Topic:"Renewable Energy" in M12249

1 Table 1: 2023-2026 DSM Extension Insights Insights 2023-2025 Plan as Approved 2026 DSM Extension 2023-2026 Carbon Emissions Avoided First-Year CO₂e Savings (kt) 326 26 352 Lifetime CO 2 e Savings (kt) 1,742 134 1,877 Portfolio Summary) F...

AI summary The table presents insights on the 2023-2026 DSM Extension, including carbon emissions avoided, energy and demand savings, investment breakdowns, and cost metrics. The extension aligns with objectives of maintaining 15% to 20% investment in low-income and equity programs.

2.1 DEVELOPMENTS IN LAW AND POLICY - Nova Scotia's electricity sector is in an era of significant change. Driven by ambitious federal and provincial - environmental goals, NS Power is phasing out its coal fleet by 2030, with a target to ac...

AI summary Nova Scotia's electricity sector is undergoing significant changes, driven by environmental goals. The province created the Clean Electricity Solutions Task Force, which recommended the creation of an independent energy system operator and a standalone energy regulator. These recommendations were implemented through the Energy Reform (2024) Act, which amended several existing statutes, including the Public Utilities Act.

- following factors in relation to regulatory decision-making function: 1 2 3 4 5 6 (2) In approving or fixing rates, tolls, charges, tariffs, capital applications and all other matters over which the Energy Board has authority, the Board...

AI summary The document outlines factors the Energy Board must consider when approving rates and other matters, including competitive procurement practices, support for energy efficiency and climate goals, and transitioning to an independent system operator. Definitions of sustainable development and prosperity are aligned with provincial legislation.

Table 4: 2026 DSM Extension Portfolio Savings & Investment Year Investment a ($ million) Lifetime Benefits b ($ million) First- Year Energy Savings (GWh) Lifetime Energy Savings (GWh) Peak EE Demand Savings (MW) Available Capacity (MW) Low...

AI summary Table 4 outlines the 2026 DSM Extension Portfolio Savings & Investment, showing investment amounts, energy savings, and other metrics for various years, including 2023-2025 and 2026. It includes metrics such as lifetime benefits, energy savings, and the Total Resource Cost Test (TRC).

Table 2: 2026 DSM Extension and Resources Included in the RBIA Model Resource 2026 DSM Extension RBIA Energy Efficiency Included Demand Response Included Solar-PV Not modelled Batteries Not modelled Electrification Not modelled - As shown...

AI summary Table 2 outlines the 2026 DSM Extension and Resources Included in the RBIA Model. Energy Efficiency and Demand Response are included, while Solar-PV, Batteries, and Electrification are not modelled as part of the 2026 DSM Extension.

d through 2024. The Evaluator found that the increase in participation and sustained average gross savings per home observed since the introduction of the Canada Greener Homes Grant continued in 2024. Solar Photovoltaic Systems. However, t...

AI summary The Evaluator notes increased participation and savings under the Canada Greener Homes Grant, driven by solar PV systems contributing 74% of 2024 savings. However, closing PV applications to new applicants may reduce future participation and savings.

D. Green Heat Green Heat is a component of Efficiency Nova Scotia's Existing Residential program, providing financial incentives for the installation of efficient heating systems that use fuel from renewable resources. The new equipment ca...

AI summary Green Heat, part of Efficiency Nova Scotia's program, offers incentives for renewable heating systems. Installations dropped 21% in 2024 due to participants shifting to the Home Energy Assessment (HEA) and Canada Greener Homes Grant (CGH) programs for higher federal incentives. The program includes heat pumps, biomass, solar, and demand reduction measures, with on-bill financing by Nova Scotia Power.

ding Energy Information Systems and Performance Monitoring Tools, 2014-2016 Assessment of Automated M&V Methods, Summary of Work [(http://eis.lbl.gov/auto-mv.html)](http://eis.lbl.gov/auto-mv.html). Morse, William L. & H. Gil Peach, "Contr...

AI summary The document lists references to energy efficiency programs, evaluation protocols, and methodologies, including works by authors like Morse, Popper, and Rogers, and reports from NREL and the Uniform Methods Project. It highlights research on demand response, smart thermostats, and behavior-based energy programs.

