Topic:"Participant Costs Benefits" in M09096

ing to sustain the achievement 13 of lower unit cost energy savings. While implementing more comprehensive upgrades 14 includes increased cost, it also promotes deeper energy savings to customers. 15 16 Since 2015, the level of DSM investm...

AI summary The Preferred Plan underinvests in DSM compared to the IRP, leading to lost benefits for ratepayers. Since 2015, DSM investments have fallen short of IRP targets, creating a growing gap in energy savings. By 2020, ratepayers must achieve 181 GWh annual savings until 2040, but the Preferred Plan does not meet IRP-optimal levels, risking uneconomical supply-side investments.

Marketing Strategy The strategic marketing focus is to enhance relationships with the distributor network. The marketing strategy will be aligned by customer segment or vertical. Key messages will focus on non-energy benefits as well as wa...

AI summary The marketing strategy focuses on enhancing distributor relationships through customer segmentation, emphasizing non-energy benefits and rebates. EfficiencyOne collaborates with ETN and partners to use tactics like trade shows, marketing materials, and distributor training to promote programs effectively.

Permitted Scope of Use 2. The Recipient may use the Confidential Information solely for the purposes of providing or receiving EECA, as the case may be, in accordance with the Legislation and the Supply Agreement and for no other reason or...

AI summary The Recipient is restricted to using Confidential Information solely for EECA activities under the Supply Agreement and Legislation (PUA), with no other permitted uses.

3.2 Cost-Effectiveness Testing In the 2016-2018 Quantum Agreement, the DSM Advisory Group agreed to work to achieve consensus as to the methodology and assumptions of the cost- effectiveness screening test to be applied to future DSM Resou...

AI summary The 2016-2018 Quantum Agreement and EfficiencyOne's 2016 Settlement Agreement established collaboration with the DSM Advisory Group to refine cost-effectiveness testing methods for DSM Resource Plans, including quantifying non-energy benefits. EfficiencyOne engaged Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) for analysis, filed an application with NSUARB in 2018, and faced regulatory delays due to stakeholder consultation requests.

4.13 Participant Spillover For ARet, participant spillover occurs when participants decide to retire or replace other appliances pursuant to participating in the program component and due to its influence. During the telephone survey, part...

AI summary The document discusses participant spillover in the Appliance Retirement (ARet) program, where participants retired additional appliances outside the program due to its influence. Savings from these additional retirements were calculated based on disposal methods and influenced by the program. The spillover level was found to be 0 percent in the current survey, compared to 1, 3, and 4 percent in previous years.

For EPI, participant spillover occurs when participants purchase and install additional energy efficient products, due to the influence of having previously participated in the program component, without receiving any additional support fr...

AI summary The document discusses participant spillover in the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program, where participants install additional energy-efficient products after initial participation without additional program support. Survey results from 2017 and 2018 are used to determine spillover levels, with 3% for non-low-income owners and 4% for non-low-income tenants in 2018, down from 6% in 2017.

14 EPI RECOMMENDATIONS Having operated in the market for several years, EPI still succeeds in achieving high levels of participation and savings. Moreover, participant satisfaction remains very high. The biggest challenges for EPI in the c...

AI summary EPI has achieved high participation and satisfaction levels but faces challenges due to market saturation and declining opportunities for installing A-type LED lamps. ENS has diversified product offerings, and a key recommendation is to better inform participants about thermostatic shower valves to improve satisfaction and reduce removal rates.

Efficient Product Installation Appendix XI EPI: Participant Survey Questionnaire Appendix XII EPI: Participant Survey Results Appendix XIII EPI: Detailed Calculations of Unitary Savings Values Appendix XIV EPI: Detailed Calculations of Equ...

AI summary The document contains appendices related to the Efficient Product Installation (EPI) program, including survey questionnaires, results, calculations of savings values, free-ridership algorithms, spillover methodology, and 2018 recommendations. These appendices support the evaluation and implementation of energy efficiency initiatives.

APPENDIX XVI EPI: PARTICIPANT SPILLOVER METHODOLOGY Participant spillover was measured using a participant survey. Participants were asked whether, following their participation in the program component, they bought and implemented any add...

AI summary This appendix describes the methodology used to measure participant spillover in the EPI program. It involved surveying participants to determine if they implemented additional energy-efficient products outside of the program's rebate offerings and quantifying the savings and influence of the program on these actions.

Sections Recommendations 5. Ensure the tracked savings are accurate. Prior to reviewing the gross savings calculations, the Evaluator identified several issues in the 2018 tracking sheet, including with values that had been entered manuall...

AI summary The Evaluator identified issues with manual data entry in the 2018 tracking sheet and recommended that ENS apply consistent formulas for tracking NHC savings in future years to ensure accuracy.

This appendix summarizes all the recommendations made by the Evaluator as part of the 2018 EMIS and SEM evaluations, as well as all 2017 evaluation recommendations that were not fully implemented. Sections Recommendations Executive Summary...

