Topic:"Rate Rider" in M12932

Definitions The hourly net system requirement (MW) less all wind generation (MW) Cohorts are numbered based on the Phase they enrolled in the TVP program. For example, Cohort 4 refers to participants recruited in Phase 4 (i.e. the fourth W...

AI summary The text defines key terms used in the proceeding, such as hourly net system requirement, customer rate classes, and income brackets. It also references the impact of the Commercial CPP Tariff.

Introduction Time-Varying Pricing (TVP) is a scalable customer-focused demand response (DR) program. In Nova Scotia, the TVP pilot has grown significantly since it began in November 2021. Since its inception, the TVP pilot has offered two...

AI summary Time-Varying Pricing (TVP) is a demand response program in Nova Scotia that offers customers rate choices to shift electricity usage from peak periods. The TVP pilot, launched in 2021, includes multiple tariffs and rate classes. Phase 4 introduced a new multi-unit residential building (MURB) TOU Pilot Tariff, which is being evaluated as part of the TVP Phase 4 EM&V report.

4 Residential CPP Tariff Impacts This section presents the analysis results for load and economic impacts of the Domestic CPP Tariff for all cohorts in Phase 4. The goal of the residential CPP pilot is to encourage customers to shift their...

AI summary This section analyzes the load and economic impacts of the Domestic CPP Tariff during Phase 4, which ran from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The goal is to encourage customers to shift electricity usage during CPP events to non-event periods, reducing system utilization and providing demand response capacity.

Riders Although riders can change throughout a pilot Phase, to control for economic impacts associated with tariff change, a consistent tariff is used for all economic analyses. Riders are applied to all volumetric energy charges on a per...

AI summary The document discusses the application of riders to volumetric energy charges on a per kilowatt-hour basis, ensuring consistency in economic analyses during pilot phases. It provides a summary of rider rates for different residential and commercial rate classes.

III.3.1 Residential TOU & CPP This section presents the methodology used to determine the load, usage, and economic impact of the residential TOU and CPP tariffs. The estimates for load and economic impacts are rounded and reported accordi...

AI summary This section outlines the methodology for determining the load, usage, and economic impact of residential Time-of-Use (TOU) and Critical Peak Pricing (CPP) tariffs. Estimates are rounded based on the margin of error at the 90% confidence level to avoid implying false precision.

Demand Response Overlap between NS Power and E1 In its Decision on E1's 2026 DSM Extension Application (M12249), the Board provided: The Board agrees that concerns about E1's demand response programs are better addressed in its consultatio...

AI summary The Board's decision on E1's 2026 DSM Extension Application highlights concerns about overlap between E1's demand response programs and NS Power's Critical Peak Pricing Program. The Board expects E1 to address these issues in its upcoming five-year DSM Plan application and encourages cooperation with NS Power.

Other Board Directives and Consensus Agreement Commitments Across the 2024 Consensus Agreement, Year Three Report (M11823), 2024/25 TVP Application (M11822), and other proceedings, other Board directives and commitments have been made. Thr...

AI summary The text discusses other Board directives and commitments made across various proceedings, including the 2024 Consensus Agreement, Year Three Report, and the 2024/25 TVP Application. Nova Scotia Power reviewed these items through its pricing innovation process and stakeholder consultative sessions, and submitted a request for temporary modification of the TVP Pilot.

Attachment VII: Board Directives and Consensus Agreement Commitments 2025/26 Season (M12499), NS Power provided an update on the status of these directives and commitments. In its letter on NS Power's December 2025 Year Four Report extensi...

AI summary The Board has approved an extension for the filing date of NS Power's TVP 2024/25 EM&V report and deferred certain directives and commitments to future sessions or the Year Four EM&V report. NS Power is required to report on the status of these directives and commitments in its Year Four EM&V report.

Most Helpful Communication Reminders, emails, and time of day charts are viewed as the most helpful communication received by pilot participants. Asked about the most helpful communication they have received as part of the pilot, participa...

AI summary Participants in the pilot program found reminders, emails, and time-of-day charts to be the most helpful communication. Reminders for peak hours, emails, and clear explanations of rates and times were particularly valued. These communications helped participants manage their energy use effectively.

Additional Comments on Billing Participants are attentive to their bills, noting higher-than-normal prices, requesting savings comparisons, more details, or more time to review the data. Fewer than one-half of participants have any comment...

AI summary Participants are paying close attention to their bills under the new rate plan, with many noting higher-than-normal prices and requesting more detailed information, comparisons, and clearer explanations. CPP participants are less likely to provide feedback compared to ToU participants. Some customers express confusion about their bills and the lack of clarity on savings and usage breakdowns.

Few participants provide additional commentary regarding their respective rate plans. Two-thirds of participants did not offer any additional feedback about the pricing plan. Those who gave comments primarily suggest better feedback and ex...

