Energy Efficiency Policy in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania recently enacted Act 129, which requires the state's electric distribution companies (EDCs) to procure all cost-effective energy efficiency. The seven electric distribution companies are required by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to implement energy efficiency programs that will reduce overall electricity consumption by 3 percent and peak demand by 4.5 percent by 2013. Efficiency programs will be funded through a cost-recovery tariff created by the EDCs.

Pennsylvania also has mandatory building energy codes for both residential and commercial construction. Residential buildings must comply with the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) or the 2006 International Residential Code, Chapter 11, while commercial buildings must meet IECC 2006.

State Offices

Pennsylvania Office of Energy and Technology Deployment
Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission

Program Administrators

Allegheny Power
Duquesne Light
Metropolitan Edison
Penn Power
Pennelec
PECO
PPL Electric

Key Policies

Act 129: Energy Efficiency Requirement for Electric Distribution Companies (EDCs)