Topic/Matter Intersection

Topic:"Infrastructure Planning" in M08604

Matter: E-ENS-R-18 - EfficiencyOne - 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan Application, 2017 Annual Progress Report  and 2017 Evaluation Reports
16 passages 6 documents

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E-4EfficienyOne Application 1 passage
Section 779
d cost estimates for capacity and energy were provided by NS Power for the 2014 IRP. In 2016, NS Power provided levelized estimates of avoided Transmission and Distribution costs on a $/kW basis. These estimates have been used for all year...

AI summary The document provides cost estimates for capacity and energy from NS Power's 2014 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and 2016 transmission and distribution cost estimates. These figures are used in the analysis of the EfficiencyOne 2019 DSM Plan filing.

E-4-(i)2019 Plan RBIA Model - Excel Spreadsheet (Electonic Filing Only) 1 passage
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AI summary The document presents data on average generation capacity costs avoided through Demand Side Management (DSM) from 2011 to 2040, showing a consistent value of $195,354.59 per MW. The data is derived from different Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) refreshes, specifically the 2009 and 2014 IRP.

E-10E1 (NSUARB) RIRs to IR-1 to IR-21 2 passages
Section 20
icipal utility distribution observed in BER Mail-in. EfficiencyOne – 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan M08604 (E-ENS-R-18) E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board

AI summary EfficiencyOne submitted its 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan (M08604) and responded to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB). The proceeding involves regulatory review of DSM program structures and compliance with utility oversight requirements.

Section 28
d savings. This is partly due to the 29 realization of unanticipated demand savings in the New Construction service. Additionally, the 30 New Construction service, which has a higher demand-to-energy ratio than other Custom services, Date...

AI summary EfficiencyOne's 2019 DSM Resource Plan notes unanticipated demand savings in the New Construction service, which had a higher demand-to-energy ratio than other Custom services, contributing to increased Custom savings in 2017. This impacted the overall demand-to-energy ratio for Custom programs.

E-11E1 (Synapse) RIRs to IR-1 to IR-22 7 passages
Section 21
for the Base DSM scenario from the 2014 2 Integrated Resource Plan. 3 4 Table 2 - Annual Avoided Costs of Capacity and Energy - 2014 IRP - Base DSM 1

AI summary The text references the Base DSM scenario from the 2014 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and mentions Table 2, which outlines annual avoided costs of capacity and energy under this scenario. The focus is on cost analysis within the context of demand-side management (DSM) planning.

Section 33
1 26 27 Lighting will continue to play an important role in achieving both energy and demand savings in 28 the future. In 2019, customers will continue to achieve significant energy and demand savings 29 from lighting upgrades. However, Ef...

AI summary EfficiencyOne emphasizes the continued role of lighting in energy savings but aims to diversify 2019 DSM programs by prioritizing non-lighting upgrades. This shift involves adjusting budget targets and program components to promote broader energy-saving measures, framed as an ongoing transition rather than a sudden departure from lighting initiatives.

Section 35
NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-08: 2 3 Page 19, rows 9 through 11 state, “EfficiencyOne is not proposing to abandon full modelling 4 and standard cost-effectiveness screening tests in future DSM Resource Plans. The 2020- 5 2022 DSM Resource...

AI summary EfficiencyOne clarifies it will not directly use high-level updated cost data from the Navigant study for the 2020-2022 DSM Resource Plan but will instead commission a DSM consultant for detailed modeling. It also notes the 2020-2022 DSM plan will include standard cost-effectiveness screening tests.

Section 37
E1 (Synapse) IR-08 Page 1 of 2 EfficiencyOne – 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan M08604 (E-ENS-R-18) E1 Responses to Synapse Energy Economics NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 EfficiencyOne anticipates the DSM consultant’s modelling effort...

