Topic:"Energy Efficiency Resource Assessment Model" in M12282

set out in the National Standard Practice Manual (“NSPM”) for Distributed Energy Resources (“DER”); 3 b) Nova Scotia’s policy goals and objectives, as articulated in legislation; c) input from the DSMAG during workshops; and d) Nova Scotia...

AI summary The document outlines the proposed Best Interest of Customers (BCA) test design, incorporating non-utility system impacts like greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants, aligned with Nova Scotia's sustainability goals. Inputs included the DSMAG's workshop feedback, policy objectives, and E1's DSM Plan performance data.

re reflective of accurate and current data, and of any changes to Nova Scotia policy objectives. This ‘evergreen’ review would be conducted in advance of the development of a new DSM Plan. 24. The utility system impacts and other fuel impa...

AI summary E1 proposes replacing the TRC test with the BCA test (1.0 ratio threshold) for assessing DSM Plans, emphasizing accurate data, evergreen reviews, and quantifying impacts via avoided costs, social cost of carbon, and societal benefits using a 2% discount rate. The BCA test is argued to align with ratepayer interests and regulatory priorities.

ctrification programs, which can 27 be influenced by the commodity costs of displaced fuels 19 Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act, SNS 2021, c 20, section 7(b) DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 16 of 38 EfficiencyOne Benefit-...

AI summary The text discusses the importance of including non-utility impacts, such as fuel savings and GHG emissions, in the cost-effectiveness analysis of strategic electrification programs under the BCA. The amendment to the PUA in 2022 expanded the definition of demand-side management to include strategic electrification.

st E1 in carrying out this directive. Following a 17 competitive RFP process, E1 retained EFG to act as E1’s consultant in relation to the development of the 18 optimal cost-effectiveness test. 19 20 7.2 EFG SCOPE AND MANDATE 21 EFG’s scop...

AI summary E1 retained EFG to assist in developing a cost-effectiveness test for DSMAG workshops, aligning with Nova Scotia legislation, the NSPM, and using recent local data.

tely 13 used by E1 for screening the 2027-2031 DSM portfolio are likely to be from the same sources, but in 14 many cases will be updated from the values used by EFG for the illustrative examples. 15 Table 3: Data Sources and Application i...

AI summary The document discusses data sources used by E1 for the 2027-2031 DSM portfolio, noting that they are likely from the same sources as EFG but may be updated. It also references the National Energy Screening Project and National Standard Practice Manuals used in benefit-cost analysis and utility system impacts.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ ÿÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 20 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !"#ÿ%&'(ÿ) +#,+-"ÿ.#,#/-+0ÿ,...

AI summary The document outlines the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual and discussing the application of benefit-cost analysis in regulatory proceedings, including the use of standardized practices and evaluation methods.

ÿCD@Z NMNÿB@ÿR@ABÿJLAB@VMDAÿB@ÿNMFDOUÿBRMÿ J@ABAÿ@FÿA@VMÿGHIAÿ ?@ABÿKLAB@VMDÿaHSAÿ bMEMF BAÿOENÿJ@ABAÿ@FÿGHIAÿBROBÿODMÿAMCODOBMÿFD@VÿMEMDWUcDMPOBMNÿ VCOJBAÿ d@\c EJ@VMÿaHSAÿ a@EcMEMDWUÿTMEMF BAÿOENÿJ@ABAÿBROBÿOFFMJBÿP@\c EJ@VMÿGHIÿR@ABÿJLA...

AI summary The text discusses the regulation of energy efficiency programs and the importance of cost-benefit analysis in utility proceedings. It references the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis and highlights the need for proper evaluation of energy efficiency initiatives and their impact on utility operations and customer affordability.

!"##$%&ÿ $() +,-(ÿ.-/-01+2ÿ1+30 4/05,/50-ÿ6$789:ÿ;<ÿ <=>?@;=>AÿBCB=>DÿEFÿBD;@=ÿD>=>@Bÿ; D><=ÿ BCB=>DBÿ=G;=ÿ><;HI>Bÿ=JEKJ;CÿLEDDM< L;= E<ÿH>=J>><ÿM= I = >Bÿ; @BNÿ $220-2 /O0Pÿ;ÿLEDQ; ?E= ;=>BÿJ =GÿQ@EAML>@BÿEFÿ;ÿM= I =CÿB>@ L>ÿBMLGÿ;Bÿ>I>L=...

