E-1-1Application
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Rate and Bill Impact Analyses EfficiencyOne will file its historical Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA) by October 31st of each year. The historical RBIA estimates the high-level, long-term impact to rates and bills of all DSM activities...
AI summary EfficiencyOne is required to file historical and forward-looking Rate and Bill Impact Analyses (RBIA) annually and as part of each DSM Resource Plan. The DSM Advisory Group provides strategic input on DSM issues, and a Standardized Filing Framework for DSM Supply Agreements was approved by the NSUARB in 2016.
census information. 1 vi. Total ratepayer benefits; 2 vii. Total spending (reported by program and rate class); 3 viii. Customer satisfaction; 4 ix. An analysis of the impact on rates through the implementation of the 5 programs will be in...
AI summary The document outlines various reporting requirements related to ratepayer benefits, customer satisfaction, and low-income program participation. It also mentions the inclusion of rate and bill impact analysis by EfficiencyOne, to be filed annually by October 31st.
1. INTRODUCTION This rate and bill impact analysis (RBIA) provides a high-level estimate of the impact of DSM activities proposed within EfficiencyOne's 2020-2022 DSM Resource Plan ("the Plan") on customer rates and bills, within each part...
AI summary This Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA) estimates the impact of Demand Side Management (DSM) activities in EfficiencyOne's 2020-2022 DSM Resource Plan on customer rates and bills across participating rate classes. The analysis covers the period from 2020 to 2035 and was developed using a model reviewed and revised over time with input from the DSMAG and Synapse Energy Economics.
1 Figure 4: DSM Expenditures and Investments per kWh 2 3 Note: 2016 and 2017 energy savings use evaluated results while 2018 are estimated. 4 5 [Table 2](#page-203-0) presents the average rate impacts over the study period (the same values...
AI summary Figure 4 and Table 2 compare DSM expenditures and investments per kWh over different time periods, highlighting changes in rate impacts from 2018 to the current analysis. The current analysis covers 2020-2035 with impacts averaged over 16 years, while the 2018 RBIA covered 2011-2019 with impacts averaged over 21 years. Differences in calculation methods, such as avoided energy costs and line losses, are noted.
1 6. FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS 2 Through collaboration with the DSMAG, EfficiencyOne's RBIA has evolved 3 considerably since the last application for a three-year DSM Resource Plan; between 4 that application and the current one, it has been f...
AI summary EfficiencyOne has improved its Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA) for the DSM Plan with input from stakeholders and Synapse. The model has been reviewed multiple times and will continue to evolve. Future considerations include refining avoided cost estimates and exploring NS Power's breakdown of lost revenues and avoided costs.
29 • Further exploring NS Power's proposed means of allocating lost revenues and 30 avoided costs to rate classes; 1 • Discussing which avoided cost estimates to use when avoided cost estimates 2 change (EfficiencyOne indicated its intende...
AI summary The text discusses NS Power's proposed allocation of lost revenues and avoided costs to rate classes, focusing on the use of avoided cost estimates and historical data in the Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA) model. EfficiencyOne has provided its approach and expects to collaborate with stakeholders for the next RBIA filing.
DATE FILED: 28 February 2019 Page 1 of 16 e# Rate and Bil I Impacts of DSM on the R esidenti al Class - PREFE RRED P LAN Impacts of DSM on the Residential Rate Class 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 202...
AI summary The document presents a table detailing the impacts of Demand Side Management (DSM) on the residential rate class from 2011 to 2035, including incremental and cumulative DSM savings, costs, participant numbers, and the levelized cost of saved energy. The data shows increasing savings and costs starting in 2020, with a peak in 2022, followed by stabilization.
This graph shows annual program participation for the class, as a percentage of total customers in the class. Each customer is counted once for each year that they participate in any program. # Rate a nd Bill Ir npacts o f DSM or the Sm al...
AI summary This table and graph analyze the impact of demand-side management (DSM) programs on the small industrial rate class in Nova Scotia. It shows participation rates, incremental and cumulative savings, costs, and the levelized cost of saved energy from 2011 to 2035.
Page 13 of 16 Rate a nd Bill I mpacts of of DSM or า the Lar ge Indus trial Clas s - ALTE RNATE F PLAN Impacts of DSM on the Large Industrial Rate Class 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2...
