Topic:"Rate Smoothing Adjustment" in M11307

- Spur electrification with ratepayer benefits: Rebates can help customers overcome electrification first-costs. While the government should support adoption aimed at achieving the societal goals and benefits of electrification, the utilit...

AI summary The text discusses the need for rebates to support electrification, emphasizing the role of utilities in encouraging technologies with better RIM results. It highlights that while EVs and oil-to-heat pump conversions can yield net revenues, some customers may require non-ratepayer funding to achieve full electrification. Transportation and space heating rebates are proposed to reduce upfront costs and encourage adoption.

4.2.1 Cost and Benefit Categories in Transportation BCA The model considers significant and measurable categories of benefits and costs. A brief description of each estimated cost/benefit component included in the transportation BCA is pro...

AI summary The text outlines the cost and benefit categories considered in a transportation benefit-cost analysis (BCA), including incremental EV costs, incentives, O&M savings, fuel savings, electricity supply and infrastructure costs, electricity bills, and avoided emissions. It references the California Public Utility Commission's standard practice manuals for cost-effectiveness analysis.

Key Findings Utility actions through time of use rates and programsto avoid "rebound peaks" at the beginning of off-peak hours to manage transportation loads will be crucial to minimizing costs and achieving ratepayerbenefits Encouraging a...

AI summary Key strategies include using time-of-use rates and programs to manage transportation load peaks, promoting advanced building technologies to reduce peak loads, and NS Power's electrification efforts via the E3 report and DSM initiatives. Collaboration with E1 and DSMAG on rebates and pilots is emphasized for cost-effective electrification.