E-8E1(CA) RIR-1 to RIR-7
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EfficiencyOne
AI summary The document pertains to a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding involving EfficiencyOne (E1). No further details are provided in the text, as the content is limited to the heading 'EfficiencyOne'.
Estimation of DSM Low-Income Impacts for the 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan Last Updated: November 15, 2021
AI summary The document outlines the estimation of demand-side management (DSM) low-income impacts for the 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan. It involves analysis of cost and benefit implications for low-income households, with input from EfficiencyOne (E1) and the Consumer Advocate (CA). The focus is on assessing program effectiveness and equity considerations.
Rebate Guide
AI summary The document is a rebate guide related to a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, likely involving energy efficiency programs and consumer advocacy. Key entities include the Nova Scotia Utility and Regulatory Board (NSUARB) and organizations such as EfficiencyOne (E1) and the Consumer Advocate (CA). The guide may address rebate eligibility, program criteria, and compliance with standards like HSPF and SEER.
E1 Responses to Consumer Advocate (CA) Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-07: Compared to the Round 3 Preferred Plan, the Settlement Plan costs less and has lower energy savings. What are the factors contributing to the lower...
AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) explains that the Settlement Plan's lower costs and energy savings compared to the Round 3 Preferred Plan result from adjustments in residential and BNI program components, reduced Enabling Strategies investment, and maintaining some program aspects at the Preferred Plan level. Residential programs like Appliance Retirement and Green Heat were scaled back, while Business, Non-Profit & Institutional (BNI) programs saw reductions in Custom and combined energy management initiatives.
87301Board Decision
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IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by EFFICIENCYONE (E1) for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between E1 and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Pow...
AI summary The document outlines a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, involving EfficiencyOne's application for approval of a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) for electricity efficiency activities and a 2023-2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan. The proceeding is before a panel of three members, with counsel representing EfficiencyOne, NS Power, the Consumer Advocate, Small Business Advocate, Affordable Energy Coalition, and Ecology Action Centre.
reement approved by the Board. Under s. 79H of the Act, the Board must determine the cost-effective electricity efficiency and conservation activities to be undertaken for the purposes of the Act. [115] In response to questions about the b...
AI summary The Board requires E1 to justify its resource plan under s. 79H of the Public Utilities Act, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Past concerns from the SBA and Industrial Group necessitate E1's clear explanations for its proposed plan, with future objections carrying limited weight without justification.
if its third-party evaluator determines that a customer would have implemented the measure without the incentive. As such, E1 said it is focused on limiting incentives to the lowest amount necessary. [136] The Industrial Group's closing su...
AI summary The document discusses a dispute over incentive levels in DSM programs. The Industrial Group argues incentives should be minimal and use payback analysis, while E1 defends its methodology, emphasizing contextual factors and statutory responsibilities. E1 claims restricting its flexibility undermines its role as DSM Administrator.
4.9 Municipal Electric Utilities [166] According to ETs application, the MEUs in the province are the only customers in NS Power's Municipal rate class. The MEUs participate in the DSMAG. Each MEU is considered a participant by E1 "when an...
AI summary The document discusses the role of Municipal Electric Utilities (MEUs) in Nova Scotia's energy sector, their participation in DSMAG, and E1's approach to modeling MEU customers. MEUs question E1's methods for DSM cost allocation and rate analysis, arguing for separate evaluations due to distinct avoided cost factors. E1 acknowledges the need for Board approval on certain issues but remains open to discussion.
4.10 DSM Advisory Group [177] As a result of the Consensus Agreement approved by the Board for the 2020-2022 DSM Plan, revised Terms of Reference for the DSMAG were developed. This was intended to reinvigorate the then-existing DSMAG. By S...
AI summary The DSM Advisory Group (DSMAG) was restructured under the 2020-2022 DSM Plan Consensus Agreement to enhance stakeholder engagement. E1 and NS Power aligned on the Settlement Plan, but disagreements arose regarding stakeholder input and investment allocation. E1 emphasized transparent engagement, while Mr. Athas argued against binding investment splits. Disputes were noted between SBA, the Industrial Group, and E1 over DSMAG's role and issue-raising processes.
