Commission questions demand‑response and mandatory renewable‑energy options for Ridgeway projects
Staff flagged two energy-related draft provisions — demand‑response capability for appliances and mandatory renewable‑energy procurement or on‑site generation — but recommended discussion and not to adopt both in Ridgeway because of practical and enforcement concerns.
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The commission reviewed draft LECC language that would require certain equipment to be demand‑response capable and a separate provision that would require either 100% participation in a green‑power purchase program or at least 50% on‑site renewable generation for new buildings. Staff advised caution and recommended not adopting the demand‑response language for Ridgeway because many local structures are not connected to utility demand‑response networks.
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