AI summary This table presents the impacts of the Large Industrial Class Demand-Side Management (DSM) Plan from 2011 to 2035, including incremental and cumulative DSM savings, DSM costs, participant numbers, and the levelized cost of saved energy. Savings and costs are shown over time, with notable data starting in 2020.
2 Attachment 3: Assumptions - 3 This document is intended to provide an overview of the assumptions used in - 4 EfficiencyOne's 2020-2022 Plan Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA). - 5 These assumptions are for RBIA purposes only and do no...
AI summary This document outlines the assumptions used in EfficiencyOne's 2020-2022 Plan Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA), emphasizing that these assumptions are specific to the RBIA and do not influence EfficiencyOne's broader operations.
NS Power provided estimates for 2019 by class, including block 1, block 2, Fuel Adjustment Mechanism, and demand charges where applicable. base charges are assumed to remain flat after 2019. Transformer credits are not included in rates. C...
AI summary NS Power provided 2019 estimates by class, including block 1, block 2, Fuel Adjustment Mechanism, and demand charges. The analysis assumes base charges remain flat after 2019 and discusses 'lost' fixed cost adjustments, including revenue reallocation and participation rates for each rate class.
Table 1: 2020-2022 Alternate DSM Resource Scenario Investment and Savings Year Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) a First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Weighted-Average Measure Life (years) Peak...
AI summary Table 1 outlines the investment and savings from 2020 to 2022 under an alternate DSM resource scenario. It shows increasing investments and savings in energy and peak demand, along with metrics like the Total Resource Cost Test (TRC) and Program Administrator Cost Test (PAC). The data comes from NS Power and includes avoided costs from the 2014 IRP and 2018 updates.
net lifetime avoided cost benefits for Nova Scotia Power. - 24 • Provide $477 million in customer bill savings. On Behalf of EfficiencyOne DATE FILED: February 28, 2019 1 Evidence of Glenn Reed, Energy Futures Group. On behalf of the Ecolo...
AI summary EfficiencyOne submitted a filing outlining the benefits of the 2020-2022 DSM Plan, including net lifetime avoided cost benefits and customer bill savings of $477 million. Glenn Reed from the Energy Futures Group provided evidence on behalf of the Ecology Action Centre.
43 45 SCHEDULE C 74 ii. Cumulative annual net peak demand savings at generator 75 iii. Lifetime Energy Savings 76 77 c) Performance Indicators (for UARB reporting) consist of: 78 i.Annual incremental energy savings (reported by program and...
AI summary The text outlines performance indicators and reporting requirements for the UARB, including energy savings, demand savings, ratepayer benefits, customer satisfaction, and low-income program participation. EfficiencyOne is responsible for submitting a historical rate and bill impact analysis annually.
E-3E1 (NSPI) RIRs to IR-1 to IR-69
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in its possession 23 that it is relying upon. The full text of Mr. Chernick’s comment is provided below: 1 24 25 “New Issue 2: Avoided costs for 2020-2022 DSM Plan RBIA 1 Resource Insight Inc., Memorandum Re: Comments on RBIA Enhancements,...
AI summary The document references a comment by Mr. Chernick regarding the avoided costs for the 2020-2022 DSM Plan Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA), and includes a filing by EfficiencyOne related to a supply agreement for electricity efficiency and conservation activities with Nova Scotia Power Inc.
s estimate.” 22 23 c) EfficiencyOne has not performed a detailed review of the calculations that would allow it 24 to either support or disclaim the comment. In the event the observation is correct, at even 25 the lower end, (i.e., avoided...
AI summary EfficiencyOne acknowledges that it has not performed a detailed review of calculations related to avoided T&D costs, which could significantly affect the RBIA results. If the observation is correct, it could lead to a net rate decrease due to DSM.
ement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between E1 and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (DSM 2020- 2022) M09096 (E-ENS-R-19) E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-64: 2 3 Reference: Appe...
AI summary The document outlines a request (IR-64) for detailed calculations and evidence related to scaling factors used in the 2020-2022 DSM Plan. EfficiencyOne provides an Excel file and references a Synapse Energy Economics memo as evidence for the methodology used.
NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-65: 2 3 Reference: Appendix B, Forward Looking Rate & Bill Impact Analysis, page 16, lines 29-30 4 and page 17, lines 1-2 state, “it was assumed that, within each class, the decay rate 5 of new participants ov...
