E-1Incentive Setting Methodology: CLEAResult Report & EfficiencyOne Implementation Plan
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1 3.2 Recommendation 2 2 3 3.2.1 Recommendation 2 a) 4 EfficiencyOne is supportive of maintaining up-to-date customer and technology 5 research for its energy efficiency measures, especially those with high levels of 6 annual expenditure....
AI summary EfficiencyOne supports maintaining updated customer and technology research for energy efficiency, acknowledging financial challenges. It commits to 2016 LED lamp market research, a 2017-2018 research plan, and developing a TRM and consolidated calculator. Budget constraints limit 2016 research scope, with Q3 reporting on impacts.
900 active programs across North America, major themes and principles could be identified that were employed by all jurisdictions in their incentive level setting processes. These principles include: - 1. Assess and account for customer mo...
AI summary EfficiencyOne's incentive-setting approach aligns with general principles used in North America but requires refinement. The analysis evaluated four programs and referenced the Nova Scotia DSM Potential Study. CLEAResult recommends improving methodology while maintaining current activities.
Jurisdictional Scans CLEAResult undertook jurisdictional scans of various provincial and state utilities and energy efficiency agencies to: - 1) identify the incentive level setting methodologies and best practices in other jurisdictions;...
AI summary CLEAResult conducted jurisdictional scans to identify incentive-setting methodologies and best practices in energy efficiency programs, focusing on geographical similarity, market maturity, and ACEEE recognition. Research combined secondary data analysis with primary insights to inform ENS's program benchmarks and recommendations.
Technology Research Technology research is essential when identifying perceived value. The three forecasts that need to be developed are: - market price; - technology penetration; and - technology performance. It is important to know the p...
AI summary Technology research is critical for assessing value through three forecasts: market price, technology penetration, and performance. Key considerations include pricing (capital, labor, maintenance costs), market trends, and technology evolution over short-to-long term. These factors are analyzed during TRM reviews to set baselines and energy persistence values.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS - 1. It is recommended that EfficiencyOne consider all of the general principles for incorporation into an incentive setting process. - CLEAResult has provided a documented, incentive setting process (that incorp...
AI summary The document recommends that EfficiencyOne adopt a documented incentive-setting process, update technology assumptions through research, implement TRM for cost-effectiveness metrics, develop a consolidated calculator for analysis, and evaluate current incentive levels via financial simulation. CLEAResult's methodology and tools are suggested for implementation.
TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH Technology research can provide both the basis for the value of the incentive investment through understanding the energy savings and it can provide insight into how often the incentive should be reviewed. It is very im...
AI summary The text outlines parameters for evaluating energy-saving technologies and incentives, emphasizing the use of TRM and regular updates based on market penetration and other factors, with a focus on adjusting incentives when penetration exceeds 50%.
FORMAL & DOCUMENTED INCENTIVE SETTING PROCESS It is recommended that ENS use a formal and documented incentive setting process for all incentive setting exercises. This does not necessarily mean that every step of the process needs to be f...
AI summary The text recommends ENS use a formal, documented incentive setting process, outlining three potential processes. It emphasizes considering existing market incentives in customer research, technology analysis, and financial impact assessments to address barriers and attribution issues.
1. Market Research The process starts by performing both primary and secondary market research in order to determine the measure performance metrics and costs. The objective is to determine awareness, barriers and purchase decisions. Marke...
AI summary The process involves primary and secondary market research to assess measure performance metrics, costs, awareness, barriers, and purchase decisions. Factors like market penetration and technology age (e.g., new vs. widespread solutions) are evaluated.
11. Market Research PG&E staff will begin the incentive setting process by performing both primary and secondary market research in order to determine the measure performance metrics and costs. This will include holding interviews with the...
AI summary PG&E staff will conduct primary and secondary market research, including interviews with manufacturers and distributors, to determine measure performance metrics and costs. Results will be kept confidential to protect competitive information.
INCENTIVE LEVEL SETTING METHODOLOGY Efficiency Vermont developed a new product development process about a year and a half ago. It involves a customer mapping and an engagement process that covers seven stages: - 1. Idea Solicitation - 2....
