Topic:"Public Interest" 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.

(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 document discusses the Nova Scotia Jurisdictional Test (NSJT) and its limitations in addressing green jobs and economic growth. It notes that the Energy Board is not explicitly required to assess these impacts but that EfficiencyOne (E1) argues such considerations align with sustainability objectives in the Energy and Regulatory Boards Act. The BCA test indirectly reflects these impacts through benefit categories.

1 customers qua customer interests (e.g., price, reliability, availability, etc.) which appears to be 2 consistent with the Board's earlier determinations as well.4 This does not appear to prohibit the 3 Board taking into account any numbe...

AI summary The text discusses the Board's consideration of customer interests, including price, reliability, and availability, in determining Demand Side Management (DSM) activities and programs. It references the Public Utilities Act and the Energy and Regulatory Boards Act, particularly section 6(2), which outlines factors the Board must consider when approving rates and other matters, such as supporting competition, innovation, and sustainable development.

- b) Please note for each category's impact how it was measured for Nova Scotia, as 1 2 compared with adopting something used in other provinces or in a US State. 3 Request IR-11: 4 5 Regarding Exhibit E-1, the Application, page 26 of 38,...

AI summary The text outlines various requests for information related to the impact measurement of categories in Nova Scotia, including definitions and examples for terms such as 'Host Benefits', 'Resilience', 'Public Health', 'improved comfort', and 'health'. It also requests explanations on how certain benefits are monetized for the BCA Test and how terms like 'resiliency' and 'reliability' are defined and contrasted.

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AI summary The document discusses the Board's expanded regulatory considerations beyond traditional least-cost options, including competition, innovation, and sustainable development. It argues that restricting the definition of 'expenditure' would conflict with the Public Utilities Act's broader policy goals. Quebec's comparable legislation is cited as an example of similar regulatory approaches.