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AI summary The document references EfficiencyOne's Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and associated evidence, likely part of a regulatory proceeding evaluating program effectiveness or cost justification under Nova Scotia's energy framework.
Page 11 of 38 EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Evidence 1 occurred, and outlines how, in E1’s submission, these legislative changes now direct the Energy Board to 2 consider non-energy impacts as part of its evaluation...
AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) is proposing a new Best Interest of Customers (BCA) test for demand-side management (DSM) cost-effectiveness, developed in collaboration with the DSMAG as directed by the NSUARB in its 2022 Decision on the 2023-2025 DSM Plan. The EFG Report outlines the proposed test and its development process.
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AI summary This document is part of a regulatory proceeding related to the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application, focusing on evidence submission. It involves an analysis of energy efficiency programs and their associated benefits and costs.
tribution, and general/other). EFG 20 also reviewed the homework results. The group identified areas of agreement, differing opinions 21 materiality of impacts, and dissenting views. 22 • Session 3 - March 4, 2024: the DSMAG reviewed the d...
AI summary The DSMAG participated in multiple sessions reviewing the BCA framework report and impact quantification methodologies, focusing on 'other fuel' and GHG emissions impacts, as well as non-energy impacts. Feedback was provided on draft and revised reports, with a focus on quantifying key impacts.
Step 1: • Determine whether to include host customer impacts, low-income impacts, other fuel and water impacts, and/or societal impacts. STEP 4 Ensure that Benefits and Costs are Properly Addressed Ensure that the impacts identified in Steps...
AI summary This section outlines the process for addressing benefits and costs symmetrically and comprehensively, ensuring transparency in documentation, and referencing the eight guiding principles from the NSPM as part of the BCA process.
erm, and incremental to what would have occurred absent the DER. This helps ensure that the resource in question is properly compared with alternatives. Principle 6 Avoid Double-Counting Impacts Cost-effectiveness analyses present a risk of...
AI summary The document outlines principles for conducting benefit-cost analyses (BCAs) in regulatory proceedings, emphasizing transparency, avoiding double-counting, and separating BCAs from rate impact analyses. It also describes the design objectives for a new BCA test, including extensive stakeholder engagement and ensuring transparency.
conclude your direct testimony? 21 A: Yes. Direct Testimony of David G. Hill, Ph.D. / May 16, 2025. Page 16 On Behalf of EfficiencyOne DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 18 of 18 Appendix A Attachment 1: David Hill Professional Resume Efficienc...
AI summary David G. Hill, a Managing Consultant at EFG and former Director of Distributed Resources at VEIC, provides expert testimony and regulatory support in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. He has led studies on solar markets, decarbonization, and gas infrastructure investments, with experience in multiple states and countries.
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AI summary The document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines various aspects including benefit-cost analysis, program evaluation, and considerations related to energy efficiency initiatives.
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AI summary The text discusses regulatory proceedings related to energy efficiency, cost recovery, and program evaluations, including the role of the Board in managing fuel costs, efficiency programs, and stakeholder engagement in regulatory processes.
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AI summary The text discusses the analysis of a regulatory proceeding related to energy efficiency programs, specifically referencing the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis (ABC) and its implications for Nova Scotia Power (NSP). It outlines various aspects of program evaluation, including performance monitoring and stakeholder engagement.
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AI summary The text discusses regulatory proceedings related to energy efficiency programs, cost recovery mechanisms, and the implementation of energy efficiency initiatives. It references the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis and Nova Scotia Power, emphasizing the importance of cost-effectiveness and program evaluation in the regulatory process.
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AI summary The text discusses the implementation and evaluation of efficiency programs, including the role of the Building Code Division and EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis. It also addresses regulatory considerations related to energy efficiency, program performance, and the evaluation of benefits and costs associated with these initiatives.
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AI summary The document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines key considerations for evaluating energy efficiency programs, including the importance of accurate cost-benefit analysis, program design, and stakeholder engagement.
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AI summary This document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the evaluation of energy efficiency programs, including the use of benefit-cost analysis and the application of standard practices for assessing program effectiveness.
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AI summary The text outlines the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual and discussing the evaluation of benefit-cost analysis practices. It highlights the importance of proper implementation and alignment with regulatory standards, emphasizing the need for accurate and fair assessments in the process.
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AI summary The text references an EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and an Attachment 2 from the National Standard Practice Manual, indicating a regulatory proceeding involving efficiency programs and cost analysis.
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AI summary The text discusses the regulation of energy and utility matters, focusing on the 2027-2031 Demand-Side Management Preferred Resource Plan, energy efficiency, and the role of the Board in oversight and compliance. It mentions the evaluation of programs and their impact on customers, as well as regulatory processes.
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AI summary The text discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the process for evaluating benefit-cost analyses in regulatory proceedings, including the application of standard practices and methodologies for assessing efficiency programs.
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AI summary The text discusses the regulatory process involving a fuel-cost-adjustment mechanism and its implications on base rates, as well as the evaluation of efficiency programs and the application of a benefit-cost analysis test. It also references the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and the National Standard Practice Manual.
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AI summary The document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It includes details about the application process, benefit-cost analysis, and related procedures. It also mentions Nova Scotia Power (NOP) and the use of a standard practice manual for testing purposes.
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AI summary The text discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines various aspects of benefit-cost analysis, including the use of the 678 framework, standard practices, and the application of these practices in evaluating efficiency programs. The document also highlights the importance of proper implementation and alignment with regulatory standards.
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AI summary This text discusses the analysis of a regulatory proceeding involving Nova Scotia Power (NOP) and the Hydro-Informatics and Jurisdiction (HIJ). It references the Benefit-Cost Analysis Framework (678) and discusses topics such as energy efficiency, cost recovery, and program evaluation in the context of regulatory oversight and stakeholder engagement.
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AI summary The text references an EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and an attachment from the National Standard Practice Manual. It includes a date filed (May 16, 2025) and a page reference (Page 73 of 302).
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AI summary The document discusses the implementation of BCD (likely a program or regulation) and its impact on energy management and efficiency. It outlines the role of BCD in shaping energy policies, the challenges in implementation, and the need for alignment with broader energy efficiency goals. The text also touches on the evaluation of energy programs and the importance of stakeholder engagement.
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AI summary The document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the application process for benefit-cost analysis, including considerations for program evaluation and the role of efficiency programs in energy management.
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AI summary The document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the application of benefit-cost analysis in regulatory proceedings, focusing on the use of standardized practices for evaluating energy efficiency programs and their impact on cost recovery and program effectiveness.
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AI summary The text discusses the application of a benefit-cost analysis test under the National Standard Practice Manual, focusing on efficiency programs and their alignment with regulatory standards. It references the use of standardized practices for evaluating energy efficiency initiatives and highlights the importance of aligning program design with regulatory frameworks.
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AI summary This text discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the application of a benefit-cost analysis framework, including aspects like performance metrics, program evaluation, and the use of standardized practices for assessing energy efficiency programs.
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AI summary The text discusses the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FGH) and its implications for Nova Scotia Power (NSP), highlighting the need for adjustments in the mechanism to address discrepancies between base rates and actual costs. It also references the role of the Board in evaluating and managing these mechanisms, along with considerations related to prudence reviews and program evaluations.
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AI summary The text discusses the application of a benefit-cost analysis test using the National Standard Practice Manual, focusing on efficiency programs and their evaluation. It outlines the methodology for assessing program effectiveness and includes references to standard practices for evaluating energy efficiency initiatives.
