Topic:"Programs And Customers" in M10473

17. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - 17.1 NSPI acknowledges that all branding, trade and business marks of EfficiencyOne used in the course of provision of EECA pursuant to this Agreement, (the "EfficiencyOne Brands" ) are, and shall remain, the so...

AI summary This section outlines the intellectual property rights related to branding and trademarks between NSPI and EfficiencyOne. It specifies that EfficiencyOne retains ownership of its brands used in the EECA, and NSPI must return or destroy them upon termination. Similarly, NSPI retains ownership of its brands, which EfficiencyOne may use only for the provision of the EECA.

Table 16: 2021 Recommendations on Business, Non-profit, and Institutional Program Components No. Recommendation No. Recommendation

AI summary The document presents Table 16, which outlines 2021 recommendations related to business, non-profit, and institutional program components. However, the table is currently empty, with no specific recommendations listed.

[ASK [B1](#page-24-0) TO [B4](#page-26-0) ONLY FOR COSTCO AND HOME DEPOT] According to data you provided to Efficiency Nova Scotia, you sold [ TOTAL SALES - PACKAGES] Non A-type LED packages of bulbs in Nova Scotia for the first three quar...

AI summary The document asks Costco and Home Depot to confirm the number of Non A-type LED bulbs sold in Nova Scotia during the first three quarters of 2021, based on data provided to Efficiency Nova Scotia. The questions aim to verify the accuracy of the sales estimate.

8 NEW CONSTRUCTION PARTICIPANT PERSPECTIVES As part of the New Construction evaluation, 11 interviewed decision-makers, corresponding to nine projects, were asked questions regarding their awareness, motivations for participating, satisfac...

AI summary Eleven decision-makers from nine New Construction projects were interviewed to gather their perspectives on awareness, motivations, satisfaction, and concerns regarding the New Construction program, as well as recommendations for service improvements. One interview conducted during the summer did not include questions on participant perspectives.

Table 7: 2021 SBES Equivalent Effective Useful Life Values by Lighting Product Tracked Evaluated Product Equivalent EUL Equivalent EUL [years] [years] LED Linear Fixtures 1 x 4 Luminaires 11.6 No change 2 x 2 Luminaires and Retrofit Kits 1...

AI summary Table 7 presents the 2021 SBES Equivalent Effective Useful Life (EUL) values for various lighting products, showing no changes in most categories, with specific values provided for different types of LED and other lighting fixtures.

F. Satisfaction with Program F1. Using a scale from 1 to 10 where 1 is "not at all satisfied" and 10 is "completely satisfied" how would you rate your satisfaction with the program overall? 1-10 SCALE WITH END POINT LABELS– RECORD NUMBER

AI summary The section asks participants to rate their satisfaction with the program on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is 'not at all satisfied' and 10 is 'completely satisfied'.

APPENDIX II SBES: PARTICIPANT SURVEY RESULTS The participant survey results are presented in the following tables.

AI summary This section provides an overview of participant survey results related to the Smart Building Energy Solution (SBES). The results are presented in tables, offering insights into participant experiences and feedback.

3.6.2 Commercial Demand Response Pilot 2021 activities included the development, design, and logistics for this pilot. The pilot will be conducted in two phases. Phase One - Phase One involves working with Siemens, NS Power's distributed e...

AI summary The Commercial Demand Response Pilot involves two phases with Siemens and a future aggregator. Phase One offers a $125/kW annual incentive for participation in demand response events, while Phase Two involves a competitive procurement process for an aggregator. The pilot aims to achieve energy savings and is aligned with the Custom program's incentive structure.

(b) Please refer to part (a) of this IR response. 1 Request IR-18: 2 3 Reference: EfficiencyOne 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan Filing, Evidence, 4.2.4 Application of 4 Costs, Page 58 (Page 67/584 of PDF), Line 7 5 6 E1 proposes to spend $10 m...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) proposes a $10 million investment in Demand Response (DR) pilot programming, citing collaborative work since 2019 to evaluate DR programs. E1 and NS Power have researched similar DR programs in other jurisdictions, including NB Power, Efficiency Vermont, and BC Hydro, among others. E1 also engaged Guidehouse for DR portfolio design. The response refers to detailed breakdowns in the Demand Response Roadmap and Technical Tables.

