Topic:"Participant Costs Benefits" in M07544

Cost Effectiveness Testing In their conservation (CDM) plans, LDCs need to show portfolio cost effectiveness (TRC and PAC) if they are offering province-wide programs. If LDCs are offering local programs (only for their territory), those p...

AI summary LDCs must demonstrate cost effectiveness (TRC and PAC) for province-wide programs, while local programs require program-level effectiveness. The low-income sector exception allows a TRC of 0.7. The IESO oversees cost effectiveness for all programs.

Avoided Costs For electricity, the major categories of benefit are: - Avoided Capacity Costs - Avoided Energy Costs - Transmission and Distribution Costs - 15% Adder for additional societal benefits - o Environmental benefits - o Employmen...

AI summary The document outlines four major categories of benefits from avoided electricity costs: avoided capacity costs, avoided energy costs, transmission and distribution costs, and a 15% adder for societal benefits, including environmental, employment, and other societal advantages.

Avoided Supply Cost (Benefits) Given the differences between Union Gas' and Enbridge's geography, system and customers and such, it is expected the avoided supply cost will be different between the two gas utilities. Under the TRC-plus tes...

AI summary The text explains that avoided supply costs will differ between Union Gas and Enbridge due to their distinct geographic, system, and customer factors. Under the TRC-plus test, benefits include avoided natural gas costs, transmission/distribution costs, and a 15% non-energy benefit adder for environmental, economic, and social advantages.

Benefits (Avoided Costs) In the societal test, the Energy Trust will include the following benefits: - 1. The value of the electrical and/or gas energy saved based on the avoided cost forecasts of the utilities whose customers are served b...

AI summary The Energy Trust includes avoided costs, non-energy benefits, line losses, gas capacity benefits, and a 10% credit for energy efficiency. Benefits are based on PUC-approved forecasts and OPUC guidance, with proxies used for non-energy benefits until alternative methods are developed. Environmental costs are considered under OPUC guidance.

PARTICIPANT PERCEIVED VALUE The determination of the participant perceived value is an evaluation of factors from the participant's perspective. For energy efficiency programs, participant perceived value leads to the motivation to partici...

AI summary The evaluation of participant perceived value focuses on factors influencing customer motivation in energy efficiency programs. Incentives are necessary to align with customer perceptions, which extend beyond financial considerations. This approach aims to bridge the gap between standard practices and energy-efficient options.

Broader Considerations as Related to Participant Perceived Value In the real world, determining participant perceived value during price-setting should not be thought of as a precise science that is only based on financial quantification....

AI summary The text emphasizes that participant perceived value in energy efficiency programs should not rely solely on financial quantification. Broader, non-quantifiable factors also influence perceived value, requiring specific activities and processes to assess both financial and broader considerations during incentive-setting exercises.

Avoided Costs For electricity, the major categories of benefit are: - Avoided Capacity Costs - Avoided Energy Costs - Transmission and Distribution Costs - 15% Adder for additional societal benefits - o Environmental benefits - o Employmen...

AI summary The text outlines four major categories of benefits for electricity: Avoided Capacity Costs, Avoided Energy Costs, Transmission and Distribution Costs, and a 15% adder for societal benefits, including environmental, employment, and other societal benefits.

Avoided Supply Cost (Benefits) Given the differences between Union Gas' and Enbridge's geography, system and customers and such, it is expected the avoided supply cost will be different between the two gas utilities. Under the TRC-plus tes...

AI summary The text discusses differences in avoided supply costs between Union Gas and Enbridge due to geographic and operational factors. Under the TRC-plus test, benefits include avoided natural gas and transmission costs, plus a 15% non-energy benefit adder for environmental and social impacts.

12. Work Paper Once measure level data is acquired from the market, the Products organization will engage its engineering staff to produce a Work Paper. The Work Papers, similar to TRMs found in other jurisdictions, are documents which det...

AI summary The Work Paper process involves creating documents to calculate measure savings and costs, approved by the Commission. Incentive rates are determined separately by the PA and CPUC. PG&E's incentives cover 75-100% of incremental equipment costs, with different calculations for Replace on Burnout and Retrofit/Direct Install measures.

Benefits (Avoided Costs) In the societal test, the Energy Trust will include the following benefits: - 1. The value of the electrical and/or gas energy saved based on the avoided cost forecasts of the utilities whose customers are served b...

AI summary The Energy Trust includes benefits such as avoided energy costs, non-energy benefits, line losses, gas capacity benefits, and a 10% conservation credit under the Northwest Power Act. Benefits are based on utility forecasts approved by PUC and OPUC, with non-energy benefits using proxies until OPUC provides alternatives. Other environmental pollutants are considered only when specified by PUC.

