Topic:"Demand Side Management Resource Plan" in M03669

This Evidence is filed in support of the electricity Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan for 2012 (2012 DSM Plan). The Evidence is filed with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB) by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC or the...

AI summary This evidence supports the 2012 DSM Plan, filed by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB). It outlines the formation of ENSC in 2010, the transition of DSM responsibilities from Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI), and the development process of the 2012 DSM Plan.

6 NSUARB-NSPI-P-884 - 2009 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Update Report (November 30, 2009) 1 New Program Components 2 The 2012 DSM Plan introduces a number of new program components. These include: 3 4 · program components for renters and...

AI summary The 2012 DSM Plan introduces new program components, including initiatives for renters, multi-unit buildings, low-income households, and innovative financing. It also proposes changes to DSM screening using Total Resource Cost (TRC) at the program level and emphasizes communication of DSM benefits, as highlighted in the UARB's 2011 DSM Plan Decision.

6. DSM PURPOSES AND PRIORITIES In its 2011 DSM Plan Decision, the UARB recommended that ENSC conduct a "critical evaluation of expenditures to ensure money is spent on the most effective promotions and projects." 15 This recommendation was...

AI summary The UARB recommended in its 2011 DSM Plan Decision that ENSC conduct a critical evaluation of expenditures to ensure funds are used effectively for promotions and projects. This recommendation followed a request from the Consumer Advocate for clarity on DSM purposes and priorities in program design, budgets, and cost allocations. This section outlines ENSC's overall DSM purpose, guiding principles, and the process used to develop the 2012 DSM Plan.

Supra , note 10, para. 123. 1 · Low-cost Programs: Program costs will be minimized, where doing so does not 2 hinder meeting overall IRP targets in both the short and long term. 3 4 · Accessibility: ENSC will strive to provide access to ef...

AI summary The text outlines the guiding principles for developing the 2012 DSM Plan, emphasizing low-cost programs, accessibility, and long-term success. ENSC reviewed existing DSM programs, enhanced accessibility for low-income residents, consulted stakeholders, and engaged experts from other jurisdictions to improve program design and effectiveness.

REGULATORY ISSUES & RISKS Our review of the regulatory landscape led us to identify four issues that ENSC will need to address to ensure it is able to fully contribute to Nova Scotia's ambitious electricity DSM goals. 1. PERFORMANCE-BASED...

AI summary The document identifies four regulatory issues ENSC must address to meet Nova Scotia's electricity DSM goals. It highlights the need for a shift from annual to multi-annual, ex-post performance-based oversight of DSM plans, as recommended by the 2008 Wheeler Report.

2012 DSM PLAN ESTIMATES ENSC s staff, consultants, and NSPI colleagues are currently developing 2012 program designs and resulting savings estimates. It remains to be seen to what degree total forecast program savings will meet the IRP s o...

AI summary ENSC is working on 2012 DSM program designs and savings estimates, aiming to meet the IRP's DSM target. The feasibility of these estimates and the assessment of nonprogram savings are emphasized. ENSC may also project future DSM targets and address potential shortfalls with long-term savings.

DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH OVERVIEW: Development and Research (D&R) efforts in the current DSM Plan encompass market assessments, technology reviews, staff development, baseline studies and demonstration projects. To date, a substantial port...

AI summary The Development and Research (D&R) section of the DSM Plan includes market assessments, technology reviews, and pilot programs. The 2011 budget funds a residential fuel substitution pilot. ENSC is advised to consider broader D&R definitions, including experimental program designs and emerging technologies like cold-climate heat pumps. D&R activities may support long-term DSM targets by replenishing savings opportunities.

ed post-measure implementation to determine the applicability of collected trend data. Where metering was performed and completed, site contacts were asked to identify the building areas where meters or loggers had been installed. By confi...

AI summary The text discusses the post-measure implementation process for evaluating the 2010 C&I Custom Program, focusing on verifying the accuracy of metered data by confirming installation areas and ensuring data application in the DSM Administrator's M&V analysis.

d savings. As in the tracking analysis, project energy and demand savings were scaled by a factor of .76 to account for the fact that 24% of project savings had been claimed for the 2009 program year. 7.0 Conclusions Annual energy savings...

AI summary The evaluation found that annual energy savings were 97% of tracking savings, but tracking system data were outdated and based on the PDA rather than M&V results. Peak demand savings were 156.5% of tracking estimates due to differences in coincidence factors used in calculations.

you installed or pursued through the Commercial and Industrial Custom program? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Don‘t know [IF Q17 = NO / DON‘T KNOW FOR EVERY MEASURE GO TO Q20] IF Q16=YES: Q17. Was equipment of the same level or a higher level of efficien...

