Topic:"Public Utilities Act Nova Scotia" in M07151

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 for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Cons...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board considers an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc., seeking establishment of a final agreement and approval of a 2016-2018 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan under the Public Utilities Act.

1 3.0 NS POWER'S POSITION 2 3 The current 25/75 per cent split between system cost and participant cost was agreed to 4 by stakeholders to the 2009 Settlement Agreement. It appropriately recognizes that rate 5 class benefits from DSM progr...

AI summary NS Power argues the 25/75 cost split between system and participant costs for DSM programs aligns with cost-of-service principles, as participating classes benefit most. They propose maintaining this split but suggest exceptions for Enabling Strategies when benefits exceed $100,000 or are tied to historical averages, reducing tracking requirements.

1 4.0 COST ALLOCATION PROPOSAL 2 3 NS Power proposes the following DSM cost allocation treatment. 4

AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NSP) proposes a Demand Side Management (DSM) cost allocation treatment as part of the regulatory proceeding. The proposal relates to how DSM program costs will be allocated, likely under the DSM Cost Recovery Rate Rider (DCRR) framework governed by the Public Utilities Act.

CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 Request IR-6: 2 3 Reference: December 18, 2015 Letter 4 2015 DSM Amounts (p.2/8) and Appendix A 5 6 (a) Please provide the derivation of the $6,144,785 amount for the 8 year 7 amortization of the 2015 DSM p...

AI summary The document contains a request (IR-6) for details on the derivation and allocation of the 2015 DSM plan amortization amount, including the interest rate and amortization schedule. NSPI responds by referring to an attachment and explains that the allocation was based on customer class shares and an annual interest rate of 7.78%. The recovery period is mandated by Section 79R(3) of the Public Utilities Act.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-3: 2 3 It is apparent that the benefit of increasing DSM costs is a reduced fuel bill for NSP as a 4 result of reduced KWH production requirements. Please indicate why, or why not, in 5 NSP's opinion DSM costs...

AI summary The document addresses whether DSM costs should be included in the FAM. NS Power agrees, citing section 79M(5) of the Public Utilities Act, as DSM costs are fully recoverable and align with FAM processes.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 In a letter to the UARB dated December 18, 2015, NSPI provided, pursuant to the Board's 4 letter dated December 3, 2015, additional detail regarding NSPI's specific cost recovery or 5 accounting treatme...

AI summary The document outlines a request to the UARB regarding NSPI's cost recovery and accounting treatment for specific DSM components, including the approval of a $102.2 million DSM quantum and the interpretation of Section 79 M (5) of the Public Utilities Act. The request also seeks clarification on how NSPI interprets Section 45 of the Act in relation to DSM cost recovery.

December 18, 2015 Doreen Friis 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: Nova Scotia Power Inc. – DSM Cost Recovery – M07151/E-R...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) submitted its 2016 DSM cost recovery proposal to the Utility and Review Board (UARB), citing legislative changes from the provincial electricity plan. The UARB requested additional details on specific DSM components, including rate-smoothing adjustments and balance adjustments, and noted no consensus among parties. NS Power argues the approved DSM quantum of $102.2 million should be fully recovered as a flow-through expense under the Public Utilities Act.

2016-2018 DSM Program Costs On November 10, 2015, following the changes to Nova Scotia's electricity policy, the Company announced that it will not apply for a General Rate Application for 2016. This means that for the 2016 period NS Power...

AI summary NS Power announced in 2015 it would absorb 2015-2016 DSM program costs into existing rates without a General Rate Application. Uncertainty remains for post-2016 costs, with a legislative deadline of April 30, 2016, to determine rate increases. NS Power deferred a decision until a rate application or June 30, 2016, citing unresolved cost absorption plans.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated ("NSPI") for Approval of the DSM Cost Allocation and Recovery

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is considering an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) under the Public Utilities Act for approval of Demand Side Management (DSM) cost allocation and recovery. The proceeding involves regulatory review of NSPI's proposed methodology for recovering DSM program costs from ratepayers.

2015 M07151/E-R-15 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 for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Effic...

AI summary The document outlines an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. and the 2016-2018 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan. The Industrial Group submitted information requests to NSPI, with responses due January 25, 2016. The proceeding is governed by the Public Utilities Act.

1 2016 NSUARB-NSPI-P-M07151 / E-R-15 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD 4 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended 5 -and - 6 IN THE MATTER OF: Nova Scotia Power DSM Cost Recovery Proposal dated Dec...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is handling a proceeding under the Public Utilities Act regarding Nova Scotia Power's DSM Cost Recovery Proposal dated December 18, 2015. Responses are due by January 25, 2016, with contact details provided for Nova Scotia Power Inc. and E.A. Nelson Blackburn, Q.C. of Blackburn Law.

2015 M07151 E-R-15 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated ("NSPI") for Approval of the DSM Cost Allocation and Recovery INFO...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) seeks approval for DSM cost allocation and recovery under the Public Utilities Act. The Consumer Advocate has issued information requests, with responses due by January 25, 2016. The proceeding involves regulatory review of NSPI's application.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: Nova Scotia Power Incorporated - DSM Cost Recovery and Allocation INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Nova Scotia Power Incorporated c/o David L...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is handling a proceeding under the Public Utilities Act regarding Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's DSM Cost Recovery and Allocation. EfficiencyOne has requested information from Nova Scotia Power, with responses due January 25, 2016, and copies to be submitted to Breton Law Group.

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 for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservat...

AI summary EfficiencyOne seeks approval for a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. under the Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, for electricity efficiency and conservation activities, including a 2016-2018 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan. The application involves establishing 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 - and - IN THE MATTER OF: NS Power Inc. – DSM Cost Allocation Proposal (M07151/E-R-15)

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is considering NS Power Inc.'s proposal related to demand-side management (DSM) cost allocation under the Public Utilities Act. The proceeding is referenced as M07151/E-R-15.

Allocation of 2015-2018 Program Costs EfficiencyOne supports the Cost of Service Allocation approach provided by NS Power for the allocation of 2015 to 2018 DSM costs. As indicated below, this approach, in EfficiencyOne's view, would: (a)...

AI summary EfficiencyOne supports NS Power's Cost of Service Allocation approach for 2015-2018 DSM costs, citing alignment with legislation, societal benefits, short-term cost recovery, and rate stability. NS Power, under the Public Utilities Act, provides DSM activities to reduce energy demand. The methodology reflects broader recognition of DSM's non-participant benefits and aligns with the 'beneficiary pays' principle.

Rate Smoothing Adjustment Repayment and Application of the 2013 and 2014 Balance Adjustments With respect to the repayment of the Rate Smoothing Adjustment (RSA) and the application of the 2013 and 2014 Balance Adjustments by rate class, N...

AI summary NS Power proposes modifying DSM program access to recover RSA and balance adjustments, but EfficiencyOne opposes this, arguing it risks failure and harms program effectiveness. EfficiencyOne prefers financial recovery through GRA or Base Cost of Fuel hearings, citing the Consensus Agreement and concerns over program costs, savings targets, and customer satisfaction.