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AI summary The document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It highlights the importance of evaluating benefit-cost analyses, particularly in the context of energy efficiency programs, and emphasizes the role of standardized practices in ensuring fair and effective assessments.
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AI summary The document outlines the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It discusses the application of benefit-cost analysis in the context of energy efficiency programs, including considerations for testing and evaluation methods.
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AI summary This document is an Appendix A from an EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It contains technical and procedural information related to energy efficiency programs and regulatory processes.
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AI summary The text discusses the application of the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the evaluation of programs and their impact on efficiency, including considerations for cost-benefit analysis and performance metrics.
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AI summary The text discusses the application of a benefit-cost analysis test in the context of efficiency programs, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual and mentioning various regulatory processes and procedures, including filings and appendices.
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AI summary The document discusses the Board of Commissioners' (BC) and Board of Fuel Costs (BFC) handling of 2020 fuel-cost-adjustment mechanisms, highlighting issues with base rates lagging actual costs and the need for adjustments. It also mentions the 2027-2031 Demand Side Management (DSM) Preferred Resource Plan and the importance of program evaluation and stakeholder engagement in regulatory processes.
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AI summary The text references an EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and an Attachment 2 from the National Standard Practice Manual. It includes a date filed (May 16, 2025) and a page number (Page 158 of 302), indicating the context of a regulatory proceeding involving energy efficiency programs.
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AI summary This document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the application process for a benefit-cost analysis, including the use of the @ABCD@EAFB mechanism and its implications for cost recovery and program evaluation.
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AI summary The text discusses the regulatory process and considerations related to efficiency programs, including the evaluation of benefits and costs, and references to a National Standard Practice Manual. It touches on the importance of stakeholder engagement and the need for compliance with regulatory standards.
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AI summary The text discusses the application of a benefit-cost analysis test under the EfficiencyOne program, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the methodology for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of efficiency programs, including the use of standard practice guidelines and the evaluation of demand-side management initiatives.
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AI summary This document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the evaluation of benefit-cost analysis practices, including considerations for policy implementation and program evaluation.
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AI summary The text discusses the application of the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It includes a discussion on the regulation of energy efficiency programs and the role of the Board in evaluating such programs. The document also includes a date filed and page number.
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AI summary The document discusses the implementation of a demand-side management (DSM) plan and its impact on utility operations, including cost recovery, efficiency measures, and regulatory considerations. It outlines the need for alignment between cost recovery mechanisms and program implementation, and highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement and evaluation of program effectiveness.
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AI summary The text discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It appears to be part of a regulatory proceeding involving energy efficiency programs and their evaluation.
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AI summary The document includes a benefit-cost analysis test application related to EfficiencyOne and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It is part of a regulatory proceeding and includes a page number and filing date.
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AI summary The document discusses the regulation of energy efficiency programs, including the evaluation of cost-effectiveness, the role of the Board in setting policies, and the implementation of measures such as demand-side management and energy efficiency initiatives. It also touches on the evaluation of program performance and stakeholder engagement.
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AI summary This text discusses the regulatory process involving the implementation of a fuel-cost-adjustment mechanism, the evaluation of programs, and the use of technical references. It also addresses the management of costs and the evaluation of performance in energy efficiency programs.
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AI summary The text discusses the application of a benefit-cost analysis test for EfficiencyOne, referencing regulatory practices and procedures. It touches on topics such as regulatory compliance, cost-effectiveness, and the evaluation of programs and policies.
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AI summary The document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the application of benefit-cost analysis in the context of energy efficiency programs, including the use of standard practices for evaluating program effectiveness and cost-benefit ratios.
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AI summary This text discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the evaluation of efficiency programs, particularly focusing on the application of benefit-cost analysis in determining the effectiveness of energy efficiency initiatives. The text also touches on the role of regulatory processes and the importance of proper evaluation methods in energy efficiency planning.
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AI summary The text discusses the application of a benefit-cost analysis test under the EfficiencyOne program, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines procedures and considerations for evaluating efficiency programs, including the use of standardized practices and methodologies for assessing program effectiveness.
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AI summary The text discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It highlights the importance of applying standard practices in benefit-cost analysis and mentions the use of a manual to guide the process.
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AI summary The text references an EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and an Attachment 2 from the National Standard Practice Manual, suggesting a regulatory or compliance-related context involving energy efficiency programs.
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AI summary The text discusses the implementation and evaluation of energy efficiency programs, including the role of YBZ in managing energy efficiency initiatives, the impact of regulatory frameworks, and the evaluation of program performance. It highlights the importance of accurate cost tracking and the need for alignment between program goals and regulatory oversight.
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AI summary The text discusses the Yukon Energy Program (YBZ) and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LML), referencing regulatory processes and energy programs. It includes mentions of energy assistance, fuel-cost-adjustment mechanisms, and program evaluations, indicating a regulatory review context.
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AI summary The document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the methodology for evaluating benefit-cost analyses, including the use of the 89: framework and considerations for program evaluation and standardization.
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AI summary The text discusses benefit-cost analysis in the context of energy efficiency programs, referencing the EfficiencyOne application and the National Standard Practice Manual. It touches on topics such as program evaluation, regulatory processes, and the use of standardized filing procedures.
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AI summary The document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the process for conducting benefit-cost analyses in energy efficiency programs, focusing on methodology and evaluation criteria.
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AI summary The document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the process for evaluating benefit-cost analyses in regulatory proceedings, focusing on the evaluation of energy efficiency programs and their economic impacts.
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AI summary The text discusses the regulation of utility rates and the implications of cost recovery mechanisms, including the impact of delayed rate adjustments and the need for alignment between base rates and actual costs. It also touches on the evaluation of programs and the importance of ensuring equitable cost distribution among customers.
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AI summary The text discusses the application of the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It highlights the importance of assessing the cost-effectiveness of energy efficiency programs and the need for proper evaluation methodologies.
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AI summary The text discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines various aspects of benefit-cost analysis and efficiency programs, including the use of standardized procedures and evaluation methods.
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AI summary The text discusses the application of a benefit-cost analysis test under the EfficiencyOne framework, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the evaluation of efficiency programs, including the use of standard practices for assessing the cost-effectiveness of energy efficiency initiatives.
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AI summary The document is an appendix to an EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It includes tables and data related to efficiency programs, but the content is heavily redacted or encoded, making it difficult to extract meaningful information.
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AI summary The text discusses the application of a benefit-cost analysis test related to EfficiencyOne, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It appears to be part of a regulatory proceeding involving energy efficiency programs and their evaluation.
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AI summary This text discusses the application of a benefit-cost analysis test under the National Standard Practice Manual for an EfficiencyOne initiative. It outlines the methodology for evaluating efficiency programs, including the consideration of cost-effectiveness, program design, and alignment with regulatory standards.
s on the gas system. In the future further consideration of the gas system non- commodity cost impacts may be necessary and appropriate. (See Tables 4 and 11, and Section V). 6) For host customer impacts the new jurisdictional test should...
AI summary The text discusses the need to consider non-commodity costs of the gas system, the inclusion of non-energy benefits in the jurisdictional test for host customers, the use of social cost of carbon for societal impacts, and the recommendation to assess economic and job impacts of DSM separately. It also references specific tables and sections for detailed analysis.
generator s t Distribution Capacity Updated NSP Avoided e Costs, Not based on historic ($1.86) ($1.86) 1.86 Should reflect marginal m Distribution System Losses Distribution losses from generator Should be reflected in I Distribution O&M A...
