Topic:"2023-2026 DSM Plan" in M08604

- 3- EFFICIENCVONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING Supply Agreement for Compliance Filing 45 SCHEDULE C 46

AI summary The document references the 2019 DSM Plan filing and includes a schedule related to a supply agreement for compliance filing, indicating the submission of materials related to demand-side management programs.

ar to December 2025. 2 22 23 Among other things, the 2019 Plan is based on: 24 • ENS' s experience; 25 • ENS's 2016-2018 suite of programs and services; 1 The legislation states: "(l) Notwithstanding clause 791(2)(a) of the Public Utilitie...

AI summary The document references the 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan, which is based on ENS's experience and its 2016-2018 programs. It also cites the Electricity Plan Implementation (2015) Act, which mandates Nova Scotia Power to enter into an agreement for electricity efficiency and conservation activities up to $34,050,000 for 2019.

1 • Market conditions (e.g. program and measure saturation); 2 • Operational data; and 3 • Program impact and process evaluations, including evaluated savings results, 4 Delivery Agent input and paiticipant feedback. 5 6 The 20 I 9 DSM Res...

AI summary The 2019 DSM Resource Plan outlines the programs and investment targets for demand-side management, continuing a trend of evolving programs to achieve cost-effective energy and demand savings. The plan is developed in line with the Public Utilities Act and includes components for residential, business, and non-profit customers, as well as enabling strategies.

Page 2 of24 EFFICIENCY ONE 2019 USM PLAN FILING Appendix A

AI summary The document is an appendix to the Efficiency One 2019 USM Plan Filing. It provides supporting information for the plan, though the specific content of the appendix is not detailed in the provided text.

obtained from lighting in the coming years, as discussed at recent DSM Advisory Group 21 meetings. The approved 2016-2018 Plan included the same trend, via an increased focus on DATE FILED: April 6, 2018 Page 3 of24 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM...

AI summary The document references the 2016-2018 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan and mentions a focus on obtaining benefits from lighting, as discussed in recent DSM Advisory Group meetings. It also mentions the filing of the EfficiencyOne 2019 DSM Plan.

: April 6, 2018 Page 10 of24 EFFICIENCY ONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING Appendix A

AI summary This document is part of the Efficiency One 2019 DSM Plan filing, which outlines demand-side management initiatives for the year 2019. It includes details on programs aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing electricity consumption.

ril 6, 2018 Page 21 of24 EFIIJCJENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING Appendix A

AI summary This document is an appendix to the 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan filing, submitted as part of a regulatory proceeding in Nova Scotia.

................................... 21 4.2 Electronic Technical Reference Manual.......................................................................... 22 5. CONCLUSION ......................................................................

AI summary The document outlines the 2019 DSM Plan filing by EfficiencyOne, including proposed annual progress reports, performance indicators, resource plan savings, investment details, and forward-looking rate and bill impact analysis.

2018 Page 1 of 23 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING EVIDENCE

AI summary The document outlines the 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan filing by EfficiencyOne, which includes evidence related to energy efficiency programs and initiatives.

Page 4 of 23 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING EVIDENCE

AI summary The document references the 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan filing by EfficiencyOne, indicating that it is part of the evidence submitted in a regulatory proceeding.

Page 6 of 23 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING EVIDENCE

AI summary The document references the 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan filing by EfficiencyOne, indicating that evidence related to this plan is being presented in the regulatory proceeding.

2018 approved DSM Plan and program mix, it is also based on the same 2014 23 IRP considerations. 24 25 EfficiencyOne recognizes that the 2019 DSM Resource Plan must meet the requirements 26 of the new legislation, provide sound and reasona...

AI summary The 2019 DSM Resource Plan must comply with new legislation and provide sound evidence for regulatory approval, ensuring program continuity without relying on an updated IRP. This approach mirrors the one taken in 2015 under the Electricity Plan Implementation Act.

