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Topic:"Rate Rider" in M04819

Matter: E-ENSC-R-12 - Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation - Application for Approval of its Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan for 2013 - 2015
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E-2Evidence of ENSC as DSM Administrator 5 passages
The Cost Allocation Report prepared by Elenchus, including attachments containing annual preliminary DSM program cost allocations and rate and billing impact analyses p. pp. 31-32
The Cost Allocation Report prepared by Elenchus, including attachments containing annual preliminary DSM program cost allocations and rate and billing impact analyses 1 for 2013-2015, is provided in Appendix C. 2 3 Elenchus has developed a...

AI summary The Cost Allocation Report by Elenchus outlines a two-part cost allocation model (CAM) for ENSC, used for financial statements and rate rider adjustments. Part One uses a methodology filed with the UARB in 2011, while Part Two allocates program costs to NSPI customer classes and is consistent with the DSM Cost Allocation Approach from the 2009 Settlement Agreement.

DATE FILED: February 27, 2012 Page 32 of 45 p. pp. 34-35
DATE FILED: February 27, 2012 Page 32 of 45 1 include overhead costs based on a proportional mark-up to direct program costs. To 2 calculate the preliminary allocation of Enabling Strategies, all customer classes are 3 assumed to benefit i...

AI summary The document discusses changes in the allocation of Enabling Strategies costs within the DSM Plan, moving from customer count to a proportional mark-up based on direct program costs. It also outlines the process for the annual rate rider adjustment filing, including the transfer of responsibility from NSPI to ENSC for the DSM Cost Recovery Rider.

Preliminary DSM Rate Impacts p. p. 123
Preliminary DSM Rate Impacts Table Page Table 2.1 Derivation of Prospective Rates Attachment 2-1 Table 2.2 DSM Rate Rider Impacts using 2012 DSM Rate Rider with Balance Adjustment Attachment 2-2 Table 2.3 DSM Rate Rider Impacts using 2012...

AI summary This section outlines preliminary Demand Side Management (DSM) rate impacts, referencing several tables that detail prospective rates and DSM rate rider impacts using the 2012 DSM Rate Rider, both with and without balance adjustment.

Attachment 1-4 E-ENSC-R-12 p. p. 123
Attachment 1-4 E-ENSC-R-12 Line # TA BLE 3 (2013) I Preliminary Al location of I Program Costs s among rate classes 1 2 COLUMN Α В C D E F G Н 3 4 FORMULA Table 2 Table 1 Table 2 5 Column K Column H Column L C + E 6 diture by Rate lass the...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the allocation of program costs across various rate classes in 2013, including the distribution of expenses among different categories such as residential, industrial, and municipal. It shows the amounts and relative shares for each category, indicating how costs are divided and allocated.

2 Source: Nova Scotia Power Inc. 2012 General Rate Application - Operating Revenues p. p. 123
2 Source: Nova Scotia Power Inc. 2012 General Rate Application - Operating Revenues Line # Table 2.2 DSM Ra te Rider II mpacts u sing 201 .2 DSM Ra ate Rider with Ba lance Adj ustment 1 2 COLUMN Α В С D E F G Н K 3 FORMULA A D B-A C/A r E-...

AI summary The document presents a table showing changes in electricity rates across various rate classes from 2012 to 2015, including the impact of the DSM Rate Rider II and Balance Adjustment. It highlights significant fluctuations in rates, with some classes experiencing substantial decreases and others increases, reflecting the regulatory adjustments made during this period.

E-2(r)Revised ENSC Evidence 8 passages
Section 51 p. p. 31
On June 30, 2011, the Board ordered ENSC to develop and file, no later than September 30, 2011, its policy to track time and costs for electric and other fuel mandates. The June 30, 2011 Board Order also directed ENSC to undertake the nece...

AI summary In 2011, the UARB ordered ENSC to develop a policy for tracking time and costs related to electric and fuel mandates. ENSC retained Elenchus to develop a cost allocation model, review DSM cost allocation approaches, prepare preliminary tables for the 2013-2015 DSM Plan, and analyze rate and bill impacts for NSPI ratepayers.

The Cost Allocation Report prepared by Elenchus, including attachments containing annual preliminary DSM program cost allocations and rate and billing impact analyses p. pp. 31-32
The Cost Allocation Report prepared by Elenchus, including attachments containing annual preliminary DSM program cost allocations and rate and billing impact analyses for 2013-2015, is provided in Appendix C. Elenchus has developed a cost...

