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BALANCING SHORT- AND LONG-TERM AFFORDABILITY The Settlement Plan seeks to maximize value for ratepayers by balancing short- and long-term affordability. This is accomplished through a DSM Plan that incorporates the needs and best interests...
AI summary The Settlement Plan aims to balance short- and long-term affordability for ratepayers by emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of Demand Side Management (DSM) over fuel alternatives. DSM is shown to be significantly cheaper than fuel, leading to substantial fuel savings. The plan aligns with legislative requirements and considers the best interests of customers.
3 Table 10: Total Fuel Costs Incurred due to savings shortfall as compared to 2013 Potential Study Year Total GWh Cost of Fuel per kWh Total Costs Incurred due to Shortfall ($ millions) 2015 (42.8) (42.8) 0.049 2.1 2016 (42.8) (37.9) (80.7...
AI summary Table 10 presents the total fuel costs incurred due to a savings shortfall compared to the 2013 Potential Study, showing the cumulative savings shortfall in gigawatt-hours (GWh) and the associated costs in millions of dollars from 2015 to 2036. The table highlights the increasing costs over time before stabilizing in later years.
3.2.1 Functionalization of System Costs As indicated in the Revenue Requirement section above, NS Power has used the test year revenue requirements, already functionalized by the four areas, from the historic rate cases. In the "With DSM"...
AI summary The text discusses the functionalization of system costs, particularly in the context of the 'With DSM' and 'No DSM' scenarios. It explains how revenue requirements are adjusted for changes in load and inflation, with specific reference to the impact of the Maritime Link depreciation costs. The 'No DSM' case is derived from the 'With DSM' case by modifying revenue requirements based on load changes due to the absence of demand-side management.
FAM-related Costs The FAM-related costs are allocated to rate classes using the following two-step process: • Annual class energy usage is multiplied by the benchmark unit cost $/MWh DATE FILED: 11 March 2022 Page 7 of 16 _________________...
AI summary The FAM-related costs are allocated to rate classes using a two-step process, with benchmark unit costs derived from previous rate cases. This method does not differentiate between energy and demand-related costs, but this may be addressed in future RBIA applications due to the increasing share of demand-related costs, now at 15 percent.
3.3 Unit Revenue Determination For the directional purposes of the RBIA model, it is not considered necessary to develop annual rates with all charges under the "With DSM" and "No DSM" cases. Rather, it is sufficient for NS Power to provid...
AI summary This section discusses the method used by NS Power to determine unit revenues for different rate classes, excluding certain factors like fuel and non-fuel cost adjustments, cost deferrals, rate smoothing, and revenue-to-cost ratios. It states that excluding these factors does not significantly affect the relative changes in unit revenues between the 'With DSM' and 'No DSM' cases.
"Total-Savings" tab The "Total-Savings" tab provides a sum of annual class savings in energy and demand usage at the generator's gate and customer's meter. In addition, class demand savings at the high side of the bulk power substation are...
AI summary The 'Total-Savings' tab outlines how energy and demand savings are calculated at different points in the power system. These savings are used to determine avoided fuel costs and infrastructure costs. FAM-related costs are calculated using unit avoided fuel costs, while non-FAM costs use avoided infrastructure costs per MW of demand savings.
"With DSM" tab The "With DSM" tab provides annual cost allocation to rate classes based on long-term usage as included in NS Power's most recent Annual ten-year Load Forecast Report. This usage already reflects inclusion of DSM Program eff...
AI summary The 'With DSM' tab allocates annual FAM costs to rate classes based on long-term usage from NS Power's ten-year Load Forecast Report. The FAM costs for 2023-2035 are calculated using a two-step process involving blended unit FAM costs from 2022 and scaling to match total FAM costs for each calendar year.
Comments The applied process is a simplification of a more elaborate cost allocation process from the COSS where some FAM costs, such as fuel costs, are allocated to rate classes based on their shares in monthly energy requirements; some o...
