1 In 2022, E1’s mandate was expanded to include strategic electrification through amendments to 2 section79A(b)(iv) of the Public Utilities Act (PUA). Strategic electrification is now included in the 3 DSM definition, as follows: 4 5 (b) "...
AI summary The document discusses the expansion of E1's mandate to include strategic electrification under the Public Utilities Act, and the absence of such initiatives in the proposed 2027-2031 DSM Plan. E1 will conduct research and report annually, and NS Power will use findings to inform load forecasts. It also addresses the challenge of double counting DSM savings in forecast models.