The state Public Utility Commission has approved the next five-year stage of Pennsylvania’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program. Phase Five of the plan will take effect on June 1st next year and last through May 31st of 2031.
PUC chairman Stephen DeFrank noted the “tremendous load growth” on the state’s energy landscape from data centers and related infrastructure, which he said “may reshape our entire grid.”
The program for “smarter energy use” is implemented by the state’s largest electricity providers, including Penelec, and advocates for home weatherization, appliance efficiency upgrades, demand response initiatives, and energy-saving business practices. It’s projected to save consumers $1.4 billion while supporting grid reliability.
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation program was created by the state legislature in 2008.