AI summary The text discusses the regulation of energy efficiency programs, including the use of benefit-cost analysis and the evaluation of program effectiveness. It also references the role of the Building Code Division and Nova Scotia Power in implementing and assessing these programs.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ ÿÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 32 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !"#$%!&ÿ'()ÿ )+ ,-ÿ.,/)+ 01ÿ...

AI summary This document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the process for evaluating energy efficiency programs, including benefit-cost analysis and compliance with standards. The document also mentions the application of the =>? framework and the use of standardized practices in energy efficiency evaluations.

).'+ . '5ÿ80-ÿ186ÿ+)6,3+.)6@ÿ 0.43- 01ÿ=>?6@ÿ.80ÿ7)ÿ 3'ÿ 0',ÿ 4)/)4 9)-ÿ.,6'6ÿ',ÿ844,Hÿ2,+ÿ8ÿ+)48' /)45ÿ6 A 4)@ÿ- +).'ÿ.,A 8+ 6,0ÿ8.+,66ÿ- 22)+)0'ÿ+)6,3+.)6:ÿÿ sLCE$TLoÿTJKLMCB&ÿ A 8.'6ÿ'(8'ÿ8+)ÿ) ).')-ÿ',ÿ7)ÿ,2ÿ6322 . )0'ÿA810 '3-)ÿ',ÿ822...

AI summary The text discusses regulatory proceedings related to energy efficiency programs, cost recovery mechanisms, and the implementation of energy efficiency initiatives. It references the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis and Nova Scotia Power, emphasizing the importance of cost-effectiveness and program evaluation in the regulatory process.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ ÿÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 34 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !"#$%&ÿ( )$ÿ #)$ÿ+ ( ,-ÿ.ÿ/0...

AI summary The text references the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and the National Standard Practice Manual, discussing the application of benefit-cost analysis in regulatory proceedings and the use of standard practices in evaluating energy efficiency programs. It highlights the role of regulatory frameworks and the importance of standardized procedures in assessing the impact of energy efficiency initiatives.

C: :G=:?<ÿG?C5A5>ÿ @UÿA5IFBD=?A;ÿ?Aÿ?=45Aÿ5<=:=:5;ÿ=4D=ÿ?C5A;55ÿJKLÿ:<:=:D=:C5;Pÿ  ÿA5Q5A;ÿ@A?D>BUÿ=?ÿD ;Hÿ:NTB5N5<=;Hÿ?Aÿ;FTT?A=;ÿJKL;ÿF;: ;ÿ =4D=ÿDA5ÿ?C5A;55<ÿ@UÿA5IFBD=?A;ÿ?Aÿ?=45Aÿ>5G:;:? 5;ÿ: ÿF=:B:=:5;€ÿTF@B:GBUÿ ?S<5>ÿF=:B:=:5;€ÿ...

AI summary The text discusses the regulation of energy efficiency programs and the analysis of cost-benefit assessments in Nova Scotia. It includes references to energy efficiency initiatives, regulatory processes, and the evaluation of various programs aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing costs.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 41 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ ÿ !"#ÿ%&'()&) +,+-. ÿ/+0,+)...

AI summary The document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the application of HIJ (a program or initiative) and its impact on energy efficiency, including benefits, cost considerations, and implementation strategies.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 47 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !"#ÿ%&'(ÿ) +,-#+."ÿ/012ÿ345...

AI summary The text discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines various aspects of benefit-cost analysis, including the application of standards, evaluation methods, and considerations for different types of projects and programs.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 48 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !"#! $%ÿ'ÿ) % )ÿ+%,ÿ ,ÿ ÿ-)...

AI summary This document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the evaluation of energy efficiency programs, including the use of benefit-cost analysis and the application of standard practices for assessing program effectiveness.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 69 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !"ÿ#"$ÿ%&"&ÿ'()ÿ&" (+,-)$ÿ....

AI summary This document discusses the application of the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines procedures for evaluating benefit-cost analysis in regulatory proceedings, including the use of the 678 framework and the role of the Benefit-Cost Analysis Framework in assessing energy efficiency programs.

ÿ @ABCDÿEFGÿHIDJDKLJÿJMNDÿDOANHCDJÿMPÿQMRÿJDSMKTAIUÿLDJLJÿSMVCTÿBDÿVJDTÿLMÿNAWDÿTDSXJXMKJÿIDYAITXKYÿ NAIYXKACCUÿSMJLFDPPDSLXZDÿ[]J^ÿ_KÿLQXJÿDOANHCDÿ̀LQDÿHIXNAIUÿLDJLÿXKSCVTDJÿACCÿVLXCXLUÿJUJLDNÿXNHASLJÿ̀CMRF XKSMNDÿXNHASLJÿ̀AKTÿMLQDIÿPVDCJ...

