Topic:"Bca" in M12177

Qualitative Assessment Criteria Assessment Rationale Risk Management ●●● HIGH DER valuations frameworks should be regularly updated as the energy landscape evolves in Nova Scotia, including to maintain alignment with legislative changes an...

AI summary The text discusses the importance of regularly updating DER valuation frameworks to align with legislative and regulatory changes in Nova Scotia. It emphasizes the need for a benefit-cost analysis (BCA) framework to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of DER investments in a consistent and transparent manner.

Qualitative Assessment Criteria Assessment Rationale Description DER potential studies can play an important "bridge" role when they sit upstream of both planning and procurement, as they can shape how DERs are valued before they are evalu...

AI summary DER potential studies serve as a bridge between planning and procurement, helping to value DERs consistently with supply-side resources. Forecasts should include hourly and feeder-level granularity to support long-term planning and investment decisions as DER adoption grows. These studies depend on strategies related to DER valuation frameworks, customer programs, and procurement pathways.