6, 2018 Page 9 of 23 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING EVIDENCE

AI summary This document pertains to the filing of the EfficiencyOne 2019 DSM Plan and includes evidence related to the proceeding. The focus is on demand-side management programs and their implementation.

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AI summary The document refers to the 2019 DSM Plan filing by EfficiencyOne, which includes evidence related to demand-side management programs.

D: April 6, 2018 Page 19 of 23 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING EVIDENCE

AI summary The document references the submission of the EfficiencyOne 2019 DSM Plan filing and mentions evidence related to it. This appears to be part of a regulatory proceeding involving demand-side management programs.

2019 DSM PLAN FILING Appendix A TABLE OF CONTENTS

AI summary The document is an appendix from the 2019 DSM Plan Filing, containing a table of contents. It outlines the structure of the filing but does not provide detailed content or discussion at this point.

2018 Page 5 of 24 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING Appendix A

AI summary The document is an appendix to the EfficiencyOne 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan filing, submitted in 2018. It outlines the DSM plan and related supporting information.

April 6, 2018 Page 7 of 24 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING Appendix A

AI summary The document is an appendix to the EfficiencyOne 2019 DSM Plan filing, submitted on April 6, 2018, and is part of a larger regulatory proceeding.

April 6, 2018 Page 10 of 24 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING Appendix A

AI summary The document is an appendix from the EfficiencyOne 2019 DSM Plan Filing, submitted on April 6, 2018, and is part of a larger regulatory proceeding in Nova Scotia related to demand-side management programs.

D: April 6, 2018 Page 11 of 24 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING Appendix A

AI summary The document refers to the EfficiencyOne 2019 DSM Plan filing, which is part of a larger appendix in a regulatory proceeding. It outlines a demand-side management plan for the year 2019.

: April 6, 2018 Page 12 of 24 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING Appendix A

AI summary The document is an appendix to the EfficiencyOne 2019 DSM Plan filing, submitted on April 6, 2018, and is part of a regulatory proceeding in Nova Scotia.

ril 6, 2018 Page 17 of 24 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING Appendix A

AI summary The document is an appendix to the EfficiencyOne 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan filing, submitted on April 6, 2018. It outlines the details of the DSM plan and includes supporting information for regulatory review.

il 6, 2018 Page 18 of 24 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING Appendix A

AI summary The document references the EfficiencyOne 2019 DSM Plan Filing, which is part of a regulatory proceeding related to demand-side management programs in Nova Scotia.

019 DSM Resource Plan regulatory 22 process. DATE FILED: April 6, 2018 Page 24 of 24 Appendix B 2019 DSM Resource Plan Development Approach and Details This page is intentionally left blank EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING Appendix B TAB...

AI summary This document outlines the 2019 DSM Resource Plan filing, including the development approach and details. It is part of a regulatory process related to demand-side management programs in Nova Scotia.

2019 DSM PLAN FILING Appendix B TABLE OF CONTENTS

AI summary This document is the 2019 DSM Plan filing, which includes an appendix with a table of contents. It outlines the structure of the filing but does not provide detailed content at this point.

t buildings). The unit cost is similar to that 27 of the approved 2016-2018 DSM Resource Plan for the two components that were merged 28 to create this offering (Residential Direct Install and Rental Properties and Condos), and 29 similar...

AI summary The document discusses changes to the energy savings targets and unit costs for the Residential Direct Install and Rental Properties and Condos components, which were merged into a new offering. The energy savings target has been reduced compared to the 2016-2018 DSM Resource Plan. For the New Residential program, the energy savings target has increased to 35%, with unit costs higher than the 2016-2018 plan due to increased incentive levels.

1 Understanding the importance of producing a DSM Plan that is cost-effective, ENS has 2 demonstrated the cost-effectiveness of the 2019 DSM Plan in two key ways: 3 • Measure, program and portfolio consistency with the cost-effective appro...

