PIM History Narrative
This PIM was initially established in Docket 2017-0352, D&O 36604 for 2021-2022. In June 2022, the PIM POP was extended, the reward incentives modified, and the eligible programs expanded in D&O 38429, Docket 2018-0088. The design details in this entry have been updated to reflect the version modified in D&O 38429.
In modifying/extending this PIM, the Commission recognized a variety of factors, including: (a) a critical need for peak capacity reduction that led to the approval of SDP programs on both Oahu and Maui, (b) the Companies expressed need for "an operationally significant amount of DER capacity before the Companies can integrate it fully into their system operations," (c), more experience managing DER capacity is needed to gain familiarity with its operational characteristics, and (d) that the COVID-19 pandemic posed challenges in achieving effective DER grid service program enrollment. The PIM modifications therefor are intended to support the Companies’ efforts and incentivize them to overcome programmatic, operational, or other obstacles towards procuring sufficient DER capacity to set the stage for large-scale, effective DER utilization.