3 Table 6: Alternate Scenario – Allocation of 2023 DSM Expenditures by Rate Class ($ millions) Prog ram costs by part icipating rate clas 5 Program Efficient Product Rebates RES Existing Residential New Residential Efficient Product Rebate...

AI summary Table 6 outlines the allocation of 2023 Demand Side Management (DSM) expenditures by rate class, detailing costs for various programs such as efficient product rebates, direct installation, and education & outreach across residential, industrial, and other rate classes.

partment’s Guidelines and directives. While stakeholders and the Council work with the Program Administrators for almost a year to develop the Three-Year Plan filings, the Department has 90 days to review the filing and adjudicate any issu...

AI summary The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) highlights concerns regarding the timing and transparency of changes made to the Three-Year Plan filings, particularly the last-minute adjustments to program designs and avoided cost assumptions, which may undermine the credibility of the plan.

six Key Performance Indicators currently reported for the 2019-2021 Three-Year Plans Date Filed: April 29, 2022 NSUARB IR-17, Attachment 3, Page 165 of 343 D.P.U. 21-120 through D.P.U. 21-129 Page 152 term and the equity-related Key Perfor...

AI summary The document discusses the requirement for Program Administrators to minimize administrative costs in their Three-Year Plans and Term Reports, referencing General Laws and the need for approval of the Council Data Request Process before recovering such costs.

t, the Program Administrators must demonstrate the specific actions they undertook during the 2022-2024 Three-Year Plan term to minimize administrative costs; a demonstration that the 106 See Exhs. BGC-2, at 106; EGMA-2, at 107; FGE (gas)-...

AI summary The document discusses the requirement for Program Administrators to demonstrate actions taken to minimize administrative costs during the 2022-2024 Three-Year Plan term. It also emphasizes the use of competitive procurement processes to ensure cost containment and reasonableness of service costs, citing past orders and cases.

of both the Compact and National Grid (gas) (National Grid (gas) Supplemental Reply Brief at 2). National Grid (gas) disagrees with the Compact’s assertion that Mutual Customers should have the opportunity to choose the Program Administrat...

AI summary National Grid (gas) opposes the Compact's proposal allowing Mutual Customers to choose their energy efficiency provider, arguing that the Green Communities Act does not support such customer choice. The Compact, however, maintains that its fuel-neutral program design allows Mutual Customers to select its services if they wish.

Primary cost-effectiveness test(s) used: total resource cost test Secondary tests used: participant cost test, ratepayer impact measure test, utility cost test, societal cost test The evaluation of ratepayer-funded energy efficiency progra...

AI summary Colorado uses the Total Resource Cost (TRC) test as the primary cost-effectiveness test for ratepayer-funded energy efficiency programs. Additional tests include participant cost, ratepayer impact measure, utility cost, and societal cost tests. Evaluations are conducted by utilities and administered under formal rules, with non-energy benefits considered in a 10% adder.

by Eversource, United Illuminating, Connecticut Natural Gas, and Southern Connecticut Gas. The utilities administer the programs and utilize a robust, highly-skilled green workforce to implement them. In 2007, the Connecticut legislature e...

AI summary Connecticut's energy efficiency initiatives, including the 2019-2021 Conservation & Load Management Plan, aim to achieve significant energy and cost savings, reduce emissions, and develop a green workforce. The legislation, starting with Public Act 07-242, prioritizes energy efficiency and established mechanisms like decoupling. The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) plays a central role in developing the Comprehensive Energy Strategy.

g Practices (DSESP), a resource of the National Efficiency Screening Project (NESP). Last Updated: January 2020 ","Requirements for State and Utility Support of Low-Income Energy Efficiency Programs Utilities that fall under Florida Statut...