AI summary The Cost Allocation Report by Elenchus outlines a two-part model for ENSC, using a methodology filed with the UARB in 2011. Part One is used for audited financial statements, while Part Two allocates program costs to NSPI customer classes for rate rider adjustments starting in 2013. The approach aligns with the 2009 Settlement Agreement, with one exception noted in Section 5.1.

Tables showing the preliminary allocation of DSM program costs to electricity customer rate classes are provided in Appendix C, Attachment 1. The DSM costs for 2013-2015 p. pp. 34-35
Tables showing the preliminary allocation of DSM program costs to electricity customer rate classes are provided in Appendix C, Attachment 1. The DSM costs for 2013-2015 1 include overhead costs based on a proportional mark-up to direct pr...

AI summary The document discusses the preliminary allocation of DSM program costs to electricity customer rate classes, including changes in methodology from using customer count to proportional mark-up based on total direct costs. It also outlines the process for annual rate rider adjustments and mentions the transfer of responsibility from NSPI to ENSC.

The chart below illustrates the recommended approach, including both the regulatory and extraregulatory oversight mechanisms. p. p. 83
The chart below illustrates the recommended approach, including both the regulatory and extraregulatory oversight mechanisms. THREE-YEAR PLAN 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Multi-Year Plan F H A...

AI summary The chart outlines a three-year plan with regulatory and extraregulatory oversight mechanisms, detailing activities such as progress reports, evaluations, meetings, and approvals for the Multi-Year Plan and Rate Rider. It includes filing, hearing, meeting, and reporting requirements over the years 2012 to 2016.

The following table provides an overview of the oversight process we have recommended, while also indicating the extra-regulatory oversight involved. p. p. 90
The following table provides an overview of the oversight process we have recommended, while also indicating the extra-regulatory oversight involved. THREE-YEAR PLAN 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4...

AI summary The table outlines a recommended oversight process, including regulatory and extra-regulatory activities, with specific actions such as filings, hearings, meetings, and reports over a three-year period from 2012 to 2016, highlighting the sequence dependency of tasks prior to the start of the plan.

4 COST ALLOCATION METHODOLOGY: OVERVIEW p. p. 117
4 COST ALLOCATION METHODOLOGY: OVERVIEW ENSC's cost recovery methodology requires it to recover the actual costs incurred for its programs from the customers that benefit from those programs. This is accomplished through a two-stage alloca...

AI summary ENSC's cost recovery methodology uses a two-stage allocation to recover EDSM program costs from NSPI rate classes. Initial costs are set via a rate rider and adjusted post-implementation using actual data. The CAM is applied after audited financials are available, while preliminary estimates rely on the 2013-2015 DSM Plan's simplified administrative cost model.

Preliminary DSM Rate Impacts p. p. 124
Preliminary DSM Rate Impacts Table Page Table 2.1 Derivation of Prospective Rates Attachment 2-1 Table 2.2 DSM Rate Rider Impacts using 2012 DSM Rate Rider with Balance Adjustment Attachment 2-2 Table 2.3 DSM Rate Rider Impacts using 2012...

AI summary The document outlines preliminary Demand Side Management (DSM) rate impacts, referencing several tables that detail prospective rates and DSM rate rider impacts under different scenarios, including with and without balance adjustments.

E-ENSC-R-12 p. p. 124
E-ENSC-R-12 Line # Table 2. 2 DSM Ra te Rider I mpacts u ising 201 2 DSM Ra ate Rider with Bal ance Adj ustment 1 2 COLUMN Α В С D E F G Н 1 J K L 3 FORMULA B-A C/A E-B F/B H-E I/E H-A H/A 4 5 2012 2013 2014 2015 Year ove r Year Year ove r...

AI summary The table presents rate rider impacts for various rate classes from 2012 to 2015, showing changes in rates and percentage increases or decreases for each year. It includes data for residential, industrial, and municipal customers, as well as special cases like ELI 2P-RTP and Bowater Mersey.

E-7ENSC (Avon) Responses to IR-1 to IR-27 (REDACTED) 2 passages
2 c) Please refer to Attachment 1.
2 c) Please refer to Attachment 1. COLUMN A B C D E F G H I J K FORMULA ∑ B to I J - A Actual Expenditures Forecast Efficient Existing Low Income C & I Prescriptive Small Business DI Enabling Total Actual Year Costs Products Houses New Hou...

