Topic:"Cost To Customer" in M08604

t for further 5 information. Unit costs are calculated using energy and demand savings at the generator, net of free- 6 ridership and spillover, and unaudited expenditure amounts. DATE FILED: March 29, 2018 Page 4 of 68 Efficiency Nova Sco...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) achieved 130.7 GWh of net incremental energy savings in 2017 DSM programs, exceeding planned savings of 136.5 GWh. Peak demand savings reached 23.7 MW versus 21.0 MW planned. Total expenditures were $30.3M, below the $34.6M mid-course adjusted plan. Ratepayer benefits totaled $121M, with 85.4 kt of annual CO2e emissions avoided.

hich has a lower unit cost than that of the 5 Mail-In service, contributed to the reduction in the unit cost, thus resulting in better- 6 than-anticipated value for ratepayers. 7 8 BER also underwent a process improvement exercise in 2017,...

AI summary The BER program's lower unit cost and process improvements in 2017 contributed to better value for ratepayers. The Custom Incentives program achieved energy and demand savings below planned targets, supporting innovative projects through technical assistance and financial incentives.

0.40 First Year Energy Unit Cost ($/kWh) 0.35 0.30 0.25 2016-2018 First Year Energy Unit Cost ($/kWh) 0.20 2019 First Year Energy 0.15 Unit Cost ($/kWh) 0.10 0.05 0.00 Efficient Products Existing Houses New Residential Efficient Products C...

AI summary The first-year energy unit cost for various programs and measures is presented, highlighting that these costs do not account for the lifetime of the measures or the weighted-average measure life of a group of measures, a program, or a portfolio.

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 kWh 9 Cumulative Cost per kWh Saved 38.583 38.583 38.583 38.583 38.583 38.583 38.583 38.583 38.583 38.583 38.583 38.583 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 cents 10 Change in...

AI summary The text presents a table with cumulative cost per kWh saved and changes in small general rates and bills as a result of demand-side management (DSM). The data shows consistent values for cost per kWh saved and indicates changes in rates and bills related to DSM initiatives.

$2 Monthly Bill Impact ($) 3% 33 2% $0 34 35 1% -$2

AI summary The text presents a table showing the monthly bill impact in dollars for different percentages, with values ranging from $0 to -$2. It appears to be related to financial or billing considerations.

Monthly Bill Impacts (%) 15 0.3 Change in Rates (¢/kWh)

AI summary The text presents a visual representation of monthly bill impacts and changes in rates, measured in percentage and cents per kilowatt-hour, respectively. It likely relates to rate adjustments or tariff changes affecting customer bills.

Participant (Current Year) 132,398 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 kWh 9 Cumulative Cost per kWh Saved 16.462 16.462 16.462 16.462 16.462 16.462 16.462 16.462 16.462 16.462 16.462 16.462 16.462 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0...

AI summary The document presents data on a participant's cumulative cost per kWh saved, showing a consistent value of 16.462 cents, and references a change in large general rates as a result of demand-side management (DSM).

5,770 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 kWh 9 Cumulative Cost per kWh Saved 21.122 21.122 21.122 21.122 21.122 21.122 21.122 21.122 21.122 21.122 21.122 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 cents 10 C...

AI summary The text presents a table showing cumulative cost per kWh saved, with a value of 21.122 cents, and mentions a change in small industrial rates as a result of Demand Side Management (DSM).

2% 0.5 Monthly Bill Impacts (%) 15 Change in Rates (¢/kWh)

AI summary The text presents a visual representation of monthly bill impacts, showing a 2% change in rates and a 0.5% impact on monthly bills, along with a 15% change in rates per kilowatt-hour.

Monthly Bill Impacts (%) 15 Change in Rates (¢/kWh)

AI summary The text provides a visual representation of monthly bill impacts and changes in rates per kilowatt-hour, indicating a focus on rate adjustments and their financial implications for customers.

Rate and Bill Impacts of DSM on the Medium Industrial Class

AI summary The document discusses the rate and bill impacts of Demand Side Management (DSM) on the Medium Industrial Class, analyzing how DSM programs affect electricity rates and customer bills for this specific customer segment.

ipant (Current Year) 179,637 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 kWh 9 Cumulative Cost per kWh Saved 23.829 23.829 23.829 23.829 23.829 23.829 23.829 23.829 23.829 23.829 23.829 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000...

AI summary The text provides data on cumulative cost per kWh saved and discusses the change in large industrial rates as a result of Demand Side Management (DSM). This highlights the financial impact of DSM programs on industrial rate structures.

1.5% Monthly Bill Impacts (%) 15 0.2 1.0% Change in Rates (¢/kWh)

AI summary The text presents a visual representation of monthly bill impacts, showing a 1.5% change in rates and a 0.2% impact on monthly bills, with a 1.0% reference point for comparison.

24 Lost Revenue Program Costs Avoided Costs Net Rate Impact Average Net Rate Impact (2019-2032) This graph shows estimated bill impacts of DSM as percentage differences relative to the no-DSM scenario. 'Participants' represents a customer...

AI summary This text discusses the estimated bill impacts of Demand Side Management (DSM) programs, comparing scenarios with and without DSM. It outlines how program costs, lost revenue from reduced sales, and avoided utility costs affect the net rate impact on customers, including participants, non-participants, and total customers.

