Topic:"Cost Effectiveness" in M07543

3) COST-EFFECTIVENESS TESTING METHODOLOGY FOR FUTURE APPLICATIONS TO APPROVE A DSM SUPPLY AGREEMENT - a) The Parties agree to work collaboratively with the DSM Advisory Group to pursue the nature and quantification of estimates associated...

AI summary Parties agree to collaborate with the DSM Advisory Group to enhance the TRC test by quantifying non-energy benefits. EfficiencyOne must update the UARB by December 31, 2016, on progress. Low-income targeted programs are exempt from cost-effectiveness testing.

2.3 INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN Nova Scotia Power's IRP develops a long-term Preferred Resource Plan that establishes directional information for DSM that assists NS Power in meeting customer demand and energy requirements, and environmental...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) outlines a long-term strategy to meet customer demand, energy needs, and environmental obligations through cost-effective, safe, and reliable methods. The plan provides directional guidance for Demand Side Management (DSM) and is supported by a 2016 reference document.

2.3.1 AVOIDED COSTS Nova Scotia Power will provide estimates of annual avoided costs of fuel on a per-MWh basis, and annual avoided costs of generation, transmission, and distribution on a per-kW basis to EfficiencyOne for use in the cost-...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NSP) will provide EfficiencyOne with annual avoided cost estimates for fuel (per-MWh) and generation, transmission, and distribution (per-kW) to support DSM planning. Estimates are to be submitted before each DSM Potential Study and updated as needed by NSP and EfficiencyOne.

3.2 COST-EFFECTIVENESS TESTING EfficiencyOne will apply the UARB-approved cost-effectiveness test.

AI summary EfficiencyOne will apply the UARB-approved cost-effectiveness test as part of the regulatory proceeding. The UARB's approval ensures the test meets regulatory standards.

1) EST ABLI SHM ENT OF A STANDARDIZE D FILING FOR FUTU RE APPLICATIONS T O A PPROV E A DSM SUPPLY A GREEMENT - a) The Parties agree to the establishment of a standardized filing for future applications, the substance of which will be vette...

AI summary Parties agree to establish a standardized filing process for future DSM supply agreements, subject to DSM Advisory Group approval. The filing will include program descriptions, energy savings metrics, cost-effectiveness analyses, and rate impact details, with EfficiencyOne retaining flexibility to add relevant information and provide technical data.

7) COST-EFFECTIVENESS TESTING a) Through collaboration within the DSM Advisory Group, the parties agree to work to achieve consensus as to the methodology and assumptions of the cost-effectiveness screening test to be applied to future DSM...

AI summary The parties agree to collaborate through the DSM Advisory Group to achieve consensus on the methodology and assumptions for cost-effectiveness screening tests for future DSM Resource Plans.

7. COST-EFFECTIVENESS TESTING METHODOLOGY FOR FUTURE APPLICATIONS TO APPROVE A DSM SUPPLY AGREEMENT - a) The Parties agree to work collaboratively with the DSM Advisory Group to pursue the nature and quantification of estimates associated...

AI summary The Parties agree to collaborate with the DSM Advisory Group to enhance the TRC test by quantifying non-energy benefits. EfficiencyOne must update the UARB by December 2016 on progress. The Parties acknowledge that low-income targeted DSM programs may fail cost-effectiveness tests under DEJC criteria.

4.2.3.1 AVOIDED COSTS Nova Scotia Power will provide estimates of annual avoided costs of fuel on a per-MWh basis, and annual avoided costs of generation, transmission, and distribution on a per-kW 8 NSPI, Nova Scotia Power Integrated Reso...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power will provide estimates of annual avoided costs of fuel on a per-MWh basis and annual avoided costs of generation, transmission, and distribution on a per-kW basis to EfficiencyOne for use in DSM planning. Estimates are provided before each DSM Potential Study and when changes are required.

4.3.2 COST-EFFECTIVENESS TESTING EfficiencyOne will apply the UARB-approved cost-effectiveness test.

AI summary EfficiencyOne will apply the UARB-approved cost-effectiveness test as part of the regulatory proceeding in Nova Scotia.

1) EST ABLI SHM ENT OF A STANDARDIZE D FILING FOR FUTU RE APPLICATIONS T O A PPROV E A DSM SUPPLY A GREEMENT - a) The Parties agree to the establishment of a standardized filing for future applications, the substance of which will be vette...

AI summary Parties agree to establish a standardized filing process for future DSM supply agreements, vetted by the DSM Advisory Group. The filing includes program descriptions, energy savings data, cost-effectiveness analysis, and rate impact details. EfficiencyOne may add relevant information and provide technical data.

7) COST-EFFECTIVENESS TESTING a) Through collaboration within the DSM Advisory Group, the parties agree to work to achieve consensus as to the methodology and assumptions of the cost-effectiveness screening test to be applied to future DSM...

AI summary Parties agree to collaborate through the DSM Advisory Group to achieve consensus on methodology and assumptions for cost-effectiveness screening tests applied to future DSM Resource Plans.

9) PRINCIPLES OF EQUITY a) All ratepayers are entitled to an equitable opportunity to participate in DSM programs. Lowincome tenants and homeowners as well as marginally viable commercial and industrial customers are some of the most diffi...

AI summary The principles emphasize equitable access to DSM programs for all ratepayers, particularly low-income and marginally viable customers. Special services must address barriers faced by these groups, and cost-effectiveness evaluations should account for higher associated costs.