AI summary The text discusses requirements for low-income energy efficiency programs under Florida Statute 366.82, referencing Commission orders PSC-14-0696-FOF-EU and PSC-2019-0509-FOF-EG. It mentions the submission of DSM Plans by utilities for the 2020-2024 period and the absence of mandated spending/savings levels for these programs. Coordination with WAP services and state agencies is also noted.

first-year savings to goals related to longer-term cumulative persistent annual savings. The utilities also offer on-bill financing opportunities to their customers for energy efficiency measures. Section 16-111.5B of the Illinois Public U...

AI summary The text discusses energy efficiency programs in Illinois, referencing statutory provisions that allow for additional procurement of cost-effective energy efficiency measures. It highlights the increase in utility expenditures on these programs and mentions the approval of a new 5-year energy efficiency plan. Budgets for these programs and their savings are referenced in State Spending and Savings Tables.

Practices (DSESP), a resource of the National Efficiency Screening Project (NESP). Last Reviewed: January 2020 ","Requirements for State and Utility Support of Low-Income Energy Efficiency Programs Before Senate Bill 340 terminated Energiz...

AI summary The document outlines the discontinuation of the Income-Qualified Weatherization Program under Energizing Indiana after Senate Bill 340, and discusses current cost-effectiveness rules for low-income energy efficiency programs under Senate Bill 412 and Indiana Code. It also notes the opt-out policy for investor-owned utilities based on demand thresholds.

inimum low-income spending requirement for public (i.e., investor-owned) is equal to 0.4% of gas IOUs’ three-year average residential GOR and 0.2% of electric IOUs’ three-year average residential GOR. Many CIP low-income programs (most of...

AI summary The text outlines minimum low-income spending requirements for public utilities, notes the historical leniency in cost-effectiveness standards for low-income programs, and highlights a study evaluating the effectiveness of these programs. It also mentions Clean Energy Economy, a group advocating for clean energy in Minnesota.

r rental. New York requires state-owned facilities over 25,000 ft2 that are able to receive a score from the EPA Portfolio Manager to annually benchmark and disclose those Portfolio Manager scores. Last Reviewed: July 2019 ","BuildSmart NY...

AI summary New York requires large state-owned facilities to benchmark and disclose energy efficiency scores annually. Governor Cuomo's BuildSmart NY initiative aims to improve energy efficiency in state buildings by 20% by 2020, with the New York Power Authority financing energy efficiency projects and achieving significant energy savings.

ation infrastructure improvements and creates the capability for local voters, through a referendum, to impose a capped surcharge on existing taxes as a dedicated funding source for transit projects. The Tennessee state legislature allocat...

AI summary Tennessee allocates $21 million annually to transit projects through the IMPROVE Act, with funds distributed via competitive grants based on project readiness and economic impact. Some local jurisdictions, like Davidson County and Knoxville, offer incentives for low-emission vehicles and EV charging equipment. No state-level appliance standards exist beyond federal requirements.

to submit a plan to reach 60% of the current energy assistance need by 2030, and 90% of the current energy assistance need by 2050. Cost-Effectiveness Rules for Low-Income Energy Efficiency Programs Washington specifies the total resource...

AI summary Washington State requires utilities to submit plans to meet increasing energy assistance needs by 2030 and 2050. The state uses the Total Resource Cost (TRC) test as the primary cost-effectiveness criterion for low-income energy efficiency programs, with a minimum TRC ratio of 0.67. Non-energy benefits are included in the TRC test, and utilities are encouraged to fund low-income conservation measures, as outlined in the Weatherization Manual. The commission revised rules in Docket UE-131723 to allow, rather than require, utilities to pursue cost-effective low-income conservation programs.

ptim Government Solutions, LLC, includes a performance bonus mechanism for achievement in customer satisfaction and energy savings goals. Last reviewed: June 2020 ","Guidelines for Third party access PSC docket 9501-GF-101 provides limited...

AI summary The document outlines guidelines for third-party access to customer energy use data in Wisconsin, managed by the Public Service Commission (PSC). It details limited access by the Focus on Energy Administrator and notes the absence of standardized online systems for data availability. Additionally, it discusses transportation policies, including complete streets legislation and the lack of programs incentivizing low-income housing near transit facilities.

