Topic:"Best Interests Of Customers" in M08888

Section 79L of the PUA establishes the central considerations of the NSUARB in approving such an Public Utilities Act, RSNS 1989, c. 380, s 79J(4). agreement between EfficiencyOne and NSPI: an agreement subject to section 79L 4 of the PUA...

AI summary Section 79L of the Public Utilities Act outlines the NSUARB's responsibility to approve agreements involving electricity efficiency and conservation activities, ensuring they are in the best interests of customers. EfficiencyOne argues that the NSUARB has the authority to determine what factors, including cost-effectiveness testing, should be considered in assessing a DSM plan.

Best Interests of Customers The overarching consideration of the Board in assessing and approving cost-effective energy efficiency and conservation activities is the "best interests of NSPI customers". The term "best interests" is not defi...

AI summary The NSUARB evaluates energy efficiency initiatives based on the 'best interests of NSPI customers,' undefined by the PUA. Statutory interpretation, guided by Driedger's Modern Principle and section 9(5) of the Interpretation Act, determines this standard. The assessment considers legislative context, mischief to be remedied, and historical law.

DATE FILED: March 9, 2020 Page 4 of 21 1 3.0 LEGISLATION AND INTERPRETATION 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 79L(8) 79J. 79L(9) The Board shall approve and agreement pursuant to this Section if, in addition to any other matters consider...

AI summary The document discusses the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board's responsibility to ensure that electricity efficiency and conservation activities are in the best interests of customers, emphasizing affordability as a key consideration. It also references the Public Utilities Act (PUA), specifically section 116(1), for interpreting the PUA.

vingly by the NSUARB prior to the relevant amendments to the PUA and do not reflect the role of the NSUARB respecting DSM regulation. 1 NS Power Submissions, filed March 9, 2020, p. 8-9 The mandate of the NSUARB in relation to EfficiencyOn...

AI summary The NSUARB's role in assessing energy efficiency and conservation activities is focused on customer interests, affordability, and other relevant factors. The 2015 decision referencing the Industrial Group's counsel is not applicable to the current jurisdictional issue. EfficiencyOne seeks to include net energy benefits (NEBs) in cost-effectiveness testing, not to authorize the NSUARB to approve DSM plans based on NEBs alone.