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FlexSTEP RFP - Part A: Residential Programs

CPS Energy is soliciting proposals to deliver residential energy efficiency programs targeting 14,300 kW demand reduction and 26.76 million kWh savings, plus weatherization retrofit services across 3,600 homes generating 13,200 kW and 14.15 million kWh, and commercial rebate and building optimization programs for 21,700 kW and 106.85 million kWh. Programs run under Part A (continuation of proven offerings like HVAC upgrades, home assessments, cool roofs, and commercial lighting rebates) and Part B (new behavior-based, technology, and equity-focused solutions), all evaluated on cost-benefit metrics with minimum Utility Cost Test thresholds of 2.0 (commercial/residential) and 0.8 (weatherization).

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AI overview

CPS Energy is soliciting proposals for energy efficiency and conservation programs separated into two parts: Part A (Tried and True) and Part B (Innovative and New). Part A seeks to continue support for traditional energy efficiency programs including Residential Programs (Home Efficiency, HVAC, New Home Construction, No Cost Residential Home Assessment, In-School Education, Cool Roof, Retail Lighting), Weatherization (Casa Verde), and Commercial Programs (Commercial Rebates, Schools & Government Agencies, Small Business Program, Building Optimization). Part B seeks innovative and new programs including Behavior Based Programs, Technology Based Programs, Equity and Market-Specific Solutions, Carbon Reduction-Focused Solutions, and Cutting Edge/Other New Ideas. Programs must support both energy (kWh) and demand (kW) savings. Part A targets: Residential Programs 14,300 kW NCP and 26,760,000 kWh; Weatherization 13,200 kW NCP and 14,150,000 kWh with 3,600 homes; Commercial Programs 21,700 kW NCP and 106,850,000 kWh. All programs require comprehensive implementation plans, marketing and outreach strategies, customer service plans, quality assurance procedures, measurement and verification data reporting, and cost-effectiveness documentation. Respondents must provide technical proposals, bid submission supplements, safety submittals, financial statements, statements of work, cost proposals, and contract terms. Programs will be evaluated on cost-benefit analysis using Utility Cost Test (UCT), Participant Cost Test (PCT), and Total Resource Cost (TRC) methodologies with minimum UCT requirements of 2.0 for commercial/residential and 0.8 for weatherization.

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SOS Section 1.A.

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