Topic:"Standardized Filing" in M09096

s they are in the nature of Excel Models: - Appendix A, Technical Tables; - Appendix B, rate impact models for both Preferred Plan and Alternate Scenario - Appendix F, HST refund by rate class values EfficiencyOne's Annual Progress Report...

AI summary The document outlines EfficiencyOne's Annual Progress Report and Evaluation Reports, to be filed by March 31, 2019. It also discusses the DSM Supply Agreement between EfficiencyOne and NS Power, governed by the Public Utilities Act and the Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Restructuring (2014) Act, with updated terms for the 2020-2022 term.

1 5. BALANCED PLAN APPROACH 2 3 After determining that 141 GWh/year for 2020 to 2022 provided the best value to Nova 4 Scotians, EfficiencyOne considered how to deliver this level of energy savings in a 5 manner that would best meet the ne...

AI summary EfficiencyOne developed a Preferred Plan with a balanced portfolio design to deliver 141 GWh/year of energy savings from 2020 to 2022, aligning with the 'Balanced Plan Approach' in the Standardized Filing Framework. This approach ensures responsiveness to customer needs, regulatory requirements, and equitable delivery of energy and demand savings.

nergy and capacity 49 M06733, para. 143 50 M06733, Decision at para. 82. 51 M05522, NS Power 2014 IRP Update savings that result in the lowest revenue requirement for customers.[52](#page-52-1) 1 The 2020– 2022 2 Preferred DSM Plan seeks t...

AI summary The Preferred DSM Plan for 2020–2022 aligns with the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) by maximizing IRP benefits and ensuring cost-effectiveness. It is more affordable than the 2014 mid-DSM scenario and balances short-term and long-term affordability for ratepayers. The proposed plan increases DSM investment by approximately $3 million annually compared to the last nine years of approved levels.

17 Value - 18 Consistent with the Standardized Filing Framework, the Preferred Plan adopts a 19 Balanced Plan Approach which incorporates multiple factors of DSM for the benefit of 20 customers. The application of these principles has resu...

AI summary The Preferred Plan adopts a Balanced Plan Approach incorporating multiple factors of Demand Side Management (DSM) to benefit customers. It includes initiatives such as diversifying beyond lighting savings, improving accessibility, avoiding capacity investments, and managing rate and bill impacts.

Rate and Bill Impact Analyses EfficiencyOne will file its historical Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA) by October 31st of each year. The historical RBIA estimates the high-level, long-term impact to rates and bills of all DSM activities...

AI summary EfficiencyOne is required to file historical and forward-looking Rate and Bill Impact Analyses (RBIA) annually and as part of each DSM Resource Plan. The DSM Advisory Group provides strategic input on DSM issues, and a Standardized Filing Framework for DSM Supply Agreements was approved by the NSUARB in 2016.

udes a section “Program Alternative” for each program 26 outlining the details of the Alternate Scenario. EfficiencyOne now refers to the Alternate 27 as a scenario not a plan. 28 Date Filed: March 29, 2019 E1 (NS Power) IR-08 Page 1 of 2...

AI summary EfficiencyOne submitted an application for approval of a supply agreement for electricity efficiency and conservation activities between E1 and Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the DSM 2020-2022 period. The application includes an 'Alternate Scenario' as required by the NSUARB's 2015 Order, with details provided in appendices.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Regulatory Affairs 2 Regulatory Affairs activities enable EfficiencyOne to meet its regulatory requirements and 3 provide a fair and transparent process for stakeholders and Nova Scotians to offer input 4 into DSM Resour...

AI summary EfficiencyOne's Regulatory Affairs activities during 2016-2018 included stakeholder engagement, NSUARB approvals, development of standardized filings, and participation in regulatory processes. Activities also involved incentive methodology studies, locational DSM reports, and the filing of evaluation and financial reports.

Table 1 Update on Implementation of 2013-2016 Evaluation Recommendations Year Evaluation/ Verification Recommendation Text Source Status Comments Expected Period of Completion 2013 Evaluation Continue to work on including as much informati...

AI summary In 2013, a recommendation was made to improve the inclusion of information in the DSMDS using a standardized database format. E1 has been working on implementing this recommendation, including addressing vendor delays and improving tracking and reporting processes. The expected completion period was 2020.

5 Investment Level and Energy Savings - 6 The proposed investment for the three year period of the DSM Resource Plan is $110 million (M). - While less than the Preferred Plan proposed by EfficiencyOne in its Application[1](#page-4-2) 7 , a...

AI summary The proposed investment for the DSM Resource Plan over three years is $110 million, balancing elements from EfficiencyOne's Preferred Plan and the Alternate Scenario. Key initiatives include maintaining support for underserved markets and removing participation barriers. The investment level is based on current funding and accumulated underspend from previous years.

Annual Progress Reports - In the first quarter of each calendar year, EfficiencyOne will file an APR with the NSUARB, which will include the following information: - a summary of the context, activities and milestones achieved in the prior...

AI summary EfficiencyOne is required to submit Annual Progress Reports to the NSUARB, detailing performance, discrepancies, and corrective actions if necessary. The report includes program expenditures and energy savings. A Standardized Filing Framework for DSM Supply Agreements was approved in 2016.

8.7.1 Definitions To provide clarity, the following definitions are used: Performance Metric: A quantifiable measure that is used to track and assess the status of a specific achievement. Performance Indicators: A set of particular perform...

AI summary Defines terms like Performance Metrics, Indicators, Targets, and Thresholds. Mentions the Consensus Agreement to the 2016-2018 DSM Resource Plan and the Standardized Filing Framework approved by NSUARB (M07543).

20 8.7.1 Definitions 21 22 To provide clarity, the following definitions are used: 23 - 24 Performanc~ Metric: A quantifiable measure that is used to track and assess the stah1s 25 of a specific achievement. - 17 In accordance with the Con...

AI summary The document provides definitions for performance metrics and references a standardized filing framework for DSM supply agreements, approved by the NSUARB in 2016. This framework was established in accordance with the Consensus Agreement to the 2016-2018 DSM Resource Plan.