Topic:"Cost To Customer" in M09096

1 Table 6: Residential barriers to participation and mitigating strategies Program Program Component Brief Description of Program Component Target Market Segment Barriers Addressed in Preferred Plan and How NEW RESIDENTIAL New Home Constru...

AI summary Table 6 outlines residential barriers to participation in energy efficiency programs and the strategies to mitigate them. It focuses on the new residential construction program, addressing upfront costs and lack of information through financial incentives, technical expertise, and education initiatives like the EnerGuide Rating System.

1 Table 7: BNI barriers to participation and mitigating strategies Program Program Component Brief Description of Program Component Target Market Segment Barriers Addressed in Preferred Plan and How INCENTIVES Energy Management Information...

AI summary Table 7 outlines BNI barriers to participation and mitigating strategies, focusing on incentives for energy management information systems in industrial and institutional markets. It addresses barriers such as upfront costs and internal competition for capital, offering financial incentives and support from EfficiencyOne staff and service providers.

7 8 While DSM investment is one factor among many that impact NS Power's costs and 9 rates, DSM investment is the only expenditure by NS Power that directly allows 10 customers reduce their power bills. DSM is an investment – not a cost. F...

AI summary The document emphasizes the benefits of DSM investment, stating that for every dollar invested, customers receive $4.80 in lifetime benefits. The Preferred Plan is expected to deliver $622.7 million in customer benefits, reduce energy production by 6,000 GWh, and lower average participant bills by up to 11 percent. The plan requires NS Power to increase DSM funding from 2.6% to 3% of total annual revenue.

2 Impact of $43 million vs. $35 million on a Residential Customer 2018 Residential Rate per kWh $ 0.15331 Amount % of total Amount of DSM included in 2018 - $35 million - per kWh $ 0.00383 2.5%a If DSM level was $43 million - per kWh $ 0.0...

AI summary The table compares the impact of different demand-side management (DSM) funding levels on residential electricity rates in 2018. A higher DSM level of $43 million results in a slightly higher rate per kWh compared to the $35 million level, with the difference attributed to the increased cost of DSM programs.

7 6.3.1.2 How does the Preferred Plan balance short term and long-term affordability? 8 9 A balanced and properly implemented DSM Plan resulting in real, long term cost 10 savings must be weighed against the rate impact of the plan in the...

AI summary The Preferred Plan balances short-term and long-term affordability by emphasizing energy efficiency as the lowest-cost fuel. While short-term rate impacts are considered, the plan focuses on long-term cost savings. Energy efficiency reduces fuel costs and lowers the fuel adjustment mechanism, benefiting all ratepayers.

Table 13: 2020-2022 New Residential Performance Indicators Year Investment ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Total Resource Cost Test (TRC) a Program Administrator Cost Test...

AI summary Table 13 presents performance indicators for new residential energy efficiency programs from 2020 to 2022, including investment, energy savings, participation, and cost metrics. It highlights trends in energy savings, investment, and cost efficiency over the three-year period.

- 11 Non-Participants see an average bill increase of 0.7 percent over the study 12 period. - 13 The class overall sees an average bill decrease of 2.1 percent over the study 14 period. - 15 The average rate impact over the study period is...

AI summary Non-participants experience a 0.7% average bill increase, while the overall class sees a 2.1% average bill decrease over the study period. The average rate impact is an increase of 0.8% or 0.1 cents/kWh.

29 • Further exploring NS Power's proposed means of allocating lost revenues and 30 avoided costs to rate classes; 1 • Discussing which avoided cost estimates to use when avoided cost estimates 2 change (EfficiencyOne indicated its intende...

AI summary The text discusses NS Power's proposed allocation of lost revenues and avoided costs to rate classes, focusing on the use of avoided cost estimates and historical data in the Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA) model. EfficiencyOne has provided its approach and expects to collaborate with stakeholders for the next RBIA filing.

f positive and negative rate pressures), which accounts for recovery of fixed costs that are not avoided due to DSM. The dotted red line shows the average net rate impact of DSM over the study period. This graph shows bill impacts of DSM a...