AI summary The text discusses the implementation and impact of the ["] mechanism, emphasizing its role in energy regulation and cost management. It highlights concerns about delayed base rates and the need for adjustments to align with actual costs. The discussion also touches on the integration of various regulatory processes and the evaluation of energy efficiency programs.

ÿ"#$ÿ&#'#() +ÿ,'"ÿ-.+ +ÿ /012ÿ3045678ÿ58727962ÿ4ÿ3464:;<ÿ;=ÿ607ÿ849<7ÿ;=ÿ>797=162ÿ49?ÿ3;262ÿ6046ÿ@1<06ÿ>7ÿ455:134>:7ÿ6;ÿ49AÿBCDÿ 6A57Eÿ193:F?19<ÿ4ÿ>817=ÿ?72381561;9ÿ;=ÿ7430ÿ6A57ÿ;=ÿ>797=16ÿ;8ÿ3;26GÿH045678ÿIÿ?72381>72ÿ2;@7ÿ4??161;94:ÿ 122F...

AI summary The document discusses the implementation of BCD (likely a program or regulation) and its impact on energy management and efficiency. It outlines the role of BCD in shaping energy policies, the challenges in implementation, and the need for alignment with broader energy efficiency goals. The text also touches on the evaluation of energy programs and the importance of stakeholder engagement.

A:LHÿÿ #$%$&'() %ÿ]'.'/)(3ÿ  6 74ÿP@8ÿM>=B9?ÿ=;ÿE898 88?ÿ?@8ÿ;=<8CM:?8Aÿ78MJÿO=MAI^_ÿX@DC@ÿ ?F7DCMOOFÿD9COBA8:ÿM9ÿMAAD?D=9MOÿ<8:8 M M 88?ÿD?:ÿ7OM99D9Eÿ<8YBD<8>89?Hÿÿ  74ÿP@8ÿ8;;8C?ÿ=;ÿMÿV5Wÿ=9ÿE898 D?8Aÿ?=ÿD9:?M9C8:ÿX@89ÿMÿ̀abcdÿ=78...

AI summary The text discusses the regulation of electricity rates and the management of energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia. It highlights concerns about the alignment of base rates with actual costs, the role of the Board in managing fuel cost adjustments, and the evaluation of energy efficiency initiatives. The document also touches on the importance of stakeholder engagement and the impact of regulatory decisions on customers.

$8)#%ÿ8ÿ2,6,(.%&ÿ'".#!#%$,($#!ÿ %$%ÿ()%ÿ8$-!ÿ#! )/"-ÿ -5()/($#!+ÿ.-(%/,-.-!$+ÿ(!"ÿ5-,#8# ($#!ÿ%$/"#-%ÿ$ÿ#!8,.ÿ-#$4-,ÿSTUÿ2,6,(.ÿ"-%#6!ÿ,ÿ,-$,%2- $#5-ÿ (%%-%%.-!$ÿ8ÿSTUÿ2-,8,.(! -&ÿ aLOFOLbÿXBDcYDIECKBÿHCKBCLOPBMÿ  6 7Qÿd!ÿ.(! ÿe/,#%"# $#!...

AI summary The text discusses the STU (Standard Test Unit) and its role in evaluating the performance of energy efficiency programs. It highlights the importance of ensuring accurate assessments and addressing potential issues with program effectiveness and implementation.

VWWÿ[\ÿ 10)(80+ÿ90-T: 8'6ÿ45@'8ÿ4+01)ÿ)5ÿ.'')ÿ/(-)5.'8ÿ6'.016<ÿ )ÿ@ ++ÿ2'ÿ+5/;'6ÿ 1)5ÿ)&0)ÿ8'-5(8/'ÿ:58ÿ)&'ÿ )&8''ÿ58ÿ:5(8ÿ,'08-ÿ )ÿ)0;'-ÿ)5ÿ/51-)8(/)ÿ)&'ÿ45@'8ÿ4+01)>ÿ]:ÿBCD-ÿ08'ÿ 1-)0++'6ÿ 1-)'06ÿ5:ÿ)&0)ÿ4+01)<ÿ)&'1ÿ )&'ÿ() + ),ÿ@ ++ÿ&07...