AI summary Request IR-65 asks EfficiencyOne to justify its assumption about participant decay rates and whether sensitivity analysis was conducted. EfficiencyOne responded that the assumption was based on historical data from 2011-2013 and that the scaling factor calculations were included in its filed models.
wer’s customer information system, 12 which will enable more sophisticated participation reporting in the future. 13 14 b) No. EfficiencyOne did not conduct any sensitivity analysis. Date Filed: March 29, 2019 E1 (NS Power) IR-65 Page 2 of...
AI summary EfficiencyOne did not conduct any sensitivity analysis in response to the application for approval of a supply agreement for electricity efficiency and conservation activities between E1 and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (DSM 2020-2022). The document also mentions the implementation of a customer information system to improve participation reporting.
Industrial, and 25 Large Industrial use common equipment for which high-efficiency 26 replacements are available (e.g., linear fluorescent tube lighting); 1 EfficiencyOne, 2016 Rate and Bill Impact Analysis Background and Proposed Enhancem...
AI summary The document discusses EfficiencyOne's application for approval of a supply agreement for electricity efficiency and conservation activities between E1 and Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the period 2020-2022. It references prior analyses and memoranda related to EfficiencyOne's proposed enhancements to its 2016 RBIA.
as a customer of NS Power. It is therefore assumed that if any customer of a MEU 21 participates, the MEU is counted as a participant. 22 23 b) No sensitivity analysis was conducted. Date Filed: March 29, 2019 E1 (NS Power) IR-66 Page 2 of...
AI summary The document discusses the assumption that participation by a customer in a MEU (Multi-Energy Unit) implies the MEU is counted as a participant. It also notes that no sensitivity analysis was conducted. The context involves EfficiencyOne's application for a supply agreement with NS Power for energy efficiency activities between 2020 and 2022.
ement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between E1 and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (DSM 2020- 2022) M09096 (E-ENS-R-19) E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-68: 2 3 Please provide...
AI summary The document is a response to a request for Appendix B files related to the 2020-2022 DSM Resource Plan Application by EfficiencyOne. The response indicates that the files are available on the NSUARB website under Matter number M09096.
E-9NSPI Evidence
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DATE FILED: April 12, 2019 Page 30 of 37 1 10.0 RATE AND BILL IMPACT ANALYSIS NS Power has made several submissions to the DSM Advisory Group (DSMAG) and the UARB about the Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA) and reiterates the concerns r...
AI summary NS Power has submitted alternative Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA) models to the DSM Advisory Group (DSMAG) and the UARB, expressing concerns with the E1 RBIA model and proposing modifications to align the models for better analysis of DSM costs on rates and bills.
10.1 Levelized avoided fuel costs Consistent with the Company's position provided in comments on the 2016 RBIA Report, due to the manner in which fuel costs have been incorporated, the use of levelized fuel costs from the 2014 IRP based on...
AI summary The document discusses the discrepancy between levelized fuel costs used in the 2014 IRP and actual marginal fuel costs experienced by customers. It highlights that the RBIA should reflect the recovery pattern of fuel costs, which are recovered as they are used, unlike future fixed costs. The levelized costs from the 2014 IRP are significantly higher than actual and projected marginal fuel costs.
M07730, EfficiencyOne – 2016 Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (E-ENSC-R-16), NSPI letter to the UARB, November 30, 2016. 1 marginal costs for the period 2011-2020, and the 2021-2033 annual marginal cost 2 forecast from the 2014 IRP, is $74/MW...
AI summary NS Power argues that the current RBIA model used by EfficiencyOne does not accurately reflect the variability in bill and rate impacts among rate classes. They propose separating fuel cost savings from fixed cost savings or losses to improve the accuracy of the RBIA results and better reflect the differences in cost causation between rate classes.
DATE FILED: April 12, 2019 Page 33 of 37 1 1. Annual fuel costs reduced by avoided fuel cost of DSM programs should be 2 allocated to rate classes based on their shares in annual GWh requirement in each 3 year. 4 5 2. Annual fixed generati...
