Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M04819

- Retooling: To be successful, ENSC will need to convince market actors to invest in the development of new lines of business. For example, it may wish to encourage firms to invest in the provision of Energy Management Information Services...

AI summary ENSC must persuade market actors to invest in new energy services, such as EMIS and wood pellet delivery, and convince consumers to adopt energy-efficient procurement practices. This includes promoting energy management standards like ISO 50000 and Energy Star Portfolio Manager, requiring long-term market confidence in ENSC's demand growth for these initiatives.

e 2013-2015 DSM under review, is proving to be successful because it is picking low hanging fruit. It is providing pull incentives to those who feel morally obliged to change their consumer behavior. Over time, without sufficient push, ENS...

AI summary The 2013-2015 DSM plan is criticized for underemphasizing push strategies, recommending 25% budget allocation for behavioral change initiatives instead of the current 6%. The argument emphasizes long-term cost savings and societal norm shifts, comparing energy efficiency investment to climate change mitigation. The NSURB is urged to reject the plan due to insufficient motivation for energy conservation.

Capital assets The Corporation's capital asset policy is to capitalize any items in excess of $10,000. Capital assets are initially recorded at cost. Amortization is provided for using the rates and method over their estimated useful lives...

AI summary The Corporation's capital asset policy involves capitalizing items exceeding $10,000, initial cost-based recording, and amortization over estimated useful lives (e.g., 2 years for software, 3 years for furniture, lease term for improvements). Half-year amortization is applied in the acquisition year.

8. INTERFUND TRANSFERS The Corporation's management transferred $435,591 (2010 - $51,844) from the EDSM Fund and $112,593 (2010 - nil) from the Provincial Fund to the Capital Asset Fund for the purchase of furniture and fixtrures and lease...

AI summary The Corporation transferred funds from the EDSM Fund and Provincial Fund to the Capital Asset Fund for purchasing furniture, fixtures, and leasehold improvements. The transfer amounts were determined based on the Full-Time Equivalents of staff resources assigned to the programs, as per the CAM.

15. CONTINGENCIES The Corporation has an agreement with NSPI to extend financing to certain Commercial and Industrial ("C&I") customers participating in either the Small Business Energy Solutions or C&I Custom programs. Those customers are...

AI summary The Corporation has a financing agreement with NSPI to support C&I customers in energy programs, with contingent liability for defaults. Financing costs are paid monthly to NSPI, and total outstanding financing was $2,405,768 as of December 31, 2011.

- 24 An account of how NSPI converted the capital and operating costs of the 25 wind, combined-cycle, and biomass units to annual operating costs; 1  An account of how NSPI determined the capacity portion of the avoided 2 cost (beyond the...

AI summary The text discusses NSPI's conversion of capital and operating costs for 25 wind, combined-cycle, and biomass units into annual operating costs, and requests a list of deferred environmental upgrades and associated cost savings.

Q. Do you have any concerns regarding evaluation of ENSC programs? A. Yes, I am somewhat concerned about the evaluation of some elements of Enabling Strategies. - The stated purpose of Enabling Strategies is to encourage the adoption of en...

AI summary The responder expresses concern about the evaluation of Enabling Strategies, noting that ENSC plans third-party evaluation only for certain elements (like Codes and Standards) but not others. The significant budget allocation for education and outreach initiatives requires independent evaluation to assess effectiveness beyond participation rates and claimed savings.

2013-2015 DSM Plan (Appendix A) 1. The Parties agree with the proposed investments and Programs planned for 2013 and 2014 in the DSM Plan as filed, preserving all rights respecting future positions which may be taken respecting DSM plannin...

AI summary Parties agree with the proposed 2013-2015 DSM Plan investments and programs for 2013-2014 but retain rights to challenge future aspects of DSM planning, cost allocation, forecasting, investment levels, and program measures.