Topic:"System Benefits Charge" in M10473

[Table](#page-44-0) 12 summarizes the gross energy and peak demand savings for each path and the SBES program component as a whole.

AI summary Table 12 provides an overview of gross energy and peak demand savings for each path and the SBES program component as a whole.

Residual Suggested ID # Original finding Original Finding Description Status Remaining gaps Recommendations risk level timeframe 3.1 Access controls While EfficiencyOne has developed various Remediated + While EfficiencyOne has EfficiencyO...

AI summary EfficiencyOne has implemented logical access controls, but there are inconsistencies, especially with third-party IT providers, leading to a high risk. The original recommendations have been addressed, but further action is needed to align with the rate of access and permissions reviews.

rporate data warehouse with access to PI corporate data through an embedded Excel macro. warehouse Management response N/A Residual Suggested ID # Original finding Original Finding Description Status Remaining gaps Recommendations risk lev...

AI summary This chunk discusses a finding related to the redaction of social insurance numbers in EfficiencyOne's corporate data warehouse. The concern is that the current method does not fully render the numbers irrecoverable, although physical security safeguards are in place for paper forms.

between E1 and NS Power (2023-2025 DSM Plan) E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Massachusetts’ utilities derive funding for energy efficiency programming from several 2 sou...

AI summary The document outlines funding sources for energy efficiency programs in Massachusetts and Maine, including ratepayer contributions, cap-and-trade revenues, and settlement funds. It references the System Benefits Charge, RGGI, and other mechanisms used to finance energy efficiency initiatives.

trators must first fund the Three-Year Plans from other revenue sources.18 The Department may also approve funding from gas and electric ratepayers through a fully reconciling funding 17 To assess cost-efficiency and, thereby, the prudence...

AI summary The Department requires Program Administrators to fund Three-Year Plans through various revenue sources, including a system benefits charge, capacity market revenues, and cap-and-trade programs. The Department also mandates cost-effectiveness reporting to assess the prudence of expenditures.

t discovered multiple additional data anomalies, including but not limited to NSTAR Electric incorrectly projected its SBC revenues in its initial filing; the proposed EM&V budget in the Three-Year Plans and pre-filed testimony was not con...

AI summary The text highlights multiple data inconsistencies and inaccuracies in filings related to SBC revenues, EM&V budgets, and equity measures. It notes discrepancies in electrification thresholds and confusion around the equity component of the performance incentive mechanism, with Program Administrators failing to define equity measures as requested.

unds; (2) whether past programs have lowered the cost of electricity to consumers; and Date Filed: April 29, 2022 NSUARB IR-17, Attachment 3, Page 223 of 343 D.P.U. 21-120 through D.P.U. 21-129 Page 210 (3) the effect of any rate increases...

AI summary The text discusses the legal requirements for gas Program Administrators to include a fully reconciling funding mechanism, such as the Energy Efficiency Surcharge (EES), in their Three-Year Plans. It also outlines how electric Program Administrators project revenues from non-EES sources, including the System Benefits Charge (SBC) and Federal Clean Energy Program (FCM) revenues.

he year (Statewide Plan, Exh. 1, Apps. A at 38-39; C.1 – Electric (Rev.), Tables IV.B.3.1, IV.B.3.2). The electric Program Administrators propose to allocate SBC and FCM revenues to each customer sector in proportion to each class’ kWh con...

AI summary The document discusses the allocation of SBC and FCM revenues to customer sectors based on kWh consumption and the 2019 Supplemental Budget's impact on RGGI revenues. It also outlines the use of the energy efficiency reconciliation factor (EERF) to collect budget differences from non-EES funding sources.

343 D.P.U. 21-120 through D.P.U. 21-129 Page 215 reduce customers’ energy usage and bills, and are required to meet the Commonwealth’s GHG emissions limits for 2030 (DOER Brief at 23). 4. Acadia Center Acadia asserts that, given the benefi...

AI summary The document discusses the anticipated revenue sources for electric Program Administrators during the Three-Year Plans term, including the System Benefits Charge (SBC) and participation in the Federal Clean Energy Program (FCM). It notes that RGGI funding is no longer available due to legislative prioritization of non-energy efficiency activities.

ivate capital, continuing to target C&I market segments to deliver tailored measures and custom approaches, and to evaluate and implement demand reduction strategies for residential and C&I customers. In 2019, the three primary funding sou...

AI summary The document outlines Connecticut’s energy efficiency program funding sources, including a systems benefit charge, a Conservation Adjustment Mechanism, and contributions from natural gas customers. It also mentions the Energy Efficiency Dashboard and references the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and the Forward Capacity Market as additional funding sources.

entered microgrids for critical infrastructure, which will use CHP. The DC Public Service Commission is also examining a potential CHP-centered microgrid pilot project which will provide resiliency. Last Updated: August 2019 ",9.5 out of 2...

