Bureau of Conservation, Economics and Energy Planning

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The Bureau of Conservation, Economics and Energy Planning (CEEP) conducts studies and research and performs policy and planning functions.

CEEP develops energy, water, and telecommunications policy; disseminates information and analysis on utility operational aspects; and researches a broad range of utility policy issues, including potential impacts of utility restructuring activities, market power, energy strategies, mandatory water conservation plans and appropriate technologies; resource planning, competitive bidding and rate design.

Conservation and Load Analysis

CEEP provides economic analysis of major issues affecting the energy, water and telecommunications industries. It reviews proposals and assesses the potential impact on rates; develops economic development rates; prepares periodic reports on the economic status of the Commonwealth; and prepares utility operational and efficiency reports.

Economics and Energy Planning

CEEP also prepares annual reports on electric and gas utilities long-range demand forecasts and integrated resource plans. It reviews projections for transmission line expansion needs and monitors and reviews base load generating outages.