Topic:"More Access To Energy Act" in M12282

2-4) . Eastward previously - submitted in response to NSUARB Staff IR-2 in Eastward's Mains Feasibility Test Review - proceeding (NSUARB Matter No. M10960), that the Company believes the majority of newly - constructed dwelling units in th...

AI summary Eastward argues that new construction in HRM will be near existing infrastructure, making hybrid heating systems cost-effective. EfficiencyOne seeks approval for a new benefit-cost analysis test for DSM plans. References include the Gas Distribution Act and related matters.

Conclusion 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 16 Eastward provides the following points to summarize its position on this matter: - Participation in DSMAG - Eastward's involvement in the DSMAG would pose no further conflict of interest than wha...

AI summary Eastward argues its DSMAG participation poses no greater conflict of interest than NSPI's. It highlights expertise in hybrid heating, natural gas systems, and GHG reduction via hydrogen/RNG blending. The GDA and More Access to Energy Act support hybrid heating for demand management. Eastward aligns with NSPI's IRP analysis and E1's 2027–2031 DSM Plan goals.

- Generation System Impacts, including avoided energy production, avoided generation capacity, avoided carbon compliance costs, avoided variable O&M and generation risk and reliability impacts; - Transmission System Impacts, including avoi...

AI summary The proposed BCA test evaluates impacts across generation, transmission, distribution, and utility systems, including avoided costs and reliability benefits. It also incorporates non-utility impacts from legislation like the Energy Reform Act, covering host-customer benefits, fuel savings, and societal GHG reductions. Key areas include system efficiency, customer well-being, and environmental outcomes.

with the goal of approving rates, tolls, charges, tariffs, capital applications or other matters that are consistent with the purpose of this Act, the More Access to Energy Act and the regulations. [90] To follow through the threads in s....

AI summary The text discusses statutory changes under the More Access to Energy Act and Energy and Regulatory Boards Act , emphasizing objectives like increasing energy sector competition, ensuring reliable energy supply, and transitioning to an independent system operator. It outlines the establishment of regulatory boards and their roles, while aligning with sustainability goals from the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act .

R – 6(b). [ 21 ](#page-7-5) E-5, E1 (NSEB) RIR – 6(b). [ 22 ](#page-7-7) Transcript, Day One, September 22, 2025, pages 41-42. [ 23 ](#page-7-9) Transcript, Day One, September 22, 2025, page 48. - (a) support competition and innovation in...

AI summary E1 argues the Board can consider non-energy benefits under the PUA's subsection (d), focusing on sustainable development. However, the text counters that this does not alter the Board's specific mandates under the PUA, emphasizing that 'appropriate consideration' remains subjective. The discussion references transcripts and regulatory provisions.

6 a. The Legislative Context for this Application 8 This Application occurs in the context of recent legislative amendments, which have impacted 9 energy regulation in Nova Scotia. 11 Specifically, the Energy Reform Act (2024) , c 2, Bill...

AI summary The legislative context includes the Energy Reform Act (2024) and related statutes, establishing the Energy Board and emphasizing sustainable development, competition, and energy efficiency. Amendments to the PUA require evaluating demand-side management at the portfolio level, including strategic electrification.

4. RESPONSE TO NS POWER - NS Power's position regarding the Proposed BCA was first communicated to E1 and the DSMAG in its - Closing Submission. - The Closing Submission invites the Board to narrow Nova Scotia's DSM cost-effectiveness fram...

AI summary NS Power proposes revising the BCA framework to use its WACC and exclude certain benefits, conflicting with post-2022 legislation, the proceeding's record, and NSPM methodology. E1 argues for maintaining the current cost-effectiveness framework, including a 2% discount rate and portfolio-level screening under PUA.

- Generation System Impacts, including avoided energy production, avoided generation capacity, avoided carbon compliance costs, avoided variable O&M and generation risk and reliability impacts; - Transmission System Impacts, including avoi...

AI summary The proposed Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) test evaluates impacts across generation, transmission, distribution, and utility administrative systems. It also incorporates non-utility impacts from the Energy Reform Act and More Access to Energy Act , including host-customer, fuel savings, and societal benefits like GHG reductions and health improvements.

with the goal of approving rates, tolls, charges, tariffs, capital applications or other matters that are consistent with the purpose of this Act, the More Access to Energy Act and the regulations. [90] To follow through the threads in s....

AI summary The text discusses statutory changes under Nova Scotia's energy regulation, focusing on the More Access to Energy Act and Energy and Regulatory Boards Act . Key objectives include fostering competition, ensuring reliable energy supply, and transitioning to an independent system operator. The More Access to Energy Act defines sustainable development and outlines procurement practices and energy planning goals.

ntended consequences that this interpretation of the [Energy and Regulatory Boards Act] could have on the overall regulation of public utilities in NS. [Industrial Group Closing Submissions, p. 12] [122] NS Power submitted that the existin...

AI summary NS Power argues that Nova Scotia's existing legislation does not empower the NSUARB to consider non-energy benefits beyond GHG reductions in demand-side management. It asserts that cost-effectiveness remains the Board's primary mandate under the Public Utilities Act, and that specific provisions in this Act override broader sustainability goals in other legislation.