Topic:"Energy Storage" in M12780

Home Batteries [Table](#page-71-0) 14 below indicates the structures and levels offered by the scanned jurisdictions for home batteries.

AI summary The text references Table 14, which outlines the structures and levels of home battery programs offered by scanned jurisdictions. The table is cited as providing insights into how different regions approach residential energy storage solutions.

To visualize the impact of each event in the case of batteries, the Evaluator created a chart illustrating the hourly discharge for each event, as seen in [Figure](#page-88-0) 10 below. The total discharge increases as participation increa...

AI summary The text describes a chart illustrating the hourly discharge of batteries during 2024/25 events. It notes that battery discharge increases with participation and that most discharge occurs within the first two hours of an event, with reduced discharge in the third hour and occasional recharging in the fourth hour, which should be avoided to prevent grid snapback.

Summary [Table](#page-104-0) 135 below presents a summary of the values used to calculate battery control savings. The detailed methodology follows.

AI summary Table 135 summarizes the values used to calculate battery control savings, with a detailed methodology provided afterward.

(3) Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

AI summary The document section titled '(3) Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)' is a heading indicating a discussion about UPS systems, though no detailed content or analysis is provided in the chunk.

Response IR-07: (a) Yes, new residential batteries are eligible to be included under four of the five focus areas for research and/or pilot consideration, excluding market transformation. EfficiencyOne's innovation activities will focus on...

AI summary EfficiencyOne confirms new residential batteries are eligible for research/pilot consideration under four of five focus areas, excluding market transformation. Their innovation efforts prioritize long-term ratepayer benefits and system needs identified through distribution and system planning.

Innovation Objective Subject Areas Innovation Projects l 20 25 l 202 26 ١ 20 27 20 28 20 29 20: 30 Innovation Objective Subject Areus iiiiovation Projects Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 ( 24 Adopt sche...

AI summary The document outlines various innovation objectives and projects related to building code amendments, energy efficiency initiatives, and technology research. These include pilot programs for heat pump water heaters, distributed energy resources, and research into generator backup and heat pump commissioning.

The forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and is subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or results anticipated by the forward-...

AI summary The forward-looking information provided is based on reasonable assumptions and is subject to various risks and uncertainties that may affect actual results, including regulatory, economic, operational, and environmental factors, as well as changes in technology, customer behavior, and global conditions.

2025 2031 2025 % of 2031 Water Heaters 0.05 0.88 6% Thermostats 0.75 2.46 30% EV Charging 0.03 1.36 2% Batteries 0.03 1.14 3% Source: Battery and EV Potential: 2026 Plan Extension, Appendix A, Attachment 4, Sheet 3;

AI summary The table shows projected growth in energy-related technologies from 2025 to 2031, with thermostats showing the highest increase at 30%, followed by water heaters at 6%, EV charging at 2%, and batteries at 3%.

4.4 Capital-Intensive Demand Response and the DSM-Duration Barrier More capital-intensive demand response assets, such as customer-sited batteries, face a structural barrier in the current framework. EfficiencyOne has acknowledged that, wh...

AI summary Capital-intensive demand response assets, like customer-sited batteries, face a structural barrier due to the five-year DSM Plan duration. EfficiencyOne notes that these resources require longer-term performance-incentive certainty, which the current framework cannot provide. A procurement mechanism from IESO Nova Scotia could address this issue.

6. Conclusion The 2027–2031 DSM Plan should be approved only with a clearer path to program redesign. The evidence shows that business-sector savings are increasingly dependent on complex, customer-specific projects and that Energy Manager...

AI summary The 2027–2031 DSM Plan needs redesign to address gaps in support for small businesses and underutilized demand response resources. Solar Nova Scotia recommends expanding SBES, improving Energy Manager support, treating controllable load as demand response, and developing a strategic electrification pathway to align with future energy needs.

SELECTED WHITEPAPERS AND REPORTS - The Potential Impacts of Large Loads on Electricity Prices: Analysis for Alliant Energy Utilities , with Long Lam, Ryan Hledik, and Adam Bigelow, (June 2026) - The Value of Using DERS for Distribution Sys...

AI summary The text lists various whitepapers and reports related to energy and utility topics, including electricity rate designs, demand response, distributed energy resources, and the impact of electric vehicles on the grid. These studies were conducted for organizations such as the Ontario Energy Board, ERCOT, and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.

1 Request IR-12: 2 3 Preamble: IESO-NS has recently published an updated ELCC Study, from E3: 4 https://ieso-ns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Nova-Scotia-ELCC 5 Study-Report.pdf 6 7 (a) Please confirm whether Brattle assumed a static...

AI summary Request IR-12 asks whether Brattle's analysis of demand response (DR) programming considered the 2026 ELCC Study, which shows a decline in marginal ELCC for residential DR as capacity increases. Brattle confirmed it did not review the study and that its analysis did not account for declining DR ELCC as battery energy storage system (BESS) penetration rises.

Generac Grid Services — Director 2021–2023 - Identified regulatory, market, and policy trends affecting distributed energy resources, demand response, virtual power plants, EV managed charging, and DERMS, and translated those trends into b...

AI summary The Director of Generac Grid Services from 2021–2023 focused on regulatory and market trends related to distributed energy resources, demand response, and EV managed charging. They oversaw program development, evaluated industry partners, and monitored legislative and utility planning developments to identify opportunities and risks for grid flexibility and customer-sited resources.

