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· Application · 07/15/2026
Industrial Group objects to IESO-NS confidentiality claim over CEO performance objectives filed as Undertaking U-8 in the 2026/2027 Revenue Requirement proceeding
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- The Industrial Group, represented by Nancy G. Rubin, K.C. of Stewart McKelvey, filed a letter (Exhibit 102762, July 14, 2026) objecting to Ieso Nova Scotia's designation of Undertaking U-8 — the CEO Objectives — as "Personal Compensation Information" warranting confidential treatment in Matter M12663.
- The Industrial Group argues that U-8 contains five institutional and strategic performance objectives with desired outcomes and specific measures, none of which constitute salary data or individually identifiable remuneration figures, and therefore the confidentiality justification is factually inapplicable under Rule 12(3) of the Boards Regulatory Rules.
- Citing Public Interest precedent from Matter M10431 (NSPI 2022 GRA) and Matter M12691 (Eastward Energy GRA 2027–2029), the letter asserts that the Board has consistently held that ratepayers have an interest in evaluating whether executive incentive structures are aligned with ratepayer interests, and that blanket confidentiality over such materials should not be sustained.
- The Industrial Group contends that CEO incentive objectives are directly relevant to Prudence Reviews of costs sought in this proceeding, and that IESO-NS has not identified any specific harm that would result from public disclosure of U-8.
- The Nova Scotia Energy Board acknowledged the objection (Exhibit 102766, July 15, 2026) and granted IESO-NS until 2:00 PM on July 16, 2026 to file a response.
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What was filed
Documents filed on this day
- 102762 Letter IG re: objects the claim for confidential treatment over Undertaking U-8
- 102766 Email NSEB re: IESO opportunity to respond to IG letter