Topic:"Program Evaluation" in M08929

James R. Gogan Direct Dial: (902) 563-5920 E-Mail: [email protected] File No. 41736-92 August 14, 2019 Nova Scotia Utility & Review Board PO Box 1692, Unit “M” Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3S3 Attention: Doreen Friis, Regulatory Affairs O...

AI summary EfficiencyOne submits its 2019 DSM Potential Study Report to the Nova Scotia Utility & Review Board, complying with Order M08604. The report includes appendices on methodology, baseline studies, demand response, energy efficiency, and 8760 data, with electronic filing of Excel tools.

rting on E1 revised the final Scope of Work to include specific requirements and the low-income residential segment disaggregation of results for Low-Income Nova Scotians. separately. Consider the following when modelling E1 revised the fi...

AI summary EfficiencyOne revised the Scope of Work to include low-income residential disaggregation and updated criteria for achievable potential studies, emphasizing commercially available measures, Codes/Standards, and stakeholder feedback. The draft Potential Study Assumptions and Modelling Plan was shared with DSMAG for review, with comments addressed in the final document.

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AI summary The document discusses the analysis of demand response (DR) programs, including technical and achievable potential, benefit-cost assessments, and program hierarchies to manage participation overlaps. It evaluates DR sub-options, cost-effectiveness, and scenarios for achieving potential through various DR options.

ms and pilots with different types of offers, developed by the Brattle Group. 38 Accordingly, the high scenario in this analysis assumes a lower unit impact for CPP than the base and low scenarios. 37 Note that residential low-income segme...

AI summary The document discusses demand response (DR) potential and cost-effectiveness results from a study conducted by Navigant for Nova Scotia, analyzing different scenarios and levels of granularity, including DR options, customer classes, and building types.

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AI summary The text discusses concerns related to regulatory processes, including fuel-cost-adjustment mechanisms, program evaluations, and the impact of policy decisions on energy efficiency and affordability. It also addresses the need for stakeholder engagement and the importance of ensuring equitable access to energy programs.

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AI summary The text discusses the challenges related to the regulatory process, including the need for accurate fuel-cost-adjustment mechanisms, issues with rate structures, and the importance of proper asset management and compliance with regulatory standards. It also touches upon the need for effective program evaluations and stakeholder engagement.

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AI summary The text discusses various aspects of regulatory proceedings, including accounting policies, cost considerations, and program evaluations. It also references studies and appendices related to hydro assets and energy efficiency initiatives.

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AI summary The text discusses issues related to energy efficiency, cost management, and regulatory processes, including topics such as fuel cost adjustments, program evaluations, and stakeholder engagement. It references the need for better alignment between base rates and actual costs, as well as the importance of managing energy efficiency programs effectively.

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AI summary The text discusses the impact of the fuel-cost-adjustment mechanism on rate structures and the potential need for adjustments to account for delays in base rates reflecting actual costs. It also mentions the importance of program evaluation and prudence reviews in regulatory proceedings.

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AI summary The text discusses the challenges and considerations in the regulatory process, including the need for accurate fuel-cost-adjustment mechanisms, the impact of rate proceedings, and the importance of program evaluations and stakeholder engagement. It highlights the need for transparency and effective communication in managing energy resources and customer programs.

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AI summary The text discusses various aspects of energy regulation and management in Nova Scotia, including asset retirement obligations, program evaluations, and stakeholder engagement. It outlines the need for effective energy efficiency programs, cost recovery mechanisms, and regulatory oversight. Key topics include energy efficiency, stakeholder participation, and the importance of accurate forecasting.

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AI summary The text discusses the implementation of a fuel-cost-adjustment mechanism and its impact on incentive structures, emphasizing the need for alignment between base rates and actual costs. It also references the importance of program evaluation and stakeholder engagement in regulatory processes.

be considered as part of the Process & Deliverables Step 1 – Establish Analysis Plan as described on page 7 of the TOR. SBA Metrics NSP should establish a metric that is NS Power will incorporate this comment calculated with each case mode...

AI summary Stakeholders request NSP to establish metrics for rate impacts in the IRP and develop indicators for 'signposts.' NSP agrees to incorporate these into the Analysis Plan and Strategy Roadmap as outlined in the TOR.