85964Notice of Intervention - IPOANS
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From: [Peter Polley - Polycorp](mailto:[email protected]) To: [Isnor, Jocelyn](mailto:[email protected]) Cc: [Kevin Russell](mailto:[email protected]) Subject: RE: M10473 - Seeking Intervenor Status - Board Acknowledgment Date: Mar...
AI summary An email from Peter Polley of Polycorp to Jocelyn Insnor regarding Matter M10473, seeking intervenor status in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. The subject line references board acknowledgment, with a CC to Kevin Russell. No substantive content beyond the request is detailed in the provided text.
POLYCORP Group of Companies Peter Polley Office : (902) 431-9917 Mobile / Whatsapp : (902) 830-6165 Fax : (902) 431-9915 E-mail [email protected] web : [www.polycorp.ca](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww....
AI summary Contact information for Peter Polley of POLYCORP Group of Companies, including phone, fax, email, and mailing addresses. An email from Jocelyn Isner of Nova Scotia to Polycorp and IPOANS is referenced, with additional recipients listed in Cc.
\ \ EXTERNAL EMAIL / COURRIEL EXTERNE \ \ Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking on links / Faites preuve de prudence si vous ouvrez une pièce jointe ou cliquez sur un lien I wish to apply as an intervenor in the NSUARB hear...
AI summary Kevin Russell of IPOANS seeks intervenor status in the NSUARB hearing on EfficiencyOne's 2023-2025 Demand Side Management Resource Plan (M10473). IPOANS represents over 45,000 apartment units across Nova Scotia, emphasizing their stake in the proceeding.
86762Closing Submission - IG
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rm the threshold that incentives are compared against within the Custom program. 3 Significantly, E1 admitted that the level of incentives don't change when NSPI's rates change 4 . The Board had directed E1, in consultation with stakeholde...
AI summary The document discusses disputes over incentive levels in the Custom program, noting E1's admission that incentives remain unchanged with rate fluctuations. The Board directed E1 to develop a rigorous incentive methodology, resulting in a 2017 report (M07544) by CLEAResult. The Industrial Group argues the Board only 'accepted' the methodology, not 'approved' it, allowing future revisions. They also assert payback analysis aligns with the CLEAResult Report's recommendations.
they be "cost-effective". 21 E1 acknowledges that certain lowincome program components do not pass the TRC test and negatively affects the overall costeffectiveness of the Plan. 22 The Industrial Group does not take a position in this proc...
AI summary The Industrial Group argues that E1's use of outdated 2016 Census data for low-income funding benchmarks reduces the Plan's cost-effectiveness. E1 defends its reliance on LIM-AT from 2016, while the Industrial Group advocates for updated 2019/2020 data (MBM/LIM-AT). Statistics Canada's 2020 data shows further declines in low-income measures, highlighting the need for current metrics.
DSM ADVISORY GROUP The Industrial Group is a member of the DSM Advisory Group ("DSMAG"), and supports its purpose i.e., the promotion of information sharing and collaboration in DSM focused proceedings before the Board. The DSMAG Terms of...
AI summary The Industrial Group supports the DSM Advisory Group's role in promoting collaboration in DSM proceedings. It emphasizes that positions taken in DSMAG are confidential and do not restrict regulatory arguments. However, E1's claim that failing to raise issues in DSMAG reduces their regulatory weight is rejected as invalid.
86763Closing Submission - E1
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CLOSING SUBMISSION OF EFFICIENCYONE M10473 DATE FILED July 4, 2022
AI summary EfficiencyOne submitted its closing arguments in regulatory proceeding M10473 on July 4, 2022. The document confirms the filing date and references the submission as part of a regulatory process, though detailed arguments are not included in the provided text.
15 2. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 11 14 22 - 16 The proposed 2023-2025 DSM Plan, referred to throughout this regulatory proceeding as the "Settlement 17 Plan," was developed over the course of a comprehensive and transparent stakeholder process...
AI summary The 2023-2025 DSM Plan, termed the 'Settlement Plan,' was developed through stakeholder engagement involving all ratepayer classes. Stakeholders received plan scenarios, technical analyses, and input opportunities, which informed the plan's development. E1 collaborated with DSMAG to align with NS Power on the Settlement Plan.
