ARSD 20:10:38:04 – Deemed savings approach.

A deemed savings approach uses pre-determined, validated estimates of energy savings attributable to a particular energy efficiency measure based upon engineering calculations, baseline studies, or reasonable assumptions. A retail provider of electricity may use a deemed savings approach for projects that involve simple energy efficiency measures with documented per-measure values.

Source: 38 SDR 116, effective January 10, 2012.

General Authority: SDCL 49-34A-4(2) , 49-34A-27 , 49-34A-101.

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-34A-96 , 49-34A-101 , 49-34A-102 , 49-34A-105 , 49-34A-106.