Topic:"Distributed Energy Resources" in M12282

Reference: Exhibit E-9 page 23. - (a) Does Synapse's support of the E1 proposed BCA test consider the source of funds for the DER programming? Specifically, given the funds for the programming are derived from utility rates, does Synapse e...

AI summary The text questions Synapse's BCA test for DER programming, querying whether benefits/costs should align with utility function (vs societal perspective) given funding from utility rates, and if non-monetary benefits (e.g., comfort, pride) meet utility principles for inclusion in electricity rates.

Synapse Energy Economics Responses to the Industrial Group Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL test to the utility function. A BCA test that only links benefits/costs to the utility function is essentially the PAC (also known as the util...

AI summary Synapse Energy Economics argues that the BCA test (PAC/UCT) does not align with Nova Scotia's policy goals, as noted in Courtney Lane's evidence. The Energy Board evaluates DSM plans at the portfolio level, not individual DER measures. Synapse contends that DER measures with cost-effective BCA results, including non-energy benefits, are 'useful' and 'used' once operational.

13 Reference: Exhibit E-9 page 23. - 14 (a) Does Synapse's support of the E1 proposed BCA test consider the source 15 of funds for the DER programming? Specifically, given the funds for the 16 programming are derived from utility rates, do...

AI summary The text raises two questions about Synapse's BCA test for DER programming. Question (a) asks if the BCA appropriately links benefits/costs to utility functions (vs. societal perspective) given funding from utility rates. Question (b) inquires whether non-monetary benefits like comfort and empowerment meet utility principles for inclusion in electricity rates.