Topic:"Power Purchase Agreement" in M06733

may contain a dramatically different number of individual "programs" – is a function of semantic, organizational, or marketing preferences; not the reflection of any rational economic decision-making. • Second, since programs may involve d...

AI summary The text argues that program net benefits depend on design choices (e.g., marketing, incentives) rather than program categories. Efficient programs can vary widely in cost, output, and lifetime benefits. Focusing solely on theoretical costs may lead to suboptimal strategies. Maximizing net benefits may conflict with long-term market transformation, risk minimization, and social equity goals.

2016-2018 DSM Plan (NSUARB M06733) NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests 1 Request IR-24: 2 3 Regarding the PPA assumed in the No-DSM and Half-DSM plans in the February 2015 4 presentation, slide 5. 5 6 (a) Please descri...

AI summary The document outlines NSPI's response to a request regarding the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) assumptions in the No-DSM and Half-DSM plans. It details variable and fixed costs, including energy procurement prices, export fees, renewable energy credit costs, and transmission losses, based on forecasts and actual transactions.

2 Annual Partial Revenue Requirements - With FGD No DSM Plan ($K) CRP01-01-FGD-R01 Half-Low DSM ($K) Low DSM w Low DSM PA ($K) CRP2-17 FGD Base DSM ($K) CRP Mid DSM/FGD (Synapse Model) ($K) 2025 965,077 925,959 856,963 843,928 848,436 2026...

AI summary The table presents annual partial revenue requirements for Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) under various demand-side management (DSM) scenarios from 2025 to 2039, showing decreasing costs with increased DSM participation. The data is part of a regulatory proceeding involving the Nova Scotia Utility and Regulatory Board (NSUARB) and the Consumer Advocate (CA).

Notes: These resource plans are based on 2014 IRP assumptions. Plans could be further optimized based on more recent assumptions for the near term. Half-Low DSM - Mersey Expansion not required for capacity. Added for economics. No capacity...

AI summary Resource plans based on 2014 IRP assumptions suggest no capacity additions until 2024 under Half-Low DSM, with Mersey Expansion not required. A PPA for RES is needed in 2023 but is oversized. Lingan unit retirement may free transmission for PH Biomass. Plans may be optimized with updated assumptions.