AI summary The text discusses the financial and billing impacts of Demand Side Management (DSM) programs, showing how they affect customer bills and participation rates. Graphs illustrate the average net rate impact, monthly bill differences, and cumulative program participation for tracked and untracked programs.

spent per first-year MWh saved) increases. For Efficiency Vermont, Figure 18 shows the impact of the shift away from lighting on overall portfolio yields over the next 20-year period ( RA in the figure refers incentive costs of implementin...

AI summary The text discusses how the average cost per MWh saved in energy efficiency programs increases as low-cost lighting initiatives are phased out, using examples from Efficiency Vermont and EfficiencyOne. The cost of achieving energy savings rises over time as more complex and sophisticated measures are implemented.

tates' DSM - Program Administrators (PAs) on their residential new construction, demand response, lighting, - appliances, consumer electronics, electric and gas HVAC and DHW, and behavioural programs. - 1 Mostly recently, my engagement on...

AI summary The testimony supports EfficiencyOne's proposed 2020-2022 DSM Plan, arguing it is affordable, reduces long-term power generation costs, and provides significant customer bill savings. The three-year investment of $129.1 million is projected to generate $494 million in avoided costs and $477 million in customer savings.

1. Instant Savings 2. Custom 8 We change the way people use energy™ Date Filed: March 29, 2019 NS Power IR-15 Attachment 1 Page 25 of 206 The purpose of this simulation was to evaluate EfficiencyOne’s current incentive levels. To support t...

AI summary This text discusses a simulation conducted to evaluate EfficiencyOne's current incentive levels, comparing them to three thresholds: cost to customer, program budget, and cost effectiveness.

d Industrial Small Project Cost 100% 70%-100% Business Customer, Direct Install Commercial and Industrial Customer, Small Purchase at Retail Price 100% 50% Distributor Commercial and Industrial Incremental Cost, Simple Customer, Large Capi...

AI summary The text discusses the basis for the incentive threshold in terms of program budgets, mentioning that thresholds may be based on total expenditure or unit costs, with some programs setting a maximum incentive for a project.

Timer Unknown Programmable Thermostat Low (under 40%) Outdoor Clothesline High (over 50%) For the purposes of this analysis, the unknown market penetrations were assumed to be under “Low (under 40%)”. The incentive for outdoor clotheslines...

AI summary The text discusses the market penetration of energy efficiency measures, including programmable thermostats and outdoor clotheslines, and highlights the need to investigate incentives for the latter. It also references the cost to customer incentive level threshold, suggesting a 50% boundary for residential programs based on retail prices.

Not Not Not Heavy-Duty Timer Included Included Included $20.00 $10.00 $18.00 Yes 50% $30.00 $11.75 $29.99 $30.00 $15.00 $29.99 Yes 50% Programmable Thermostat Not Not Not Outdoor Clothesline Included Included Included $20.00 $15.00 $20.00...

AI summary The text discusses customer cost incentive level thresholds for energy efficiency measures, noting that most current incentives are suitable, except for the dimmer switch and motion sensor with dimmer switch, where the customer cost exceeds the PME by up to two percent.

roject incentives, EfficiencyOne should take into consideration the energy savings persistence of the project. Comparison of Current Incentive Level to Incentive Level Thresholds Cost to Customer Program Budget Cost Effectiveness Measure I...

AI summary The document discusses the need for EfficiencyOne to track incremental costs to better understand the cost to the customer, noting that these costs differ from project costs and influence equipment replacement decisions. It also states that the Custom Program's incentive levels are appropriate and do not exceed the program budget threshold.

ement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between E1 and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (DSM 2020- 2022) M09096 (E-ENS-R-19) E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-22: 2 3 Reference: Appe...

