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Topic:"Confidentiality" in M09096

Matter: Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between EfficiencyOne (E1) and Nova Scotia Power Inc.(NS Power), the establishment of a final agreement between the parties, and approval of a 2020-2022 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan
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E-1-1Application 12 passages
11. CONFIDENTIAL AND PERSONAL INFORMATION p. pp. 372-373
11. CONFIDENTIAL AND PERSONAL INFORMATION - 9 11.1 The Parties have executed or agree to execute the confidentiality agreement attached hereto as Schedule "D" - Confidentiality (" Confidentiality Agreement "). - 11.2 EfficiencyOne shall be...

AI summary The section outlines confidentiality obligations under Schedule D, requiring EfficiencyOne to secure NSPI's personal information and indemnify NSPI against liabilities from misuse or unauthorized disclosure, including contraventions of CASL.

43 p. p. 386
43 45 SCHEDULE C 2 3 CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT 4 5 THIS CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT made effective this 1st day of January, 2020 6 7 Between: 8 9 EfficiencyOne, hereinafter "EfficiencyOne" 10 Party of the First Part 11 12 A...

AI summary This confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement is between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI), effective January 1, 2020. It outlines the terms under which both parties will handle confidential information, in accordance with the Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities and relevant Nova Scotia legislation.

Preamble p. p. 386
2 1. The Parties agree that for the purpose of this Agreement "Confidential Information" 3 means all information, regardless of the form in which it is communicated or 4 maintained and prepared by the Disclosing Party, and is disclosed dir...

AI summary The text defines 'Confidential Information' as any information shared between parties under the Supply Agreement, Legislation, or as directed by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. This includes reports, analyses, contracts, and other materials filed with the Board in confidence.

Permitted Scope of Use p. p. 386
Permitted Scope of Use 2. The Recipient may use the Confidential Information solely for the purposes of providing or receiving EECA, as the case may be, in accordance with the Legislation and the Supply Agreement and for no other reason or...

AI summary The Recipient is restricted to using Confidential Information solely for EECA activities under the Supply Agreement and Legislation (PUA), with no other permitted uses.

No Obligation to Disclose p. p. 386
No Obligation to Disclose 3. This Agreement does not obligate either Party to disclose any Confidential Information to the other.

AI summary The agreement explicitly states that neither party is required to disclose confidential information to the other, establishing a clear boundary regarding information sharing obligations.

Protection of Confidential Information p. p. 386
Protection of Confidential Information 4. The Recipient shall hold the Confidential Information in strict confidence and shall strictly protect the Confidential Information from all harm, loss, theft, reproduction and unauthorized access,...

AI summary The Recipient is obligated to maintain strict confidentiality of shared information, employing reasonable care to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or use. Disclosure is restricted to uses specified in the Agreement, with exceptions explicitly outlined.

Acknowledgements p. p. 386
Acknowledgements 1 5. The Recipient acknowledges that the Confidential Information is confidential and 2 a trade secret and is owned by the Disclosing Party and is highly valuable and 3 material to the interests, business and affairs of th...

AI summary The Recipient acknowledges the confidentiality of the Confidential Information, which is owned by the Disclosing Party and considered a trade secret. Unauthorized disclosure is deemed harmful to the Disclosing Party's interests and business.

Permitted Disclosures p. p. 386
Permitted Disclosures - 7 6. The Recipient shall be permitted to disclose relevant aspects of the Confidential 8 Information to its employees and professional advisors to the extent that such 9 disclosure is reasonably necessary for the pe...

AI summary The permitted disclosures section outlines that recipients may share confidential information with employees and advisors under confidentiality agreements, requiring prior notification and signed undertakings. Disclosures mandated by law or regulatory bodies are allowed with prior notice to the disclosing party, who may seek protective orders. Recipients must remove commercially sensitive data when legally required.

Equitable Remedy p. p. 386
Equitable Remedy 9. The Recipient acknowledges that any unauthorized use of the Confidential Information or any breach of its obligations under this Agreement will result in 1 irreparable harm to the Disclosing Party which cannot be adequa...

AI summary The clause outlines that unauthorized use of confidential information would cause irreparable harm, necessitating equitable remedies. The Recipient agrees not to oppose such remedies and acknowledges the fairness of the provisions, which survive agreement termination.