AI summary The text outlines proposed modifications to the allocation of DSM program benefits to rate classes based on annual GWh and MW demand shares. It also highlights that the current RBIA methodology uses a static allocation factor based on a historic year, and that E1's model does not differentiate between energy and demand-related cost responsibilities across different classes.
savings against the short-term cost impacts to customers. 1 It is important to note that historically E1 has been capable of delivering higher energy 2 savings at lower than its budget forecast. This suggests E1 is able to achieve energy 3...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) requests the Utility and Review Board (UARB) not to approve E1's Preferred Plan for the 2020-2022 DSM Supply Agreement period and to direct E1 to develop a lower-cost Demand Side Management (DSM) plan. NS Power also requests the apportionment of DSM expenditure variations to the FAM account and the return of surplus funds from previous DSM agreements.
Q. Mr. Levitan, please describe in general terms the state of DSM programs in Nova Scotia. A. Nova Scotia's DSM programs are designed to shift electricity consumption to off-peak periods as well as to reduce consumer energy usage overall....
AI summary Nova Scotia's DSM programs aim to shift electricity consumption to off-peak periods and reduce overall energy usage. These programs are administered by EfficiencyOne, which has developed multiple DSM Resource Plans over the years. NS Power funds these programs and recovers costs from ratepayers. The effectiveness of these programs has varied, with some years showing lower costs and higher savings than projected.
Q. Are the claimed benefits also based on avoided energy cost assumptions? A. Yes. The claimed customer benefits depend on the assumptions that EfficiencyOne has made. As I understand, EfficiencyOne has used high levelized fuel costs from...
AI summary The answer confirms that EfficiencyOne's claimed benefits are based on assumed avoided energy costs, which are significantly higher than actual fuel costs experienced by NS Power's customers. This discrepancy may lead to an overestimation of DSM benefits and affect the cost-effectiveness of measures considered.
UTILITY EXPERIENCE Conducted production simulation analysis to support long term cogeneration rates for standardized contracts for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Assisted in cost of service studies and rate cases (1978-1980).
AI summary The text discusses conducting production simulation analysis for long-term cogeneration rates and assisting in cost of service studies and rate cases from 1978 to 1980 for Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Annual Avoided Fuel Costs Year Avoided Energy Cost ($/MWh) Avoided Energy Costs used in RBIA ($/MWh) Actul Margin real IND IA ($/ IVIVVII) Cost 2009 IRP 2014 IRP Current Proposed Variance ($/MW h) 2010 133.73 59 .11 2011 108.44 166.00 108....
AI summary The document presents a table detailing annual avoided fuel costs from 2010 to 2039, comparing values from different Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) and the actual margin. The data shows a general trend of increasing avoided energy costs over time, with variations between the current and proposed values. The table also includes metrics like the Actul Margin and associated costs.
Recommendations - NS Power recommends COSS-based DSM cost and benefit apportionment methodology for the purposes of 2020-2022 DSM Plan and RBIA methodology going forward. - Annual Avoided Fuel costs to be used in lieu of levelized fuel cos...
AI summary NS Power recommends using a COSS-based DSM cost and benefit apportionment methodology for the 2020-2022 DSM Plan and RBIA calculations. They propose using annual avoided fuel costs instead of levelized fuel costs and suggest specific avoided fixed costs for generation, transmission, and distribution. They also recommend using weighted average bill impact graphs and an inflation rate for years 2021 to 2033.
E-17E1 (SBA) RIR-1 to RIR-49
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NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-14: 2 3 Referring to E1's response to NSP IR-65 on the decay rates applied to customer classes in 4 Appendix B of Efficiency One 2020-2022 DSM Plan Application. 5 6 a. Please provide the names of the tabs with...
AI summary The document discusses a request (IR-14) regarding the decay rates applied to customer classes in Appendix B of the Efficiency One 2020-2022 DSM Plan Application. E1 responds by identifying the tabs in the RBIA model where decay rate calculations can be found and notes that the calculations are performed directly in the model.
E1 Responses to Small Business Advocate (SBA) 1 Request IR-16: 2 3 Regarding the Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA) for Preferred Plan included in 4 Appendix B of EfficiencyOne 2020-2022 DSM Plan Filing: 5 6 a. What is the present value...
AI summary The document outlines responses to the Small Business Advocate (SBA) regarding the Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA) for the 2020-2022 DSM Plan. It includes the present value of bill savings for participants, the impact of avoided costs and lost revenues, and references to assumptions used in the analysis.
