Topic:"Tariff Design" in M10473

1. Introduction Since the development of EfficiencyOne (E1's) 2020-2022 demand-side management (DSM) Plan, an emerging area of interest in Nova Scotia is demand response (DR). While there has been little demand response activity in Nova Sc...

AI summary The document outlines the development of a demand response (DR) portfolio by EfficiencyOne (E1) in collaboration with Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power) to meet strategic objectives and expand customer options for managing electricity usage. The DR Roadmap aims to guide E1 in developing a portfolio of DR programs, assessing potential, and establishing a trajectory for acquiring these resources.

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.

ding of 50% of the cost of approved measures is leveraged by HCD with the federal funding they receive, allowing more homes to be served each year. Services are at no cost to the program participants. Dominion annually provides $500,000 of...

AI summary The text discusses low-income energy efficiency programs in Utah, including funding sources, eligibility criteria, and cost-effectiveness rules. It highlights Dominion's contribution of $500,000 annually, the use of specific tests for program approval, and coordination with the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).

ility, serving roughly 80% of statewide load, proposed and was granted decoupling in its rate case in 2014 (Docket No. 2013-00168). Last reviewed: September 2020 ","Guidelines for Third Party Access In 2007, Maine's Electronic Business Tra...

AI summary Maine's energy sector has implemented decoupling in its rate case, allowing Efficiency Maine access to individual meter data through a Commission Order. Guidelines for third-party access and electronic data interchange standards have been established to support retail competition and data dissemination.

1 Immediately prior to joining Daymark Energy Advisors, I worked as an independent 23 • In the Matter of an Application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of 1 capital work order Cl#29807 for its Tusket Main Dam Refurbishment p...

AI summary The text lists various regulatory proceedings involving Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, including applications for capital work orders, tariff approvals, and amendments to existing plans and tariffs. These matters relate to energy infrastructure, pricing, and regulatory compliance.

Expert Testimony FORUM ON BEHALF OF MATTER Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board Nova Scotia Small Business Advocate Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended Application by NS Power for approval of the 2023 Annual Capital Expe...

AI summary The text lists multiple regulatory proceedings involving Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board and other entities, including applications for capital expenditure plans, rate adjustments, and financing structures. These matters involve various stakeholders and legal frameworks, such as the Public Utilities Act.

- Q. What do you conclude regarding E1's inclusion of non-electric fuel costs and reduced water costs in the BCA? - A. Since these avoided costs do not have an impact on electric system costs, they should not be included in the PAC in any...

AI summary The discussion addresses whether non-electric fuel and reduced water costs should be included in the BCA for the TRC test, concluding they should not be included in the BCA but may be in the TRC. It also recommends emphasizing the PAC for cost-effectiveness testing or developing a jurisdiction-specific test aligned with provincial policy priorities.

14 Table 6: Benefit and Cost Components in the Total Resource Cost Test Calculations for EE and DR Component Description Benefit or Cost Avoided Cost of Transmission & Distribution EE & DR – the avoided cost of transmission and distributio...

AI summary The table outlines the benefit and cost components in the Total Resource Cost (TRC) test calculations for Energy Efficiency (EE) and Demand Response (DR) programs. It highlights benefits such as avoided costs of transmission, distribution, capacity, and carbon, while noting that DR does not contribute to avoided energy or carbon costs. Program administration and incremental costs are also detailed for both EE and DR.

ehouse. The DR Roadmap provides additional implementation details and considers how DR can ramp over the period 2021-2030. The DR Roadmap has been included as Attachment 5 – Demand Response Roadmap. E1's DSM Plan proposes expanding the dir...

AI summary The document discusses E1's Demand Response (DR) Roadmap, which outlines pathways for expanding DR programs, including direct load control, BNI curtailment, and new initiatives like behavioural DR and behind-the-meter battery. It highlights the integration of enabling technologies, such as smart thermostats, and references regulatory actions and studies related to DR and environmental goals.

30 1 2 (a) Please restate the 2023-2025 Plan, using the most current Statistics Canada data for Low-Income classification, i.e. 12.1%? Domestic Service Tariff Fuel 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Non-Fuel 3.3% 3.3% 3.2% Total 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% Small General T...

AI summary The document presents a table showing various tariff classes and their associated fuel and non-fuel percentages over three years, with a request to restate the 2023-2025 Plan using updated Statistics Canada data for Low-Income classification.

mers. This included a targeted equal splitting of DSM investment between the residential and BNI sectors. E1 said no concerns were raised about this by stakeholders during the development of the plan. [93] In its closing submission, the SB...

AI summary The SBA agrees with E1 on the importance of Guiding Principles and Framework for DSM plans but argues they should not be binding. The SBA suggests shifting funds to ensure maximum savings for ratepayers and recommends applying TRC requirements differently for low-income programs.