Topic/Matter Intersection

Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M08888

Matter: E-ENS-G-18 - EfficiencyOne - Evaluation of DSM Programs - Application to allow inclusion of Non-Energy BenefitsEfficiencyOne - Application for approval of the use of Non-Energy Benefits within Cost-Effectiveness Testing
7 passages 4 documents

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E-1Application 2 passages
Avoided Costs of Water p. pp. 70-71
Avoided Costs of Water - The Industrial Group noted that lost contribution to fixed costs could be an issue with respect to other resource impacts, such as water savings - ENS is not aware if a comprehensive set of avoided costs exists for...

AI summary The Industrial Group raised concerns about lost fixed cost contributions due to water savings, while ENS stated it is unaware of comprehensive avoided cost data for Halifax Water's infrastructure. ENS argues that modeled volumetric charge savings are sufficiently accurate, assuming no reduction in service entrance size or fixed charges.

Impact of NEBs on Investment Allocation p. pp. 71-72
Impact of NEBs on Investment Allocation - The Industrial Group requested clarification on whether NEBs will affect the distribution of investment within programs - ENS does not anticipate the reallocation of program efforts due to the incl...

AI summary The Industrial Group seeks clarification on whether Non-Energy Benefits (NEBs) influence investment distribution. ENS asserts that program efforts will not be reallocated due to NEBs, emphasizing that meeting energy savings targets, maintaining a Balanced Portfolio, and strategic planning remain the primary factors in investment allocation.

E-6E1 (NSPI) RIR-1 to RIR-43 1 passage
8 Submission Content p. p. 83
8 Submission Content Proposal submissions should clearly indicate the Proponent's contact information (i.e., firm name, address, contact information, including key contact person for the quote submission). Proponents must provide an indica...

AI summary Proposal submissions must include contact details, conflict resolution plans, experience, methodology, project costs, schedules, team details, NEB adaptation strategies, and value-added contributions. Costs must be in Canadian dollars, excluding HST. EfficiencyOne reserves the right to reject proposals with unresolved conflicts.

E-10-(i)Book of Authorities 3 passages
[57] Further, Mr. Whalen recommends: p. p. 3
scaling back and that an alternative approach would be to maintain or increase the budget and that would be consistent with the more long-term ramp ups in making it a bit easier to get to 2013 goals. [Transcript, p. 224] BOARD: But you're...

AI summary The transcript discusses support for maintaining or increasing energy efficiency program budgets to meet 2013 goals, emphasizing cost-effectiveness. Mr. Woolf, Mr. Reed, and Dr. Peach endorse Mr. Whalen's recommendations, highlighting concerns about budget cuts and the importance of consistent funding for DSM programs.

[171] Mr. Bradley explained the parameters of the PwC opinion: p. p. 157
- River property, Central would have built a new retail store and distribution centre from which it would have earned profits in 2000. - [786] Part of the profits it would have earned would be in the form of increased vendor discounts beca...

AI summary PwC calculated lost profits for Central due to delayed expansion, considering vendor discounts, transfer profits, and increased costs. Adjustments included income from an earlier Sydney store and delayed financing costs. Mr. Wintrip adjusted calculations using a shorter loss period.

Board Case Number M05416 p. p. 312
Board Case Number M05416 35C (1) The order of the Board dated April 30, 2013, in proceedings bearing Board Case Number M05416 is deemed to be an approval pursuant to Section 35 for the construction of the property and assets owned by Nova...

AI summary The Board's April 30, 2013 order for the South Canoe Wind Project is deemed approval under Section 35, except where inconsistent with Section 35B. Nova Scotia Power Inc. may not seek approval for original construction costs or overspend authorizations under its Capital Expenditure Justification Criteria.

E-13-(i)Book of Authorities 1 passage
[TRADUCTION] p. p. 125
e Light Co. c. Barasch , 488 U.S. 299 (1989), qui s'appuie sur le même principe que celui appliqué dans l'arrêt Market St. Ry. Co. c. Railroad Commission of State of California , 324 U.S. 548 (1945). De plus, il faut reconnaître qu'une ent...

AI summary The text references U.S. Supreme Court cases ( Light Co. v. Barasch , Market St. Ry. Co. v. Railroad Commission ) to argue that utilities are private entities, not state-owned, and that their capital investments are made by private parties expecting returns comparable to other investments. It emphasizes that utilities serve public interest but are distinct from cooperatives or mutual companies.

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