Topic:"Load Management" in M06733

4.4 Performance Requirements Efficiency Nova Scotia retained Dunsky Energy Consulting to provide advice on a set of performance requirements that ENS should propose for the UARB's consideration in this Application. Dunsky was asked to cond...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) engaged Dunsky Energy Consulting to advise on performance requirements for Demand Side Management (DSM) programs, with a focus on metrics and targets for the Nova Scotia Utility and Ratepayer Board (UARB). Dunsky's report, attached as Appendix G, includes a jurisdictional scan showing over 80% of North American regions use energy savings and peak demand savings as primary performance metrics. Definitions for performance-related terms are provided.

Energy & Demand • Energy savings • Annual incremental • Annual cumulative • Lifetime • Peak demand savings • Annual incremental • Annual cumulative • Lifetime Costs & Benefits • Total Resource Benefits • Net Benefits • Levelized cost • Tot...

AI summary The text outlines metrics for evaluating energy efficiency programs, including energy and peak demand savings (annual incremental, cumulative, and lifetime), cost-benefit analysis (Total Resource Benefits, Net Benefits), market transformation indicators, and societal impacts (jobs, equity, GHG reductions). It explains how savings are calculated over time and emphasizes long-term vision and distributional equity.

Highlights : - Nine of the ten jurisdictions have an energy savings metric and six of them also have a peak demand savings metric. Massachusetts is the only region that has not incorporated an energy savings performance target indicator pe...

AI summary The analysis compares energy efficiency performance metrics across jurisdictions, noting that most use energy and peak demand savings, while others incorporate cost, benefits, or local economic indicators. Massachusetts uses TRB instead of energy savings targets. Vermont, DC, and Oregon have unique approaches, with Oregon avoiding financial incentives. The 29 regions are categorized by complexity of performance evaluation, with 83% using simple metrics.

Energy & Capacity - Energy savings: California and Wisconsin are the only two regions that have a formal lifecycle (lifetime) energy saving target. 4 All other regions track cumulative annual savings (over the Plan's duration). However, li...

AI summary The text compares energy saving methodologies across regions, noting California and Wisconsin as the only areas with formal lifecycle energy targets. Other regions track annual savings, though lifetime savings influence key metrics like Total Resource Benefits and Net Resource Benefits. Six regions have peak demand indicators, but only California measures lifetime savings, which impact performance metrics.

Gross Peak Demand Savings Some of the tips selected to calculate energy savings might have also achieved a certain level of peak demand savings. However, additional information is required to estimate the demand savings attributable to eac...

AI summary The document discusses challenges in calculating peak demand savings for energy efficiency programs. While some tips may contribute to peak demand reduction, insufficient data limits accurate attribution. The HER component's exclusion from the DSM Plan prevents using its on-peak demand-to-energy ratio. The Evaluator concluded no peak demand savings would be attributed to HER in 2014 due to its limited impact.

Gross Peak Demand Savings Some of the tips selected to calculate energy savings might have also achieved a certain level of peak demand savings. However, additional information is required to estimate the demand savings attributable to eac...

AI summary The analysis notes that while some energy-saving tips may reduce peak demand, specific data is needed to quantify savings. The HER component lacks on-peak demand-to-energy ratio data from the DSM Plan, and the web-based component's minimal impact excludes it from peak demand savings attribution in 2014.

III. The Program Portfolio and First Year Results There are seventeen program components or initiatives for calendar 2014. Table 1[5,](#page-9-2) first column, shows first year net energy savings at generator as reported by the evaluator,...

AI summary The 2014 program portfolio includes 17 initiatives, with Econoler reporting 151,888 GWh in first-year net energy savings. Codes and Standards contributed 31.433 GWh in electricity savings and 5,164 MW in peak demand reduction. Overall first-year peak demand reduction was 27.077 MW at the generator.

2016-2018 DSM Plan (NSUARB M06733) NSPI Responses to EfficiencyOne Information Requests 1 Request IR-45: 2 3 Please confirm that: 4 5 (a) 432 GWh of incremental DSM electricity savings for 2016-2018 were built into the 6 Maritime Link load...

AI summary NSPI confirmed that 432 GWh of DSM savings were included in the Maritime Link load forecast and that NS Power projected annual usage of 895 GWh of Maritime Link electricity. NS Power also acknowledged the inclusion of naturally-occurring market adoption of energy-efficient technologies in load forecasts and noted that free ridership counts may not fully capture all customers who adopt efficient technologies independently.

, programs which they hope will lead to positions in energy efficiency or sustainability businesses. They want to ensure that the "culture" of energy efficiency is maintained. They, too, supported El. [1331 Rev. Charles Bull, representing...

AI summary Public comments and speakers addressed energy efficiency programs, emphasizing low-income access, equal DSM program availability, and peak demand reduction. The Board acknowledged NSPI's contributions to Clean Nova Scotia and encouraged El to target low-income renters. Concerns were raised about cutting El's Plan impacting vulnerable populations.

(2) A plan shall include: (i) an assessment of the estimated lifetime cost, reliability and magnitude of all available energy efficiency and demand reduction resources that are cost effective or less expensive than supply; (ii) the amount...

AI summary The Public Utilities Act mandates plans to assess cost-effective energy efficiency and demand reduction resources, propose demand resources, estimate energy cost savings, and detail programs enhancing affordability and reliability. Emphasis is on efficiency, demand response, load management, and supporting low-income customers through rate stability.

16 Performance Targets, Indicators, and Thresholds 17 18 In the Consensus Agreement, the Parties came to an agreement with respect to Performance Targets, Indicators, and Thresholds.[6](#page-8-2) 19 The Parties agreed that Performance Tar...

AI summary The Parties agreed on three-year performance targets, 90% compliance thresholds, and specific energy and demand savings targets (405.9 GWh and 62.5 MW). EfficiencyOne seeks Board approval for these terms in the Consensus and Quantum Agreements.

(PAGE 1 OF 2) - I. UARB-APPROVED PERFORMANCE TARGETS, THRESHOLDS, AND INDICATORS[5](#page-28-0) - a) Performance Targets and Thresholds: - i. Performance Targets are set over the three-year contract period, rather than annually. - ii. Effi...

AI summary The UARB-established performance targets for EfficiencyOne require 90% achievement on two metrics—cumulative annual energy and peak demand savings—over a three-year period. Non-compliance triggers regulatory action. Indicators include annual and lifetime savings, ratepayer benefits, and customer satisfaction. The framework stems from a 2015 Consensus Agreement approved by the UARB in Decision M06733.

4.2.1 Primary and Secondary Research - Innovation is critical to ensure ENS programs reflect current technologies and consumer behaviour patterns. As such, an important focus of research will be to explore new opportunities for DSM program...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) emphasizes innovation in Demand Side Management (DSM) programs through primary/secondary research, focusing on consumer behavior, new technologies, and opportunities like demand-response. ENS will develop information management systems to improve customer experience, streamline reporting, and enhance program delivery, building on Synapse's 2013-2015 DSM Plan recommendations and the UARB's Decision.

(PAGE 1 OF 2) - I. UARB-APPROVED PERFORMANCE TARGETS. THRESHOLDS. AND INDICATORS- - a) Performance Targets and Thresholds: - i. Performance Targets are set over the three-year contract period, rather than annually. - ii. EfficiencyOne is d...

AI summary The UARB established performance targets, thresholds, and indicators for EfficiencyOne over a three-year contract period. Compliance requires achieving 90% or more on two key targets: cumulative annual energy savings and peak demand savings. Non-compliance triggers a regulatory process. These metrics were set under a 2015 Consensus Agreement approved by the UARB in Decision M06733.