Topic:"Policy And Legislation" in M12282

...............................................9 5.1 Portfolio Level Evaluation............................................................................................................ 9 5.2 Jurisdiction to Consider Non-Energy Impacts ....

AI summary The document outlines sections addressing portfolio-level evaluation, jurisdiction to consider non-energy impacts, legislative changes to the Public Utilities Act and Energy Reform Act, and E1's efforts to develop a new Best Interest of Customers (BCA) test. It includes directives for cost-effectiveness testing and updates to Nova Scotia's policy objectives.

G in accordance with the NSUARB’s directive as noted above. In 14 addition to the EFG Report, sections 7 to 13 herein describe how the proposed new BCA test was assessed 15 and developed by E1. 16 17 6. CHANGES TO NOVA SCOTIA POLICY OBJECT...

AI summary The document discusses changes to the Public Utilities Act in Nova Scotia, specifically the amendment replacing the definition of 'electricity efficiency and conservation activities' with 'demand-side management'. This change impacts the NSUARB's jurisdiction over non-energy impacts.

Page 10 of 18 EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Appendix A 1 Table 2: Nova Scotia Policy and Impact Category Matrix 2 3 The EFG team’s interpretation of the results, represented in the final row in Table 2 above, 4 indic...

AI summary The EFG team's analysis supports the inclusion of various policy and legislative impacts in the BCA test, including system impacts, resilience, GHG emissions, and DEI considerations. However, the NSPM suggests that certain impacts like jobs and economic development should be analyzed separately to avoid double counting.

!"#$%&'ÿ !ÿ ) +,+ÿ- ./.ÿ 0'1ÿ 234 .+ -/ 5678,- 9 -ÿ:,./ÿ &;ÿ )+ <5-,+ÿ=,/,4 5>ÿ 594<./43-/34,ÿ ?@ÿ A B C<//ÿ D! ÿ E,5,9 /6- ./ÿ<5 Fÿ 4ÿ,B,-/4 - /Fÿ D1&ÿ E,H 5+ÿ/H,ÿ=,/,4ÿ I!'Lÿ J, ,B N,+ÿ- ./ÿ 9ÿ.< ,+ÿ,5,4>Fÿ D1Oÿ E4 / .Hÿ/H,4= H/6,= // 5>...

AI summary The text lists various topics and sections related to regulatory proceedings in Nova Scotia, including energy efficiency programs, rate structures, and regulatory processes. It includes references to entities such as Nova Scotia Power and the Building Code Division, as well as various regulatory and legislative topics.

1234ÿ678ÿ9 67ÿ ÿ76ÿ8 ÿ 8ÿ78 ÿÿ  ÿ DATE FILED: May 16, 2025 Page 150 of 302 Appendix A - EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application Attachment 2: National Standard Practice Manual ÿ !"!#ÿ %&''() +,ÿ.&/01ÿ21&3...

AI summary This document discusses the EfficiencyOne Benefit-Cost Analysis Test Application and references the National Standard Practice Manual. It outlines a process involving the Board of Commissioners and the Board of Fuel Costs, focusing on the evaluation of demand-side management and energy efficiency initiatives, particularly in the context of policy and legislation.

ULÿKNGGHÿQMENHRÿLKÿZEFZ\ÿZFMERQZUMEKHGHÿTME\HNÿELMÿXF RIRLFXÿFErMGNEXFELKVÿ\GN]MVFÿ Rÿ uvwx[Dwÿ[NX\VMKEQFÿ Oÿ LNÿQUKGHFÿLUKEÿYUKLÿLUFIÿZMRQUKGHFÿFEFGKVVIÿGFWTMGFÿXNGFÿFEFGHIÿ P ÿQ N R LÿS FQK T RFÿR LN G K H F ÿ L F Q U E N VN H MF Rÿ H yK...

AI summary The text appears to be a portion of a regulatory proceeding document from Nova Scotia, discussing topics related to energy management, fuel costs, and regulatory processes. It references various programs, entities, and regulations that are relevant to the energy sector and utility governance.

! "ÿ $%&'() +ÿ,-.+)(/ÿ0-'ÿ$+ÿ1+&'234100()(&+5ÿ1)-+-%3ÿ6$,11178ÿ9:9:8ÿ; 8 ÿ 8ÿ66 <ÿ278ÿ ÿ9 8ÿ278ÿÿ= ÿ3878>8ÿ?'&@ '&AÿB3ÿC'(D E5 D FÿG E5( +Fÿ$% ++FÿH-/AFÿ +Aÿ H'-EEB&'28ÿI55@EJKKLLL8 )&&&8-'2KE(5&EKA&0 ./5K0(/&EK@A0EKB9...

AI summary The text appears to be a portion of a regulatory proceeding document from Nova Scotia, involving discussions on energy efficiency, rate structures, and stakeholder engagement. It references various proceedings, regulations, and entities involved in the energy sector, but lacks detailed arguments or claims.

energyfuturesgroup.com 30 At the fifth workshop, the working group reviewed quantitative examples and host customer impacts. The working group also discussed the consultant team’s recommendation for host customer non-energy impacts (NEIs)...

