Program Components - The Residential Demand Response program component, marketed as Eco Shift, aims to help facilitate a more flexible residential load that provides residential customers with economic incentives and more visibility and co...
AI summary The Residential Demand Response program (Eco Shift) and BNI Demand Response program (Smart Synergy) aim to enhance load flexibility for residential and non-residential customers through economic incentives and load control. Eligible devices include hot water controllers, smart thermostats, EV systems, and home batteries for residential, and commercial/industrial curtailment for BNI.
2025/2026 season results - Tracked results show the BNI Demand Response program component achieved approximately 13.0 MW of available capacity, which is higher than the 2026 target of 11.6 MW, and represents the majority of total Demand Re...
AI summary The BNI Demand Response program exceeded its 2026 target (13.0 MW vs. 11.6 MW), though performance was uneven due to AMI data unavailability from NS Power. A single aggregator model led to 20% of participants contributing 80% of capacity, suggesting optimization opportunities. Program readiness was delayed by mid-December due to cybersecurity-related AMI issues, affecting early event accuracy.
2.1.1 Large general Mid-course adjusted expenditures for the large general rate class are higher than the 2026 Plan as Approved as results from large general participants in the BNI Demand Response program component spiked in 2026, compare...
AI summary Mid-course adjusted expenditures for the large general rate class exceed the 2026 Plan due to increased participation in the BNI Demand Response program. Available capacity achieved by participants rose from 0.6 MW in 2025 to 3.1 MW in 2026, leading to higher customer incentives as payments correlate with capacity achieved.