Topic:"Demand Side Management" in M13119

2027 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) NS Power Application October 1, 2026 NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary This document is an application by NS Power for the 2027 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR), submitted on October 1, 2026, and marked as non-confidential.

For the 2027 DCRR, the PCR component is set to collect E1's proposed 2027 DSM investments, by customer class. The BA1 represents: (i) variances between the 2025 PCR amounts collected from customers and the actual 2025 PCR revenue for the p...

AI summary The 2027 DCRR includes the PCR component to collect E1's 2027 DSM investments by customer class. The BA1 adjustment accounts for variances from 2025 and the Interim Period, while BA2 will be addressed in 2028. The Board issued an interim order in December 2025 and approved the 2026 DCRR in March 2026, with future BA adjustments to address rate differences.

1 2.0 2027 DSM COST RECOVERY RIDER 3 Figure 1 provides the 2027 DCRR by rate component and customer class. Figure 2 provides the - 4 2027 DCRR direct monthly payments for the OATT MEUs. The DCRR charges for 2027 were - 5 developed in accor...

AI summary This section introduces the 2027 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR), which outlines the cost recovery charges for demand-side management (DSM) programs. The DCRR is structured by rate component and customer class, and the charges were developed in alignment with the 2026-2027 General Rate Application (M12451).

1 Figure 2 – Direct DSM Billings for OATT MEUs MEUs Direct Monthly Payments in dollars Annual Payments in dollars Antigonish 18,134 217,605 Berwick 3,818 45,813 Mahone Bay 8,537 102,439 Riverport 842 10,102 Total 31,330 375,959 - 2 Consist...

AI summary Figure 2 presents direct monthly and annual payments for Direct DSM billings to OATT MEUs, including Antigonish, Berwick, Mahone Bay, and Riverport. The text indicates that DSM costs will be recovered from OATT MEUs in line with prior practice.

- monthly billings of fixed monthly instalment amounts, as outlined in Figure 2 . 12 3 5 DSM costs associated with Renewable to Retail (RtR) customers will be recovered through the - 6 application of approved DCRR charges or credits to cus...

AI summary The document outlines how DSM costs for Renewable to Retail (RtR) customers will be recovered through the DCRR charges or credits applied to their kWh sales. These rates will be consistent with bundled-service rate classes, and Licensed Renewable Suppliers (LRS) will collect and remit these amounts to NS Power.

4 The PCR component reflects the recovery of 2027 DSM program costs contained in EfficiencyOne's proposed 2027-2031 DSM Plan. The proposed spending is allocated among customer classes and forms the basis for the calculation of the 2027 PCR...

AI summary The 2027 PCR component reflects the recovery of DSM program costs from EfficiencyOne's 2027-2031 DSM Plan, with varying impacts across customer classes. The 2027 BA1 includes a refund of $0.2 million and a recovery of $1.3 million, resulting in a net recovery of $1.1 million from customers.

APPLICABILITY This schedule applies to all electric rate classes with the exception of the Wholesale Market Non-Dispatchable Supplier Spill Tariff, the Load Retention Tariff, and the Extra Large Industrial Active Demand Control Tariff. For...

AI summary This schedule applies to all electric rate classes except specific tariffs. For customers in the Wholesale or Renewable to Retail markets, DSM costs are directly billed on the customer's class energy bill, as if served by NS Power under its bundled service offerings.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF FRANCHISE HOLDER It is the responsibility of the holder of the demand side management franchise granted under Section 79C of the Public Utilities Act (Franchise Holder) to apply to the NSEB to seek approval of all DSM a...

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 approved amounts monthly to the Franchise Holder.

DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT COST RECOVERY RIDER (DCRR) The monthly amount computed under each of the rate schedules to which this DSM Cost Recovery Rider is applicable shall be increased or decreased by the DCRR at a class-specific rate per kil...

AI summary The document outlines the formula for calculating the Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR), which is determined by adding the Performance Credit Rider (PCR) and the Balanced Account (BA) on a class-specific rate per kilowatt hour of consumption.

BA = Balance Adjustment The BA is comprised of two components: - (1) BA1 = Annual Volume Variance Adjustment calculated for each rate class separately on a previously completed calendar year basis and is used to reconcile the difference be...

