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· Application · 08/04/2026
Appellant Donna Himmelman files response in NSPI DRO Appeal disputing billing irregularities following smart meter replacement
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- Donna Himmelman submitted her response to the Nova Scotia Energy Board on August 3, 2026, in Matter M12948, contesting billing amounts she characterizes as grossly incorrect following a smart meter swap.
- Himmelman asserts her June 15–July 15 bill was $130, yet she was charged over $3,700 for the preceding six-month period, arguing the discrepancy is a logical rather than mathematical error.
- She notes reduced household occupancy, purchase of new energy-efficient kitchen appliances in May 2024, and replacement of a 30-year-old heat pump in November 2023 as factors that should have lowered, not raised, her consumption.
- The appellant has engaged legal counsel and intends to contact the media, notifying all copied parties that account-related emails and information may be disclosed publicly.
- Himmelman flags a broader concern that NS Government and Nova Scotia Power incentives to upgrade appliances and equipment have not produced the promised savings for her or other customers.
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What was filed
Documents filed on this day
- 103054 Appellant's Response to Board - Redacted