AI summary The document discusses the implementation and implications of BCD (likely a regulatory measure or program), focusing on its impact on cost structures, program design, and compliance with regulatory standards. It highlights concerns about alignment with energy efficiency goals and the need for adjustments in program design and oversight.

90ÿ39C/ÿ90ÿ<?/ÿ9<?/4ÿ1C@76<3ÿ@4/3/2</.ÿ12ÿm7:5/ÿnWORÿm?/>ÿ672ÿ:/ÿ7669;2</.ÿ094ÿ:>ÿ/1<?/4ÿC9.10>12Eÿ<?/ÿ C7E21<;./ÿ90ÿ<?93/ÿ1C@76<3ÿ94ÿ7669;2<12Eÿ094ÿ<?/Cÿ3/@747</5>RÿT1<?/4ÿB7>Aÿ1<ÿ13ÿ1C@94<72<ÿ<9ÿ/23;4/ÿ<?7<ÿ <?/4/ÿ13ÿ29ÿ.9;:5/W69;2<12Eÿ9...

AI summary The document discusses the implementation and evaluation of the ST+ program, including its impact on energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory considerations. It highlights challenges in program design, such as ensuring fair cost distribution and addressing potential inefficiencies. The ST+ program is evaluated in relation to broader energy management goals and regulatory frameworks.

.+ÿ 2,$2/ 4$(ÿ#.:ÿ,"#$ÿ 2ÿ4.- "1(ÿ0"-#(<ÿ 2,+13 2;ÿ-$5./$(ÿ0"-ÿ%&'ÿ/$,92"+"; $(<ÿ51:D 3")2(ÿ"0ÿ 2/$-$(/ÿ-./$(ÿ0"-ÿ0 2.2, 2;ÿ.ÿ="-/ "2ÿ"0ÿ%&'ÿ,"(/(<ÿ=.:#$2/(ÿ/"ÿ(1=="-/ÿ/-.3$ÿ.++:ÿ-$="-/ 2;ÿ"2ÿ 1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ7...

AI summary The document discusses the application of the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the evaluation of energy efficiency programs, including the use of the %&' mechanism, and the analysis of cost-benefit factors, program effectiveness, and the impact of energy efficiency initiatives on utility operations.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 92 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !"#"$ÿ%&#ÿ#'(#) #+ÿ ,ÿ-%.#ÿ...

AI summary The document discusses the application of the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test using the National Standard Practice Manual. It highlights the use of FGH2 and the importance of standard test units and practices in evaluating energy efficiency programs.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 134 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !"#$!%ÿ&#$"#$!ÿ"#$ÿ'(ÿ!$)...

AI summary The document discusses the application of the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the evaluation of efficiency programs, including the use of benefit-cost analysis, and mentions considerations related to program design and implementation.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 135 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !!ÿ #$%&ÿ()%&$ +,ÿ-$./0.+,...

AI summary This document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines procedures for evaluating benefit-cost analyses, including the use of standardized practices, evaluation criteria, and considerations for various aspects of energy efficiency programs.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 143 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !"#ÿ%&'(ÿ) +#,+-"ÿ./01+2ÿ...

AI summary The text provides an overview of the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It includes sections on benefit-cost analysis, standard practice, and various technical terms related to energy efficiency and regulation.

ÿ'$/!' $/ÿ#) #ÿ '$ÿ 1(2$1.ÿ#ÿ3$ÿ 4 (1 31$ÿ0(#(5 #$ÿ#)$ÿ /#/6ÿ(" 1!%("5ÿ786ÿ/#' 5$6ÿ "%ÿ'$/!' $/ÿ9'4(%("5ÿ " (11 '.ÿ/$'4( $/-ÿ :;<ÿ>?@@?Aÿ>CDEEFAGFHÿIAÿJFKFL@IAIAGÿJMÿNFAFOIKHÿDAPÿ>?HKHÿ :;<;Qÿ R@SEITDKI?AHÿ?OÿJMÿUDLIOOHÿ?AÿV?HKÿWFXFAYFHÿÿ...

AI summary The text discusses the Board of Commissioners (BC) and Board of Fuel Costs (BFC) in the context of regulatory proceedings related to energy standards (ES) and cybersecurity and yield zone (CYZ). It references proceedings involving demand-side management (DSM) and includes details about energy policies and regulatory processes.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 149 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ ÿ!"#ÿ$ %&%ÿ' (ÿ%) )(+,ÿ-)+...