AI summary The document outlines barriers to participation in various energy efficiency programs, with affordability and upfront costs being major issues. EfficiencyOne highlights that financial constraints, lack of access to affordable capital, and long payback periods hinder program participation, particularly for businesses and residential users.

ement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between E1 and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (DSM 2020- 2022) M09096 (E-ENS-R-19) E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-39: 2 3 Reference: Evid...

AI summary EfficiencyOne explains that demand reduction provides long-term benefits to ratepayers by avoiding mid and long-term capacity issues, even though it does not yield direct energy savings. The response outlines incremental demand reductions for 2020, 2021, and 2022 and addresses the calculation of capacity savings and avoided costs.

9.2.4 Mini-split Heat Pump Prices Table 35 provides the average cost of incented systems (not including incentives) and the average incentive across nominal capacities based on the Green Heat tracking sheets. This information indicates the...

AI summary Table 35 shows average costs and incentives for mini-split heat pumps (MSHPs) based on Green Heat tracking sheets, noting a slight decrease in prices and incentives since 2016. However, cost variations are significant, and data combines systems with different numbers of indoor heads.

M08604, EfficiencyOne Application for Approval of the 2019 DSM Resource Plan and Supply Agreement, NSPI Reply Evidence, June 20, 2018. 1 customers pay through electricity rates, which are among the highest in the country. 2 Additional rate...

AI summary The document discusses the affordability of DSM spending in 2020, noting that customers already pay high electricity rates. It highlights that NS Power has access to cheaper market-based energy and that load growth is being curbed by DER and non-regulated DSM. The focus is on determining the best level of DSM spending for customers during the 2020-2022 period.

Q. What would the first-year energy savings beyond those in the 2019 DSM Plan be? 21 38 EfficiencyOne application, Appendix A, page 45 of 95, lines 4-6. $ ^{35} $ The cost of incremental investment in the peak demand reduction in the Alter...

AI summary The first-year energy savings beyond the 2019 DSM Plan in the Preferred Plan is 13.0 GWh, with a unitized cost of $0.46/kWh. This represents a 77% increase in unitized cost compared to 2019, which is deemed unreasonable given the only 10.2% increase in energy savings and concerns about affordability and fairness.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 DSM Plan is an investment for the utility, with an annual return on investment of 19.4 2 percent over the portfolio-average measure life, and that it will produce over $475 million 3 in customer bill savings, which may e...

AI summary The DSM Plan is described as an investment for the utility with a 19.4% annual return on investment over the portfolio-average measure life, and it is expected to produce over $475 million in customer bill savings, potentially reducing the burden of non-DSM rate impacts on customers.

Date Filed: May 13, 2019 E1 (SBA) IR-13 Page 3 of 3 Sector Avoided Cost Savings Types 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Residential Energy Savings (kWh) $0.24 $0.24 $0.25 $0.25 $0.26 Residential Coinc. Demand Savi...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing avoided cost savings across different sectors and years, including energy savings, demand savings, and costs related to capacity, transmission, and distribution for residential and BNI sectors from 2020 to 2031.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-32: 2 3 Please explain how "The average marginal fuel cost for the 23-year period from 2011 to 4 2033 [of] $74/MWh" is related to the "$106.93/MWh used by E1 in years 2015-2030." 5 (Appendix A page 45) 6 7 (a)...

AI summary The document requests an explanation of the discrepancy between the average marginal fuel cost of $74/MWh over 2011-2033 and the $106.93/MWh used by EfficiencyOne (E1) for 2015-2030. The response highlights the relevance of historical data to demonstrate the difference between assumed avoided energy costs and actual marginal costs, emphasizing affordability and ratepayer protection.

(b) Please refer to the table below. Year General Rate Application Base Cost of Fuel FAM AA/BA DSM 30 emitting opportunity energy that will be available to NS Power on the margin compared 1 to the more expensive incremental DSM that E1 pro...

