Topic:"Enabling Strategies Es" in M04819

6 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION Elenchus has developed a cost allocation model that consists of two parts: - Part One allocates all cost to programs so that the total costs of ratepayer-funded and taxpayer-funded can be determi...

AI summary Elenchus developed a two-part cost allocation model for ENSC, with Part One using UARB's 2011 methodology for financial statements and Part Two allocating DSM costs to NSPI classes starting in 2013. Two recommendations are proposed: EDSM costs split 25% system benefits/75% participant benefits, and Enabling Strategies costs allocated similarly where feasible, with proportional allocation otherwise.

peg) programs. Because Enabling Strategies are intended to enhance the results of DSM programs generally, program costs are a suitable proxy for the Participant Benefits of these Enabling Strategies. It is recommended that this approach be...

AI summary The text discusses allocating Enabling Strategies (ES) costs using DSM program costs as a proxy for Participant Benefits, recommending implementation starting in the 2013 Plan year. This approach aims to enhance DSM program outcomes through ES, with a focus on cost allocation to customer classes.

5.2 PRELIMINARY DSM RATE AND BILL IMPACTS Attachment 2 shows the potential impact on the annual DSM rate rider of the 2013-2015 DSM Plan by customer class. Since the 2012 DSM rate includes a true-up (balance adjustment) for 2010, the DSM r...

AI summary The document outlines preliminary impacts of the 2013-2015 DSM Plan on rates and bills, noting variations due to factors like the Cost Allocation Model (CAM), program cost reallocations, and NSPI forecast changes. Attachments 2 and 3 detail rate rider impacts and bill effects by customer class, with caveats about preliminary estimates.

Q. Do you have any concerns regarding evaluation of ENSC programs? A. Yes, I am somewhat concerned about the evaluation of some elements of Enabling Strategies. - The stated purpose of Enabling Strategies is to encourage the adoption of en...

AI summary The responder expresses concern about the evaluation of Enabling Strategies, noting that ENSC plans third-party evaluation only for certain elements (like Codes and Standards) but not others. The significant budget allocation for education and outreach initiatives requires independent evaluation to assess effectiveness beyond participation rates and claimed savings.