Topic:"Demand Side Management Resource Plan" in M12451

For customers connected at distribution level, the following charge also applies, subject to the same provisions as the Demand Charge section above. per month Effective January 1, 2026 $2.332 Effective January 1, 2027 $2.527 32 cents per k...

AI summary The document outlines additional charges for customers connected at the distribution level, including a monthly fee effective from January 1, 2026, and a reduction in demand charge based on kilovolt ampere reductions when the transformer is customer-owned.

2 The Approved DSM Term refers to the full DSM Plan period in effect (e.g. 2023-2026, 2027-2031). Applicable Tariff PCR (cents per kWh) BA (cents per kWh) DCRR (cents per kWh) Domestic Service, Domestic Service Time-of-Day, Domestic Servic...

AI summary The Approved DSM Term refers to the full DSM Plan period in effect, such as 2023-2026 or 2027-2031. A table outlines various applicable tariffs and associated PCR, BA, and DCRR values for different service categories.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL - 1 Forecast DSM avoided costs/benefits please refer to Attachment 1 which provide the 2 avoided costs from the DSM Advisory Group (DSMAG) distribution on August 23, 2024. - 3 These are the latest avoided costs series, und...

AI summary The document references the Cost of Service Study Process (NSUARB M11475) and mentions avoided costs from the DSM Advisory Group (DSMAG) as part of the 2026-2030 DSM Plan development. It also includes a date filed and page reference related to NSPI responses to data requests.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Option One: 2 - 3 Keeping the 75/25 split assumption unchanged, NS Power apportioned the system cost benefits to - 4 rate classes based on class shares in the cumulative savings in their total electricity costs, inclusiv...

AI summary NS Power's Option One maintains the 75/25 split assumption and allocates system cost benefits to rate classes based on their share of cumulative electricity cost savings from the 2023-2025 DSM Plan over the 2023-2040 period. This approach uses cumulative savings as an indicator of benefits realized by each rate class.

• The current 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan was approved by NSUARB on December 6, 2022 with the following performance targets. Year Investment Lifetime Benefits First-Year Energy Savings Lifetime Energy Savings Weighted Average Measure Life...

AI summary The 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan was approved by the NSUARB on December 6, 2022, with specific performance targets outlined for investment, energy savings, and demand reduction across the years 2023 to 2025. The DSM Riders in effect recover 2024 DSM Budget costs of $57.5 million, which is about 3% of NS Power's 2024 revenue requirement of $1.9 billion.

Equity ~$400M per year on average through DRIP and ATM programs 1

AI summary The document mentions that approximately $400 million per year is spent on average through the DRIP and ATM programs, highlighting their significant financial impact.

to historic activities, the coefficient applied to historic DSM will also apply to the forecast 28 DSM. This does not imply that a portion of DSM activities is not taking place or that 29 M10473, EfficiencyOne 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan F...

AI summary The text discusses the application of a coefficient to forecasted DSM activities based on historic activities, referencing two filings related to EfficiencyOne's DSM Resource Plan and DSM Potential Study. It also mentions a 2024 Load Forecast Report and a confidential attachment.

DATE: June 27, 2025 Page 37 of 94 18 2023 DSM Programs Evaluation Reports, Residential Efficient Product Rebates Program, EfficiencyOne, Table 17, page 20.

AI summary The text references a DSM Programs Evaluation Reports, specifically the Residential Efficient Product Rebates Program, EfficiencyOne, and Table 17 on page 20 from a 2023 document.

1 10.0 PEAK DEMAND 2 3 The total system peak is defined as the highest single hourly average demand experienced in a - 4 year. It includes both firm and interruptible loads. Due to the weather-sensitive load component - 5 in Nova Scotia, t...

AI summary The document outlines the methodology used by NS Power for forecasting peak demand, including the use of end-use data and the impact of factors like EV charging and demand response (DR) programs. It also notes the shift in DR capacity estimates from 2025 to 2028 and the ongoing use of an effective load carrying capacity (ELCC) of 48%.

Medium Industrial Model MedInd_Salesm= MBin.Janm+ MBin.Febm+ MBin.Marm+ MBin.Aprm+ MBin.Maym + MBin.Junm+ MBin.Julm+ MBin.Augm+ MBin.Sepm+ MBin.Octm+ MBin.Novm+ MBin.Decm + MBin.Aft16 + b1×MEcon.ManEmp A binary variable for 2016 and subseq...

AI summary The Medium Industrial Model incorporates a binary variable for 2016 and subsequent years to improve model fit, reflecting a transition from declining to flat sales trends. A historical period of 2006–2024 was used for better accuracy.

Sensitivity Analysis The P10/P90 sensitivity analysis used Monte Carlo simulation for the economic and weather variables. The algorithm uses the following sequence: - 1. Once the deterministic SAE class regression models are completed, the...

AI summary A sensitivity analysis using Monte Carlo simulation was conducted on economic and weather variables, utilizing historical data and regression models to assess how variations in inputs affect the SAE forecast probabilistically.

