Topic:"Procurement Practices" in M10473

ENVIRONMENT 21 8. - EfficiencyOne and its Subcontractors shall at all times comply with all Environmental Laws that apply in any way to the supply or performance of the EECA. EfficiencyOne and its Subcontractors shall not cause, permit or...

AI summary The text outlines environmental compliance obligations for EfficiencyOne and its subcontractors under the EECA, requiring them to adhere to Environmental Laws and avoid the release of hazardous substances. EfficiencyOne is also required to indemnify NSPI and its affiliates against any costs arising from breaches of these obligations.

t, the Program Administrators must demonstrate the specific actions they undertook during the 2022-2024 Three-Year Plan term to minimize administrative costs; a demonstration that the 106 See Exhs. BGC-2, at 106; EGMA-2, at 107; FGE (gas)-...

AI summary The document discusses the requirement for Program Administrators to demonstrate actions taken to minimize administrative costs during the 2022-2024 Three-Year Plan term. It also emphasizes the use of competitive procurement processes to ensure cost containment and reasonableness of service costs, citing past orders and cases.

11). For the 2022-2024 Three-Year Plans, each Program Administrator has competitively procured a high percentage of its program activities (ranging from 35 percent to 77 percent) (see, e.g., Exh. FGE-4 (Rev.), Table V.D). Where such procur...

AI summary The Program Administrators have competitively procured a high percentage of their program activities for the 2022-2024 Three-Year Plans, minimizing costs to ratepayers. However, they have opted not to use competitive procurements in some cases due to complexity, specialized knowledge, or statutory requirements. The Department has not made substantive findings on the reasonableness of these decisions.

Expert Testimony FORUM ON BEHALF OF MATTER Arkansas Public Service Commission Arkansas Public Service Commission General Staff Formula Rate Plan Filings of Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company Pursuant to APSC Docket No. 16-052-U Docket No. 18-...

AI summary The text presents a table of expert testimony from various regulatory forums, including the Arkansas Public Service Commission and the Manitoba Public Utilities Board, with associated matters and entities involved. It includes references to energy efficiency plans, tariff applications, and acquisition approvals.

, 05-0162): Direct testimony of William Steinhurst regarding Ameren's proposed competitive procurement auction (CPA). On behalf of Illinois Citizens Utility Board. June 15, 2005 and August 10, 2005. Illinois Commerce Commission (Docket 05-...

AI summary William Steinhurst testified in two Illinois Commerce Commission dockets (05-0162 and 05-0159) regarding competitive procurement processes by Ameren and Commonwealth Edison. He represented the Illinois Citizens Utility Board and Cook County State's Attorney's Office in 2005.

EfficiencyOne IN THE MATTER OF The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended. - and - IN THE MATTER OF An Application by EfficiencyOne for Approval of the 2023-2025 Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation...

AI summary EfficiencyOne seeks approval for a 2023-2025 supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. and a Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan under the Public Utilities Act. The application requests establishment of a final agreement and approval of the DSM plan.

27. SURVIVAL 27.1 Subject to the provisions of the Act, all provisions of this Agreement which by their express terms or nature are continuing shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement, including, without limitation, th...

AI summary This section outlines the survival of specific provisions in the agreement following its expiration or termination, including provisions related to the EECA Plan, covenants, confidentiality, indemnity, and intellectual property, among others.

14. INDEMNITY - 14.1 EfficiencyOne shall assume all risk of loss, damage or injury, including death, to person or property, caused by its directors, officers, employees, Subcontractors, agents or representatives, and agrees not to make or...

AI summary EfficiencyOne and NSPI mutually agree to indemnify each other against liabilities arising from breaches of the agreement, except those caused by their own negligence or wilful misconduct. The clause covers legal costs, third-party intellectual property claims, and obligations to defend against such claims, with EfficiencyOne specifically responsible for IP infringement related to the EECA.

17. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - 17.1 NSPI acknowledges that all branding, trade and business marks of EfficiencyOne used in the course of provision of EECA pursuant to this Agreement, (the "EfficiencyOne Brands" ) are, and shall remain, the so...

