Topic:"Public Utilities Act Nova Scotia" in M07543

M06733 JUNE 30, 2016 CONSENSUS AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT, RSNS 1989, c. 380 AND IN THE MATTER OF: THE ORDER OF THE NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN MATTER M06733 DIRECTING THE PARTIES TO PURSUE RESOLUTION...

AI summary This document outlines a consensus agreement in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act. EfficiencyOne and NS Power sought approval for a supply agreement, with unresolved issues deferred to the DSM Advisory Group. The Board approved the consensus agreement but rejected the quantum agreement, requiring unresolved matters to be resolved by June 30, 2016.

Performance Targets consist of: 4 24 May 2016 3 EfficiencyOne, Evidence, In the Matter of the Public Utilities Act and in the Matter of an Application for Approval of the 2016-2018 Supply Agreement for EE&CA , (27 Feb. 2016), at p 46. 3 M0...

AI summary The document outlines performance targets under a regulatory proceeding, including cumulative annual energy and peak demand savings. It references a 2016-2018 supply agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power (NSP), approved by the Utility and Regulatory Board (UARB) via Order M06733. Key topics include demand-side management and energy efficiency programs.

M06733 IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT And IN THE MATTER OF: An application by EfficiencyOne for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power I...

AI summary EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) seek approval for a supply agreement and 2016-2018 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB) is involved, with parties agreeing on terms but reserving rights to amend positions based on further evidence.

IN THE MATIER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT And IN THE MATIER OF: An application by EfficiencyOne far Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between EfftciencyOne ("El ")and Nova Scotia Power I...

AI summary The document outlines an application by EfficiencyOne for approval of a Supply Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) for electricity efficiency and conservation activities from 2016 to 2018, along with the establishment of a final agreement and approval of the 2016-2018 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan. The Co-Applicants have filed evidence and responded to information requests, and the parties have approved the Terms of Consensus.

M06733 JUNE 30, 2016 CONSENSUS AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT, RSNS 1989, c. 380 AND IN THE MATTER OF: THE ORDER OF THE NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN MATTER M06733 DIRECTING THE PARTIES TO PURSUE RESOLUTION...

AI summary The document outlines a Consensus Agreement in Matter M06733 between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) under the Public Utilities Act. It references prior proceedings, including a Quantum Agreement not approved by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, and unresolved issues deferred to the Demand Side Management (DSM) Advisory Group for resolution by June 30, 2016.

2. BACKGROUND On June 16, 2015, EfficiencyOne, Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power), the Consumer Advocate, the Small Business Advocate, the Ecology Action Centre, the Affordable Energy Coalition, and the Industrial Group signed a Con...

AI summary In 2015, EfficiencyOne, NS Power, and other stakeholders signed a Consensus Agreement proposing a standardized DSM filing framework. The Utility and Review Board approved this agreement in 2015, requiring submission to the Board by June 30, 2016. The framework includes standard DSM items, alternate scenarios, and evaluation processes outlined in the DSM Standards.

Performance Targets and Thresholds[10](#page-22-1) - i. Performance Targets apply to the period of the UARB-approved Supply Agreement with NS Power, rather than annually; - ii. EfficiencyOne is deemed to be in substantial compliance with t...

AI summary Performance Targets apply to the UARB-approved Supply Agreement period, not annually. EfficiencyOne achieves substantial compliance if 90% or more of targets are met; below 90% triggers a regulatory process. References include a 2015 NSUARB Order and a 2016 supply agreement approval.

M06733 IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT And IN THE MATTER OF: An application by EfficiencyOne for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power I...

AI summary EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) seek approval for a supply agreement and 2016-2018 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan. The Nova Scotia Utility and Ratepayer Board (NSUARB) is involved, with parties reaching consensus on terms. The Public Utilities Act is referenced in the proceeding.

IN THE MATIER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT And IN THE MATIER OF: An application by EfficiencyOne far Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between EfftciencyOne ("El ")and Nova Scotia Power I...

AI summary This document outlines an application by EfficiencyOne for the approval of a Supply Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. for electricity efficiency and conservation activities from 2016 to 2018, along with the establishment of a final agreement and approval of the 2016-2018 Demand Side Management Resource Plan.

M06733 JUNE 30, 2016 CONSENSUS AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT, RSNS 1989, c. 380 AND IN THE MATTER OF: THE ORDER OF THE NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN MATTER M06733 DIRECTING THE PARTIES TO PURSUE RESOLUTION...

AI summary This consensus agreement under Matter M06733 involves EfficiencyOne and NS Power, addressing a supply agreement for 2016–2018 and unresolved issues deferred to the DSM Advisory Group. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved the Consensus Agreement but not the Quantum Agreement, directing non-financial provisions to the DSM Advisory Group. Unresolved matters were to be submitted by June 30, 2016.

2. BACKGROUND On June 16, 2015, EfficiencyOne, Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power), the Consumer Advocate, the Small Business Advocate, the Ecology Action Centre, the Affordable Energy Coalition, and the Industrial Group signed a Con...

AI summary In 2015, EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSP) signed a Consensus Agreement establishing a standardized DSM filing framework, approved by the Utility and Review Board in 2015. The framework, based on Efficiency Maine's model, includes DSM program standards and evaluation processes, with a deadline for Board approval by June 30, 2016.

Performance Targets and Thresholds[10](#page-22-1) - i. Performance Targets apply to the period of the UARB-approved Supply Agreement with NS Power, rather than annually; - ii. EfficiencyOne is deemed to be in substantial compliance with t...

AI summary Performance Targets under the UARB-approved Supply Agreement with NSP apply over the agreement's term, not annually. EfficiencyOne achieves compliance if 90% or more of targets are met; otherwise, a regulatory process is triggered. References include M06733 (NSUARB Order) and a 2016 supply agreement application.

M06733 IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT And IN THE MATTER OF: An application by EfficiencyOne for Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power I...

AI summary EfficiencyOne seeks approval for a supply agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSP) and the 2016-2018 Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan. Co-applicants EfficiencyOne and NSP have reached consensus on key terms, reserving the right to amend positions based on further evidence. The application is governed by the Public Utilities Act and reviewed by the Utility and Ratepayer Board (UARB).

IN THE MATIER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT And IN THE MATIER OF: An application by EfficiencyOne far Approval of a Supply Agreement for Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Activities between EfftciencyOne ("El ")and Nova Scotia Power I...

AI summary This document outlines an application by EfficiencyOne for the approval of a Supply Agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. for electricity efficiency and conservation activities from 2016 to 2018. EfficiencyOne is the franchise holder under the Public Utilities Act, and both parties have filed evidence and responded to information requests. The parties have reached a consensus on the terms of the agreement, with the right to amend based on further evidence.