Topic:"Program Evaluation" in M12177

Qualitative Assessment Criteria Assessment Rationale Jurisdiction Examples The State of New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC) established a Benefit-Cost Analysis Framework (BCA Order), which requires New York Joint Utilities to use th...

AI summary The document discusses the use of Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) frameworks by regulatory bodies such as the New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC) and the Michigan Public Services Commission (MPSC) to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of energy projects and programs. It highlights the development of standardized tools like the Societal Cost Test (SCT) and Jurisdiction-Specific Test (JST) for assessing Distributed Energy Resources (DER) initiatives.

Roadmap Initiatives 2 2 1 Equipment Incentive Programs FOUNDATIONAL Demand response (DR) programs enable electricity demand to act as a flexible resource. DR pilots and programs can be broken down into two categories: • Voluntary DR progra...

AI summary The text outlines demand response (DR) programs, which enable electricity demand to act as a flexible resource. These programs are divided into voluntary DR programs and direct load control programs. Effective DR programs are designed based on customer experience, best practices, and periodic reviews to ensure they support DER deployment while balancing system costs and benefits.

Qualitative Assessment of Compensation Frameworks Criteria Assessment Rationale Strategic Fit ● LOW DER compensation frameworks involve a high degree of coordination. Adjustments to the existing compensation framework will require careful...

AI summary The qualitative assessment evaluates DER compensation frameworks, noting that while they offer benefits like clear price signals, they require stakeholder collaboration, may involve administrative and IT costs, and must align with legislative parameters to manage risks effectively.