AI summary The document discusses the allocation of FAM costs to rate classes based on energy and demand factors, using a simplified process derived from the COSS. It also outlines how non-FAM costs are treated as fixed between rate cases, with an option to apply annual inflation adjustments. Class shares in these costs change annually based on system load factor changes.
"No DSM" tab The "No DSM" tab provides annual cost allocation to rate classes absent DSM. The FAM-related costs in years 2011–2035 are calculated using the following process: - Annual FAM costs for each class are calculated by multiplying...
AI summary The 'No DSM' tab outlines the annual cost allocation to rate classes without demand-side management (DSM). It details how FAM costs are calculated using MWh usage and blended unit FAM costs, scaling these costs to match total FAM costs for each year, and using a formula that accounts for differences in energy requirements between the 'With DSM' and 'No DSM' cases.
Comments The applied process is a simplification of a more elaborate cost allocation process where some FAM costs, such as fuel costs, are allocated to rate classes based on their shares in monthly energy requirements; some other FAM costs...
AI summary The text discusses a simplified cost allocation process for FAM and non-FAM costs across rate classes, using factors like monthly and annual energy requirements and system peaks. It outlines how annual non-FAM costs are calculated and prorated across different functional areas and rate classes, with adjustments for inflation from 2023 to 2035.
E-12-(i)NSUARB IR-17 Attachment 2_ACEEE’s Entire State Database - Excel
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ng parallel targets for fleet vehicle purchases as part of the State University Administrative manual. Policies enacted to improve the fuel efficiency of California’s state government fleet include: Management Memo 17-05 (November 2017) –...
AI summary The text outlines various management memos issued by the California state government to improve fuel efficiency and reduce petroleum consumption in its fleet. These policies include setting fuel economy standards, promoting the use of alternative fuels, and implementing environmental best practices in vehicle maintenance and procurement.
ist CHP facilities in meeting the eligibility and interconnection requirements of the standard offer contracts available through the state's CHP feed-in-tarrif and the state's implementation of PURPA. The CA IOUs frequently issue Requests...
AI summary The document discusses California's policies and programs supporting combined heat and power (CHP) facilities, including standard offer contracts, feed-in tariffs, and incentives for renewable-fueled CHP systems. It also highlights the role of the California IOUs in issuing Requests for Offers (RFOs) for Local Capacity Resources (LCRs), with some RFOs targeting renewable DG and energy storage, while others include natural gas CHP. The BioMAT Program and SB 859 are also mentioned as key initiatives.
installed measures that are common to both programs, thereby preserving LIWP funds for measures that the ESA Program does not provide. Coordination of Ratepayer-Funded Low-Income Programs with SB350 SB 350 was passed in 2015 establishing a...
AI summary The text discusses California's energy efficiency initiatives, including SB 350, which sets energy savings targets and requires studies on barriers to low-income participation. It also addresses the lack of structures for large customers to self-direct energy efficiency efforts and outlines the history of decoupling mechanisms for gas and electric utilities in California.
expanded their demand-side management (DSM) programs in recent years. The utilities file DSM plans annually, and are working toward the most recent EERS targets which have ramped up to 1.68% in 2020. HB 1227, signed in June 2017, extends e...
AI summary Colorado has expanded its demand-side management (DSM) programs, with utilities submitting annual DSM plans and aiming for EERS targets of 1.68% in 2020. HB 1227, enacted in 2017, extends electric efficiency programs to 2028 and mandates 5% peak demand reduction and energy savings goals. Xcel Energy and Black Hills Energy are the major utilities administering these programs, funded through a DSM cost adjustment mechanism rate rider.
ivate capital, continuing to target C&I market segments to deliver tailored measures and custom approaches, and to evaluate and implement demand reduction strategies for residential and C&I customers. In 2019, the three primary funding sou...
