Topic/Matter Intersection

Topic:"Demand Side Management" in M12521

Matter: Nova Scotia Power Inc. - Application for 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR)
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N-1Application 17 passages
Application for 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) p. p. 2
Application for 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) NS Power October 22, 2025

AI summary This document is an application by NS Power for the 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR). It outlines the request for cost recovery related to demand-side management programs in Nova Scotia.

PARTIALLY CONFIDENTIAL (Appendices Only) p. p. 2
PARTIALLY CONFIDENTIAL (Appendices Only) 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 3 1.0 Introduction 3 4 2.0 Effect of DCRR on Class Revenue 7 5 3.0 2026 Program Cost Recovery 8 6 4.0 2026 Balance Adjustment 8 7 4.1 Financing Costs 8 8 5.0 Relief Sought 9 9...

AI summary The document outlines the introduction to a regulatory proceeding concerning Nova Scotia Power's 2022-2024 General Rate Application, referencing the Nova Scotia Energy Board's decision and the impact of the Demand-Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) on class revenue.

Section 6 p. p. 2
- 1 $63.75 million for the 2026 Plan year. On April 30, 2025, E1 filed its proposed 2026 DSM - 2 Extension Plan, which remains an open Matter before the Board (M12249). 3 - 4 For the 2026 DCRR, the PCR is set to collect E1's proposed 2026...

AI summary The document outlines E1's proposed 2026 DSM Extension Plan and the associated 2026 DCRR, noting that variances in contract spending over the 2023-2026 period will be adjusted in future DCRR Applications. The matter remains open before the Board (M12249).

Section 8 p. pp. 3-4
2 The DCRR charges for 2026 as set out in Figure 1 were developed in accordance with the revised 3 allocation of the DSM costs as agreed by Customer Representatives who, along with NS Power, 4 have engaged in a collaborative process to rea...

AI summary NS Power is proposing to revise the allocation of the Demand Side Management (DSM) Rider by removing the 25% allocation to system benefit, making it 100% allocated to program costs. This change aims to better align cost responsibility with direct beneficiaries and simplify cost-of-service treatment, as supported by stakeholder feedback and the Elenchus Report.

Section 9 p. pp. 3-4
ts. This is also described in more detail within the Elenchus Report.[6](#page-4-0) 22 6 M12451: Exhibit N-8 2026-2027 GRA Appendix 9-13: Section 5.9 DSM Rider - 1 The revision to the allocation of DSM costs is reflected in the clean and r...

AI summary The document discusses the revision to the allocation of DSM costs within the 2026 DCRR, referencing clean and redline versions in Appendices B-1 and B-2. It also mentions the recovery of DSM costs from OATT MEUs, as budgeted by E1, and refers to Figure 2 for details.

Figure 2 – Direct DSM Billings for OATT MEUs[7](#page-5-0) 10 p. p. 4
Figure 2 – Direct DSM Billings for OATT MEUs[7](#page-5-0) 10 MEU Monthly PCR Payments Annual PCR Amounts Customer A 26,446 317,355 Customer B 4,321 51,858 Customer C 3,496 41,956 Customer D 944 11,324 Total 35,208 422,492 Recovery of the...

AI summary The document outlines the recovery of DSM costs from OATT MEUs through monthly billings and discusses the application of DCRR charges or credits for RtR customers based on the Board's recent ruling.

Preamble p. pp. 4-8
DATE FILED: October 22, 2025 Page 6 of 10 7 Appendix A-1 2025 Program Cost Recovery (PCR) and Appendix A-2 2025 Balance Adjustment (BA) 8 Please note that in contrast to the previous DCRR submissions, NS Power does not break out these amou...

AI summary The document discusses the 2025 Program Cost Recovery (PCR) and Balance Adjustment (BA) submissions by NS Power. It notes the removal of system benefits from the DSM cost allocation process, leading to a change in how costs are distributed between the BUTU class and MEUs. The document also references a retail supplier license application and outlines how DSM costs will be collected and remitted.

10 2.0 EFFECT OF DCRR ON CLASS REVENUE p. pp. 5-6
10 2.0 EFFECT OF DCRR ON CLASS REVENUE 11 - 12 The proposed 2026 DCRR represents an average rate increase of 0.2 percent to Fuel Adjustment - 13 Mechanism (FAM) customers as set out in Figure 3. 14

AI summary The proposed 2026 DCRR is expected to result in an average rate increase of 0.2 percent for Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) customers, as illustrated in Figure 3.

