N-1DSM Cost Recovery Rider for January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 10/1/2010
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eliminary allocation of the DSM expenditures, as accepted in the Board's order NSUARB-NSPI-P-884(3) dated July 27th, 2010, under item (4 was predicated on MEUNSC data inputs from the fiscal year 2010. The GRLF load sales as used for the DC...
AI summary The document references a preliminary allocation of DSM expenditures based on a 2010 Board order and discusses the use of GRLF load sales for DCRR purposes. It also outlines the approval of DSM Cost Recovery Rider charges for 2011, with the funds to be used for Efficiency Nova Scotia's programs.
DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT COST RECOVERY RIDER
AI summary The document introduces the Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider, a regulatory mechanism for recovering DSM program costs. It references key entities and acronyms relevant to Nova Scotia's energy regulation and efficiency initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDEPENDENT DSM ADMINISTRATOR It shall be the responsibility of the independent Demand Side Management Administrator (Administrator) to apply to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB) to seek approval of all de...
AI summary The independent DSM Administrator must seek UARB approval for all DSM/energy efficiency programs and related costs. By June 1 of the prior year, the Administrator must notify NSPI of approved program amounts, anticipated energy savings, and prior year program performance metrics.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. On or before October 1 in the year preceding the implementation of the approved programs, Nova Scotia Power Inc. shall apply to the UARB to seek approval of the Demand Side Management (DSM) Cost R...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) must apply to the Utility and Review Board (URAB) by October 1st of the year prior to program implementation to seek approval for the Demand Side Management (DSM) Cost Recovery Rider amounts and pay the approved amount monthly to the Administrator.
DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT COST RECOVERY: The monthly amount computed under each of the rate schedules to which this DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) is applicable shall be increased or decreased by the DCRR at a class-specific rate per kilowatt...
AI summary The document outlines the formula for calculating the Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR), which adjusts monthly rates based on a class-specific rate per kilowatt hour of consumption. The formula is DCRR = PCR + BA, though specific definitions for PCR and BA are not provided in the excerpt.
PCR = PROGRAM COST RECOVERY The PCR includes all estimated costs for each upcoming twelve month period for demand side management and energy efficiency programs that have been requested by the Administrator and approved by the Board ("appr...
AI summary The Program Cost Recovery (PCR) mechanism covers costs for approved demand-side management (DSM) and energy efficiency programs, including planning, implementation, and evaluation expenses. For 2010–2012, PCR calculations use Schedule B's cost allocation methodology, which may be modified post-2012 by the Utility and Review Board (URAB).
BA = BALANCE ADJUSTMENT The BA will be calculated for each rate class separately on a calendar year basis and is used to reconcile the difference between the amount of revenues actually billed through the PCR and the revenues which should...
AI summary The Balance Adjustment (BA) reconciles revenues billed via the Program Cost Recovery (PCR) mechanism with actual program costs annually. Changes to the Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) take effect in bills after their effective date, ensuring alignment between billed amounts and program expenditures.