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AI summary The text presents a table with financial figures and a cost-benefit analysis, indicating program costs and yearly expenses. These figures may relate to a regulatory proceeding involving cost considerations and program evaluations.

l revenue requirements 25 year NPV Revenue Requirement over the planning horizon (with and without end-effects adjustment) Average Annual Relative Rate Impact - 25-yr Magnitude and timing of electricity rate effects 10 year NPV Revenue Req...

AI summary The text outlines various criteria for evaluating electricity plans, including revenue requirements, reliability requirements, grid services, plan robustness, emissions reductions, and flexibility. These factors are analyzed over different planning horizons and involve quantitative and qualitative assessments.

1 Introduction 2 EfficiencyOne appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on NS Power’s 2020 Integrated 3 Resource Plan (IRP) draft Analysis Plan and Assumptions Set. 4 5 EfficiencyOne submits the following comments, questions and rec...

AI summary EfficiencyOne provides comments on NS Power’s 2020 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) draft Analysis Plan and Assumptions Set, emphasizing the need for clear evaluation criteria and scoring methods. They recommend that NS Power define how each metric will be quantified and provide detailed rationale for the ranking of resource plans.

Plexos E1-06 Provide quantitative inputs and outputs from Plexos in As noted, E1 considers this request to have been Information tabular format, as initially requested on May 12, 2020 with a addressed by NS Power through an alternative Eff...

AI summary The document outlines requests from Efficiency One (E1) for quantitative data from the Plexos model and the provision of detailed findings in the draft deliverables. NS Power has responded by offering an alternative arrangement for a technical session and has provided the draft findings and action plan based on established evaluation metrics.

and costs. The declining costs for technologies such as wind, solar, offshore wind and storage should be a particular focus. The workshop could also include cross-over fuels such as RNG and hydrogen. The first part of the workshop would be...

AI summary The text discusses the need for workshops focused on declining technology costs, including wind, solar, and storage, and their impact on the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). It suggests involving stakeholders, commissioning papers, and organizing public-facing events managed by not-for-profit organizations. Regular workshops are recommended to update the IRP and engage the public on energy transformation.

operational profile (capacity factor, operating Item 4 – this would be considered in future planning hours, number of unit starts, etc.) to recent work, as triggered by IRP Roadmap Item 5 historical data; • Further evaluate the longer-term...

AI summary The document discusses the need to evaluate the operational profile of diesel CT units using historical data and to reassess the capital forecast for the diesel CT fleet as part of the evergreen IRP process. It also highlights the importance of re-evaluating CT economics as storage costs decrease and fuel costs increase. Additionally, it mentions the need to document a resolution to the issue of high operating-reserve surpluses identified in the FAM audit.

B. Role of NSPI in Electrification It is unclear from the IRP Report what role NSPI intends to take with respect to electrification. It is essential for there to be active tracking of how the province may be changing in terms of electrific...

AI summary The document questions NSPI's role in electrification, highlighting concerns about funding incentives and potential free-rider issues. It emphasizes the need for proactive planning, forecasting electrification impacts, and involving EOne for program delivery. NSPI's role in system reliability and data collection is noted, but reactive approaches are criticized.

IRP Final Report Comments – Bates White No. Topic / Reference Bates White Comment NS Power Response

AI summary The document presents comments from Bates White on the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Final Report, along with Nova Scotia Power's responses. It outlines key issues and considerations related to the IRP, including program design, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.

Stakeholder Comment How Comment was Addressed Stakeholders should have the opportunity to specify potential scenarios. Draft scenarios were provided to stakeholders for review on May 29, 2019 as part of the scenarios/sensitivities and deta...

AI summary Stakeholders requested the inclusion of scenarios showing no incentives and scenarios based on commercially available technologies. The draft scenarios provided on May 29, 2019, included a 'low' scenario and considered only currently available technologies, with no future emerging technology assumptions. Navigant provided an alternative view of Economic Potential using the Program Administrator cost test.

tem and informs the planning initiatives that Nova Scotia Power will undertake. The Roadmap details a strategy for monitoring signposts that confirm or indicate a need to alter the near-term strategy. The publication of the IRP report does...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power's 2020 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) outlines ongoing planning efforts, stakeholder-informed scenario analyses, and the designation of Scenario 2.0C as the Reference Plan due to its lowest 25-year Net Present Value Revenue Requirement. The process includes regular updates, stakeholder feedback, and subsequent comments from consultants and advocates.