AI summary Efficiency Vermont's new product development process includes nine stages for designing incentive programs, with adjustments for expedited changes. Cost effectiveness uses a societal test, while incentives are primarily driven by customer behavior. Energy savings assumptions are reviewed annually or biennially, and data tracking is required monthly.
1. Market Research/Stakeholder Engagement The process starts by performing both primary and secondary market research in order to determine the measure performance metrics and costs. This will include data from utilities and consulting sta...
AI summary The process involves conducting primary and secondary market research to establish measure performance metrics and costs, engaging stakeholders such as utilities, contractors, vendors, customers, and advocacy groups to gather data and insights.
E-3REVISED Incentive Setting Methodology: CLEAResult Report & EfficiencyOne Implementation Plan - Clean Version
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3.2.1 Recommendation 2 a) EfficiencyOne is supportive of maintaining up-to-date customer and technology research for its energy efficiency measures, especially those with high levels of annual expenditure. EfficiencyOne is cognisant of the...
AI summary EfficiencyOne supports updating customer and technology research for energy efficiency measures but acknowledges budget challenges. It will assess impacts by Q3 2016, commit to LED lamp market research in 2016, and collaborate with experts on research methodologies despite 2016 limitations.
900 active programs across North America, major themes and principles could be identified that were employed by all jurisdictions in their incentive level setting processes. These principles include: - 1. Assess and account for customer mo...
AI summary The document reviews EfficiencyOne's incentive-setting approach in Nova Scotia, aligning with general principles like customer motivation assessment, technology analysis, and financial impact evaluation. While EfficiencyOne's methods are deemed aligned with comparable jurisdictions, improvements are recommended. Four programs (Instant Savings, Custom, Business Energy Rebates, Home Energy Assessment) are analyzed, with suggestions to refine methodologies further.
Jurisdictional Scans CLEAResult undertook jurisdictional scans of various provincial and state utilities and energy efficiency agencies to: - 1) identify the incentive level setting methodologies and best practices in other jurisdictions;...
AI summary CLEAResult conducted jurisdictional scans to identify incentive-setting methodologies and best practices for energy efficiency programs. Jurisdictions were selected based on geographical similarity, market maturity, and methodology applicability. Research combined secondary data analysis with primary insights to benchmark ENS's program incentives and performance against comparative metrics.
Technology Research Technology research is essential when identifying participant perceived value as well as completing other analysis associated with incentive setting. The three forecasts that need to be developed are: Market price; - Te...
AI summary Technology research is critical for setting incentives, requiring analysis of market price, technology penetration, and performance. Factors like upfront costs, labor, and maintenance are considered, along with technology evolution over short-to-long term. This informs energy baselines and cost-effectiveness calculations, typically reviewed during the Technical Reference Manual (TRM) update process.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS - 1. It is recommended that EfficiencyOne consider all of the general principles for incorporation into an incentive setting process. - CLEAResult has provided a documented, incentive setting process (that incorp...
AI summary The summary recommends that EfficiencyOne adopt a documented incentive-setting process, update technology assumptions through research, implement a TRM approach for cost-effectiveness metrics, develop a consolidated calculator for analysis, and conduct financial simulations of current incentives to evaluate their levels.
esearchgate.net/profile/Heidi_Korhonen3/publication/48330473_Determinants_to_Service_Innovation_Success_ an_Organizational_Orientation_Perspective/links/0046353c383c558013000000.pdf#page=182 - 2. At what price would you consider the produc...
AI summary The text discusses Van Westendorp's Price Sensitivity Meter (PSM) methodology, which uses cumulative distribution curves from consumer price perception questions to determine acceptable price ranges (PME and PMI). It emphasizes the need for large sample sizes and notes that curves evolve with technological and consumer changes.
TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH Technology research can provide both the basis for the value of the incentive investment through understanding the energy savings and it can provide insight into how often the incentive should be reviewed. It is very im...
AI summary The document outlines parameters for evaluating energy efficiency incentives, including technology penetration, costs, and energy savings. It emphasizes the importance of regular TRM updates and program evaluations to adjust incentives based on market conditions and cost-effectiveness, particularly when efficient technology penetration exceeds 50%.
The template is provided as an attached Excel file, with a selected screenshot of the first page provided below: Initial Process Technology Researc Is there updated technology research?
AI summary The text references a template provided in an Excel file and includes a question about whether there is updated technology research. The context includes known acronyms related to energy efficiency and regulatory bodies.