2 \ \ Rate and Bill Impacts Analysis (RBIA) E1 Responses to Small Business Advocate (SBA)
AI summary This section outlines the Rate and Bill Impacts Analysis (RBIA) and includes E1's responses to the Small Business Advocate (SBA). It is part of a regulatory proceeding and involves discussions on rate impacts and stakeholder engagement.
Table 1: First Year Impacts First Year Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) 2020 2021 2022 2020 2021 2022 NS Power Model Output $27M Max demand: 102.0 101.7 101.8 36.5 36.4 36.5 $34M Max demand: 128.6 127.7 128.5 42.0 41.9 41.9 $2...
AI summary The document presents energy and peak demand savings projections from different scenarios in Nova Scotia's DSM Plan. It highlights differences between NS Power's model outputs and EfficiencyOne's vetted Preferred and Alternate Scenarios, noting potential issues with deliverability of some model results.
First Nations Home Energy Efficiency The costs for refrigerator, freezer, and dehumidifiers used a slightly different cost estimate than Appliance Retirement and did not escalate over time. Since refrigerator, freezer, and dehumidifier rep...
AI summary The document discusses the cost estimates for refrigerator, freezer, and dehumidifier replacement measures in the First Nations pilot program, noting that they are similar to those in the Appliance Retirement program. EfficiencyOne has included these measures in its assessment for the Integrated Resource (IR) response.
E-18E1 (Synapse) RIR-1 to RIR-47
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1 Request IR-06: 2 - 3 Please refer to EfficiencyOne's evidence, page 44. For the purposes of the rate and bill impact - 4 analysis, does EfficiencyOne assume that the HST savings are used to reduce collections from - 5 ratepayers? If HST...
AI summary The response to Request IR-06 clarifies that EfficiencyOne's Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA) does not assume HST savings are used to reduce collections from ratepayers. It outlines how rate impacts would change if HST refunds were applied to reduce collections, providing a scenario analysis for the 2020-2022 DSM Plan.
1 1 Request IR-27: 2 3 Refer to Page 1 of 37 of Appendix B, which states: "The analysis examines DSM effects in 4 isolation of utility effects such as the specific timing of infrastructure upgrades or general 5 rate applications, or the cr...
AI summary The text discusses a request (IR-27) asking how utility effects might impact rate and bill estimates in the context of the RBIA. EfficiencyOne responds that it has not analyzed non-DSM factors and believes NS Power should handle such analyses, as including utility effects could misattribute impacts to DSM activities.
d) In its 2017 RBIA Report, EfficiencyOne included a sensitivity analysis of avoided energy costs in Appendix D[1](#page-62-0) 2 , which examined scenarios where the avoided costs rates were altered by +/- 25%. The model has evolved since...
AI summary EfficiencyOne's 2017 RBIA Report included a sensitivity analysis of avoided energy costs, but the model has since evolved with changes described in the 2020-2022 DSM Resource Plan Application, potentially affecting the relevance of the original analysis.
E1 Responses to Synapse 1 Request IR-30: 2 3 Refer to Page 6 of 37 of Appendix B, which states: "EfficiencyOne adopted a 4 recommendation to levelize the annual avoided capacity costs from the 2014 IRP over the 5 RBIA study period." 6 7 a....
AI summary The document contains a request (IR-30) and response related to EfficiencyOne's expectations about current avoided capacity costs compared to those in the 2014 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and their impact on the Rate Base Impact Analysis (RBIA). The response refers to a prior response (IR-02) for detailed information.
d) In its 2017 RBIA Report, EfficiencyOne included a sensitivity analysis of avoided capacity costs in Appendix D[1](#page-64-0) 2 , which examined scenarios where the avoided costs rates were altered by +/- 25%. The model has evolved sinc...
AI summary EfficiencyOne's 2017 RBIA Report included a sensitivity analysis of avoided capacity costs, but the model has since evolved with changes detailed in the 2020-2022 Plan Application, potentially altering how it responds to similar adjustments.
NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-32: Refer to Page 10 of 37 of Appendix B, Table 1. Are the values in dollars per MW per year for the following avoided costs: (a) capacity, (b) transmission, and (c) distribution? If not, please identify the uni...
AI summary The response to Request IR-32 confirms that the values in dollars per MW per year are applied annually to DSM savings, using the weighted-average measure life of the program. For a 14-year program, these values are applied to the peak demand reduction in each of those years.