AI summary ENS has demonstrated the cost-effectiveness of the 2019 DSM Plan by ensuring consistency with the 2016-2018 DSM Plan and comparing first-year unit costs. The 2019 plan follows a continuation approach due to legislative changes and aims to maintain a similar cost-effectiveness profile as the prior plan.

ENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING Appendix C TABLE OF CONTENTS

AI summary The document is an appendix to the 2019 DSM Plan Filing by ENYONE, containing a table of contents. It outlines the structure of the filing but does not provide detailed content or discussion of specific topics.

pril 6, 2018 Page 10 of 23 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING Appendix C

AI summary The document is part of the 2019 DSM Plan filing by EfficiencyOne, included in Appendix C of the submission dated April 6, 2018, and is part of a larger 23-page document.

f DSM Activities in 2019 1.0% 0.0% -1.0% -2.0% -3.0% -4.0% -5.0% Residential Small General General Large General Small Medium Large Municipal Industrial Industrial Industrial Average Participants Total Customers Non-Participants 14 15 3.3...

AI summary The document discusses participation figures in the 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan, showing a continuation of activities from recent years. It references participation data from 2011-2016 and estimates for 2017-2019, which were included in EfficiencyOne’s 2017 RBIA.

DSM PLAN FILING Appendix C 1 Figure 8: Annual Participation Rates by Rate Class5 (tracked and estimated) Annual Participation Rates by Rate Class (tracked and estimated) 100% 90% 80% Residential 70% Small General 60% General 50% Large Gene...

AI summary The document presents Figure 8, which shows annual participation rates by rate class for the 2019 DSM Plan filing, highlighting 100% participation in certain classes from 2011 to 2019.

, 2018 Page 18 of 23 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING Appendix C

AI summary The document refers to the 2019 DSM Plan filing by EfficiencyOne, which is part of a larger appendix in a regulatory proceeding. It is related to demand-side management programs and their implementation.

6, 2018 Page 22 of 23 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING Appendix C

AI summary The document refers to the EfficiencyOne 2019 DSM Plan Filing, which is part of a regulatory proceeding related to demand-side management programs in Nova Scotia.

Attachment 1 to Appendix C, Page 5 of 16 2019 Plan Rate and Bill Impact Analysis Results by Rate Class Date Filed: April 6, 2018 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM P

AI summary This document presents the 2019 Plan Rate and Bill Impact Analysis Results by Rate Class, filed on April 6, 2018, focusing on the EfficiencyOne 2019 DSM Plan.

Attachment 1 to Appendix C, Page 6 of 16 2019 Plan Rate and Bill Impact Analysis Results by Rate Class Date Filed: April 6, 2018 EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PLAN FILING - Appendix C

AI summary This document is Attachment 1 to Appendix C, Page 6 of 16, titled '2019 Plan Rate and Bill Impact Analysis Results by Rate Class,' filed on April 6, 2018, as part of the EfficiencyOne 2019 DSM Plan Filing.

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AI summary The increase in customer bills is attributed to the decline in savings from DSM programs that ended after 2014, as these programs were not included in the model for assessing the impacts of ENSC's 2013-2014 Plan.

2019 DSM Plan Application, 2017 Annual Progress Report and 2017 Evaluation Reports (NSUARB M08604) NSPI Responses to CA Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The text references the 2019 DSM Plan Application, 2017 Annual Progress Report, and 2017 Evaluation Reports (NSUARB M08604), along with NSPI's responses to information requests. These documents pertain to demand-side management initiatives and regulatory compliance.

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2019 DSM Plan Application, 2017 Annual Progress Report and 2017 Evaluation Reports (NSUARB M08604) NSPI Responses to SBA Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document references the 2019 DSM Plan Application, 2017 Annual Progress Report, and 2017 Evaluation Reports (NSUARB M08604), along with NSPI's responses to SBA Information Requests, indicating regulatory oversight of demand-side management programs and compliance with information disclosure requirements.

those costs to those other customers. In the longer term, 28 assuming all customers benefit from reduced electricity usage, then the customers overall 29 energy cost should be lower. Date Filed: May 30, 2018 NSPI (SBA) IR-1 Page 1 of 1 RED...

