Topic:"Integrated Resource Plan" in M08604

ental (annual) emissions impacts estimated using the actual 2016 CO2e emissions intensity of 653 tonnes/GWh, measured at the generator. g Includes participation by low income households. 3 4 b) Please refer to part a) of this response. 5 6...

AI summary The text discusses cost-effectiveness testing results for the 2019 DSM Resource Plan, noting similarities between updated program costs and lifetime benefits relative to the 2016-2018 plan. Changes in program measure mixes and annual avoided costs from the 2014 IRP are cited as key factors influencing cost trends.

as potential studies, has not been aligned well with resource 13 decision making. 14 15 Q. What are your recommendations? 16 A. I make the following recommendations for E1: 17 1. E1 should increase focus on capacity savings by implementing...

AI summary The testimony outlines six recommendations for E1, emphasizing demand reduction pilots, portfolio diversification, TRM transparency, market transformation metrics, research alignment with IRP/DSM planning, and recognizing DSM's cost-effectiveness in future resource plans.

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AI summary EfficiencyOne requested to delay the DSM Potential Study filing from July 31, 2019, to September 13, 2019. The Board emphasized that the July 31 deadline was set to allow a full year for the study and stakeholder consultation, referencing its July 23, 2018 order and a prior letter in Matter M08059 requiring NS Power to align pre-IRP tasks with the deadline.

ful consultation process. Also, the Board’s subsequent letter of October 5, 2018 in Matter M08059 noted the requirement for NS Power to complete its pre-IRP tasks to coincide with the July 31st date: The Board directs NS Power to undertake...

AI summary The Board directed NS Power to complete pre-IRP tasks by July 31, 2019, emphasizing the DSM Potential Study's role in the IRP process. EfficiencyOne was tasked with stakeholder engagement during the study. A two-week filing extension to August 14, 2019, was granted, rejecting a 6-week delay request.