Topic:"Energy Efficiency" in M11647

Relevant Background It its 2018 decision in M08349, the Board canvassed EOne's concerns regarding the respective roles of EOne and NS Power in energy conservation programs enabled by advanced metering infrastructure (" AMI "). EOne submitt...

AI summary The document discusses past and ongoing collaboration between EOne and NS Power regarding energy efficiency programs, including concerns about coordination and double counting of savings. The Board has directed EOne to provide updates on collaborative efforts, and NS Power has submitted its first CEM EM&V report.

Agreement Reached Between the Parties EOne and NS Power have reached agreement in principle respecting the transfer of CEM program data and have further agreed to share in the use of a single CEM platform – Bidgely. While both Parties will...

AI summary EOne and NS Power have agreed to collaborate on the CEM program using a single Bidgely platform, with EOne maintaining control over specific modules. This collaboration is expected to reduce costs and improve customer experience by minimizing duplication and confusion.

Evaluation and Attribution of Energy Savings Subject to the Board's approval, EOne and NS Power jointly propose that EOne assume ownership and responsibility for conducting all required CEM evaluation, measurement, and verification (" EM&V...

AI summary EOne and NS Power propose that EOne take responsibility for evaluating and verifying energy savings from EOne's behavioural programs using the CEM platform, excluding billing impact evaluations. This arrangement aims to streamline the EM&V process, reduce duplication, and ensure clarity for ratepayers.

Nova Scotia Power Inc. EfficiencyOne (" EfficiencyOne ") and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (" NS Power ") (each a " Party " and together the " Parties ") have reached an agreement and mutual understanding on the Parties' delineation of responsibi...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. and EfficiencyOne have agreed on the delineation of responsibility for Customer Energy Management (CEM) and its integration into EfficiencyOne's behavioural program. The agreement includes joint sign-off on content, co-branding, and a transition of editorial control.

Note: EOne Proposes Responsibility for the Area Highlighted in Red below CEM Effectiveness Category Measurement Metric Measurement Description What is Measured How it is Measured Measurement Approach Load & Energy Usage / Low user groups a...

AI summary The table outlines various effectiveness measures for the Customer Energy Management (CEM) program, focusing on load and energy usage, cost, and paperless billing. It includes metrics such as billed amount impact, load reduction analysis, and changes in call volumes and handling times at the Customer Care Center.

EfficiencyOne Responses to Information Requests (RIRs) E1 (NSUARB) RIRs 01-05 FILED June 19, 2024 Request IR-01: With respect to EOne and NS Power's agreement in principle to transfer CEM program data and share in the use of a single CEM,...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) responds to an information request regarding the investment required to assume operational control of the 'My Recommendations' page on the Bidgely platform. E1 states that no additional investment is needed beyond the original acquisition costs by NS Power.

- customers. 1 Request IR-04: 2 3 Page 4 of the application proposes that this framework will streamline the EM&V process. 4 Please elaborate on how incorporating EOne's responsibilities in the EM&V of the CEM will 5 streamline the EM&V? 6...

AI summary The document discusses a proposal to streamline the EM&V process by integrating EOne's responsibilities in the evaluation of the CEM program. However, the response indicates that no direct cost savings are expected from this reallocation of responsibilities.

9 (a) Please complete the following table CEM Measurement Measurement Description Utility Responsible Effectiveness Metric for assessment Category (NS Power/ EOne) Customer Billing Impact Billing Amount by bill period for CEM Load & High/L...

AI summary The table outlines various metrics and measurement descriptions related to the effectiveness of Customer Energy Management (CEM) programs, including billing impact, load and energy usage analysis, and service cost efficiencies. The utility responsible for these assessments is either NS Power or EOne.

1 CEM Effectiveness Category Measurement Metric Measurement Description Utility Responsible for assessment (NS Power/ EOne) Customer Billing Impact Billing Amount by bill period for CEM High/Low NS Power Load & Energy Usage user groups aga...

AI summary The document outlines a table detailing various metrics used to assess the effectiveness of Customer Energy Management (CEM) programs, including billing impact, load and energy usage analysis, and cost-effectiveness measures. The table identifies NS Power and EfficiencyOne as the entities responsible for assessments.