Return of Information p. p. 386
Return of Information 10. On the earlier of either thirty (30) days following the termination of the Supply Agreement or at the written request of the Disclosing Party (and unless superceded by another form of writing), the Recipient shall...

AI summary The Recipient must return or destroy confidential information provided under the Supply Agreement within 30 days of its termination or upon the Disclosing Party's request, retaining only one legal file copy for legal obligation purposes. Written confirmation of compliance is required if requested.

Residual Information p. p. 386
Residual Information 11. The Recipient or its designate or any other person having access to the Confidential Information pursuant to this Agreement shall not, during and after the termination of this Agreement, use in its business any Res...

AI summary The text defines 'Residual Information' as knowledge retained in memory after exposure to confidential information, emphasizing restrictions on its use post-agreement. It specifies that unaided memory (without intentional memorization) is considered, and prohibits the recipient or third parties from using such information in their business.

- 14 Executed and delivered this day of 20__. p. p. 386
- 14 Executed and delivered this day of 20__. EfficiencyOne Nova Scotia Power Incorporated By: By: Name: Name: Title: Title: 1 SCHEDULE "A" to CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT 2 3 4 UNDERTAKING 5 I, HAVE READ AND 6 AGREE TO ABIDE AND AM BOUND BY...

AI summary This text outlines a confidentiality agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, including a schedule with an EECA plan subject to approval by the Nova Scotia Utility and Regulatory Board (UARB).

E-3E1 (NSPI) RIRs to IR-1 to IR-69 2 passages
Section 971
ement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between E1 and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (DSM 2020- 2022) M09096 (E-ENS-R-19) E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 (k) In-service date 2 3 (l) Custom...

AI summary EfficiencyOne responds to Nova Scotia Power Inc. regarding the in-service date and customer payback period for energy efficiency projects. EfficiencyOne argues that the request for individual customer-specific information is not relevant to the approval of the DSM Resource Plan and raises concerns about customer privacy.

Section 1926
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AI summary The text discusses requirements for safeguarding information related to electrical work, emphasizing the need for compliance with privacy legislation and the use of a 'Certificate of Compliance' by licensed electricians.

E-6Practices & Procedures Evaluaton: Efficiency Trade Network 1 passage
[ALL] p. p. 29
[ALL] - 44. Before we close, I want to check with you about using your quotes anonymously in our report to illustrate key points and make them more interesting and readable. We will do everything we can to protect your confidentiality. Ple...

AI summary The document contains a closing statement requesting participants' consent to use their quotes anonymously in a report, with options to agree or decline. Confidentiality protection is emphasized, and no substantive regulatory issues or arguments are discussed.

E-14E1 (IG) RIR-1 to RIR-25 9 passages
11. CONFIDENTIAL AND PERSONAL INFORMATION p. pp. 35-36
11. CONFIDENTIAL AND PERSONAL INFORMATION - 11.1 The Parties have executed or agree to execute the confidentiality agreement attached hereto as Schedule "D" - Confidentiality (" Confidentiality Agreement "). - 11.2 EfficiencyOne shall be r...

AI summary Section 11 outlines confidentiality obligations under the agreement between EfficiencyOne and NSPI. EfficiencyOne must secure personal information provided by NSPI and indemnify NSPI for liabilities arising from misuse, disclosure, or CASL violations. The confidentiality agreement is attached as Schedule D.

Confidential Information p. p. 45
Confidential Information 1. The Parties agree that for the purpose of this Agreement "Confidential Information" means all information, regardless of the form in which it is communicated or maintained and prepared by the Disclosing Party, a...

AI summary The Parties define 'Confidential Information' broadly, encompassing all non-public data shared under the Supply Agreement, legislation, or directives from the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. This includes reports, analyses, intellectual property, and materials filed with the Board in confidence. The definition also covers access credentials for electronic information.

Permitted Scope of Use p. p. 45
Permitted Scope of Use 2. The Recipient may use the Confidential Information solely for the purposes of providing or receiving EECA, as the case may be, in accordance with the Legislation and the Supply Agreement and for no other reason or...

AI summary The Recipient is restricted to using Confidential Information solely for EECA activities under the Supply Agreement and applicable Legislation, with no other permitted uses.

Protection of Confidential Information p. p. 45
Protection of Confidential Information 4. The Recipient shall hold the Confidential Information in strict confidence and shall strictly protect the Confidential Information from all harm, loss, theft, reproduction and unauthorized access,...

