Topic:"Program Evaluation" in M11108

12 events per season. 28 29 Customers must be on rate codes 10 (small general), 11 (general demand), 12 (large 30 general), 21 (small industrial), 22 (medium industrial), or 23 (large industrial) to participate Date Filed: June 20, 2023 NS...

AI summary NSPI outlines a pilot program requiring customers on specific rate codes to participate in load curtailment events. Incentives are based on winter-season curtailment averages. Pilot season 1 (21/22) showed negligible curtailment, while season 2 (22/23) is estimated at 2 MW. M&V results will be included in E1’s annual Evaluation Report.

battery enrollment when participating customers sell their homes. In 2022, four homes with SGNS battery storage were sold and the new homeowners were successfully onboarded to the program. Page 10 of 17 . REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION...

AI summary The document discusses the enrollment of homes with battery storage when sold, the status of commercial and industrial solar and battery projects, and data collection efforts related to DER use cases. Customer feedback and survey results are also being collected to inform program improvements.

vided in Attachment 3 – Use Case Testing Dashboard. The blue shading in this attachment denotes where devices are connected, and where NS Power is gathering data and running use case tests as planned. Please refer to Attachment 4 – Solar G...

AI summary The document discusses the progress of the Smart Grid Nova Scotia Project, including use case testing, data collection, and the development of a preliminary economic analysis model. Attachments provide details on device connectivity, specific metrics, and lessons learned. The final business case will include grid and customer benefits from utility-controlled assets.

CI C0010788 – Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report Attachment 3 Page 4 of 4 SGNS Customer Program Enrollment Value to be Tested Data and Metrics to Measure System Impact and Value Project Scenarios for Comparison Measuring Outcomes ESP

AI summary The document outlines a section from a Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report, focusing on customer program enrollment, value to be tested, data and metrics for measuring system impact and value, project scenarios for comparison, measuring outcomes, and ESP.

general/administrative, customer care, non-union trade) minus those counted in (b) through (e). 2) Of the total in (1), above, how many FTEs were “Highly Skilled" 1,023.00 4) Of the total in (3), above, how many FTEs were "Highly Skilled"...

AI summary The text discusses the calculation of Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) and specifically 'Highly Skilled' FTEs, as well as the potential for employment-related commitments in the Contribution Agreement (CA) that may not be fully captured by standard reporting methods.

different definition agreed to in the CA than what the Guidance and Definitions of APBR is seeking.

AI summary The text highlights a discrepancy between the definition of a term in the Contribution Agreement (CA) and the Guidance and Definitions of the Assessment of Program Benefits and Risks (APBR).

from Canadian suppliers suppliers over the baseline period is $0.00, is this correct? Table 2: Data Sheet Completion Validation Data Sheet Number of Entries APBR 2020-21 Requirements: Confirmation: You have indicated that project activitie...

AI summary The text includes a question about whether the cost of goods from Canadian suppliers over a baseline period is $0.00, and a table validation related to project locations and complex enterprise status.

Licensing Data Sheet Valid 2. Total revenues from foreign licensing cannot exceed total revenues in the past fiscal year generated from foreign markets (reported in Client and Project Data Sheet) Confidentiality: Note all information provi...

AI summary The text outlines confidentiality terms for data collected during the APBR exercise, noting that information will not be shared outside the Government of Canada without consent. It also references a redacted 2023 Load Forecast Report and a Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report attachment.

CI C0010788 – Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report Attachment 11 Page 7 of 17 ← Return to the Project and Client Data Tab X 5 A 9 T Definitions and Reporting Guide ←Return to the Benefits Data Tab X 5 A 0 T Return to Welcome Page General Instruct...

AI summary The document provides instructions for completing the Assessment of Program Benefits and Risks (APBR) form, which is used to report on SIF-funded projects and benchmark results against existing data sources such as Statistics Canada surveys. It emphasizes the use of guidelines and the importance of estimating data within 10% of the likely value when necessary.

from each data block. Please confirm if the data block totals are correct. If they are incorrect, navigate to the data block using the links on X 5 A 2 ←Return to Data Validation Sheet 4 T the left side of the sheet to make your changes. P...

AI summary The text discusses data validation procedures for the Assessment of Program Benefits and Risks (APBR) form, emphasizing the importance of accurate data entry and consistency. It also provides contact information for assistance with completing the APBR form.

scal year generated from foreign markets (reported in Client and Project Data Sheet) Confidentiality: Note all information provided on the APBR exercise will be treated as confidential. Data will not be shared outside of the Government of...

AI summary The document outlines confidentiality measures for data collected through the APBR exercise, emphasizing that information will not be shared outside the Government of Canada without consent. It also references the SIF program and mentions a redacted Load Forecast Report and Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report.

hment 1 Page 23 of 355 Nova Scotia Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Potential Study for 2021-2045 E. 2.2.2 Scenario Analysis For the low and high cases, Navigant adjusted assumed participation levels, incentive amounts, marketing spen...

