Topic:"Affordability" in M03452

2.2 Non-Assigned Assets Nothing in this Agreement will be construed as an assignment of, or an attempt to assign to ENSC, or grant a licence in, any NSPI Intellectual Property. ENSC shall have no right to use any NSPI Intellectual Property...

AI summary This section clarifies that nothing in the agreement assigns or grants ENSC the right to use NSPI's intellectual property or certain contribution agreements with Conserve Nova Scotia, unless explicitly agreed upon in writing.

6. PRICE AND PAYMENT - 6.1 NSPI will invoice ENSC for: - 6.1.1 Transition Services as set out in Schedule A; - 6.1.2 Non-Discretionary Services as set out in Schedule B; and - 6.1.3 Discretionary Services as out in Schedule C, (together th...

AI summary NSPI will invoice ENSC for various services under the DSM Fees, which are subject to HST. ENSC is awaiting a CRA Ruling on the HST status of DSM Rider Revenues. Both parties agree to comply with the ruling once received.

1. Secondments Following the Transition Period, NSPI will provide the following staff members to ENSC on a secondment basis, provided that such employees remain employed with NSPI: Such seconded employees will: - (a) work on ENSC premises,...

AI summary Following the Transition Period, NSPI will second employees to ENSC, who will work under ENSC's direction and be provided at ENSC's risk. The secondments are scheduled to last until April 30, 2011, with potential extensions. NSPI will charge ENSC for the seconded employees' base salary, incentives, and fringe benefits, prorated based on the time spent with ENSC.

2. Customer Financing and Other Payment Arrangements The Parties will work together to determine whether it is in the interest of both Parties as well as DSM customers for NSPI to provide financing or other payment arrangements (such as le...

AI summary NSPI is considering offering financing or payment arrangements to DSM customers, subject to credit checks, security in assets, annual caps, and compliance with laws. ENSC would be responsible for paying the associated financing charges as part of NSPI DSM Fees.

Other Discretionary Services The Parties may agree to other Discretionary Services from time to time. In respect of this Discretionary Services, NSPI will charge ENSC: - (a) Direct Labour Costs in carrying out the Discretionary Services; -...

AI summary The document outlines the terms under which NSPI may charge ENSC for discretionary services, including direct labour costs, overhead, out-of-pocket expenses, and other reasonable costs incurred in providing such services.

SCHEDULE E DIRECT LABOUR COSTS Level Representative Roles Daily Rate to ENSC ($) 1 Billing and Payment Clerk Administrative Assistant Credit Specialist Call Center Analyst 200 2 Engineer in Training Call Center Supervisor Program Coordinat...

AI summary Schedule E outlines direct labour costs for various roles involved in billing, administration, engineering, and management, with daily rates ranging from $200 to $450 for work performed for Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC).

Program Finding Recommendation Low LIH-F4. LIH-R4. Income Customers were motivated to participate in the program primarily Continue to promote the savings benefits of the program with an Households because of energy savings and the associa...

AI summary The Low Income Households Program was effective in motivating participation through energy savings and financial benefits, with 48% of participants citing energy cost savings as a primary motivator. The program led to a 40% reduction in energy bills for some participants, and improved comfort levels were reported by 61% of respondents. The recommendation emphasizes promoting the program's benefits and clarifying its cost-free nature.

Findings and Recommendations Finding Recommendation SBLS-F4. SBLS-R4. As in 2008, the 2010 SBLS program encountered materials delivery NMR recommends that the DSM Administrator carefully issues. Delivery Agents estimated that anywhere betw...

AI summary The 2010 SBLS program faced material delivery issues, with 60% to 80% of deliveries being late or incorrect. Despite a quality action plan, issues persisted. Nova Scotia Power recommends monitoring the new program design and setting reliability and quality criteria for vendors.