Figure 3 – 2026 PCR and BA - Effect of updated DSM Charges on Class Revenues[10](#page-6-1) 15 p. p. 6
Figure 3 – 2026 PCR and BA - Effect of updated DSM Charges on Class Revenues[10](#page-6-1) 15 Percentage Increase Rate Class PCR BA Total Domestic Service Tariff (0.1) 0.1 0.1 Small General Tariff 0.2 (0.3) (0.1) General Tariff 0.6 0.0 0....

AI summary The table in Figure 3 illustrates the effect of updated DSM charges on class revenues for different rate classes in 2026. It shows varying percentages of increase or decrease in PCR and BA for each rate class, indicating the financial impact of the changes.

10 Appendix C- Proof of Revenue, "Percent increase in summary" tab. p. pp. 6-8
10 Appendix C- Proof of Revenue, "Percent increase in summary" tab. 1 3.0 2026 PROGRAM COST RECOVERY 2 3 The 2026 PCR is designed to recover the 2026 program budgeted costs of $63.75 million, as per 4 E1's 2026 DSM Extension Application.11...

AI summary This document discusses the 2026 Program Cost Recovery (PCR) and Balance Adjustment (BA) mechanisms, designed to recover and adjust for program costs and sales volume variances. It references E1's 2026 DSM Extension Application and the Board's decision on the 2025 DCRR, which mandates adjustments to exclude interest and update charges.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF FRANCHISE HOLDER p. pp. 8-14
RESPONSIBILITIES OF FRANCHISE HOLDER It is the responsibility of the holder of the electric efficiency and conservation franchise granted under Section 79C of the Public Utilities Act (Franchise Holder) to apply to the NSEB to seek approva...

AI summary The franchise holder under Section 79C of the Public Utilities Act is responsible for seeking NSEB approval for all DSM activities, plans, and programs, as well as related costs. NS Power must apply for DSM Cost Recovery Rider amounts by October 1 of the year before program implementation and pay the approved amount monthly to the franchise holder.

PCR = Program Cost Recovery p. pp. 8-15
PCR = Program Cost Recovery The PCR includes all estimated costs for the upcoming calendar year for the DSM Plan that has been requested by the Franchise Holder and approved by the NSEB (Approved DSM). It includes the cost of planning, dev...

AI summary The Program Cost Recovery (PCR) includes estimated costs for the Approved DSM Plan for the upcoming year, covering planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of DSM programs. The PCR is calculated using the cost allocation methodology from Schedule B of the tariff.

2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider Charges p. p. 12
2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider Charges The Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) charges, along with its components, (PCR) and (BA), for the period from the approved effective date of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 are as f...

AI summary The document outlines the Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) charges for the period from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, including its components, PCR and BA.

2025 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider Charges p. p. 15
2025 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider Charges The Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) charges, along with its components, (PCR) and (BA), for the period from the approved effective date of January 1, 2025 2026 to December 31, 202...

AI summary The document outlines the Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) charges for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026, including its components, PCR and BA.

Applicable Tariff PCR (cents per kWh) BA (cents per kWh) DCRR (cents per p. p. 15
Applicable Tariff PCR (cents per kWh) BA (cents per kWh) DCRR (cents per kWh) Domestic Service, Domestic Service Time-of-Day, Domestic Service Time-of-Use, Domestic Service Critical Peak Pricing 0.6420.657 0.006- 0.024 0.6480.633 Small Gen...

AI summary The document presents a table outlining various applicable tariffs, including Program Cost Recovery (PCR), Base Adjustment (BA), and Demand-Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) rates for different service categories. It also notes that the Balance Adjustment for 2023 will be effective from January 1, 2025, and will be based on revenue collected between February 2, 2023, and December 31, 2023, compared to DSM costs incurred during that period.

Conditions p. pp. 17-18
Conditions - For bundled service customers, other than those who take service in the Wholesale Market (whether in whole or in part), this approach applies to classes as a whole (not to individual customers). - For customers who take servic...

AI summary The conditions outlined apply to bundled service customers, distinguishing between those who take service in the Wholesale Market and those who do not. The approach applies to classes as a whole for non-Wholesale Market customers and to individual customers for those in the Wholesale Market. It also applies to total Approved DSM costs.