AI summary The document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the process for evaluating benefit-cost analyses, including the use of the BC and BFC, and mentions the importance of aligning with national standards for accuracy and consistency in assessments.

&)&ÿ63&1ÿ&1)ÿ7 ÿR78S8T77U VÿT7 8WVÿX 8W ÿ ÿ5(3$35,)ÿF%))ÿ G)$&3 ÿH9IJ9ÿ!13%ÿ2+-ÿ()803()ÿ%&07-ÿ5)(3 7%ÿ&1+&ÿ+()ÿHYÿ (ÿIYÿ-)+(%ÿ, 49ÿG&07-ÿ5)(3 7%ÿ&13%ÿ, 4ÿ+,, 6ÿ ' (ÿ+ÿ+%%)%%2)&ÿ 'ÿ&1)ÿ, 4C(0ÿ325+$&%ÿ ÿ&1)ÿ0&3,3&-ÿ%-%&)2ÿ1...

AI summary The document discusses the Board of Commissioners' (BC) and Board of Fuel Costs (BFC) challenges with the fuel-cost-adjustment mechanism, specifically how base rates lagged actual costs by 18 months, creating perverse incentives. It also references the #: mechanism and its impact on energy standards (ES), cybersecurity (CYZ), and other related policies.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 156 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !"#ÿ$%&ÿ'(#)# +)ÿ+,#ÿ'-+#...

AI summary This document is an appendix to an EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It includes sections on methodology, application processes, and evaluation criteria for benefit-cost analysis.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 183 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !"#$%&ÿ'()$ +%ÿ ,-.ÿ'(/%01...

AI summary The text discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the methodology for evaluating benefit-cost analysis, including the use of standard practices and the importance of proper application of these methods in regulatory proceedings.

"'ÿ.ÿ)"'"%")!8:ÿ60)$-'10 1+4ÿ$912"2ÿ/0)ÿ&!.1'"0ÿ$+2ÿ%"$0,!1+4ÿ&!4!$%ÿ1%&$/)0ÿ31''ÿ2"&"+2ÿ+ÿ) "ÿ '"9"'ÿ.ÿ4!$+,'$!1)8ÿ.ÿ$9$1'$-'"ÿ2$)$ÿ=)"%&!$'ÿ$+2ÿ'/$)1+$'D:ÿ6#10)1+4ÿ+j01)"ÿ)"/ +'48ÿ%$8ÿ-"ÿ '1%1)"2ÿ1+ÿ&!9121+4ÿ) "ÿ'"9"'ÿ.ÿ2$)$ÿ4!$+,'$!1)8ÿ...

AI summary The document discusses the 5670 program, a demand-side management initiative, and its implementation challenges. It references the need for adjustments in fuel costs, regulatory oversight, and the evaluation of energy efficiency programs. The text also touches on the importance of stakeholder engagement and the role of the Nova Scotia Power (NSP) in these proceedings.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 189 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ ÿ!""#$%&ÿ'"("#$%ÿ)" ÿ+$,-....

AI summary This document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines procedures related to cost-benefit analysis and includes some technical terms and acronyms, though the content is partially redacted or encoded.

5/?/24ÿ6/5/??@7ÿ1D^/049A/>ÿ̀@26ÿE4979j/ÿ6955/?/24ÿ;<=ÿ 4/0.2171:9/>Fÿ kÿ1m2ÿnopÿ qÿr 7s8 ÿn ÿÿtÿÿ3878oqÿu/A/?@:92:ÿvddÿw\ÿ<<ÿ@26ÿ;=ÿA9@ÿ /x9>492:ÿ0E>41B/?ÿ3?1:?@B>ÿ4.@4ÿ9207E6/ÿ?/>1E?0/>ÿ>E0.ÿ@>ÿ\9Ny9N/2@D7/6ÿ4./?B1>4@4>ÿ̀...

AI summary The text discusses regulatory proceedings related to energy efficiency programs and utility regulations in Nova Scotia, including topics such as energy efficiency, rate designs, and compliance with energy efficiency standards. It references regulatory processes, stakeholder engagement, and the implementation of energy efficiency initiatives.

,ÿ a7 %,$̀ ÿ9"ÿ , ÿ f4":ÿ+!ÿ 0"& ÿ a$,+$%&ÿ+0"$% #ÿ1!%+0"1+!0,ÿ6$+)ÿ+ 1)%!!&=ÿ"%#ÿ14,+!2 0ÿ a7 0+$, 5ÿ0 "+$!%,)$7,ÿ6$+)ÿ+0"# ÿ"$ ,5ÿ2"0g +$%&ÿ2"+ 0$",5ÿ +1'5ÿ+!ÿ840+) 0ÿ0 104$+ÿ14,+!2 0,ÿ$%+!ÿ"%ÿ a$,+$%&ÿ70!&0"2'ÿh!6 05ÿ$+ÿ$,ÿ",!ÿ$27!0+"%+...