AI summary The appendix highlights the Evaluator's recommendations to improve EMIS and SEM program delivery by enhancing participant understanding and mastery of energy performance tracking. Participants rely heavily on service providers, and without continued support, they may discontinue efforts. The recommendations aim to increase persistence of savings and improve participant satisfaction.

Q. Mr. Levitan, what are your key findings and observations? - A. I have eight key findings and observations. - First, EfficiencyOne's Preferred Plan does not meet the Board's definition of affordability as the certain and significant near...

AI summary Mr. Levitan outlines eight key findings: EfficiencyOne's Preferred Plan lacks affordability, the Alternate scenario is suboptimal, lifetime energy savings are uncertain, less costly DSM plans are feasible, organic efficiency measures exist, jurisdictional analysis is flawed, ProCESS modeling is subjective, and inflated fuel costs skew cost-effectiveness. These critiques focus on DSM plan evaluation, cost-benefit analysis, and modeling methodologies.

TRANSACTION SUPPORT Advised Eversource and United Illuminating Holdings on the economic and financial criteria to incorporate in a long term PPA with Dominion Energy's Millstone nuclear plant to retain carbon free energy. Advised ISO-NE on...

AI summary The document outlines advisory and representation services in energy transactions, including PPA restructuring, acquisitions, mergers, and regulatory compliance. Key clients include Con Edison, Eversource, ISO-NE, and Dominion Energy, with focus areas on renewable energy, storage assets, and ratepayer savings.

Assumption Actual program participants are apartment building owners. Avoided energy benefits are assumed to flow-through to tenants either a) directly, where tenants pay power bills, or b) indirectly, by means of deferred increases in ren...

AI summary The assumption outlines that apartment building owners are program participants, with avoided energy benefits flowing to tenants either directly through power bill payments or indirectly via deferred rent increases.

Assumption Actual program participants are apartment building owners. Avoided energy benefits are assumed to flow-through to tenants either a) directly, where tenants pay power bills, or b) indirectly, by means of deferred increases in ren...

AI summary The assumption outlines that apartment building owners are program participants, with avoided energy benefits flowing to tenants either directly (if they pay power bills) or indirectly via deferred rent increases. Savings from the Affordable Multifamily Housing Pilot are included in this calculation.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 (a) Confirmation of the eligibility of a new construction building for incentives related to 2 electric space heating and domestic hot water measures; 3 4 (b) The identification and targeting of prospective new building...

AI summary The document outlines eligibility criteria for the New Construction service, requiring institutional, industrial, or multi-unit residential buildings served by Nova Scotia Power (E1) to meet specific energy efficiency measures, size thresholds, and energy consumption reduction targets. EfficiencyOne Business Development is tasked with pre-contacting projects.

Comments In its presentation, E1 claims that energy efficiency costs less than NS Power's lowest fuel cost. As a lower cost—if not the lowest cost—resource, energy efficiency should continue to be the "first fuel" in resource planning. Ene...

AI summary E1 argues energy efficiency is cheaper than NSP's fuel costs and should be prioritized in resource planning. Current DSM plans underperform compared to 2014 IRP targets, with savings 10-20% lower. The Board's 2015 decision (M06733) emphasized aligning DSM with past IRP levels. E1's 2020-2022 plan exceeds 2019 spending, while NSPI claims the Board's alternative plan requirement implies lower DSM efforts. The Electricity Plan Implementation Act allows higher 2020-2022 spending.

Utility Benefits E1 Responses to Small Business Advocate (SBA)

AI summary EOne is responding to the Small Business Advocate's input regarding utility benefits in the Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding.

1.1.2 Characterize the Energy Efficiency Measures Navigant developed representative DSM measures to be used as inputs to the ENSC DSM potential analysis. Navigant first reviewed the measure level details used as inputs to the approved 2013...

AI summary Navigant characterized energy efficiency measures for ENSC's DSM potential analysis, revising assumptions and incorporating feedback. They defined parameters like baseline energy consumption, incremental savings, costs, and measure densities, considering building class differences and code changes.

Measure Costs Measure costs were based on the incremental equipment cost between the baseline and technologies for replacement on burnout and new applications. Retrofit measure costs included the full material cost of the energy‐efficient...

AI summary Measure costs for energy-efficient technologies include incremental equipment and retrofit expenses, sourced from ENSC data and market research. EERAM allows technology costs to evolve over time, aligned with US DOE findings on cost reduction rates and learning curves, with technologies mapped to specific maturity stages.

2.5 Financial Tests Calculated EERAM also calculates several financial tests2, including: - Total Resource Cost (TRC): This test includes all quantifiable costs and benefits of an energy efficiency measure that may accrue to participants o...

