We want to work with municipal utilities. We also have a loan program available. The CEC program, which is under development, will provide direct incentives for installing signals. Guidelines are currently being drafted, with adoption expected by Oct. 25. The CEC 's goal is to complete installations by June 2001.
Cities pay the installation costs.
This is in direct response to peak demand. We have the four major utilities offering a common program design. And there is a single contractor to administer the program. Richard Heath Associates, with six offices throughout the state, was awarded the contract through the end of 2001. Appliances are promoted through financial incentives, consumer education, SPIFs and a co-op advertising program.