2026 DSM Rider Appendix C has been filed electronically. p. p. 18
2026 DSM Rider Appendix C has been filed electronically. RATE SCHEDULES units 2025 2026 Variance % Variance Domestic Service Tariff (Standard Offer) Customer Charge $/mo 19.1700 19.170 0.000 0.0% Energy Charges Base cost of fuel Non-fuel S...

AI summary The 2026 DSM Rider Appendix C has been filed electronically, showing no changes in the Domestic Service Tariff and Domestic Service Time-of-Day Tariff for 2026 compared to 2025. Key components like customer charge, energy charges, and various fees remain unchanged, with no variance in rates or percentages.

N-1-(i)Appendix A-1 - Redacted 1 passage
COLUMN Α В С D EF G
(1 )2026-2027 GRA Appendix 12 A-C, Section 5.9 DSM Rider COLUMN Α В С D EF G Н ı J K L М N O P Q Line # _ associat Allocation 2026 DSM Program Costs associated with benefits realized by participating classes System Benefit Costs allocation...

AI summary This section of the document outlines the allocation of 2026 DSM Program Costs among different rate classes, including residential, small general, and large general/small industrial. It details the distribution of costs based on demand and energy relative shares, as well as the associated sales forecast and PCR riders.

N-1-(ii)Appendix A-2 - Redacted 1 passage
COLUMN A B C D
- COLUMN A B C D E F G H I J K Line # Volume variance owed to/(from) customers Sales Forecast Charges and Payments (1) Table 4: 2026 BA -Allocation of 2024 program costs among rate classes 12 Months Actual collection in DSM rider Jan to De...

AI summary The table outlines the allocation of 2024 program costs among different rate classes in Nova Scotia for the 2026 BA rider, showing actual versus estimated collection, amounts before and with interest, and the total owed to customers for each category.

N-2NSPI (CA) RIR 1 to 2 1 passage
NON-CONFIDENTIAL p. p. 2
NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Program Cost Recovery 4 5 With Reference to the PCR Allocations by rate class provided in Appendix A-1 on Page 1 of 6 4 and NSPI's statement at lines 1 and 2 of Page 4 of the Application that E1's propo...

AI summary The document addresses a request regarding how NSPI would handle changes to class cost allocations resulting from a final decision on E1's 2026 DSM Extension Plan (M12249). NSPI indicates that any changes could be addressed through the Balance Adjustment (BA) mechanism of the DCRR.

N-3NSPI (NSEB) RIR 1 to 11 - Redacted 5 passages
2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (IG M12521) NSPI Responses to IG Information Requests p. pp. 5-8
2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (IG M12521) NSPI Responses to IG Information Requests 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Reference: Ex. N-1 DCRR Application, Page 5 4 5 "… NS Power is proposing to remove the allocation to system benefit, 6 7 8 so that 100 p...

AI summary The document discusses NSPI's response to information requests regarding the 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider. NSPI confirms that 100% of DSM costs will be allocated to customer classes based on program spending, including Enabling Strategies, and that this allocation is based on E1's planned spending as filed in the 2026 DSM Extension application.

Section 5 p. p. 5
2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (IG M12521) NSPI Responses to IG Information Requests

AI summary This document outlines Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s (NSPI) responses to information requests related to the 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (IG M12521). It provides insights into the cost recovery mechanisms for demand-side management (DSM) programs in Nova Scotia.

Section 7 p. p. 5
2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (IG M12521) NSPI Responses to IG Information Requests

AI summary This document outlines NSPI's responses to information requests related to the 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (IG M12521). It provides details on how NSPI plans to recover costs associated with demand-side management programs in 2026.

Section 9 p. p. 5
2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (IG M12521) NSPI Responses to IG Information Requests

AI summary NSPI provided responses to information requests related to the 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider in matter IG M12521. The responses pertain to cost recovery mechanisms for demand-side management programs.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL p. pp. 5-6
NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-5: 2 3 (a) Given the requests made in the 2025 DCRR proceeding and prior submissions of the 4 Industrial Group, does NSPI now have any evidence or information with respect to 5 E1's interest rate for any surpl...

