Topic:"Climate Adaptation" in M12249

3.2 UPDATES TO AVOIDED COST CALCULATION In its decision approving the 2023-2025 DSM Plan, the NSUARB (as it then was) made note of the fact that updates to NS Power Integrated Resource Planning process will have an impact on the avoided co...

AI summary The NSUARB directed E1 to update avoided cost calculations for DSM plans using the latest IRP data, noting climate goals are not fully addressed in current IRP versions. E1 incorporated 2022 IRP results, embedding carbon costs into energy avoided costs for the 2026 DSM Extension. The DSMAG will address climate-related updates for future plans, while the More Access to Energy Act mandates IESO's IRP process.

Vision Statement To be a world leader in developing truthful measurement and useful results; to support the development of efficient, ethical, and effective practices, sustained economically; to advance human development. To improve the qu...

AI summary The Vision Statement aims to lead globally in truthful measurement and impactful results, promoting efficient, ethical, and economically sustainable practices. It emphasizes advancing human development and improving quality of life amid rapid climate change.

7 The classic text on market transformation is Rogers, Everett M., Diffusion of Innovations , Fifth Edition. New York: Free Press, 2003. First published in 1962. NUTEK, coupling EE with development of codes. Market transformation has resul...

AI summary The text discusses market transformation programs, emphasizing their role in driving energy efficiency through regulatory bans and market shifts. It highlights Efficiency Nova Scotia's programs and the evolving integration of climate change into evaluation frameworks, noting gaps in policy and operational coordination between energy conservation and climate resilience efforts.

ligns with provincial decarbonization goals including: phasing out coal by 2030; achieving 80% renewable energy by 2030; reaching net-zero emissions by 2050; and implementing the Green Choice Program. - DR enhances grid reliability and pea...

AI summary Demand response (DR) enhances grid reliability and aligns with Nova Scotia's decarbonization goals, including phasing out coal by 2030 and achieving 80% renewable energy by 2030. DR reduces peak demand, supports system reliability during extreme weather, and mirrors best practices from California, New York, and Ontario. Continued investment in DR is critical for Nova Scotia's early-stage DR framework development and long-term market growth.

4. GHG EMISSIONS BY SCENARIO NS Power's August 23, 2024 avoided costs deliverable provided annual GHG emissions for the scenarios CE1-E1-R2, Base DSM, No DSM ("No EE, No DR"), and No DR. E1 has plotted the annual CO 2 emissions intensity b...

AI summary NS Power's analysis of GHG emissions under various scenarios (CE1-E1-R2, Base DSM, No DSM, No DR) shows the No DSM scenario exceeds the 50g/kWh post-2035 carbon cap. E1 argues that the same constraints should apply to all scenarios for avoided costs to be meaningful, citing the 2022 IRP's 50g/kWh limit. Figures 2 and 5 illustrate emission trends and discrepancies.

Request IR-04: - 2 From pages 3 to 6 of the 2024 Verification Report the Report makes certain recommendations in - 3 relation to "Market Transformation", "Climate Change", and "Energy Sufficiency". Please detail - 4 how these recommendatio...

AI summary Request IR-04 asks the 2024 Verification Report to clarify how recommendations on 'Market Transformation', 'Climate Change', and 'Energy Sufficiency' align with its existing scope of work. The inquiry focuses on the relevance and integration of these recommendations within the report's framework.

Response IR-04: - 8 The focus of the report is within the scope of the original Resource Acquisition model of DSM, - 9 and when Market Transformation, Climate Change and Energy Sufficiency are discussed, the - report notes that policy auth...

AI summary The report discusses the limitations of current Demand-Side Management (DSM) frameworks, emphasizing the need for policy authorization in Climate Change, Energy Sufficiency, and Market Transformation. It highlights gaps in disaster preparedness, the potential of Energy Sufficiency (notably in Europe), and the need for enhanced Market Transformation strategies. Regulated utilities are urged to engage in climate adaptation, while Energy Sufficiency remains a focus for ECEEE.

EDUCATION Boston University , Boston, MA Master of Arts in Energy and Environmental Analysis, Spring 2007. Graduate course work in multivariate statistical analysis, environmental economics, risk assessment, energy, GIS, climate change, an...

AI summary The document details a Master of Arts in Energy and Environmental Analysis from Boston University (2007), with coursework in environmental economics, energy policy, climate change, GIS, and risk assessment, highlighting academic expertise relevant to energy and environmental regulation.

Jeffers, K. Jones, M. DeMenno. 2021. Application of a Standard Approach to Benefit-Cost Analysis for Electric Grid Resilience Investments. Synapse Energy Economics for Sandia National Laboratories. Kallay, J., A. Napoleon, B. Havumaki, J....

AI summary The text lists publications related to energy resilience, infrastructure inequities, climate change impacts, and utility efficiency. Key organizations include Synapse Energy Economics, Sandia National Laboratories, and the Natural Resources Defense Council. Topics focus on grid resilience, energy efficiency, and policy solutions.

mbers joined by their consultants); and • On April 22, 2025, E1 hosted a DSMAG Technical Briefing for the 2026 DSM Extension." a. Please provide the dates of the one-on-one meetings and a list of the stakeholders who participated each meet...

AI summary The document requests details on DSMAG meetings and materials from a technical briefing. It references the NSUARB's directive to update avoided cost calculations for DSM planning, incorporating 2022 IRP data and climate goals. E1 integrated updated avoided costs, including embedded carbon costs, for the 2026 DSM Extension, though separate carbon inputs were not provided.

Request IR-04: - From pages 3 to 6 of the 2024 Verification Report the Report makes certain recommendations in - relation to "Market Transformation", "Climate Change", and "Energy Sufficiency". Please detail - how these recommendations fal...

AI summary Request IR-04 asks how recommendations on 'Market Transformation', 'Climate Change', and 'Energy Sufficiency' from pages 3-6 of the 2024 Verification Report align with the report's existing scope of work.