Topic:"Information Disclosure" in M12282

Request IR-01: Refer to Exhibit E-1 EfficiencyOne's Application for Approval of a New Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) Test for Evaluating Demand Side Management (DSM) Plans, (the "Application") filed May 16, 2025, E1 Evidence, page 34 of 38, T...

AI summary The document details a regulatory request (IR-01) for EfficiencyOne's (E1) application to approve a new Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) test for evaluating Demand Side Management (DSM) plans. E1's response refers to Energy Futures Group's (EFG) workbook and report, which provide formulas, data sources, and examples for calculating non-utility impact categories. Key references include EFG's report (Appendix B) and specific tables from E1's evidence.

t 2017-2018): Support in regulatory proceedings before the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board on matters of Revenue Requirement, customer class and rate design, and smart meter implementation. For the PEI Federation of Agriculture (2...

AI summary Bowman Economic Consulting Inc. has provided technical and regulatory support across multiple jurisdictions, including rate design, cost-of-service modeling, and regulatory filings for utilities, municipalities, and Indigenous groups. Engagements span energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors from 2013 to 2025.

I. INTRODUCTION AND QUALIFICATIONS - Q. Please state your name, title, and employer. - A. My name is Courtney Lane. I am a Senior Principal at Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. - ("Synapse"), located at 485 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA...

AI summary Courtney Lane, a Senior Principal at Synapse Energy Economics, Inc., describes her firm's expertise in energy regulation, including demand-side and supply-side analysis, energy efficiency, and utility filings. She highlights over 20 years of experience in energy policy, including work on performance-based regulation and grid modernization, prior to joining Synapse at National Grid.

onomic and financial analyses and reports for factory efficiency retrofits Worked on behalf of the Natural Resources Defense Council. (July 2003 – 2008) PRIOR ASSIGNMENTS (OPTIMAL ENERGY) – 1996-2005

AI summary The individual conducted economic and financial analyses for factory efficiency retrofits with the Natural Resources Defense Council (2003–2008) and prior assignments at Optimal Energy (1996–2005).

Avoided costs Utility system avoided costs will remain one of the most material benefits of energy efficiency programs. Across jurisdictions, these avoided costs are often not transparent and misaligned with forward-looking utility system...

AI summary Avoided costs from energy efficiency programs are critical but often lack transparency and alignment with future utility risks. The Independent Electricity System Operator's (IESO) approach to calculating avoided costs could improve accuracy, with recommendations for technical review committees to ensure stakeholder accountability.

Synapse Energy Economics Responses to the Industrial Group Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary Synapse Energy Economics provides responses to information requests from the Industrial Group in a non-confidential regulatory proceeding related to Nova Scotia energy matters.

File Reference: SM002557.00003 Nancy G. Rubin, K.C. Direct Dial: 902.420.3337 [email protected] June 11, 2025 Via Electronic Mail Ms. Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Stree...

AI summary The Industrial Group requests an extension until June 16, 2025, to submit Information Requests (IRs) for Matter M12282, citing consultant time constraints. E1's counsel agrees to the extension.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REQUESTS To: EfficiencyOne James Gogan, Counsel McInnes Cooper [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) From: Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. Board Counsel Consultant Responses Due :...

AI summary A non-confidential information request is issued by Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. to EfficiencyOne, with McInnes Cooper as counsel. Responses are due by July 4, 2025, and contact details for Synapse and the Board are provided, including Clerk Crystal Henwood.

Request IR-10: - Refer to the EFG Report on page 17, which states "The gas utility system non-commodity impacts - are not recommended for quantification for the new jurisdictional test. Additional data on gas - system costs would be requir...

AI summary Request IR-10 seeks clarification on non-commodity impacts in gas utility systems, including their definition, applicability to DER, required data, and EFG's methodology. The EFG Report (page 17) states non-commodity impacts are not quantified for the new jurisdictional test due to data gaps, though qualitative discussion in DSM plans and proxy adder considerations are queried.

Request IR-12: Please provide Table 5 on page 19 of the EFG Report in Microsoft Excel format with all supporting analysis and workpapers with formulas intact.

AI summary Request IR-12 seeks Table 5 from page 19 of the EFG Report in Excel format, including all supporting analysis, workpapers, and formulas. The request emphasizes preserving the integrity of the original data and calculations.

Request IR-20: EFG states that the "consultant team developed two quantitative examples to translate proxy values into impacts per kWh and per MMBtu NEI values" on page 47 of the EFG report. Please provide all associated workpapers in Micr...

AI summary EFG states that their consultant team developed two quantitative examples to translate proxy values into impacts per kWh and per MMBtu NEI values on page 47 of the EFG report. The request is for all associated Excel workpapers with unlocked cells and intact formulas.

Request IR-23: - Provide Table 18, Table 19, Table 20, Table 21, Table 22, and Table 23 in the EFG Report in - Excel format with all formulas intact.

AI summary Request IR-23 seeks the provision of Tables 18 to 23 from the EFG Report in Excel format, requiring all formulas to be preserved intact.

Request IR-26: - Please provide the proposed BCA in excel format with cells intact and worksheets unprotected. - Additionally, provide references for each measure, with empirical evidence that supports the link - between the benefit and as...

AI summary Request IR-26 seeks the proposed Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) in Excel format with intact cells and unprotected worksheets, along with empirical evidence linking each measure's benefits to costs. The request emphasizes transparency in data presentation and rigorous validation of cost-benefit claims.

Request IR-15: - Referring to Exhibit E-1, the Report, Page 45 of 68, Table 14, please explain how the - percentages in columns 2 and 3 are created what are the data points that are used to create the - percentage? - a) Please explain how...

AI summary Request IR-15 seeks clarification on the methodology used to calculate percentages in Table 14 of Exhibit E-1 and how this aligns with EOne's commitment to using reliable data for benefit estimation.

Request IR-16: - Regarding The Report Please provide working spreadsheets and other workpapers used to - derive each table in the report

AI summary The requester is demanding access to working spreadsheets and workpapers used to create the tables in the report, aiming to ensure transparency and proper analysis of the data.

INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Daymark Energy Advisors Small Business Advocate Melissa P. MacAdam Blackburn Law Inc. 231 – 1595 Bedford Highway Bedford, NS B4A 3Y4 Phone (902) 835-8544 By email: [[email protected]](mailto:mmacadam@blackbu...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued an information request to Daymark Energy Advisors, requiring a response by August 21, 2025. Contact details for the Board's Economics & Finance Advisor, Holly Chisholm, and the Small Business Advocate, Melissa P. MacAdam, are provided.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Bowman Economic Consulting Inc. Industrial Group Nancy G. Rubin, K.C. Stewart McKelvey Suite 600-1741 Lower Water Street P.O. Box 997 Halifax NS B3J 2X2 Telephone: (902) 420-3200 / Fax (902) 420-14...

AI summary Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. submitted a non-confidential information request to Bowman Economic Consulting Inc. under a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, with responses due August 21, 2025. The request was issued by the Board's Clerk, Crystal Henwood, and directed to Synapse's contact, Courtney Lane.