AI summary The Recipient is obligated to maintain strict confidentiality of shared information, protecting it from harm, loss, theft, unauthorized access, or disclosure. Disclosure is restricted to uses specified in the agreement, with protections mandated to be at least as rigorous as those applied to the Recipient's own confidential information.

Acknowledgements p. p. 45
Acknowledgements 5. The Recipient acknowledges that the Confidential Information is confidential and a trade secret and is owned by the Disclosing Party and is highly valuable and material to the interests, business and affairs of the Disc...

AI summary The Recipient acknowledges the confidentiality of the Confidential Information, which is owned by the Disclosing Party and considered a trade secret. Unauthorized disclosure is deemed detrimental to the Disclosing Party's interests.

Permitted Disclosures p. p. 45
Permitted Disclosures - 6. The Recipient shall be permitted to disclose relevant aspects of the Confidential Information to its employees and professional advisors to the extent that such disclosure is reasonably necessary for the performa...

AI summary The Recipient may disclose confidential information to employees and advisors with proper undertakings, notifying the Disclosing Party and ensuring compliance. Non-disclosure obligations do not apply if disclosure is legally required, but the Recipient must notify the Disclosing Party, seek protective orders, and remove commercially sensitive information when possible.

Equitable Remedy p. p. 45
Equitable Remedy 9. The Recipient acknowledges that any unauthorized use of the Confidential Information or any breach of its obligations under this Agreement will result in irreparable harm to the Disclosing Party which cannot be adequate...

AI summary The Recipient acknowledges that unauthorized use of Confidential Information would cause irreparable harm to the Disclosing Party, agreeing not to oppose interim equitable remedies. The Recipient also consents to non-exclusive remedies and confirms the fairness of these provisions, which survive agreement termination.

Residual Information p. p. 45
Residual Information 11. The Recipient or its designate or any other person having access to the Confidential Information pursuant to this Agreement shall not, during and after the termination of this Agreement, use in its business any Res...

AI summary The text defines 'Residual Information' as ideas, know-how, and techniques retained in memory after accessing confidential information. It prohibits the Recipient and others from using such information post-termination, emphasizing that unaided memory excludes intentional memorization for later use or disclosure.

Section 98 p. p. 45
Recipient Designate SCHEDULE "A" to CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT UNDERTAKING I ___________________________________________, HAVE READ AND AGREE TO ABIDE AND AM BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT IN THE CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT DATED T...

AI summary This document outlines a confidentiality agreement and references an approved EECA plan, subject to approval by the UARB. It also includes responses from E1 to the Industrial Group (IG).

E-16(C)E1 (NSUARB) IR-9, Attachment 1 Board Confidential (IR-9 - Attachment 1) 1 passage
Section 1 p. p. 0
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE The document you are attempting to access has been filed in confidence. Some exhibits, noted as confidential, contain information which if released might cause financial or other harm to the party filing it, or which...

AI summary The document is a confidentiality notice for a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. It states that certain exhibits contain confidential information and outlines procedures for accessing them, including contacting the Clerk of the Board. The notice includes contact details and a document number.

E-20NSPI (CA) RIR1 to RIR-54 - Redacted 1 passage
2020-2022 DSM CA IR-18 Attachment 1 Page 1 of 6 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) p. p. 39

AI summary A redacted regulatory proceeding document related to Nova Scotia Power's Demand Side Management (DSM) program from 2020-2022. The document is part of a confidential submission to the Nova Scotia Utility and Regulatory Board (NSUARB), focusing on DSM initiatives under Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI).

E-20(C)NSPI (CA) RIR1 to RIR-54 - Confidential 1 passage
Section 1 p. p. 0
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE The document you are attempting to access has been filed in confidence. Some exhibits, noted as confidential, contain information which if released might cause financial or other harm to the party filing it, or which...

AI summary The document is marked confidential, with access restricted under the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board's rules. Confidential exhibits may harm parties or violate privacy laws. Public redacted versions are available, and access requires a Confidentiality Agreement. Contact details for the Board are provided, along with document number 258806.