AI summary The District of Columbia has implemented energy efficiency programs funded by a systems benefits charge, initially through the Reliable Energy Trust Fund and later replaced by the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund. The DCSEU administers these programs, with performance incentives and penalties tied to meeting energy efficiency targets.

ams was transferred from PEPCO to DCSEU in 2011. The most recent budgets for energy efficiency programs and electricity and natural gas savings can be found in the State Spending and Savings Tables. Last reviewed: April 2022 ","The Distric...

AI summary The District of Columbia has had energy efficiency programs funded by a systems benefits charge since 2005. These programs, including rebates and low-income assistance, were initially managed by PEPCO before being transferred to DCSEU in 2011. The Reliable Energy Trust Fund was established in 1999 and has supported various energy efficiency initiatives.

te Approaches to Account for Health and Environmental Benefits of Energy Efficiency. Last reviewed: June 2020 ","Requirements for State and Utility Support of Low-Income Energy Efficiency Programs Efficiency Vermont (EVT), the state’s ener...

AI summary Efficiency Vermont (EVT) is funded through a systems benefits charge and is required to achieve a minimum level of low-income energy efficiency spending. The state also funds low-income programs through the Weatherization Trust Fund, which is supported by a gross-receipts tax. Vermont applies a 15% adjustment to the cost-effectiveness screening tool for low-income programs.

n technical assistance activities that encourage the deployment of CHP including outreach to project developers, conducting feasibility assessments, and encouraging the use of CHP in public buildings. Last Reviewed: July 2019 ",3.5 out of...

AI summary Customer energy efficiency programs in Montana are provided by utilities or state agencies, funded by a universal system benefits charge. NorthWestern Energy is the largest utility, and the Montana Public Service Commission oversees the programs. Western Montana is part of the Bonneville Power Administration region, involving the Northwest Power and Conservation Council and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance.

g Practices (DSESP), a resource of the National Efficiency Screening Project (NESP). Last Reviewed: January 2020 ","Requirements for State and Utility Support of Low-Income Energy Efficiency Programs SB 150, passed in 2015, made changes to...

AI summary This text discusses Montana's requirements for state and utility support of low-income energy efficiency programs, including changes made by SB 150 in 2015. It outlines the cost-effectiveness rules for these programs and describes how low-income programs are coordinated with WAP services.

achieved saving of 1.5% of sales in 2009. Since then their savings have dropped to half that amount. Nevada’s publicly-owned utilities also provide some energy efficiency programs to their customers. In June 2017, SB 150 was signed into la...

AI summary Nevada's energy efficiency programs have seen a decline in savings since 2009, despite the implementation of performance-based incentives through SB 150. Utilities must file integrated resource plans and manage energy efficiency programs with oversight from the PUCN, recovering costs through system benefits charges and deferred energy dockets.

ntial customers through loans for multifamily efficiency projects, renewable energy projects, or an interest-rate buydown program for utilities when they do Home Performance with Energy Star projects. Last Updated: July 2017 ","The Home En...

AI summary The Home Energy Assistance (HEA) Program supports low-income customers with energy efficiency improvements, funded by the system benefit charge. The program budget is 17% of the total plan budget, with unused funds carried forward. RSA 374-F:3, VI, mandates that at least 20% of system benefit charge funds for energy efficiency be spent on low-income programs. Workforce training is also part of energy efficiency programs, and there is no current disclosure policy in place.

mendments to the 2015 IECC. The code is mandatory statewide. The NH Building Code Review Board is currently reviewing the 2018 ICC chapters and may propose them, with amendments, for adoption in 2022. Last Reviewed: June 2021 "," Baseline...

AI summary New Hampshire is reviewing updates to the 2015 IECC, with potential adoption of 2018 ICC chapters by 2022. The state's Energy Efficiency Resource Plan funds code trainings through the Systems Benefit Charge, supported by the NH Public Utilities Commission. The NH Building Energy Code Compliance Collaborative continues to promote energy code adoption and compliance. CHP is recognized as an eligible resource but lacks significant policy support.

old to end-use customers be supplied by renewable energy or an equivalent (via trading) by 2025. Resources are separated into four tiers, and new renewable-powered CHP would likely fall within Tier 1. Last Reviewed: July 2019 ",10 out of 2...

AI summary New Hampshire's regulated electric utilities offer energy efficiency programs under NHSaves, funded by a system benefits charge and RGGI. Natural gas efficiency programs are separately administered and funded via the LDAC. An EERS was established in 2016 with savings targets for 2020.

of electric sales and 2.25% of gas sales by 2020. The most recent budgets for energy efficiency programs and electricity and natural gas savings can be found in the State Spending and Savings Tables. Last reviewed: July 2019 ","New Hampshi...