AI summary The text discusses the long-term benefit of reduced electricity usage leading to lower overall energy costs for customers. It references the 2019 DSM Plan Application, 2017 Annual Progress Report, and related evaluation reports, along with NSPI's responses to SBA information requests.

the 2016-2018 DSM Plan Compliance Filing and the 2017 mid-course adjustments. 12 Table 2 provides program participation data and Table 3 provides a breakdown of unit 13 costs. 1 See M06733, The Public Utilities Act and An Application for A...

AI summary The document discusses the 2016-2018 DSM Plan Compliance Filing and 2017 mid-course adjustments, including program participation data and unit costs. It references a prior order related to a supply agreement and Demand Side Management Resource Plan.

d Results 2017 Plan as Filed 2017 Mid-Course Adjustment 2017 Results First-Year Lifetime Peak First-Year Lifetime Peak First-Year Lifetime Peak Energy Energy Demand Budget Energy Energy Demand Budget Energy Energy Demand Expenditures Progr...

AI summary The text presents a table comparing the 2017 Plan as filed, the 2017 Mid-Course Adjustment, and the 2017 Results, with columns for energy savings, demand savings, budget expenditures, and program status. It outlines key metrics related to energy efficiency programs.

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AI summary The document presents a technical table related to the EfficiencyOne-2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan M08604 (E-ENS-R-18), which includes multiple unnamed columns. No specific content or discussion is provided in the text.

e E1 (or the holder of the 27 Efficiency Nova Scotia franchise) to use the Standard DSM Template (or 28 update to the Standard DSM Template in effect at the future date). 29 Doc. No. 263331 Evidence of Alice Napoleon Page 5 1 3. OVERVIEW O...

AI summary The 2019 DSM Plan proposes maintaining prior budget and savings levels, introducing new demand reduction pilots, and adjusting the measure mix to reduce lighting savings. E1 utilized prior modeling to minimize costs, referencing the 2016-2018 plan's framework.

costs) should be provided at the sub-program level, or the finest level of detail 27 possible; 3 DSM Plan, p. 17. 4 DSM Plan, p. 5-6. Doc. No. 263331 Evidence of Alice Napoleon Page 6 1 • Data tables should be provided in their original, n...

AI summary The 2019 DSM Plan proposes 127.2 GWh annual energy savings (51.2 GWh residential, 76.1 GWh BNI) and 20.2 MW peak demand savings. The text emphasizes data requirements for transparency, referencing E1's filings and reports on energy savings, targets, budgets, and program designs.

3.9 2.3 Source: Response IR-05, Table 1: 2019 DSM Resource Plan Cost-Effectiveness Test Results and Participation Estimates 11 E1(Synapse) IR-5, p. 2. Doc. No. 263331 Evidence of Alice Napoleon Page 13 1 Q. How do you interpret the cost ef...

AI summary The 2019 DSM Resource Plan demonstrates a $3.90 system benefit per dollar invested in DSM programs, indicating strong cost-effectiveness. The plan shifts from lighting-focused savings (58% in 2018) to a diversified portfolio (49% lighting in 2019). This suggests potential for increased DSM investment while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

50% 100% 45% 55% 100% 6 Source: E1(SBA) IR-07 7 4. THE 2019 DSM PLAN SHOULD INCORPORATE STRATEGIES TO 8 ATTAIN LONGER TERM GOALS 9 Q. Why do jurisdictions implement DSM? 10 A. In general, the reason for utility-sponsored DSM programs is th...

AI summary The text discusses the rationale for implementing Demand Side Management (DSM) programs, citing market failures that hinder energy efficiency adoption. It criticizes the 2019 DSM Plan for lacking clear long-term strategic goals beyond 2019, despite E1's franchise obligations extending to 2025. The response emphasizes the need for extended resource planning.

akeholders to review at the ENS offices. ENS can also 23 provide a remote WebEx demonstration of the eTRM.” 24 In summary, E1’s eTRM cannot be viewed currently except in person. 25 Q. Is it problematic that the eTRM cannot be reviewed remo...

