Topic:"Cost Recovery" in M12438

3.2 Unit Cost - Unit cost data is a calculation output of E1's investment and savings over a defined time period. - Factors that influence unit cost results typically include: - the level of participation in a program or program component;...

AI summary The unit cost for E1's 2025 Plan is projected at $0.42/kWh, higher than the approved $0.38/kWh due to the inclusion of more complex markets. Residential program costs are higher due to a program pause from a cybersecurity incident and a shift in focus. BNI program costs are lower than expected.

17 Table 7: BNI Efficient Product Rebates BNI EFFICIENT PRODUCT REBATES (2025) BNI Efficient Product Rebates Energy Savings (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Expenditure ($ million) Unit Cost ($/kWh) 2025 Plan as Approved 38.5 7.2 8.4 0.22 2025 Ye...

AI summary Table 7 compares 2025 BNI Efficient Product Rebates performance against approved targets, showing lower energy/demand savings forecasts due to E1 managing spending within the $173 million 2023-2025 DSM Plan budget. Actual results for Q2 and YTD 2025 are reported, with strong early-year performance noted.

Request IR-2: Please explain the factors contributing to the decrease in energy savings and the corresponding increase in program costs observed within the Small Business Energy Solutions program.

AI summary The request asks for an explanation of factors leading to reduced energy savings and increased costs in the Small Business Energy Solutions program, focusing on program design, participant engagement, and market conditions.