Topic:"Innovation Research" in M08888

Lessons Learned Research is critically important in quantifying and validating the value of NEBs in energy efficiency programs. NYSERDA invested considerably in NEB research on all of its programs, and developed tailored, local models to e...

AI summary Research is vital for quantifying non-energy benefits (NEBs) of energy efficiency programs. NYSERDA invested in NEB research, creating local models to estimate job and economic impacts. While this research improved programs, it requires programmatic and political support to maximize benefits.

NSPI's role in DSM and consequently, whether the DSM Plan it proposes is in the public interest, is cost effective, meets the established objectives, and warrants approval. [2010 NSUARB 155, pp. 5-6] - [3] The shift in responsibility for D...

AI summary The NSUARB evaluates NSPI's proposed 2012 DSM Plan, focusing on its public interest, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with objectives. Key issues include TRC test application, free ridership, pilot programs (fuel substitution, green schools), and energy savings reporting. The Board's 2011 hearing considered ENS's application and 2010 evaluation reports.

Request IR-7: - 29 30 Re the selection of Massachusetts as the "source jurisdiction", as referenced at Lines 13- 17 on page 7 of 15: - a) For whom and by whom was the Massachusetts research completed? - b) Are all NEB's currently used in M...

AI summary Request IR-7 questions the Massachusetts research's origin, methodology, data collection, costs, time frame, sectors addressed, and report access, seeking transparency on NEB development and data condensation.

Request IR-18 : What does EfficiencyOne mean by the term "primary research" (page 15, line 13, of the Application) and what are the metrics EfficiencyOne will publish prior to conducting such research to allow the DSMAG to determine that t...

AI summary The proceeding seeks clarification from EfficiencyOne on the definition of 'primary research' and the metrics they will publish to enable the DSMAG to verify and assess the adequacy of research results.