AI summary The section outlines intellectual property rights between NSPI and EfficiencyOne, specifying that all EfficiencyOne Brands remain EfficiencyOne's exclusive property and must be returned or destroyed upon agreement termination. Similarly, NSPI Brands are NSPI's exclusive property and subject to the same terms.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT and - IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by EfficiencyOne (E1) to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities bet...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) seeks approval from the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) and a 2023-2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan. The proceeding involves the establishment of a final agreement between E1 and NS Power under the Public Utilities Act.

HEARING ORDER On March 11,2022, E1 applied to the Board to approve a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between E1 and NS Power and the establishment of a final agreement between the parties, including...

AI summary E1 applied for approval of a supply agreement with NS Power and a final DSM Resource Plan. The Board opted for a paper hearing process, reserving the right to switch to an oral hearing if additional evidence is filed.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by EFFICIENCYONE (E1) for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between E1 and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Pow...

AI summary The document outlines a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, involving EfficiencyOne's application for approval of a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) for electricity efficiency activities and a 2023-2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan. The proceeding is before a panel of three members, with counsel representing EfficiencyOne, NS Power, the Consumer Advocate, Small Business Advocate, Affordable Energy Coalition, and Ecology Action Centre.

5.0 APPROVAL OF SUPPLY AGREEMENT [188] E1 asked the Board to approve the form of Supply Agreement with NS Power attached as Appendix F to the application. E1 said the operating terms and conditions of the Agreement are substantially consis...

AI summary E1 requested the Board's approval for a Supply Agreement with NS Power, aligning with past DSM Plans. No objections were raised, and NS Power confirmed the agreement's similarity to prior ones. The Board conditionally approved the agreement pending compliance filing review, citing alignment with PUA section 79J.

mments throughout the engagement process, which has culminated in this settlement Plan. In support of its Application for Approval of the 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan, EfficiencyOne's filing includes: - Notice of Application - Evidence on b...

AI summary EfficiencyOne seeks approval for its 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan and a DSM Supply Agreement with NS Power, aligning with the Public Utilities Act and the 2014 Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Restructuring Act. The agreement outlines EECA provision terms and payment structures.

HEARING ORDER On March 11,2022, E1 applied to the Board to approve a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between E1 and NS Power and the establishment of a final agreement between the parties, including...

AI summary E1 sought Board approval for a Supply Agreement with NS Power for electricity efficiency and conservation, including E1's 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan. The Board opted for a paper hearing process, reserving the right to switch to an oral hearing if new evidence emerges.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S., 1989, c. 380 as amended - and- IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne (El) for approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (El) seeks approval for a supply agreement with NS Power for electricity efficiency and conservation activities, along with establishing a final agreement and approving a 2023-2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan under the Public Utilities Act.

March 23th, 2022 Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 3rd Floor, Summit Place 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6 ATTENTION: Crystal Henwood, Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk of the Board Via Email: [[email protected]](m...

AI summary A letter dated March 23, 2022, from Janice M. Maloney of the Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) notifies participation in EfficiencyOne's (E1) application (M10437) for approval of a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. for electricity efficiency and conservation activities (2023-2025). The KMKNO and The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs (ANSMC) are participating in the proceeding.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act - and – IN THE MATTER OF: EfficiencyOne (E1) application for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between Effi...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is considering EfficiencyOne's (E1) application for approval of a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. for electricity efficiency and conservation activities from 2023-2025 under the Public Utilities Act.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 380 as amended – and – IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne (E1) to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for Approval of a...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) seeks approval from the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) under the Public Utilities Act. The application includes establishing a final agreement and approving a 2023-2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by EfficiencyOne (E1) to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between E1 and...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) seeks approval from the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) to implement electricity efficiency and conservation activities, along with approval of a 2023-2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan and establishment of a final agreement between the parties.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EfficiencyOne (E1) to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for Approval of a Supply Ag...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) seeks approval from the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) and a 2023-2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan, under the Public Utilities Act. The application aims to establish a final agreement between the parties.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by EFFICIENCYONE (E1) to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity E...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) applied to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for approval of a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) for electricity efficiency and conservation activities, and approval of a 2023-2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT and IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by EfficiencyOne (E1) to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Effic...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) seeks approval from the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) and a 2023-2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan. The application involves establishing a final agreement between E1 and NS Power under the Public Utilities Act.

