5. CONCLUSION
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5. CONCLUSION - Highlights from the 2022 RBIA analysis include: - Over the 29 years of the study period, participants in DSM programs see average annual bill reductions ranging from a low of 1.9 percent (typical Municipal participant) to a...
AI summary The 2022 RBIA analysis highlights significant electricity bill savings for Nova Scotian ratepayers due to DSM programs, with non-participants experiencing mixed rate impacts. Collaboration with DSMAG and NS Power enhanced RBIA models, incorporating demand response and carbon avoidance. Over 29 years, DSM programs reduced bills by 1.9–10.2% for participants, while rate pressures ranged from 0.2–3.1%.