AI summary The text presents a series of survey questions related to energy efficiency measures, specifically asking whether equipment was purchased and installed independently by the respondent for the same or higher level of efficiency as that provided through the Commercial and Industrial Custom program. It also asks about the percentage of energy-efficient measures purchased independently.

Error Bands49 More Measurement 49 Problems of High-Performing Programs Importance of Housing Programs50 Directions for Lighting Lower Performing Programs Program Data Tracking Challenges Methods, Programs and Recommendations VI. References...

AI summary The document discusses error bands, measurement issues, and the importance of housing and lighting programs in demand-side management (DSM). It includes references to figures and tables related to DSM cycles, frameworks, and product diffusion curves, as well as a DSM savings verification report.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 ELI customers completed efficiency projects in 2009 and 2010. The resulting energy and 4 demand savings contribute to the IRP targets and are reported in this filing because they are 5 incremental to cu...

AI summary The text discusses electricity savings by the Extra Large Industrial (ELI) class in Nova Scotia, which were not included in the 2009 IRP Update. These savings are estimated at 80 GWh and 20 MW and are being considered for inclusion in the 2012 DSM Plan after verification. ENSC was informed of these savings during a stakeholder meeting in January 2011.

- 2 (EPS/Canada) Inc., to review the energy saving projects, perform site visits at the customers' - 3 facilities and provide ENSC with an independent preliminary verification and estimate of the - 4 savings. ENSC and its consultants then...

AI summary The document outlines the process by which ENSC and its consultants verified energy savings estimates for the 2012 DSM Plan, involving an independent industry specialist and notifying stakeholders of adjustments on February 28, 2011.

- 7 2012 DSM Plan with the UARB. 1 Request IR-2: 2 3 Please explain how ENSC would have planned to achieve 80 GWh of energy savings in the 4 absence of the unexpected savings from ELI. 5 6 Response IR-2: 7 8 In the absence of 80 GWh and 12...

AI summary The document discusses the 2012 DSM Plan with the UARB, including requests and responses about achieving energy savings targets, the impact of unexpected savings from the ELI class, and the role of the PDWG in mid-course adjustments to DSM programs. ENSC outlines investment figures and discusses stakeholder engagement.

- [20] Bernheim, Douglas (1994). "A Theory of Conformity." Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 102, No. 5(October), pages 847-877. - [21] Bertrand, Marianne, Esther Duflo, and Sendhil Mullainathan (2004). "How Much Should We Trust Differenc...

AI summary The text lists a series of academic references related to behavioral economics, psychology, and energy policy. These references include studies on conformity, peer influence, advertising content, and market transformation. The focus is on theoretical and empirical research that could inform policy and program design.

Date Filed: March 29, 2011 ENSC EAC IR-14 Page 1 of 1 1 Request IR-15: 2 3 Please explain how and why commercial & industrial programs are expected to achieve 4 32% greater GWh savings with 4% ($800,000) more budget than residential progra...

AI summary The document discusses the expected higher energy savings from commercial and industrial programs compared to residential programs, citing differences in measures, operation hours, and cost structures. It also provides percentages of projected 2012 energy savings relative to sector sales and explains how over- or under-achievement of energy savings is incorporated into future DSM plans.

Strategies - May authorize implementation contractor to work with third parties (local business associations or Chambers of Commerce) to further advance program participation - May provide targeted marketing support and either approves or...

AI summary The document outlines strategies for implementing energy efficiency programs, including collaboration with third parties, marketing support, incentive structures set by ENSC, and potential adjustments to program design features to achieve the goals of the DSM Plan within budget constraints.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL - The reader will note the linkage between increasing program unit costs and savings from codes and standards (the latter resulting in higher baselines and lower energy saving deltas, all else being equal). ENSC notes the...

AI summary The text discusses the 2012 DSM Plan and the challenges of balancing program unit costs with savings from codes and standards. It highlights the potential perverse incentives of assessing ENSC's performance solely on program unit costs. Enabling Strategies and low-income efforts are identified as high-cost components, with implications for future cost-effective savings.

3. Includes participation by low-income households 1 Request IR-5: 2 3 With respect to Figure 5.1, 4 5 a) If the annual avoided energy and avoided capacity costs used in the development of the 6 TRC's and PAC's are different from those use...

AI summary The document discusses requests and responses related to the derivation of avoided costs for the 2012 DSM Plan and the calculation of historic savings from Codes and Standards. It confirms that the methodology for avoided costs has remained consistent since the 2011 DSM Plan and explains the basis for the 10 GWh historic savings figure.

