Topic:"Cost Deferral" in M03669

Telephone conversation with Colleen, OPA, November 8, 2010. 1 Request IR-14: 3 principles and establish an open and transparent methodology for allocating 4 common costs between the two segments of electricity and other fuels. 5 6  Produc...

AI summary The document outlines requests and responses related to cost allocation frameworks, TRC application levels, and program consolidation. ENSC plans to submit a cost allocation framework to the UARB in 2011, and there is a discussion about the TRC application level and the rationale for collapsing the Low-Income program into the Existing Houses program.

uld be pursued. There is - little if any downside to front loading savings and doing so potentially provides ENSC - greater flexibility in out years to pursue more innovative and comprehensive savings

AI summary The text advocates for front-loading energy efficiency savings to provide ENSC greater flexibility in future years for innovative initiatives, with minimal downside. This approach may allow for more comprehensive savings strategies later.

May 20, 2011 1 1. INTRODUCTION 2 3 In this proceeding, UARB approval is requested for the proposed Electricity Demand 4 Side Management Plan for 2012 (the 2012 DSM Plan). 5 6 ENSC, as DSM Administrator, filed its Closing Submission in this...

AI summary The document outlines the submission of a reply to the Closing Submissions in a proceeding requesting UARB approval for the 2012 DSM Plan. The Consumer Advocate requests a revision to the cost allocation methodology for Enabling Strategies, suggesting a more equitable method based on shared benefits across rate classes. ENSC acknowledges the argument but does not explicitly commit to revising the methodology.

Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation ("ENSC"), which was created by legislation that was proclaimed January 22, 2010, is subject to regulation by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board ("NSUARB" or "Board"). It filed its first Electricity...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) is regulated by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB). ENSC filed its first Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Plan, the 2012 DSM Plan, and the NSUARB issued a decision and order in 2011. With ENSC's expanded mandate, the Board directed ENSC to develop a cost allocation model and policy to track time and costs for electric and other fuel mandates.