AI summary The document outlines Connecticut’s energy efficiency program funding sources, including a systems benefit charge, a Conservation Adjustment Mechanism, and contributions from natural gas customers. It also mentions the Energy Efficiency Dashboard and references the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and the Forward Capacity Market as additional funding sources.
rning Implementation of Connecticut’s Comprehensive Energy Strategy and Various Revisions to the Energy Statutes, adopted the requirement (again) of decoupling for all electric distribution companies. Currently, United Illuminating uses a...
AI summary This text discusses the implementation of decoupling mechanisms in Connecticut's electric and natural gas distribution companies, including the use of lost-based revenue recovery and performance management incentives tied to energy efficiency goals. It also outlines the introduction of new metrics for tracking energy savings and greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
level or higher. With the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act of 2018, DC buildings will be required to meet the local median ENERGY STAR score (or equivalent metric) for each property type, starting in 2021. The District Government has benchmarke...
AI summary The District of Columbia requires government buildings to meet ENERGY STAR benchmarks starting in 2021 and mandates fuel-efficient vehicles for its fleet, including a one-for-one replacement policy and restrictions on SUV purchases unless for specific operational needs.
tment of Environmental Protection, The Office of Energy, the Florida Solar Energy Center, as well as information for Florida Weatherization Assistance and Florida's Local Weatherization Agencies List. Last reviewed: June 2020 ","Florida do...
AI summary Florida does not allow large customers to self-direct energy efficiency funds or opt-out of energy efficiency programs. The state does not have decoupling or lost revenue adjustment mechanisms for utilities, though legislation in 2008 directed the Public Service Commission to analyze decoupling. Florida Statute allows financial incentives and penalties for utilities based on energy efficiency performance, but no utilities have requested the additional return on equity.
Report: Supplement 2; Evaluation, page 1). More information on large customer self-direct programs can be found in the ACEEE report, Follow the Leaders: Improving Large Customer Self-Direct Programs. Last reviewed: July 2019 ","Idaho Power...
AI summary The document discusses Idaho Power's Fixed-Cost Adjustment (FCA) mechanism, which was implemented in 2007 and made permanent in 2013. It also mentions that Idaho does not offer energy efficiency performance incentives to its investor-owned utilities and that customer energy usage data is not released without customer consent.
ewed: July 2019 ",3.5 out of 12,"Iowa integrates transportation and land use planning, and 4% of the fees for new vehicle registration support public transportation. ","No policy in place or proposed. Last Reviewed: July 2019 ","Transporta...
AI summary Iowa has integrated transportation and land use planning through S.F. 2389, which promotes energy efficiency and development near transportation hubs. Additionally, 4% of new vehicle registration fees support public transportation. However, no policies exist for VMT targets, complete streets, or low-income housing near transit. The state has a freight plan but lacks energy efficiency goals, and it funds alternative transportation programs annually.
roject costs, with a maximum of $75,000. CHP projects may also be eligible for other assistance through Maryland Energy Administration’s Lawton Loan Program or Maryland’s Clean Energy Capital program. Net metering: Maryland’s net-metering...
AI summary Maryland offers various incentives and policies to support CHP systems, including grants, loan programs, and net metering rules. The Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard requires utilities to meet increasing percentages of retail sales with renewable resources, and a CHP Grant Program provides specific funding for resiliency in critical infrastructure.
nesota State bonded projects — new and substantially renovated — that had not already started the Schematic Design Phase on August 1, 2009 were required to meet the Minnesota SB 2030 energy standards. On April 4, 2019, Governor Walz signed...
AI summary Minnesota has implemented energy efficiency and renewable energy strategies in state-owned buildings, aiming for a 30% reduction in energy use per square foot by 2027 and a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. Executive Order 19-27 outlines updated sustainability goals, including a 30% reduction in state fleet fossil fuel consumption by 2027. The B3 Benchmarking program tracks energy use across over 7,500 public buildings.
performance in an electronic Equipment Vehicle Management System (EVMS). Further per 2-17-416 MCA all new vehicles purchased meet current CAFÉ standards, unless there is a usage requirement exception. Last Reviewed: July 2020 ","The Montan...