E-23NSPI (IG) RIR-1 to RIR-10 - Redacted 2 passages
2020-2022 DSM IG IR-05 Attachment 1 Page 9 of 158 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) p. p. 14
2020-2022 DSM IG IR-05 Attachment 1 Page 9 of 158 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED)

AI summary This document is a redacted attachment from a 2020-2022 Nova Scotia Demand Side Management (DSM) regulatory proceeding. It involves the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB), Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI/NS Power), and the NS Power System Operator (NSPSO).

Appendix G Stability Results 2021LL Cases p. p. 153
Appendix G Stability Results 2021LL Cases 2018 10 Year System Outlook Report Appendix B Page 83 of 84 2020-2022 DSM IG IR-05 Attachment 1 Page 157 of 158 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2017 NRIS Wind Study

AI summary Appendix G discusses stability results from the 2021LL cases, referencing the 2018 10 Year System Outlook Report and the 2017 NRIS Wind Study. Confidential information has been redacted, and the document highlights studies related to Nova Scotia's power system planning and renewable energy integration.

E-23(C)NSPI (IG) RIR-1 to RIR-10 - Confidential 1 passage
Section 1 p. p. 0
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE The document you are attempting to access has been filed in confidence. Some exhibits, noted as confidential, contain information which if released might cause financial or other harm to the party filing it, or which...

AI summary The document is marked confidential under Nova Scotia regulatory proceedings. Access requires a Confidentiality Agreement. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board provides contact details for requesting access. Document number 258806 is referenced.

E-24NSPI (NSUARB) RIR-1 to RIR-24 - Redacted 1 passage
2020-2022 DSM NSUARB IR-11 Attachment 1 Page 37 of 40 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) p. p. 53
2020-2022 DSM NSUARB IR-11 Attachment 1 Page 37 of 40 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED)

AI summary This redacted document is an attachment from a Nova Scotia Utility and Regulatory Board (NSUARB) proceeding related to Demand Side Management (DSM) programs from 2020-2022. It is part of a regulatory filing involving Nova Scotia Power (NSP) and Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS), with confidential information removed.

77574Letter from NSPI enclosing Responses to IRs and CU 2 passages
Confidentiality p. p. 0
Confidentiality NS Power requests confidential treatment of certain portions of its IR response. Confidentiality of IR responses and corresponding attachments is consistent with NS Power's past practice. The specific IRs and attachments fo...

AI summary NS Power is requesting confidential treatment for certain portions of its IR response, aligning with its past practice. The specific IRs and attachments, along with confidentiality justifications, are detailed in the text.

Information Request Reason for Confidentiality p. p. 0
Information Request Reason for Confidentiality CA IR-1 Identification of customers IG IR-6 Identification of non-FAM (below-the-line) customer pricing information NSUARB IR-1 Purchased power pricing information NSUARB IR-7 Forecast margina...

AI summary NS Power is requesting confidential treatment for specific information related to customer identification, pricing, and forecasted costs, under Rule 12 of the Board Regulatory Rules. They also seek approval for a Confidentiality Undertaking.

77575NSPI's Confidential Undertaking 4 passages
Section 3
- 1. NSPI will provide Designated Confidential Information, as defined herein, to the Designated Recipients as defined below. - 2. Designated Confidential Information shall consist of material, whether printed or electronic, which has been...

AI summary The text outlines the conditions under which Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) will provide Designated Confidential Information to specific recipients, including restrictions on access and the requirement for recipients to sign an undertaking before receiving such information.

Section 4
sidered a Designated Recipient. - 4. As a condition precedent to receiving Designated Confidential Information, the Designated Recipients shall sign the undertaking to which this schedule is attached.

AI summary The text outlines conditions for receiving Designated Confidential Information, requiring Designated Recipients to sign an attached undertaking as a prerequisite. No specific claims, entities, or cross-references are explicitly mentioned in the provided excerpt.

Section 5
- 5. No Designated Confidential Information furnished by NSPI shall be given or communicated to persons other than the Designated Recipients. For greater certainty, no Designated Confidential Information shall be provided to the clients of...

AI summary The text outlines confidentiality rules for Designated Confidential Information in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. NSPI restricts access to such information, allowing review only at its head office and limiting disclosure to Designated Recipients. Notes taken during review must remain confidential, and legal documents must reference confidential information via non-disclosing identifiers. The Board may use such information in deliberations but avoid reproducing it in decisions unless ruled otherwise.

Section 6
ally identified as such. In addition, Designated Parties will not object to the Board sitting in Camera to hear such evidence if requested by NSPI. - 9. Should any appeal or challenge to the Board's decision in this proceeding be taken, an...