AI summary The document outlines a request (IR-5) regarding the interest rates applied to surplus or underspend related to demand-side management (DSM) by E1, and whether NSPI has information on this. NSPI responds that it does not have additional information beyond what is described in the DSM Supply Agreement and that E1 is responsible for tracking and reporting surplus and underspend.

N-4NSPI (NSEB) RIR 1 to 6 - Redacted 6 passages
1 Request IR-1: p. p. 4
1 Request IR-1: 2 - 3 Please provide a revised Figure 1 (and all related supporting information, including excel - 4 spreadsheets) under the assumption that DSM cost allocation remains as currently approved - 5 by the Board (i.e., 75 perce...

AI summary The request asks for a revised Figure 1 under the assumption that DSM cost allocation remains at 75% to the rate class and 25% to system benefits. The response confirms the revised figure and notes that only the PCR component of DCRR is affected.

Section 4 p. p. 4
2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (NSEB M12521) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests

AI summary This document outlines NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests regarding the 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (NSEB M12521). It pertains to the discussion of cost recovery mechanisms related to demand-side management programs.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL p. pp. 4-5
NON-CONFIDENTIAL Appendix A-1, tab Data Inputs-Alloc & Amount, please identify the source of the values for Did NS Power estimate the spending by rate class for 2026 using the past estimated The Company sourced the values for the 2026 DSM...

AI summary The document discusses the sourcing of values for the 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) by NS Power, which obtained the data from E1, including a detailed breakdown of planned expenditures for the Municipal class by customer.

Section 8 p. p. 4
2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (NSEB M12521) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests

AI summary This document contains NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests related to the 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (M12521). It outlines NSPI's position on the cost recovery mechanism for demand-side management programs.

Section 10 p. p. 5
2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (NSEB M12521) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests

AI summary The document outlines NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests regarding the 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR), a mechanism related to the recovery of costs associated with demand-side management programs.

Section 12 p. p. 5
Date Filed: November 25, 2025 NSPI (NSEB) IR-5 Page 2 of 2 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (NSEB M12521) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests

AI summary NSPI has submitted responses to NSEB information requests regarding the 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider, which relates to the recovery of costs associated with demand-side management programs.

N-5NSPI (SBA) RIR 1 to 4 1 passage
1 Request IR-1: p. pp. 1-3
NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Refer to M12521, Exhibit N-1, the Application for the 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider 4 (DCRR) submitted by NS Power (the "Application") and specifically to Appendix B-2, pages 5 1-4 of 4, and to NS Power'...

AI summary The text outlines a request (IR-1) asking NS Power to explain discrepancies between the Balancing Adjustment in the 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) application and the 2026-2027 General Rate Application (GRA). Specifically, it questions why the Balancing Adjustment and methodological steps in the DCRRA do not align with those in the GRA and whether this is due to timing or another reason.

101433Board Decision Letter 1 passage
M12521 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. Application for 2026 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider p. p. 0
with program spending. NS Power explained that the 25% system benefit was an arbitrary allocation, and that following an analysis, there was minimal justification to support the 25% system allocation. The DCRR application assumed that the...

AI summary NS Power applied for a 2026 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR), explaining that the 25% system benefit allocation was arbitrary. The Board approved the cost allocation methodology in the GRA and issued an interim order maintaining the 2025 DCRR charges until further order. The DCRR includes a Program Cost Recovery (PCR) and a Balancing Adjustment (BA) to recover DSM program costs.

101434Final Board Order 3 passages
RESPONSIBILITIES OF FRANCHISE HOLDER p. p. 2
RESPONSIBILITIES OF FRANCHISE HOLDER It is the responsibility of the holder of the electric efficiency and conservation franchise granted under Section 79C of the Public Utilities Act (Franchise Holder) to apply to the NSEB to seek approva...

AI summary The Franchise Holder is responsible for seeking NSEB approval for all DSM activities, plans, and programs, as well as related costs. NS Power must apply for DSM Cost Recovery Rider amounts by October 1 of the year before program implementation and pay the approved amount monthly to the Franchise Holder.

PCR = Program Cost Recovery p. p. 2
PCR = Program Cost Recovery The PCR includes all estimated costs for the upcoming calendar year for the DSM Plan that has been requested by the Franchise Holder and approved by the NSEB (Approved DSM). It includes the cost of planning, dev...