Appendix A – Jurisdictional Scans
AI summary Appendix A outlines jurisdictional scans relevant to Nova Scotia's regulatory proceedings, likely involving energy efficiency, utility oversight, and demand-side management frameworks. The context includes references to regulatory bodies, programs, and technical criteria.
1. Market Research The process starts by performing both primary and secondary market research in order to determine the measure performance metrics and costs. The objective is to determine awareness, barriers and purchase decisions. Marke...
AI summary The process involves primary and secondary market research to determine performance metrics, costs, awareness, barriers, and purchase decisions. Factors like market penetration and technology age (new vs. widespread solutions) are also evaluated.
11. Market Research PG&E staff will begin the incentive setting process by performing both primary and secondary market research in order to determine the measure performance metrics and costs. This will include holding interviews with the...
AI summary PG&E staff will conduct primary and secondary market research, including interviews with manufacturers and distributors, to determine measure performance metrics and costs. Results are kept confidential to protect competitive information.
Detailed Measure Development - •Identify technical guidelines and data, identify any data gaps and create research plan for gaps - •Stakeholder outreach - •Facilitation of crossprogram coordination - •Cost Effectiveness testing - •Draft Me...
AI summary The process involves identifying technical guidelines, addressing data gaps, stakeholder engagement, cross-program coordination, cost-effectiveness testing, and drafting a Measure Approval Document (MAD). Measures with sufficient data and stakeholder support are promoted for approval, while those with gaps may be piloted.
1. Market Research/Stakeholder Engagement The process starts by performing both primary and secondary market research in order to determine the measure performance metrics and costs. This will include data from utilities and consulting sta...
AI summary The process involves conducting primary and secondary market research to establish measure performance metrics and costs, incorporating data from utilities and consulting stakeholders including contractors, vendors, customers, and advocacy groups.
E-3-(i)REVISED Incentive Setting Methodology: CLEAResult Report & Efficinecy One Implementation Report - Redline Version
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- 1. Formally establish, document and use a consistent incentive setting process that incorporates the identified general principles. - Like most other jurisdictions, EfficiencyOne has not yet established a well-documented incentive level...
AI summary EfficiencyOne is urged to establish a documented incentive process, conduct technology research, ensure energy savings metrics align with TRM standards, and develop a consolidated calculator for program design. These steps aim to improve consistency, rigor, and efficiency in demand-side management initiatives.
Jurisdictional Scans CLEAResult undertook jurisdictional scans of various provincial and state utilities and energy efficiency agencies to: - 1) identify the incentive level setting methodologies and best practices in other jurisdictions;...
AI summary CLEAResult conducted jurisdictional scans to identify incentive-setting methodologies and best practices in energy efficiency programs, focusing on geographical similarity, market maturity, and program delivery mechanisms. Research combined primary and secondary data to benchmark Nova Scotia's Energy Nova Scotia (ENS) program against other jurisdictions, revealing multiple criteria for incentive design.
Technology Research Technology research is essential when identifying participant perceived value as well as completing other analysis associated with incentive setting. The three forecasts that need to be developed are: marketMarket price...
AI summary Technology research is crucial for assessing participant value and setting incentives, requiring analysis of market price, technology penetration, and performance. Factors like capital costs, labor, and maintenance are key, alongside long-term technology evolution. This data informs TRM updates and cost-effectiveness calculations from participant, administrator, and societal perspectives.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS - 1. It is recommended that EfficiencyOne consider all of the general principles for incorporation into an incentive setting process. - CLEAResult has provided a documented, incentive setting process (that incorp...
AI summary Recommendations include adopting a documented incentive-setting process for EfficiencyOne, updating technology assumptions, implementing a TRM approach, developing a consolidated calculator, and conducting financial simulations of current incentives. CLEAResult's process and TRM metrics are highlighted as key tools.
Price Sensitivity Research Price sensitivity is usually defined as the affect the price for a product or service has on the consumers' motivation to purchase it. For incentive setting in energy efficiency and conservation programs, it is i...
AI summary Price sensitivity in energy efficiency programs involves understanding consumer behavior to set effective incentives. The text highlights the use of Van Westendorp's Price Sensitivity Meter, noting the challenges of heterogeneous consumer groups and the value of research in approximating optimal pricing. It emphasizes the importance of protecting ratepayer interests while encouraging participation.
TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH Technology research can provide both the basis for the value of the incentive investment through understanding the energy savings and it can provide insight into how often the incentive should be reviewed. It is very im...
AI summary The text outlines parameters for evaluating technology incentives, including penetration estimates, costs, and energy savings. It emphasizes ongoing research and updates via the TRM process and Program Evaluations to adjust incentives based on market changes.
1. Market Research The process starts by performing both primary and secondary market research in order to determine the measure performance metrics and costs. The objective is to determine awareness, barriers and purchase decisions. Marke...
AI summary The process involves primary and secondary market research to assess measure performance metrics, costs, awareness, barriers, and purchase decisions, considering market penetration and technology age (e.g., new vs. widespread solutions).
11. Market Research PG&E staff will begin the incentive setting process by performing both primary and secondary market research in order to determine the measure performance metrics and costs. This will include holding interviews with the...
AI summary PG&E staff will conduct primary and secondary market research, including interviews with manufacturers and distributors, to determine measure performance metrics and costs. Results will be kept confidential to protect competitive information. This process aims to inform incentive setting for energy efficiency programs.
1. Market Research/Stakeholder Engagement The process starts by performing both primary and secondary market research in order to determine the measure performance metrics and costs. This will include data from utilities and consulting sta...
AI summary The process involves conducting primary and secondary market research to determine measure performance metrics and costs, incorporating data from utilities and consulting stakeholders including contractors, vendors, customers, and advocacy groups.
69771Reply to Stakeholder Comments re Incentive Setting Methodology
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17 4. RESEARCH PLANS 18 EfficiencyOne received several comments on its planned research activities. In April 19 2017 EfficiencyOne shared its two-year Market Research Plan (2017-2018) for incentive 20 setting purposes with the DSMAG. It is...
AI summary EfficiencyOne's two-year Market Research Plan (2017-2018) outlines ongoing research for incentive setting, with adjustments made continuously as products and customer perceptions evolve. The plan is not a one-time milestone but a framework for indefinite updates, ensuring timely incentive reviews without major unit-cost changes. DSMAG was consulted on the plan.
2) Technology Research The key to the technology research is understanding a product or service's energy savings, price and market penetration. These three elements provide key insight into understanding options for the program design, and...
AI summary Technology research focuses on evaluating energy savings, price, and market penetration of products/services. These factors inform program design and incentive levels, with a Technical Reference Manual (TRM) serving as a key tool for documenting and updating data.
3) Supply Chain Research The supply chain research assists with understanding if members of the supply chain and stakeholders face barriers to participation in the programs and whether a specific incentive level (or broader program design...
AI summary The supply chain research aims to identify barriers faced by supply chain members and stakeholders in program participation, evaluate the effectiveness of different incentive levels (midstream, upstream, downstream), and support customer and technology research efforts.
69772Incentive Setting Methodology and CLEAResult Report and EfficiencyOne Implementation Plan - Second Revision - Clean Version
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3 3.2.1 Recommendation 2 a) 4 EfficiencyOne is supportive of maintaining up-to-date customer and technology 5 research for its energy efficiency measures, especially those with high levels of 6 annual expenditure. 7 8 EfficiencyOne is cogn...
AI summary EfficiencyOne supports maintaining up-to-date customer and technology research for energy efficiency, acknowledging financial challenges. It plans to quantify budget impacts by September 31, 2016, and commit to increasing research frequency. Prior research on LED A-lamps was completed in 2016, with future efforts involving expert methodologies.
900 active programs across North America, major themes and principles could be identified that were employed by all jurisdictions in their incentive level setting processes. These principles include: - 1. Assess and account for customer mo...
AI summary EfficiencyOne's incentive-setting approach aligns with general principles used across North America but requires refinement. The analysis evaluated Nova Scotia's market-specific factors and four programs (Instant Savings, Custom, Business Energy Rebates, Home Energy Assessment). CLEAResult recommends improving methodology through enhanced research and flexibility, citing alignment with jurisdictions but noting areas for improvement.
