ctric heat pumps and dual-fuel heat pumps will be essential to mitigate peak load impacts." 3 (emphasis added) - 4 Other jurisdictions also recognize the importance of hybrid heating:
AI summary The text highlights the necessity of hybrid heating systems, such as electric and dual-fuel heat pumps, in reducing peak load impacts. It notes that other jurisdictions also recognize their importance for managing energy demand.
STRATEGIC ELECTRIFICATION With respect to the recently added definition of strategic electrification in section 79A(b)(iv) of the Public Utilities Act , Ms. Thompson confirmed that strategic electrification requires both a reduction in ove...
AI summary The definition of strategic electrification under the Public Utilities Act requires reducing both greenhouse gas emissions and electricity costs. Ms. Thompson notes E1 has not advanced work on demonstrating cost reductions. Mr. Bowman argues the PAC test must include revenue benefits for electrification to pass, emphasizing that avoiding peak demand increases makes the test mathematically feasible.
Mr. Bowman stated in this regard that: "If, in step three, your test is going to be the social test, in step two you're going to be thinking about how to achieve those benefits in terms of customer fuel savings and greenhouse gas emissions...
AI summary Mr. Bowman emphasizes that if the PAC test (peak avoidance cost) is prioritized in step three, step two should focus on hybrid heating solutions to avoid peak demand, rather than full electrification. He critiques E1's heat pump example for neglecting peak costs and stresses the need for early communication of peak-avoidance goals to guide program design, ensuring energy efficiency and electrification efforts align with utility cost management.
on of the BCA as proposed that I think you can avoid by focusing on PAC. If you don't avoid it, the PAC, then you've got to get into how are we making sure we're not double counting." [61](#page-13-3) Eastward submits that in determining t...
AI summary The text discusses balancing legislative requirements in benefit-cost analysis (BCA) and avoiding double-counting with Peak Avoidance Cost (PAC). Eastward emphasizes using a social cost of carbon test for Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and least-cost alternatives, while EFG suggests applying the same test for supply and demand side comparisons. Nova Scotia Power's capital expenditure criteria are also mentioned.
- (b) describe the demand-side management that the franchise holder will provide to Nova Scotia Power Incorporated; - (c) identify the amount that Nova Scotia Power Incorporated will pay to the franchise holder for the supply of demand-sid...
AI summary The Energy Board must review and approve demand-side management agreements between NS Power and E1 under the Public Utilities Act. The franchise holder must provide details on DSMP, payment terms, and justify proposals, while NS Power may develop load management technologies and undertake DSMP activities with Energy Board approval.
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