Topic:"Rate Base" in M12186

2. HISTORICAL RATE CLASS SPENDING - [Table 1 p](#page-53-0)rovides Plan as Approved, and Actual spending by rate class from 2016-2024. - Historically, actual spending has been closely aligned with the Plan as Approved. In recent years, - E...

AI summary Historical spending by rate class from 2016-2024 shows actual spending closely aligning with the Plan as Approved. E1 reports growth in BNI programs, particularly medium industrial participation in Demand Response. E1 commits to improving spending reporting and ensuring program equity and access for all Nova Scotians.

14.2.7 Evaluated Gross Savings [Table](#page-93-0) 31 an[d Table](#page-101-0) 32 below present the annual gross savings results per product category and dwelling for the main EPI offering, including the smart thermostat for electric baseb...

AI summary The document presents annual gross savings results for the main EPI offering, including the smart thermostat for electric baseboard pilot measure. Total gross energy and peak demand savings are reported, along with the weighted average EUL value for gross electrical energy savings. Line loss factors used in the estimation are referenced from a 2014 study submitted to the NSUARB.

19.2.6 Evaluated Gross Savings The annual gross savings for each category of measure installed through Green Heat in 2024 are listed in [Table](#page-138-0) 46 below. The gross savings at the generator were estimated by using a line loss f...

AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of annual gross savings for measures installed through Green Heat in 2024. Line loss factors associated with each participant's rate code were used to estimate gross savings at the generator, referencing a 2014 Cost of Service Study Progress Update submitted to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

5.2.6 Evaluated Gross Savings The energy and peak demand savings associated with Instant Rebates were calculated using the unitary savings values (including baseline wattages, the actual wattages of efficient measures, ballast factors wher...

AI summary The document discusses the calculation of energy and peak demand savings from Instant Rebates using data from the 2024-2025 DSM Measure Assessment. Savings at the generator were calculated using weighted average line loss factors based on the distribution of rate code spending for other BNI programs in 2024, with references to the 2014 Cost of Service Study Progress Update submitted to the NSUARB.

6.2.4 Evaluated Gross Savings [Table](#page-18-0) 24 below presents the overall evaluated gross savings for Building Optimization, which were obtained by applying project-specific adjustments to energy and peak demand savings as a result o...

AI summary The section discusses the evaluation of gross savings for Building Optimization projects, including adjustments for energy and peak demand savings based on project reviews. Line loss factors from the 2014 Cost of Service Study Progress Update were used to calculate savings at the generator level for each project.