AI summary The Program Cost Recovery (PCR) encompasses all estimated costs for the Approved DSM Plan, including planning, development, implementation, and administrative expenses. It is calculated using the cost allocation methodology outlined in Schedule B of the tariff.

2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider Charges p. p. 2
2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider Charges The Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) charges, along with its components, (PCR) and (BA), for the period from the approved effective date of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 are as f...

AI summary The document outlines the Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) charges for the year 2026, including its components, Program Cost Recovery (PCR) and Balance Adjustment (BA), effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

99795Notice of Intervention - E1 1 passage
EfficiencyOne
EfficiencyOne TAKE NOTICE that EfficiencyOne hereby intervenes in this proceeding in accordance with the Regulations. EfficiencyOne is a public utility and franchise holder for the provision of demand-side management to NSPI pursuant to th...

AI summary EfficiencyOne intervenes in the proceeding as the demand-side management franchise holder under the Public Utilities Act. It will participate in the hearing and provides contact information for its legal counsel and regulatory affairs team.

99970SBA (NSPI) IR-1 to IR-4 1 passage
1 M12521
1 M12521 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended 6 7 IN THE MATTER OF: An application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER 8 9 INCORPORATED for approval of its 2026 Demand Side 10 Manag...

AI summary The document outlines an information request (IR-1) submitted to Nova Scotia Power, Inc. (NS Power) by the Small Business Advocate, seeking responses related to the 2026 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Riders (DCRR) application under the Public Utilities Act. Responses are due by November 28, 2025.

99971IG (NSPI) IR-1 to IR-11 4 passages
1 2025 M12521
1 2025 M12521 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 5 6 7 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of its 2026 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Riders (DCRR) 8...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is handling an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of its 2026 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Riders (DCRR). The Industrial Group has issued information requests regarding the allocation of program spending and cost responsibility for E1's Enabling Strategies. Responses are due by November 28, 2025.

Preamble
Recovery of the DSM costs applicable to the Renewable to Retail (RtR) customer classes, as recently evidenced in the Board's ruling on rate treatment of Renewall's customers, will be provided through application of the DCRR charges or cred...

AI summary The document discusses the recovery of DSM costs for Renewable to Retail (RtR) customers through the application of DCRR charges or credits. It requests an explanation of how customer migration to RtR will impact the PCR and BA components of the rider for non-migrating customers and how NSPI plans to process and record these charges or credits.

1 2 3 4 being held in abeyance, NS Power has provided tab "Table 1 (BA with Int)(2026) and Table 2 (BA with Int)(2026)" to Schedule B-2, which incorporates the finan
1 2 3 4 being held in abeyance, NS Power has provided tab "Table 1 (BA with Int)(2026) and Table 2 (BA with Int)(2026)" to Schedule B-2, which incorporates the financing costs into the BA component of the proposed 2026 DCRR. 5 6 (a) Does N...

AI summary The document discusses NS Power's submission of tables related to the 2026 DCRR, including financing costs incorporated into the BA component. It also includes a series of requests from the Board regarding interest rates, surplus or underspend related to DSM, and load forecasts for 2026.

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27 1 (d) If program costs are allocated 100% to the programs planned for each 2 customer class, how are the program costs allocated to the Municipal class 3 as there are no specific "Municipal" programs, but rather residential and 4 BNI pr...

AI summary The text outlines several regulatory inquiries related to the allocation of program costs to the Municipal class, the application of interest to the Base Adjustment (BA) under the Public Utilities Act, and the impact of the DSM BA on NSPI's credit ratings and financial position. These requests highlight concerns about transparency, financial implications, and compliance with regulatory standards.

99974CA (NSPI) IR-1 to IR-2 2 passages
1 M12521
1 M12521 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 7 8 – and – 9 10 IN THE MATTER OF: An application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER 11 INCORPORATED for approval of its 2026 Demand Side 12 Management Cost Recovery...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is handling a proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, concerning Nova Scotia Power's application for approval of its 2026 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Riders (DCRR). The Consumer Advocate has submitted information requests to Michael Willett of Nova Scotia Power, with responses due by November 28, 2025.

Section 2
1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Program Cost Recovery 4 5 With Reference to the PCR Allocations by rate class provided in Appendix A-1 on Page 1 of 4 6 and NSPI's statement at lines 1 and 2 of Page 4 of the Application that E1's proposed 2026 DSM 7 Ex...

