Topic:"2027-2031 Demand Side Management Preferred Resource Plan" in M09096

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-55: 2 3 (a) Explain whether the example of a constraint “to ensure that no program has TRC 4 less than 1.0” (Appendix A, 2020-2022 DSM Plan, page 9, lines 1-2) was included in 5 the portfolio optimization mode...

AI summary The response to Request IR-55 explains that a TRC constraint of at least 1.0 was included in the portfolio optimization model for the 2020-2022 DSM Plan. EfficiencyOne argues that optimizing at the measure level would not be more cost-effective for customers due to considerations like equitability and income-eligible populations, and that the Preferred Plan was guided by internal expertise and program delivery experience.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-8: Reference: NS Power Evidence, 2020-2022 DSM Plan, page 21, lines 5-10. NS Power suggests that the IRP levels are not appropriate to be used in establishing DSM plan energy and investment levels. What form of...

AI summary NS Power argues that the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is not suitable for setting short, medium, and long-term DSM planning levels, as it does not consider affordability and system requirements in the short term. They suggest the DSM proceeding is the appropriate venue for establishing DSM levels. NS Power also notes that specific operational dates for DER projects are not available, with most expected to be operational within five years.