1 Request IR-21: 2 3 With respect to Appendix A, page 17, lines 5 – 7, 4 5 a) Please provide examples of "new program titles" that are currently being 6 considered. 7 8 b) If transition to the new titles begins in 2011, why are they not be...

AI summary The document discusses responses to requests regarding program titles in the DSM Plan and the limitations of the current regulatory model. It explains that new program titles are being developed and will be adopted in the 2013 plan, and highlights how the current regulatory framework may hinder flexibility in program delivery.

a) The electrical load forecast used for the 2009 IRP update is provided below. Cumulative 10 11 c) For each proposed measure in the 2012 Plan that does not meet the TRC test, please 12 provide an explanation of the "strategic or long-term...

AI summary The text discusses the use of the Total Resource Cost (TRC) test in the 2012 Plan, noting that most regions do not require a positive TRC at the measure level. It references a 2008 survey showing that while some regions use TRC as a formal requirement, others apply it at the program or plan level with exceptions.

1 Request IR-6: 2 - 3 With respect to Appendix A, the 2012 DSM Plan, please provide customer participation - 4 rates for each of the residential and commercial & industrial programs. Please present in - 5 terms of (a) number of customers p...

AI summary Request IR-6 asks for customer participation rates in the 2012 DSM Plan, specifically for residential and commercial & industrial programs, including the number of participants and percentage of eligible customers. The response indicates that data is estimated and presented in a figure.

multiplied by the total energy forecast presented in the 2009 IRP Update. Year Savings (% Eligible Savings (Program Savings (Non Program Incremental Achievable Potential Energy Eligible (non ELI) Energy Energy) GWh) GWh) Savings (GWh) (GWh...

AI summary The text presents a table showing energy savings percentages and figures from 2008 to 2031, including program and non-program savings, and requests for a chart on DSM expenditures as a percent of total NSPI revenues, along with underlying numbers.

(Canadian and U.S. Examples) 1 2 3 • In-year relationship: A recent Navigant Consulting benchmarking study focused 4 on achieved 2008 results suggests an even or positive relationship between unit costs and savings depth.[1](#page-22-0) 5...

AI summary The document references a Navigant Consulting study showing a positive relationship between unit costs and savings depth in energy efficiency programs. ENSC anticipates a similar relationship in Nova Scotia and suggests that future benchmarking should consider levelized dollar per lifetime kWh for more accurate comparisons.

Date Filed: April 8, 2011 Energy Futures Group (EAC) Page 1 of 8 1 Evidence of Glenn Reed 2 Energy Futures Group 3 On Behalf of 4 Ecology Action Center 5 E-ENSC-R-10 6 7 Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation Electricity Demand Side Management...

AI summary Glenn Reed, an energy efficiency expert from Energy Futures Group, provides testimony on the 2012 DSM Plan by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation. He outlines his professional background and experience with energy efficiency programs in various states, and states that his assessment will focus on the residential sector.

hed pairs of electric and gas cooling technologies. Interviews with manufacturers and research organizations were completed to assess current trends in product development. Focus groups were held in two locations in the state to examine de...

AI summary The text outlines projects involving energy efficiency studies, including cooling technologies, DSM technical potential analysis, Massachusetts C&I rebate design, and residential code impact studies. These efforts focus on assessing market trends, program development, and energy savings through surveys, software modeling, and stakeholder engagement.

3 Results prior to 2011 are verified results. The 2011 plan is as approved by the UARB, July 27, 2010. 1 The lower savings result from at least three considerations: 2 a) The cumulative DSM savings in the IRP are assumed to be the appropri...

AI summary The 2011 DSM plan was approved by the UARB in July 2010. The 2012 plan aims to meet IRP targets with lower savings and spending levels, including contributions from large industrial customers and legislated codes. ENSC's proposed plan for 2012 exceeds the energy savings target but falls slightly short of the demand savings target.

Table 4 – Comparison of Alternate DSM Plans Demand Savings (MW) ENSC Proposed Plan Matching Plan Providing Plan 2011 Energy 10% More Energy Savings Saving Than 2011 Enabling Strategies N/A N/A N/A Residential 11.3 13.7 15.2 C & I 11.9 15.7...