7. COST-EFFECTIVENESS TESTING METHODOLOGY FOR FUTURE APPLICATIONS TO APPROVE A DSM SUPPLY AGREEMENT - a) The Parties agree to work collaboratively with the DSM Advisory Group to pursue the nature and quantification of estimates associated...

AI summary Parties agree to collaborate with the DSM Advisory Group to enhance the TRC test by quantifying non-energy benefits. EfficiencyOne must update the UARB by December 2016 on progress. Specific low-income targeted measures may fail cost-effectiveness tests.

4.2.3.1 AVOIDED COSTS Nova Scotia Power will provide estimates of annual avoided costs of fuel on a per-MWh basis, and annual avoided costs of generation, transmission, and distribution on a per-kW 20 July 2016 9 8 NSPI, Nova Scotia Power...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSP) will provide annual avoided cost estimates (fuel, generation, transmission, distribution) to EfficiencyOne for DSM cost-effectiveness screening. Estimates will be updated before each DSM study and when changes are needed, referencing the 2014 Integrated Resource Plan Terms of Reference.

4.3.2 COST-EFFECTIVENESS TESTING EfficiencyOne will apply the UARB-approved cost-effectiveness test.

AI summary EfficiencyOne is required to apply a cost-effectiveness test approved by the Utility and Ratepayer Board (UARB) as part of the regulatory proceeding. This test is a key component of the evaluation process for the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Demand Side Management (DSM) initiatives.

1) EST ABLI SHM ENT OF A STANDARDIZE D FILING FOR FUTU RE APPLICATIONS T O A PPROV E A DSM SUPPLY A GREEMENT - a) The Parties agree to the establishment of a standardized filing for future applications, the substance of which will be vette...

AI summary Parties agree to establish a standardized filing for future DSM supply agreement applications, including program descriptions, energy savings data, cost-effectiveness analysis, and rate impact details. The template will be reviewed by the DSM Advisory Group, with EfficiencyOne allowed to add relevant information.

7) COST-EFFECTIVENESS TESTING a) Through collaboration within the DSM Advisory Group, the parties agree to work to achieve consensus as to the methodology and assumptions of the cost-effectiveness screening test to be applied to future DSM...

AI summary Parties agree to collaborate through the DSM Advisory Group to achieve consensus on methodology and assumptions for cost-effectiveness screening tests applied to future DSM Resource Plans.

M07543 - EfficiencyOne 2016-2018 DSM Plan Deferred Matters In its Decision in Matter M06733 dated August 12, 2015 the Board approved the DSM Consensus Agreement, which referred a number of matters to the DSM Advisory Group ("DSMAG"). Two o...

AI summary The Board approved the DSM Consensus Agreement in M06733, deferring matters like standardized filing and rate analysis to the DSMAG. EfficiencyOne submitted updates addressing these issues, with some progress on expenditure criteria but unresolved cost-effectiveness testing and rate impact analysis. The Board requests clarity on resolving remaining matters by December 2016.

James R. Gogan Direct Dial: (902) 563-5920 E-Mail: [email protected] September 22, 2016 File No. 41736-18 Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 3rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax, NS B3J 3P6 Attention: Doreen Friis, Regulatory...

AI summary James R. Gogan clarifies EfficiencyOne's future filings for M07543, addressing the Board's concerns about concluding Rate and Bill Impact Analysis issues by October 31, 2016. EfficiencyOne agreed to develop assumptions with the DSM Advisory Group (DSMAG), including lost fixed costs, and engaged Elenchus Research to enhance the model. The October 31 filing will use NS Power's avoided T&D cost estimates.

included in the October 31, 2016, Rate and Bill Impact Analysis Report filing. The October 31, 2016 Rate and Bill Impact Analysis will use initial estimates of avoided T&D costs provided by NS Power. Article 8 of the July 21, 2016 Consensu...

AI summary The document discusses the October 31, 2016 Rate and Bill Impact Analysis Report, reliance on NS Power's avoided T&D cost estimates, and revisions to the model by Elenchus. The July 21, 2016 Consensus Agreement outlines agreements on enhancements subject to model review. DSMAG opted to retain the TRC test, focusing on improving non-energy benefit quantification. EfficiencyOne plans to collaborate with DSMAG and update the Board by December 31, 2016.

James R. Gogan Direct Dial: (902) 563-5920 E-Mail: [email protected] File No. 41736-18 June 30, 2016 Nova Scotia Utility & Review Board PO Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3S3 Attention: Doreen Friis, Regulatory Affairs Off...

AI summary EfficiencyOne's 2016-2018 DSM Plan application led to a Consensus Agreement deferring issues like standardized filings, rate/bill impact analysis, and cost-effectiveness testing to the DSM Advisory Group. The Board required unresolved matters to be returned by June 30, 2016. The Quantum Agreement included non-controversial provisions on DSM expenditure criteria and cost-effectiveness screening.

Cost-Effectiveness Testing The June 30, 2016 Consensus Agreements allows for further stakeholder engagement and discussion with respect to potential revisions to the existing cost-effectiveness testing methodology. EfficiencyOne is committ...

AI summary The June 30, 2016 Consensus Agreements allow for stakeholder engagement to revise cost-effectiveness testing methodology. EfficiencyOne seeks collaboration to refine the approach and will update submissions if further parties support the agreement. The Breton Law Group submitted this on behalf of EfficiencyOne, with a copy to Board Counsel M06733.