ConEd hosted a ESCO meeting to announce some initiatives rolling out shortly.

Mandatory Hourly Pricing [MHP]

• MHP for accounts 1000kw – 1499kw total peak demand (not just one meter) begins Nov 2009, meters installed by Apr 2009 (300 customers)
• MHP for accounts 500kw – 999kw begins May 2011, meters installed by Apr 2010 (1400 customers)

PowerMove Expansion

• Allows Customer to choose supplier when they enroll, getting 7% savings immediately
• Expect Jun 2010 implementation pending PSC approval

Automated EDI Testing

• New automated testing process will reduce testing timeline to 10 days
• Web-based testing interface for trading partners; see progress; interact; email updates when files posted, etc.
• Implementation Jan 2010

Miscellaneous

• 600k accounts switched (3.1M total)
• 60 ESCO’s, 15 electric only, 28 gas only, 15 E&G