D.C. PSC Seeks Comment on Retail Supplier Access to AMI Data, Barriers To Competitive Dynamic Pricing Plans

Given the passage of time, a new Pepco billing system, and its decision to resume consideration of dynamic pricing at Pepco (click here for story), the District of Columbia PSC has sought supplemental comments regarding retail supplier access to AMI Data

The PSC issued the following questions for comment:

Questions for Third-Party Suppliers:

1) Do any other PJM jurisdictions where daily EDI 867 IU data is available to Suppliers within 24 to 48 hours [sic]? If so please identify the jurisdiction.

2) What issues if any are Suppliers currently experiencing with accessing historical EDI 867 HIU data from Pepco and how does this access compare to other PJM jurisdictions?

3) What, if any, remaining data access issues currently inhibit suppliers from offering dynamic pricing and other innovative consumer products?

Questions for Pepco:

1) How do Suppliers currently access their customer’s smart meter day, using EDI 867 IU transactions, in the District?

2) What information has Pepco provided to Suppliers regarding data access improvements resulting from the deployment of Solution One?

3) What is Pepco’s plan for activating the second transmitter (HAN radio) that is part of the smart meters installed in the District and is designed to communicate with In-Home Devices (IHD)?

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