Societal NEBs While we have discussed participant and utility NEBs, DSM is also known to generate non-energy benefits for society as a whole, primarily through (1) environmental benefits (to the extent they are not already internalized in...
AI summary The text discusses societal non-energy benefits (NEBs) from demand-side management (DSM), including environmental and macroeconomic benefits. Environmental benefits include reduced emissions, while macroeconomic benefits involve increased GDP and job creation. It critiques the Total Resource Cost (TRC) method for being biased against energy efficiency and not fully capturing societal benefits. The document notes that in Nova Scotia, carbon emissions are already partially internalized due to legislation.