AI summary The document discusses the cost comparison between opportunity energy available at market prices and more expensive DSM measures proposed by E1. It references NS Power's evidence and requests information on jurisdictions withholding DSM support for cost-effectiveness. It also refers to a response directing to CA IR-10 and includes a request for details on measures in EfficiencyOne's DSM Resource Plan.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-24: 2 3 E1's Preferred Plan projects reducing peak demand of 120.1 MW at a cost of $129.1 4 million, which translates to a cost of approximately $1.07 million per MW. 5 6 (a) What is the current estimated cost...

AI summary E1's Preferred Plan projects reducing peak demand by 120.1 MW at a cost of $129.1 million, or $1.07 million per MW. The response provides estimated costs for combustion turbines and combined cycle units, with the former at $1.24 million per MW and the latter at $1.69 million per MW.

Table 9: 2020-2022 Existing Residential Performance Indicators Year Investment ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Total Resource Cost Test (TRC) a Program Administrator Cost T...

AI summary Table 9 provides performance indicators for residential energy efficiency programs from 2020 to 2022, including investment, energy savings, participation, and cost metrics. The data show consistent improvements in energy savings and participation rates over the three years.

Table 3: 2020 DSM Resource Plan Investment and Savings 2020 Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) a First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Total Resource Cost Test (TRC) b Prog...

AI summary Table 3 presents the 2020 investment and savings data for Demand Side Management (DSM) programs in Nova Scotia, including details on energy savings, peak demand savings, and cost tests. The table highlights the financial and energy benefits of various residential and business programs.

Table 7: 2020-2022 Residential Efficient Product Rebates Performance Indicators Year Investment ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Total Resource Cost Test (TRC) a Program Adm...

AI summary Table 7 presents performance indicators for residential efficient product rebates from 2020 to 2022, including investment, energy savings, peak demand savings, and cost metrics such as the Total Resource Cost Test and Program Administrator Cost Test. The data shows trends in participation and cost efficiency over the three-year period.

Table 11: 2020-2022 New Residential Performance Indicators Year Investment ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Total Resource Cost Test (TRC) a Program Administrator Cost Test...

AI summary Table 11 presents performance indicators for new residential programs from 2020 to 2022, showing investment, energy savings, participation, and cost metrics. The data highlights increasing investments and energy savings over the years, with a focus on cost efficiency and program effectiveness.

Table 13: 2020-2022 New Residential Performance Indicators Year Investment ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Total Resource Cost Test (TRC) a Program Administrator Cost Test...

AI summary Table 13 presents performance indicators for new residential energy efficiency programs from 2020 to 2022, showing investments, energy savings, and cost metrics. The data includes metrics such as total resource cost, program administrator cost, and levelized cost of saved energy across the years.

Scenario Year Investment ($ million) First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Total Resource Cost Test (TRC) a Program Administrator Cost Test (PAC) b Participation (projects) c Participation (...

AI summary The table presents investment, energy savings, and cost data for different energy efficiency scenarios over three years. It includes metrics such as investment amounts, energy savings, peak demand savings, and cost tests. The data is compared across preferred, alternate, and variance scenarios, with percentages indicating variances from the preferred scenario.

(avoided cost to ratepayers) that far outweigh the total utility investment by a magnitude & lt;sup>1 M08946, EfficiencyOne 2018 Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (31 October 2018), Electronically filed model version, Microsoft Excel file). 24...

AI summary The text discusses the avoided cost to ratepayers from a DSM Resource Plan, which significantly exceeds the utility investment. It references a specific rate and bill impact analysis filed in a proceeding.

Table 17: 2020-2022 Direct Installation Performance Indicators Year Investment (S million) First-Year Euergy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Penk Demand Savings (MW) Total Resource Cost Test (TRC) n Program Administrator Cost T...

AI summary Table 17 presents performance indicators for direct installation programs from 2020 to 2022, including investment, energy savings, demand savings, and cost metrics. The data highlights trends in energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness over the three-year period.