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DCPSC approves 15-year renewable energy power purchase agreement for a portion of the District’s default electric service

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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This agreement results from the Commissions directive to implement a pilot program to procure renewable energy through long-term power purchase agreements for electricity generated by new solar or wind power facilities located within the PJM Interconnection (PJM) region.

Key Points: 
  • This agreement results from the Commissions directive to implement a pilot program to procure renewable energy through long-term power purchase agreements for electricity generated by new solar or wind power facilities located within the PJM Interconnection (PJM) region.
  • Approving a 15-year agreement for renewable energy for SOS customers is a significant milestone for the Commission, stated Emile C. Thompson, Commission Chairman.
  • The SOS program allows District electric customers to buy default electric power generation services through Pepco rather than from about 45 other competitive, unregulated electricity suppliers.
  • About 86% of residential customers buy Pepco-supplied default SOS power, constituting about 78% of total residential electric utility sales in the District.

DCPSC encourages D.C. utilities to pursue federal funding for infrastructure projects

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Friday, July 8, 2022
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1172 ) to identify available funding sources for Pepco and the Washington Gas Light Company (WGL) under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law).

Key Points: 
  • 1172 ) to identify available funding sources for Pepco and the Washington Gas Light Company (WGL) under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law).
  • The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is essential to enhancing the reliability and resilience of the Districts electric and natural gas distribution system.
  • The federal funding will help minimize the burden on ratepayers as the District utilities pursue federal grant funds for infrastructure projects, stated Commission Chairman Emile C. Thompson.
  • To ensure transparency as Pepco and WGL pursue federal grant funds provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Commission has directed Pepco and WGL to file monthly reports with the Commission beginning August 31, 2022, on applications submitted for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds and establish a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Regulatory Asset to track Bipartisan Infrastructure Law-related costs.