Find out more information on Minnesota utility energy conservation improvement plans by accessing the list of CIP-related docket numbers located here. All CIP filings are posted in eDockets. To view current documents posted to a given docket follow these steps:

• go to our eDockets site 

• enter the first number of the docket in the “Year” drop-down box and the second number in the “Number” field. 

• click the “Search” button.

Below is a screen shot showing the main edockets page and the fields to fill in.

For instance, to find Xcel Energy’s 2010-2012 CIP Plan, go to eDockets and select “09” for the Year and enter “198” in the Number field. Click “Search.” After a few seconds, a list of documents posted to the docket will display. Scroll towards the bottom of the list to find the document labeled “Initial Filing.”

Minnesota investor-owned utilities file three-year plans with the Division of Energy Resources (DER) through the eDockets system. Interested parties are allowed to submit written comments on the plans. DER staff will review the information submitted and issue a proposed decision to the Deputy Commissioner. Final decision authority rests with the Deputy Commissioner.

Investor-owned utilities also file annual status reports in eDockets that summarize their CIP spending and achievements for the previous year. This process keeps the DER and public apprised of utility CIP performance. Investor-owned utilities must file formal requests to make major changes to their programs in the eDockets system. A similar public comment and review process exists for modification requests.

Minnesota municipal and cooperative utilities file annual status reports and CIP plans with DER through the Energy Savings Platform™ system for energy efficiency programs.

For detailed information on the CIP filing process, please consult Minnesota Rules Chapter 7690 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/).