AI summary The Balance Adjustment (BA) consists of two components: BA1, which reconciles revenue differences based on actual class load from two years prior, and BA2, which adjusts for discrepancies between approved DSM expenditures and actual spending, ensuring customers are charged or refunded accordingly.

Total BA = BA1 + BA2 Effective: January 1, 2027 The BA shall be updated annually to reflect BA1, and at the conclusion of each Approved DSM Term to reflect BA2. The NSEB-approved DCRR shall be placed into effect with bills rendered on and...

AI summary The Balanced Account (BA) is composed of BA1 and BA2, and will be updated annually and at the end of each Approved DSM Term. The NSEB-approved DCRR will be implemented with bills starting from the effective date.

2027 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, 2027 to December 31, 2027 are as f...

AI summary The document outlines the Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) charges for the year 2027, including its components, the Performance Credit Rider (PCR) and the Balanced Account (BA), effective from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027.

Applicable Tariff PCR (cents per kWh) BA1 (cents per kWh) BA2 (cents per kWh) DCRR (cents per kWh) Domestic Service, Domestic Service Time-of-Day, Domestic Service Time of-Use, Domestic Service Critical Peak Pricing 0.560 0.007 0.000 0.567...

AI summary The document presents a table of applicable tariffs and associated rates (PCR, BA1, BA2, and DCRR) for various service categories in Nova Scotia. The Approved DSM Term refers to the full DSM Plan period in effect, such as 2023-2026 and 2027-2031.

DSM Cost Allocation Method - Step 1 Allocate the class and participation benefits by directly assigning 100% of the DSM investment identified for each participating customer class. - Step 2 For NS Power bundled service customers, divide th...

AI summary The document outlines a five-step method for allocating DSM (Demand Side Management) costs. It involves allocating costs by customer class, calculating recovery based on anticipated electricity sales, direct billing for certain customers, and annual true-up adjustments based on specific guidelines.

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 different approaches to bundled service customers based on whether they take service in the Wholesale Market. For those not in the Wholesale Market, the approach applies to classes as a whole, while for those in the Wholesale Market, it applies to individual customers. The approach also applies to total Approved DSM costs.

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 PCR (Program Cost Recovery) covers estimated costs for the Approved DSM Plan, including planning, implementation, and administrative expenses. The BA (Balance Adjustment) includes two components: BA1, which adjusts revenue based on actual load from two years prior, and BA2, which reconciles revenue with actual DSM expenditures after the Approved DSM Term.

Total BA = BA 1 + BA 2 The BA shall be updated annually to reflect BA1, and at the conclusion of each Approved DSM Term to reflect BA2. The NSEB-approved DCRR shall be placed into effect with bills rendered on and after the effective date...

AI summary The Balanced Account (BA) is to be updated annually and at the end of each Approved DSM Term. The NSEB-approved DCRR will be implemented in bills starting from the effective date of the change.

2026 2027 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 2027 to December 31, 202...

AI summary The document outlines the Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) charges for the period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, including its components, the Performance Credit Rider (PCR) and the Balanced Account (BA).

IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF an application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) BEFORE : Stephen T. McGrath, K.C., Chair Roland A....

AI summary This document pertains to a proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, concerning Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's application for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR).

IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF an application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) BEFORE : Stephen T. McGrath, K.C., Chair Roland A....

AI summary This document pertains to a regulatory proceeding involving Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's application for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) under the Public Utilities Act.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , RSNS 1989, c 380 as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Ride...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) under the Public Utilities Act.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act - and - IN THE MATTER OF: An application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR)

AI summary Nova Scotia Power has applied for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) under the Public Utilities Act. This proceeding involves the regulation of cost recovery mechanisms related to demand-side management programs.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DC...

AI summary This document pertains to an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) under the Public Utilities Act.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 380 as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery...

AI summary This document is a notice of intervention in a proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, concerning Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's application for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR).

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 has a direct interest in the issues being addressed and provides contact information for communications.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utiltities Act -and- IN THE MATTER OF: an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR)

AI summary This document pertains to a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, involving Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's application for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR).

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, RSNS 1989, c.380, as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: NSEB Matter No. M13119 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR)

AI summary This document pertains to a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, concerning Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR).

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act – and – IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR)

AI summary This document outlines an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) under the Public Utilities Act.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: an application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR)

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR).

IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF an application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR)

AI summary This proceeding involves Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's application for approval of its 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) under the Public Utilities Act.