AI summary The document discusses a request and response regarding the proposed increase in the DSM rider for the Large Industrial class in 2013. The response indicates that revised tables show a 26% decrease instead of a 52% increase, referencing updated information filed on March 30, 2012.

Section 171
8 a) In the event there are no customers receiving service under the ELI rate, how will 9 the unrecovered DSM revenues be treated? 10 11 Response IR-27: 12 13 In the original filing, ENSC allocated program costs to ELI-2P-RTP as shown abov...

AI summary The response addresses how unrecovered DSM revenues will be treated if no customers are under the ELI rate. ENSC updated its cost allocation after being advised by NSPI that former ELI-2P-RTP customers will be under a new rate class exempt from the DSM rate rider, and costs are now allocated to other customer classes.

E-7(r)ENSC (Avon) Responses to IR-1 to IR-27 (REVISED) (REDACTED) 1 passage
2 c) Please refer to Attachment 1.
2 c) Please refer to Attachment 1. COLUMN A B C D E F G H I J K FORMULA ∑ B to I J - A Actual Expenditures Forecast Efficient Existing Low Income C & I Prescriptive Small Business DI Enabling Total Actual Year Costs Products Houses New Hou...

AI summary The text refers to Attachment 1 and includes a request and response regarding the proposed programs by ENSC and their impact on the DSM rider for the Large Industrial class in 2013. The response indicates that the initial projection of a 52% increase was revised to a 19.8% decrease in the DSM rider after updates to the rate impact tables.

E-8ENSC (Bowater) Responses to IR-1 to IR-4 1 passage
1 Request IR-1:
1 Request IR-1: 9 a few weeks prior to the formal filing with the UARB, in order to provide stakeholders with 10 an opportunity to submit preliminary comments for ENSC's consideration? 11 12 Response IR-3: 13 14 Given that this would be th...

AI summary The document discusses two requests related to ENSC's filing process with the UARB. Request IR-1 asks if ENSC can provide preliminary comments before formal filing, and Response IR-3 explains that while early completion is uncertain, ENSC has no objections to informal sharing. Request IR-4 confirms ENSC's awareness of the DSM Cost Recovery Charge's applicability to the Load Retention Tariff for the 2012 rate year only.

E-9ENSC (Consumer Advocate) Responses to IR-1 to IR-27 1 passage
1 Request IR-23: p. p. 133
Date Filed: March 30, 2012 ENSC CA IR-23 Page 1 of 1 1 Request IR-23: 23 24 b) Please refer to part a. 25 26 c) Please refer to part a. 1 Request IR-27: 2 3 The bill-impact tables in Appendix C, Attachment 3, do not appear to reflect eithe...

AI summary The text discusses a request (IR-27) regarding the accuracy of bill-impact tables in Appendix C, Attachment 3, and the inclusion of energy-efficiency program benefits. NSPI responds that DSM impacts are already included in the load forecast and that billing determinants reflect savings from DSM programs.

E-9(r)ENSC (Consumer Advocate) Responses to IR-1 to IR-27 (REVISED) 1 passage
1 Request IR-23: p. p. 133
Date Filed: March 30, 2012 ENSC CA IR-23 Page 1 of 1 1 Request IR-23: 2 3 Please provide all available information on the planned allocation of the costs of enabling 4 strategies. 5 6 Response IR-23: 7 8 Please refer to Avon IR-14. 1 Reque...

AI summary The document contains a series of requests and responses related to cost allocation, rate riders, and bill impact tables. It references prior filings (Avon IR-14, Avon IR-22) and outlines the need for updated information on cost-recovery mechanisms and energy requirements.

E-17ENSC (Synapse) Responses to IR-15 to IR-19 1 passage
Source (Actuals): 2012 DSM Cost Recovery Rider filed Oct. 21, 2011
Source (Actuals): 2012 DSM Cost Recovery Rider filed Oct. 21, 2011 Budget/ 2011 Actual Existing Homes New Homes Efficient Products Low Income Prescriptive Rebates Custom (incl. New Construction) Small Business Direct Install Education & Ou...

AI summary The document presents a 2012 DSM Cost Recovery Rider, including budget and actual figures for various programs and categories, such as existing homes, new homes, efficient products, low-income initiatives, and small business direct install, under the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

E-19ENSC Financial Statements - December 31, 2011 1 passage
Preamble p. p. 3
On August 4, 2009, the UARB approved a DSM Cost Recovery Rider mechanism for NSPI for 2010 and beyond that includes a DSM Balance Adjustment ("DSM BA"). The DSM BA is a true-up component that includes the ability for the Corporation, as Ad...

