Topic:"Demand Side Management Advisory Group" in M10830

ngs equally among all class members. - The current analysis estimates annual impacts from 2011 to 2039, when the impacts of measures installed in 2025 expire. DATE FILED: 31 October 2022 Page 5 of 40 M06733, NSUARB Order, The Public Utilit...

AI summary The document discusses the use of Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA) in evaluating Demand Side Management (DSM) investments, comparing scenarios with and without DSM initiatives. It references the NSUARB Order M06733 and the Public Utilities Act, emphasizing how RBIA informs cost-effectiveness assessments and stakeholder considerations for DSM plans.

Figure 2: Avoided Costs Sensitivity Analysis: Average Participant Bill Impacts (2011 – 2039)

AI summary Figure 2 presents a sensitivity analysis of avoided costs and their impact on average participant bills from 2011 to 2039. The analysis evaluates how variations in demand-side management (DSM) programs and other factors influence electricity costs over time.

5. AVOIDED COSTS - Synapse asserted that, "a "no DSM" case is necessary for accurate R&BIA modeling. NSPI is in the - process of updating the 2020 IRP to reflect the impacts of recently adopted legislation and other - changes. As part of t...

AI summary Synapse argues a 'no DSM' case is essential for accurate R&BIA modeling, requesting NSPI updates to the 2020 IRP and DSMAG involvement. NS Power states it will analyze DSM scenarios and calculate avoided costs post-Evergreen IRP, not within its scope. E1 supports Synapse's request for a 'no-DSM' case and DSMAG engagement.

7. MODELING OF DEMAND RESPONSE RESOURCES - Synapse commented, "While we did not find specific issues based on this review, we are not - aware of other jurisdictions addressing demand response in an R&BIA or of any best practices in - that...

AI summary Synapse noted a lack of best practices for incorporating demand response into R&BIA, urging E1 to monitor methodologies. E1 collaborated with Elenchus to include demand response in the 2023-2025 DSM Plan and plans to refine approaches in future reports.