AI summary Most participants did not provide additional feedback on rate plans, while those who did expressed a need for clearer communication, better tracking of savings, and concerns about the frequency of critical peak pricing events. Some noted that energy usage decreased but bills remained unchanged.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SOON! Be sure to select your preferred rate pilot before December 21 rd 2004. Once applications for these rate pilots close, they will not be open again until next fall.

AI summary Applications for rate pilots must be submitted by December 21, 2004, as they will not be available again until next fall.

Website - Web Updates: - Individual Rate Pages Created - Content and Visuals Updates - Increase webpage referrals - Save Energy and Money - Rate Options - Home Page Banner November 28 December 15, 2024

AI summary The document discusses recent updates to the website, including the creation of individual rate pages and visual content updates. It also mentions efforts to increase webpage referrals through various sections such as 'Save Energy and Money' and 'Rate Options', with a banner displayed from November 28 to December 15, 2024.

MURB TOU Tariff Evaluation Metrics Approach - Evaluation, measurement and verification (EM&V) plans are roadmaps for maximizing the learnings from pilot or program deployments - o EM&V plans aim to clearly articulate the goals of the progr...

AI summary NS Power plans to file a single EM&V report by July 31, 2025, including the existing TVP Tariffs and the new MURB TOU Pilot Tariff. The report will use metrics from prior evaluations and include new metrics like revenue impact and demand charge impact to meet Board directives and Consensus Agreement commitments.

Technical Session 1 – to be scheduled (week of 24 February 2025) Summary of 2024/25 Areas of Focus & Board Directives Type Items to be Discussed/Reviewed 1.0 – Accessibility of TVP (1.1) Review of accessibility as applicable to • vulnerabl...

AI summary The document outlines the focus areas and directives for Technical Session 1, which will be scheduled for the week of 24 February 2025. Key topics include reviewing the accessibility of Time-Varying Pricing (TVP) for vulnerable customers, exploring mechanisms for TVP revenue stability, refining MURB TOU Pilot Tariff, and assessing metering and billing system capabilities.

Near Term Next Steps - Thu, 30 Jan 2025 NS Power distribution of revised 2024/25 Areas of Focus Work Plan and Responses to Comments (Attachment A) - (to be scheduled) week of 24 Feb 2025 Technical Session 1 - (to be scheduled) week of 10 M...

AI summary The document outlines near-term next steps in a regulatory proceeding, including the distribution of a revised work plan and scheduling of technical sessions. It also references an appendix from the TVP Year Four Report.

Other Board Directives for 2024/25 As part of the Board's Decision in M11822 (2024/25 TVP Application), NS Power will also: • Report on the Year Four findings and file the annual EM&V Report no later than 31 Jul 2025 As part of the Board's...

AI summary As part of the Board's decisions in M11822 and M11823, NS Power is required to report on the Year Four findings, analyze system margin forecasts and CPP events, review marketing and communication efforts, and assess the performance of General Service Class customers, potentially leading to tariff changes.

pilot programs, so components of the programs can change. The marketing timelines of both pilot programs differ, and both NS Power and E1's marketing teams are working collaboratively to grow cross-promotional efforts more holistically. •...

AI summary NS Power and E1 are collaborating on demand response (DR) initiatives, including the deployment of advanced building management systems. NS Power is evaluating Time-Varying Pricing (TVP) rate structures to manage peak loads, while E1 leads DR program efforts as the DSM Administrator in Nova Scotia.

Rate Information and Time Variable Pricing As noted, four in ten customers express being unsure what rate they are currently on, and overall, customers express a low level of familiarity with their current rate structure. Moreover, two in...

AI summary The document highlights customer confusion regarding current rate structures, with many customers unsure of their rate and some misidentifying their rate. Only a third of business customers are familiar with Time of Use Rate Plans, though nearly half show interest in Time Variable Pricing programs.

Interest in Learning More Customers who express being interested in learning more before choosing between the two plans would most commonly like to see a cost breakdown of each option and better understand how each could save them money. O...

AI summary Customers interested in learning more about pricing programs want cost breakdowns, information on peak times and rates, impact assessments, side-by-side comparisons, and visual aids to help them make informed decisions. Caution is noted regarding the interpretation of some demographic subgroups due to small sample sizes.

Preferred Rate Plan (Continued) Among those who prefer the Time of Use plan, the predominant reason is because it is easier to implement and better fits their schedule . Meanwhile, those who prefer the Critical Peak Pricing concept most co...

AI summary The document discusses customer preferences for rate plans, highlighting that Time of Use is favored for ease of implementation, while Critical Peak Pricing is preferred for potential savings. Many customers are not interested due to perceived minimal benefits, and most want cost breakdowns before making a decision. Customers also prefer email for updates, though mail is still used by some.