AI summary The text discusses distribution capacity costs, distribution system losses, and financial incentives related to DERs. It highlights the need for updated avoided costs, proper reflection of losses, and development of credit and collection risk strategies.
Maintaining the availability of the transmission system to transport Transmission Capacity Transmission electricity safely and reliably Transmission System Losses Electricity lost through the transmission system Maintaining the availabilit...
AI summary The text outlines key aspects of transmission and distribution systems, including capacity, losses, voltage management, and financial incentives for DERs. It also mentions utility direct investment in DERs and program administration efforts.
Request IR-03: (a) Approximately how much additional work does E1 anticipate will be required to accomplish its new BCA test compared to the existing TRC for both forecasting and reporting results? (b) Please provide detail of the work pro...
AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) anticipates some incremental work to implement a new BCA test compared to the existing TRC test, focusing on quantifying new impact streams. The BCA test is intended to be a more accurate and practical tool for assessing the cost-effectiveness of DSM plans. E1 has initiated this work with the DSMAG and believes the BCA balances analytical rigor with practical feasibility.
1 1 Request IR-04: 2 3 Reference: E-1, Evidence, Section 2.2, page 4. 4 5 The National Standard Practice Manual ("NSPM"), which provides a comprehensive framework 6 for cost-effectiveness assessment of Distributed Energy Resources, identif...
AI summary The document discusses the principle of symmetry in cost-effectiveness assessments of Distributed Energy Resources, as outlined in the National Standard Practice Manual. It also addresses the use of Program Administrator Cost (PAC) test results in regulatory proceedings, explaining their informational purpose and how they relate to the Total Resource Cost (TRC) test.
E1 Responses to Industrial Group (IG) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL - 1 framework for evaluation. Secondary tests may be used to provide additional insights, and 2 to help understand implications from different perspectives (e.g.,...
AI summary E1 responds to information requests regarding demand-side management (DSM) tracking and reporting. E1 outlines the use of quarterly and annual progress reports to track DSM performance and costs, and proposes a periodic review of the BCA test through the DSMAG. A referenced matter, M12282, is mentioned in the response.
res Group (EFG). (a) Appendix E of the National Standard Practice Manual (NSPM) provides an overview of the five "traditional" screening tests and a discussion of the perspectives associated with each test. It notes that a jurisdiction ado...
AI summary The document discusses the proposed new primary test for Nova Scotia, which includes all material electric utility system impacts, program administration, and incentive costs for E1, as well as host customer costs and benefits and societal impacts. It also mentions that the participant cost test and non-participant cost tests are best used in a supplemental fashion for program design and assessing rate impacts.
- 1 (b) Incentives paid to energy efficiency industry participants would also be accounted for in 2 financial incentives. - 4 (c) Utility administration costs would be accounted for under program administration. This 5 would include admini...
AI summary The text discusses the accounting of incentives paid to energy efficiency industry participants and utility administration costs, including those for E1 and NS Power, under financial incentives and program administration.
- 7 See Table 5 from the EFG Report, reproduced below, as an illustrative example of the accounting. [1](#page-37-0) 8 Nova Sco tia Test ($Million), 2% Social Di scount Rate, Usine 202 3-2025 Av oided Co osts: Example based on 1,000 Heat P...
AI summary The text presents a table from the EFG Report illustrating the accounting of benefits and costs associated with replacing 1,000 heat pumps in Nova Scotia. It includes avoided costs for generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as financial incentives, program administration, and environmental impacts.
1 Request IR-07: 2 3 Refer to Exhibit E-1, the Application, Table 2, page 4 of 38. For each listed state: 4 5 (a) Please provide the specific state's stated policy objectives, legislation, or publicly 6 adopted goals that align with Nova S...
AI summary The response to Request IR-07 indicates that Energy Futures Group (EFG) did not conduct a detailed comparison of cost-effectiveness testing between Nova Scotia and other jurisdictions. Instead, EFG focused on developing a Nova Scotia-specific benefit cost analysis (BCA) aligned with local policy objectives. The information in Table 2 was provided for context but was not central to the BCA development process.
(a) Summary Table – Canadian Cost Effectiveness Testing Province Primary Test Additional Tests Used Non-Energy Benefits Newfoundland and Labrador • Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro combined 2021- 2025 Electrification,...
AI summary This table outlines the cost-effectiveness testing procedures in Newfoundland and Labrador, where programs are evaluated using the Total Resource Cost Test (primary) and the Program Administrator Cost Test (secondary). Rate impacts are validated through a rate impact analysis, and non-energy benefits are not currently included in the evaluation process.
- Given the current Application contemplates establishing a test that would be applied by the Board in future - proceedings, it is necessary to consider the context for the Board conducting a review. The role of the - Board in respect of D...
AI summary The document outlines the Board's regulatory responsibilities under Nova Scotia's Act regarding Demand Side Management (DSM). It emphasizes the Board's duty to determine cost-effective DSM at multiple levels (portfolio, programs, activities), not just assess general plans. Key provisions include evaluating DSM at the portfolio level, establishing terms for DSM agreements, and ensuring customer cost reduction. The Board must also consider matters deemed appropriate during reviews.
What is E1 proposing as a BCA? - E1 has proposed that its current reliance on the Total Resource Cost ("TRC") screening test for cost- - effectiveness (and to a lesser degree, the Program Administrator Cost ("PAC") test) be replaced by a n...
AI summary E1 proposes replacing the Total Resource Cost (TRC) and Program Administrator Cost (PAC) tests with a new Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) tailored to Nova Scotia, incorporating societal impacts. The BCA would apply at the Portfolio level to assess public interest, with a 2% discount rate and proxy adders for non-energy benefits. E1 seeks Board approval for these changes.
Why is E1 adopting the new Proposed BCA? - E1 indicates that the previous TRC does not show balance, in that participant costs are included in the - Costs component of the BCA, but the benefits (other than energy savings) received by the p...
AI summary E1 adopts the new Proposed BCA due to the previous TRC's imbalance, where participant costs are included in the Costs component but benefits (excluding energy savings) are omitted from Benefits. Legislative changes are cited as removing prior limitations that led to the unbalanced TRC test.
- To understand these options, it must be recognized that there are broadly five assessment scales that can be considered in evaluating DSM activities. - Utility-Specific Perspective (including the utility's customers generally). This pers...
AI summary The text outlines three assessment scales for evaluating DSM activities: Utility-Specific (UCT, PAC), Participant-Specific (PCT), and Combined Utility/Participant (TRC). Each perspective considers different cost and benefit allocations, with TRC combining PAC and PCT but not accounting for non-participant customers or transactions.
Why is E1's approach of using balanced plan design problematic? - E1 indicates that in addition to cost-effectiveness, its proposals are designed to reflect balance, such as - equitable allocation of investment and savings between resident...
AI summary E1's balanced plan design prioritizes equity and access over cost-effectiveness, conflicting with NSPM Principle 1 and Nova Scotia IRP principles (safety, reliability, least cost, decarbonization, robustness). The NSPM allows balance criteria only with explicit policy, while utility resources are typically evaluated economically, not by equity. Examples like PPA allocation illustrate potential inequities in applying balance without policy mandates.
Should E1's proposal that BCA be conducted only at the Portfolio level be adopted? - No. - Previous sections of this submission highlighted that the Board cannot fulfill its mandate if screening - information or tests are only applied at t...
