Topic:"2023-2026 DSM Plan" in M03669

This Evidence is filed in support of the electricity Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan for 2012 (2012 DSM Plan). The Evidence is filed with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB) by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC or the...

AI summary This evidence supports the 2012 DSM Plan, filed by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB). It outlines the formation of ENSC in 2010, the transition of DSM responsibilities from Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI), and the development process of the 2012 DSM Plan.

10 Figure 4.3 DSM Targets and Results 2008-2009 GWh Target GWh Result GWh Over-(Under) Achievement MW Target MW Result MW Over-(Under) Achievement 2008 16.1 21.4 5.4 2.1 4.7 2.6 2009 50.3 64.4 14.1 6.8 10.3 3.5 Total 66.3 85.8 19.5 8.9 14....

AI summary Figure 4.3 presents the DSM targets and results for 2008-2009, showing that actual energy savings exceeded targets in both years, with significant over-achievement in GWh and MW metrics.

6. DSM PURPOSES AND PRIORITIES In its 2011 DSM Plan Decision, the UARB recommended that ENSC conduct a "critical evaluation of expenditures to ensure money is spent on the most effective promotions and projects." 15 This recommendation was...

AI summary The UARB recommended in its 2011 DSM Plan Decision that ENSC conduct a critical evaluation of expenditures to ensure funds are used effectively for promotions and projects. This recommendation followed a request from the Consumer Advocate for clarity on DSM purposes and priorities in program design, budgets, and cost allocations. This section outlines ENSC's overall DSM purpose, guiding principles, and the process used to develop the 2012 DSM Plan.

DATE FILED: February 28, 2011 Page 33 of 34 1 14. CONCLUSION As the Evidence and Appendix A illustrate, the 2012 DSM Plan continues to build on Nova Scotians' achievements in energy efficiency while setting a path for long-term success. Th...

AI summary The 2012 DSM Plan builds on Nova Scotians' energy efficiency achievements and incorporates stakeholder input and recommendations from the UARB. It combines innovation with proven approaches and aims for ambitious energy efficiency goals while ensuring financial responsibility.

1 2012 Program Strategy The purchase and installation of high-efficiency technologies will be promoted through a combination of market push-and-pull strategies.

AI summary The 2012 Program Strategy emphasizes promoting the purchase and installation of high-efficiency technologies using both market push-and-pull strategies.

suggest could occur in 2011 in time to develop a framework for post-2012 DSM Plans. In the interim, oversight of the 2012 DSM Plan could follow the current model, with some modifications (see below).

AI summary The text discusses the oversight of the 2012 DSM Plan, suggesting that a framework for post-2012 DSM Plans could be developed by 2011, with interim oversight following the current model with modifications.

e logger data to tenant spaces. NMR Evaluation of 2010 C&I Custom Program Page A53

AI summary The document evaluates the 2010 C&I Custom Program, focusing on its implementation and outcomes. It includes analysis and data related to the program's performance and effectiveness.

3 ENSC DSM Plan 2012 (p.14) 2012 Investment ($ Million) Lifetime Benefits ($ Million) Incremental Annual Net Energy Savings at Generator (GWh) Incremental Annual Net Demand Savings at Generator (MW) Total Resource Cost Test (TRC) Program A...

AI summary The 2012 ENSC DSM Plan outlines investments and benefits for various demand-side management programs, including residential and commercial initiatives, with details on annual energy savings, demand savings, and associated costs. The table includes figures for enabling strategies, residential and commercial programs, and savings outside the DSM plan.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 DSM Plan of: 40 percent for all residential programs (except for New Houses); and 50 2 percent for all non-residential programs.

AI summary The document outlines the targets for the DSM Plan, setting a 40 percent goal for residential programs (excluding new houses) and a 50 percent goal for non-residential programs.

n facing landlords. The lack of lowincome-renter DSM programming and the exclusion of renters from the Low Income Housing Program, despite collection of the cost recovery rider, are imminent concerns. Developing low-income-renter DSM progr...

AI summary The document highlights the need for low-income-renter DSM programming, noting the lack of such initiatives and the exclusion of renters from existing programs. It emphasizes the importance of community engagement, integrated policy planning, and flexibility in designing programs to address barriers and ensure long-term success.

s of energy production. In the low-income-renter context, work on this barrier will have limited impact due to the low-income-renter's limited economic power and marketplace participation constraints. Under the present regime, the most sig...

AI summary The text discusses market function barriers in the context of low-income renters, highlighting how the current DSM Program's cost recovery rider disproportionately affects them. It notes that low-income renters face challenges due to limited economic power and inefficient rental housing infrastructure, suggesting that investing DSM funds into rental housing should be a priority in the 2012 DSM Plan.

