Topic:"Demand Side Management Advisory Group" in M09096

11 3.5 AVOIDED COSTS 12 Avoided cost values used for this analysis are presented i[n Table 1.](#page-193-1) The avoided costs 13 of energy and capacity were developed via a difference in revenue requirements 14 approach through the 2014 IR...

AI summary The section discusses the avoided cost values used in the analysis, noting that energy and capacity avoided costs were developed via a difference in revenue requirements approach through the 2014 IRP, while transmission and distribution avoided costs were calculated by NS Power and shared with the DSMAG. There is considerable uncertainty regarding the T&D avoided cost estimates, with actual values potentially being thirty to one hundred times higher.

odels. We thank ENS and the DSMAG for the opportunity to provide these revised comments. Sincerely, Jennifer Kallay, Senior Associate Alice Napoleon, Senior Associate January 31, 2019 Via email Holly Brown Regulatory Specialist EfficiencyO...

AI summary The document is a thank-you note from Jennifer Kallay and Alice Napoleon, Senior Associates, to EfficiencyOne and the Demand Side Management Advisory Group (DSMAG) for the opportunity to submit revised comments. The letter is dated January 31, 2019, and addressed to Holly Brown, a Regulatory Specialist at EfficiencyOne.

Comments In its presentation, E1 claims that energy efficiency costs less than NS Power's lowest fuel cost. As a lower cost—if not the lowest cost—resource, energy efficiency should continue to be the "first fuel" in resource planning. Ene...

AI summary E1 argues energy efficiency is cheaper than NSP's fuel costs and should be prioritized in resource planning. Current DSM plans underperform compared to 2014 IRP targets, with savings 10-20% lower. The Board's 2015 decision (M06733) emphasized aligning DSM with past IRP levels. E1's 2020-2022 plan exceeds 2019 spending, while NSPI claims the Board's alternative plan requirement implies lower DSM efforts. The Electricity Plan Implementation Act allows higher 2020-2022 spending.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-40: - Refer to the Appendix B workbooks, "Attribution" tab. Why does the model estimate total - lost revenues and total avoided costs for all customers together, and then reallocate these lost - revenues and avo...

AI summary The document discusses a model's approach to reallocating lost revenues and avoided costs across rate classes using historical revenue shares. EfficiencyOne revised its 2016 model to account for fixed cost reallocation after stakeholder feedback and recommendations from Elenchus Research Associates, aiming to approximate a Cost-of-Service Study without full complexity.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-19: 2 3 NS Power stated that it tested its proposed RBIA modifications on the 2016 RBIA and 4 presented that to the DSMAG on October 24, 2018. It is notable that E1's filing deadline 5 for the 2018 RBIA report...

AI summary NS Power tested proposed RBIA modifications on the 2016 RBIA and presented them to the DSMAG in October 2018. E1 had a short deadline to file its 2018 RBIA report. NS Power did not expect changes to be incorporated into the 2018 report and the DSMAG has neither endorsed nor rejected the modifications.

Issues 4, 5, 6 and 7 – Proposed Resource Plan, Alternate Scenario, Relationship to IRP and Performance Targets (excepting natural gas issue) The Parties agree the 2020-2022 DSM Plan will be delivered in accordance with the Alternate scenar...

AI summary The Parties agree to implement the 2020-2022 DSM Plan under the Alternate scenario, with a total budget of $110 million, delivering energy and peak demand savings. The DSM Advisory Group will be enhanced to address affordability, avoided cost analysis, and the relationship between DSM and IRP. A referral mechanism to the UARB is included if issues remain unresolved.

5.3.6 Implementation Strategy

AI summary The section outlines the implementation strategy for demand-side management and resource cost tests, involving entities such as the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board and Efficiency Nova Scotia. Key topics include strategic energy management and cost allocation methodologies.

- o other studies, reports and updates, as appropriate. Throughout 2020-2022, EfficiencyOne will continue to host DSMAG meetings and engage closely with stakeholders to discuss ongoing activities, as appropriate. In 2020, revised Terms of...

AI summary EfficiencyOne will continue to host DSMAG meetings and engage stakeholders during 2020-2022. In 2020, revised Terms of Reference for the DSMAG will be developed to improve future DSM applications. Other initiatives include working with Evaluation and Verification Consultants and pursuing commitments from the 2020-2022 DSM Resource Plan regulatory process.

13 Corpomte Research Associates. Au/umn2018 Atlantic Qum·terly 14 !bid 1 efficiency information and support with more Nova Scotians. o evaluation and verification recommendation updates; and 2 other studies, repo1is and updates, as appropr...

AI summary EfficiencyOne will continue hosting DSMAG meetings and engage stakeholders in 2020-2022. Revised Terms of Reference for the DSMAG will be developed in 2020 to support future DSM applications. The organization will also collaborate with Evaluation and Verification Consultants and pursue commitments from the 2020-2022 DSM Resource Plan regulatory process.

Meeting Agenda The Chair will develop the agenda for each DSMAG Meeting in collaboration with stakeholder and Member requests. Members shall email agenda requests to the Chair a[t [email protected].](mailto:[email protected]) An ag...

AI summary The DSMAG Meeting Agenda outlines procedures for agenda development through stakeholder collaboration, requiring members to submit requests via email. Agendas and supporting materials are shared on the DSMAG SharePoint Site three business days before meetings for review.

Meeting Agenda The Chair will develop the agenda for each DSMAG Meeting in collaboration with stakeholder and Member requests. Members shall email agenda requests to the Chair at [[email protected].](mailto:[email protected]) An ag...

AI summary The DSMAG Meeting Agenda outlines procedures for agenda development, requiring stakeholder input and prior email requests to the Chair. Agendas and supporting materials must be posted on the DSMAG SharePoint Site three business days before meetings to allow review by members. The document was filed on September 20, 2021.