AI summary The working group reviewed quantitative examples and host customer impacts, discussing the consultant team’s recommendations on non-energy impacts (NEIs) and societal NEIs. They also reviewed Nova Scotia's applicable policies, including the Energy Reform Act (ERA), which has significant implications for the structure and regulatory authority of the newly created NSEB and the categories of impacts in a new Nova Scotia test.

Energy Utility / Jobs Other Other (LMI) Host Host GhG al Policy Section 1: Nova Scotia PRIORITY POLICIES

AI summary This section outlines priority policies in Nova Scotia, focusing on energy and utility-related initiatives. It highlights the importance of addressing climate change, promoting energy efficiency, and ensuring equitable access to energy services.

Clean 6 1 6 6 6 6 6 6 1 6 6 2 1 Growth (2022) Nova Scotia’s 2030 Clean Power Plan (October 6 1 4 4 4 1 1 2 2 3 2023) Clean Electricity Solutions Task Force 4 1 2 4 3 1 1 1 2 Social Cost of Greenhouse Gas Estimates – Interim Updated Guidanc...

AI summary The text discusses a homework assignment analyzing policies that support the inclusion of impact categories in a jurisdictional test. It outlines that policies support the inclusion of various impacts such as electric utility system impacts, resilience, GHG emissions, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) impacts.

(b) Confirmed. Please refer to EFG's Report[1](#page-23-0) 1 , Summary Table 1, page 12. 2 3 (c) Yes, with the above noted exception that the proposed Nova Scotia Jurisdictional Test 4 (NSJT) test will not address green jobs creation and s...

AI summary The Energy Board is not explicitly required to assess job market or economic growth impacts, but EfficiencyOne argues that these considerations align with broader sustainability and innovation objectives under the Energy and Regulatory Boards Act. These impacts are indirectly reflected in benefit-cost analysis through host customer and societal benefit categories.

Request IR-01: - Please discuss how the November 9, 2022, Public Utilities Act changes to the level of cost- - effectiveness test from the program level to the portfolio level have changed the analysis - results, citing analysis results, u...

AI summary The November 9, 2022 amendment to the Public Utilities Act changed the cost-effectiveness evaluation level from the program level to the portfolio level. However, this change does not affect how EfficiencyOne performs cost-effectiveness testing or the results, which remain available at multiple levels including the portfolio level.

Refer to pages 8 and 9 of the Evidence of David Hill, regarding the statements "The numbers in the cells of this table indicate how many of the DSMAG organizations indicated each policy (in the rows) was relevant to each impact category (i...

AI summary The response explains that policy relevance indicates support for inclusion in a BCA test by aligning with Nova Scotia's policy goals and objectives, as per the NSPM. EFG and DSMAG reviewed policies to determine relevant impact categories for the BCA test.

Impact Category Sub-Category BCA Test TRC Test Utility System Electric Generation Transmission Distribution General All All Gas Only Commodity Costs Not Included Non-Utility System Other Fuels All Not Included Host Customer All (costs and...

AI summary The document outlines the BCA Test and TRC Test categories for assessing impacts, with specific considerations for utility and non-utility systems. Mr. Bowman recommends using the PAC test as the primary cost-effectiveness test, suggesting modifications to account for strategic electrification and align with the Public Utilities Act's objective of reducing electricity costs.

Building on the provisions outlined above, E1's position is that the legislative framework not only empowers the Board to consider issues of sustainable prosperity and sustainable development, but in fact obliges it to do so as part of its...

AI summary E1 argues that the legislative framework empowers and obliges the Board to prioritize sustainable development and prosperity, as defined in statutes like the Environment Act and the Energy and Regulatory Boards Act . These laws require the Board to consider long-term societal outcomes, including energy efficiency and emissions reduction, when evaluating DSM plan applications and cost-effectiveness.

d within the purpose section of the More Access to Energy Act , which deals primarily with the role and responsibilities of Nova Scotia's new Independent Energy System Operator ("IESO"). 5 Within both the Gas Distribution Act and the More...

AI summary The text discusses definitions of 'sustainable development' and 'sustainable prosperity' under the More Access to Energy Act and Gas Distribution Act , referencing their alignment with definitions in the Environment Act and Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act . It also notes that these definitions are not included in the Energy and Regulatory Boards Act .

Ibid at para 201; see also Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (Re) , 2018 NSUARB 154 at paras 87-91, affirmed in Nova Scotia (Attorney General) v. Nova Scotia (Utility and Review Board) , 2019 NSCA 66. - 2 (iv) strategic electrification of ene...

AI summary The text discusses the expansion of the Energy Board's consideration of environmental and societal impacts in assessing DSM cost-effectiveness, referencing past decisions and legislative amendments. It highlights the Board's interpretation of its statutory mandate to include factors like competition, innovation, and sustainable development.

an Independent Energy System Operator. - [92] "Sustainable development" is defined in s. 3 of the More Access to Energy Act as having the same meaning as in the Environment Act , SNS 1994-95, c 1: "sustainable development" means developmen...

AI summary The text defines 'sustainable development' under the More Access to Energy Act, aligning it with the Environment Act. It emphasizes meeting present needs without compromising future generations and promoting environmental protection and prudent use.