7 February, 2024, the Parties entered into an operational agreement (the "Agreement") intended 5 to provide clarity and detail about the ongoing relationship among E1, NS Power and Bidgely. This Agreement supports continued collaboration a...

AI summary In February 2024, E1, NS Power, and Bidgely entered into an operational agreement to clarify their ongoing relationship, particularly regarding the NS Power Bidgely platform and Home Energy Reports. The agreement refined EM&V responsibilities and was finalized in April 2024 prior to filing an application with the NSUARB.

M11647 EfficiencyOne Responses to Information Requests (RIRs) E1 (SBA) RIRs 01-05 FILED June 19, 2024

AI summary EfficiencyOne has submitted responses to information requests (RIRs) 01-05 as part of proceeding M11647, filed on June 19, 2024. This indicates ongoing regulatory engagement related to energy efficiency initiatives.

1 Request IR-04: 2 3 Refer to the Letter page 3 which states "EOne submits that the ongoing collaborative efforts 4 and agreement reached between the two utilities respecting the CEM and EOne's behavioural 5 program will result in a reduct...

AI summary EOne and NS Power have agreed to share a CEM platform to reduce duplicative costs, with an estimated annual savings of approximately $100,000. EOne will report actual cost reductions in its quarterly and annual reports, and the Board is being asked about future cost increases related to additional responsibilities.

September 11, 2024 [email protected] James R. Gogan McInnes Cooper 292 Charlotte Street Sydney NS B1P 1C7 Dear Mr. Gogan: M11647 – EfficiencyOne Behavioural Program Update On April 8, 2024, Efficiency One (EOne) filed an update...

AI summary Efficiency One (EOne) provided an update on its behavioural program to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, detailing an agreement with NS Power to align their programs using a shared CEM platform, Bidgely, which is expected to reduce costs for both parties.

ting EOne's Home Energy Reports (HER) and each party will hold an independent contract with Bidgely Inc. Through this agreement, EOne anticipates there will be a reduction in costs for both utilities. EOne said that, subject to the Board's...

AI summary EOne proposes assuming responsibility for conducting EM&V of Load Impact related to its behavioural program, with savings attributed exclusively to EOne. NS Power would retain responsibility for other evaluations. The Board invited submissions, and responses were filed by EOne, the SBA, and NS Power.

M11647 – EfficiencyOne – Behavioural Program Update On April 8, 2024, EfficiencyOne (EOne) filed an update with the Board about EOne's collaborative efforts with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) and stakeholders on energy efficiency progr...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (EOne) filed an update with the Board regarding its collaboration with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) on energy efficiency programs under the 2023–2025 DSM Plan. EOne seeks approval to assume ownership of CEM EM&V reporting and attribute all savings from the CEM to itself. The Board has directed EOne to provide quarterly updates and will accept information requests and comments from interested parties.

Request IR-2: - Regarding Evaluation and Attribution of Energy Savings: NS Power will be relieved of it's EM&V requirements for Load Impact and EOne requests that all savings from the CEM be attributed to - EOne. - a) Is it EOne's intentio...

AI summary The document discusses the evaluation and attribution of energy savings from the Customer Energy Management (CEM) program, asking whether EOne intends to submit Load Impact Reports, why EOne should assume all savings from the CEM, and what measurement approach EOne plans to use.

Request IR-4: - Page 4 of the application proposes that this framework will streamline the EM&V process. Please - elaborate on how incorporating EOne's responsibilities in the EM&V of the CEM will streamline - the EM&V? - i. What cost savi...

AI summary The text requests clarification on how incorporating EOne's responsibilities in the EM&V of the CEM will streamline the EM&V process and what cost savings are expected from this streamlining.

7 a) Please complete the following table CEM Measurement Measurement Description Utility Responsible Effectiveness Metric for assessment Category (NS Power / EOne) Customer Billing Impact Billing Amount by bill period for CEM Load & High/L...

AI summary The table outlines metrics for assessing the effectiveness of Customer Energy Management (CEM) programs, focusing on billing impact, load and energy usage analysis, and service cost efficiencies. It includes categories such as billing amount impact, load reduction analysis, and paperless billing uptake.

- a) Please refer to page 1 of the Letter and describe the difference in roles, responsibilities, and funding sources for EOne versus EfficiencyNS (ENS), where the latter is first referenced in Schedule A, paragraph 1.b. - b) What is the m...

