Topic:"Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation Act" in M12282

‰ 18956ÿB<7@65@ÿ24K75ÿ{<<9:@7ÿŠÿ˜967ÿ165@H<9:Gÿ9:Gÿx57:G9ÿy7K 7ÿ254E7@6ÿK9ÿ@445G:967Gÿ?Dÿš;<7ÿ3@9<ÿ96ÿBU7T;6;57SÿK6ÿ;>>456ÿA548ÿ{<9:9ÿx4D<7Fÿ7ÿ89:;9<ÿK9ÿ 7G67Gÿ?Dÿš;<7ÿ3@9<ÿ9:Gÿ8ÿ‹44 54E7@6ÿ6798ÿK4; 75>7@6J7ÿ...

AI summary The document lists various entities involved in a regulatory proceeding, including organizations and individuals, and references a Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and the National Standard Practice Manual. It appears to be part of a proceeding related to energy efficiency and regulatory compliance.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 61 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ ÿ!"#$ÿ&'(&ÿ)! +&"ÿ(!,ÿ-."&"...

AI summary This document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application, referencing the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the process for evaluating efficiency programs, including benefit-cost analysis and compliance with standards. It also mentions the ABCDEFDGHDIJKE and other regulatory references.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 81 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !"#$#!%&ÿ'""#$#!()) +ÿ (,-ÿ...

AI summary The document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the application process, the role of STU, and the evaluation of programs and policies related to energy efficiency and cost analysis.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 82 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !"ÿ  6 7$ÿ%&'ÿ() + ),ÿ-,-)...

AI summary This text discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the application of a benefit-cost analysis framework, including aspects like performance metrics, program evaluation, and the use of standardized practices for assessing energy efficiency programs.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 149 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ ÿ!"#ÿ$ %&%ÿ' (ÿ%) )(+,ÿ-)+...

AI summary The document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the process for evaluating benefit-cost analyses, including the use of the BC and BFC, and mentions the importance of aligning with national standards for accuracy and consistency in assessments.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 244 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !"#$ÿ&'ÿ() +ÿ,)&-".&."!$ÿ...

AI summary This text discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines the evaluation of efficiency programs, particularly focusing on the application of benefit-cost analysis in determining the effectiveness of energy efficiency initiatives. The text also touches on the role of regulatory processes and the importance of proper evaluation methods in energy efficiency planning.

4.1.3 Board Approval of Demand-side Management [78] Before 2010, NS Power undertook its own demand-side management programs. In 2009, responding to growing concerns over the potential inherent conflict between selling electricity and takin...

AI summary Before 2010, NS Power managed its own DSM programs. In 2009, the Legislature enacted the Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation Act, creating a not-for-profit to administer DSM programs and a fund, with NSUARB approving expenditures. The act aimed to resolve conflicts between electricity sales and demand reduction.

- [85] While acknowledging that it had an over-arching public interest mandate in everything it does, the NSUARB noted its principal responsibilities in regulating utilities were to ensure safe and adequate service, just and reasonable rat...

AI summary The NSUARB emphasized its statutory duty to ensure just rates and lowest long-term costs, rejecting non-energy benefits consideration. EfficiencyOne argued for broader environmental and customer interests, while the Industrial Group opposed open-ended interpretations, citing statutory definitions.

Prior Interpretation of the Board's Jurisdiction Up until this application, the predecessor Board made clear that it did "not have the jurisdiction to take into account non-energy impacts in cost-effectiveness testing" in relation to DSM.[...

AI summary The Board clarified its jurisdiction excludes non-energy impacts in DSM cost-effectiveness testing, focusing solely on energy-based costs and benefits. EfficiencyOne argued for broader environmental considerations under the PUA, but the Board rejected this, citing statutory definitions. The Board emphasized 'cost-effective' means evaluating electricity efficiency activities for affordability and long-term cost reduction, acknowledging limited environmental benefits.

4.1.3 Board Approval of Demand-side Management [78] Before 2010, NS Power undertook its own demand-side management programs. In 2009, responding to growing concerns over the potential inherent conflict between selling electricity and takin...

AI summary Before 2010, NS Power managed its own demand-side programs. In 2009, the Legislature enacted the Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation Act, creating a not-for-profit to administer demand-side management and energy efficiency programs, funded by utility assessments. The NSUARB approved expenditures from the fund, effective January 2010.

- [85] While acknowledging that it had an over-arching public interest mandate in everything it does, the NSUARB noted its principal responsibilities in regulating utilities were to ensure safe and adequate service, just and reasonable rat...

AI summary The NSUARB emphasized its mandate to ensure safe service, just rates, and lowest long-term costs, excluding non-energy benefits. EfficiencyOne argued for broader customer interest consideration, citing 2009 ministerial comments, while the Industrial Group contended the Board's jurisdiction is limited by PUA's statutory definition of electricity efficiency activities.