Topic:"Building Efficiency" in M11689

18 on calibration done in 2013, improvements are expected to be lower in Nova Scotia than 19 in the EIA forecast for New England. While efficiency is expected to increase, house size DATE: April 30, 2024 Page 60 of 100 REDACTED (CONFIDENTI...

AI summary The 2024 Load Forecast Report discusses residential energy use trends, noting that while efficiency is expected to improve, house size will also increase, leading to a steady average use per new residential customer. Building shell efficiency, floor area, and the structural index are highlighted in Figure 40.

area and the resulting structural index are in Figure 40. Future 4 surveys will help to identify trends in this area. 5 6 Figure 40: Building Characteristics and Structural Index 7 Year BSE Heat EIA BSE Heat NS Floor Area (m2) Structural I...

AI summary The text discusses future building characteristics and structural index trends based on data from 2024 to 2034. It references a Load Forecast Report and mentions the need for future surveys to identify trends in building efficiency metrics.

NSPI (NSUARB) IR-18 Page 1 of 1 2024 Load Forecast Report (NSUARB M11689) NSPI Responses to NSUARB Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-19: 2 3 On page 60, the Report notes that the structural index, which considers building...

AI summary NSPI responds to NSUARB's questions about the 2024 Load Forecast Report, stating it lacks more recent building efficiency data and attributes changes in BSE Heat values and floor area estimates to external data sources (Itron, Natural Resource Canada).

Document: 313458 Date Filed: 05/28/24 UARB Page 5 1 Request IR-17: 2 Page 52 of the Report discusses the price impact to sales through imposed price elasticities and 3 explains that the SAE models use a price elasticity of -0.15. In matter...

AI summary The UARB requests clarification from NS Power on three issues: (1) why different price elasticities were not applied to rate classes despite evidence from Appendix C; (2) discrepancies in population growth forecasts between the 2023 Load Forecast Report and the Conference Board of Canada; and (3) the basis for the structural index in the Report. These questions challenge NS Power's modeling approaches and data reconciliation.

wth against deaths and projected 22 emigrations? 23 24 Request IR-19: 25 On page 60, the Report notes that the structural index, which considers building shell efficiency, 26 is based on estimates from 2013. This appears to be stale data....

AI summary Two requests challenge NS Power's use of 2013 data for building efficiency estimates and seek clarification on discrepancies between the 2023 Load Forecast Report and updated figures for building characteristics and structural indices.

ex; the forecast for BSE Heat EIA (New 31 England), BSE Heat NS decreased from the figures presented in the 2023 Load Forecast Report, 32 while Floor Area increased. Please explain the changes.

AI summary The text requests an explanation for the decrease in the forecast for BSE Heat EIA (New England) and BSE Heat NS compared to the 2023 Load Forecast Report, despite an increase in Floor Area. The inquiry focuses on reconciling these discrepancies in energy demand projections.

Date Filed: May 29, 2024 Synapse (NSPI) Page 9 of 24 1 c. Please provide the source data and calculations for the values in Figure 27. 2 d. Please describe the meaning of the Load (GWh) column in Figure 27. Please elaborate 3 whether this...

AI summary The document outlines regulatory requests for detailed data and clarifications on load forecasting, new technologies (e.g., vehicle-to-grid), end-use intensities, and commercial/industrial growth from Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI). The Board seeks source data, assumptions, and explanations for figures and calculations in NSPI's filings.

Date Filed: May 29, 2024 Synapse (NSPI) Page 13 of 24 1 f. Has the estimated impact of ongoing changes associated with COVID-19 changed since 2 the previous load forecast? If so, please explain in detail. 3 g. Please provide the inputs and...

AI summary The document includes regulatory requests for detailed explanations on load forecast assumptions, home size growth, EV charging behavior impacts, and commercial sector load effects from COVID-19. Questions focus on methodology, data inputs, and regulatory implications for energy efficiency and rate design.

cant. The impact of their load shifting can then be quantified and compared to other classes of customers, which will directly impact the results of the next load forecast. 3. The SBA submits that the issue of net-zero energy-ready (NZER)...

AI summary The SBA highlights that Nova Scotia's commitment to NZER building codes by 2030 will significantly impact NSPI's long-term load forecasts. It urges NSPI to update annual load forecasts with NZER implementation progress, as these codes could alter energy demand patterns. The submission emphasizes the need for proactive planning given the Pan-Canadian Framework's 2030 deadline.