Topic:"Cybersecurity" in M12249

M12249 – EfficiencyOne (E1) Application for Approval of the 2026 DSM Extension 1 Request IR-01: 2 3 Has E1 conducted a risk assessment related to its cyber security? If so, please describe. [MAY 4 REQUIRE CONFIDENTIAL RESPONSE] 5 6 Respons...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) has submitted an application (M12249) for approval of the 2026 DSM Extension. The proceeding includes a request (IR-01) asking whether E1 conducted a cybersecurity risk assessment, with potential for a confidential response. No response is provided in the excerpt.

4.1 Industrial Group [28] The Industrial Group argues that although the specific investment amount for the 2026 DSM extension has been prescribed by the legislation, the Board must still consider whether the proposed 2026 DSM Plan is in th...

AI summary The Industrial Group argues that the Board must evaluate the 2026 DSM Plan's cost-effectiveness, reasonableness, and spending allocation to ensure ratepayer interests. Recommendations include engaging DSMAG, rejecting exclusions of savings from specific programs, addressing cybersecurity breach impacts, and coordinating data collection between E1 and NSPI. The Group also urges E1 to manage budgeted spending by customer class and address tariff amendment requirements.

5.7 NS Power Cyber Attack [75] On August 21, 2025, E1 advised the Board that the cybersecurity incident at NS Power affected NS Power's ability to transfer customer consumption advanced metering infrastructure data to E1, resulting in the...

AI summary A cybersecurity incident at NS Power disrupted data transfer to E1, suspending E1's Residential Behaviour Program. E1 stated no material changes to 2026 programs are anticipated but committed to updates. The Board accepted E1's response but emphasized prompt issue identification.

6.0 CONCLUSION AND SUMMARY OF BOARD FINDINGS [90] The Board approves E1's proposed performance targets for the 2026 DSM year and the amendments to its 2023-2025 DSM Supply Agreement with NS Power to incorporate the legislative changes and...

AI summary The Board approves E1's 2026 DSM performance targets and amends its DSM Supply Agreement with NSP. E1 must address concerns in its programs, engage with DSMAG, and report PAC results. An Order will be issued.

ORDER EfficiencyOne (E1) applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board on April 30, 2025, for approval of amendments to the Board-approved 2023-2025 DSM Agreement necessary to incorporate legislative changes to the Public Utilities Act directing...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) requested amendments to its 2023-2025 DSM Agreement to extend it to 2026 with a plan cost of $63.75 million. The Board approved the amendments and performance targets for 2026, while directing E1 to address concerns regarding its demand response programs and include cybersecurity-related impacts and PAC test results in its reports.

Request IR-1: - Has E1 conducted a risk assessment related to its cyber security? If so, please describe. [MAY - REQUIRE CONFIDENTIAL RESPONSE]

AI summary Request IR-1 asks E1 whether it has conducted a cybersecurity risk assessment and, if so, to describe it. The response may require confidentiality. The inquiry focuses on E1's cybersecurity practices and potential disclosure constraints.

Request IR-3: - Does E1 currently have cyber insurance coverage? If so, please describe this coverage. [MAY - REQUIRE CONFIDENTIAL RESPONSE]

AI summary Request IR-3 asks whether E1 currently holds cyber insurance coverage and requests a description of such coverage, noting that the response may require confidentiality. The inquiry focuses on E1's insurance status related to cybersecurity risks.

Request for Board Only Confidential Treatment EfficiencyOne requests Board Only Confidential Treatment of the following: - o NSEB IR 01 Redacted, request for Board Only Confidential treatment - o NSEB IR 02 Redacted, request for Board Only...

AI summary EfficiencyOne requests Board Only Confidential Treatment for three IRs (NSEB IR 01-03) containing sensitive cyber security information. The request is signed by James R. Gogan and references Matter M12249 participants.

Conclusion The Industrial Group recommends that the Board: - 1. Take into consideration the cost-effectiveness results provided in relation to the program and/or measure level, in addition to the portfolio level, considering the requiremen...

AI summary The Industrial Group recommends the NSUARB consider cost-effectiveness at program and portfolio levels, engage DSMAG pre-2027-2031 plan filing, reject Mr. Peach's savings exclusion, mandate E1's comprehensive DR analysis, coordinate with NSPI on overlapping programs, and manage budgeted spending. E1 must address cybersecurity breach impacts and clarify Supply Agreement amendments.

4.6 NS POWER CYBER ATTACK - 14 The Industrial Group has requested that E1 outline any revisions to its 2026 programs in relation to the - 15 impacts of the Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) cybersecurity breach and the Residential Behaviou...

AI summary The Industrial Group requests E1 to outline revisions to 2026 programs related to the NS Power cyber attack and the Residential Behaviour program. E1 states no material changes are anticipated but will collaborate with NS Power and report updates to the Board and stakeholders.

4.1 Industrial Group [28] The Industrial Group argues that although the specific investment amount for the 2026 DSM extension has been prescribed by the legislation, the Board must still consider whether the proposed 2026 DSM Plan is in th...

AI summary The Industrial Group argues the Board must evaluate the 2026 DSM Plan's cost-effectiveness, ensure E1 manages spending reasonably, and address overlapping programs and cybersecurity impacts. It recommends engaging DSMAG, rejecting certain savings exclusions, and requiring detailed analysis for demand response programming. The group also urges E1 to address impacts from the NSPI cybersecurity breach and clarify tariff amendments.

r the very large sample size. Dr. Peach stated that for very large sample sizes, statistical significance loses meaning and it is necessary to, instead, gauge performance using practical significance. [57] Econoler did not agree with Dr. P...

AI summary Econoler and Dr. Peach disagree on evaluating program effectiveness, with Econoler citing industry standards for residential behavior programs and Dr. Peach emphasizing practical significance. The Industrial Group warns that adopting Dr. Peach's recommendations would increase 2026 program costs and highlights E1's suspended residential program due to NS Power's cybersecurity incident, requesting revisions to achieve performance targets.

5.3.1 Findings [59] The issues raised by Dr. Peach leading to his recommendation to disallow the claimed energy and demand savings in four programs are of concern to the Board. [60] Regarding the compressed air leak audits under the BNI Cu...

AI summary The Board addresses concerns raised by Dr. Peach regarding energy savings claims in four programs, including deviations from the UMP Protocol in compressed air audits and the Residential Behaviour Program's lack of direct savings. Econoler's explanations are accepted but require more detailed reporting. The Board directs evaluations for program improvements and retention of 2024 savings, while suspending the Residential Behaviour Program due to cybersecurity issues.

5.7 NS Power Cyber Attack [75] On August 21, 2025, E1 advised the Board that the cybersecurity incident at NS Power affected NS Power's ability to transfer customer consumption advanced metering infrastructure data to E1, resulting in the...

AI summary A cybersecurity incident at NS Power disrupted data transfer to E1, suspending its Residential Behaviour Program. E1 stated no material changes to 2026 programs are anticipated but will provide updates. The Board accepted E1's response but emphasized prompt issue identification.

6.0 CONCLUSION AND SUMMARY OF BOARD FINDINGS [90] The Board approves E1's proposed performance targets for the 2026 DSM year and the amendments to its 2023-2025 DSM Supply Agreement with NS Power to incorporate the legislative changes and...

AI summary The Board approves E1's 2026 DSM performance targets and amends its agreement with NS Power. Directives include engaging with DSMAG, addressing program concerns, including PAC test results, and handling cybersecurity impacts. E1 must address demand response program concerns and revise mid-course adjustment processes in its upcoming DSM Plan.