Preferred Means of Learning More When learning about rate program information and program updates, email is by far the most preferred method of communication. For both rate program information and program updates including prices and progr...

AI summary The majority of customers prefer receiving rate program information and updates via email, with mail and the Nova Scotia Power website being less preferred. E-billing customers favor email, while paper bill customers prefer mail. Communication preferences are consistent across demographics.

Moving forward - NS Power remains open to additional segmenting of income in future reports with these limitations in mind if there are additional questions it can answer that may help improve the effectiveness of the TVP program. - The na...

AI summary NS Power is open to further segmenting income data in future reports if it can help improve the TVP program, but believes the current methodology has adequately addressed the questions asked.

Model Commentary TOU volumetric rates effective November 1, 2024 Includes 2025 riders AMI data domain: January 1 – December 31, 2024 inclusive Structural bill change = -1.2 % note that technical sessions filed in 2024/2025 application repo...

AI summary The Model Commentary outlines the implementation of TOU volumetric rates starting November 1, 2024, including 2025 riders. The AMI data domain spans the entire year of 2024, and a structural bill change of -1.2% is noted, with a technical session from the 2024/2025 application reporting a 0% change.

Model Commentary CPP volumetric rates effective November 1, 2024 Includes 2025 riders AMI data domain: January 1 – December 31, 2024 inclusive Presented for reference, not comparable to modeling submitted with the 2024/25 Application as on...

AI summary The document presents CPP volumetric rates effective November 1, 2024, including 2025 riders, with AMI data covering the full year of 2024. It notes that only 15 events occurred in 2024, making the data non-comparable to the modeling submitted with the 2024/25 Application.

Model Commentary CPP volumetric rates effective November 1, 2024 Includes 2025 riders AMI data domain: January 1 – December 31, 2024 inclusive 3 additional events were added to the model to create a total of 18 events

AI summary The Model Commentary outlines the CPP volumetric rates effective November 1, 2024, including 2025 riders, with AMI data covering the full year of 2024. Three additional events were added to the model, bringing the total to 18 events.

Small General, TOU - TOU volumetric rates effective November 1, 2024 - Includes 2025 riders - AMI data domain: January 1 December 31, 2024 inclusive - Structural bill change = +2.4% note that technical sessions filed in 2024/2025 applicati...

AI summary The document outlines TOU volumetric rates effective November 1, 2024, including 2025 riders. It mentions an AMI data domain from January 1 to December 31, 2024, and notes a structural bill change of +2.4%, contrasting with a -2.6% change reported in technical sessions from the 2024/2025 application.

Small General, CPP (15 events) - CPP volumetric rates effective November 1, 2024 - Includes 2025 riders - AMI data domain: January 1 December 31, 2024 inclusive

AI summary The document outlines the CPP volumetric rates effective November 1, 2024, and mentions the inclusion of 2025 riders. It also specifies the AMI data domain as January 1 to December 31, 2024.

MURB TOU Pilot Tariff Updates - In the 2024/25 Areas of Focus Work Plan, NS Power included: "Any MURB rate adjustments or refinements will be proposed to the stakeholder's group once sufficient data is available and analysis has been compl...

AI summary NS Power plans to propose MURB rate adjustments once sufficient data is available, with mid-year results from the MURB TOU Pilot Tariff included in the Year Four Evaluation Report. Full results will be available in Year Five. Currently, 10 MURBs with 941 units are participating in the pilot.

HIGHLIGHTS: - Launched new rates branding - Optimized and enhanced website experience - Improved application process with Salesforce integrations - Advanced and targeted email strategy - Amplified customer reach & engagement with multi-cha...

AI summary The document highlights recent initiatives focused on enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency, including new rates branding, website optimization, improved application processes, targeted email strategies, multi-channel outreach, and the introduction of reporting and analytics tools for future planning.

New Rate Pages and Branding

AI summary The document discusses the introduction of new rate pages and branding, accompanied by visual elements such as figures and pictures. It appears to be related to the presentation and design of rate-related information for regulatory proceedings.

Internal Engagement - Focus to increase word of mouth from NS Power employees to empower their ability to educate and explain the TVP Tariff program - Power to Learn (Internal Webinar) October 3, 2025 - 220 Attendees - PowerGram (internal...

AI summary The document outlines internal engagement efforts by NS Power, including a webinar, newsletter feature, and referral program aimed at promoting the TVP Tariff program through employee outreach and education.

Technical Session 3 – anticipated week of 12 May (tbc) Summary of 2024/25 Areas of Focus & Board Directives Туре Items to be Discussed/Reviewed 5.0 – Potential Tariff Changes / Introductions • (5.1) identify potential tariff changes which...

