Topic:"Free Ridership Measurement" in M08929

and freeridership. It is important to note that savings potential for codes and standards do not represent total impacts due to C&S outside of DSM programs, just effects on program savings potential. The technical and economic savings show...

AI summary The document discusses the impact of codes and standards on DSM program savings, noting that savings potential is net of these factors and freeridership. It highlights that non-programmatic savings contribute up to 17% of total savings by 2025. Additionally, it mentions the development of 8760 hourly load profiles for NS Power's IRP inputs at the request of the DSMAG.

1 To maintain the fidelity of the DSM Potential Study, EfficiencyOne strongly recommends NS 2 Power consider the above approach. 3 4 On slide 11, NS Power also indicates that the DSM Potential Study cases are assumed to include: 5 • Cost-e...

AI summary EfficiencyOne recommends that NS Power adjust the DSM Potential Study to ensure accuracy, clarifying that it only includes programmatic DSM impacts. Factors like consumer behavior, technology, and energy codes are excluded via net energy savings and sub-models, while other agencies' involvement in DSM is deemed immaterial in Nova Scotia.

B. Role of NSPI in Electrification It is unclear from the IRP Report what role NSPI intends to take with respect to electrification. It is essential for there to be active tracking of how the province may be changing in terms of electrific...

AI summary The document questions NSPI's role in electrification, highlighting concerns about funding incentives and potential free-rider issues. It emphasizes the need for proactive planning, forecasting electrification impacts, and involving EOne for program delivery. NSPI's role in system reliability and data collection is noted, but reactive approaches are criticized.

Electrification Roadmap (7) It is unclear from the IRP Report what role NSPI intends to take with respect to electrification. It is essential for there to be active tracking of how the province may be changing in terms of electrification,...

AI summary The comment raises concerns about NSPI's role in electrification, questioning whether it is appropriate for NSPI to spend significant sums to encourage electrification, given the risk of free riders and unnecessary expenses. It highlights the need for a discussion on NSPI's role in incentivizing rather than merely tracking electrification. NS Power agrees with the need for monitoring and further analysis on targeted electrification programming.