AI summary The text discusses regulatory proceedings related to energy efficiency and cost recovery mechanisms, including the role of the E(> in managing fuel costs and the impact of the -./ on utility operations. It references various regulatory frameworks and processes for energy management and compliance.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 234 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ ! ÿ#$%%ÿ'() +,ÿ-.,$( ,/.ÿ...

AI summary The document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the application process, including the use of the HIJ model, and details the evaluation of energy efficiency programs and their impact on cost and benefit analysis.

anual ÿ !"#ÿ%&'(ÿ)# #+ ,#-ÿ./01ÿ/2ÿ343ÿ5#-!61 /78ÿ9!+1 :+#ÿ4;:/1<#1 6=+ÿ%>50ÿ ÿ ?@ABCÿDEFEDGHICÿEJKÿLMLÿNOKPDHGQJÿERRÿFNQSGKOÿKGTTONOJHÿGJTQNUEHGQJÿEVQPHÿHWOÿGUFEDHXÿQTÿYBZX[ÿ\QNÿ HWQXOÿ]PNGXKGDHGQJXÿGJHONOXHOKÿGJÿESQGKGJ^ÿDEFEDGHIÿDQXHXÿE...

AI summary The text discusses the implementation and evaluation of energy efficiency programs, including the role of YBZ in managing energy efficiency initiatives, the impact of regulatory frameworks, and the evaluation of program performance. It highlights the importance of accurate cost tracking and the need for alignment between program goals and regulatory oversight.

1234ÿÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 268 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !ÿ""#$!ÿ$%&'ÿ!'$()ÿ $!$(+,...

AI summary This document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the process for conducting a benefit-cost analysis, including the application of standards and procedures related to energy efficiency programs.

mÿiFGÿMQRJRHQJNÿQRHGREQXGÿDFIPNYÿZGÿQRHNPYGYÿQRÿEFGÿjfdÿEGDEÿJDÿJÿPEQNQE[ÿD[DEG^ÿHIDEAÿiFGÿ FIDEÿHPDEI^GLÿQ^KJHEDÿDFIPNYÿQRHNPYGÿIRN[ÿEFGÿKILEQIRÿIMÿEFGÿ^GJDPLGÿHIDEÿKJQYÿZ[ÿEFGÿFIDEÿHPDEI^GLAÿ %(oÿ456ÿ1#2q028 +#ÿ, +# -).#/ÿ rI^GÿPEQNQEQGD...

AI summary This text discusses the analysis and evaluation of various energy programs and regulatory considerations, including cost recovery mechanisms, program effectiveness, and the impact of regulatory decisions on energy efficiency and affordability. It references specific programs and regulatory processes.

1234ÿÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 272 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !"ÿ#"$#"ÿ%&ÿ"'() +"ÿ%,-#ÿ....

AI summary The document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual and the use of Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCD) in evaluating energy efficiency programs. It outlines the process for assessing the economic benefits and costs of such initiatives.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 279 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !ÿ#$%$&'()() ÿ%,$ÿ#(-./0)%...

AI summary The document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the process for evaluating benefit-cost analyses in energy efficiency programs, including the use of a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCD) and the application of standard practices for assessing program effectiveness.

//080#5(ÿ4,.#"ÿ8,3(ÿ,5"2ÿJD&>>ÿ;+0()ÿ()#ÿ?>ÿ7# 8#5(ÿ#//080#5(ÿ 4,.#"ÿ3(0""ÿ8,3(056ÿJF>>>@'ÿ()#ÿ4#3- #ÿ+,-".ÿ8(-""2ÿ/""ÿ!#",+ÿÿK<>>ÿ!#5#/0(%8,3(ÿ (0,<ÿÿ ÿ ÿ 1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Pa...

AI summary The document is an appendix to an EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It includes tables and data related to efficiency programs, but the content is heavily redacted or encoded, making it difficult to extract meaningful information.

