Topic:"Equity Access" in M10830

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EfficiencyOne (E1) delivers demand side management (DSM) programs that offer benefits to customers and the electric utility. While cost-effective DSM is a key resource option for delivering clean, affordable, reliable, an...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) analyzes demand side management (DSM) programs' rate and bill impacts, highlighting that while DSM may increase rates, it typically reduces customer bills. Equity concerns arise as non-participants face higher rates. E1's 2022 Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA) evaluates DSM impacts from 2011-2021 and projects outcomes until 2039, emphasizing the balance between rate increases and bill reductions.

RBIA to inform their consideration of the proposed DSM Resource Plan investment levels; in particular, it augments cost-effectiveness test results by estimating the effects of DSM on non-participants. Both the historical and forward-lookin...

AI summary The RBIA analysis evaluates DSM investment impacts on ratepayers, highlighting equity issues between participants and non-participants. It uses historical data and stakeholder feedback to assess trade-offs, guided by the National Standard Practice Manual, which emphasizes regulatory guidance for balancing cost-effectiveness and rate impacts.