Exceptions to Cost Effectiveness for Measure inclusion into programs 18 For measures which do not pass both the utility and societal (total resource cost) tests, the OPUC does allow measures to be included in programs assuming the measure...

AI summary The OPUC allows measures failing cost-effectiveness tests to be included in programs if they meet six conditions, such as providing non-energy benefits, enhancing market acceptance, aligning with regional DSM programs, or being part of research pilots. Incentives are capped at specific limits, and compliance with Commission policy is required.

Figure 57: 2011-2015 Gas Savings Result [11](#page-197-0) Year Total (MMBtu) 2011 16,115 2012 1,845 2013 12,169 2014 30,839 2015 19,274 Total 80,242 Figure 58: Gross Electricity Savings 12 Program Annual kWh Savings Lifetime kWh Savings Ef...

AI summary The text presents data on gas savings from 2011 to 2015 and electricity savings from Efficiency Maine programs. The data includes annual and lifetime savings, program costs, participant costs, and benefit-to-cost ratios for various initiatives.

PARTICIPANT PERCEIVED VALUE The determination of the participant perceived value is an evaluation of factors from the participant's perspective. For energy efficiency programs, return on investment is based on two general considerations: c...

AI summary The evaluation of participant perceived value focuses on factors influencing participants' perspectives, particularly for energy efficiency programs. Key considerations include cost effectiveness and budget impact as determinants of return on investment.

A participant might look at one, a combination of some, or all of the above factors in their financial analysis of a purchase decision. In addition, they may conduct their own version of the Participant Cost (PC) test.

AI summary The text discusses how participants in a proceeding may consider various factors in their financial analysis of a purchase decision and may perform their own version of the Participant Cost (PC) test.

Broader Considerations as Related to Participant Perceived Value In the real world, determining participant perceived value during price-setting should not be thought of as a precise science. that is only based on financial quantification....

AI summary The text emphasizes that participant perceived value in energy efficiency programs involves non-quantifiable factors beyond financial metrics. It highlights the need for structured activities and processes to evaluate both financial and broader considerations when setting incentives.

Avoided Costs For electricity, the major categories of benefit are: - Avoided Capacity Costs - Avoided Energy Costs - Transmission and Distribution Costs - 15% Adder for additional societal benefits - o Environmental benefits - o Employmen...

AI summary The text outlines four major categories of benefits for electricity: Avoided Capacity Costs, Avoided Energy Costs, Transmission and Distribution Costs, and a 15% adder for societal benefits, including environmental, employment, and other societal benefits.

Avoided Supply Cost (Benefits) Given the differences between Union Gas' and Enbridge's geography, system and customers and such, it is expected the avoided supply cost will be different between the two gas utilities. Under the TRC-plus tes...

AI summary The document discusses differences in avoided supply costs between Union Gas and Enbridge due to geographic and operational factors. Under the TRC-plus test, benefits include avoided natural gas and transmission/distribution costs, plus a 15% non-energy benefit adder for environmental, economic, and social advantages.

USE OF PAC BENEFITS E1 maintains that PAC benefits should not be used to vary incentive levels (E1 response letter p. 9). This suggestion appears to be contradictory to CLEAResult's incentive setting approach, as CLEAResult presents PAC be...

AI summary E1 argues PAC benefits should not influence incentive levels, conflicting with CLEAResult's approach that uses PAC benefits as a metric for theoretical limits and return on investment within the incentive framework. This discrepancy is highlighted in the report's discussion of incentive-setting methodology.

TRC Benefits While the section for the TRC mentions the term "non-energy benefit" (NEB) once (p. 24), it does not provide any details on specific NEBs to include. Nor does it mention participant or utility NEBs. The NEBs that are included...

AI summary The TRC section mentions non-energy benefits (NEBs) but lacks details on specific NEBs, participant, or utility NEBs. It should align with DSMAG guidance. EfficiencyOne is hiring a contractor to quantify NEBs for the TRC. The PC test definition should include participant benefits as per DSMAG.

changed from 50 percent of the incremental costs in the initial report to 100 percent in the 26 revised report. It would be helpful to know why this was changed. DATE FILED: 11 May 2017 Page 9 of 20 1 - Residential Customer, Large Capital...

AI summary The document discusses a change in cost thresholds from 50% to 100% for incremental costs in energy efficiency programs, citing revised definitions and consensus with Synapse and CLEAResult. It references letters from Synapse and EfficiencyOne regarding alignment with DSMAG guidance and the use of RULDICM for Early Replacement projects.

