Topic:"Non Energy Impacts" in M03669

st reductions that are worth much less than the full value of the nonenergy benefits.13 Finally, the process for getting such a different approach adopted by regulators could be difficult and lengthy. Taken together, these disadvantages li...

AI summary The text discusses the challenges of incorporating non-energy benefits into cost adjustments, noting that such reductions are often less valuable and that the regulatory adoption process may be difficult and time-consuming. These challenges suggest that this approach may only be viable in limited markets or programs.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL - DSM contributes to meeting hard caps on GHG emissions through electricity load reduction, as - identified in the IRP. Its effect depends on the type of generation that it displaces and is, - therefore, a function of the...

AI summary The document discusses how Demand Side Management (DSM) contributes to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation, with its effectiveness depending on the generation mix. An illustrative example estimates that 214 GWh savings from the 2012 DSM Plan would reduce emissions by 200,000 tonnes, assuming 2009 emission rates.

Q. Does the reporting of savings from outside 2012 DSM Programs raise any concerns? - Previous DSM plans relied exclusively on customer-funded, incentive-based DSM programs to - meet IRP targets. In 2012, ENSC is recording incremental ener...

AI summary The reporting of savings from outside 2012 DSM programs is discussed, referencing the 2009 IRP Update Report which allows inclusion of non-program savings. Concerns include lack of criteria for verifying such savings, potential erosion from industrial efficiency projects, and ensuring ENSC's spending is justified. Savings from non-program sources may reduce new generation needs and aid environmental targets.

ome programs, a multitude of non-energy benefits - that are often not quantified. This results in some potential asymmetry when using the TRC - test and may deem a measure not cost-effective due to the inability to quantify these non- - en...

AI summary The text argues that the TRC test may undervalue non-energy benefits of programs, leading to asymmetry in cost-effectiveness evaluations and potentially excluding beneficial measures. The witness concludes their evidence here.

In 2004 - Review of North American "best practices" for select residential energy efficiency programs. Also review of programs aimed at encouraging commercialization of innovative and emerging energy efficiency technologies or strategies....

AI summary In 2004, three initiatives were undertaken: reviewing residential energy efficiency best practices for Hydro-Québec, assessing accelerated energy efficiency potential in Québec with program development and testimony, and comparing economic/environmental impacts of energy options (combined-cycle, wind, efficiency) with regulatory testimony. All involved stakeholder coalitions.

Request IR-5 - With respect to page 23, paragraph 2, please provide any assessment you have of the - extent to which the energy efficiency savings in the 2012 DSM Plan will help contribute to - the objective outlined in Nova Scotia's Envir...

AI summary The text outlines multiple requests (IR-5 to IR-11) directed at Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC), seeking data on energy efficiency savings, customer participation rates in the 2012 DSM Plan, analysis of IRP targets, chart data, and evaluation of an alternative ramp-up schedule. Requests focus on greenhouse gas emission reductions, program metrics, and feasibility assessments.