ÿ 2==74>??E117 36@?4/=14?01G8.K=?G/K14?6143.6A14?Hff5g -fq4g h1736=Fc/E8K 70Gÿ ÿ !" ÿ17 8ÿT$( ÿ((87 )ÿÿx%ÿ ÿy$  7ÿ76ÿ)ÿ178)zÿ4  zÿ ÿ97[ÿ { }~€‚ÿƒ ÿ !^ ÿ„<2611ÿ]8:4ÿ7=C.=ÿM8EÿdB763L1ÿI3.6ÿP1B8E0ÿh1473E41ÿ563@...

AI summary The text contains a mix of encoded or corrupted data, URLs, and references to various regulatory proceedings, including energy efficiency programs and legal matters. It includes mentions of Nova Scotia Power, the Public Utilities Act, and other regulatory topics, though the content is not fully readable or coherent.

other general system impacts. 21 Table 8 provides a brief description and examples of electric system impacts. Table 8: Electric System Impact Definitions Impact Type Utility System Impact Description and Examples The production or procure...

AI summary The text discusses electric system impacts, including energy generation, capacity, environmental compliance, market price effects, and transmission capacity. Table 8 provides definitions and examples of these impacts, such as line losses, compliance with renewable standards, and wholesale market price changes.

include tax or other incentives as reductions to host customer costs. + Water cost impacts  NA NA NA NA NA Some efficiency measures also reduce water consumption +/- Host Customer Energy Impacts Proxy EE DR DG DS BE EV Time required to en...

AI summary The text discusses the impact of various energy efficiency and demand response measures on host customer costs and non-energy benefits. It highlights how some measures reduce water consumption and energy costs, as well as improve resilience and productivity. It also notes the economic well-being benefits from reduced energy bills.

Starting price $9.39 per GJ Commodity p https://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/en/data-analysis/energy-commodities/natural-gas/report/canadian-residential-natural-gasbill/nova-scotia.html Carbon Price Schedule Year 2023 $ 65 metric tonne https://www.ca...

AI summary The document outlines the carbon price schedule from 2023 to 2030, with increasing prices each year, and provides information on avoided emissions per unit of natural gas. It also mentions the natural gas average annual escalation rate and notes that the carbon price is excluded from the estimated natural gas price to avoid double counting greenhouse gas impacts.

9 Impact Category Impact Type Impact Work Products Utility Direct Investment in DERs E1 expects the quantification of these impacts to come from NS Power and/or the NSIESO Program Administration E1 expects program administration estimates...

AI summary The text outlines various impact categories and their quantification expectations, primarily involving E1 and NS Power/NSIESO. It discusses DERs, program administration, credit and collection, risk, reliability, resilience, compliance, gas system impacts, commodity costs, environmental compliance, market price effects, and other utility system impacts. Most quantifications are expected to be provided by NS Power and NSIESO, while some are to be proposed by E1 with potential external support.

E1 Responses to Small Business Advocate (SBA) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-04: - Refer to Exhibit E-1, the Report, page 20 of 68. Describe the safeguards built into the BCA Test - methodology to prevent the double count...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) responds to Small Business Advocate (SBA) information requests regarding the BCA Test methodology. Key points include safeguards to prevent double-counting of benefits like avoided GHG and fuel costs, additional test runs for the BCA Test, and handling of long-term benefits such as decarbonization of the grid.

but not host customer benefits. [1](#page-13-0) Please refer to Table 4 of Appendix A (reproduced below)[2](#page-13-1) and the associated discussion. Cost Effectiveness Test Impact Category New Nova Scotia Test Total Resource Cost Test (N...

AI summary The document discusses the Nova Scotia proposed Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) test, which aligns with the National Standard Performance Manual (NSPM) and includes new impact categories such as other fuels, criteria air pollutants, and host customer non-energy benefits. The test was developed with input from the Demand Side Management Advisory Group (DSMAG) and reflects legislative changes, including the Energy Reform Act and amendments to the Public Utilities Act.

- (d) No, under the proposed approach of using the non-incentivized measure cost as the basis for calculation, the estimated host customer non-energy benefit would not increase. 1 Request IR-20: 2 3 EFG states that the "consultant team dev...

AI summary The response to IR-20 refers to EfficiencyOne's workpapers for Levelized NEI calculations, while IR-21 questions the resilience benefits of EVs and the materiality of public health impacts. EFG acknowledges insufficient development of vehicle-to-building support in their analysis.

A. The NSPM was developed by the National Energy Screening Project (NESP), an organization working to improve cost-effectiveness screening practices for DERs, [13](#page-9-0) to help guide the development of a jurisdiction's cost-effective...

