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Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) Advanced Metering infrastructure (AMI) Behind the Meter (BTM) Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) Critical Peak Pricing (CPP) Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Distributed Energy Resources Integrat...
AI summary The document lists various terms and acronyms related to energy management, distribution systems, and regulatory processes in Nova Scotia, including technologies like Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), regulatory frameworks such as the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), and programs like On-Bill Financing (OBF).
State of Play in Nova Scotia In Nova Scotia, DER adoption and electrification has increased. From 2019 to 2024, EV vehicle registrations have increased significantly from 160 annual registrations in 2019 to over 2,800 in 20241 [, a](#page-...
AI summary Nova Scotia has seen a significant increase in DER adoption and electrification, with EV registrations rising from 160 in 2019 to over 2,800 in 2024, and net-metering interconnections tripling. Heat pump installations are also increasing, with forecasts indicating that by 2036, 73% of homes will use heat pumps for heating. This growth is expected to increase system peak demand by 28% between 2024 and 2035, emphasizing the need for proactive planning.
Overview There are multiple ways to enable customer DER adoption and participation. Some are better suited to specific DER technologies or customer use cases, and in many cases the most effective approach is a combination of mechanisms. Ju...
AI summary The overview discusses strategies for enabling customer adoption of distributed energy resources (DER), emphasizing the need for coordinated programs and market mechanisms. Stakeholders highlight affordability, funding, and cost allocation as key considerations, and stress the importance of aligning branding, messaging, and rate design to provide a seamless customer experience. They also recommend using pilots to test coordination and ensuring incentive design aligns with grid needs and future DER orchestration.
Roadmap Initiatives 2 2 1 Equipment Incentive Programs FOUNDATIONAL Targeted incentives encourage and enable DER technology adoption and transform consumer equipment purchases into grid assets. Many DER technologies cost more upfront than...
AI summary The document discusses initiatives aimed at promoting DER technology adoption through incentive programs. These programs reduce upfront and operating costs, enabling customers to choose equipment that supports a flexible grid. E1 currently offers various incentives and programs, including support for smart thermostats, heat pumps, and EV chargers, and participation in the Eco Shift DR program.
Qualitative Assessment of Compensation Frameworks Criteria Assessment Rationale 2 2 6 Financing Programs EMERGING Nova Scotia Context NS Power is not currently authorized to offer financing. In October 2022, the province amended the Public...
AI summary The document discusses the qualitative assessment of financing programs for DERs in Nova Scotia, noting that NS Power is not authorized to offer financing. It highlights the strategic fit of financing in supporting affordability and equity, while acknowledging potential cost and risk management challenges.
Enabling Strategies - Rates: Time of day rate with an off-peak, mid-peak, and on-peak rate; net-metering for solar - Programs: Peak time rebate program is a behavioural DR program with an award of $1/kWh reduced; direct load control (DLC)...
AI summary The document outlines enabling strategies for energy management, including time-of-day rates, peak time rebate programs, direct load control, and procurement of distributed solar with storage. It also discusses co-deployment processes between PGE and Energy Trust Oregon to serve high energy burdened customers.