AI summary The document outlines procedures for handling confidential information in regulatory proceedings, including returning such information after a final decision, exceptions for legal counsel, and restrictions on using confidential data solely in NSPI-related regulatory matters. It also addresses in-camera hearings and confidentiality during appeals.

77586Letter to NSPI approving CU and print exemption 1 passage
M09096 - DSM 2020-2022 Resource Plan and Supply Agreement p. p. 0
M09096 - DSM 2020-2022 Resource Plan and Supply Agreement The Board panel assigned to this matter, Peter W. Gurnham, Q.C., Chair, Roberta J. Clarke, Q.C., Member and Steven M. Murphy, MBA, P.Eng., Member, has reviewed NS Power's Confidenti...

AI summary The Board approves NS Power's Confidentiality Undertaking and print exemption request for the DSM 2020-2022 Resource Plan and Supply Agreement, reserving the right to request hard copies if necessary.

78612Compliance Filing 11 passages
11. CONFIDENTIAL AND PERSONAL INFORMATION p. pp. 219-220
11. CONFIDENTIAL AND PERSONAL INFORMATION - 11.1 The Parties have executed or agree to execute the confidentiality agreement attached hereto as Schedule "D" - Confidentiality (" Confidentiality Agreement "). - 11.2 EfficiencyOne shall be r...

AI summary The Parties agree to a confidentiality agreement (Schedule D) requiring EfficiencyOne to secure NSPI's personal information and indemnify NSPI against liabilities from misuse or unauthorized disclosure, including CASL violations. EfficiencyOne bears full responsibility for data security and potential legal consequences.

Confidential Information p. p. 233
Confidential Information 1. The Parties agree that for the purpose of this Agreement "Confidential Information" means all information, regardless of the form in which it is communicated or maintained and prepared by the Disclosing Party, a...

AI summary The Parties define 'Confidential Information' as all data disclosed under the Supply Agreement or as directed by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB), including reports, analyses, intellectual property, and other sensitive materials. This encompasses information filed with the Board in confidence, electronic access details, and explanations marked as confidential.

Permitted Scope of Use p. p. 233
Permitted Scope of Use 2. The Recipient may use the Confidential Information solely for the purposes of providing or receiving EECA, as the case may be, in accordance with the Legislation and the Supply Agreement and for no other reason or...

AI summary The Recipient is restricted to using Confidential Information solely for EECA purposes, adhering to the Legislation and Supply Agreement. This limitation ensures compliance with regulatory frameworks governing information usage in Nova Scotia's energy sector.

Protection of Confidential Information p. p. 233
Protection of Confidential Information 4. The Recipient shall hold the Confidential Information in strict confidence and shall strictly protect the Confidential Information from all harm, loss, theft, reproduction and unauthorized access,...

AI summary The Recipient is obligated to maintain strict confidentiality of shared information, protecting it from harm, loss, or unauthorized access using at least the same care as applied to their own confidential data. Disclosure is restricted except as explicitly permitted by the agreement.

Acknowledgements p. p. 233
Acknowledgements 5. The Recipient acknowledges that the Confidential Information is confidential and a trade secret and is owned by the Disclosing Party and is highly valuable and material to the interests, business and affairs of the Disc...

AI summary The Recipient acknowledges that Confidential Information is a trade secret owned by the Disclosing Party and that unauthorized disclosure would harm the Disclosing Party's interests. The information is deemed highly valuable and material to the Disclosing Party's business affairs.

Permitted Disclosures p. p. 233
Permitted Disclosures - 6. The Recipient shall be permitted to disclose relevant aspects of the Confidential Information to its employees and professional advisors to the extent that such disclosure is reasonably necessary for the performa...

AI summary The document outlines permitted disclosures of confidential information, allowing recipients to share it with employees and advisors under strict confidentiality conditions. Exceptions include legal obligations or court orders, requiring prior notice to the disclosing party and efforts to remove commercially sensitive data. The recipient remains liable for breaches by third parties.

Equitable Remedy p. p. 233
Equitable Remedy 9. The Recipient acknowledges that any unauthorized use of the Confidential Information or any breach of its obligations under this Agreement will result in irreparable harm to the Disclosing Party which cannot be adequate...

