E-1Incentive Setting Methodology: CLEAResult Report & EfficiencyOne Implementation Plan
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PG&E - ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMMING PG&E has been delivering energy efficiency programs to its customers since 1976 having kept more than 168 million metric of CO 2 out of the atmosphere based on cumulative lifecycle gross energy savings....
AI summary PG&E has operated energy efficiency programs since 1976, achieving cumulative lifecycle gross energy savings that prevented over 168 million metric tons of CO2 emissions. The text highlights the program's long-term environmental impact and operational history.
Avoided Costs 2 Any updates to the avoided costs for Vermont are led by the PSB. Periodically, the avoided costs are updated. The last update occurred in 2015, based on a report by Synapse Energy Economics, which investigated the avoided e...
AI summary Vermont's avoided costs are updated by the PSB, with the last update in 2015 based on Synapse Energy Economics' report. Updates require board approval and are calculated regionally for New England. Key categories include avoided capacity/energy costs (linked to RPS), transmission/distribution costs, DRIPE, and CO2 emissions.
Electricity Generation Massachusetts is dominated by natural gas generation 100 . Massachusetts is summer peaking with a load of 13,128 MW. Over 95 percent of the electricity generated comes from large scale generators and CHP units, while...
AI summary Massachusetts relies heavily on natural gas for electricity generation, with a summer peak load of 13,128 MW. Over 95% of electricity comes from large-scale generators and CHP units, most of which participate in ISO-NE's capacity market.
E-3REVISED Incentive Setting Methodology: CLEAResult Report & EfficiencyOne Implementation Plan - Clean Version
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NOVA SCOTIA'S ELECTRICITY SYSTEM In 2015, Nova Scotia had an annual electricity consumption of 10,400 GWh. The residential sector accounts for 45 percent of consumption, the commercial sector uses about 32 percent, and the industrial secto...
AI summary Nova Scotia's electricity system shows a 70% retail rate increase over 10 years due to industrial load loss, renewable integration, and fuel costs. NS Power dominates 95% of infrastructure, regulated by UARB. The province aims for 40% renewable energy by 2020, with 20-35% coal reduction, while balancing winter peaking loads and promoting accountability, competition, and innovation.
PG&E - ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMMING PG&E has been delivering energy efficiency programs to its customers since 1976 having kept more than 168 million metric of CO 2 out of the atmosphere based on cumulative lifecycle gross energy savings....
AI summary PG&E has implemented energy efficiency programs since 1976, resulting in over 168 million metric tons of CO2 reduction through cumulative energy savings. The claim is supported by a footnote reference.
Benefits (Avoided Costs) In the societal test, the Energy Trust will include the following benefits: - 1. The value of the electrical and/or gas energy saved based on the avoided cost forecasts of the utilities whose customers are served b...
AI summary The Energy Trust includes benefits such as avoided energy costs, non-energy benefits, line losses, gas capacity benefits, and a 10% conservation credit under the Northwest Power Act. Benefits are based on utility forecasts approved by PUC and OPUC, with non-energy benefits using proxies until OPUC provides alternatives. Other environmental pollutants are considered only when specified by PUC.
MARKET STRUCTURE OVERVIEW The Efficiency Maine Trust Act came in effect in 2009 and is responsible for Efficiency Maine's inception as an independent Trust. Their purpose is to develop, plan, coordinate, and implement energy efficiency/alt...
AI summary The Efficiency Maine Trust Act (2009) established Efficiency Maine as an independent trust to implement energy efficiency programs. Key goals include weatherizing buildings, reducing peak load, and achieving cost-effective savings. The Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) reviews triennial plans, approves budgets, and oversees program funding from utilities and markets. Energy efficiency is highlighted as the lowest-cost energy resource in Maine.
E-3-(i)REVISED Incentive Setting Methodology: CLEAResult Report & Efficinecy One Implementation Report - Redline Version
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Avoided Costs For electricity, the major categories of benefit are: - Avoided Capacity Costs - Avoided Energy Costs - Transmission and Distribution Costs - 15% Adder for additional societal benefits - o Environmental benefits - o Employmen...
AI summary The text outlines four major categories of benefits for electricity: Avoided Capacity Costs, Avoided Energy Costs, Transmission and Distribution Costs, and a 15% adder for societal benefits, including environmental, employment, and other societal benefits.
Benefits (Avoided Costs) In the societal test, the Energy Trust will include the following benefits: - 1. The value of the electrical and/or gas energy saved based on the avoided cost forecasts of the utilities whose customers are served b...