AI summary The text contains a series of requests related to the roles of EOne and EfficiencyNS, the definition of 'DID', data sources for load shift analysis, the status of a revised Home Energy Report, and the evaluation process involving Econoler. These requests are part of a regulatory proceeding.

Board's verifier through a single process following the evaluation methodologies and reporting presently used by EOne." - a) What are the roles and responsibilities performed by Econoler versus the Board's verifier? - b) How will EOne dist...

AI summary The document outlines several requests for clarification regarding the roles of Econoler and the Board's verifier, the distinction between load shift results from EOne and NS Power, cost reductions from collaborative efforts, and the allocation of savings from the Bidgely CEM platform. These requests aim to ensure transparency and accountability in program management and cost reporting.

to provide an update to the Board in February 2024. As well as 7(b) indicates a request would be 1 NSUARB Letter, M11647 – EfficiencyOne – Behavioural Program Update, May 14, 2024, page 2. submitted to the Board from NS Power seeking appro...

AI summary This document discusses a request by NS Power to be relieved of its obligation to conduct EM&V for the CEM, with EOne assuming responsibility. There is a conflict between the request and Schedule B of M10460.1F. EOne clarified that it would be responsible for the Load Impact metric, while NS Power retains responsibility for others. The Operational Agreement was finalized in April 2024.

s NS Power's comment on EOne's Update pursuant to the Board's letter of May 14, 2024. It deals with just one issue: the respective CEM EM&V measurement metric responsibilities of EOne and the Company. NS Power submits that Schedule "A" - E...

AI summary NS Power comments on EOne's Update regarding the CEM EM&V measurement metric responsibilities. NS Power argues that Schedule A of the Behavioural Program Operating Agreement, without modifications from EOne's Update, represents the agreed terms. Schedule B is part of EOne's April 8, 2024, Behavioural Program Update.

Power from its obligation to conduct its own evaluation under its CEM, place responsibility for all CEM evaluations and verifications with EfficiencyOne under its existing EM&V process;3F 4 This is inconsistent with EOne's Update letter an...

AI summary NS Power and EfficiencyOne have agreed to transfer CEM EM&V responsibilities to EfficiencyOne under an arrangement that includes sharing of the CEM platform and attribution of savings. The agreement is aligned with legal and regulatory requirements and aims to serve ratepayers' best interests. Further discussions are planned to align positions on ownership of CEM EM&V items.

2. E1 REPLY TO STAKEHOLDER WRITTEN COMMENTS - E1's reply to the Stakeholder Comments is separated into the issues noted by participants in this matter as follows: - Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification (EM&V) reporting and responsibil...

AI summary E1 responds to stakeholder comments regarding EM&V reporting and responsibilities for the CEM platform, as well as access to CEM for small business rate classes, as outlined in Schedule A and B of the Behavioural Program Update filed on April 8, 2024.

3. EVALUATION, MEASUREMENT, AND VERIFICATION - In itsJuly 4, 2024 response directed to E1, and filed with the NSUARB on the same date, NS Power, - provided further comment on the issue of the allocation of CEM EM&V measurement metrics - be...

AI summary NS Power responded to EfficiencyOne's July 4, 2024 submission regarding the allocation of CEM EM&V measurement metrics between the two entities. The response was filed with the NSUARB and addresses the NSUARB's IR-5 inquiry, particularly concerning the responsibilities outlined in Schedule 'A' of the EfficiencyOne/NS Power Behavioural Program Operating Agreement and Schedule 'B' to E1's April 8, 2024 letter. NS Power and E1 plan to engage in further discussions to align their positions in the best interest of ratepayers.

ting EOne's Home Energy Reports (HER) and each party will hold an independent contract with Bidgely Inc. Through this agreement, EOne anticipates there will be a reduction in costs for both utilities. EOne said that, subject to the Board's...

AI summary EOne proposes assuming responsibility for conducting EM&V of load impact related to its behavioural program, while NS Power retains responsibility for other evaluations. EOne anticipates cost reductions through its agreement with Bidgely Inc. for Home Energy Reports (HER). The Board invited Information Requests, and responses were filed by EOne, the SBA, and NS Power.