AI summary The UARB approved a DSM Cost Recovery Rider mechanism for NSPI in 2009, which includes a DSM Balance Adjustment for true-up purposes. This adjustment allows the Corporation to recover or refund cost differences between actual and approved costs, subject to UARB approval, with any recovery or refund occurring after January 2013.

E-20Direct Evidence of Mel Whal (Multeese Consulting) 1 passage
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each 8 o 11 DO YOU SUPPORT 1 I 15 16 17 18 to accrue to 19 21 PROPOSING THAT IT FOR THE ENSC IS TAKE RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION OF THE DCRR. DO YOU SUPPORT THIS ANNUAL CHANGE? I IR-14 discusses allocation ofthese costs between Residentia...

AI summary The text discusses the allocation of costs between Residential and BNI customers, referencing IR-14 and additional details in IR-35 and IR-36. It touches on the determination of the Annual DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) and the responsibility of ENSC in this process.

E-21Direct Testimony of Paul Chernick (Consumer Advocate) 1 passage
EXPERT TESTIMONY
ive mechanisms and recovery of lost revenues. 76. Boston Housing Authority Court 05099; Gallivan Boulevard Task Force vs. Boston Housing Authority, et al.; Boston Housing Authority; June 16 1989. Effect of master-metering on consumption of...

AI summary The text lists various regulatory and legal proceedings, focusing on topics such as prudence reviews, rate cases, and the reasonableness of energy-related decisions. These cases involve entities like Boston Edison, Riverside Steam and Electric, and Vermont Utilities, and cover issues such as nuclear power plant operations, avoided cost estimates, and power contracts.

08963Bowater (ENSC) IR-1 to IR-4 1 passage
INFORMATION REQUESTS to ENSC from Bowater Mer'sev
INFORMATION REQUESTS to ENSC from Bowater Mer'sev 1 Request IR-3 2 t<91i9rF~nCj ENSC I:Vliaeliace• ,~,D£!' 33-34, "ENSC is requesting approval 3 of 1st the UARB the by October each 4 year be transferred 5 6 7 8 an 9 10 11 12 Request IR-4 1...

AI summary The document outlines information requests made by Bowater Mer'sev to Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation (ENSC), concerning approval processes and tariff mechanisms, including the Load Retention Tariff Pricing and DSM Cost Recovery Charge. The contact information for David MacDougall of McInnes Cooper is also provided.

08965Avon (ENSC) IR-1 to IR-27 1 passage
17 Request IR-26
17 Request IR-26 - Reference: Appendix C, Attachment 2-2, Table 2.2 DSM Rate Rider Impacts.18 - Please confirm that ENSC's proposed programs would result in a 52% increase in the DSM19 - rider in 2013 for the Large Industrial Class over th...

AI summary The text requests confirmation that ENSC's proposed programs would result in a 52% increase in the DSM rider for the Large Industrial Class in 2013 compared to the current rate rider, which includes the DSM balance adjustment. The reference is to Appendix C, Attachment 2-2, Table 2.2 DSM Rate Rider Impacts.

09133Index of Revisions FINAL 1 passage
1 The following index identifies revisions to ENSC's Evidence filed on April 18, 2012.
1 The following index identifies revisions to ENSC's Evidence filed on April 18, 2012. Document: Revision: Main Evidence Pages 18-21, Figures 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 (2013-2015 Savings and Investment tables) Page 24, Figure 4.8 (Cumulative S...

AI summary This document outlines revisions to ENSC's evidence filed on April 18, 2012, including updates to savings and investment tables, cost allocation reports, and various attachments related to DSM plans and rate impacts.

120092013 Annual Progress Report 1 passage
2. EFFICIENCY NOVA SCOTIA 2011 PROGRAM EXPENDITURE RESTATEMENT p. p. 0
2. EFFICIENCY NOVA SCOTIA 2011 PROGRAM EXPENDITURE RESTATEMENT In late 2012, it was determined that a number of incentive accruals in the Custom Program were not recorded during the 2011 fiscal year, resulting in program expenditures being...

AI summary In late 2012, it was discovered that incentive accruals in the Custom Program were not recorded during the 2011 fiscal year, leading to an understatement of program expenditures by $1.2 million. This error affected the 2011 Balance Adjustment and the 2013 DSM Cost Recovery Rider, and ENSC plans to offset it in the 2014 DCRR. The energy savings were correctly captured, and corrective actions were taken.

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