First, for the Electric Capital Investment Incentive program, National Grid proposes to lower the threshold investment necessary for a project to be eligible for the $500,000 and $750,000 grants. National Grid proposes that projects with a total capital investment from $10 million to $25 million be eligible for a $500,000 grant, and that projects with a total capital investment greater than $25 million be eligible for a $750,000 grant. Second, for the 3-Phase Power Incentive program, National Grid proposes four changes: (a) increase the maximum grant from $200,000 to $300,000 toward the cost converting 3-phase service; (b) reduce the minimum customer contribution from 30% to 25%; (c) increase maximum grant, from $250,000 to $400,000, for customers choosing renewable generation in lieu of traditional 3-phase service; and, (d) add mining and quarrying as eligible facilities. Third, for the Shovel Ready Incentive program, National Grid proposes to increase the maximum grant from $250,000 to $500,000. Fourth, for the Renewable Energy and Economic Development program, National Grid proposes to change the eligibility language to clarify what specific evidence can be used to demonstrate regional economic development benefits.

The full text of the petition and the full record of the proceeding may be reviewed online at the Department of Public Service web page: www.dps.ny.gov. The Commission may adopt, reject, or modify, in whole or in part, the action proposed and may resolve related matters.

Statements and analyses are not submitted with this notice because the proposed rule is within the definition contained in section 102(2)(a)(ii) of the State Administrative Procedure Act.

(17-E-0238SP5)