James R. Gogan Direct Dial: (902) 563-5920 E-Mail: [email protected] File No. 41736-149 June 10, 2022 Nova Scotia Utility & Review Board 3rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3S3 Attention: Crystal Henwood, Regul...

AI summary EfficiencyOne submits rebuttal evidence in M10473 regarding approval of a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power (NS Power) and the 2023–2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan. The filing is directed to the Nova Scotia Utility & Review Board.

IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act RSNS 1989, c. 380 7 - and- IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by EfficiencyOne (E1) to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conse...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) seeks approval from the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) to implement electricity efficiency and conservation activities. The application includes establishing a final agreement and approving a 2023-2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan under the Public Utilities Act.

Supply Agreement The form of Supply Agreement submitted by E1 is similar in form to those previously entered into by NS Power and E1 for prior periods. NS Power anticipates that E1 and NS Power will finalize the Supply Agreement in order t...

AI summary NS Power and E1 plan to finalize a Supply Agreement similar to prior ones, considering the NSUARB's decision and payment terms. The agreement will be part of the Compliance Filing, with any issues addressed at that time. NS Power thanks the NSUARB for the opportunity to comment.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT and IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by by EfficiencyOne ("E1") to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board ("Board') for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Ele...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) seeks approval from the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) to implement electricity efficiency and conservation activities, along with a 2023-2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan. The proceeding involves the Public Utilities Act.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by EFFICIENCYONE (E1) for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between E1 and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Pow...

AI summary The document outlines a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act regarding EfficiencyOne's (E1) application to approve a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) for electricity efficiency activities, establish a final agreement, and approve a 2023-2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan. Multiple parties, including the Consumer Advocate and Small Business Advocate, are involved.

5.0 APPROVAL OF SUPPLY AGREEMENT [188] E1 asked the Board to approve the form of Supply Agreement with NS Power attached as Appendix F to the application. E1 said the operating terms and conditions of the Agreement are substantially consis...

AI summary E1 requested approval of a Supply Agreement with NS Power, similar to prior agreements under DSM Plans. No objections were raised, and NS Power confirmed the form's consistency with past agreements. The Board approved the agreement in principle, pending compliance filing, citing compliance with s. 79J and 79L of the Public Utilities Act.

James Gogan Direct +1 (902) 563 5920 [email protected] 292 Charlotte Street Suite 300 Sydney NS Canada B1P 1C7 Tel +1 (902) 563 1000 Fax +1 (902) 563 1113 Our File: 217173 October 4, 2022 Nova Scotia Utility & Review Board 3rd...

AI summary EfficiencyOne submits documents to the Nova Scotia Utility & Review Board for approval of a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power (NS Power) and a 2023–2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan. Filed items include compliance filings, appendices, and executed agreements.

James Gogan Direct +1 (902) 563 5920 [email protected] 292 Charlotte Street Suite 300 Sydney NS Canada B1P 1C7 Tel +1 (902) 563 1000 Fax +1 (902) 563 1113 Our File: 217173 October 25, 2022 Nova Scotia Utility & Review Board 3rd...

AI summary EfficiencyOne submits documents responding to the Industrial Group's letter regarding its Compliance Filing under M10473 and concerns about variance account adjustments in NS Power's 2022-2024 GRA. The filing seeks approval of a supply agreement with NS Power and a 2023-2025 DSM Resource Plan.

October 25, 2022 Ms. Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M10473 – EfficiencyOne 2023-2025 Demand Side Mana...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) submitted its 2023-2025 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB). The Industrial Group (IG) raised concerns about annual variance adjustments to the DSM Supply Agreement, while NS Power clarified that adjustments would only occur at the end of the three-year term. NS Power thanked the NSUARB for the opportunity to comment.