AI summary The eTRM's lack of remote accessibility is problematic due to its complexity, requiring in-person review. Stakeholders recommend enabling electronic outputs for transparency. E1's 2019 DSM Plan addresses lighting market transformation, referencing Synapse IR-06.

cs should be advanced and used to allow more consistent and 32 systematic consideration across programs. 33 Q. Do you have any comments on the proposed shift in the 2019 DSM portfolio? 34 A. I find that reducing the emphasis on lighting me...

AI summary The discussion addresses the proposed shift in the 2019 DSM portfolio, suggesting that reducing emphasis on lighting measures may diversify the portfolio but raises concerns about whether the lighting market has truly transformed. There are also concerns about outdated assumptions in E1’s DSM Plan, specifically avoided costs from 2014 and a potential study from 2013, and recommendations to update them using recent research.

Page i Date Filed: June 20, 2018 M08604: EfficiencyOne Application approval of 2019 DSM Plan – Reply Submissions 1 1. INTRODUCTION 2 3 EfficiencyOne’s 2019 Demand Side Management Plan (2019 DSM Plan) represents a continuation of the 4 DSM...

AI summary EfficiencyOne's 2019 DSM Plan continuation is supported by stakeholders, with replies addressing intervenor concerns about demand reduction pilots, affordability pilots, and emission estimates. The plan aligns with the Electricity Plan Implementation Act's $34.05M investment cap for 2019.

y Reply evidence and submissions by E1 or NS Power were to be filed by June 20, 2018. Please accept this correspondence as NS Power’s reply submission. June 20, 2018 D. Friis Reply Submission NS Power supports the proposed 2019 DSM Plan as...

AI summary NS Power supports the 2019 DSM Plan under EPIA's $34.05M cap, with Synapse endorsing its cost-effectiveness. Intervenors' comments focus on program specifics and transparency, while NS Power suggests a new study for future DSM levels.

■ EFFICIICNC'YONE 2019 1)SM PI,AN FILING Supply Agreement for Compliance Filing 1 2 Confidential Information

AI summary The text begins with a filing related to EfficiencyOne's 2019 DSM Plan and includes a reference to a Supply Agreement for Compliance Filing, indicating a regulatory submission involving confidential information.

Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board Mailing address Office PO Box 1692, UnitHM" 3rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6 B3J3S3 1 855 442-4448 (toll-free) [email protected] 902 424-4448 t http...

AI summary EfficiencyOne requested an extension to file its 2019 DSM Plan application until April 6, 2018, due to finalizing the 2019 Supply Agreement with NS Power. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board granted the extension, ensuring it would not affect the June 2018 hearing dates.

ristine; Friis, Doreen; Thorne, Sherri L; Conrod, Laura N; Brown, Wendy; William Mahody Subject: M08604 - EfficiencyOne - Application for Approval of DSM Supply Agreement and 2019 DSM Plan Mr. Gogan: Further to EfficiencyOne’s filing of it...

AI summary Notice of a hearing related to EfficiencyOne's application for approval of a DSM Supply Agreement and the 2019 DSM Plan. The Board's Regulatory Affairs Officer, Doreen Friis, and administrative assistant Crystal Henwood are involved in the proceeding.

Peach & Associates LLC, filed its Verification Review of Program Year 2017 Evaluation Results; AND WHEREAS E1 and NSPI responded to Information Requests on May 30, 2018; AND WHEREAS participants filed submissions and evidence on June 13, 2...

AI summary The Board approves a $34.05M 2019 DSM Plan with 127.2 GWh energy savings and 20.2 MW demand savings targets. It also approves an E1-NSPI supply agreement and mandates updates to avoided costs, RBIA analysis, and a new DSM Potential Study by 2019.