Topic/Matter Intersection

Topic:"Rate Smoothing Adjustment" in M08888

Matter: E-ENS-G-18 - EfficiencyOne - Evaluation of DSM Programs - Application to allow inclusion of Non-Energy BenefitsEfficiencyOne - Application for approval of the use of Non-Energy Benefits within Cost-Effectiveness Testing
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E-10-(i)Book of Authorities 5 passages
3.5.3 Affordability p. p. 82
ccount. NSPI candidly admitted it was unaware that $8.4 million in surplus existed in the hands of E1 which can be applied to next year's DSM Plan but, in any event, is for the benefit of ratepayers. - [84] NSPI appeared to take the positi...

AI summary The document discusses NSPI's admission of a surplus and the Board's consideration of multiple cost drivers and offsets in determining whether a rate increase is necessary. Factors include COMFIT program costs, FAM under-recovery, and DSM amortization, as well as offsets like fixed cost recovery elimination and DSM fuel savings.

4) COST ALLOCATION p. p. 112
4) COST ALLOCATION - a) The Parties agree to collaboratively work to develop new DSM cost allocation and DSM cost recovery models to be submitted by October 31, 2015 for approval or Decision by the Board, or within a reasonable period of t...

AI summary Parties agree to collaboratively develop DSM cost allocation and recovery models by October 31, 2015, for Board approval. Key items include 2015/2016-2018 DSM cost allocation, a 2014 rate-smoothing adjustment, and mid-course adjustments. Nova Scotia Power retains discretion to apply to the UARB regarding DSM cost accounting treatment.

7) RESOLUTION PROCESS p. p. 112
7) RESOLUTION PROCESS Year Report/ Process Filing Timeframe Inclusions 2017 2017 Q2 Report July/Aug See 2015 Q2 report for details Historical- looking rate and bill impact analysis End of October Results by rate class in graphical form Ove...

AI summary This section outlines the resolution process, including various reports, filings, and meetings related to rate and bill impact analysis, as well as the 2019-2021 DSM Plan Filing. Key activities include quarterly reports, meetings with the DSMAG, and standardized filings.

Allocation of costs recoverable p. p. 312
Allocation of costs recoverable 79S The Board may, when approving an application made pursuant to Section 79L or 79Q, determine the manner in which any costs recoverable by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated from its customers must be allocate...

AI summary The Board has authority to allocate costs recoverable by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) from customers under Sections 79L and 79Q, considering the Rate Smoothing Adjustment from its 2014 order (c. 5, s. 15). This determines how costs are distributed among customers.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: p. p. 368
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: - 1. The Board approves a DSM Plan for 2019 in the amount of $34,050,000 with performance targets of 127.2 GWh in incremental annual net energy savings and 20.2 MW in incremental net annual peak demand savings. -...

AI summary The Board approves a 2019 DSM Plan with specific energy and demand savings targets, accepts a progress report, and directs updates to avoided costs and the RBIA. E1 is required to conduct a new DSM Potential Study and improve methodologies for GHG estimates and transparency in its processes. The Board also requests alternate DSM budget scenarios and compliance with filing frameworks.

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