Topic:"Demand Side Management Resource Plan" in M12932

IV.3.2 Commercial The Commercial regression model used for Phases 1, 2, and 3 followed the same fixed effects regression framework as the Residential model, less the control participants due to poor control group match results. In practice...

AI summary The Commercial regression model used in Phases 1, 2, and 3 faced challenges due to heterogeneity in the commercial rate class, leading to instability in the fixed effects regression. Modifications, such as switching to a mixed effects regression and using robust standard error calibration, were implemented to improve model robustness.

Demand Response Overlap between NS Power and E1 In its Decision on E1's 2026 DSM Extension Application (M12249), the Board provided: The Board agrees that concerns about E1's demand response programs are better addressed in its consultatio...

AI summary The Board's decision on E1's 2026 DSM Extension Application highlights concerns about overlap between E1's demand response programs and NS Power's Critical Peak Pricing Program. The Board expects E1 to address these issues in its upcoming five-year DSM Plan application and encourages cooperation with NS Power.

pilot programs, so components of the programs can change. The marketing timelines of both pilot programs differ, and both NS Power and E1's marketing teams are working collaboratively to grow cross-promotional efforts more holistically. •...

AI summary NS Power and E1 are collaborating on demand response (DR) initiatives, including the deployment of advanced building management systems. NS Power is evaluating Time-Varying Pricing (TVP) rate structures to manage peak loads, while E1 leads DR program efforts as the DSM Administrator in Nova Scotia.

Stakeholder Comment NS Power Response peak demand for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers. These efforts are akin to BC Hydro's DR programs, which incentivize businesses to shift their electricity use during peak periods. • The Compa...

AI summary The stakeholder highlights NS Power's efforts to manage peak demand for commercial and industrial customers through demand response (DR) programs, similar to BC Hydro's initiatives. NS Power is assessing its DR Program for the 2026-2030 DSM Plan period with the DSM Advisory Group, emphasizing a commitment to advancing DR solutions.

IV.3.1 Temperature Temperature influences customer consumption, as such the regression model used in the first Phase of the evaluation was modified to include heating degree days, refer to equation[s (19)](#page-135-2) an[d (20)](#page-135...

AI summary The document discusses how temperature affects customer energy consumption, modifying regression models to include heating degree days (HDD) in Phases 1 through 4 of the evaluation. The models are compared, with differences in coefficient nomenclature but consistent methodology across Phases 2, 3, and 4.

IV.3.2 Commercial The Commercial regression model used for Phases 1, 2, and 3 followed the same fixed effects regression framework as the Residential model, less the control participants due to poor control group match results. In practice...

AI summary The Commercial regression model used for Phases 1, 2, and 3 faced challenges due to heterogeneity in the commercial rate class, leading to instability in the fixed effects specification. Modifications such as switching to a mixed effects regression and introducing robust standard error calibration were implemented to improve model robustness.

Demand Response Overlap between NS Power and E1 In its Decision on E1's 2026 DSM Extension Application (M12249), the Board provided: The Board agrees that concerns about E1's demand response programs are better addressed in its consultatio...

AI summary The Board's decision on E1's 2026 DSM Extension Application (M12249) highlights concerns about potential overlap between E1's demand response programs and NS Power's Critical Peak Pricing Program. The Board expects E1 to address these concerns in its upcoming DSM Plan application and for NS Power to cooperate fully. An evaluation was conducted to assess load shift effects from overlapping programs.

Parameters Winter Overall Winter – Non-Holiday Weekdays Winter – Holiday Weekends Non Winter Annual Average Avg. Usage Reduction (kWh/day)a 54.0 ± 10.9 51.2 ± 11.6 62.3 ± 16.6 -21.4 ± 3.7 -12.2 ± 6.7 Avg. Usage – Commercial CPP Participant...

AI summary Table 47 presents the average usage reduction and relative usage reduction percentages for Commercial CPP participants across different winter and non-winter periods. The data indicates a significant reduction in usage during winter, with statistical significance confirmed for all periods.

Demand Response Overlap between NS Power and E1 In its Decision on E1's 2026 DSM Extension Application (M12249), the Board provided: The Board agrees that concerns about E1's demand response programs are better addressed in its consultatio...

AI summary The Board's decision on E1's 2026 DSM Extension Application highlights concerns about potential overlap between E1's demand response programs and NS Power's Critical Peak Pricing Program. It emphasizes the need for E1 to address these issues in its upcoming DSM Plan application and expects NS Power to cooperate in exploring these matters.