Topic:"2027-2031 Demand Side Management Preferred Resource Plan" in M12282

Page 8 of 38 EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Evidence 1 4.3 2027-2031 FIVE-YEAR DSM PLAN 2 The March 26, 2025 amendment to the PUA also prescribes the term of the next DSM Plan as five years, 3 commencing January 1, 20...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) seeks approval of a new Best Interest of Customers (BCA) test to inform its 2027-2031 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan, aligning with the Public Utilities Act (PUA) amendment requiring a five-year DSM Plan term starting January 1, 2027. E1 plans to file the DSM Plan application in early 2026, contingent on BCA test approval.

in the new BCA test are found in the attached EFG report. 8 Q: Has EFG conducted a screening for elements of E1’s 2027-2031 DSM plan using the 9 recommended Nova Scotia benefit cost test? 10 A: No. Preliminary portfolio development is now...

AI summary EFG has not conducted a screening of E1’s 2027-2031 DSM plan using the new BCA test. Preliminary portfolio development is underway, and EFG’s report focused on identifying impact categories for the test and providing illustrative examples for the DSMAG.

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AI summary The text discusses the regulation of energy and utility matters, focusing on the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management Preferred Resource Plan, energy efficiency, and the role of the Board in oversight and compliance. It mentions the evaluation of programs and their impact on customers, as well as regulatory processes.

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AI summary The document discusses the Board of Commissioners' (BC) and Board of Fuel Costs (BFC) handling of 2020 fuel-cost-adjustment mechanisms, highlighting issues with base rates lagging actual costs and the need for adjustments. It also mentions the 2027-2031 Demand Side Management (DSM) Preferred Resource Plan and the importance of program evaluation and stakeholder engagement in regulatory processes.

energyfuturesgroup.com 23 II. Introduction 1. Background EfficiencyOne (E1) is in the process of developing the next demand-side management (DSM) plan for the period of 2027-2031. As part of the five-year DSM Plan, E1 is reviewing its exis...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) is developing a new demand-side management (DSM) plan for 2027-2031, including updating the Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) test and avoided cost methodologies. E1 is working with the DSMAG and NS Power to ensure updated electric system impacts are incorporated into the BCA framework, following best practices from the National Standard Practice Manual (NSPM) for distributed energy resources (DERs).

sider modifying these values to more accurately reflect specific Nova Scotia conditions and dynamics contributing to the valuation of impacts for criteria air pollutants if deemed desirable. During the discussion of quantifying criteria ai...

AI summary The document discusses the modification of criteria air pollutant values to better reflect Nova Scotia conditions. It raises concerns that absolute emissions caps may not reduce pollutants with increased DER deployment, but recommends adopting New England values for the 2027-2031 DSM plan. A benefit-cost analysis suggests using 0.55 cents per kWh for the BCA test in Nova Scotia.

mphasize reducing reliance on fossil fuels and enhancing energy efficiency. On this basis, Eastward Energy's participation does not align with the group's mandate to meet these objectives effectively. Request IR-04: Reference: Evidence Pag...

AI summary Eastward Energy's participation in a DSM initiative is questioned due to misalignment with objectives of reducing fossil fuel reliance and improving energy efficiency. A response confirms a negative net benefit and low BCR for replacing 1,000 natural gas heating systems with heat pumps, and notes that E1 is considering strategic electrification in its upcoming DSM Plan.

s which are included in the DSM Plan Application for Board approval. E1 expects this to be part of the 2027-2031 DSM Plan development discussion with the Demand Side Management Advisory Group (DSMAG). Bill No. 228, Public Utilities Act (Am...

AI summary The document references the DSM Plan Application for Board approval and mentions the development of the 2027-2031 DSM Plan in discussion with the Demand Side Management Advisory Group (DSMAG). It also cites Bill No. 228, Public Utilities Act (Amended), Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2022, November 9, 2022.

- 4 Other environmental and public health for distributed storage. 1 Request IR-29: 2 3 Reference: Appendix B EFG Report 4 5 With regards to Table 2 on page 13 of 68 of the EFG Report: 6 7 (a) Please describe any initiatives that E1 curren...

AI summary The response to Request IR-29 outlines that E1 is exploring solar-PV for its 2027-2031 DSM Plan but has no current or planned initiatives for distributed storage (DS) incentives. E1 currently supports existing batteries through its demand response program, not for new installations. This response highlights the distinction between existing and new battery initiatives.

(c) E1 does not currently provide, and is not currently exploring incentives for the purchase or installation of electric vehicles (EVs) or EV charger infrastructure. E1 currently provides incentives for customers with electric vehicles to...

AI summary E1 does not currently offer incentives for purchasing or installing EVs or EV charger infrastructure but does provide incentives for EV owners participating in demand response programs. E1 is exploring the inclusion of EV charging in its demand response program and is also examining building and industry electrification as part of its 2027-2031 DSM Plan development.

