Topic:"Intervenor Participation" in M12282

1 1. INTRODUCTION - On May 16, 2025, EfficiencyOne ("E1") submitted an Application for Approval of a New Benefit-Cost - Analysis ("BCA") Test for Evaluating Demand Side Management ("DSM") Plans before the Nova Scotia - Energy Board (the "B...

AI summary EfficiencyOne submitted a new BCA test for DSM plans to the Nova Scotia Energy Board in Matter 12282. Multiple intervenors, including Synapse and the Industrial Group, provided evidence, with E1 rebutting claims about alternative BCA tests, portfolio-level cost-effectiveness, proxy values for non-energy benefits, and discount rates. The Industrial Group opposed E1's proposed framework, prompting E1's detailed rebuttal.

E1 Response E1 acknowledges that Eastward's valuable information and perspectives regarding DSM are best understood within the scope of its specific, narrowly focused interest. Given this context, E1 recognises that engaging Eastward throu...

AI summary E1 acknowledges Eastward's focus on DSM and suggests one-on-one meetings with the DSMAG to address concerns and avoid conflicts. It also notes Eastward's potential role as an intervenor in Board processes, reflecting its specific involvement.

Board Hearings are open to the public and you may participate as follows: - You may listen to the live hearing by visiting the Board's website at and selecting the "Listen to Live Hearings" option. This will enable you to see the electroni...

AI summary The document outlines procedures for public participation in a regulatory proceeding, including live listening, speaking at the hearing, submitting written comments, and requesting formal intervenor status. Details about the process and timelines are provided, along with a reference to Matter No. M12282 on the Board's website.

Board Hearings are open to the public and you may participate as follows: - You may listen to the live hearing by visiting the Board's website at and selecting the "Listen to Live Hearings" option. This will enable you to see the electroni...

AI summary The document outlines the procedures for participating in a public board hearing, including options to listen live, speak, submit written comments, and request formal intervenor status. It also provides details on how to access information about the review and timetable for Matter No. M12282.

SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE TAKE NOTICE that the Small Business Advocate hereby Intervenes in this proceeding in accordance with the regulations. The Small Business Advocate represents 3 classes of small business (namely 10, 11, and 21 small b...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate intervenes in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, representing three classes of small businesses (10, 11, and 21). Communication should be directed to Blackburn Law Inc. representatives Melissa P. MacAdam and Rebekah L. Powell. The notice is dated June 3, 2025, and addressed to the Nova Scotia Energy Board clerk.

Eastward Energy Incorporated TAKE NOTICE that Eastward Energy ("Eastward") hereby requests to intervene in this proceeding. Eastward is a Nova Scotia-based company, formed for the purpose of providing natural gas distribution service to No...

AI summary Eastward Energy Incorporated requests intervention in a Nova Scotia Energy Board proceeding. The company provides natural gas distribution in Nova Scotia and lists contact details for representatives and counsel. The proceeding addresses issues established by the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB).

3. RESPONSE TO EASTWARD ENERGY - E1 notes that several of the issues addressed by Eastward Energy are not specifically related to the - 24 Proposed BCA test application, but they are nonetheless addressed in the sections below. 25 26

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) addresses Eastward Energy's issues, noting that while some topics aren't directly tied to the Proposed BCA test application, they are still covered in the sections below. This response outlines E1's position on various matters raised by Eastward Energy.

3.0 INTERVENOR POSITIONS

AI summary The section outlines intervenor positions in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, though no specific arguments or content are detailed in the provided text. Key entities and acronyms related to the proceeding are listed.