AI summary The document outlines requirements for vehicle purchases in Montana under MCA 2-17-416, ensuring compliance with CAFÉ standards. It also discusses the role of the Montana Energy Office in Energy Performance Contracting (EPC), highlighting its financing model and requirements for qualified Energy Service Providers (ESPs). The text notes the absence of public research centers focused on energy efficiency.
s funding from utility USB programs and also provides bill assistance and low-income weatherization. Energy Share and DPHHS work with Human Resource Development Councils (HRDC) to distribute funding. Last reviewed: July 2019 ","Self-direct...
AI summary The text discusses self-direct programs in Montana, including funding from utility USB programs, bill assistance, and low-income weatherization. It also covers the denial of lost revenue adjustments by the PSC for NorthWestern Energy and MDU, as well as the rejection of NorthWestern's decoupling approach by the PSC.
ocket No. 14-10018, a new multiplier method was proposed by the electric utilities. Regulations approving the multiplier methodology have been drafted but have not yet been approved by the Commission. In 2008, the Commission adopted tempor...
AI summary The document discusses the regulatory process in Nevada, including the adoption of decoupling rules for gas utilities, the implementation of a Lost Revenue Adjustment Mechanism for electric utilities, and the investigation into alternative revenue mechanisms. It also highlights the lack of standardized energy use data availability and requirements for third-party access.
he entire existing building stock, which included all agency and UNC buildings, was committed to the challenge, which sets a goal of reducing energy consumption by 20% by 2020 from a 2008-09 baseline. In October 2018, Governor Cooper signe...
AI summary North Carolina has committed to energy reduction goals, including a 20% reduction in energy consumption by 2020 and a 40% reduction in BTUs/Sqft by 2025. Governor Cooper's Executive Order 80 includes targets for energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions, and electric vehicle purchases. The state also has a Petroleum Displacement Plan requiring a reduction in petroleum use and alternative fuel vehicle acquisition requirements.
ely reaching the 17.5% cumulative savings benchmark, a goal anticipated to be surpassed in 2020. Per HB 6, a February 2020 PUCO order calls for the winding down of programs starting in September 2020. In the Public Utilities Commission of...
AI summary Ohio has not implemented policies requiring utilities to release energy use data, lacks transportation and land use integration policies, and has no state programs to incentivize low-income housing near transit. Energy efficiency programs are being phased out under HB 6, and opt-out provisions for energy efficiency have been expanded.
developed a life cycle analysis tool to analyze state building costs, including lifecycle energy and water use costs or savings, when considering energy and water measure upgrades for state buildings. Schools in Portland General Electric a...
AI summary The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has set a target for increasing fleet efficiency by 10% over a 2007 baseline and has proposed further improvements by 2030. The Public Purpose Charge Program provides funds to school districts for energy audits and energy efficiency investments in educational facilities.
in 2020 that will increase funding for transit and for passenger rail. It does not devote a specific source solely for these alternative modes, but rather gives them a share of overall new funding. SB 1038, adopted in 2020, creates the Ham...
AI summary Virginia has not established appliance standards beyond federal requirements. In 2020, SB 1038 created the Hampton Roads Regional Transit Program, funded through taxes and existing revenues. Additionally, a new fee for high-efficiency vehicles was introduced, with higher fees for more efficient vehicles.
federal, state, and utility funding is unique in that Wisc. Stat. §16.957 directs agencies to aggregate all funding streams into a single public benefit fund to coordinate distribution of assistance. Last reviewed: June 2020 ","While self-...
AI summary The text discusses funding aggregation under Wisconsin Statute §16.957, requirements for large customer self-direct programs, and a gas cost recovery mechanism approved in 2011. It also mentions a performance bonus mechanism in a 2019-2022 contract with SEERA and Aptim Government Solutions.