Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12186

6 Numbers may not sum due to rounding. 2 7 8 Another factor, unknown at the time of development of the 2025 forecast, which could impact 9 program delivery and results in 2025, is the current economic and geopolitical uncertainty 10 associ...

AI summary Uncertainty from US tariffs may impact the delivery and results of the 2025 DSM Plan by affecting business participation and job security in Nova Scotia. E1 will report on the implementation progress in quarterly reports to the new Energy Board, with the first report due in May 2025.

onducting a billing analysis when a large enough participant sample becomes available. 2018 HEA - R1 Complete E1 agrees with this recommendation. The Evaluator and E1 explored the factors potentially responsible for the inconclusive result...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) agrees with the 2018 HEA - R1 recommendation to conduct a billing analysis with a large enough participant sample. E1 and the Evaluator developed an evaluation approach completed in 2024, with results to be presented in the Existing Residential Evaluation Report filed with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board on March 31, 2025.

The gross energy and peak demand savings resulting from the retirement of appliances through ARet are listed in [Table](#page-95-0) 9 below. Line loss factors correspond to the values submitted to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (...

AI summary The document discusses energy and peak demand savings from appliance retirements through ARet, using line loss factors submitted to the NSUARB in the 2014 Cost of Service Study Progress Update. It also references technical reference manuals from various U.S. states and mentions the application of interactive effect factors for freezers and refrigerators in some regions.

Annual gross savings are based on the evaluated unitary savings values established for each product sold in 2024. The results are presented in [Table](#page-115-0) 23 below. The gross savings at the generator were estimated by using a line...

AI summary The document discusses the calculation of annual gross savings using unitary savings values from 2024 and the use of line loss factors for estimating savings at the generator. Line loss factors were updated in 2019 and submitted to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board as part of a 2014 study.

E1 Approval Process Once a proposal is submitted, E1 reviews and approves the proposed upgrades. The review process is considered too long by DAs, often taking months and upward of six months in some instances. DAs say they are not informe...

AI summary E1's approval process for upgrades faces criticism from DAs due to excessive delays (up to six months) and lack of transparency about timelines. DAs struggle to provide participant updates without clear information, while E1 acknowledges delays but notes improvements are underway.

E1 Approval Process The review process is considered too long by heat pump contractors (as with DAs). Heat pump contractors mention that, since they are not notified by email of E1's decisions on applications or questions, they must consta...

AI summary Heat pump contractors criticize E1's approval process for being too slow and lacking email notifications, forcing them to monitor SharePoint for updates. E1 staff acknowledge delays but claim improvements are underway.

The gross savings at the generator were estimated by using a line loss factor of 1.0947 for energy savings and 1.1466 for peak demand savings between the meter and the generator. These line loss factors were provided by NS Power and corres...

AI summary The document discusses the estimation of energy savings at the generator using line loss factors provided by NS Power, referencing a 2014 study submitted to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. It also mentions the average Effective Useful Life (EUL) of the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project (MHEEP) as 20.3 years in 2024.

Allow for Exceptions There should be provisions for exceptional circumstances where the standard cap may not be appropriate, with clear guidelines on how these exceptions are handled.

AI summary The text advocates for provisions allowing exceptions to the standard cap in regulatory mechanisms, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines to handle exceptional circumstances appropriately.

8 Analysis of E1's NTGR Approach This section provides an overview of E1's current NTGR approach particularly as it relates to measures included in the NTGR calculation and spillover. An overview is presented on how the NTGR approach shoul...

AI summary This section reviews E1's current NTGR approach, focusing on measures included in the calculation and spillover effects. It evaluates whether the approach should be updated based on best practices, emphasizing the need for alignment with regulatory standards and program effectiveness.

Table 369: Summary of E1's Current NTGR Approach Program Component Measures for Which FR Is Established Year of Last FR Update Current Spillover Methodology Year of Last Spillover Update Proposed Changes ARet FR determined for all measures...

AI summary This table outlines EfficiencyOne's (E1) current approach to Net-to-Gross Ratio (NTGR) for various program components, including the establishment of Free-Rider (FR) rates, spillover methodologies, and proposed changes. The table includes details for ARet, IS, and HEA, with specific FR rates, spillover methodologies, and planned updates for 2025.