AI summary The proposal to conduct BCA only at the Portfolio level is rejected, as it would hinder the Board's mandate by failing to identify problematic measures and prevent analysis of customer class cross-subsidization. Measure-level and customer class-level BCA are necessary for effective DSM program evaluation.
What recommendations do you have? - Based on the above considerations, I provide the following conclusions and recommendations for the Board: - 1) The current primary TRC test is limited in its ability to singularly inform the Board about...
AI summary The text outlines recommendations for the Board regarding the use of benefit-cost analysis (BCA) tests in evaluating demand-side management (DSM) activities. It suggests using the PAC test as the primary energy efficiency test, incorporating the E1 BCA test for broader considerations, and rejecting the E1 Proposed BCA test as the primary test. It also emphasizes the need for cost-effective measures and proper consideration of avoided utility costs and GHG emissions.
3 Q. Will each impact included in the Nova Scotia Test be applicable to every DER type? 4 A. Not necessarily. Not all impacts will be applicable to all types of DERs. For example, a 5 host customer installing solar PV will incur the host c...
AI summary The Nova Scotia Test's impacts may not apply to all DER types. For example, solar PV incurs interconnection fees, while energy efficiency may not. Some impacts are not material enough for certain DERs. The DSMAG process's EFG report discusses this in tables.
Professional Experience December 2005 – Present Co-Founder, Green Energy Economics Group, Inc ., Cuttingsville, VT. Consultancy specializing in energy-efficiency and renewable resource portfolios investing in electricity and gas savings, c...
AI summary The individual's professional experience spans energy efficiency, renewable resources, and civil engineering. They co-founded Green Energy Economics Group, Inc., developed cost-effectiveness models for demand-side management, and worked on energy-saving analyses. Previous roles include Senior Analyst at Optimal Energy, Inc., and civil engineering positions at Enman Engineering and Nowlan Engineering. Their work includes utility regulatory proceedings and program planning.
Ontario Ontario Energy Board Served on the Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG): provided expert advice on efficiency program design and potential study analysis. 2023 - 2024. Small Business Utility Alliance Reviewed Enbridge DSM plan and part...
AI summary The Ontario Energy Board served the Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) on efficiency program design (2023-2024). The Small Business Utility Alliance reviewed Enbridge's DSM plan, participated in a litigated proceeding (Matter No. EB-2021-0002, 2021-2022), and testified on program design, cost effectiveness, and stakeholder engagement.
California Small Business Utility Advocate (2020 to present) - Provided testimony on the Energy Efficiency Business Plans for the 2024-2027 Portfolio and comments on staff proposal for gas energy efficiency incentives and codes and standar...
AI summary The Small Business Utility Advocate (2020–present) provided testimony and comments on energy efficiency programs, gas incentives, clean energy financing, and CleanPowerSF's Food Service Program design. Key docket numbers include 22-02-005, 20-08-022, and R13-11-05.
Vermont - Reviewed and analyzed program proposals for the Community Energy & Efficiency Development Fund (CEED Fund), including the development of scoring and rebalancing mechanisms and reviewing and revising cost-effectiveness analyses fo...
AI summary Activities include analyzing the Community Energy & Efficiency Development Fund (CEED Fund) proposals, developing cost-effectiveness models for energy efficiency programs, supporting Efficiency Vermont's operations, and assisting Vermont Gas Systems' transition. Work spans 2000–2017, focusing on energy efficiency, reliability gap assessments, and technical tool development for utilities in Vermont.
Pennsylvania Program design, implementation planning, regulatory support, technical reference manual development and portfolio cost-effectiveness tool for Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania. Assisted - with testimony before the Pennsylvania Publ...
AI summary Activities include program design, regulatory support, and testimony preparation for energy companies in Pennsylvania before the PUC. Involves Columbia Gas, Philadelphia Gas Works, UGI Gas, and Peoples Natural Gas, with multiple docket numbers spanning 2006–2022. Focuses on energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness analysis, and portfolio design.
- Developed DSM measure and program cost-effectiveness screening tools to be used by Massachusetts utilities and led training sessions for using the tool. Derived measure and program screening inputs for commercial and industrial programs...
AI summary The text outlines the development of demand-side management (DSM) cost-effectiveness tools and models for utilities in Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, and New Brunswick. Activities include creating screening tools, conducting analyses for energy efficiency programs, and providing training for commercial and industrial initiatives.
PRIOR ASSIGNMENTS (RESOURCE INSIGHT) – 1992-1996 - Technical assistance on DSM program development in the Potomac Electric Power Company collaborative, for the Maryland Office of People's Counsel. Work included characterizing new energy-ef...
AI summary The text details technical contributions to DSM program development (1992–1996), including cost-effectiveness analysis, program design, and regulatory support. Key activities involve commercial/industrial energy efficiency measures, IRP reviews, and stakeholder negotiations. Entities include utilities, regulatory bodies, and environmental organizations.
- 2) Whether the inclusion of host customer benefits and/or host customer costs in the proposed BCA test used to determine the cost effectiveness of future DSM plans is consistent with the legislative support cited in the Application.
AI summary The document raises a question about whether the inclusion of host customer benefits and costs in the BCA test for evaluating future DSM plans aligns with the legislative support cited in the Application.
Q. Did you find this summary of the stakeholder process addresses your concerns? A. No, it does not satisfy Daymark's concerns expressed above, or at the stakeholder sessions mentioned in the EFG report in Appendix B, because it simply sid...
AI summary Daymark asserts that the stakeholder process summary fails to address concerns about quantifying non-utility benefits through third-party measurement and verification, as raised during stakeholder sessions referenced in the EFG report (Appendix B).
What is E1 proposing as a BCA? - E1 has proposed that its current reliance on the Total Resource Cost ("TRC") screening test for cost- - effectiveness (and to a lesser degree, the Program Administrator Cost ("PAC") test) be replaced by a n...
AI summary E1 proposes replacing Nova Scotia's current TRC and PAC tests with a new BCA that evaluates total societal impacts, aligning with policy objectives. The BCA would assess portfolios for public interest and seek approval for a 2% discount rate and proxy adders for non-energy benefits. E1 also requests board direction on these proposals.
Why is E1 adopting the new Proposed BCA? - E1 indicates that the previous TRC does not show balance, in that participant costs are included in the - Costs component of the BCA, but the benefits (other than energy savings) received by the p...
AI summary E1 is adopting the new Proposed BCA because the previous TRC test does not balance participant costs and benefits, and legislative changes have removed prior limitations. The NSUARB previously imposed an unbalanced TRC test.
Is the E1 commentary a fair criticism of the TRC as previously applied in Nova Scotia? - Yes, from a principled perspective. In general, BCA should include all measurable and meaningful benefits - and costs at the proposed assessment scale...
AI summary The E1 commentary is considered a fair criticism of the TRC in Nova Scotia for excluding non-energy benefits. However, prior TRC application was restricted by M08888, which limited the Board’s jurisdiction. The new Energy and Regulatory Boards Act may permit non-energy considerations, though legal interpretation is pending. Technical challenges remain in revising the TRC test if jurisdiction expands.
Does E1 appear to accurately portray the economic and policy framework for DSM in Nova Scotia? 2020 NSUARB 56 M08888, pdf page 2 of 19. - No. - First, although the legislation indicates that cost-effectiveness shall be measured at the port...
AI summary The document states E1 does not accurately portray the DSM framework in Nova Scotia. The NSUARB must assess cost-effectiveness at granular levels beyond the portfolio level to meet legislative requirements, including evaluating alternative DSM plans. E1's proposal fails to address customer interests, which the Board mandates as central to DSM assessments.