Date Filed: May 13, 2019 E1 (Synapse) IR-32 Page 1 of 1 1 Request IR-33: 2 3 Refer to Page 10 of 37 of Appendix B, which states: "There remains considerable 4 uncertainty regarding the avoided T&D cost estimates; it has been suggested that...
AI summary The document discusses uncertainty regarding avoided transmission and distribution (T&D) cost estimates, with NS Power suggesting actual values may be 30 to 100 times higher than those provided. EfficiencyOne has shared data sources and documentation, including a presentation from NS Power and a memo from EfficiencyOne, along with a response from the Consumer Advocate.
1 page 3 of 4, in the "New Issue 2" section, Mr. Chernick discusses potential issues with 2 NS Power's derivation of its avoided T&D cost estimates. Date Filed: May 13, 2019 E1 (Synapse) IR-33 Page 2 of 2 PO Box 910 ● Halifax, Nova Scotia...
AI summary This letter from Jennifer Parker of NS Power provides initial estimates for transmission and distribution avoided costs ($8,365.06/MW and $3,524.35/MW, respectively) for use in EfficiencyOne's historic Rate and Bill Impact Analysis model for M07543 – 2016-2018 DSM Deferred Matters. The methodology is detailed in Appendix A.
Summary of proposed actions # Item Proposed Action 2017_ENS_5 Consolidate model inputs which are common to all classes on a separate Excel tab Most common inputs are entered on the 'R-Inputs' tab; Inputs tabs for other classes link back to...
AI summary The document outlines proposed actions related to model input consolidation, error investigation, and discussions on the treatment of Municipal Electric Utilities and rate impact models. It also addresses the use of avoided costs when estimates change.
E-24NSPI (NSUARB) RIR-1 to RIR-24 - Redacted
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Regulated Statements of Income Operating revenues $ 1,439 millions of Canadian dollars December 31 2018 For the Twelve months ended Operating expenses Management Control Notes Fuel for generation and purchased power and FAM Expense 588 Min...
AI summary The document outlines the regulated statements of income for Nova Scotia Power, detailing operating revenues and expenses, including fuel costs, depreciation, and demand side management expenses. It also references the 2020-2022 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan and NSPI's responses to NSUARB information requests.
Please refer to 2018 RBIA Report, page 4, lines 1 to 13 and NS Power's recommendations on page 4 of its comments regarding the 2017 RBIA Report (M08372) filed on December 4, 2017.
AI summary The text refers to the 2018 RBIA Report and NS Power's comments on the 2017 RBIA Report, citing specific pages and a matter number related to the regulatory process.
2020-2022 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan (NSUARB M09096) NSPI Responses to NSUARB Information Requests 1 Request IR-18: 2 3 NS Power references the Board's letter of March 6, 2017 which stated that the DSMAG 4 should review sev...
AI summary NSPI responded to NSUARB's information request regarding the timing and acceptance of NS Power's alternate method for accounting in the 2017 RBIA. NS Power did not provide the method before the October 2017 filing, but communicated ongoing efforts to align methodologies with E1 and the DSMAG. The DSMAG has not endorsed or rejected the alternate method.
NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-19: 2 3 NS Power stated that it tested its proposed RBIA modifications on the 2016 RBIA and 4 presented that to the DSMAG on October 24, 2018. It is notable that E1's filing deadline 5 for the 2018 RBIA report...
AI summary NS Power tested proposed RBIA modifications on the 2016 RBIA and presented them to the DSMAG in October 2018. E1 had a short deadline to file its 2018 RBIA report. NS Power did not expect changes to be incorporated into the 2018 report and the DSMAG has neither endorsed nor rejected the modifications.
CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 Request IR-23: 2 3 E1's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 (M09163) include a 4 note stating that it has an agreement with NS Power to extend financing to certain BNI 5 custom...
AI summary The document details E1's financing arrangement with NS Power for BNI customers in energy programs, including loan terms, rate base treatment, defaults, and credit processes. The response references confidential attachments and states principal amounts are included in rate base. Matter numbers M09163 and M09096 are cited.
78612Compliance Filing
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Performance Targets and Thresholds i. Performance Targets apply to the period of the NSUARB-approved Supply Agreement with NS Power, rather than annually; ii. EfficiencyOne is deemed to be in substantial compliance with the NSUARB- approve...