AI summary New Hampshire restructured its electric utility markets and supports energy efficiency programs. The PUC approved core energy efficiency programs in 2002, leading to the NHSaves program. Funding comes from a system benefits charge and a local distribution adjustment clause for gas programs.

ach electric utility (except for NHEC) proposed an additional system benefit charge component to recover lost base revenues. Natural gas programs are funded by a Local Distribution Adjustment Clause. Additional funding for New Hampshire’s...

AI summary New Hampshire's energy efficiency programs are funded through mechanisms like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and the Local Distribution Adjustment Clause. The state's Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) mandates increased savings targets, with corresponding increases in funding from ISO-NE's forward capacity market (FCM). Savings targets are projected to increase from 0.8% in 2018 to 1.3% in 2020 for electricity and from 0.7% to 0.8% for natural gas.

% in 2018, 0.75% in 2019, and 0.8% in 2020. The Commission approved the implementation of an EERS for 2018-2020 for the state’s gas and electric utilities in EERS Order No. 26-095 on January 2, 2018. Commission Authorization: In August 201...

AI summary The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission approved an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) in 2018 for the state’s gas and electric utilities, with specific savings goals for electricity and gas over a three-year period. The EERS is funded through increases to the system benefits charge and local distribution adjustment charge. Legislative mandates, including HB 1129, supported the development of long-term energy efficiency goals.

nagers, the New Jersey Clean Energy Program, and the state's utilities to plan and coordinate programs. The OCE also chairs monthly meetings with stakeholders to solicit input on programs and budgets. Several utilities provide incentives t...

AI summary The document discusses coordination among New Jersey's Clean Energy Program, utilities, and stakeholders to plan energy efficiency initiatives. It highlights how utilities provide additional incentives and financing options to support energy efficiency, and notes the reallocation of the Societal Benefit Charge (SBC) away from energy efficiency programs.

etal Benefit Charge (SBC) for the programs and then transfer these funds to the state. However, state’s societal benefit charge has repeatedly been reallocated away from energy efficiency programming. The most recent budgets for energy eff...

AI summary New Jersey's energy efficiency programs are funded by the Societal Benefit Charge (SBC), but these funds have been reallocated away from energy efficiency. The state requires comprehensive resource assessments (CRAs) every four years, and in 2018, an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) was adopted requiring utilities to achieve specific energy savings targets.

d party contract with Rutgers University Center of Energy, Economic and Environmental Policy (CEEEP) in order to keep the evaluation independent from the direct oversight of the NJBPU and the Program. According to the Database of State Eff...

AI summary New Jersey uses the Total Resource Cost Test (TRC) as its primary cost-effectiveness test for energy efficiency programs, though non-energy benefits are not consistently valued. The state's low-income energy efficiency program, New Jersey Comfort Partners, is funded by a systems benefit charge and has expanded income eligibility limits to 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Annual goals for customer service and energy savings are set in program filings.

g grid outages. Bonus incentives may be available for CHP projects serving critical infrastructure. Also, New York customers using natural gas for CHP may be eligible for discounted natural gas rates. The state also has a decade-plus of ef...

AI summary New York encourages renewable-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) systems through its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and Clean Energy Fund. Energy efficiency programs are supported by a non-bypassable system benefits charge (SBC) on utility bills. These programs cover residential, multifamily, low-income, and commercial/industrial customers, and are managed by the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) and public power authorities.

ssion, two public power authorities not under the Commission’s jurisdiction, the New York Power Authority and the Long Island Power Authority, also offer energy efficiency programs to their customers. New York set a statewide 2025 target o...

AI summary New York has implemented robust energy efficiency programs through the Public Service Commission (PSC) since 1996. A system benefits charge (SBC) is applied to all customer bills, supporting programs for various customer segments. Additionally, two public power authorities, not under the PSC's jurisdiction, also offer energy efficiency programs.

1 3. 2023-2025 SETTLEMENT PLAN 2 The 2023-2025 Settlement Plan represents a comprehensive suite of programs and service offerings for 3 Nova Scotia electricity customers. The main goal of each energy efficiency program is to eliminate ener...

AI summary The 2023-2025 Settlement Plan outlines a range of energy efficiency and demand response programs aimed at reducing energy waste, lowering costs for customers, and supporting environmental compliance by reducing GHG emissions. It also seeks to provide flexible capacity to the utility during peak times, potentially reducing the need for new generation and transmission infrastructure.

10. CONCLUSION - The Settlement Plan is responsive to the climate emergency and helps advance recent environmental goals - preparing for the future. The Settlement Plan positions E1 to achieve levels of DSM in the future and is a - transit...

AI summary The Settlement Plan addresses the climate emergency, expands accessibility and equity, and is cost-effective, delivering significant benefits to ratepayers. It includes increased energy efficiency targets, supports underserved communities, and reflects stakeholder input, aligning with the goal of achieving net zero by 2050.