Why is E1's approach of using balanced plan design problematic? - E1 indicates that in addition to cost-effectiveness, its proposals are designed to reflect balance, such as - equitable allocation of investment and savings between resident...
AI summary E1's balanced plan design approach is criticized for prioritizing equity and access over cost-effectiveness, conflicting with NSPM Principle 1. The NSPM emphasizes cost-effectiveness as the primary DSM test unless explicitly mandated by policy. Nova Scotia's IRP principles (safety, reliability, least cost, decarbonization, robustness) are highlighted as the foundation for resource planning, with balance not typically justified in rate-funded DSM programs.
Should E1's proposal that BCA be conducted only at the Portfolio level be adopted? - No. - Previous sections of this submission highlighted that the Board cannot fulfill its mandate if screening - information or tests are only applied at t...
AI summary The submission argues against E1's proposal to conduct BCA only at the Portfolio level, stating it would prevent identifying outliers and hinder the Board's mandate. It emphasizes the need for customer-class-level analysis to address cross-subsidization and align with NSPM guidelines. Current DSM cost recovery methods also require class-specific cost assessments.
Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator PAC Previously reported TRC for info purposes with non-energy benefits based on a 2021 study, which replaced a 15% adder. Enbridge Gas TRC-Plus 15% adder to account for non-energy benefits ef...
AI summary The text discusses various approaches and tests used in energy regulation, including the Program Administrator Cost test (PAC), Total Resource Cost (TRC), and Prescriptive Cost Test (PCT), with examples from different organizations and regulatory decisions.
The multiple benefits of energy efficiency The International Energy Agency has highlighted that energy efficiency improvements produce multiple benefits for customers, society, and the environment.4 It does not make sense to have a cost-ef...
AI summary Energy efficiency offers multifaceted benefits, including non-financial advantages for customers and society. Nova Scotia's cost-effectiveness tests must account for these benefits, not just customer costs. E1's framework is praised for focusing on specific benefits, allowing alignment with policy goals. Low-income households and resilience are highlighted as priority areas, with recommendations to adjust benefit quantification as technologies evolve.
Strategic or unstrategic electrification? A renewed cost-effectiveness test is particularly important for Nova Scotia to make sound decisions about managing electrification. The proposed test enables the inclusion of other fuel impacts alo...
AI summary Nova Scotia seeks a renewed cost-effectiveness test to evaluate electrification's strategic value by incorporating multi-fuel impacts. Efficiency Canada's report emphasizes aligning energy efficiency with net-zero goals across fuels. Efficiency Nova Scotia is positioned to balance interests as a multi-fuel administrator, mitigating electricity system costs through integrated programs like demand response and heat pumps.
Response to IR-1: 1 2 a) My interpretation of benefits, as referenced in my evidence cited above, are those benefits 3 that flow through utility revenue requirements, and thus to the customer. 4 (i) My interpretation of benefits would incl...
AI summary The response outlines the interpretation of benefits related to utility revenue requirements and customer impact, emphasizing reliability, cost avoidance, and quantifiable emission reductions. It rejects the use of broad societal non-utility non-energy benefits for justifying expenditures recovered through customer bills. The response also aligns with the PAC test for DSM plans and suggests further evaluation using the TRC test.
- On pages 13-15, Mr. Bowman discussed why a focus on the program administrator test as - the primary test would be preferred to the "Proposed BCA". Please explain why a focus on - the program administrator test as the primary test would b...
AI summary The text references a discussion by Mr. Bowman on why the program administrator test should be prioritized over the 'Proposed BCA' and the total resource cost test, which includes non-energy benefits as outlined in 'Option 1'.
Response: - From the outset, the focus should be on the fundamental E1 transaction, which is spending on - subsidies and programs towards energy efficiency and electrification. - Anyone can undertake energy efficiency activities at any tim...
AI summary The response emphasizes that E1's role is to provide incentives and share information to boost energy efficiency and electrification, not achieve these goals directly. It argues that PAC is a more accurate measure of E1's cost-effectiveness than TRC, which overemphasizes participant spending and overlooks E1's incentive programs. The Energy Board's focus on cost-effectiveness aligns with PAC's targeted evaluation.
of Indiana. Critically reviewed how energy efficiency resources were modeled in utility IRPs, as well as the design of energy efficiency program portfolios. (2018 to 2020)
AI summary Energy Futures Group, Inc. critically reviewed the modeling of energy efficiency resources in utility Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) and the design of energy efficiency program portfolios between 2018 and 2020.
- Cost Effective Contributions to New York's Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Targets from Enegy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Resources , ACEEE 2004 Summer Study Proceedings, Volume 8 (with David Hill et al.) - Opportunities for Accele...
AI summary The document lists publications and reports on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and policy analysis, authored by individuals and organizations such as ACEEE, Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel, and Vermont Electric Power Company. Topics include emission reduction strategies, program evaluation, and electric system reliability.
Experience Summary Chris brings a collaborative approach to his work, leveraging client knowledge and resources to ensure sound, actionable results. He has spent his career working to identify opportunities for energy efficiency, character...
AI summary Chris has extensive experience in energy efficiency and demand management, leading studies on energy conservation potential across six provinces and territories. He specializes in technical analysis, modelling, and project management for commercial and institutional sectors, along with conducting market and prefeasibility studies on energy solutions.
Bowman Scotia.[1](#page-4-2) He states: The evidence of Patrick Bowman of Bowman Economic Consulting Inc., for the Industrial Group, represents the only intervenor party to take issue with E1's position that cost-effectiveness screening of...
AI summary Patrick Bowman of Bowman Economic Consulting Inc. challenges E1's position that DSM cost-effectiveness should be assessed at the portfolio level, arguing that the legislation allows for granular assessments at program or measure levels. He asserts the Board must evaluate alternative DSM plans at various scales to ensure cost-effectiveness and compliance with statutory mandates, including customer interests and reasonable program availability.
E1 Response - The argument that the Board can, and must, measure cost-effectiveness at the measure level requires - legislative interpretation and is a legal argument. Questions of law are within the power of the Board to - determine. Nota...
AI summary E1 argues that measure-level cost-effectiveness testing for DSM may hinder proactive market development and reduce overall benefits, advocating for portfolio-level evaluation. The Board previously allowed program-level screening but 2022 legislative amendments now mandate portfolio-level assessment. E1 asserts BCA is primarily a portfolio-level tool but will also be used at lower levels for informational purposes.
Bowman Mr. Bowman further submits: E1 should be directed to pursue measures and programs that are cost-effective as the primary criteria, minimizing the other "balanced" criteria in program design to support non-cost-effective measures and...
AI summary Mr. Bowman argues that EfficiencyOne (E1) should prioritize cost-effective measures in its programs, minimizing other criteria that might support less cost-effective initiatives. This submission references evidence from Efficiency Canada and prior testimony.
2.4 BALANCED PLAN DESIGN
AI summary Section 2.4 discusses balanced plan design in the context of Nova Scotia's regulatory proceeding, involving entities such as Nova Scotia Power and the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, with references to programs like Demand Side Management and Benefit-Cost Analysis.
Bowman Mr. Bowman suggests that E1's focus on balanced plan design is problematic. He explains: [T]his is generally inconsistent with NSPM Principle 1, unless explicitly established by policy. Just as generation energy resources are compar...