AI summary The document discusses scenario analysis for demand response (DR) and energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia from 2021 to 2045. It outlines how different participation levels and assumptions affect DR achievable potential, program costs, and cost-effectiveness under low, base, and high scenarios.

of kW reduction per participant or in savings by DR program and by market terms of percentage of enrolled load) segment for Nova Scotia. • Customer attrition, event participation • Annual program costs and levelized assumptions costs by pr...

AI summary The text discusses the analysis of demand response (DR) potential in Nova Scotia, emphasizing the need for achievable potential estimates. It highlights the importance of considering factors like customer participation, cost components, and incentive levels to determine realistic DR outcomes.

ficient sunlight coming into the building (i.e., daylighting controls)? RECORD NUMBER _ 98 Don’t know/Not sure 19. Were any of your lighting systems commissioned? Lighting Commissioning involves a professional installing, calibrating and t...

AI summary The text includes survey questions related to daylighting controls and lighting system commissioning, as well as a section on willingness and awareness, indicating a focus on customer engagement and program evaluation.

a critical peak event is in effect, due to this 26 fundamental flaw the CPP tariff cannot be relied upon to reduce the system peak. 27 Furthermore, the interim report showed disappointing results in terms of demand 28 reduction during morn...

AI summary The CPP tariff fails to reduce system peak during critical events, with disappointing demand reduction results, including higher peaks for electric-heat homes. Program changes like the CPP Advanced Tariff Pilot, including weekend/holiday flexibility, are proposed to address these issues.

10 In addition to the foregoing, NS Power commits to work with the parties to 11 develop and implement a pilot version of the CPP Advanced tariff offerings 12 proposed by Resource Insight, Inc. in Section VII of its February 24, 2021 13 ev...

AI summary NS Power committed to a CPP Advanced Tariff Pilot but unilaterally canceled it in winter 2022/2023 despite customer preference for alternatives, citing unsupported claims about pricing impacts. The text criticizes NS Power for failing to test the pilot and emphasizes the need for time-varying pricing programs with peak demand incentives to meet load reduction standards.

Nova Scotia Power’s 2020 annual capital expenditure plan on behalf of the Nova Scotia Consumer Advocate. Potential to decommission hydroelectric systems, review of annually recurring capital projects, use of project contingencies, and cost...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power’s 2020 capital expenditure plan, decommissioning hydroelectric systems, and project reviews are discussed in three regulatory matters. Paul Chernick testified on behalf of the Nova Scotia Consumer Advocate in UARB matters M09579 and M09707, addressing alternatives, cost calculations, and forecast accuracy. In California PUC Docket A.19-10-012, he advocated for EV charging programs aligned with state goals, emphasizing budget controls and outreach.

dvance California goal for electric vehicles. Budget controls. Reporting requirements. Evaluation, monitoring and verification processes. Outreach to small business customers.

AI summary The text outlines initiatives to advance California's electric vehicle goals, including budget controls, reporting requirements, evaluation and monitoring processes, and outreach to small business customers. These measures aim to support EV adoption through structured financial and operational frameworks.

ervice in the event of an extreme weather event on behalf of the Small Business Utility Advocates. Modifications to Critical Peak Pricing programs and Time of Use periods. Modifications to load management programs. Nova Scotia UARB Matter...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Consumer Advocate provided testimony on modifications to Critical Peak Pricing (CPP) and Time of Use (TOU) programs, Time-Varying Pricing (TVP) tariffs, and capital expenditure plans. Arguments focused on the impact of TVP on load, capacity savings, and energy costs, recommending CPP tariffs instead. Matters included analysis of power contract delays, variable capital costs, and economic models for project evaluation.

me in the residential model; • adjusting for small scale solar panel installations; • conducting additional sensitivity analyses; and, • incorporating the results from the Smart Grid project. The Load Forecast was adjusted for the RTR load...

AI summary NS Power adjusted the 2023 load forecast by subtracting 14 GWh starting in 2024 but maintained peak forecasts due to legal obligations. Variance in 2022 was attributed to weather, the pandemic, and heat pumps. Intervenors praised NS Power’s forecast improvements but emphasized researching electrification impacts and new technologies like Smart Grid results.

Document #:303618 Date Filed: May 25, 2023 Synapse (NSPI) Page 12 of 18 1 a. Please provide more details about the use of interval data to understand peak loads at the 2 class level. 3 b. Please indicate specifically how many more years of...

AI summary The document contains a series of requests from a regulatory body to NSPI regarding data collection methods, AMI coverage, peak load analysis, sensitivity analysis variables, and IRP comparisons. Questions focus on interval data use, DSM impact, smart meter data schedules, and statistical distributions for sensitivity analysis.

nderlying factors (penetration, usage, etc.) 16 driving the increase of 20.4% for the CoolUse Variable. 17 e. Please provide in electronic spreadsheet format the source and calculations of the values 18 in the tables on pages 17-18. 19 20...

AI summary The text outlines regulatory requests (IR-38, IR-39, IR-40) directed at Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI), seeking detailed data and explanations for statistical models in its Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan. Requests include spreadsheet formats for model parameters, justifications for selecting economic indicators like 'ManGDP' and 'Manufacturing Employment,' and full results of statistical analyses.