Eversource Energy — Director 2012–2021 - Led regulatory, planning, EM&V, and support services for a $500M+ multi-state energy efficiency and demand response portfolio, including oversight of portfolio strategy, performance metrics, budgets...

AI summary The text discusses the professional experience of an individual who led regulatory and planning efforts for a large energy efficiency and demand response portfolio, managed teams, supported regulatory filings, and advised on integrating energy efficiency and distributed energy resources into grid planning.

DER / DERMS / VPP DER integration, DERMS/DRMS strategy, VPP use cases, battery storage, and customer-sited resource planning.

AI summary The text outlines topics related to DER integration, DERMS/DRMS strategy, VPP use cases, battery storage, and customer-sited resource planning.

Michael Goldman Published Articles, Conference Proceedings, and Interviews Just, Reasonable, and a Little Bit Ridiculous: An Introduction to Modern Utility Policy and Regulation DISTRIBUTECH · Feb 2, 2026 Navigating modern utility policy a...

AI summary The document is a list of publications, conference proceedings, and interviews by Michael Goldman, focusing on modern utility policy, regulation, and distributed energy resources. Topics include EV programs, DERMS, energy storage, and geothermal projects.

Distributed Storage and Demand Response Participation in ISO Markets 41st Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA) National Conference · Apr 21, 2020

AI summary The document discusses the participation of distributed storage and demand response in ISO markets, referencing the 41st Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA) National Conference held in April 2020.

Store Baby Store: Existing & Emerging Use Cases in Energy Storage & Demand Response 2019 Local Energy Solutions Conference · Nov 15, 2019

AI summary The document provides an overview of existing and emerging use cases in energy storage and demand response, presented at the 2019 Local Energy Solutions Conference.

Northeastern utilities aim to 'crush and flatten' system peaks as DERs boost grid efficiency Utility Dive · Sep 23, 2019

AI summary This article discusses how northeastern utilities are using distributed energy resources (DERs) to manage and reduce peak demand on the grid, aiming to improve efficiency and reliability through advanced management systems and strategies.

Using technology to promote an optimized grid and an engaged customer Electric Light & Power · Aug 27, 2019

AI summary This section discusses the use of technology to optimize the grid and engage customers, highlighting the importance of advanced systems and customer interaction in modern energy management.

Transforming utility customer service: Grid-scale and BTM energy storage Electric Light & Power · Jun 24, 2019

AI summary This article discusses the transformative potential of grid-scale and behind-the-meter (BTM) energy storage in improving utility customer service. It highlights advancements in energy storage technologies and their implications for the electricity sector.

E1 Rebuttal Evidence E1 does not support differentiated incentives between battery-based BNI standby resources and fossil- fueled generators at this time. E1 has taken a technology neutral approach to BNI demand response curtailment, recog...

AI summary E1 does not support differentiated incentives between battery-based BNI standby resources and fossil-fueled generators, taking a technology-neutral approach due to similar economic value to the grid. This stance may be revisited based on future system needs, policy objectives, or market conditions.

inancing. We will perform an independent "stress test" of t he IR-DEER program design and business model t hat will validate forecast program participation and costing. Chris is the Project Director. 2025 Long-Term Gas Resource Plan (LTGRP...

AI summary The document outlines FortisBC's engagement with Posterity Group to develop long-term resource plans, including end-use models and scenario analysis to forecast energy demand, GHG emissions, and system impacts. The models will support infrastructure planning, rate analysis, and supply optimization, with results presented via an interactive data visualization platform.

NOTICE OF INTERVENTION OF: NRStor Incorporated Take notice that NRStor Incorporated hereby requests to intervene in the above proceeding. NRStor Incorporated develops cost-effective, reliable energy storage projects including behindthe-met...

AI summary NRStor Incorporated requests intervention in a regulatory proceeding, highlighting its expertise in energy storage projects that enhance grid resiliency, reduce costs, and provide clean power. It offers market insights on residential batteries to inform the application's analysis and recommendations.

SELECTED WHITEPAPERS AND REPORTS - The Potential Impacts of Large Loads on Electricity Prices: Analysis for Alliant Energy Utilities , with Long Lam, Ryan Hledik, and Adam Bigelow, (June 2026) - The Value of Using DERS for Distribution Sys...

AI summary The text lists a variety of whitepapers and reports related to energy and electricity, including topics such as the impact of large loads on electricity prices, DER compensation mechanisms, time-varying rates, and EV charging. These reports were prepared for various organizations and utilities.

ARTICLES & PUBLICATIONS - "Retail Pricing: A Low-Cost Enabler of the Clean Energy Transition", with Long Lam, IEEE Energy and Power Magazine , July 2022 - "Bridging the Chasm between Pilots and Full-Scale Deployment of Time-of-Use Rates,"...

AI summary The document lists a series of academic articles and publications authored or co-authored by Sanem Sergici and others, focusing on topics such as dynamic pricing, energy efficiency, time-of-use rates, net energy metering, and the impact of smart grid technologies on electricity consumption and demand.

- "Grid Modernization: Policy, Market Trends and Directions Forward," 4th Annual Grid Modernization Forum, Chicago, IL (May 21, 2019) - "Accelerating the Renewable Energy Transformation: Role of Green Power Tariffs and Blockchain," EUCI So...

AI summary The text lists various presentations and speaking engagements related to energy policy, grid modernization, renewable energy, rate design, and demand response. Topics include grid modernization, renewable energy transformation, alternative regulation, and dynamic pricing, with events spanning from 2016 to 2019.