Topic:"Participant Costs Benefits" in M07543

3.1 BALANCED PLAN APPROACH EfficiencyOne will produce DSM Resource Plans that balance multiple objectives of DSM, including: - Maximize short-term and long-term energy and capacity avoidance; - Minimize program administration costs; - Maxi...

AI summary EfficiencyOne will develop DSM Resource Plans balancing objectives such as maximizing energy and capacity avoidance, minimizing costs, enhancing non-electric benefits, ensuring program diversity, preserving business relationships, and promoting broad program access across market sectors and rate classes.

2) ESTA BLISHMENT OF A RESE RVE FUND - a) In lieu of development of a DSM reserve fund, the Parties agree they will not challenge EfficiencyOne's ability to apply on an expedited basis to the Board for recovery of funds to address extraord...

AI summary Parties agree not to challenge EfficiencyOne's expedited recovery of funds for extraordinary circumstances if mitigation efforts are made. Surplus from a three-year contract is returned to NS Power for ratepayers, with the Board's determination. Rights to participate in applications remain intact.

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.

4.3.1 BALANCED PLAN APPROACH EfficiencyOne will produce DSM Resource Plans that balance multiple aspects of DSM for the benefit of customers, including: - Short-term and long-term energy and capacity avoidance; - Program delivery costs; -...

AI summary EfficiencyOne will develop DSM Resource Plans balancing energy and capacity avoidance, program costs, non-electric benefits, market diversity, accessibility, and rate impacts to optimize customer outcomes. The approach emphasizes equitable access, long-term planning, and minimizing investment needs through comprehensive DSM strategies.

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.

2) ESTA BLISHMENT OF A RESE RVE FUND - a) In lieu of development of a DSM reserve fund, the Parties agree they will not challenge EfficiencyOne's ability to apply on an expedited basis to the Board for recovery of funds to address extraord...

AI summary Parties agree not to challenge EfficiencyOne's expedited fund recovery for extraordinary circumstances if mitigation efforts are made. Surplus from the three-year contract will be returned to NS Power for ratepayers, as determined by the Board. The clause preserves rights to challenge recovery merits.

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.

4.3.1 BALANCED PLAN APPROACH EfficiencyOne will produce DSM Resource Plans that balance multiple aspects of DSM for the benefit of customers, including: - Short-term and long-term energy and capacity avoidance; - Program delivery costs; -...

AI summary EfficiencyOne will develop DSM Resource Plans balancing energy avoidance, program costs, avoided investments, non-electric benefits, program diversity, market access, and rate impacts to benefit customers.

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.

2) ESTA BLISHMENT OF A RESE RVE FUND - a) In lieu of development of a DSM reserve fund, the Parties agree they will not challenge EfficiencyOne's ability to apply on an expedited basis to the Board for recovery of funds to address extraord...

AI summary Parties agree EfficiencyOne may expedite fund recovery for extraordinary circumstances if mitigation efforts are made. Surplus from the three-year contract will be returned to NS Power for ratepayers. The clause does not limit challenges to recovery claims. The Board retains authority over fund applications and surplus allocation.