# Annual DSM Report

**Citation:** 4 CCR 723-4 Rule 4754  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Colorado Public Utilities Commission  
**Effective:** Not stated  
**Published:** Not stated

On the schedule set forth in rule 4752, the utility shall provide the Commission a detailed DSM report. (a) In the annual DSM report, the utility shall describe its actual DSM programs as implemented. For each DSM program, the utility shall document actual program expenditures, energy savings, and p

## Document text

On the schedule set forth in rule 4752, the utility shall provide the Commission a
detailed DSM report.
(a) In the annual DSM report, the utility shall describe its actual DSM programs as
implemented. For each DSM program, the utility shall document actual program
expenditures, energy savings, and peak demand reduction as a result of energy
efficiency programs, peak demand reduction as a result of specific demand
reduction programs, avoided greenhouse gas emissions, cost-effectiveness, and
participation levels at the measure level for census block groups or zip codes if
restrictions apply at the census block group.
(b) Annual program expenditures shall be separated into cost categories contained
in the approved DSM plan.
(c) For each DSM program, the utility shall compare the program’s proposed and
actual expenditures, energy and demand savings, participation rate, avoided
greenhouse gas emissions, and cost-effectiveness; in addition, the utility shall
prepare an assessment of the success of the program and list any suggestions
for improvement and greater customer involvement.
(d) The utility shall provide actual benefit/cost results for the overall DSM plan and
individual DSM programs implemented during the plan year. The benefit/cost
analysis shall be based on the costs incurred and benefits achieved, as identified
in the modified TRC test pursuant to paragraphs 4751(o) and 4753(m) and (n).
Benefit values are to be based upon the results of M & V evaluation when such
evaluation has been conducted as set forth in rule 4755. Otherwise, the benefit
values of the currently approved DSM plan are to be used.
(e) If the annual report covers a year within which an M & V evaluation was
completed, the complete M & V results are to be included as part of the annual
report.
(f) The greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved from DSM programs shall
be calculated consistent with rules 4525 through 4528.

(g) The annual DSM report shall contain the level of greenhouse gas emissions
reductions from DSM programs that qualify as a clean heat resource, reported in
levels of carbon dioxide, methane, and carbon dioxide equivalents as well as a
report of DSM measures approved as part of a clean heat plan.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/DisplayRule.do?action=ruleinfo&ruleId=2260&deptID=18&agencyID=96&deptName=Department%20of%20Regulatory%20Agencies&agencyName=Public%20Utilities%20Commission&seriesNum=4%20CCR%20723-4>
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- Retrieved: 2026-08-12T04:36:48.096Z
- Exported: 2026-08-25T07:43:21.101Z
- Document slug: `co-ccr-4-723-4-4754`

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