Draft Report From Texas PUC EM&V Contractor Finds Retail Provider Smart Thermostat Pilot Was Most Cost Effective Energy Efficiency Program At Oncor
Paul Ring | Source: Energy Choice Matters | Posted 10/08/2025
A draft report from the Texas PUC's EM&V Contractor regarding the Texas investor-owned utilities' energy efficiency programs for 2024 finds that the retail electric provider Smart Thermostat Pilot market transformation program (MTP) was one of the two most cost-effective energy efficiency programs at Oncor
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A draft report from the Texas PUC's EM&V Contractor highlights the effectiveness of energy efficiency programs for 2024, identifying the retail electric provider Smart Thermostat Pilot market transformation program (MTP) as one of the most cost-effective initiatives at Oncor. The report indicates that the Smart Thermostat Pilot, along with the Retail Products MTP, achieved significant net savings, with scores of 7.87 and 4.48 respectively, where a score above 1.0 indicates cost-effectiveness.
In contrast, the report notes that the least cost-effective programs at Oncor were the Commercial and Residential Winter Load Management standard offer programs. While these load management programs can aid in demand reduction during emergencies, they are deemed expensive and lack long-term benefits for customers. Overall, the report concludes that all of Oncor's energy efficiency programs were cost-effective in 2024, with no other transmission and distribution utility (TDU) operating a REP Smart Thermostat Pilot during that year.
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