Topic:"Enabling Strategies Es" in M07151

Table 1 (PCR) (2016) Unnamed: 0 Unnamed: 1 Unnamed: 2 Unnamed: 3 Unnamed: 4 Unnamed: 5 Unnamed: 6 Unnamed: 7 Unnamed: 8 Unnamed: 9 Unnamed: 10 Other Enabling Strategies Total NaN 960000.0 NaN NaN 583000 377000 NaN NaN NaN 1.0 0.392708 1.0...

AI summary The table presents financial data related to enabling strategies, including totals and figures for different categories. The data includes values such as 960,000 and 4,954,500, along with associated percentages and other metrics.

Request IR-3: Please explain exactly what historical data was used and how it was used in dollar terms to allocate Enabling Strategies expenditures by rate class in NSPI's proposed allocation of Enabling Strategies expenditures.

AI summary The request seeks clarification on the historical data used by NSPI to allocate Enabling Strategies expenditures by rate class in dollar terms. It specifically asks for an explanation of the methodology and data sources employed in the proposed allocation of these expenditures.

Request IR-6: On Page 3 of the Elenchus memo, the issue of double charging of expenditures assigned to a rate class is raised by Elenchus in the following paragraph. In principle, the entire amount of Enabling Strategies is intended to sup...

AI summary Elenchus raises a concern about potential double charging of expenditures in rate classes due to the allocation of Enabling Strategies costs. They argue that rate classes with identifiable expenses may be charged twice—once for direct costs and again for general expenses. The text requests NS Power to explain whether they view this as a significant concern.

Memorandum To: Julie-Ann Vincent, Efficiency Nova Scotia From: Andrew Frank Date: May 7, 2014 Re: Enabling Strategies Allocation This memo is prepared in response to your requests to review our advice provided in February 2012 on the alloc...

AI summary This memo from Andrew Frank to Efficiency Nova Scotia reviews prior advice on Enabling Strategies cost allocation and updates recommendations based on a year of experience. It addresses invoice allocations to rate classes and revises cost allocation methods for Enabling Strategies.

2 REVIEW OF ENABLING STRATEGIES COST ALLOCATION In response to your request to review the Enabling Strategies allocation methodology, we have reviewed the recommendation provided by Elenchus in February 2012. Email: [email protected]; dir...

AI summary The document reviews Elenchus' 2012 recommendation for allocating Enabling Strategies costs using a System/Participant Benefit approach, with 75% allocated based on customer classes benefiting from the strategy. Elenchus reaffirms this methodology's validity, emphasizing its continued appropriateness for Nova Scotia's cost allocation framework.

Original Message From: Matthew Davidson To: George Foote Date: November 3, 2015 at 9:55 AM Subject: RE: FW: Summary of EfficiencyOne Perspectives on Cost Allocation George, The attached spreadsheet details how major enabling strategies act...

AI summary Matthew Davidson explains that a spreadsheet details how enabling strategies activities are allocated to rate classes. The 26% mentioned in a memo is calculated by applying percentages to enabling strategies investment.

ere Elenchus and NSPI appear to differ is on the "appropriate allocator to use as a proxy". NSPI suggests the use of historical averages; Elenchus suggests allocation on the basis of program benefits. The Industrial Group supports the prop...

AI summary The document discusses the disagreement between Elenchus and NSPI on the appropriate allocator for Enabling Strategies, with NSPI proposing historical averages and Elenchus suggesting allocation based on program benefits. The Industrial Group supports NSPI's approach, emphasizing cost causation and direct assignment of costs where possible. The group also suggests reviewing a threshold of $100,000 for future appropriateness.

2 REVIEW OF ENABLING STRATEGIES COST ALLOCATION In response to your request to review the Enabling Strategies allocation methodology, we have reviewed the recommendation provided by Elenchus in February 2012. Email: [email protected]; dir...

AI summary Elenchus reaffirms its 2012 recommendation that Enabling Strategies costs should be allocated using the System/Participant Benefit approach, aligning with Nova Scotia's approved methodology. This method allocates 75% of costs based on customer class benefits, with proportional allocation as a fallback. Elenchus finds no evidence to challenge this approach's validity.