AI summary EfficiencyOne outlines its approach to the 2020-2022 DSM Resource Plan, emphasizing a bottom-up modelling method and a timeline for development and filing. The plan will be filed with the UARB in Q1 2019, preceding NS Power’s next IRP and a DSM Potential Study update.

Section 361
E1 (Synapse) IR-14 Page 2 of 5 EfficiencyOne – 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan M08604 (E-ENS-R-18) E1 Responses to Synapse Energy Economics NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Table 1 - Annual Avoided Costs of Capacity and Energy - 2014 IRP...

AI summary The document references the 2014 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and the Base DSM 2, discussing annual avoided costs of capacity and energy. It is part of a regulatory proceeding related to demand-side management programs.

Section 362
o Synapse Energy Economics NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Table 1 - Annual Avoided Costs of Capacity and Energy - 2014 IRP - Base DSM 2

AI summary The text references a table titled 'Annual Avoided Costs of Capacity and Energy - 2014 IRP - Base DSM 2' from Synapse Energy Economics, which likely outlines avoided costs related to demand-side management and integrated resource planning.

Section 367
response activities, have been 23 an ancillary point of discussion in two recent electricity system modelling exercises, 24 the 2014 Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) process (M05522) and the 2017 25 Generation Utilization and Optimizatio...

AI summary EfficiencyOne emphasizes the importance of gaining more experience with demand reduction and response activities in Nova Scotia, particularly as Renewable Energy Standards increase and more variable generation is integrated into the electricity system. This experience will improve cost profiles and inform discussions about these activities.

E-13Evidence - Synapse (BCC) 4 passages
Section 2
oyer. 3 A. My name is Alice Napoleon. I am a Senior Associate at Synapse Energy 4 Economics (“Synapse”), located at 485 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 5 02139. 6 Q. Please describe Synapse Energy Economics. 7 A. Synapse is a research...

AI summary Alice Napoleon, a Senior Associate at Synapse Energy Economics, describes the firm's expertise in electricity and gas industry regulation, including energy efficiency policies, renewable technologies, and integrated resource planning. She highlights Synapse's work with regulatory bodies and clients across North America.

Section 29
he province? 21 A. According to NSPI’s Load Forecast Report, energy consumption is projected to 22 decline slightly over the next ten years, as shown in Table 8. 23 24 25 26 27 28 Doc. No. 263331 Evidence of Alice Napoleon Page 16 1 Table...

AI summary NSPI's Load Forecast Report projects a slight decline in total energy consumption over the next decade but anticipates peak demand growth through 2024, with a 1.5% increase by 2028 compared to 2018 levels. The forecast includes both energy consumption trends and demand-side management considerations.

Section 44
lect the most up-to-date research and information available. Further, 17 E1 should purposefully plan its research so that outputs are available when they 18 are most helpful. 19 Q. Can E1 improve the timing of research for DSM planning? 20...

AI summary E1 (Synapse) is advised to improve the timing of research for DSM planning by developing a detailed research plan that includes all planned efforts, timelines, stakeholders, and how results will be used. The plan should align with critical processes such as the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and DSM planning.

Section 46
ow-income, commercial, industrial, and self-directed energy efficiency and combined heat & power programs and proposals, including review, analysis, comments, and testimony assistance.  Facilitate residential, commercial, and industrial p...

AI summary The text outlines various activities related to energy efficiency, policy research, and market analysis, including the facilitation of working groups, testimony on energy efficiency and AMI proposals, and research on emissions and market data. These efforts span residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and analyzing energy policies.

74059Synapse (E1) IR-1 to IR-22 1 passage
Request IR-6:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 c. Please show actual and projected energy and demand savings by end use for each year from 2016 to 2019. Request IR-7: Please provide a...

AI summary The document includes regulatory requests for energy savings data (2016-2019), lighting saturation analysis, and clarification on EfficiencyOne's use of studies in DSM plans. Requests also address updates to cost-effectiveness screening, avoided costs, and alignment with NSPI's Integrated Resource Plan.

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