Topic:"Program Evaluation" in M12854

EVALUATION CRITERIA The IRP will assess a range of scenarios and sensitivities in order to develop a plan that is robust across a range of potential outcomes. Importantly, there must be a means for evaluating the scenarios and selecting a...

AI summary The IESO proposes using a scorecard to evaluate Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) scenarios, balancing least-cost objectives with sustainability goals from the MAEA. The scorecard incorporates stakeholder feedback and secondary metrics, with the highest-scoring plan selected as preferred. This approach marks Nova Scotia's first use of such a method for IRP selection.

Evaluation Criteria We agree that evaluation criteria should be designed to identify least-cost resource planning options, but we also agree that identifying least-cost options should not be the sole objective of NS IESO integrated resourc...

AI summary The text supports the NS IESO's integrated resource planning approach, emphasizing least-cost options while advocating for broader evaluation criteria aligned with sustainability and GHG reduction goals. It endorses stakeholder consultation on a proposed scorecard method but requests further details before commenting on its use.