Based on the cost-effectiveness methodology outlined here, the portion of the commercial potential that is cost-effective is 398 average megawatts in 2027, 789 average megawatts in 2032, and 1,172 average megawatts in 2041. The cost-effective potential by end-use for 2027, 2032, and 2041 is provided in the table below. The purpose of this table is to show the major sources of energy efficiency identified in the Council’s 2021 Power Plan. It is not intended to dictate either the specific measures or the pace of their acquisition to be included in utility or system benefits charge administrator programs.
| Cost-Effective EE Potential (aMW) | ||||
| End-Use Bundle | 2027 | 2032 | 2041 | Description |
| Electronics | 46 | 49 | 49 | Efficient servers and power supplies and Energy Star laptops |
| Food Preparation | 5 | 17 | 28 | Primarily cooking equipment such as steamers and ovens |
| HVAC | 40 | 112 | 245 | Wide range of efficient HVAC systems and controls, including rooftop controllers, AC equipment upgrades, fans, windows, and chiller system retrofits |
| Lighting | 230 | 406 | 506 | Interior and exterior lighting |
| Motors/Drives | 20 | 54 | 89 | Efficient pumps |
| Process Loads | 10 | 21 | 24 | Engine block heater controls |
| Refrigeration | 40 | 106 | 176 | Grocery refrigeration system improvements |
| Water Heating | 9 | 24 | 56 | Heat pump water heater, showerheads, and efficient clothes washers |
| Total | 398 | 789 | 1,172 | |