Topic:"Intervenor Participation" in M12600

relevant in Matter M12273. The Board invited intervenors to respond to NS Power's objections. Mr. MacLeod submitted the IRs he requested were all within the scope of the current proceeding and were: … intended to shed light on NSPI's corpo...

AI summary The proceeding discusses NS Power's objections and the need for information requests to understand NSPI's corporate culture and risk management practices, particularly in cybersecurity. The Small Business Advocate argues that evidence from Matter M12273 is relevant to the current proceeding for full regulatory context.

here will be further opportunity for interested parties to intervene. Therefore, it will still be open for Mr. MacLeod to seek to participate in that proceeding if he considers that to be appropriate. That said, there are some IRs that the...

AI summary The Board has directed NS Power to respond to specific information requests (IRs) raised by Mr. MacLeod, determining they fall within the scope of various issues in the proceeding. The responses are required within two weeks, and the timeline for evidence filing by intervenors and Board Counsel will be extended. The hearing date may be affected, and a revised Hearing Order will be issued.

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AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. opposed the pre-approval of intervenor costs requested by David MacLeod, arguing that his interest does not represent an organized public interest or identifiable group interest as intended by the Cost Rules. The Consumer Advocate and Small Business Advocate did not take a position on the matter.

Good afternoon, The Board received the attached application for pre-approval of intervenor costs from Mr. MacLeod. The Board is providing an opportunity for intervenors to file submissions on this request. Please note the following deadlin...

AI summary The Board has received an application for pre-approval of intervenor costs from Mr. MacLeod. Intervenors are invited to submit their comments by May 21, 2026, with Mr. MacLeod required to respond by May 25, 2026. All documents must be submitted via a secure file transfer service starting November 3, 2025.

Eligibility Under the Cost Rules Section 9 of the Cost Rules provides that the Board may pre-approve an award of costs for a non-profit intervenor where it finds that the intervenor represents the interests of ratepayers, a specific public...

AI summary Section 9 of the Cost Rules allows the Board to pre-approve costs for non-profit intervenors representing public or policy interests. Mr. MacLeod, a self-represented individual ratepayer, does not meet the criteria as his interests are not aligned with organized public or group interests. His participation overlaps with the Consumer Advocate, who already represents domestic ratepayers. His intended issues are either not specific to his background or fall outside the scope of M12600.

The Requested Disbursements Are Not Reasonably Necessary Cost awards against NS Power are recovered through rates and are therefore ultimately borne by ratepayers. Any award must reflect costs that are reasonably and necessarily incurred t...

AI summary NS Power argues that the requested disbursements by Mr. MacLeod are not reasonably necessary, as they were incurred voluntarily for in-person attendance at a hearing, which could have been conducted virtually as per the Hearing Order. NS Power requests the Board to deny the request for pre-approved intervenor costs.

May 21, 2026 VIA EMAIL Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: M12600 - Minister of Energy - Accountability for Nova Scotia Power On May 13, 20...

AI summary David MacLeod requested pre-approval of his intervenor costs for his intervention in M12600, representing Nova Scotians affected by a cyber breach. The Small Business Advocate (SBA) does not take a position but recommends the request be evaluated based on the Board's Costs Rules and discretion.

RE: Matter 12600 - Minister of Energy - Accountability for Nova Scotia Power Ms. Henwood, I write in response to Nova Scotia Power Inc. 's (NSP) submission dated May 21, 2026 opposing my application for pre-approval of intervenor costs pur...

AI summary The applicant responds to Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s objections to their pre-approval of intervenor costs, arguing that their application meets all eligibility criteria, addresses a distinct public interest, falls within the scope of Matter 12600, and proposes reasonable disbursements.

here will be further opportunity for interested parties to intervene. Therefore, it will still be open for Mr. MacLeod to seek to participate in that proceeding if he considers that to be appropriate. That said, there are some IRs that the...

AI summary The Board has determined that certain intervenor requests (IRs) are within the scope of this proceeding and directed NS Power to respond to them within two weeks. This will necessitate an extension of the deadline for evidence filing and may impact future steps, including the hearing date. A revised Hearing Order will be issued shortly.

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AI summary Nova Scotia Power Incorporated requested pre-approval of intervenor costs under Rule 8 of the Board's Costs Rules, but was opposed by NS Power, which argued that the applicant's interest did not represent an organized public interest or identifiable group interest. The Consumer Advocate and Small Business Advocate did not take a position on the matter.