Monthly Bill Impacts (%) 15 0.2 Change in Rates (¢/kWh) 0.5% 16 0.0% 0.1 17 -0.5% 18 0.0 -1.0% 19 -1.5%

AI summary The text presents a visual representation of monthly bill impacts and changes in rates per kilowatt-hour, showing fluctuations ranging from 0.5% to -1.5% over several months.

$8,000 Change in Rates over previous year (%) 4% 31 $6,000 32 3% $4,000 Monthly Bill Impact ($) 33 2% $2,000 34

AI summary The text presents a visual representation of changes in rates and their impact on monthly bills, showing a 4% increase in rates and a corresponding $2,000 impact on monthly bills.

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AI summary The table presents data related to large industrial energy usage, showing increasing values over time, likely indicating trends in consumption or costs.

and 2017 Evaluation Reports (NSUARB M08604) NSPI Responses to SBA Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Regarding the energy and demand savings target for 2019, 4 5 (a) Does NSP agree with the overall targets of energy...

AI summary NSPI agrees with the 2019 DSM Plan's energy and demand savings targets (127.2 GWh and 20.2 MW) but notes that unmet targets could increase short-term costs for customers due to fixed cost recovery shifts. Long-term, reduced usage may lower overall costs if broadly adopted, though future demand savings would be needed to avoid peaking generators.

Energy‐related 64.19% 14 Distribution 0% Total 100.00% 15 Retail 0% 16 17 Demand‐Related Costs Energy‐Related Costs Total MWh Energy Total Amount 18 Rate Class 3 CP kW Demands3 Relative Share ($) Requirement 4 Relative Share ($) Relative S...

AI summary The table presents a breakdown of energy and demand-related costs by rate class, showing residential and commercial customers' shares of total energy costs and demand charges. Residential customers account for 61.5% of demand and 53.1% of total costs, while small and general demand classes show varying proportions.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-21: 2 3 Regarding the Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA) analysis included in Appendix C of 4 EfficiencyOne 2019 DSM Plan Filing: 5 a) What is the present value of the benefits to the participants of the DSM...

AI summary The response to Request IR-21 outlines the present value of benefits from the 2019 DSM Plan, the impact of the plan on avoided costs and lost revenues, and how changes in DSM measures affect the RBIA analysis. Key figures include $197 million in benefits and the explanation that non-participants do not influence avoided costs.

as honest and candid as possible. This attachment will NOT be evaluated. It will only be viewed AFTER the evaluation process has been completed and the selected Proponent is notified. 8.2.10 Cost Proposal (Table I0) Proponents shall provid...

AI summary The document outlines requirements for Proponents to submit a Cost Proposal in Canadian Dollars and to list sub-consultants. It also describes the interview process, which will involve specific project team roles such as the Project Manager, Technical Lead, and Software Lead.

Enabling Strategies 0.7 Enabling Strategies Total 4.5 Total 34.1 7 Source: 2019 DSM Plan, p. 18. 8 Cost of Saved Energy 9 Q. Please describe the cost of saved energy for E1’s proposed 2019 portfolio. 10 A. As shown in Table 4, the first-ye...

AI summary E1's 2019 DSM portfolio has a first-year cost of saved energy at $0.268/kWh and a lifetime cost of ~2 cents/kWh, higher than 2016-2018 programs but lower than Synapse's 2016 findings of $0.051/kWh (straight average) and $0.034/kWh (weighted average).

23 24 8 Assumes an exchange rate of $1 USD : $1.3 CAD. 9 Synapse Energy Economics. 2016. Estimating the Cost of Saved Energy: The EIA 861 database. 10 Ibid. Doc. No. 263331 Evidence of Alice Napoleon Page 11 1 Table 4. 2019 Investment, Fir...

AI summary The table presents 2019 investment data and unit costs for residential and business demand-side management (DSM) programs, including Efficient Product Rebates, Home Energy Assessments, and Appliance Retirement. It details first-year and lifetime unit costs for each program category, highlighting cost variations across initiatives.

3.9 2.3 Source: Response IR-05, Table 1: 2019 DSM Resource Plan Cost-Effectiveness Test Results and Participation Estimates 11 E1(Synapse) IR-5, p. 2. Doc. No. 263331 Evidence of Alice Napoleon Page 13 1 Q. How do you interpret the cost ef...

AI summary The 2019 DSM Resource Plan demonstrates a $3.90 system benefit per dollar invested in DSM programs, indicating strong cost-effectiveness. The plan shifts from lighting-focused savings (58% in 2018) to a diversified portfolio (49% lighting in 2019). This suggests potential for increased DSM investment while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

Request IR-20: - 30 Please refer to Tables 2 and 3 on page 2 of Appendix B. Please provide the following charts, - 31 over this same time period (including actuals through 2017, planned for 2018 and proposed for - 32 2019): - 33 a. Spendin...

AI summary The text requests specific data charts from Tables 2 and 3 in Appendix B, including spending, energy savings, unit costs, and avoided emissions over a specified period.

Request IR-22: - Please refer to Appendix C: Forward-looking Rate and Bill Impact Analysis. How have the - number of participants, savings per participant, and costs per participant changed for the 2019 - rate and bill impact analysis as c...

AI summary Request IR-22 seeks analysis of changes in participant numbers, savings, and costs per participant for the 2019 rate and bill impact analysis compared to 2017 and 2018, emphasizing the impact of non-lighting measures in the proposed plan. The query focuses on how these metrics evolved with shifting program composition.