Jurisdictional Scans CLEAResult undertook jurisdictional scans of various provincial and state utilities and energy efficiency agencies to: - 1) identify the incentive level setting methodologies and best practices in other jurisdictions;...
AI summary CLEAResult conducted jurisdictional scans to identify incentive-setting methodologies and best practices in energy efficiency programs. Jurisdictions were selected based on geographical similarity, portfolio maturity, ACEEE recognition, and program delivery mechanisms. Research combined secondary data analysis with primary insights to benchmark ENS's program performance against comparative metrics.
Technology Research Technology research is essential when identifying participant perceived value as well as completing other analysis associated with incentive setting. The three forecasts that need to be developed are: - Market price; -...
AI summary Technology research is crucial for setting incentives, requiring analysis of market price, technology penetration, and performance. Factors like capital costs, labor, and maintenance are considered, alongside technology evolution. This data informs cost-effectiveness calculations and is integral to updating the Technical Reference Manual (TRM), which contains measure assumptions for energy consumption baselines and cost analyses.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS - 1. It is recommended that EfficiencyOne consider all of the general principles for incorporation into an incentive setting process. - CLEAResult has provided a documented, incentive setting process (that incorp...
AI summary The summary outlines recommendations for EfficiencyOne to adopt a structured incentive setting process, including leveraging CLEAResult's methodology, updating technology assumptions through research, implementing a TRM approach, developing a consolidated calculator, and conducting program financial simulations to evaluate current incentive levels.
CUSTOMER MOTIVATIONS AND BARRIERS As discussed, understanding customer motivations and barriers to participation are important. A key component of the customer research is understanding how customers view costs associated with the efficien...
AI summary The text emphasizes understanding customer motivations and barriers through research methods like price sensitivity and conjoint analysis. These methods are costly and recommended for high-value incentive programs exceeding $400,000 annually, based on ENS's expenditure evaluation.
Conjoint Analysis Conjoint analysis can be used to evaluate how individual attributes contribute to consumers' value of a product or service. With many efficiency programs and incentive offers, there can be multiple benefits to the consume...
AI summary Conjoint analysis evaluates consumer preferences for efficiency programs by assessing trade-offs between financial, educational, and convenience benefits. CLEAResult recommends using this method for incentive expenditures over $400,000 annually, while EfficiencyOne can leverage existing research for incentive setting.
TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH Technology research can provide both the basis for the value of the incentive investment through understanding the energy savings and it can provide insight into how often the incentive should be reviewed. It is very im...
AI summary Technology research is critical for evaluating energy efficiency incentives by analyzing parameters like technology penetration, costs, and savings. Parameters include technology details, market forecasts, and financial metrics. High efficient technology penetration (>50%) may warrant reducing incentives. The TRM process and Program Evaluations enable annual updates to these parameters.
1. Market Research The process starts by performing both primary and secondary market research in order to determine the measure performance metrics and costs. The objective is to determine awareness, barriers and purchase decisions. Marke...
AI summary The process involves primary and secondary market research to assess measure performance metrics, costs, awareness, barriers, and purchase decisions. Factors like market penetration and technology age (e.g., new vs. widespread solutions) are also evaluated.
1. Market Research PG&E staff will begin the incentive setting process by performing both primary and secondary market research in order to determine the measure performance metrics and costs. This will include holding interviews with the...
AI summary PG&E staff will conduct primary and secondary market research, including interviews with manufacturers and distributors, to determine measure performance metrics and costs. Results will be kept confidential to protect competitive information.
INCENTIVE LEVEL SETTING METHODOLOGY National Grid uses the following principles for incentive setting methodology for the electricity efficiency programs: - Customer market research - Technology research 101 Data from Masssavedata.com 102...
AI summary National Grid outlines its incentive level setting methodology for electricity efficiency programs, emphasizing customer market research, technology research, supply chain discussions, top-down potential analysis, and bottom-up participation analysis. References include data from Masssavedata.com and Massachusetts energy plans from 2013-2015 and 2016-2018.
69773Incentive Setting Methodology and CLEAResult Report and EfficiencyOne Implementation Plan - Second Revision - Redline Version
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3 3.2.1 Recommendation 2 a) 4 EfficiencyOne is supportive of maintaining up-to-date customer and technology 5 research for its energy efficiency measures, especially those with high levels of 6 annual expenditure. 7 8 EfficiencyOne is cogn...
