TABLE 2: DERIR GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND HOW THE ROADMAP ALIGNS WITH THEM DERIR Guiding Principles How The Roadmap Aims to Align with the Guiding Principles Beneficial The DERIR identifies actions with potential to unlock system, customer, an...
AI summary The DERIR (Distributed Energy Resources Integration Roadmap) outlines guiding principles such as being beneficial, affordable, reliable, equitable, adaptable, and collaborative. It emphasizes the integration of DERs while ensuring system reliability, cost management, and equitable distribution of benefits and costs. The roadmap also highlights stakeholder engagement and planning for evolving conditions.
Overview Customer engagement is key to building awareness and trust, developing DER programs which reflect Nova Scotians' needs and enabling broad participation. Simplicity and accessibility are also critical. If customers struggle to unde...
AI summary Customer engagement is crucial for the success of DER programs in Nova Scotia. Stakeholders emphasized the need for equity-focused program design, clear messaging, and stronger coordination to improve participation and address barriers. They also called for measurable equity targets and incentive structures that better support small businesses.
Qualitative Assessment of Demand Response Programs Criteria Assessment Rationale Cost Favourability ●● MED While several TVRs have been implemented, future programs or existing program expansion may come with additional complexity which ma...
AI summary The document assesses the cost favorability and risk management of demand response programs, noting potential complexities and costs from future program expansions. It also discusses the need for targeted equity programs to address barriers faced by equity-deserving groups in accessing DERs, including financial and non-financial support measures.