E-1Report
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James R. Gogan Direct +1 (902) 563 5920 [email protected] 292 Charlotte Street Suite 300 Sydney NS Canada B1P 1C7 Tel +1 (902) 563 1000 Fax +1 (902) 563 1113 Our File: 223853 VIA E-MAIL April 8, 2024 Crystal Henwood Clerk of th...
AI summary EfficiencyOne provides an update to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board regarding the operation of its behavioural program under the 2023–2025 DSM Plan. The update outlines an agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements and serving the best interests of ratepayers.
Agreement Reached Between the Parties EOne and NS Power have reached agreement in principle respecting the transfer of CEM program data and have further agreed to share in the use of a single CEM platform – Bidgely. While both Parties will...
AI summary EOne and NS Power have agreed to collaborate on the CEM program using a single Bidgely platform, with EOne maintaining control over specific modules. This collaboration is expected to reduce costs and improve customer experience by minimizing duplication and confusion.
Evaluation and Attribution of Energy Savings Subject to the Board's approval, EOne and NS Power jointly propose that EOne assume ownership and responsibility for conducting all required CEM evaluation, measurement, and verification (" EM&V...
AI summary EOne and NS Power propose that EOne take responsibility for evaluating and verifying energy savings from EOne's behavioural programs using the CEM platform, excluding billing impact evaluations. This arrangement aims to streamline the EM&V process, reduce duplication, and ensure clarity for ratepayers.
e CEM. NS Power programs mentioned in the My Recommendations will retain NS Power branding as appropriate. - c) NS Power will transition the editorial control of My Recommendations to EfficiencyOne.
AI summary NS Power will retain branding for its programs mentioned in 'My Recommendations' while transitioning editorial control of the document to EfficiencyOne.
Note: EOne Proposes Responsibility for the Area Highlighted in Red below CEM Effectiveness Category Measurement Metric Measurement Description What is Measured How it is Measured Measurement Approach Load & Energy Usage / Low user groups a...
AI summary The table outlines various effectiveness measures for the Customer Energy Management (CEM) program, focusing on load and energy usage, cost, and paperless billing. It includes metrics such as billed amount impact, load reduction analysis, and changes in call volumes and handling times at the Customer Care Center.
E-3E1 (SBA) RIR-1 to RIR-5
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IN THE MATTER OF: EfficiencyOne Behavioural Program Update
AI summary This document pertains to an update on the EfficiencyOne Behavioural Program, likely discussing changes, performance, or impacts related to the program's implementation and effectiveness.
1 Request IR-01: 2 3 Refer to Exhibit N-1 in this matter, being a letter dated April 8, 2024 entitled "EfficiencyOne - 4 Behavioural Program Update - M10473" (the "Letter") along with the accompanying Schedule 5 A EfficiencyOne/NS Power -...
AI summary The document outlines a request (IR-01) for information regarding the roles and responsibilities of EfficiencyOne (E1) and EfficiencyNS (ENS), the meaning of 'DID' in Schedule B, and the data source for a load shift comparative analysis. E1 is the legal entity holding the franchise to deliver demand-side management programs, while ENS is the brand used for these activities. 'DID' refers to the difference-in-difference methodology used to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation and energy management (CEM) initiatives.
1 Request IR-02: 2 3 Refer to page 2 of the Letter where it states "In its Application for Approval of a Supply 4 Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between EOne and NS Power 5 (M10473), EOne noted its intenti...
AI summary The response to Request IR-02 outlines the launch of EfficiencyOne's Residential Behaviour program, including the Home Energy Report, which began in April 2024. It also addresses the potential expansion of the program to small business customers as part of the 2026-2030 DSM Plan, contingent on vendor support.
(c) Please refer to EfficiencyOne's IR response to (b). (d) Please refer to EfficiencyOne's IR response to (b). Request IR-03: Refer to the Letter, bottom of page 3 through top of page 4, quoted below and answer the questions that follow....
AI summary The response outlines the roles of Econoler and the Board's verifier in evaluating EfficiencyOne's demand-side management programs. It notes that Econoler conducts impact evaluations, while the Board's verifier confirms results. The response also addresses distinguishing load shift results from those tracked by NS Power's TVP/TOU program.
E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Small Business Advocate Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL available capacity achieved. Process and market evaluations also take place when deemed necessary. The evaluator's findings are submitted in Evaluati...
AI summary E1 provides responses to information requests regarding its programs, including the process for evaluating electricity energy savings and demand reduction. Evaluations are submitted to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB), with a Verification Consultant verifying the findings annually. E1 would rely on third-party evaluators if the transfer of Load Impact metrics is approved.
Date Filed: June 19, 2024 E1 (SBA) IR-04 Page 2 of 2 1 Request IR-05: 2 3 Refer to the Letter page 3 which states: "Further, EOne proposes that all savings generated 4 through the Bidgely CEM platform be exclusively allocated and attribute...
AI summary The document outlines requests and responses related to EfficiencyOne's (E1) reporting of energy savings and branding on the Bidgely platform. E1 clarifies that historical savings by NS Power will not be included in its performance results and explains branding changes on the platform.
94281NSUARB (EfficiencyOne) IR-1 to IR-5
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Request IR-1: - With respect to EOne and NS Power's agreement in principle to transfer CEM program data and - share in the use of a single CEM, and EOne assuming operational control of the content and - branding of the "MyRecommendations"...
AI summary The request seeks to determine the investment required by EOne to take ownership and manage the content on the Bidgely platform's 'MyRecommendations' page, following an agreement in principle with NS Power regarding the transfer of CEM program data and shared use of a single CEM.
Request IR-2: - Regarding Evaluation and Attribution of Energy Savings: NS Power will be relieved of it's EM&V requirements for Load Impact and EOne requests that all savings from the CEM be attributed to - EOne. - a) Is it EOne's intentio...
AI summary The document discusses the evaluation and attribution of energy savings from the Customer Energy Management (CEM) program, asking whether EOne intends to submit Load Impact Reports, why EOne should assume all savings from the CEM, and what measurement approach EOne plans to use.
7 a) Please complete the following table CEM Measurement Measurement Description Utility Responsible Effectiveness Metric for assessment Category (NS Power / EOne) Customer Billing Impact Billing Amount by bill period for CEM Load & High/L...
AI summary The table outlines metrics for assessing the effectiveness of Customer Energy Management (CEM) programs, focusing on billing impact, load and energy usage analysis, and service cost efficiencies. It includes categories such as billing amount impact, load reduction analysis, and paperless billing uptake.