AI summary EfficiencyOne supports maintaining up-to-date customer and technology research for energy efficiency measures but acknowledges budget challenges. It will quantify impacts by September 31, 2016, and report findings in Q3. It commits to increasing research frequency and consulting experts on methodologies, while prioritizing LED A-lamp research in 2016.
900 active programs across North America, major themes and principles could be identified that were employed by all jurisdictions in their incentive level setting processes. These principles include: - 1. Assess and account for customer mo...
AI summary EfficiencyOne's incentive-setting approach in Nova Scotia aligns with cross-jurisdictional principles but requires refinement. The analysis evaluated four programs (Instant Savings, Custom, Business Energy Rebates, Home Energy Assessment) and identified opportunities for improvement, supported by research on customer behavior and market dynamics.
Jurisdictional Scans CLEAResult undertook jurisdictional scans of various provincial and state utilities and energy efficiency agencies to: - 1) identify the incentive level setting methodologies and best practices in other jurisdictions;...
AI summary CLEAResult conducted jurisdictional scans to identify incentive level methodologies and best practices in energy efficiency programs, focusing on geographical similarity, portfolio maturity, and ACEEE recognition. The study used primary and secondary research to compare Nova Scotia's programs with others, resulting in benchmarking metrics for ENS's incentives.
Technology Research Technology research is essential when identifying participant perceived value as well as completing other analysis associated with incentive setting. The three forecasts that need to be developed are: - Market price; -...
AI summary Technology research is crucial for determining participant value and incentive strategies. Key factors include market price, technology penetration, and performance, with considerations of pricing, costs, and long-term technology evolution. Analysis informs energy consumption baselines and updates to the Technical Reference Manual (TRM).
Low Income Program Plans ENS's DSM portfolio currently does not feature an electricity DSM program exclusively directed towards the low income sector. However, there are plans for an energy efficiency incentive offering to this sector. CLE...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) plans to develop a low-income electricity demand-side management (DSM) program, modeled after SBES, to provide building-wide energy efficiency upgrades for affordable rental housing. The pilot would remove SBES's 350,000 kWh cap and include 100% audit coverage with rebates for insulation, HVAC, and other measures, while implementing funding caps at the landlord and project levels.
TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH Technology research can provide both the basis for the value of the incentive investment through understanding the energy savings and it can provide insight into how often the incentive should be reviewed. It is very im...
AI summary The document outlines parameters for technology research in energy efficiency, including technology details, costs, and penetration estimates. It emphasizes the importance of reviewing these parameters to adjust incentives, suggesting that high penetration (over 50%) may warrant reducing or eliminating incentives. The TRM process and Program Evaluations are used to update this information annually or bi-annually.
1. Market Research The process starts by performing both primary and secondary market research in order to determine the measure performance metrics and costs. The objective is to determine awareness, barriers and purchase decisions. Marke...
AI summary The market research process involves primary and secondary research to assess performance metrics, costs, consumer awareness, barriers, purchase decisions, market penetration, and technology age (e.g., new vs. widespread solutions).
1. Market Research PG&E staff will begin the incentive setting process by performing both primary and secondary market research in order to determine the measure performance metrics and costs. This will include holding interviews with the...
AI summary PG&E staff will conduct primary and secondary market research, including interviews with manufacturers and distributors, to determine measure performance metrics and costs. Results will be kept confidential to protect competitive information.
1. Market Research/Stakeholder Engagement The process starts by performing both primary and secondary market research in order to determine the measure performance metrics and costs. This will include data from utilities and consulting sta...
AI summary The process involves primary and secondary market research to determine measure performance metrics and costs, consulting stakeholders such as contractors, vendors, customers, and advocacy groups.
INCENTIVE LEVEL SETTING METHODOLOGY National Grid uses the following principles for incentive setting methodology for the electricity efficiency programs: & lt;sup>101 Data from Masssavedata.com 2013-2015 Plan: http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs...
AI summary National Grid outlines its incentive-setting methodology for electricity efficiency programs, utilizing data from Masssavedata.com and referencing Massachusetts' three-year plans (2013-2015, 2016-2018). The methodology includes customer market research, technology research, supply chain discussions, and both top-down and bottom-up analysis approaches.