AI summary The document contains two regulatory requests addressing program cost recovery and financing costs. The first requests an explanation of how NSPI plans to address changes to class cost allocations resulting from a final decision in Matter 12249. The second requests clarification on the calculation of interest and its consistency with provisions of the Public Utilities Act.

100083Letter NSPI re: RIR's 1 passage
Section 1 p. p. 0
November 25, 2025 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12521 – 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) – NS Power Response to Information Requests Dear Ms. Henw...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. has submitted responses to information requests regarding its Application for approval of the 2026 DCRR. The responses were due on November 28, 2025, and two of the responses include confidential attachments consistent with the Company's treatment as described in the Application.

100301Submission - SBA 3 passages
Preamble p. p. 0
December 12, 2025 VIA EMAIL Ms. Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: M12521 Nova Scotia Power Inc. application for approval of its 2026 Dema...

AI summary NS Power has applied for approval of its 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR), requesting to collect program costs planned by Efficiency One (El) for 2026 and a balancing adjustment. The Small Business Advocate has reviewed the application and responses to issues raised by various stakeholders.

The Application: p. p. 0
The Application: NS Power's Application anticipates and addresses two reasons for possible delay in the effective date for the 2026 DCRR: 1. This Application includes assumptions related to the 2026-2027 General Rate Application (the "GRA"...

AI summary NS Power's Application seeks approval for the 2026 DCRR to take effect on January 1, 2026, citing potential delays due to the pending General Rate Application and the unresolved 2026 DSM Extension Application. The Application includes two cost recovery components: the PCR and the BA component. NS Power also proposes alternatives if the 2026 DCRR is not approved.

Proposed Start Date for 2026 DCRR: p. p. 0
Proposed Start Date for 2026 DCRR: As noted above, the Application requests that January 1, 2026 be the effective date for the proposed 2026 DCRR, or in the alternative, that the 2025 DCRR remains in effect until the 2026 DCRR is approved....

AI summary NS Power is requesting that the 2026 DCRR take effect on January 1, 2026, or that the 2025 DCRR remain in effect until the new rider is approved. However, the SBA argues that continuing the 2025 DCRR would lead to under recovery of DSM program costs, rate volatility, and confusion for customers. The SBA prefers the 2026 DCRR to take effect as soon as possible.

101433Board Decision Letter 1 passage
M12521 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. Application for 2026 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider p. p. 0
with program spending. NS Power explained that the 25% system benefit was an arbitrary allocation, and that following an analysis, there was minimal justification to support the 25% system allocation. The DCRR application assumed that the...

AI summary NS Power's application for the 2026 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) is being reviewed by the Board. The DCRR is a cost collection mechanism to recover DSM program costs delivered by E1. The Board issued an interim order maintaining the 2025 DCRR charges until a final decision is made.

101434Final Board Order 3 passages
RESPONSIBILITIES OF FRANCHISE HOLDER p. p. 2
RESPONSIBILITIES OF FRANCHISE HOLDER It is the responsibility of the holder of the electric efficiency and conservation franchise granted under Section 79C of the Public Utilities Act (Franchise Holder) to apply to the NSEB to seek approva...

AI summary The franchise holder under the Public Utilities Act is responsible for seeking NSEB approval for all DSM activities, plans, and programs, including related costs. NS Power must apply for approval of DSM Cost Recovery Rider amounts by October 1 of the year before program implementation and pay these costs monthly to the franchise holder.

PCR = Program Cost Recovery p. p. 2
PCR = Program Cost Recovery The PCR includes all estimated costs for the upcoming calendar year for the DSM Plan that has been requested by the Franchise Holder and approved by the NSEB (Approved DSM). It includes the cost of planning, dev...

AI summary The Program Cost Recovery (PCR) encompasses the estimated costs for the upcoming year for the Approved DSM Plan, including planning, development, implementation, and administrative expenses. These costs are calculated for each rate schedule using the methodology outlined in Schedule B of the tariff.

2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider Charges p. p. 2
2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider Charges The Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) charges, along with its components, (PCR) and (BA), for the period from the approved effective date of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 are as f...

AI summary The document outlines the Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) charges for the period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, including its components, Program Cost Recovery (PCR), and Balance Adjustment (BA).

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