TRC test definition
Examples of TRC test in a sentence
Noting that non-resource programs do not directly produce benefits that are considered toward portfolio benefit-cost analysis, such as the Total Resource Cost (TRC) test, Implementer shall describe in Attachment 2 how this program supports PG&E’s ability to forecast and deliver a cost-effective energy efficiency portfolio.
When BPA funds are used to pay for electric energy savings from federal facilities, only cost-effective conservation, as defined by the total resource cost (TRC) test in the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s (Council) most current Power Plan and approved by BPA, will be eligible for such reimbursement.
Energy Trust may apply the Total Resource Cost (TRC) test, Utility Cost Test (UCT) or another test approved by the PUC to demonstrate cost- effectiveness by measure, by building, by program, or by portfolio except as otherwise required by order or administrative rule of the PUC or as required by Applicable Law.
Ameren states that all measure level savings values that it has proposed the Commission deem in this docket are considered cost effective according to the TRC test.
Cost Effectiveness Noting that non-resource programs do not directly produce benefits that are considered toward portfolio benefit-cost analysis, such as the Total Resource Cost (TRC) test, Implementer shall describe in Attachment 2 how this program supports PG&E’s ability to forecast and deliver a cost-effective portfolio.
Ameren explains that Plan 2 includes only measures and programs that pass the TRC test on the overall portfolio level, each overall program level, and the individual measure-level.
The TRC test represents the combination of the effects of a program on both the customers participating and those not participating in a program.
The portfolio-level TRC test results and input values, assumptions, and justifications shall be included in the annual summary report that provides an overview of the results from all the program evaluations.
The TRC test is the primary test used to screen most gas DSM programs in the United States3.
If costs calculated as a result of the TRC test are annualized over the life of the measure and divided by annual energy savings, the resulting levelized costs (cost per negawatt-hour) can be used to compare the DSM measure against energy supply options.