Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M10473

22 Table 46: Three-Year Summary of the SEM & EMIS Program Component Annual Plan Investment ($M) Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Participation (participants) Market Barriers • Upfront costs & internal competition for capital: finan...

AI summary The table outlines market barriers to the SEM & EMIS Program Component, including upfront costs, payback periods, time constraints, and lack of internal commitment and technical expertise that hinder participation in energy efficiency initiatives.

13 Please refer to Attachment 1 for a summary of the Avoided T&D Costs methodology in 14 addition to the Avoided T&D Costs values for 2020 that were based on Capital Project 15 spending between 2010 and 2019 16 17 Please refer to Attachmen...

AI summary The text refers to attachments containing summaries and calculations related to Avoided T&D Costs for 2020 and 2021, based on capital project spending over specific periods. It also cites a reference to page 263 of E1's Application.

• Load Growth-Related : • A methodology which examines growth-related capital investments in relation to incremental growth-related system capacity.

AI summary The text introduces a methodology to evaluate growth-related capital investments in relation to incremental system capacity, focusing on aligning infrastructure spending with projected load growth needs.

AVOIDED T&D COSTS ASSUMPTIONS: INCLUSIONS System upgrade costs directly related to load growth that are included in Avoided T&D Cost Calculations: - Transmission capacity infrastructure upgrades - New substations (capacity/contingency capa...

AI summary The document outlines system upgrade costs directly tied to load growth that are included in Avoided T&D Cost calculations. These include transmission capacity upgrades, substation expansions, distribution feeders, voltage compensation devices, and reliability-driven infrastructure improvements related to load growth.

AVOIDED T&D COSTS ASSUMPTIONS: EXCLUSIONS System upgrade costs not directly related to load growth that are not avoidable and that are excluded in Avoided T&D Cost Calculations: - Transmission or distribution infrastructure replacements /...

AI summary The document outlines exclusions in Avoided T&D Cost Calculations, specifying that system upgrade costs unrelated to load growth (e.g., infrastructure replacements due to deterioration, reliability upgrades, and voltage conversions) are not considered avoidable. These exclusions clarify which capital expenditures are excluded from T&D cost savings assumptions.

Response IR-3: (a) Please refer to the Attachment 1 for the rate increases with the inclusion of the NS Power assumed spending of $41 million for 2022 (reflected in the Company's recent General Rate Application (GRA) Plan) spending applied...

AI summary NS Power outlines assumed spending for 2022-2024, including EfficiencyOne's DSM costs, contingent on NSUARB approval of the GRA and DSM Supply Agreement. If approved DSM costs exceed revenue requirement figures, NS Power may seek adjustments.

Historical Projects 2017-2021 1 Request IR-6: 15 increased efficiency in the delivery of cost-effective electricity for customers. 16 17 (b) NS Power does not track this information. NS Power's capital projects are justified in 18 accordan...

AI summary The document discusses NS Power's capital projects and efficiency initiatives from 2017 to 2021, noting that NS Power does not track energy, demand, and cost savings from these activities. It also mentions that efficiency projects are included in the ACE Plan and capital approval applications.

1 Immediately prior to joining Daymark Energy Advisors, I worked as an independent 1 Q. Have you previously testified before the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 2 ("Board or NSUARB")? 3 A. Yes. I testified before the NSUARB in the fol...

AI summary The individual has previously testified before the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board in multiple proceedings, including applications related to load retention tariffs, capital expenditures, and demand side management plans.

Expert Testimony FORUM ON BEHALF OF MATTER Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board Nova Scotia Small Business Advocate Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended Application by NS Power for approval of the 2023 Annual Capital Expe...

AI summary The text lists multiple regulatory proceedings involving Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board and other entities, including applications for capital expenditure plans, rate adjustments, and financing structures. These matters involve various stakeholders and legal frameworks, such as the Public Utilities Act.

2.3 Intervenor Consensus for Settlement Plan [24] The Settlement Plan and its proposed investment level received general support from most intervenors. The CA also urged E1 to continue to identify and develop additional low-income housing...

AI summary The Settlement Plan received general support but with recommendations. The CA urged E1 to expand low-income programs and adopt performance metrics. The SBA recommended reallocating DSM investments based on TRC test results. The Industrial Group requested payback data transparency, individual justification for TRC failures, and updated Statistics Canada data usage.

Request IR-20: - On p. 41 of 65, E1 stated that the Settlement Plan "proposes an increase in DSM investment that is critical to counteracting lower investment levels of previous years". - a) Please provide a table showing the Board approve...

AI summary E1 argues that increasing DSM investment is critical to offsetting lower investment levels from previous years. The request seeks a table comparing Board-approved DSM spending to E1's actual spending since 2012 and challenges E1's rationale for countering past approved spending levels determined to align with ratepayer interests.

Request IR-21: - Referencing Figure 5 on page 41 and Figure 11 on page 50, - a) Please provide a table which shows the Board approved GWh and investment level for 2020 to 2022, E1's preferred plan GWh and investment level for 2023 to 2025,...

AI summary Request IR-21 seeks data on Board-approved and E1-proposed energy plans, including GWh and investment levels from 2020–2028. It references E1's preferred and alternate plans for 2023–2025, alongside 2014 and 2020 IRP reference plans, involving EfficiencyOne (E1), Nova Scotia Power (NS Power), and Demand Side Management (DSM).

1 8. E1 COMMITMENTS - 2 Some issues raised in Intervenor Evidence could be more appropriately addressed within the DSMAG - 3 setting. Moreover, the DSMAG Terms of Reference are supportive of broad discussions among its members. - 4 E1 is c...

AI summary E1 commits to reviewing cost-effectiveness testing methods and collaborating with NSP and MEUs on DSM programs. It addresses SBA concerns about investment allocation and uses the NSUARB-approved mid-course adjustment process. E1 also plans to update the NSUARB on behavioral programs and CEM initiatives.

2.3 Intervenor Consensus for Settlement Plan [24] The Settlement Plan and its proposed investment level received general support from most intervenors. The CA also urged E1 to continue to identify and develop additional low-income housing...

AI summary The Settlement Plan received broad support but with conditions. The CA and Synapse urged E1 to enhance low-income programs and metrics. The SBA recommended reallocating DSM investments based on TRC test outcomes. The Industrial Group requested payback transparency, individual justification for failed TRC measures, and updated data usage in filings.

4.5.2 Reallocation of Investment in Measures Failing the Total Resource Cost Test [116] E1 only conducts cost effectiveness testing for the Settlement Plan at the program level. Nonetheless, it has also provided measure-level TRC and PAC r...

AI summary E1's DSM plan includes measures failing the TRC test, with 25.4 GWh of savings (21% of total) from such measures. Mr. Athas argues these should be reallocated to more cost-effective BNI sector programs. E1 defends program-level TRC screening as industry best practice, citing Board Order M03669. The Industrial Group claims E1's approach deviates from original DSM principles, allowing non-cost-effective measures without specific justification.