Request IR-17: - Please list the programs and potential funding level that are expected to pass the new BCA Test - that would not have passed the current cost-benefit testing. Response IR-17: EfficiencyOne (E1) expects the new benefit cost...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) expects the new Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) to be used in the 2027-2031 DSM Plan, replacing the current Total Resource Cost (TRC) test. The new BCA will allow for the evaluation of non-energy benefits, such as those for low-income and equity, and may improve the results of energy efficiency programs compared to the TRC.

1 be based on a review of literature, proxy values used by other jurisdictions, and 2 should consider differences between jurisdictions. 3 Q. What are your recommendations? 4 A. Based on my conclusions, I offer the following recommendation...

AI summary The text discusses the recommendation to approve the Nova Scotia Test for use in the 2027–2031 DSM Plan, including modifications to NEB proxy adders and a process for updating them in 2029. It also references the current TRC test and its implementation in Nova Scotia, based on the Public Utilities Act.

Benefits of Hybrid Heating - Posterity Group recommends that E1 specifically recognize the benefits of hybrid heating to - reduce peak load impacts as part of the 2027-2031 DSM Plan. The benefits of hybrid heating in - Nova Scotia are reco...

AI summary Posterity Group recommends that E1 recognize the benefits of hybrid heating in reducing peak load impacts as part of the 2027-2031 DSM Plan. Nova Scotia Power and E3 acknowledge these benefits, citing reduced costs and the need to incentivize dual-fuel heat pumps to mitigate peak load impacts.

- Posterity Group recommends that E1 specifically recognize the benefits of hybrid heating to - reduce peak load impacts as part of the 2027-2031 DSM Plan. The benefits of hybrid heating - are recognized in Nova Scotia by Nova Scotia Power...

AI summary Posterity Group recommends that E1 include hybrid heating benefits in the 2027-2031 DSM Plan, citing recognition by Nova Scotia Power, E3, and other jurisdictions. Quantitative examples show hybrid heating has significant net benefits under the BCA test compared to other heating systems.

1 2 BEFORE THE NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 3 4 IN THE MATTER OF The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended 5 and - 6 7 IN THE MATTER OF an Application by EfficiencyOne for Approval of a New Benefit Cost Analysis Test for Evalua...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate (SBA) provides an opening statement regarding EfficiencyOne's application for a new benefit-cost analysis (BCA) test for evaluating demand-side management (DSM) plans. The SBA represents Small General, General, and Small Industrial Classes of ratepayers and has been involved in discussions with EfficiencyOne and the DSMAG over the past 20 months.

ication. Similarly, Nova Scotia Power's most recent Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) modelling analysis shows potential savings of $2.3 Billion for a hybrid peak scenario compared to the IRP baseline. In response to the Board's IR-06(b) E1 s...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power's IRP analysis highlights potential $2.3B savings from hybrid peak scenarios. Eastward Energy emphasizes the need to include hybrid peaking resources in the upcoming 2027-2031 DSM Plan and urges immediate collaboration with E1 and DSMAG to analyze opportunities, given the Plan's development timeline and anticipated urban growth in Halifax.

Benefits of Hybrid Heating In our filed evidence, Posterity Group recommended that "E1 specifically recognize the benefits of hybrid heating to reduce peak load impacts as part of the 2027-2031 DSM Plan." This recommendation is supported b...

AI summary Posterity Group advocates for hybrid heating's inclusion in the 2027-2031 DSM Plan to reduce peak load impacts, supported by Nova Scotia Power, E3, and E1. Examples from Québec, Ontario, and British Columbia highlight hybrid systems' value for reliability and cost-effectiveness. Analysis under the BCA framework shows hybrid heating provides substantial net benefits in Nova Scotia.

d) The following proxy values will be used to quantify the remaining host customer NEB's listed above in Table 1 in performing BCA testing of the 2027 – 2031 DSM Plan.

AI summary The text outlines the use of proxy values to quantify non-energy benefits (NEB) for host customers in the context of BCA testing for the 2027–2031 DSM Plan.

21 And References: E-1, Evidence, Section 4.2 – 2026 DSM Plan Extension, page 8; and 22 Section 11, pages 35 – 36 - 23 (a) To compare the new BCA test with the existing approved TRC test, for the 24 entirety of the 2026 DSM Plan, at the po...

AI summary The text requests a comparison between the new BCA test and the existing TRC test for the 2026 DSM Plan, asking whether non-energy impacts outweigh energy-related impacts. This relates to the evaluation of the DSM Plan Extension and involves considerations of cost-effectiveness and regulatory processes.

Ibid, s a), page 2. Ibid , s d), Table 2, page 3. Host Customer Impact – by measure category and customer segment Non-Income Qualified/Target Market Segment Income Qualified Target Market Segment Building Shell Measures (air sealing, insul...

AI summary The text discusses reductions in proposed proxy values for various energy efficiency measures under the 2027–2031 DSM Plan, as outlined in the PCA. Notably, values for amenity, empowerment, and pride were set to zero for non-energy impacts. These changes were noted by E1.