Topic:"Energy Efficiency" in M11094

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS EfficiencyOne ("the Corporation") was incorporated in July 2014 under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act. Under Section 79C of the Public Utilities Act, the Corporation, as the franchise holder, has the excl...

AI summary EfficiencyOne, a not-for-profit corporation established in 2014, operates under the Public Utilities Act, providing demand-side management services to NS Power. It holds endowment funds managed by HCi3 for the FCM, with investment income attributable to contributors and no income tax provision made.

Utility and Review Board and reported annually through EfficiencyOne's Compliance Report. Please also refer to EfficiencyOne's response to NSUARB IR-02. i) Please refer to EfficiencyOne's IR response in (e). (f) Please refer to EfficiencyO...

AI summary The text discusses EfficiencyOne's compliance with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, referencing responses to previous requests and detailing the alignment of conservation activities with the 2020-2022 DSM Resource Plan. It also outlines the funding structure for efficiency and conservation services through the Provincial Fund and Other Business Fund.

Request IR-09: - With regards to Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements – Significant Events, please - explain what the impact to the 2022 financials was as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Response IR-09: - In 2022, Efficiency...

AI summary EfficiencyOne's 2022 financial results showed recovery to near pre-pandemic levels, but the pandemic continued to negatively impact specific programs like the Mi'kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project and Business Energy Rebates due to delays, supply chain issues, and service pauses. Risk exposure has increased due to changes in financial instruments used by non-regulated funds, but no specific events related to the DSM Fund have increased risk.

M11094 EfficiencyOne Responses to Information Requests (RIRs) (Second Set) E1 (NSUARB) RIRs 12-15 FILED October 4, 2023 Request IR-12: - Please provide the reasoning for requesting confidential treatment of the 2022 Income Tax - Return whe...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) explains that the 2022 Income Tax Return includes all business activities, not just the regulated DSM Fund. E1 determined that the information in the tax return is consistent with non-confidential financial statements, justifying the request for confidential treatment.

For more information, please see the summary and explanation of changes and other important information sections of this notice. Thank you, Bob Hamilton Commissioner of Revenue 0004158 EfficiencyOne

AI summary The document provides a notice with information on efficiency-related matters, including a summary and explanation of changes. It is signed by Bob Hamilton, the Commissioner of Revenue, and includes a reference to EfficiencyOne.

3. Approval of invoice a. Once the Accounts Payable Clerk has coded the invoice received, it is then forwarded to the appropriate ENSC Program Manager and Senior Program Manager for approval of coding and payment.

AI summary The process for approving invoices involves the Accounts Payable Clerk coding the invoice and then forwarding it to the appropriate ENSC Program Manager and Senior Program Manager for approval of coding and payment.

EXAMPLE # 2 – COMBINATION DIRECT AND INDIRECT BILLING An invoice is received by the Accounts Payable Clerk from Vendor "B" in which the "Ship To" line reads: Efficiency Nova Scotia, August 2011 Energuide Billing. Currently ENSC has two ope...

AI summary This example discusses an invoice received by Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC) from Vendor 'B' for services related to the Existing Houses (PNS) and Existing Houses (EDSM) programs under the Energuide brand. The invoice includes line items for Eco Energy Evaluations and travel costs.

Line item – Eco Energy Evaluations The Eco Energy Evaluations are supported by schedules indicating for each Evaluation Number whether the work was performed at a home designated electric (ratepayer‐funded) or non‐electric (taxpayer‐ funde...

AI summary The document outlines how the Eco Energy Evaluations are funded and allocated, distinguishing between electric (ratepayer-funded) and non-electric (taxpayer-funded) evaluations. Costs are calculated either on a direct or proportional basis and then allocated to specific funds, departments, and programs.

SCHEDULE 1 - ACCOUNTING CODES FUND DEPARTMENT PROGRAM FUND 10 General Fund 20 Capital Fund 30 EDSM Fund 40 PNS Fund DEPARTMENT 10 Direct Program Costs 20 Program Support 21 Sales 31 Finance & Admin 32 CEO PROGRAM 1000 Existing Houses (Prov...

AI summary Schedule 1 outlines accounting codes for various funds, departments, and programs related to energy efficiency and demand-side management in Nova Scotia. It includes specific programs such as Solar, REAP, and Low Income initiatives, as well as departments like Finance & Admin and HR.