2.6 Affordability of Demand-side Resource Investments in Nova Scotia Utility resource planning efforts face a long-term responsibility to deliver reliable service at least cost for ratepayers. In the context of this guiding principle, the...
AI summary The text argues that under-investing in demand-side resources (DSM) in Nova Scotia could lead to higher long-term costs and reduced benefits for ratepayers. While ENS reduced short-term DSM investments compared to Nova Scotia Power's Preferred Resource Plan, the analysis suggests that long-term benefits are still significant. Alternative rate mitigation strategies, like rate smoothing, are recommended over reducing DSM investments.