Short Term Low-income-renter DSM Program Strategies The 2012 DSM Plan is currently in its development stage. There are opportunities to begin building the foundation of long-term low-income-renter DSM programming by working to identify low...

AI summary The document discusses strategies for developing short-term low-income-renter DSM programs, emphasizing the need to identify low-income renters as a distinct demographic, expand outreach, and leverage existing relationships. It also suggests incorporating these opportunities into the 2012 DSM Plan.

1. Make a commitment to low-income-renter DSM programming in the 2012 DSM Plan It is critical that Efficiency Nova Scotia commits to providing low-income-renter DSM programming in the 2012 DSM Plan, and begins working toward that goal. The...

AI summary The text emphasizes the need for Efficiency Nova Scotia to commit to low-income-renter DSM programming in the 2012 DSM Plan and take steps toward implementing it. The recommendations in the section are intended to support this initiative.

1 Request IR-6: 2 - 3 With respect to Appendix A, the 2012 DSM Plan, please provide customer participation - 4 rates for each of the residential and commercial & industrial programs. Please present in - 5 terms of (a) number of customers p...

AI summary Request IR-6 asks for customer participation rates in the 2012 DSM Plan, specifically for residential and commercial & industrial programs, including the number of participants and percentage of eligible customers. The response indicates that data is estimated and presented in a figure.

3 On February 28, 2011, Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC or the Corporation) 4 filed Evidence in its role as the new administrator of electricity DSM programs for Nova 5 Scotia, in support of a conservation and energy efficiency pr...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) filed evidence supporting the 2012 DSM Plan, acknowledging general support from intervenors and consultants. Concerns were raised about the budget amount being potentially regressive, though there is agreement on the overall energy savings targets.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOVA SCOTIA'S ELECTRICITY DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 2012 Holics is bettyl given fruit tre Nova Social Wolfly and Review Board (\ Pe Board') will conclude a having respecti...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (Board) is conducting a public hearing regarding Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation's (ENSC) application for approval of its 2012 Electricity Demand Side Management Plan. The hearing includes presentations and witness cross-examination, with details on submission deadlines and procedures.

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AI summary The text appears to be a corrupted or incomplete document related to Nova Scotia's 2012 Electricity Demand Side Management Plan, mentioning the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (The Board) and the production of a program section. However, the content is largely illegible and lacks coherent information.

Request IR-6: 2 1 With respect to Appendix A, the 2012 DSM Plan, please provide customer participation rates for each of the residential and commercial & industrial programs. Please present in terms of (a) number of customers participating...

AI summary The request asks for customer participation rates in the 2012 DSM Plan, specifically for residential and commercial & industrial programs, in terms of number of participants and percentage of eligible customers. The response indicates that data on units, participants, and facilities are estimated and presented in a figure.

- 7. While the application of energy savings from outside DSM program activities (either from cumulative savings, codes and standards or stakeholder"s own efficiency volitions) does assists in moving the DSM ball forward, the last-minute i...

AI summary The 2012 DSM Plan's inclusion of 80GW/h of unforeseen savings risks setting a low standard for future DSM programs. EAC highlights ambiguities in evaluating non-program savings, urging clarity to protect ratepayers and ensure effective energy efficiency. EAC recommends revising the plan to address evaluation gaps and sustain DSM goals amid rising NSPI rates.

IR-5, Revised, Exhibit E-16. 20 Transcript, p.11 O. 21 Avon IR-5, Exhibit E-16. 22 Transcript, pp.112-113. 23 Exhibit E-16, Table 2, line 16, column I. 24 $1.473 million .;- $528,000 =279% and see Transcript, pp.117-118. Ms. Rubin: But wha...

AI summary The discussion focuses on the allocation of costs for C&I programs among customer classes, emphasizing that current allocations rely on judgment rather than data. It notes the flat customer count in large industrial classes and criticizes the lack of pre-2012 DSM Plan surveys. A recommendation is made to survey large industrial customers to improve cost allocation accuracy.

5.1.1 Extra-Large Industrial Projects ELI customers completed efficiency projects in 2009 and 2010. The resulting energy and demand savings contribute to the IRP targets and are reported in this filing because they are incremental to custo...

AI summary ELI customers completed energy efficiency projects in 2009 and 2010, contributing to IRP targets. The estimated savings are 80 GWh and 12 MW, based on preliminary investigations. These projects will be evaluated in 2011, and any variances will be reported in the 2013 DSM Plan.