Topic:"Multi Year Planning Cycle" in M03669

Performance-based Approach Following up on the recommendations of the 2008 Wheeler Report, 8 ENSC proposes to engage the UARB and stakeholders to further assess the options for implementing a multi-year performance-based approach to DSM pl...

AI summary ENSC proposes a multi-year performance-based approach to DSM planning, following the 2008 Wheeler Report's recommendations, and seeks stakeholder and UARB input. This approach is detailed in Section 10 of the document.

10. PERFORMANCE-BASED APPROACH The creation of ENSC flows from the recommendations of a stakeholder consultation process facilitated by Dr. David Wheeler. 17 The final report resulting from this process envisioned a performance-driven over...

AI summary The document discusses the creation of ENSC based on a stakeholder consultation process led by Dr. David Wheeler, proposing a performance-based oversight mechanism for energy and demand savings. This model would shift regulatory focus from annual filings to multi-year frameworks, similar to those used in Vermont, with the UARB's role evolving to evaluate and verify performance.

REGULATORY ISSUES & RISKS Our review of the regulatory landscape led us to identify four issues that ENSC will need to address to ensure it is able to fully contribute to Nova Scotia's ambitious electricity DSM goals. 1. PERFORMANCE-BASED...

AI summary The document identifies four regulatory issues ENSC must address to meet Nova Scotia's electricity DSM goals. It highlights the need for a shift from annual to multi-annual, ex-post performance-based oversight of DSM plans, as recommended by the 2008 Wheeler Report.

ENSC Electricity DSM Review administrator must devote to formal regulatory hearings and processes, freeing them up to focus more on ensuring targets are met. 5 RISK While Nova Scotia's regulatory model allows for somewhat more flexibility...

AI summary The document discusses the need for a more flexible and performance-based approach to regulatory processes in Nova Scotia, suggesting that a multi-annual framework could better support the achievement of energy efficiency targets. It highlights risks associated with the current annual preapproval process.

RECOMMENDATIONS - Consider moving to a multi-annual, ex-post performance-based approach and, in so doing, clarify the associated review / oversight framework - In the interim, maintain the flexibility previously afforded to NSPI to adjust...

AI summary The recommendations suggest transitioning to a multi-annual, ex-post performance-based approach with a clear oversight framework and maintaining flexibility for NSPI to adjust programs before future hearings. The text highlights the significant time spent on regulatory approvals, which can detract from program management and strategic planning.

Request IR-21 - With respect to Appendix A, page 17, lines 5 7, - a) Please provide examples of "new program titles" that are currently being considered. - b) If transition to the new titles begins in 2011, why are they not being adopted c...

AI summary Request IR-21 seeks clarification on proposed 'new program titles' under Appendix A, page 17, lines 5-7. It questions why transition to these titles began in 2011 but full adoption was delayed until 2013, and why they are absent from the 2012 plan.

y and, conceivably, reduce the administrative burden of annual regulatory filings. This multi-year framework is similar to approaches used successfully in other jurisdictions, such as Vermont. (p.29) IR 33: Please provide further details w...

AI summary The text discusses the potential benefits of a multi-year framework for regulatory filings, similar to approaches in Vermont, and outlines program targets for energy efficiency in residential and commercial sectors. It also includes several inquiries regarding the implementation of performance-based approaches, multi-fuels mandates, and electric home heating codes.

FINAL ISSUES LIST The following issues will be dealt with in the public hearing on Efficiency Nova Scotia's ("ENS") Application for approval of its electricity Demand Side Management ("DSM") Plan for 2012: - 1. Evaluation and verification...

AI summary The Final Issues List outlines key topics for the public hearing on Efficiency Nova Scotia's 2012 DSM Plan, including evaluation of past programs, proposed plan details, TRC test effectiveness, free ridership, pilot programs, reporting methods, and administrative approaches.

1 Rather, the intent and focus of ENSC to consider options for change to the existing 2 regulatory framework, which is focused on annual pre-approval of one-year DSM plans, 3 are the possible advantages and efficiencies available to all st...

AI summary ENSC is proposing a shift from the current annual pre-approval model for DSM plans to a multi-year, performance-driven regulatory framework. This change is supported by the ENSC Act, which allows the UARB to approve multi-year frameworks. ENSC argues that this approach would improve economic efficiencies and reduce administrative burdens.

Multi Sector Cost Allocation for Enabling Strategies In the 2010 hearing for the approval ofthe DSM Plan for 2011, an issue was raised with respect to the proper allocation ofmulti-sector costs. The Board at that time accepted the DSM admi...

AI summary The 2010 NSUARB decision accepted the DSM administrator's allocation of multi-sector costs based on customer count. NSDOE argues this methodology should be revisited in 2013 to prevent excessive administrative burdens on ENSC as a joint DSM delivery agent.

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 document outlines the evaluation of NSPI's proposed 2012 DSM Plan by the Board, focusing on public interest, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with objectives. Key issues include program evaluation, free ridership, pilot programs, and reporting requirements, with the Board's Final Issues List highlighting specific criteria for assessment.