Historical Projects 2017-2021 1 Request IR-6: 33867-S005-351 POT-Heat Rate Routine 33869-S005-341 TRE-Heat Rate Routine 33871-S005-311 TUC-Heat Rate Routine 40320-D454 LED Street Light Conversion 43240-SE87 POA HVAC Equipment Replacement 2...

AI summary The text lists historical projects from 2017 to 2021, including facility upgrades, HVAC system improvements, LED street light conversions, and heat rate routines across various locations and facilities.

1 Immediately prior to joining Daymark Energy Advisors, I worked as an independent 21 for the 2022 Annually Adjusted Rates (M10351). 22 • In the Matter of an Application by Nova Scotia Power Inc. for Approval of the 2022 1 Annual Capital E...

AI summary The testimony discusses concerns raised by the Small Business Advocate (SBA) regarding the impact of EfficiencyOne's 2023-2025 Demand-Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan and Supply Agreement on small businesses. The SBA has been involved in DSM Plan filings and participated in stakeholder discussions on the Plan's development.

Figure 9: Phases in the 2023-2025 Settlement Plan Modelling Process

AI summary The text presents Figure 9, which outlines the phases in the 2023-2025 Settlement Plan Modelling Process. This figure is part of a regulatory proceeding and provides a visual representation of the steps involved in the modelling process.

Participation end Participation end Participation end Participation end Participation end Participation end Participation end Participation end Participation end Participation end Participation end Participation end Participation end Parti...

AI summary The text presents a table with participation end data for the 2023-2025 Settlement Plan, including investment and savings by program component. However, the data appears incomplete and contains some deleted values, indicating potential revisions or omissions in the information provided.

1 Table 15: Major Categories of Customer Segments, Dedicated Program Components & Other Support Category Description of Target Segment Dedicated Program Components Other Support & Resources

AI summary The text introduces Table 15, which outlines major categories of customer segments, dedicated program components, and other support. However, the table is incomplete and lacks specific details for analysis.

21 Table 45: Three-Year Summary of the Custom Program Component Annual Plan Investment Energy Savings ($M) (GWh) Demand Savings (MW) Participation (projects)

AI summary The text presents a table summarizing the three-year investment in energy savings, demand savings, and participation in the Custom Program Component. It includes metrics such as investment in energy savings (in millions of dollars and gigawatt-hours), demand savings (in megawatts), and the number of participating projects.

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AI summary The text presents a table with data related to the 2023-2025 Settlement Plan Investment and Savings, by Program Component. The table includes numerical values but lacks detailed explanations or context about the programs or their implications.

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AI summary The text presents a table with numerical data related to the 2023 Settlement Plan, detailing investment and savings across various program components. The table includes columns labeled 'Green Heat' and other unspecified categories, with values ranging from 0.0 to 10.0 and other numerical entries.

1 Table 15: Major Categories of Customer Segments, Dedicated Program Components & Other Support Category Description of Target Segment Dedicated Program Components Other Support & Resources Industrial includes businesses that produce goods...

AI summary The text outlines a table categorizing customer segments, dedicated program components, and other support resources, with a focus on industrial businesses in Nova Scotia such as aquaculture and agriculture, and their associated energy management programs and incentives.

1 Table 43: Summary of Benefits – Custom Incentives Participant Industry Benefits Environmental Strategic DSM Portfolio

AI summary Table 43 summarizes the benefits of custom incentive programs, categorizing them into industry benefits, environmental impacts, and strategic DSM portfolio considerations. The table outlines how these incentives contribute to various stakeholders and objectives.

21 Table 45: Three-Year Summary of the Custom Program Component Annual Plan Investment Energy Savings Demand Savings Participation

AI summary The text presents a table summarizing the three-year summary of the Custom Program Component, including annual plans, investment, energy savings, demand savings, and participation. However, the table is incomplete and lacks specific data entries.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by EfficiencyOne (E1) for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between E1 and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Pow...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) applied for approval of a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) and a 2023-2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan. The Board approved the application, setting a total energy savings target of 412.7 GWh and demand savings target of 96.7 MW, with specific allocations for low-income and underserved communities. The agreement is effective from January 1, 2023, and includes provisions for adjusting targets if savings goals are not met.