E-1Consensus Agreement
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3) COST-EFFECTIVENESS TESTING METHODOLOGY FOR FUTURE APPLICATIONS TO APPROVE A DSM SUPPLY AGREEMENT - a) The Parties agree to work collaboratively with the DSM Advisory Group to pursue the nature and quantification of estimates associated...
AI summary Parties agree to collaborate with the DSM Advisory Group to enhance the TRC test by quantifying non-energy benefits. EfficiencyOne must update the UARB by December 31, 2016, on progress. Low-income targeted programs are exempt from cost-effectiveness testing.
Performance Indicators consist of: 5 - i. Annual incremental energy savings (reported by program and rate class); - ii. Cumulative annual energy savings (reported by program and rate class); - iii. Lifetime savings (reported by program and...
AI summary The document outlines ten performance indicators for evaluating program effectiveness, including energy and peak demand savings, ratepayer benefits, spending, customer satisfaction, rate impact analysis, and low-income program metrics. Reporting requirements include annual and cumulative data, geographic census-based estimates, and annual filings by EfficiencyOne.
3.4.1 LOW INCOME CONSIDERATIONS
AI summary The section addresses low-income considerations within the regulatory proceeding, focusing on how utility policies and programs may impact low-income households. Key entities involved include Nova Scotia Power (NSP), the Utility and Regulatory Board (UARB), and Demand Side Management (DSM) initiatives.
NS Power Shareholder Charitable Contribution NS Power shareholders have indicated that they will provide up to $37 million dollars over ten years (2015-2024) to upgrade all electrically-heated homes owned by lowincome Nova Scotians. In the...
AI summary NS Power shareholders plan to contribute up to $37 million over ten years (2015-2024) to upgrade electrically-heated homes for low-income Nova Scotians. EfficiencyOne will not use DSM funds for these upgrades if they are already covered by shareholder contributions.
Other Low Income Programming DSM programs can be an efficient means of providing significant energy and non-energy benefits to low income Nova Scotians, thereby supporting access to energy services and reducing energy poverty. In accordanc...
AI summary DSM programs are efficient for providing energy and non-energy benefits to low-income Nova Scotians, reducing energy poverty. EfficiencyOne will design programs under the Balanced Plan Approach (Section 3.1), excluding those affected by NS Power's charitable donation, acknowledging higher unit costs.
1 0) NS POWER'S CHARlTABLE CONTRIBUTION - a) The parties encourage Nova Scotia Power to provide the evaluated results of its low income program to the Board and to stakeholders on an annual basis and to coordinate administration and evalua...
AI summary The parties request NS Power to annually report on its low-income program's results and coordinate with EfficiencyOne. They also agree that DSM activities from NS Power's charitable contribution will not impact EfficiencyOne's performance targets.
E-2Revised Consensus Agreement
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7. COST-EFFECTIVENESS TESTING METHODOLOGY FOR FUTURE APPLICATIONS TO APPROVE A DSM SUPPLY AGREEMENT - a) The Parties agree to work collaboratively with the DSM Advisory Group to pursue the nature and quantification of estimates associated...
AI summary The Parties agree to collaborate with the DSM Advisory Group to enhance the TRC test by quantifying non-energy benefits. EfficiencyOne must update the UARB by December 2016 on progress. The Parties acknowledge that low-income targeted DSM programs may fail cost-effectiveness tests under DEJC criteria.
Performance Indicators consist of:[12](#page-23-1) - i. Annual incremental energy savings (reported by program and rate class); - ii. Cumulative annual energy savings (reported by program and rate class); - iii. Lifetime savings (reported...
AI summary The document outlines performance indicators for demand-side management (DSM) programs, including energy and peak demand savings, ratepayer benefits, customer satisfaction, and low-income program reporting. EfficiencyOne is required to submit annual rate impact analyses by October 31, with data aggregated by program and rate class.
4.3.4.1 LOW INCOME CONSIDERATIONS
AI summary This section addresses low-income considerations within a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, focusing on demand-side management and utility ratepayer board processes. Key entities include DSM programs, expenditure criteria, and advisory groups involved in resource planning and regulatory decisions.
Other Low Income Programming In accordance with Section 4.3.1, the Balanced Plan Approach, EfficiencyOne will design and deliver programs and services that benefit low-income Nova Scotians not affected by the NS Power charitable donation.
AI summary EfficiencyOne is required under Section 4.3.1 of the Balanced Plan Approach to design and deliver programs benefiting low-income Nova Scotians not affected by NS Power's charitable donation.
3) PERFORMAN CE TARG ETS , INDICATORS AND THRESHOLDS - a) The parties agree to the following Performance Targets and Performance Indicators: - i) Performance Targets are set over the three-year contract period, rather than annually. - ii)...
AI summary Parties agree to three-year performance targets for EfficiencyOne, requiring 90% achievement on cumulative energy and peak demand savings. Non-compliance triggers regulatory review. Indicators include annual savings, lifetime benefits, and customer satisfaction, with reporting by program and rate class. Historical rate impact analysis and low-income participation metrics are required.
9) PRINCIPLES OF EQUITY a) All ratepayers are entitled to an equitable opportunity to participate in DSM programs. Lowincome tenants and homeowners as well as marginally viable commercial and industrial customers are some of the most diffi...
AI summary The principles emphasize equitable access to DSM programs for all ratepayers, particularly low-income and marginally viable customers. Special services must address barriers faced by these groups, and cost-effectiveness evaluations should account for higher associated costs.
E-3Executed Consensus Agreement
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7. COST-EFFECTIVENESS TESTING METHODOLOGY FOR FUTURE APPLICATIONS TO APPROVE A DSM SUPPLY AGREEMENT - a) The Parties agree to work collaboratively with the DSM Advisory Group to pursue the nature and quantification of estimates associated...
AI summary Parties agree to collaborate with the DSM Advisory Group to enhance the TRC test by quantifying non-energy benefits. EfficiencyOne must update the UARB by December 2016 on progress. Specific low-income targeted measures may fail cost-effectiveness tests.
Performance Indicators consist of:[12](#page-23-1) - i. Annual incremental energy savings (reported by program and rate class); - ii. Cumulative annual energy savings (reported by program and rate class); - iii. Lifetime savings (reported...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSP) is required to report ten performance indicators related to energy savings, demand reduction, ratepayer benefits, and program effectiveness. These include annual and cumulative energy/peak demand savings, lifetime savings, spending, customer satisfaction, rate impact analysis, and low-income program metrics, with specific reporting deadlines and methodologies.
4.3.4.1 LOW INCOME CONSIDERATIONS
AI summary This section addresses low-income considerations in regulatory proceedings, likely focusing on utility services and programs. It may involve Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSP) and the Utility and Ratepayer Board (UARB), with potential references to Demand Side Management (DSM) and Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) initiatives.
Other Low Income Programming In accordance with Section 4.3.1, the Balanced Plan Approach, EfficiencyOne will design and deliver programs and services that benefit low-income Nova Scotians not affected by the NS Power charitable donation.
AI summary EfficiencyOne is required under Section 4.3.1 of the Balanced Plan Approach to design and deliver low-income programs for Nova Scotians not covered by NS Power's charitable donations.
9) PRINCIPLES OF EQUITY a) All ratepayers are entitled to an equitable opportunity to participate in DSM programs. Lowincome tenants and homeowners as well as marginally viable commercial and industrial customers are some of the most diffi...
AI summary The text emphasizes equitable access to Demand Side Management (DSM) programs for low-income and marginally viable customers, noting their higher service costs. It mandates cost-effectiveness screening to account for these additional expenses, ensuring fair participation opportunities.