Topic:"Tariff Design" in M12249

M12249 – EfficiencyOne (E1) Application for Approval of the 2026 DSM Extension 1 o As DR programs scale-up, fixed costs will be spread over more capacity 11 Please provide the justification as directed in the Board's Decision in matter M10...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) is applying for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension. E1 explains that some low-income and equity-focused programs do not meet the Total Resource Cost (TRC) test but argues that they provide net benefits and support equity. The Affordable Multi-Family Homes program is included despite not passing the TRC test due to its broader benefits.

- NSPI calculated avoided transmission and distribution costs for constrained areas, but E1 made no mention of targeting constrained areas with its DSM 1 2 efforts in 2026 and did not apply these avoided cost values in the 2026 DSM Extensi...

AI summary NSPI calculated avoided transmission and distribution costs for constrained areas, but E1 did not target these areas in its DSM. The NSEB is recommended to direct E1 to include strategies targeting constrained areas in the 2027-2031 DSM Plan and incorporate avoided costs in its analysis.

4.1 Industrial Group [28] The Industrial Group argues that although the specific investment amount for the 2026 DSM extension has been prescribed by the legislation, the Board must still consider whether the proposed 2026 DSM Plan is in th...

AI summary The Industrial Group argues that the Board must evaluate the 2026 DSM Plan's cost-effectiveness, reasonableness, and spending allocation to ensure ratepayer interests. Recommendations include engaging DSMAG, rejecting exclusions of savings from specific programs, addressing cybersecurity breach impacts, and coordinating data collection between E1 and NSPI. The Group also urges E1 to manage budgeted spending by customer class and address tariff amendment requirements.

Supply Agreement – COSS and DSM Rider NSPI has filed an updated proposed Cost of Service Study (" COSS ") with the General Rate Application (" GRA ") for the test years of 2026-2027, with DSM to be allocated 100% to customers. In addition,...

AI summary NSPI has submitted an updated Cost of Service Study (COSS) and proposed DSM Rider amendments for 2026-2027, including spreading DSM true-up recovery over multiple years. The Industrial Group reviewed the Supply Agreement between E1 and NSPI, finding no required changes but requesting E1 to address potential discrepancies in its reply.