Topic:"Demand Side Management" in M12969

Summary of Request - 1. In accordance with the Board's Decision and Order in M11893 approving amendments to the approved Flowthrough Formulas, the Berwick Electric Commission ("BEC") is requesting approval of changes to the rates of all it...

AI summary The Berwick Electric Commission (BEC) is requesting approval to adjust customer rates to reflect increased purchased power costs, including demand-side management programs, amounting to $222,896. The calculation excludes deferred costs and changes related to legislation and power purchase agreements. BEC also requests inclusion of a true-up mechanism in its next General Rate Application.

For the test year Calendar 2023 16,352,355 15,942,928 16,147,642 16,309,118 Connections Actual Forecast Test Year Description Consumption Service Code Description Consumption General Consumption 6,732,891 EGCONS General Consumption 6,986,5...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of energy consumption across various categories for the test year Calendar 2023, including general, industrial, commercial, and residential consumption, along with specific rate-based consumption figures and net metering data.

RATES The rates set out below are the rates for electric supply and service when payment is made within 30 days from the date rendered as shown on the bill. Bills which are not paid within 30 days will be subject to fill interest rate of 1...

AI summary The document outlines the rates for electric supply and service, including late payment interest rates. It also describes a formula used by the Berwick Electric Commission to adjust rates based on changes in purchased power costs, including DSM charges, without requiring a public hearing. The Board may also make adjustments if new power sources are introduced or agreements are amended.

GENERAL DEMAND TIME-OF-USE RATE (OPTIONAL) The rate is available to customers meeting the availability criteria of the General Demand rate class who install heat storage systems and controls to enable time shifting of heating and other loa...

AI summary The General Demand Time-of-Use Rate (Optional) is available to customers who install heat storage systems and controls. Customers must remain on the rate for one year, with notice required to revert. Demand charges outside the winter peak period are discounted, and BEC staff may inspect systems for compliance.

GENERAL DEMAND PEAK CO-INCIDENCE RATE (OPTIONAL) The rate is available to customers meeting the availability criteria of the General Demand rate class who install heat storage systems and/or controls to enable load shedding upon receipt of...

AI summary The General Demand Peak Co-Incidence Rate is an optional rate for customers who install heat storage systems and controls to enable load shedding during peak demand periods. Customers on this rate receive a demand control credit based on their kilowatt reduction during winter peak hours, with specific limits on demand control intervals and compliance checks by BEC staff.

Demand Reduction Rider Where it can be shown, that a customer, with 6 out of 12 monthly billing demands in the calendar year in excess of 1000 kVA, has contributed through a concentrated effort at reducing his winter peak demands at a time...

AI summary The Demand Reduction Rider outlines a program where customers who reduce their winter peak demand, coinciding with the Utility's peak demand, can receive a 50/50 credit on their bills for October and November. Qualification requires reducing winter demand to 80% of summer demand averages.

"Purchased Power Cost Changes, including Demand-Side Management ("DSM") charges" In order to recover costs due to power purchase changes and upon notice by the Berwick Electric Commission ("BEC") to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board...

AI summary The document outlines a formula and process for adjusting energy and demand rates to recover changes in purchased power costs, including demand-side management (DSM) charges, based on projections and calculations provided by the Berwick Electric Commission (BEC). Adjustments can be made without a public hearing, with the Board reserving the right to review for reasonableness.

GENERAL DEMAND TIME-OF-USE RATE (OPTIONAL) The rate is available to customers meeting the availability criteria of the General Demand rate class who install heat storage systems and controls to enable time shifting of heating and other loa...

AI summary The General Demand Time-of-Use Rate (Optional) is available to customers who install heat storage systems and controls to shift heating and other loads. Customers must remain on this rate for one year, with notice required to revert. Demand charges outside the winter peak period are discounted, while demand during winter peak hours is ratcheted. BEC staff may inspect systems to ensure compliance and performance.

GENERAL DEMAND PEAK CO-INCIDENCE RATE (OPTIONAL) The rate is available to customers meeting the availability criteria of the General Demand rate class who install heat storage systems and/or controls to enable load shedding upon receipt of...

AI summary The General Demand Peak Co-Incidence Rate is an optional rate for customers who install heat storage systems and/or controls to enable load shedding. Customers must remain on this rate for one year, and are required to reduce load during winter peak periods. They receive a demand control credit based on their demand reduction. BEC establishes a peak demand defense point and inspects systems for compliance.

"Purchased Power Cost Changes, including Demand-Side Management ("DSM") charges" In order to recover costs due to power purchase changes and upon notice by the Berwick Electric Commission ("BEC") to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board...

AI summary The document outlines a formula for adjusting energy and demand rates to recover changes in purchased power costs, including DSM charges, based on estimated cost changes and revenue from rate classes. The process involves using BEC's budget projections and adjusting rates without a public hearing under certain conditions.

GENERAL DEMAND TIME-OF-USE RATE (OPTIONAL) The rate is available to customers meeting the availability criteria of the General Demand rate class who install heat storage systems and controls to enable time shifting of heating and other loa...

AI summary The General Demand Time-of-Use Rate (optional) is available to customers who install heat storage systems and controls. Customers must remain on this rate for one year, with notice required to revert. Demand charges outside winter peak hours are discounted, and BEC staff may inspect systems for compliance.

GENERAL DEMAND PEAK CO-INCIDENCE RATE (OPTIONAL) The rate is available to customers meeting the availability criteria of the General Demand rate class who install heat storage systems and/or controls to enable load shedding upon receipt of...

AI summary The General Demand Peak Co-Incidence Rate is an optional rate available to customers who install heat storage systems and controls for load shedding during peak demand periods. Customers are required to remain on this rate for one year and receive a demand control credit based on their kilowatt demand reduction during winter peak periods, as determined by BEC.