Date Filed: June 25, 2025 E1 (IG) IR-23 Page 3 of 3 1 Request IR-24: 2026 $83 2027 $85 2028 $76 2029 $76 2030 $89 2031 $85 2032 $85 2033 $85 2034 $84 2035 $85 2036 $91 2037 $94 2038 $91 2039 $88 2040 $87 2041 $96 2042 $98 2043 $101 2044 $1...

AI summary The document outlines the avoided costs associated with the No DSM, No Energy Efficiency scenario, highlighting factors such as increased thermal generation, the economic addition of the Reliability Intertie, and the need for more wind and solar generation to meet renewable energy standards prior to 2030.

M12249 – EfficiencyOne (E1) Application for Approval of the 2026 DSM Extension 1 includes the avoided cost of carbon applied in the 2023-2025 Plan. Please show the 2 breakout of the avoided cost of carbon and the other avoided energy and c...

AI summary The document discusses the 2026 DSM Extension application by EfficiencyOne (E1), including questions about avoided costs of carbon and energy, and the source of these costs. E1 responds that NS Power provided avoided costs from the 2022 Evergreen IRP, but did not break down the carbon component separately.

E1 Responses to Synapse Energy Economics (Synapse) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-32: Does the 2026 Plan Extension lay the groundwork for E1's 2027-2031 Plan, particularly regarding potential new offerings such as solar a...

AI summary E1 clarifies that the 2026 DSM Extension does not include new offerings like solar or strategic electrification, as these will be addressed in the 2027-2031 DSM Plan. The 2022 amendment to the Public Utilities Act expanded DSM to include strategic electrification, but the existing TRC test cannot evaluate it due to non-utility impact exclusions.

PUBLICATIONS Synapse Energy Economics, Climable, Brown University Climate and Development Lab. 2023. Power Play: Actions for New England's Equitable Energy Transition. Full report. Climable.org. Rickerson, W., E. Brousseau, A. Douglas, J....

AI summary The document lists publications by Synapse Energy Economics and affiliated organizations, focusing on energy transition, grid resilience, and regulatory frameworks. Reports address topics like distributed energy resources, energy equity, and resilience investments, commissioned by entities such as Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Union of Concerned Scientists, and Sandia National Laboratories.

Economic and Policy Analysis Small Business Utility Advocate - California (June 2020 – Present) - Provided testimony and analysis on cost recovery for wildfire management and grid hardening efforts for Southern California Edison (Docket No...

AI summary The individual served as the Small Business Utility Advocate in California, providing testimony and analysis on various energy-related topics including cost recovery for wildfire management, grid hardening, program budgets, non-energy benefits, phase-out of gas incentives, cost-effectiveness tests, and clean energy financing. They also worked on program design, underserved customer definitions, and participation rates in energy efficiency programs.

Nevada Power's Energy Efficiency Potential Sierra Club, Nevada (November 2011 – June 2012) - Research on Nevada Power's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and development of alternative energy efficiency potential projections.

AI summary Sierra Club conducted research on Nevada Power's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and developed alternative energy efficiency potential projections from November 2011 to June 2012.

Energy Efficiency Potential in Arkansas Sierra Club/Audubon Society, Arkansas (September 2009 – March 2010) - Research and drafting assistance for expert testimony on energy efficiency' as an alternative to the White Bluff Steam Electric S...

AI summary The Sierra Club and Audubon Society conducted research and prepared expert testimony promoting energy efficiency as an alternative to the White Bluff Steam Electric Station. This was part of a proceeding before the Public Service Commission of Arkansas (Docket No. 09-024-U) from 2009-2010.

Green Energy Green Energy states: Appendix A, Attachment 2 of EfficiencyOne's 2026 Extension Application shows the allocation methods. The 2026 incidental low-income savings assumptions are based on the reported impacts from 2023 and 2024....

AI summary EfficiencyOne's 2026 application uses a new methodology for low-income savings, leading to lower projections compared to 2023-2024. The proceeding recommends revising projections to align with the updated method.

May 22, 2025 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD C/O CRYSTAL HENWOOD ([email protected]) Dear Ms. Henwood, RE: SOLAR NOVA SCOTIA (SNS) - NOTICE OF INTERVENTION - M12249 SNS is a not-for-profit society whose mission is to promote and facil...

AI summary Solar Nova Scotia (SNS), a not-for-profit promoting solar energy, intervenes in M12249 to advocate for solar and storage as cost-effective demand-side measures, supporting Nova Scotia's renewable energy targets. SNS emphasizes the role of solar in meeting provincial climate goals and advancing energy transition.