AI summary The NSPM, developed by the National Energy Screening Project, provides guidance on cost-effectiveness screening for DERs. It introduces the Jurisdictional-Cost Test (JST), which aligns with each jurisdiction's policy goals and allows for modifications over time, addressing issues with traditional tests that are static and may not account for public health or GHG emissions.

Evidence of Courtney Lane 1 20 programs, and the Energy Reform Act that broadens what the Board should consider 2 when it makes regulatory decisions and establishes the Energy and Regulatory Boards 3 21 Act and the More Access to Energy Ac...

AI summary Courtney Lane discusses the use of the Nova Scotia Policy Model (NSPM) in other jurisdictions, noting that 12 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have adopted it for DER cost-effectiveness tests. She also states that no Canadian provinces have used the NSPM for BCA tests, but sees no reason why they should not. The NSPM is described as objective, policy-neutral, and economically sound.

1 Table 2. Comparison of Proposed Nova Scotia Test to TRC Test Impact Category Sub-Category Nova Scotia Test Total Resource Cost Test (2023–2025) Electric Utility System Generation ✓ ✓ Transmission ✓ ✓ Distribution ✓ ✓ General ✓ ✓ Gas Util...

AI summary Table 2 compares the proposed Nova Scotia Test with the TRC Test, focusing on different impact categories such as electric and gas utility systems, non-utility systems, and various subcategories. The table highlights differences in how costs and benefits are considered, particularly in the 'Host Customer' and 'Societal' categories.

6 Q. Why did Efficiency One (E1) submit this Application at this time? - 7 A. E1 submitted this Application in response to a directive in the 2022 Decision issued by the 8 NSUARB that directed E1 to develop an optimal cost-effectiveness te...

AI summary Efficiency One (E1) submitted an application to the NSEB to replace the total resource cost (TRC) test with a benefit-cost analysis (BCA) test for assessing future DSM plans, citing changes in Nova Scotia legislation and regulations since the NSUARB's 2022 directive.

In the Application, E1 explains that the amendment to the PUA that included strategic electrification to help reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions and electricity costs requires expanding the scope of the BCA test to include non-utility...

AI summary E1 argues that the amendment to the PUA requires expanding the BCA test to include non-utility impacts such as fuel savings, GHG emissions, and host customer benefits. It cites the ERBA and MAEA to support its interpretation of sustainability factors and sustainable development, while noting some host customer benefits will be represented by proxy.

Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator PAC Previously reported TRC for info purposes with non-energy benefits based on a 2021 study, which replaced a 15% adder. Enbridge Gas TRC-Plus 15% adder to account for non-energy benefits ef...

AI summary The text discusses various approaches and tests used in energy regulation, including the Program Administrator Cost test (PAC), Total Resource Cost (TRC), and Prescriptive Cost Test (PCT), with examples from different organizations and regulatory decisions.

Emissions Factor Year (tonnes CO2e/MWh) 2026 0.448 2027 0.355 2028 0.431 2029 0.393 2030 0.086 2031 0.159 2032 0.320 2033 0.360 2034 0.369 2035 0.269 2036 0.355 2037 0.288 2038 0.239 2039 0.218 2040 0.221 (b) Please provide the source of t...

AI summary The document presents projected electricity emissions factors for Nova Scotia from 2026 to 2040 and requests clarification on the source of these projections and what they represent (e.g., average annual emissions intensities or marginal emissions intensities based on winter peak generation resources).

17 removals and other offsetting measures. 2021, c. 20, s. 6. 19 This legislation also articulates as a purpose the following climate change response and greenhouse 20 gas emissions reduction goals: - 22 7 The Government's goals with respe...

AI summary The text discusses legislative amendments related to climate change response and energy efficiency goals, including a target for 80% renewable electricity by 2030 and the phasing out of coal-fired electricity generation by 2030. It also outlines changes to the Public Utilities Act, specifically the definition of demand-side management.

Asset Value New equipment, latest technologies improve asset value Water cost impacts Some efficiency measures also reduce water consumption O&M Costs Energy Efficiency (EE) and Electric Vehicles (EV) typically decrease. Demand Response (D...

AI summary The text discusses the impact of energy efficiency (EE) measures and other programs on asset value, water consumption, operational costs, productivity, economic well-being, comfort, amenity, health and safety, empowerment, and pride. It also critiques the relevance of individual benefits to sustainability goals outlined in legislative amendments, emphasizing the need for empirical support to link these benefits to broader sustainability outcomes.