Topic:"Demand Side Management" in M03096

April 30, 2010 Ms. Nancy McNeil Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Utilities and Review Board Dear Ms. I\1cNeil: I am writing on behalf of Efficiency Nova· Scotia (ENS) to seek approval from the Utilities and Review Board (UARB)...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) is requesting initial funding approval from the Utilities and Review Board (UARB) for its operations. The proposed budget estimates initial operational costs between $1,155,000 and $1,380,000, with the Province of Nova Scotia having already contributed $391,600 in the form of a cash grant and in-kind assistance.

ENS goes on to say: ENS proposes a block funding approach under which NSPI would pay ENS an amount that is equal to the attached twelve-month budget minus the contribution received from the PNS. In addition, this funding \AJould include an...

AI summary ENS proposes a block funding approach where NSPI would pay ENS based on a twelve-month budget, including additional costs for developing the 2012 plan and transitioning DSM programs. The estimated total block funding is around $2,040,000.

The Board requested that NSPI review and comment on the ENS request. In a letter dated May 21, 2010 from Alan Richardson, Vice President, Integrated Customer Services of NSPI, NSPI stated as follows: NSPI believes the overall estimate of $...

AI summary The Board requested NSPI to review and comment on ENS's funding request. NSPI found the proposed budget of $2.04 million reasonable and expects ENS to manage costs within the 2010 and 2011 DSM program budgets. The Board approved the initial budget and directed NSPI to fund it, subject to a transition plan and conditions.

requested by ENS. The Board anticipates that these arrangements will be detailed in a transition plan which itself is subject to Board approval. This approval is subject to the following conditions: - 1. These funds are to be expended excl...

AI summary The Board has approved ENS's transition plan subject to conditions, including exclusive use of funds for DSM expenditures, quarterly and annual reporting, and notification of material changes. The Board expects ongoing reports on ENS's activities and the transition working group.

- 43 (1) Nova Scotia Power shall pay to the Corporation an assessment, as determined by the Review Board, to cover the start-up costs of the Corporation related to electricity demand-side management. - (2) Nova Scotia Power may recover the...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) proposes to recover a $2.04 million assessment from ratepayers through a DSM Cost Recovery Rider, following approval from the Utility and Ratepayer Board (UARB). The funds will be used to cover start-up costs for electricity demand-side management and will be expensed to the 2010 DSM program budget.

Efficiency Nova Scotia Funding - P-199 Your letter dated May 21,2010, regarding the above-noted matter, stated that Nova Scotia Power Inc. ("NSPI") proposes to expense the initial Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation ("ENSC") funding of $2,0...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. proposes to expense an initial $2,040,000 in Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation funding to the 2010 DSM program budget and recover those costs through the DSM Cost Recovery Rider. The letter requests clarification on whether this funding is included in the approved or proposed 2010 or 2011 DSM program budgets.

May 27, 2010 Ms. Nancy McNeil Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3P6 Efficiency Nova Scotia Funding - P-199 Dear Ms. McNeil: Thank you for your letter of...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) clarifies that the funding requested by Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) for its establishment would be categorized as 'Administrative' and is expected to be covered within the existing DSM program budgets, with some administrative efficiencies anticipated from consolidating energy efficiency activities.

ies within past DSM program budget envelopes. Examples include the additional costs associated with the design and development of DSM Data System and fuel substation studies. May 27, 2010 Page 2 of 2 Based on the foregoing points and NSPI'...

AI summary NSPI expects ENS to manage DSM program start-up costs within the approved budget and the proposed 2011 budget. The DSM Cost Recovery Mechanism is designed to recover actual costs, and NSPI will monitor progress and update the PDWG and the Board on expenditures and energy savings.

Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation Funding - P-199 On April 30, 2010 Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation ("ENS") sought approval from the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") for initial funding of ENS by Nova Scotia Power Inc...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENS) requested initial funding from the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSURB) in 2010, citing a provisional budget of $1.155 million to $1.38 million for its first year of operations. The Province of Nova Scotia contributed $391,600, and ENS proposed a 'true up' process to adjust funding based on actual costs.

ENS goes on to say: ENS proposes a block funding approach under which NSPI would pay ENS an amount that is equal to the attached twelve-month budget minus the contribution received from the PNS. In addition, this funding \AJould include an...

AI summary ENS proposes a block funding approach where NSPI would pay ENS based on a twelve-month budget, minus contributions from PNS, and include additional funds for developing the 2012 plan, consultant engagement, and transitioning DSM programs. Estimated costs are around $2.04 million.

Accordingly, the total funding sought by ENS is three components as follows: 1. 2012 DSM development plan $ 600,000; 2. Transition planning / execution $ 450,000; 3. Start-up funding ($1,380,000 minus $391,600) $ 988,400. TOTAL $2,038,400...

AI summary The total funding sought by Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) consists of three components: a 2012 DSM development plan, transition planning/execution, and start-up funding. Section 43 of the Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation Act mandates that NSPI pay an assessment for start-up costs to ENS, which can be recovered through rates as determined by the UARB.

The Board requested that NSPI review and comment on the ENS request. In a letter dated May 21, 2010 from Alan Richardson, Vice President, Integrated Customer Services of NSPI, NSPI stated as follows: NSPI believes the overall estimate of $...

AI summary The Board requested NSPI to review and comment on ENS's funding request. NSPI found the estimated cost of $2.04 million reasonable and agreed to fund it upon UARB approval. The Board approved the initial budget and directed NSPI to fund it, subject to conditions and a transition plan.

requested by ENS. The Board anticipates that these arrangements will be detailed in a transition plan which itself is subject to Board approval. This approval is subject to the following conditions: - 1. These funds are to be expended excl...

AI summary The Board has approved the use of funds by ENS for DSM electricity expenditures, subject to conditions including quarterly and annual reporting, and reporting of material changes. The transition plan is also subject to Board approval.