AI summary The Recipient acknowledges that unauthorized use of Confidential Information would cause irreparable harm to the Disclosing Party. The Recipient agrees not to oppose equitable remedies (e.g., injunctions) to enforce the Agreement and confirms that such provisions are fair and reasonable. These obligations survive Agreement termination.

Return of Information p. p. 233
Return of Information 10. On the earlier of either thirty (30) days following the termination of the Supply Agreement or at the written request of the Disclosing Party (and unless superceded by another form of writing), the Recipient shall...

AI summary The clause outlines obligations for returning or destroying confidential information within 30 days of a Supply Agreement's termination or upon the Disclosing Party's request. The Recipient must comply with deletion instructions and may retain one legal copy for legal obligations under the Agreement.

Residual Information p. p. 233
Residual Information 11. The Recipient or its designate or any other person having access to the Confidential Information pursuant to this Agreement shall not, during and after the termination of this Agreement, use in its business any Res...

AI summary The text defines 'Residual Information' as ideas, know-how, and techniques retained in memory after accessing confidential information. It prohibits the recipient and others from using such residual information post-agreement, emphasizing that unaided memory (without intentional memorization) is sufficient for retention.

Limited Rights p. p. 233
Limited Rights 12. The Recipient agrees that no rights are granted to Recipient other than the limited rights to use the Confidential Information on the terms of this Agreement. For certainty, no license is granted under this Agreement (di...

AI summary The Recipient is granted only limited rights to use Confidential Information under the Agreement, with explicit clarification that no licenses or rights under patents, copyrights, or other intellectual property are conferred. The agreement strictly confines usage to the terms outlined.

- Executed and delivered this day of 20__. p. p. 233
- Executed and delivered this day of 20__. EfficiencyOne Nova Scotia Power Incorporated By: By: Name: Name: Title: Title: SCHEDULE "A" to CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT UNDERTAKING I, HAVE READ AND AGREE TO ABIDE AND AM BOUND BY THE TERMS AND C...

AI summary This document is a confidentiality agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, including a schedule with an undertaking and a reference to an Energy Efficiency Conservation Agreement (EECA) plan subject to approval by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB).

79512Draft Terms of Reference 1 passage
Disclaimer and Restrictions p. p. 1
Disclaimer and Restrictions This Terms of Reference is confidential and is intended solely for the use of the recipient to assist with its intended purpose. This Terms of Reference is not intended for general use, circulation or publicatio...

AI summary The Terms of Reference are confidential and restricted to the recipient's intended use. Unauthorized circulation, reproduction, or reliance on the document is prohibited, with KPMG disclaiming liability for any resulting costs or damages. The document is governed by an engagement letter dated September 26, 2019.

79681Executed Supply Agreement from EOne and NS Power 9 passages
Preamble p. pp. 11-27
10.2 Where EfficiencyOne subcontracts any part of the EECA. EfficiencyOne shall preserve 2 and protect the rights of the Parties under this Agreement with respect to the EECA to 3 be supplied or performed under subcontract, and shall be as...

AI summary The text outlines contractual obligations and responsibilities under an agreement involving EfficiencyOne and NSPI, focusing on subcontracting, confidentiality, performance requirements, and force majeure provisions. It emphasizes the need for EfficiencyOne to protect NSPI's interests and maintain compliance with regulations.

27 Permitted Scope of Use p. p. 27
27 Permitted Scope of Use 28 2. 29 30 The Recipient may use the Confidential Information solely for the purposes of providing or receiving EECA, as the case may be, in accordance with the Legislation and the Supply Agreement and for no oth...

AI summary The Recipient is restricted to using Confidential Information exclusively for EECA purposes, as governed by the Legislation and Supply Agreement, with no other permitted uses.

34 Protection of ConfidentiaJ Information p. pp. 27-30
34 Protection of ConfidentiaJ Information 35 4. 36 37 38 39 40 The Recipient shall hold the Confidential Information in strict confidence and shall strictly protect the Confidential Information from all harm, loss, theft, reproduction and...

AI summary The Recipient is required to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information, protecting it from harm, loss, theft, or unauthorized access using at least the same care applied to their own confidential data. Disclosure is restricted except as explicitly permitted by the Agreement.

Acknowledgements p. p. 30
Acknowledgements 3 9 The Recipient acknowledges that the Confidential Information is confidential and a trade secret and is owned by the Disclosing Party and is highly valuable and material to the interests, business and affairs of the Dis...

