1) Develop Customer-centric…

1) Develop Customer-centric CDM focused programs and not just an alternate option to Supply constraints. Customer-centric refers to programs that directly benefit the ratepayers that are paying for CDM.

2) Return energy audit funding that covers 50%. Energy Audits are effective in helping us identify opportunities.

3) Replace the current Energy Performance Program (EPP) with Toronto Hydro’s OPSaver program.
Detailed experience on both programs are available that demonstrate the superior benefits of the OPSaver program.

4) Allow the customer to assign the incentive to a third party that will make the 3rd party responsible for the paper work.

Incentives are typically transferred to the project cost; however, the customer remain responsible for tracking down the paperwork. If the third party receives the incentive, they will ensure the disposal certificates and related paper work is completed and are in the best position to ensure submissions are completed. The incentive agreement can still be signed by the customer.

5) Instruct the IESO to stop hiring US companies to audit Ontario programs since they are not familiar with Ontario’s electricity market

The early CDM investment was intended to build Ontario capability and we have a wealth of young people that are searching for opportunities and are extremely well-qualified but need the experience. Trying to explain GA and other Ontario programs to a US-based consultant is not productive.

On related subjects, these are 3 additional suggestions that would benefit Ontario and at no cost!

i) Require the Global Adjustment (GA) Monthly Cost of over $1.2 Billion/month to be audited quarterly

– a mere 5% savings would more than cover Ontario’s total CDM investment! 5% improvement is a typical target of our programs (which we routinely achieve or more) and can become the same for GA.

ii) Request value be derived from the EWRB process.
Data should be published so building owners know how much their building is consuming in comparison to others. This information can help drive energy reduction efforts.

iii) Allow Ontario companies to have the first option on surplus electricity, without the GA cost.

We understand how electricity is traded based on HOEP. However, exported “Surplus” electricity is also traded the same way using the Hourly Ontario Energy Price (HOEP) which does not include GA. This same electricity should be first offered to Ontario customers before it is delivered out of province but without the GA cost, which our US cousins receives.

(An auction can be set up and Ontario companies, such as energy storage and other large producers, can bid on for this surplus electricity.)