AI summary Mr. Bowman argues that E1's emphasis on balanced plan design conflicts with NSPM Principle 1, which prioritizes cost-effectiveness for DSM over equity and access. He highlights that utility resources are not typically designed for balance, using wind developer PPA examples. He reaffirms Nova Scotia's IRP principles: safety, reliability, least cost, decarbonization, and robustness to assumption changes, unless explicit policy mandates balanced DSM access.
ISSIONS - Bowman - Mr. Bowman asks that the Board require E1 to show that any avoided GHG emissions are in fact the result - of DSM, and not due to an outside factor such as a cap.[15](#page-11-2) - E1 Response - As part of the 'evergreen'...
AI summary E1 responds to Bowman's request for demonstrating GHG emission reductions from DSM by proposing a methodology that accounts for emissions caps. E1 clarifies that PCT and payback periods are program design tools, not directly addressed by BCA. The analysis emphasizes differentiating DSM impacts from external factors and aligns with E1's incentive-setting framework.
E1 Response E1 does not support the recommendation for further third-party evaluation, where it has been established these are challenging to quantify, or postponement. E1 maintains that incurring additional costs and extending the timelin...
AI summary E1 opposes further third-party evaluation of non-energy benefits (NEBs) and proxy values, arguing that existing analyses by EFG and DSMAG are sufficient. They propose an 'evergreen' process for ongoing re-evaluation and assert that delaying approval would impose unnecessary costs. The proxy value reflects aggregated NEB estimates, not individual components.
9 COUNSEL OPENING STATEMENT 10 ON BEHALF OF THE INDUSTRIAL GROUP 11 As required by the Public Utilities Act , NSPI is required to undertake cost-effective, reasonably - 12 available, demand side management (" DSM ") by entering into a purc...
AI summary The Industrial Group argues against the Proposed E1 BCA test, which incorporates non-energy benefits and societal impacts, and instead recommends the Program Administrator Cost (PAC) test as the primary measure of cost-effectiveness for demand side management (DSM) programs. They emphasize alignment with Canadian regulatory practices and the best interests of customers.
- Ontario, PEI, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Yukon. This PAC test also has the 1 M12282 - EfficiencyOne 32 33 34 35 36 The third approach available to E1 would be to narrow the primary BCA, from the current hybrid TRC to re...
AI summary The third approach for EfficiencyOne (E1) involves narrowing the primary BCA from the current hybrid TRC to focus on utility economics by removing customer-related costs, known as the Program Administrator Cost Test (PAC). This approach was suggested by the Board and is used in several Canadian jurisdictions.
a DSM measure, the only way to assess impacts on NS Power's customers is to include the benefits of the added revenue that will be received, as part of the PAC test. Absent including this revenue, there is basically no benefit to the remai...
AI summary The text argues that assessing the impact of DSM measures on NS Power's customers must include the benefits of added revenue, which E1's BCA proposals ignore. It also criticizes E1's approach for not providing guidance on incentive levels and suggests that DSM should be assessed at a more granular level than just the portfolio level.
tablished practice reflects a commitment to rigorous and transparent analysis in support of effective demand-side management, and is recognized as a means to evaluate DSM plans in other jurisdictions. [11] Currently the Board uses a form o...
AI summary The NSUARB uses the TRC test to evaluate DSM plan cost-effectiveness, comparing total costs (including program and participant expenses) to utility system benefits like avoided energy and capacity costs. The test focuses narrowly on utility system savings, excluding external benefits. The NSUARB shifted from measure-level to program-level analysis in 2011, reaffirming this approach in 2022 (Matter M10473).
Incorporated, and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated may rely upon the expertise of the franchise holder in respect of the delivery of demand-side management. - (4) The Energy Board shall approve an application pursuant to this Section if, in...
AI summary The Energy Board must approve demand-side management (DSM) applications if they serve customers' best interests and meet Section 79I requirements. Evaluations must occur at the portfolio level per Section 79H, considering aggregate DSM programs. The Board also assesses cost-effectiveness and relies on franchise holder expertise for delivery.
Sustainable prosperity long-term objective - 5 (1) The long-term objective of the Government is to achieve sustainable prosperity. - (2) To achieve its objective of sustainable prosperity, the Government shall - (a) establish, adopt, suppo...
AI summary The Government of Nova Scotia aims to achieve sustainable prosperity through integrated environmental and economic goals, raising awareness of climate change, promoting the clean economy, supporting well-being, enabling innovation, and improving social, environmental, and economic indicators.
4.4 Portfolio Level Assessment [164] Section 79H(2) requires the Board to evaluate the proposed cost-effective demand-side management at the portfolio level. In its submissions, the Industrial Group urged that it was particularly important...
AI summary Section 79H(2) of the PUA mandates the NSUARB to assess demand-side management at the portfolio level. The Industrial Group and NS Power argue for applying cost-effectiveness tests at portfolio, program, and measure levels, while E1 insists on portfolio-level screening.
4.4.1 Findings [166] There is no ambiguity in s. 79H(2): the Board must evaluate the proposed cost-effective demand-side management at the portfolio level. As noted previously in this decision, the Board agrees with E1 that there is a diff...
AI summary The NSUARB mandates evaluation of cost-effective demand-side management (DSM) at the portfolio level, not individual measures. E1 must justify DSM measures failing primary cost-effectiveness tests and may use revised BCA tests with NS Power's WACC comparisons. The Board allows alternative tests if the overall portfolio passes, citing s. 6(2) of the Energy and Regulatory Boards Act.
5.0 SUMMARY OF BOARD FINDINGS [217] The Board finds it does not have the authority to approve E1's proposed BCA because the Public Utilities Act restricts the Board's ability to consider non-energy and societal benefits in assessing the co...
AI summary The Board cannot approve E1's proposed BCA due to Public Utilities Act restrictions on non-energy benefits. E1 must use PAC test and NS Power's WACC for DSM plan assessments. Strategic electrification must meet GHG and cost reduction criteria. Eastward is added to DSMAG. Portfolio-level evaluation allows overall cost-effective DSM plans despite individual measure failures.
Request IR-3: - Refer to E1's Evidence at page 35, Table 11: Test Case Application of BCA Test (Heat Pumps). - a. Please provide all supporting analysis and workpapers in Microsoft Excel format with all cells unlocked, and formulas intact....
AI summary The request asks E1 to provide supporting analysis and workpapers in Excel format for their BCA test case on heat pumps, and inquires if they used the TRC Test methodology. It references E1's Evidence at page 35, Table 11, and seeks clarification on whether a BCA was conducted using the TRC Test.
Request IR-9: - Refer generally to the proposed Nova Scotia Test as included in the EFG Report. If an impact is - deemed not to be material, is it still included in the Nova Scotia Test but will have a value of zero? - If not, please expla...
AI summary The text questions whether non-material impacts are included in the Nova Scotia Test with a zero value or excluded, referencing the EFG Report's methodology. It seeks clarification on the treatment of non-material impacts in the test.
Request IR-15: Refer to page 36 of the EFG Report, which states that "Program administration and financial incentives – In Nova Scotia these refer to E1 costs as the DSM program administrator." Please clarify whether Nova Scotia Power cost...
AI summary The text requests clarification on whether Nova Scotia Power's costs for developing and implementing demand response programs are included in E1 costs as defined by the EFG Report, which refers to E1 costs as the DSM program administrator.
Request IR-17: - Page 46 of the EFG report cites the use of non-energy impacts adopted in Vermont, Colorado, and Nevada. - a. To what extent did EFG use the adders adopted in these jurisdictions to inform its recommended proxy adders for t...
