Topic:"Environmental Goals And Climate Change Reduction Act" in M03669

7. COMMUNICATING DSM BENEFITS The UARB Decision on the 2011 DSM Plan highlighted the importance of communicating benefits of DSM to the general public. 16 Nova Scotians are investing significantly in DSM programs now and in the years ahead...

AI summary The UARB Decision on the 2011 DSM Plan emphasizes the importance of communicating DSM benefits to the public. DSM is highlighted as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly approach to energy efficiency, contributing to Nova Scotia's energy and environmental goals. ENSC plays a key role in promoting energy efficiency and supporting the province's economic and environmental objectives.

1 c) The following figure provides the 2010 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider 2 for each rate class. "NA" indicates no charge. 2010 Demand Side Management Cost 9 Please refer to Synapse IR-3. 1 Request IR-5: 2 3 With respect to pa...

AI summary The text discusses the 2010 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider 2 and requests an assessment of the energy efficiency savings in the 2012 DSM Plan's contribution to Nova Scotia's environmental goals. It also notes that Nova Scotia has set hard caps on GHG emissions, aiming to reduce them by 10% below 1990 levels by 2020.

April 2008 - May, 2010 Executive Director, Climate Change Directorate, Nova Scotia Environment, Halifax, NS - Provides leadership for the implementation of Climate Change Action Plans for Nova Scotia, including oversight and direction of D...

AI summary The Executive Director of Nova Scotia's Climate Change Directorate leads implementation of climate action plans, coordinates cross-sectoral emission reduction strategies, and develops regulatory frameworks to meet 2020 GHG reduction targets. They advise government on climate policy, integrate climate risks into provincial planning, and represent Nova Scotia in national/international climate initiatives.

OTANS continued from / C1 continued from / C1 province for a permanent ban on oil and gas development on Georges Bank. A drilling ban has been in place since 1988 and was set to\nexpire in 2021. But the provincia that in the provincia that...

AI summary The province of Nova Scotia has extended a permanent drilling ban on Georges Bank until 2021, while U.S. officials have also extended a ban on the American side until 2017, citing the need for further study and environmental considerations.

Request IR-5 - With respect to page 23, paragraph 2, please provide any assessment you have of the - extent to which the energy efficiency savings in the 2012 DSM Plan will help contribute to - the objective outlined in Nova Scotia's Envir...

AI summary The text outlines multiple requests (IR-5 to IR-11) directed at Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC), seeking data on energy efficiency savings, customer participation rates in the 2012 DSM Plan, analysis of IRP targets, chart data, and evaluation of an alternative ramp-up schedule. Requests focus on greenhouse gas emission reductions, program metrics, and feasibility assessments.

Introduction and Background Electric energy efficiency has been seen as one of the most promising and cost-effective strategies for addressing numerous problems associated with conventional power generation including climate change disrupt...

AI summary The document highlights energy efficiency as a cost-effective strategy for addressing climate change and reducing emissions. It notes growing interest in scaling energy efficiency programs across buildings and industry, while acknowledging concerns about resource demands. The analysis aims to provide empirical data on achievable savings and costs for policymakers and program administrators.

NPB EAC respectfully objects to the final submission made by NPB that the "Board should reject any recommendations that would require ENSC to further increase the proposed DSM spending levels as part of its 2012 DSM Plan". While the Board...

AI summary EAC objects to NPB's submission opposing increased DSM spending in the 2012 DSM Plan, arguing that DSM's rate impacts are negligible compared to NSPI's fuel costs and other factors. EAC advocates for aggressive DSM implementation as cost-effective and aligned with environmental goals, citing IRP and EGSPA support.