4 EfficiencyOne Response 5 EfficiencyOne agrees that customer segmentation is important when conducting market 6 research. Factors such as measure penetration, price sensitivity and customer value 7 perceptions can vary between commercial...

AI summary EfficiencyOne supports customer segmentation for market research, noting that factors like price sensitivity vary between commercial segments. They use segmentation in defining eligibility for programs like SBES, which offers higher rebates and free audits. They reference studies from other jurisdictions and aim to involve the Small Business Advocate in future research.

PARTICIPANT PERCEIVED VALUE The determination of the participant perceived value is an evaluation of factors from the participant's perspective. For energy efficiency programs, participant perceived value leads to the motivation to partici...

AI summary The evaluation of participant perceived value in energy efficiency programs is crucial for motivating participation. Incentives are necessary to align with customers' perceived value, which extends beyond financial considerations. This approach ensures that programs effectively encourage adoption of energy-efficient options.

Broader Considerations as Related to Participant Perceived Value In the real world, determining participant perceived value during price-setting should not be thought of as a precise science that is only based on financial quantification....

AI summary Determining participant perceived value in energy efficiency programs involves broader considerations beyond financial quantification. While financial factors like retail price and project costs are relevant, non-quantifiable aspects also influence perceived value. Key activities and processes are needed to assess both financial and broader considerations when setting incentives.

Avoided Costs For electricity, the major categories of benefit are: - Avoided Capacity Costs - Avoided Energy Costs - Transmission and Distribution Costs - 15% Adder for additional societal benefits - o Environmental benefits - o Employmen...

AI summary The document outlines four major electricity benefit categories: Avoided Capacity Costs, Avoided Energy Costs, Transmission and Distribution Costs, and a 15% Adder for societal benefits (environmental, employment, and other societal benefits). These represent key considerations in regulatory proceedings related to energy efficiency and demand-side management.

Avoided Supply Cost (Benefits) Given the differences between Union Gas' and Enbridge's geography, system and customers and such, it is expected the avoided supply cost will be different between the two gas utilities. Under the TRC-plus tes...

AI summary Avoided supply costs differ between Union Gas and Enbridge due to geographic and operational differences. The TRC-plus test includes avoided natural gas costs, transmission/distribution costs, and a 15% non-energy benefit adder for environmental, economic, and social benefits.

History In 1999, Oregon lawmakers and citizens envisioned a future with Oregon homes and businesses powered by clean, affordable energy. They established stable, consistent funding to help Oregonians invest in energy efficiency and renewab...

AI summary In 1999, Oregon established Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO) to promote clean, affordable energy through efficiency and renewables. ETO, overseen by the Oregon Public Utilities Commission since 2002, funds programs benefiting customers of four utilities across two states, focusing on cost-effective solutions and customer satisfaction.

Benefits (Avoided Costs) In the societal test, the Energy Trust will include the following benefits: - 1. The value of the electrical and/or gas energy saved based on the avoided cost forecasts of the utilities whose customers are served b...

AI summary The Energy Trust includes benefits like avoided energy costs, non-energy benefits, line losses, and gas capacity improvements in its societal test. It uses PUC-approved forecasts and applies a 10% credit under the Northwest Power Act. Non-energy benefits may use proxies until OPUC provides alternatives. Environmental impacts and utility system tests are also considered.

Exceptions to Cost Effectiveness for Measure inclusion into programs 18 For measures which do not pass both the utility and societal (total resource cost) tests, the OPUC does allow measures to be included in programs assuming the measure...

AI summary The Oregon Public Utilities Commission (OPUC) permits inclusion of cost-ineffective measures in programs if they meet specific conditions, such as providing non-energy benefits or enhancing market acceptance, as outlined in Docket UM-551.

PARTICIPANT PERCEIVED VALUE The determination of the participant perceived value is an evaluation of factors from the participant's perspective. For energy efficiency programs, participant perceived value leads to the motivation to partici...

AI summary Evaluation of participant perceived value in energy efficiency programs, emphasizing the need for incentives aligned with customer motivations beyond financial considerations.

A participant might look at one, a combination of some, or all of the above factors in their financial analysis of a purchase decision. In addition, they may conduct their own version of the Participant Cost (PC) test.

AI summary The text discusses how participants may use various factors in their financial analysis of a purchase decision, including conducting their own version of the Participant Cost (PC) test.