AI summary Request IR-17 questions EFG's use of non-energy impact adders from Vermont, Colorado, Nevada, and Massachusetts, seeking clarification on their methodology, whether other jurisdictions use adders for specific DERs, and why Massachusetts wasn't cited. It also asks about consideration of data from similar jurisdictions.
Request IR-18: - Refer to Table 14 on page 45 of the EFG Report. - a. Please identify which Measure Categories will be applied to both the residential customer segment and the business, non-profit, and institutional (BNI) customer segment....
AI summary Request IR-18 seeks clarification on the application of Measure Categories to residential and BNI customer segments, confirmation of percentage adders for non-income qualified measures, and alignment of specified Measure Categories with E1's existing programs. It references Table 14 of the EFG Report and asks for details on proxy adders, exclusion of BNI Customer Measures, and program overlaps.
Request IR-1: - Please discuss how the November 9, 2022, Public Utilities Act changes to the level of cost- - effectiveness test from the program level to the portfolio level have changed the analysis results, - citing analysis results, un...
AI summary The request asks for an analysis of how the Public Utilities Act's change in cost-effectiveness test level from program to portfolio, effective November 9, 2022, has impacted analysis results under current measures, comparing pre- and post-November 9, 2022 data.
impacts for their related BCA test? (Please identify the related states and whether the test is applied at the measure, program or portfolio level.) - xii. How many states in the database are currently measuring Host Customer "Productivity...
AI summary The text outlines three questions regarding the measurement of Host Customer impacts in Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) tests across states. It asks how many states assess 'Productivity' and 'Economic Well-Being' impacts, specifying whether these tests apply at the measure, program, or portfolio level.
Request IR-8: - With respect to the NSPM for Benefit-Cost Analysis of Distributed Energy Resource: - a) Please identify any Canadian jurisdictions that have adopted the NSPM as their standard approach to BCA for DSM or Distributed Energy R...
AI summary Request IR-8 seeks information on Canadian jurisdictions adopting Nova Scotia Power's (NSPM) BCA methodology for DER/DSM, differences in application compared to E1's proposal, and alternative BCA methodologies used, including California's Standard Practice Manual.
- Refer to Exhibit E-1 EfficiencyOne's Application for Approval of a New Benefit-Cost Analysis - (BCA) Test for Evaluating Demand Side Management (DSM) Plans, (the "Application") filed - May 16, 2025, E1 Evidence, page 34 of 38, Table 10....
AI summary The document references Exhibit E-1, which includes EfficiencyOne's application for approval of a new Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) test for evaluating Demand Side Management (DSM) plans. It outlines requirements for providing detailed formulas, data sources, and examples for calculating benefits and costs, including avoided fuel prices and social cost of carbon values.
- 28 (b) Please compare the new BCA test against the current TRC test for the 29 three examples provided in section 11 of E1's Evidence. 1 2 (i) In the calculation provided, do the "non-energy impacts" outweigh the "energy-related" impacts...
AI summary The text requests a comparison of the new BCA test with the current TRC test using three examples from section 11 of E1's Evidence. It also raises questions about the purpose and utility of Program Administrator Cost (PAC) test results in regulatory proceedings and whether the BCA influences spending on E1's programs.
17 Request IR-14: - 18 Reference: E-1, Appendix B. - 19 Does the requested approval of a new BCA include the following as approved values, or are they 20 inputs that would be considered at each future DSM Plan review: - 21 (a) use of a 2%...
AI summary The document questions whether the approval of a new BCA includes specific values (2% social discount rate and NEB proxy adders) as fixed approvals or if they are inputs for future DSM Plan reviews, referencing E-1, Appendix B.
Request IR-4: - On page 15, it is stated that, "The use of a primary screening tool can help reach conclusions on - the cost-effectiveness of a plan, but is not an absolute requirement nor veto on any given plan - component." Given this, p...
AI summary The text requests clarification on why the choice of primary screening tool (program administrator cost test vs. Proposed BCA) affects the evaluation of a plan's cost-effectiveness, noting that such tools are not absolute requirements.
MATTER #: M12282 DATE: UND# DESCRIPTION REQUESTED OF BY DATE DUE September 22, 2025 To provide the results using the Program Administrator Costs (PAC) test method and exclude the Host Customer Benefits from the new BCA to the analysis of t...
AI summary The document outlines a request for results using the Program Administrator Costs (PAC) test method, excluding Host Customer Benefits from the new BCA analysis, as part of Matter M12282. EfficiencyOne Board Counsel is the party requesting this information by October 1, 2025.
2. CONTEXT AND USE OF THE COST EFFECTIVENESS TEST IN DSM PLAN REVIEW Cost effectiveness testing has long been utilized in the evaluation of DSM plans in Nova Scotia, serving as a foundational element in the Board's assessment process to en...
AI summary Nova Scotia's Board uses the Total Resource Cost (TRC) test for DSM plan reviews, but proposes replacing it with a jurisdiction-specific Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) test to address TRC's deficiencies. The BCA test aligns with NSPM principles and Nova Scotia policy, following prior Board approvals to shift TRC analysis from measure to program level starting 2012.
4.2 HOST CUSTOMER NON-ENERGY IMPACT PROXY VALUES - E1 is also seeking approval of the Board to include certain quantifications for use in the 2027-2031 DSM - Plan. In line with the PCA, E1 is seeking the host customer non-energy impact cat...
AI summary E1 is requesting approval from the Board to use proxy values for quantifying non-energy impact categories in the 2027-2031 DSM Plan, in accordance with the PCA. This approach would be subject to an ongoing review process.
5. SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE AND HEARING RECORD Cost-effectiveness testing is not new in Nova Scotia. Section 79H(1) of the Public Utilities Act requires that the Board "determine the cost-effective demand-side management that must be undertaken...
AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is evaluating the replacement of the Total Resource Cost (TRC) test with a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) for demand-side management (DSM) cost-effectiveness. Critics, including EfficiencyOne and the Consumer Advocate, argue the TRC test is asymmetrical and fails to incorporate new legislative priorities like sustainable development. E1 proposes the BCA test as a more comprehensive alternative.
rocess for the review and approval of the application" respecting a demand-side management purchase agreement (s. 79L(1)). These are two separate statutory requirements, which are not to be conflated. M10437, NSUARB Decision, E1 2023-2025...
AI summary The text outlines statutory requirements for E1's DSM Plan application under the Public Utilities Act (PUA), distinguishing between section 79H(2)'s portfolio-level cost-effectiveness assessment and section 79L(1)'s broader evaluation. It emphasizes that cost-effectiveness is part of a comprehensive review, not the sole criterion, and that E1 must provide required information to the NSUARB.
e: societal impact, or direct costs to the utility and ratepayers. The focus for E1, based specifically on the language of the PUA , should first and foremost be the reduction of costs for customers. The main change to the PUA since the la...
AI summary The Public Utilities Act (PUA) mandates that Efficiency One (E1) prioritize cost reduction for customers through demand-side management (DSM), including strategic electrification that reduces both greenhouse gas emissions and electricity costs. The PUA now requires the Energy Board to evaluate DSM plans at the portfolio level, while retaining discretion to approve plans not meeting program-level cost-effectiveness criteria.
age-17-4) The NSPM acknowledges that a primary test should not be run in a vacuum, and outlines that secondary tests may enhance a regulator's understanding of impacts and programming.[64](#page-17-6) The Industrial Group recognizes the va...