Kenji Takahashi, Synapse Energy Economics, page 7, line 9. & lt;sup>4 M10473, E1 2023-2025 DSM Plan Application, Exhibit E-23, Evidence of the MEUs, page 3.
AI summary The document references Kenji Takahashi from Synapse Energy Economics and cites M10473, the E1 2023-2025 DSM Plan Application, including Exhibit E-23 related to stakeholder evidence. The context focuses on stakeholder support for demand-side management initiatives in Nova Scotia.
ion for Approval of 2016-2018 DSM Resource Plan Matter Referred for DSM Advisory Group Collaboration, Revised Consensus Agreement Appendix 1 Standardized Filing Framework, filed July 22,2016, page 10.
AI summary The document pertains to the approval process of the 2016-2018 DSM Resource Plan, involving collaboration with the DSM Advisory Group and referencing a Revised Consensus Agreement Appendix 1. Filed by Nova Scotia Power on July 22, 2016, it outlines standardized filing frameworks for regulatory proceedings.
7. DEMAND RESPONSE It is anticipated that demand response will become a key resource in Nova Scotia over the long-run, thereby empowering the utility to shift load when needed most. As a new portfolio item, E1 purposefully engaged the expe...
AI summary Demand response is anticipated to be a key resource in Nova Scotia, with E1 collaborating with NS Power and Guidehouse on a DR program. E1's statutory role under the Public Utilities Act is emphasized despite concerns from the Industrial Group. Existing pilot programs and joint working groups are highlighted as foundational to the DR initiative.
87301Board Decision
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IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by EFFICIENCYONE (E1) for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between E1 and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Pow...
AI summary The document outlines a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act regarding EfficiencyOne's (E1) application to approve a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) for electricity efficiency activities, establish a final agreement, and approve a 2023-2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan. Multiple parties, including the Consumer Advocate and Small Business Advocate, are involved.
reement approved by the Board. Under s. 79H of the Act, the Board must determine the cost-effective electricity efficiency and conservation activities to be undertaken for the purposes of the Act. [115] In response to questions about the b...
AI summary The Board requires E1 to justify its resource plan under the Public Utilities Act (PUA), addressing concerns from SBA and the Industrial Group. Objections without clear explanations may be disregarded in future proceedings.
4.5.2 Reallocation of Investment in Measures Failing the Total Resource Cost Test [116] E1 only conducts cost effectiveness testing for the Settlement Plan at the program level. Nonetheless, it has also provided measure-level TRC and PAC r...
AI summary E1's DSM plan includes measures failing the TRC test, with 25.4 GWh of savings (21% of total) from such measures. Mr. Athas argues these should be reallocated to more cost-effective BNI sector programs. E1 defends program-level TRC screening as industry best practice, citing Board Order M03669. The Industrial Group claims E1's approach deviates from original DSM principles, allowing non-cost-effective measures without specific justification.
- [172] The Board summarizes the three recommendations made by the MEUs in their evidence: - The Board should direct E1 to consider and provide supplementary information regarding programs targeted to MEU Wholesale Market participants in a...
AI summary MEUs requested the Board to direct E1 to address MEU Wholesale Market participants in DSM Plans, allow program flexibility, and permit direct DSM cost payments. NS Power and E1 opposed changes to the current legislative framework, citing the PUA, and emphasized the need for a separate proceeding. MEUs acknowledged collaboration willingness but noted the third recommendation will be addressed in the GRA.
ce. The process is intended to be consultative and collaborative. Resolution of issues in advance promotes regulatory efficiency by narrowing the issues. [186] The Terms of Reference state at page 7: ...Members shall use best efforts to en...
AI summary The DSM Advisory Group's Terms of Reference (M09096) emphasize early issue identification to enhance regulatory efficiency. The Board acknowledges the spirit of these terms but clarifies that stakeholders may raise new issues in hearings, even if unaddressed in DSMAG discussions. This follows the 2020-2022 Plan's Consensus Agreement (2019 NSUARB 105), balancing early collaboration with flexibility for emerging concerns.