Minimum Investment Report Checklist
The requirement to submit a MIR, in compliance with Western’s Energy Planning and Management Program, was established in Section 114 of the Energy Policy Act of1992, Public Law 102-486, and published in the Code of Federal Regulations at 10 CFR part 905 as updated in 2000.
Western’s IRP requirements for a MIR ask for the following information:
MIR customer information
- Name, address, phone number, contact person and e-mail
- Names of Western firm power customers included in the plan
- Type of customer – (Municipal, coop, irrigation district, end user, etc)
- Period of time covered by the plan
- Statement of future energy sales or use projections for the next five years
- Percentage to be invested in energy efficiency and renewable energy
Copy of the initial report required by State, Tribal, or Federal mandated Minimum Investment Programs:
- Provide a copy of the mandated plan/ report to Western that describes activities, projected percentage investment, kW, kWh, dollars savings, and annual program costs.
- Western requires an annual update to track your progress. The mandated annual report will meet Western’s requirement. If you wish, an Excel reporting spreadsheet is also available on the Web site.
Energy efficiency improvements to consider:
- Boiler, furnace, air conditioning retrofits
- Weatherization, insulation
- Storm windows/doors
- Insulation of air ducts, boilers, pipes, etc.
- Clock thermostats and equipment system timers
- Heat pumps
- Energy audits
- Public education programs
- Loan arrangements or rebate program for energy-efficient equipment
- Use of infrared heat detection equipment
- Energy efficient lighting
- Equipment inspection programs
- Electric motor replacements
- Upgrading of distribution lines/substation equipment
- Power factor improvement
- Distribution efficiency upgrades and maintenance
- Streetlighting
Renewable Energy Activities:
- Solar thermal/photovoltaic projects
- Day lighting technologies
- Active solar installations
- Wind energy projects
- Biomass/refuse-derived fuels
- Geothermal projects
- Small-scale hydro projects
Load management techniques:
- Load management devices/systems
- Demand control techniques and equipment
- Smart meters or automated equipment
- Time-of-use meters
Rate design improvements:
- Cost-of-service pricing
- Elimination of declining block rates
- Time-of-day rates
- Seasonal rates
- Interruptible rates
Agricultural energy efficiency improvements:
- Irrigation pump utilization/scheduling
- Irrigation pump testing or efficiency improvements
- Electric motor replacement
- Photovoltaic pumping system
- Ditch lining or piping
- Laser land leveling
- Pump back systems
- Water conservation programs
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