AI summary The Energy Trust includes benefits like avoided energy costs, non-energy benefits using proxies, line losses, and gas capacity improvements in its societal test. Regulatory bodies like PUC and OPUC approve these methods, with a 10% credit for energy efficiency under the Northwest Power Act. Environmental benefits, such as reduced carbon emissions, are also considered.
COST EFFECTIVENESS – NATURAL GAS The current market condition for natural gas prices (i.e., low price environment) has caused the Energy Trust and PUCs to reexamine gas measures over the last few years. The Energy Trust has been able to ca...
AI summary The Energy Trust and PUCs reevaluate natural gas measures due to low prices, referencing Order 94-950. Guidelines require a TRC ≥1.0 for gas efficiency portfolios, with exceptions for TRC 0.5-0.9 and removal for TRC <0.5. This approach maintains program infrastructure and market momentum until gas prices rise.
MARKET STRUCTURE OVERVIEW The Efficiency Maine Trust Act came in effect in 2009 and is responsible for Efficiency Maine's inception as an independent Trust. Their purpose is to develop, plan, coordinate, and implement energy efficiency/alt...
AI summary The Efficiency Maine Trust Act (2009) established Efficiency Maine as an independent trust to implement energy efficiency programs. It sets 10- and 20-year savings goals, including weatherizing homes, reducing peak load, and cutting fossil fuel use. The Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) reviews triennial plans, approves budgets, and mandates utility funding. Energy efficiency is highlighted as the lowest-cost resource, with specific cost metrics provided.
Avoided Costs Periodically, the avoided costs are updated. The last update occurred in 2015, based on a report by Synapse Energy Economics which investigated the avoided energy supply costs for New England. Before any changes are implement...
AI summary Avoided costs for New England, last updated in 2015 via Synapse Energy Economics' report, are calculated regionally and require board approval. Key benefits include avoided capacity and energy costs, transmission/distribution costs, and CO2 emissions reductions. Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) influence avoided energy costs by reducing renewable acquisition needs.
69772Incentive Setting Methodology and CLEAResult Report and EfficiencyOne Implementation Plan - Second Revision - Clean Version
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NOVA SCOTIA'S ELECTRICITY SYSTEM In 2015, Nova Scotia had an annual electricity consumption of 10,400 GWh. The residential sector accounts for 45 percent of consumption, the commercial sector uses about 32 percent, and the industrial secto...
AI summary Nova Scotia's electricity system shows 10,400 GWh annual consumption, with residential (45%), commercial (32%), and industrial (23%) sectors. Retail rates rose 70% over 10 years due to coal phase-out, renewables integration, and fuel costs. NS Power (95% infrastructure owner) is regulated by UARB. By 2020, coal will drop to 20-35%, renewables to 27%, and imported renewables to 23%. Provincial legislation mandates 40% renewables by 2020 and 25% GHG emission reductions.
PG&E - ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMMING PG&E has been delivering energy efficiency programs to its customers since 1976 having kept more than 168 million metric of CO 2 out of the atmosphere based on cumulative lifecycle gross energy savings....
AI summary PG&E has implemented energy efficiency programs since 1976, achieving cumulative CO2 reductions of 168 million metric tons through lifecycle energy savings. The text highlights the environmental impact of these initiatives.
Benefits (Avoided Costs) In the societal test, the Energy Trust will include the following benefits: - 1. The value of the electrical and/or gas energy saved based on the avoided cost forecasts of the utilities whose customers are served b...
AI summary The Energy Trust includes benefits like avoided energy costs, non-energy benefits, line losses, and gas capacity improvements in its societal test. It uses PUC-approved forecasts and applies a 10% credit under the Northwest Power Act. Non-energy benefits may use proxies until OPUC provides alternatives. Environmental impacts and utility system tests are also considered.
COST EFFECTIVENESS – NATURAL GAS The current market condition for natural gas prices (i.e., low price environment) has caused the Energy Trust and PUCs to reexamine gas measures over the last few years. The Energy Trust has been able to ca...
AI summary Low natural gas prices prompted the Energy Trust and PUCs to reevaluate gas measures using Order 94-950. The Energy Trust applies TRC thresholds (≥1.0, 0.5-0.9 with exceptions, <0.5 excluded) to maintain program infrastructure and market momentum until gas prices rise. Portfolio-level cost-effectiveness tests help manage program delivery.
Avoided Costs 2 Any updates to the avoided costs for Vermont are led by the PSB. Periodically, the avoided costs are updated. The last update occurred in 2015, based on a report by Synapse Energy Economics, which investigated the avoided e...
AI summary Vermont's avoided costs are managed by the PSB, with the last update in 2015 based on Synapse Energy Economics' report on New England's energy supply costs. Updates require board approval. Categories include avoided capacity and energy costs, transmission/distribution costs, and CO2 reduction benefits.