Sept 15, 2023
In 2022, federal authorities directed all qualifying electric utilities to invite feedback regarding Demand-Response (DR) practices and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging programs and to determine appropriate standards for these programs. This directive encompassed responsibilities of utilities found in the Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act (PURPA) of 1978 and updated in the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021.
In accordance with this directive, REMC solicited member and public comments through December 31, 2022. As previously advertised, the board of directors considered these comments and all information during regularly scheduled board meetings held in February through August 2023.
The Randolph EMC Board of Directors recently issued its determination. The board elected not to adopt new (Demand-Response) DR or (Electric Vehicle) EV standards contained in IIJA at this time. The board recommended that REMC continue with the current programs, while assessing any new concepts, technology and vendors that can improve DR and EV programs and service delivery.
The board further stated that REMC’s current DR and EV programs provide positive financial and environmental incentives to REMC members and the cooperative, since members can reduce or shift energy usage during times of high demand. For instance, electing to charge EVs during off-peak hours associated with Time-Of-Use (TOU) rates will help participants hold down costs and will also benefit the cooperative. Additionally, programs like Connect to Save provide technological means for members to reduce their energy consumption.
You can find REMC’s rate schedules here.
You can read the board’s full reports on DR and EV practices by clicking on the respective report below.
• Demand-response practices, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 2621(d)(20).
• Electric vehicle charging programs, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 2621(d)(21).
Notice of PURPA Hearing
Nov 3, 2022
Pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act (PURPA) of 1978 and directives of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Randolph Electric Membership Corporation will receive written member and public comments until December 31, 2022, to facilitate the consideration and determination of appropriate standards on the following matters:
• Demand-response practices, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 2621(d)(20).
• Electric vehicle charging programs, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 2621(d)(21).
The Cooperative’s current related rate schedules are available HERE.
Comments will be accepted via US mail, other delivery, and through email at purpacomments@randolphemc.com.
The Board of Directors of Randolph EMC will consider the comments starting on February 27, 2023 and will issue the Cooperative’s written determination on or before November 15, 2023.
This schedule may be revised or updated. For current information, please re-visit this page.