AI summary The document presents two tables comparing alternate Demand Side Management (DSM) plans in terms of demand savings (MW) and kilowatt-hours saved per dollar. The ENSC Proposed Plan, Plan Matching 2011 Energy Savings, and Plan Providing 10% More Energy Saving Than 2011 are compared across residential and commercial/industrial sectors.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-5: 2 3 Reference: 2012 DSM Plan (E-ENSC-R-10), Exhibit E-1, Appendix B, Table 2: 4 5 Provide a breakdown of new construction versus retrofit in the Prescriptive Rebate 6 program for Large Industrial Customers...

AI summary The document contains a request and response related to the 2012 DSM Plan, focusing on program breakdowns for Large Industrial Customers, including Prescriptive Rebate, C&I Custom program, and the distinction between 'Core Performance' and 'Whole Building' paths. The response indicates that the 2012 DSM Plan did not segregate new construction or retrofit data for these programs.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 buildings' performance and, as such, may generate spillover savings that cannot easily be attributed. • Residential Existing Houses: In this program, solar hot w...

AI summary The text discusses ENSC's rationale for promoting certain energy efficiency measures in residential existing houses, even when they fail the TRC test, citing strategic and long-term benefits. It also references other documents for additional context on measures included or excluded from the 2012 DSM Plan.

5.2.1 Findings [96] The Board has considered the evidence filed by the parties and agrees that a free ridership and spillover study, as ordered by the Board in its Decision on the 2011 DSM Plan, is required. In its Closing Submission, ENSC...

AI summary The Board has ordered a free ridership and spillover study, as required by its 2011 DSM Plan decision. ENSC has agreed to complete and submit the study by December 15, 2011.

6.0 ROLE OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT WORKING GROUP [136] On March 5, 2008, NSPI and most of the Intervenors in the 2009 DSM proceeding signed a Settlement Agreement ("SA") and filed that agreement with the Board as part of an amended DSM Plan....

AI summary The Program Development Working Group (PDWG) was established in 2008 under a Settlement Agreement to support the implementation of 2008 and 2009 Demand Side Management (DSM) programs. The PDWG included representatives from NSPI, Conserve Nova Scotia, the Board, and stakeholders. The group continued until the transition to the new administrator, ENSC, was complete in late 2010.

1207.vl 1 2 (b) Please have identify any measures for the Commercial and Industrial Programs which been added to or deleted from the measures filed in the 2011 Plan. 3 Request IR-3 4 5 Reference: TRC test be Exhibit applied at E-1, p.17, s...

AI summary The text outlines several requests related to the 2011 and 2012 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plans, including identifying changes to measures, elaborating on strategic benefits, and providing variance analyses for program expenditures. These requests are part of a regulatory proceeding involving Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC).

30 Reference: 2012 DSM Plan (E-ENSC-R-I0), Exhibit E-l, Appendix B, Table 2: 1 2 3 (a) of Provide a breakdown new construction versus retrofit in the Prescriptive Rebate program for Large Industrial Customers (if the new construction and r...

AI summary The text outlines requests for data and breakdowns related to the 2012 DSM Plan, specifically focusing on program spending, uptake data for Large Industrial customers, and allocation strategies for the Prescriptive Rebate program. Requests include tables and explanations of cost allocation.

his relates to annual DSM planning. Please also provide a comparison of under/over achievement of cumulative savings vs. planning for annual savings, specific to the 2012 annual savings projections. IR 18: Should over achievement in a prio...

AI summary The text discusses annual DSM planning, specifically focusing on the 2012 annual savings projections and the evaluation of over/under achievement. It also addresses changes to DSM screening and their impact on programming evaluation procedures at ENSC. Questions are raised about the achievability of energy savings, the cost of procurement, and the need for a presentation on the 2012 DSM Plan.

1 Request IR-19: 2 3 4 What barriers to participation in Commercial and Institutional Programs were identified and what steps were developed for the 2012 DSM Plan to increase participation by non participants? 5 6 Request IR-20: 7 8 9 What...

AI summary The document outlines several requests related to the 2012 DSM Plan, including barriers to participation in Commercial and Institutional Programs, the use of savings from non-administrator programs, the lifespan of program savings, the preliminary allocation of DSM Program costs, and the provision of spreadsheets in operable format.

6.0 ROLE OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT WORKING GROUP [136] On March 5, 2008, NSPI and most of the Intervenors in the 2009 DSM proceeding signed a Settlement Agreement ("SA") and filed that agreement with the Board as part of an amended DSM Plan....

AI summary A Program Development Working Group (PDWG) was established in 2008 as part of a Settlement Agreement to support the implementation of DSM programs. The PDWG included NSPI, Conserve Nova Scotia, stakeholders, and Board staff, and was intended to continue until the new Administrator, ENSC, became fully operational in late 2010.