Table 3: Participant Cost Test and Relationship to Incentive Setting from a Participant Perceived Value Perspective The analysis involved in determining the Incremental Equipment Cost and the PC test involve some of the same components. Bo...

AI summary The text discusses the relationship between the Incremental Equipment Cost and the Participant Cost (PC) test, highlighting that both involve defining a base case and calculating cost differences between efficient options and the base case. The analysis can also include O&M and fuel costs depending on the program or technology.

Broader Considerations as Related to Participant Perceived Value In the real world, determining participant perceived value during price-setting should not be thought of as a precise science that is only based on financial quantification....

AI summary Determining participant perceived value during price-setting and incentive-setting in energy efficiency programs involves broader considerations beyond financial quantification. While financial lenses (e.g., retail price, project costs) are relevant, non-quantifiable factors also influence perceived value. Key activities and processes are recommended to address both financial and broader considerations in incentive design.

Program Evaluation Review and Historical Experience The final consideration in determining participant perceived value is reviewing previous evaluation reports and accounting for historical experience. Program evaluations typically include...

AI summary The text emphasizes using historical program evaluation data to assess participant perceived value, including barriers, customer insights, and quantitative metrics like participation rates and savings. Historical experience informs incentive adjustments, as illustrated by an example where excessive LED lamp uptake prompted a reduction in incentive rates.

Program Evaluation Through the annual program evaluation process, participant surveys are conducted to determine free ridership and spillover savings. For the Custom Program, EfficiencyOne gains an understanding of technology savings, pric...

AI summary The document discusses the program evaluation process, emphasizing the collection of energy savings and cost data through feasibility studies and project applications. It also outlines the need for tracking project type data, engaging the supply chain, and setting incentive screening thresholds based on energy savings persistence.

Cost Effectiveness Testing In their conservation (CDM) plans, LDCs need to show portfolio cost effectiveness (TRC and PAC) if they are offering province-wide programs. If LDCs are offering local programs (only for their territory), those p...

AI summary LDCs must demonstrate portfolio cost effectiveness (TRC and PAC) for province-wide programs, with a TRC exception of 0.7 for low-income programs. The IESO oversees cost effectiveness for province-wide programs, including societal benefits in TRC calculations.

Avoided Costs For electricity, the major categories of benefit are: - Avoided Capacity Costs - Avoided Energy Costs - Transmission and Distribution Costs - 15% Adder for additional societal benefits - o Environmental benefits - Employment...

AI summary The document outlines four major categories of benefit for electricity: Avoided Capacity Costs, Avoided Energy Costs, Transmission and Distribution Costs, and a 15% adder for societal benefits including environmental, employment, and other societal advantages.

Avoided Supply Cost (Benefits) Given the differences between Union Gas' and Enbridge's geography, system and customers and such, it is expected the avoided supply cost will be different between the two gas utilities. Under the TRC-plus tes...

AI summary The text discusses avoided supply costs under the TRC-plus test, noting differences between Union Gas and Enbridge due to geography and system differences. Benefits include avoided natural gas and transmission costs, plus a 15% non-energy benefit adder for environmental and social factors.

2. Work Paper Once measure level data is acquired from the market, the Products organization will engage its engineering staff to produce a Work Paper. The Work Papers, similar to TRMs found in other jurisdictions, are documents which deta...

AI summary The Work Paper process involves engineering staff calculating measure savings with EM&V protocols, approved by the Commission for inclusion in PAs programs. Incentives are determined by PA and reviewed by CPUC, with PG&E incentivizing 75-100% of Incremental Equipment Cost (IEC) for new measures, varying by measure type.

Benefits (Avoided Costs) In the societal test, the Energy Trust will include the following benefits: - 1. The value of the electrical and/or gas energy saved based on the avoided cost forecasts of the utilities whose customers are served b...

AI summary The Energy Trust includes energy savings, non-energy benefits, line losses, gas capacity benefits, and a 10% conservation credit in its societal test. Benefits are based on utility forecasts approved by PUC and OPUC, with merged cost forecasts for electric and gas utilities. Non-energy benefits use proxies until OPUC provides alternatives. Environmental benefits, including reduced carbon emissions, are considered under integrated resource planning.

Exceptions to Cost Effectiveness for Measure inclusion into programs 18 For measures which do not pass both the utility and societal (total resource cost) tests, the OPUC does allow measures to be included in programs assuming the measure...

AI summary The OPUC allows measures failing cost-effectiveness tests to be included in programs if they meet specific conditions outlined in Docket UM-551, such as non-energy benefits, market acceptance, regional consistency, and compliance with legal or policy requirements.