Total Resource Cost Test

Act 129 of 2008 directs the Commission to use a Total Resource Cost (TRC) test to analyze the costs and benefits of the energy efficiency and conservation plans that certain electric distribution companies are required to file. Act 129 defines the TRC test as “a standard test that is met if, over the effective life of each plan not to exceed 15 years, the net present value of the avoided monetary cost of supplying electricity is greater than the net present value of the monetary cost of energy efficiency conservation measures.” 66 Pa. C.S. § 2806.1(m).

Phase IV of Act 129

2021 TRC Test

2021 TRC Test Final Order - Final order on the TRC Test for Phase IV of Act 129. From the Public Meeting of December 19, 2019, at Docket No. M-2019-3006868. Entered December 19, 2019.

• Avoided Costs Calculator (ACC) - MS-Excel spreadsheet calculation model to develop avoided costs for Phase IV. 
• Incremental Measure Cost Database - Dated July 1, 2020.

Tentative Order - Tentative order on the TRC Test for Phase IV of Act 129. From the Public Meeting of September 19, 2019, at Docket No. M-2019-3006868. Entered September 19, 2019.

• Proposed Avoided Costs Calculator (ACC) - Proposed MS-Excel spreadsheet calculation model to develop avoided costs for Phase IV.

Phase III of Act 129

2016 TRC Test

Final 2016 TRC Test Order - Final Order on the TRC Test for Phase III of Act 129. From the Public Meeting of June 11, 2015, at Docket No. M-2015-2468992. Entered June 22, 2015. Joint Motion from Commissioners Cawley and Witmer.

Tentative Order - Tentative order on the TRC test for Phase III of Act 129. From the Public Meeting of March 11, 2015, at Docket No. M-2015-2468992. Entered March 11, 2015. Statement by Commissioner Cawley regarding the tentative order. 

Phase II of Act 129

2013 TRC Test

TRC Test Order - Order on the TRC test for Phase II of Act 129. From the Public Meeting of August 30, 2012, at Docket No. M-2012-2300653. Entered August 30, 2012.

Tentative Order - Tentative order on the TRC test for Phase II of Act 129. From the Public Meeting of May 24, 2011, at Docket No. M-2012-2300653. Entered May 25, 2011. 

Phase I of Act 129

2011 TRC Test

Docket No. M-2009-2108601

2009 TRC Test

Docket No. M-2009-2108601