Update: OMAEG filed its objections to FirstEnergy’s energy efficiency and peak demand reduction program portfolio plan (EE/PDR Plan). OMAEG argued that FirstEnergy’s proposal to collect shared savings from its Customer Action Program (CAP) should be rejected because it would enable FirstEnergy to collect revenues from customers for energy efficiency programs it had no involvement in implementing. Further, energy savings associated with CAP can be achieved just as readily through the Mercantile Self-Direct program, which enables customers to receive either an exemption from Rider DSE or a cash commitment payment at 75% of the utility rebate value for the project. OMAEG also recommended that the PUCO integrate certain performance metrics into the shared savings mechanism to encourage FirstEnergy to deliver low-cost energy efficiency programs that provide benefits to customers. Discovery in the case is ongoing and a hearing has been scheduled for July 25, 2016.