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OCC And DEEP Request Extension To Develop Disclosure Labels In Development of Voluntary Renewable Options Program
From Request:
Via its Final Decision dated October 21, 2020, in the above-referenced proceeding, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (“Authority”) requested that the Office of Consumer Counsel (“OCC”) and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (“DEEP”) jointly lead a Disclosure Label Working Group in order to finalize a revised label by December 1, 2020. Final Decision, Docket No. 16-12-29, supra, p. 26 (Oct. 21, 2020) (“Final VRO Decision”). PURA subsequently modified the deadline to January 15, 2024, for final recommendations from the Disclosure Label Working Group. Final Decision, Docket No. 16-12-29RE01, PURA Development of Voluntary Renewable Options Program – Modification of Implementation Dates, p. 4 (Dec. 6, 2023).
The Disclosure Label Working Group met on January 3rd to discuss concerns over the draft disclosure labels. The meeting brought to light several complex issues that warrant additional analysis. OCC and DEEP would like time to consider these issues, make appropriate adjustments to the draft disclosure labels, and hold an additional working group meeting to discuss proposed modifications. OCC and DEEP are targeting the week of January 15th for the additional working group meeting, which we believe would give OCC and DEEP sufficient time to work through the identified issues, and present improved draft disclosure labels for the group’s consideration. Accordingly, as facilitators of the working group, OCC and DEEP jointly request an extension up to and including January 29 by which to submit a revised disclosure labels to the Authority.
OCC and DEEP respectfully submit that granting this extension would be in furtherance of the public interest and the policy reflected in the Authority’s Final Decision because, as described above, additional time will permit the Disclosure Label Working Group to produce a more thorough, comprehensive, and carefully considered revised disclosure label for the Authority’s review. Please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned with any questions regarding this filing.
Motion
16-12-29 (08/03/2021)
