Topic:"Energy Efficiency" in M12588

DESCRIPTION: In 2013, the Provincial Government mandated the establishment of a new Electricity Market in Nova Scotia through the Electricity Reform Act . This enabled independent licensed retailers, who are licensed by the Nova Scotia Uti...

AI summary In 2013, the Provincial Government of Nova Scotia established a new Electricity Market through the Electricity Reform Act . This led to the creation of the Renewable to Retail (RtR) market, where licensed retailers can sell renewable electricity directly to customers. The Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) approved new tariffs and regulations to support this market, and the first LRS license was awarded to Renewall Energy Inc. The project involves implementing software and business process updates to support the RtR market.

Why do this project this way? NS Power has conducted detailed requirements gathering and scoping based on areas of impact and mechanisms that will need to be in place to facilitate the transition of customers and the onboarding of the firs...

AI summary NS Power is modifying the Customer Information System (CIS) and developing online forms to onboard and offboard customers in the Renewable to Retail (RtR) market. The project also involves configuring the Meter Data Management System (MDMS) to manage interval data for billing and implementing new Business Intelligence reports to meet stakeholder needs.

1 Request IR-1: 69 Jill Email Jan 18th Non-Functional Green Power Blocks This program will no longer apply to customers moving to the LRS 7. Customer Transactions Billing Customer Care CIS M Complete 70 Jill Email Jan 18th Non-Functional E...

AI summary The text discusses the handling of several programs and services by LRS (Load Revenue Settlement) and NS Power, including the non-application of the Green Power Blocks program to customers moving to LRS, the continuation of the Efficiency One energy efficiency retrofit program, and the provision of the Key Accounts Energy Data Portal (SEIS) to new customers. Options are outlined for each scenario.

Active Submissions Total A - Technical Evaluation A-1 - Adherence to RFP requirements A-2 - Ongoing support availability and service levels A-3 - Speed and efficiency of implementation (or project) plan, availability, and delivery the indu...

AI summary The text outlines the structure of an evaluation matrix for submissions, focusing on technical evaluation criteria such as adherence to RFP requirements, ongoing support, implementation speed, and industry expertise. It also includes sections related to corporate risk, including cybersecurity, insurance, and third-party attestation.

1.1 Project Overview Renewable to Retail (RtR) is a new electricity market in Nova Scotia. It was created through the Electricity Reform Act (2013) to enable independent licensed retailers, who are licensed by the Utility and Review Board...

AI summary The Renewable to Retail (RtR) market in Nova Scotia was established through the Electricity Reform Act (2013) to allow independent licensed retailers to sell renewable electricity directly to NS Power's retail customers. The Act aimed to promote competition and local investment in renewable energy, with NS Power required to file new tariffs and procedures with the Board for approval. This document outlines a web form solution to support customer interactions under the new market framework.

2.2 Assumptions & Constraints - 1. The project will leverage existing solutions already in place at NSP. - 2. Both the input of the request and the output of the customer data to the LRS must be secure. - 3. The customer must consent to th...

AI summary The assumptions and constraints for the project include leveraging existing solutions at NSP, ensuring secure data handling, obtaining customer consent for data sharing, and transmitting data in flat file format via secure FTP to the LRS.

ation due to “a strategic shift to prioritize capital investment in reliability initiatives and considerations such as operational, resource, and technical readiness as well as stakeholder readiness.” 1. Please explain in detail how the pr...

AI summary The document discusses the replacement of NS Power’s outdated Customer Information System (CIS) with a modern system, and the impact of this replacement on proposed modifications to the CIS. It also asks about the necessity of these modifications if the CIS had been replaced on the previously planned timeline. The text requests details on how the updates to the CIS and related systems could benefit customers and when the new systems will be operational.

3.2.4.1 Findings [80] It is not apparent to the Board that the scope of the reporting and business intelligence development work has changed through the project. The Board is satisfied with the information provided by NS Power that this wo...

AI summary The Board finds no evidence that the scope of the reporting and business intelligence development work has changed and confirms that NS Power's explanation of the project's necessity is satisfactory. The Board also notes that Renewall's involvement over the years should have prompted earlier and more specific concerns if any existed.