Average Consumption for New Customers - In the Residential class, new customers are forecast based on new single family units (SFU) and multidwelling units (MDU), multiplied by average annual consumption for the two types of dwellings. - I...

AI summary The document discusses updated average electricity consumption forecasts for new residential customers in Nova Scotia. Previously estimated at 16,000 kWh/year for single-family units and 4,860 kWh/year for multidwelling units, the updated analysis using AMI data shows lower estimates of 14,600 kWh/year and 4,100 kWh/year respectively, leading to a projected reduction of 60 GWh in residential sales over a 10-year period.

7 7.1 Demand Side Management 8 9 In September 2022, EfficiencyOne (E1) received approval for an investment of $173.1 million for 10 its 2023-2025 DSM Plan activities. The plan targets 412.7 GWh and 78.8 MW in energy efficiency 11 (EE) savi...

AI summary EfficiencyOne received approval for a $173.1 million investment in its 2023-2025 DSM Plan, targeting energy efficiency and demand response goals. Amendments to the Public Utilities Act expanded the definition of demand-side management to include strategic electrification. E1 is developing its 2026-2030 DSM Plan with input from the DSMAG and will apply to the NSUARB in 2025.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL The consensus GRA change to the DCRR framework: - Aligns the Rider cost recovery processes resulting in a more transparent and complete Rider framework; [2](#page-171-0) - Extends the recovery/refund period for end-of-Term...

AI summary The GRA change to the DCRR framework aims to improve transparency and reduce volatility in rate impacts by extending the recovery/refund period for end-of-Term variances. The 2027 DSM expense is set at $63.8 million based on the legislated 2026 amount. NS Power is involved in DSM Plan development through the DSM Advisory Group.

FOR NOVEMBER 2027 (1) MWH SALES (2) ENERGY LINE LOSSES (3) ENERGY REQUIREMENT (4) CLASS NON- COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (5) SYSTEM COINCIDENT FACTOR (6) SYSTEM COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (7) DEMAND LINE LOSSES (8) SYSTEM COIN. PEAK DMD. (KW) (9) SYSTE...

AI summary The document presents a detailed table of energy sales, losses, and demand metrics for different customer classes in November 2027, including domestic, industrial, municipal, and others. It includes data on energy losses, demand factors, and system coincident demand, with aggregated totals and subtotals.

ection is filed under subsection 93.4(4) or (5) of the Act. 4 (1) The Act is amended by adding the following after section 93.3: Definitions 93.4 (1) The following definitions apply in this section. FABI surplus, of a foreign affiliate (re...

AI summary The text outlines an amendment to the Act, specifically adding definitions under section 93.4. It defines FABI surplus in relation to a foreign affiliate, including specific conditions related to taxable surplus calculations under the Income Tax Regulations.

ductible 248(1), but does not include a natural person or a part- par l’effet de la division 95(2)f.11)(ii)(D)) nership. (contribuable) sur le total des sommes dont chacune re- présente : transaction includes an arrangement or event. (opér...

AI summary The text outlines definitions related to tax regulations, including terms such as 'transaction,' 'transferred capacity,' and provisions under subsection 95(2)f.11)(ii)(D). It discusses revenue from interests and financing of affiliated companies and sums included under specific tax subdivisions.

2 the foreign affiliate’s relevant affiliate écrit en vertu de la présente division selon les interest and financing expenses (as de- modalités réglementaires, fined in subsection 18.2(1)) (determined without regard to this clause and subs...

AI summary The text outlines specific financial calculations related to a foreign affiliate's interest and financing expenses, as well as foreign accrual property losses, under a regulatory framework. These calculations are determined without regard to certain subsections of the Income Tax Regulations.

3 les dépenses d’intérêts et de finance- (determined without regard to this clause, ment de la société affiliée pertinentes clause (D) and subsection 18.2(19)) for the (au sens du paragraphe 18.2(1)) de la socié- taxation year, and té étra...

AI summary The text outlines the determination of interest and finance expenses of a foreign affiliate, excluding specific provisions, and references the foreign affiliate's foreign accrual property loss or income for the taxation year.

[37] The terms of the settlement agreement are set out in a schedule to the agreement and provide as follows: GRA Element Settlement Terms Capital Structure a) An equity thickness of 40% for rate setting purposes will be retained. DSM Ride...

AI summary The settlement agreement outlines terms related to capital structure, the DSM Rider, and the Weather Normalization Mechanism. It retains a 40% equity thickness for rate setting, amends the DSM Rider with revisions to be negotiated with EfficiencyOne, and removes the request for a Weather Normalization Mechanism while agreeing to participate in an information session.

[37] The terms of the settlement agreement are set out in a schedule to the agreement and provide as follows: GRA Element Settlement Terms Capital Structure a) An equity thickness of 40% for rate setting purposes will be retained. DSM Ride...

AI summary The settlement agreement outlines terms related to capital structure, DSM Rider amendments, and the removal of a Weather Normalization Mechanism request. NS Power is required to adjust its DSM Rider and engage in an information session regarding weather normalization mechanisms.