AI summary The NSPM emphasizes the importance of secondary tests alongside primary tests for DSM cost-effectiveness. The Industrial Group supports a primary test and complementary secondary testing in the DSM Plan. E1 must justify non-cost-effective measures using primary test results, aligning with prior Board directives. Mr. Bowman highlights the need for PCT data to assess incentive scales.
DSMAG CONSULTATION While the purpose and role for the DSMAG is not currently an issue before the Board, the Industrial Group wishes to reiterate its concerns with respect to E1's overreliance on the DSMAG consultations within E1's and EFG'...
AI summary The Industrial Group criticizes E1's reliance on DSMAG consultations as implicit support for the Proposed BCA, emphasizing that DSMAG discussions do not endorse the BCA or its non-energy benefits. They note DSMAG's confidentiality and lack of consensus on the BCA, while welcoming Eastward Energy's potential DSMAG membership.
ctive and environmentally sound overall energy solutions are available for the Province. In this regard Eastward is aligned with the goals of E1 and the DSMAG and does not have a conflicting interest. Ms. Thompson confirmed that the DSMAG...
AI summary The text discusses DSMAG's role as an advisory group, E1's periodic review process, and lack of consensus among members. Eastward aligns with E1 and DSMAG, while Nova Scotia Power and the Industrial Group (a DSMAG member) have differing views. A settlement agreement with consumer advocates is noted.
Avoided Cost Series NS Power submits that the current avoided cost series is primarily intended to inform analysis of traditional energy efficiency measures that reduce both energy and peak demand, or contribute to demand response. In the...
AI summary NS Power proposes updating the avoided cost series for DSM and Demand Response to reflect new programming, including strategic electrification. They emphasize the need for tailored cost curves and collaboration with E1 and DSMAG. The BCA test focuses on demand-side resources, not supply-side.
hibit E-24. 8 [P](#page-3-7)ages 11-12 of E1's Rebuttal Evidence, Exhibit E-24. 9 [P](#page-3-9)ages 12-16 of E1's Rebuttal Evidence, Exhibit E-24. [ 10 ](#page-3-11) Pages 16-17 of E1's Rebuttal Evidence, Exhibit E-24. [ 11 ](#page-3-13)...
AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) submitted rebuttal evidence in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, including pages from Energy Futures Group's (EFG) rebuttal. The discussion centers on evaluating program designs, cost-effectiveness of marginal investments, and the use of the Program Administrator Cost (PAC) test alongside E1's proposed Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA). Mr. Neme affirmed the PAC test's relevance as a secondary criterion.
13 vi. Eastward Energy 14 15 Eastward Energy filed evidence by Posterity Group Consulting Inc. In this evidence, Posterity 16 Group requested "that E1 specifically recognize the benefits of hybrid heating to reduce peak load impacts as par...
AI summary Eastward Energy submitted evidence by Posterity Group Consulting Inc., urging EfficiencyOne (E1) to include hybrid heating benefits in the 2027-2031 DSM Plan. Posterity Group provided examples showing net benefits under the BCA test. Christopher Pulfer of Posterity Group testified as an expert witness.
- 1 energy benefits. She identified the non-energy benefits of amenity, empowerment and pride as - 2 being of the most concern and recommended more work be done to quantify them, with the results - 3 of that work being presented to the mem...
AI summary Ms. Whitten recommends quantifying non-energy benefits (amenity, empowerment, pride) or setting their value to Nil until approved by the Board. She prefers the PAC test over quantifying these benefits. The SBA expresses concerns about unquantified non-energy benefits impacting ratepayers. The discussion involves Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) and Demand Side Management (DSM).
ii. Misstatement of Approach to Evaluation of Strategic Electrification While misstating the evidence of Mr. Bowman, E1 again pleads "complexity" to argue against the use of different tests to be applied to different resources. Its submiss...
AI summary E1 argues against using different cost-effectiveness tests for DSM resources, claiming complexity and misrepresenting Mr. Bowman's evidence. The Industrial Group supports Mr. Bowman's proposal to use the PAC test for all DSM, with adjustments for strategic electrification. Critics argue E1's uniform test fails to address electrification's unique benefits and costs, while the Proposed BCA overlooks utility revenue impacts and inadequate evaluation criteria.
AVOIDED COSTS NSPI states that it intends to "update the avoided cost series of DSM and Demand Response ("DR") to reflect an updated planning scenario"[21](#page-6-0) , and that in its view "some types of DSM programming may require altern...
AI summary NSPI plans to update avoided cost data for DSM and DR programs, collaborating with E1 and DSMAG. Eastward offers expertise on hybrid heating technologies and emphasizes the need for DSMAG participation to ensure accurate avoided cost valuations.
2.7 SUPPORT FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY TESTING - 2 The IG supports both primary (PAC) and secondary tests for DSM cost-effectiveness specifically the - 3 Proposed BCA and relevant information on the host customer or Participant Cost test ("...
AI summary The Industrial Group (IG) supports both primary and secondary tests for demand-side management (DSM) cost-effectiveness, including the Proposed BCA and Participant Cost Test (PCT). EfficiencyOne (E1) maintains that cost-effectiveness screening must occur at the portfolio level under the Public Utilities Act (PUA), as outlined in section 79H(2), and clarifies it has not retreated from its original position.
side management at the portfolio level when reviewing a franchise holder's DSM plan and supply agreement. The text and structure of the PUA make the portfolio-level evaluation a distinct statutory The Energy and Regulatory Boards Act requi...
AI summary The document discusses statutory obligations under the PUA and Energy and Regulatory Boards Act, emphasizing sustainable development and GHG goals. It critiques NS Power's TRC approach for failing to meet requirements, while E1's proposed BCA aligns with statutory mandates. Key legislation includes the Energy Reform (2024) Act and More Access to Energy Act.
- [1] In the course of addressing EfficiencyOne's (E1) application to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) for approval of its supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power) and demand-side management (DSM) re...
AI summary The NSUARB's cost-effectiveness test for DSM plans was questioned for excluding non-energy benefits, leading to potential skewed results. Synapse recommended using the PAC test instead, which focuses on utility costs but ignores participant costs and benefits. This issue arose during the review of EfficiencyOne's application.
2.0 PROPOSED BENEFIT-COST ANALYSIS TEST - [8] E1 is the holder of a franchise issued by the Minister of Energy to provide demand-side management activities to NS Power. Under the Public Utilities Act , E1 must develop a demand-side managem...
AI summary E1, a franchise holder under the Public Utilities Act, must develop demand-side management (DSM) plans for NS Power, structured in tiers (measure, program, portfolio). The NSUARB evaluates these plans using cost-effectiveness testing, ensuring measurable benefits for ratepayers and aligning with Nova Scotia's regulatory practices.
Incorporated, and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated may rely upon the expertise of the franchise holder in respect of the delivery of demand-side management. - (4) The Energy Board shall approve an application pursuant to this Section if, in...
AI summary The Energy Board (NSUARB) must approve demand-side management (DSM) applications if they serve customers' interests and meet PUA requirements. Evaluations occur at the portfolio level, emphasizing cost-effectiveness. Nova Scotia Power may leverage franchise holders' expertise for DSM delivery.
4.4 Portfolio Level Assessment [164] Section 79H(2) requires the Board to evaluate the proposed cost-effective demand-side management at the portfolio level. In its submissions, the Industrial Group urged that it was particularly important...
AI summary Section 79H(2) mandates portfolio-level evaluation of demand-side management cost-effectiveness. The Industrial Group and NS Power argue tests must apply at portfolio, program, and measure levels with E1 justifying failures. E1 insists screening should occur only at the portfolio level.
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