AI summary EERAM calculates financial tests (TRC, PAC, RIM, PCT, Simple Customer Payback, Levelized Measure Cost/kWh) to assess energy efficiency measures' cost-effectiveness from various perspectives, including total resource cost, program administrator costs, ratepayer impact, and participant costs. Outputs guide program administrators in setting energy efficiency goals and estimating cost-effective savings.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-18: 2 3 Please explain how "the direct benefits of reductions in billed demand, at least for those 4 customer groups billed for facility peak demand," constitute benefits for Nova Scotia 5 electricity consumer...

AI summary The document addresses Request IR-18, which questions how reductions in billed demand benefit all Nova Scotia electricity consumers. NS Power responds that while direct benefits are limited, reduced demand may lower system coincident peak, enhancing reliability and potentially delaying new infrastructure or retiring older resources. Data on billing peaks is provided only for customers with remote interval meters.

6.0 COSTS - [68] EAC seeks costs under two headings: firstly, the costs of its consultant Integrated Energy Resources; and secondly, the EAC claims costs of work done by its staff member, Emma Norton, the Energy Conservation Coordinator. -...

AI summary EAC seeks costs for a consultant and staff member. The Board directs E1 and EAC to agree, noting staff costs are unlikely. If unresolved, the matter may be remitted.

Return of HST Refund through FAM Clause 6 of the Consensus Agreement provides for the HST Refund, together with interest to be returned by E1 to NS Power and refunded to customers through the FAM. In addition to Berwick and the Assembly of...

AI summary Clause 6 of the Consensus Agreement mandates returning HST refunds to NS Power customers via FAM, supported by SBA, IG, Berwick, and the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs. NS Power suggested using the refund as a pilot for future DSM automation through FAM, but the Consumer Advocate argues automating DSM collection via FAM is more complex than a one-time credit. The Consensus Agreement aims to ensure ratepayers benefit from the HST refund through the BCF process.

6.0 COSTS - [68] EAC seeks costs under two headings: firstly, the costs of its consultant Integrated Energy Resources; and secondly, the EAC claims costs of work done by its staff member, Emma Norton, the Energy Conservation Coordinator. -...

AI summary EAC seeks costs for a consultant and staff member Emma Norton. The Board directs E1 and EAC to negotiate, noting it is unlikely to award staff costs. If unresolved, the matter may be remitted to the Board for determination.

Target Market The Custom Incentives program is open to all Nova Scotia business, non-profit, institutional and industrial customers. Despite its broad customer eligibility criteria, the program typically targets larger energy users.

AI summary The Custom Incentives program targets larger energy users in Nova Scotia despite broad eligibility for business, non-profit, institutional, and industrial customers. The program focuses on high-energy-consuming entities within these categories.

Marketing Strategy The marketing strategy for Custom Incentives is to segment, profile, and launch integrated marketing campaigns (e.g. mass media, print, direct mail, digital and social media, events, outreach) by vertical (e.g., large co...

AI summary The marketing strategy for Custom Incentives involves segmenting verticals (e.g., commercial, industrial) and using integrated campaigns (media, events, outreach). EfficiencyOne will collaborate with the Efficiency Trade Network and design agencies to promote operational efficiency and non-energy benefits in the BNI sector through tactics like industry presentations, case studies, and trade show participation.

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AI summary The section outlines compensation-related matters in the regulatory proceeding, though no detailed content is provided in the excerpt. The heading 'Compensation' suggests the focus of the proceeding, but further details are absent.

1. INTRODUCTION - EfficiencyOne, as the holder of the Efficiency Nova Scotia franchise, is responsible for the - development of Demand Side Management Resource Plans ("Plans") and their implementation. - EfficiencyOne recognizes the import...

AI summary EfficiencyOne, as the Efficiency Nova Scotia franchise holder, develops and implements Demand Side Management (DSM) Plans. Since 2012, it has met or exceeded NSUARB-approved performance targets for energy and peak demand savings while managing funds prudently. EfficiencyOne emphasizes cost control, internal oversight, and achieving targets without overspending to ensure ratepayer benefits.

Compensation

AI summary The compensation section of the regulatory proceeding document is not elaborated upon in the provided text, containing only the heading and a formatting marker.

Facilitate a Reduction in and Ease the Burden of Regulatory Proceedings Members recognize and acknowledge that an ancillary benefit and outcome of the DSMAG, achieved through the two above-noted objectives, is the streamlining of regulator...

AI summary The DSMAG aims to streamline regulatory proceedings by fostering early collaboration among members to narrow issues before the NSUARB, reducing burdens and improving efficiency. This approach benefits ratepayers through more efficient processes and reduced procedural complexity.

Facilitate a Reduction in and Ease the Burden of Regulatory Proceedings Members recognize and acknowledge that an ancillary benefit and outcome of the DSMAG, achieved through the two above-noted objectives, is the streamlining of regulator...

AI summary Members acknowledge that the DSMAG streamlines regulatory proceedings by reducing burdens through early collaboration with E1, aiming to narrow issues for NSUARB adjudication and benefit ratepayers.