Topic:"Interpretation Of Legislation" in M12780

M12780 - In the Matter of EfficiencyOne's (E1) 2027–2031 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan Application 1 Request IR-1: 2 Reference: E-23, Page 8, lines 6-11. 3 E1 also: 4 5 6 7 8 • interpreted the NSEB's Order on E1's Application...

AI summary This proceeding involves EfficiencyOne's (E1) 2027–2031 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan Application. The text references a previous Board decision (M12282) and asks whether Synapse and Ms. Napoleon have misinterpreted the Board's decision and Order, as well as whether Synapse's position has changed.

- 5 (c) What, if any, legal training and expertise does Ms. Napoleon have that she 6 relies upon in making recommendations about legal interpretation of the 7 Board Decision, Order, and governing statute? - 8 (d) Please confirm that Courtn...

AI summary The text includes questions about legal training and expertise of Ms. Napoleon, confirmation of evidence filed by Courtney Lane from Synapse regarding the BCA test, and whether Ms. Napoleon reviewed or consulted with Ms. Lane in her conclusions about the Board Order and Decision from Matter M12282.

er than identifying a source. [Transcript, August 4, 2026 (SNS cross-examination)] That is not a criticism; it reflects that the phrase is E1's gloss on the provision rather than the provision itself. - 14. The reading was not tested. E1 c...

AI summary The document discusses the interpretation of a provision by E1, noting that E1 did not seek clarification from the Board or government before adopting its reading. The Board had previously invited E1 to propose an alternative approach for assessing strategic electrification, but E1 did not do so, leaving the question of whether a better approach exists unresolved.

11.4 LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS Synapse's evidence suggests that, despite the modelled SE not passing the modified PAC test, a limited amount of SE could be included within the DSM portfolio so long as the portfolio as a whole remains cost- effe...

AI summary Synapse argues that strategic electrification (SE) can be included in the DSM portfolio if the overall portfolio remains cost-effective above 1.0. E1 disagrees, stating that SE not reducing electricity costs does not fall under the DSM definition and thus E1 lacks legislative authority to supply it. The discussion centers on the interpretation of DSM under the PUA and the interaction between sections 79A(b)(iv) and 79H(2).