Topic:"Public Utilities Act Nova Scotia" in M12376

M12376 – Review of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated Performance Standards In December 2015, the Government of Nova Scotia amended the Public Utilities Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 380, to require the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB)...

AI summary The document outlines the evolution of performance standards for Nova Scotia Power Inc. under the Public Utilities Act, including amendments, implementation periods, and the transition of regulatory oversight to the Nova Scotia Energy Board following the proclamation of the Energy and Regulatory Boards Act.

Draft Terms of Reference ("TOR") for Review of NS Power Performance Standards Section 52A to the Public Utilities Act (PUA) empowers the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB or Board), formerly the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB),...

AI summary The document outlines the legal basis for the Nova Scotia Energy Board to establish performance standards for Nova Scotia Power Inc. under Section 52A of the Public Utilities Act, which was amended by Bill No. 147 in 2025.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, RSNS 1989, c.380, as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: Review of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated Performance Standards

AI summary This document pertains to a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, involving a review of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's performance standards.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 380 as amended -and- IN THE MATTER OF: A Review of Performance Standards for Nova Scotia Power Inc. by the Nova Scotia Energy Board, Pursuant to Sectio...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is conducting a review of performance standards for Nova Scotia Power Inc. under the Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 380 as amended.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. TAKE NOTICE that Nova Scotia Power Inc. hereby intervenes in the above Application and Proceeding. NS Power is a regulated public utility within the definition of the Public Utilities Act engaged in the generation, t...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) intervenes in a regulatory proceeding, identifying itself as a regulated public utility under the Public Utilities Act, serving approximately 550,000 customers in Nova Scotia. NS Power will address issues raised by the Energy Board and provide contact details for its regulatory affairs team.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , RSNS 1989, c 380 as amended - and – IN THE MATTER OF: Review of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated Performance Standards - and –

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is reviewing the performance standards of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated under the Public Utilities Act, as amended.

NOVA SCOTIA ENGERY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act - and - IN THE MATTER OF: Review of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated Performance Standards

AI summary This document pertains to a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, focusing on the review of performance standards for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF: A Review of NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED's Performance Standards

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is reviewing Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's performance under the Public Utilities Act. This proceeding involves assessing the company's adherence to regulatory standards and its overall performance.

C) Customer Service Should on-time completion of new service connections and customer satisfaction survey results be added to the Performance Standards? In relation to additional Performance Standards arising from the categories listed in...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate recommends adding on-time completion of new service connections and customer satisfaction survey results to Performance Standards under the Public Utilities Act, focusing on equity, low-income service, energy poverty, and data handling.

Draft Terms of Reference ("TOR") for Review of NS Power Performance Standards Section 52A to the Public Utilities Act (PUA) empowers the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB or Board), formerly the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB),...

AI summary The document outlines the legal framework for establishing performance standards for Nova Scotia Power under Section 52A of the Public Utilities Act, as amended by Bill No. 147. The Nova Scotia Energy Board is empowered to set these standards, including requirements and minimums, for the utility.

Performance standards - 52A (1) The Governor in Council may make regulations regarding all aspects of performance, including regulations that prescribe performance standards, requirements and minimums for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated. -...

AI summary Section 52A of the Public Utilities Act grants the Governor in Council and the Energy Board authority to establish performance standards for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, covering aspects like reliability, equity, customer service, and environmental performance. These standards are further detailed in the NS Power Performance Standards Regulations, which came into effect in 2022.

Scope of this proceeding The Board has retained London Economics International LLC ("LEI") to review existing performance standards and develop updated performance standards for NS Power in consideration of Section 52A of the PUA and relat...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has retained London Economics International LLC to review and update performance standards for Nova Scotia Power under Section 52A of the Public Utilities Act.

Terms of Reference (TOR) for Review of NS Power Performance Standards Section 52A to the Public Utilities Act (PUA) empowers the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB or Board), formerly the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB), to estab...

AI summary Section 52A of the Public Utilities Act empowers the Nova Scotia Energy Board to establish performance standards for Nova Scotia Power Inc. This section was updated by Bill No. 147, which received Royal Assent on April 22, 2025.

Performance standards - 52A (1) The Governor in Council may make regulations regarding all aspects of performance, including regulations that prescribe performance standards, requirements and minimums for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated. -...

AI summary The text outlines the regulatory framework for performance standards under the Public Utilities Act, empowering the Governor in Council and the Energy Board to set standards for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated. These standards cover aspects like outages, reliability, customer service, and energy efficiency, with specific regulations enacted in 2022.

A of the PUA and related regulations. The Board envisions the following steps within the proceeding but will confirm the process in a hearing order after LEI files the draft report for public review:

AI summary The proceeding outlines the scope based on the PUA and related regulations, with the Board planning steps to be confirmed in a hearing order after the draft report is filed for public review.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act and a review of the Nova Scotia Power Performance Standards

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is reviewing the Public Utilities Act in relation to the performance standards of Nova Scotia Power. This proceeding involves an assessment of the regulatory framework governing utility performance.

Dear Parties, In its letter of July 10, 2025, the Board noted that London Economics International (LEI) was engaged to conduct a review of NS Power performance standards. That review was to consider not only whether the existing performanc...

AI summary The Board has engaged London Economics International (LEI) to review NS Power performance standards, including potential amendments and expansion of activities under the Public Utilities Act. A virtual stakeholder session is scheduled for May 12, 2026, and interested parties are requested to register by April 29, 2026.