AI summary The recipient acknowledges the confidentiality of information owned by the disclosing party, emphasizing its value and the harm caused by unauthorized disclosure.

Permitted Disclosures p. p. 30
Permitted Disclosures - 10 6. The Recipient shall be permitted to disclose relevant aspects of the Confidential 11 Information to its employees and professional advisors to the extent that such 12 disclosure is reasonably necessary for the...

AI summary The Recipient may disclose Confidential Information to employees and advisors if necessary for their duties, requiring prior notification and signed undertakings. Exceptions include legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory disclosures, with requirements to notify the Disclosing Party, seek protective orders, and remove commercially sensitive data when possible.

3 Equitable Remedy p. p. 30
3 Equitable Remedy 4 9. The Recipient acknowledges that any unauthorized use of the Confidential Information or any breach of its obligations under this Agreement will result in irreparable harm to the Disclosing Party which cannot be adeq...

AI summary The Recipient acknowledges that unauthorized use of Confidential Information will cause irreparable harm to the Disclosing Party, allowing the latter to seek equitable remedies without opposition. The provisions are deemed fair and reasonable, surviving agreement termination.

16 · Return of Information p. p. 30
16 · Return of Information 17 10. On the earlier of either thirty (30) days following the termination of the Supply Agreement or at the written request of the Disclosing Party (and unless superceded by another form of writing), the Recipie...

AI summary The provision outlines obligations for returning confidential information under a Supply Agreement, requiring the Recipient to return, destroy, or delete such information within 30 days of termination or upon the Disclosing Party's request, with an exception allowing retention of one legal copy for legal obligations.

29 Residuallnformation p. p. 30
29 Residuallnformation 30 11. The Recipient or its designate or any other person having access to the Confidential Information pursuant to this Agreement shall not, during and after the termination of this Agreement, use in its business an...

AI summary The text defines 'Residual Information' as knowledge retained in the unaided memory of a skilled individual after accessing confidential information. It prohibits the Recipient and others from using such residual information post-agreement, emphasizing that intentional memorization is required for information to be considered retained. The definition focuses on unintentional retention and protection of proprietary knowledge.

800 p. pp. 30-34
800 SCHEDULE "A" to CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT 2 3 UNDERTAKING 4 5 I I HAVE READ AND 6 AGREE TO ABIDE AND AM BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET 7 OUT IN THE CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT DATED THE DAY OF 8 BETWEEN EFFICIENCYONE AND NOVA SCOT...

AI summary This document contains a confidentiality agreement and schedule related to an undertaking by EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, with a reference to an EECA plan subject to approval by the UARB.

80915EfficiencyOne Performance Alignment Study 1 passage
Restrictions and Disclaimer p. pp. 10-11
Restrictions and Disclaimer This report is intended solely to assist EfficiencyOne with conducting the study to assess the factors that resulted in its historic underspending of planned Demand Side Management (DSM) budgets and historic exc...

AI summary KPMG's confidential report for EfficiencyOne outlines its limited scope, non-liability, and use restrictions. It is not legal advice or an audit, intended solely for internal use or NSUARB submission. Key entities include EfficiencyOne, KPMG, NSUARB, and the DSM program.

81349DSMAG Revised Terms of Reference 1 passage
Deliverables: p. p. 4
Deliverables: To achieve this outcome and benefit, the DSMAG shall develop and adopt a process whereby: - 1. E1 shall identify, in a timely manner, proposed applications, requests or questions for determination it intends to file with the...

AI summary The DSMAG outlines a process for E1 to identify regulatory filings with the NSUARB, schedule stakeholder meetings, and establish a Prehearing Process for member feedback. Submissions during this process are confidential but must align with future regulatory positions, aiming to reduce contested matters before the NSUARB.

84486DSMAG Revised Terms of Reference 2021 Revisions Clean 1 passage
Deliverables: p. p. 4
Deliverables: To achieve this outcome and benefit, the DSMAG shall develop and adopt a process whereby: - 1. E1 shall identify, in a timely manner, proposed applications, requests or questions for determination it intends to file with the...

AI summary The DSMAG outlines a process for E1 to identify applications for NSUARB review, engage stakeholders through prehearing meetings, and ensure timely feedback to reduce contested matters. Submissions during this process are confidential but must align with future regulatory positions.

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