AI summary Performance Targets apply to the NSUARB-approved Supply Agreement with NS Power. EfficiencyOne is considered in substantial compliance if it achieves 90% or more of the cumulative annual energy and system-peak demand savings targets. Otherwise, the NSUARB may take discretionary action.
1 Performance Targets consist of: 2 3 i. Cumulative annual energy savings; 4 ii. Cumulative annual system-peak demand savings; and 5 6 Performance Indicators consist of: 7 8 i. Annual incremental energy savings (reported by program and rat...
AI summary The document outlines performance targets and indicators for energy efficiency programs, including cumulative and annual energy and demand savings, ratepayer benefits, customer satisfaction, and reporting requirements. It also mentions the submission of a rate and bill impact analysis by EfficiencyOne.
EfficiencyOne developed the 2020-2022 Preferred Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan (Preferred PlanDSM Resource Plan) to acquire cost-effective energy efficiency and system coincidence peak demand reduction resources that provide ma...
AI summary EfficiencyOne developed the 2020-2022 Preferred Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan to achieve energy savings and reduce system-peak demand. The plan builds on the success of Efficiency Nova Scotia's programs since 2010, which have saved residents and businesses over $188 million annually in electricity costs and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by over 800,000 tonnes.
Annual avoided costs of energy and capacity were provided by NS Power, from the 2014 IRP using the Base level of DSM. Avoided costs of transmission and distribution were provided by NS Power in 2018. DATE FILED: February 28, 2019 August 27...
AI summary Annual avoided costs of energy and capacity were provided by NS Power using the 2014 IRP and Base level of DSM. Avoided costs of transmission and distribution were provided in 2018. The text also explains metrics like TRC and PAC, which compare lifetime benefits to program costs.
Table 3: 2020 Preferred DSM Resource Plan Investment and Savings 2020 Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) a First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Total Resource Cost Test (T...
AI summary Table 3 outlines the 2020 investment and savings from the Preferred DSM Resource Plan, detailing program-specific investments, energy savings, and cost tests. It provides data on residential and non-residential programs, including efficient product rebates, direct installation, and enabling strategies.
Annual avoided costs of energy and capacity were provided by NS Power, from the 2014 IRP using the Base level of DSM. Avoided costs of transmission and distribution were provided by NS Power in 2018. \ Lifetime benefits are expressed as th...
AI summary The text discusses annual avoided costs of energy and capacity from NS Power's 2014 IRP, including transmission and distribution costs from 2018. It also introduces metrics like b-TRC and PAC, which compare lifetime benefits to costs, and highlights EfficiencyOne's planned participation by low-income customers in various programs.
Annual avoided costs of energy and capacity were provided by NS Power, from the 2014 IRP using the Base level of DSM. Avoided costs of transmission and distribution were provided by NS Power in 2018. & lt;sup>a Lifetime benefits are expres...
AI summary The document provides annual avoided costs of energy and capacity from NS Power's 2014 IRP using the Base level of DSM, as well as avoided costs of transmission and distribution from 2018. It also explains metrics such as TRC, PAC, and how lifetime benefits are calculated using utility WACC.
Table 5: 2022 Preferred DSM Resource Plan Investment and Savings 2022 Investment ($ million) Lifetime Benefits ($ million) a First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Total Resource Cost Test (T...
AI summary Table 5 outlines the 2022 Preferred DSM Resource Plan Investment and Savings, detailing investments, benefits, and savings across residential, business, and enabling strategies programs. The table highlights energy savings, peak demand reductions, and cost tests such as TRC and PAC.
6 Table 8: 2020-2022 Residential Efficient Product Rebates Low Income 7 Performance Indicators Year First-Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak Demand Savings (MW) Participation (units)a 2020 0.4 2.3 0.03 1,700 2021...
AI summary Table 8 presents performance indicators for the Residential Efficient Product Rebates Low Income program from 2020 to 2022, showing energy savings, peak demand savings, and participation numbers over the years.
Annual avoided costs of energy and capacity were provided by NS Power, from the 2014 IRP using the Base level of DSM. Avoided costs of transmission and distribution were provided by NS Power in 2018. Total cost-effectiveness tests are calc...
AI summary The document discusses annual avoided costs of energy and capacity from the 2014 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and the avoided costs of transmission and distribution from 2018. It also explains how total cost-effectiveness tests are calculated using present value of benefits and costs, along with definitions of TRC, PAC, and WACC.