AI summary The document outlines potential tariff changes and discussions for the 2024/25 period, including improving customer participation in the Time-Varying Pricing (TVP) program, examining new tariffs for behind-the-meter energy storage, and assessing alternative domestic tariffs with time-of-use structures. The Board has directed an analysis of system costs, seasonal adjustments, and the impact of weekend-inclusive TOU rates.

o a demand charge. The MURB rate does not impose restrictions on including some or all individual unit loads in the MURB owner's house meter at the discretion of the MURB operator. This is in line with current practices for other MURB buil...

AI summary The MURB rate does not restrict the inclusion of individual unit loads in the MURB owner's house meter, aligning with current practices for other MURB buildings. NS Power has demonstrated energy savings through modeling and load shifting investments. The MURB TOU Pilot Tariff aligns with a Consensus Agreement (M09777) and stakeholder discussions. Domestic rate class units have flexibility in selecting rates.

Riders Although riders can change throughout a pilot Phase, to control for economic impacts associated with tariff change, a consistent tariff is used for all economic analyses. Riders are applied to all volumetric energy charges on a per...

AI summary Riders are applied consistently across all volumetric energy charges on a per kilowatt-hour basis to control for economic impacts from tariff changes. Table 58 provides a summary of rider rates for different rate classes, including TVP, DSM, and SCR.

MURB TOU participants demonstrated an overall negative snapback effect (0.92 kW), indicating reduced electricity use during snapback periods. On average, participants reduced load by 1.2 kW during the morning snapback period and no statist...

AI summary MURB TOU participants showed a negative snapback effect of 0.92 kW, with reduced load during morning snapback periods but not during evening periods. The MURB TOU Tariff lacks a demand charge, and while there were short-term demand reductions, monthly demand remained statistically unchanged. Findings are inconclusive due to small sample size.

Riders Although riders can change throughout a pilot Phase, to control for economic impacts associated with tariff change, a consistent tariff is used for all economic analyses. Riders are applied to all volumetric energy charges on a per...

AI summary The document discusses the use of riders in tariff structures, emphasizing the application of consistent tariffs during pilot phases to manage economic impacts. It provides a summary of rider rates for different residential and commercial rate classes, including FAM, DSM, and SCR.

Riders Although riders can change throughout a pilot Phase, to control for economic impacts associated with tariff change, a consistent tariff is used for all economic analyses. At present, NS Power's riders are applied to on a volumetric...

AI summary The document discusses the use of consistent tariffs during pilot phases to control economic impacts, noting that NS Power currently applies riders on a volumetric basis per kilowatt-hour.

Time-of-Use & Critical Peak Pricing - Pilot rates are paused during system restoration - Customers remain enrolled in the TVP pilot program - Time-of-Use and Critical Peak rates are set at the standard offer rate for their rate class - Cus...

AI summary The Time-of-Use and Critical Peak Pricing pilot program has been paused during system restoration, but customers remain enrolled. Rates are set at the standard offer rate for their rate class, and customers have been notified of the changes.

Important Update on the Time-of-Use Rate Pilot As a current participant in the Time-of-Use Rate Pilot, you are receiving this letter, as we do not have an email on file or we were unable to successfully email you last week, to inform you t...

AI summary The Time-of-Use Rate Pilot has been temporarily paused, and participants will now be billed under the Standard Residential Service Rate until further notice, effective November 1.

What does this mean While you remain enrolled in the Critical Peak Pricing Rate Flot, your power rate will temporarily reflect the Standard Reclinical Sorvice Rate, which will be oppid as a single, flat energy rate, 247 – with no Critical...

AI summary Enrolled customers in the Critical Peak Pricing Rate Flot will temporarily see a flat energy rate (Standard Reclinical Sorvice Rate) without Critical Peak Events. This change is temporary and will revert once full functionality is restored, with advance notice provided to affected customers.

Request IR-10: Reference: M12932 N-1 TVP Evaluation Report, Appendix A, p. 148, quoting the Board's Decision in M12249: "… the Board notes that E1 should be fully prepared to address the questions raised in this proceeding about potential...

AI summary The Board has directed E1 to address potential overlap between its DSM Plan and NS Power's Critical Peak Pricing Program, and to explain how each program targets constrained areas of the grid. It also expects NS Power to cooperate with E1 in this exploration. The request asks for an analysis of equity and rate-impact consequences of funding demand response through DSM charges versus tariff design.

Request IR-18: Reference: M12932 N-1 TVP Evaluation Report, Appendix E, Attachment 4, p. 12 of 47. "This indicates that, at the anticipated levels of load shift for a TOU customer, the current rate structure and/or pricing signal ratios of...

AI summary The text discusses challenges with achieving load shifting above 6% under the current TOU rate structure, suggesting that revisions to the demand pricing structure may be necessary. It also raises questions about system capabilities, interim solutions, and NS Power's position on restructuring non-coincident demand charges.