Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M07151

2 For example, the DSM Advisory Group has not reached a consensus on the cost allocation of enabling strategies. 1 2.0 BACKGROUND 2 3 Prior to the recent amendments to the Public Utilities Act (Act), the cost of DSM was 4 recovered through...

AI summary The text discusses the transition of DSM cost recovery from a rider to a new methodology approved by the Board in 2010, which allocates 25% system cost and 75% participant cost. It also notes that the DSM Advisory Group has not reached a consensus on cost allocation for enabling strategies.

1 NS Power 2016-2016 DSM Plan, NSUARB Decision, M06733, August 12, 2015, page 26, paragraph 74. DSM Cost Allocation and Recovery (NSUARB M07151) NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests

AI summary The text references the NS Power 2016-2016 DSM Plan and NSUARB Decision M06733, as well as NSPI's responses to consumer advocate information requests in the context of DSM cost allocation and recovery, as addressed in NSUARB M07151.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-8: 2 3 Please confirm that the method of allocation or true up mechanism is unrelated to whether 4 NSPI is allowed by the UARB to charge any of the DSM components enumerated above as 5 an operating expense. 6...

AI summary The text discusses a regulatory proceeding involving Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) and the Utility and Review Board (UARB). NSPI is seeking confirmation regarding the recovery of demand-side management (DSM) costs as an operating expense and pre-approval for earning returns on DSM costs for specific years. The response refers to relevant sections of the Public Utilities Act and other regulatory filings.

Nova Scotia Power Inc. DSM Cost Allocation and Recovery (M07151/E-R-15) The DSM Consensus Agreement signed by parties to Matter M06733, and approved by the Board in its Decision dated August 12, 2015, included the following: The Parties ag...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) is required to file detailed cost allocation and recovery models for its DSM programs, including 2015 and 2016-2018 periods, as well as related adjustments. The Board is concerned about NSPI's non-compliance with previous orders and has directed it to submit complete details by specific deadlines. NSPI also requested an extension for filing its proposals for the 2017-2019 period.

Settlement Agreement WHEREAS the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") provided its Decision on the 2014 Fuel Adjustment Mechanism ("FAM") Deferral Heming (M06475) on November 25, 2014; AND WHEREAS Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS P...

AI summary This Settlement Agreement outlines how Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) will apply excess earnings to reduce the FAM Deferral Account, including a specific allocation of $41.3M by 2015, and sets terms for future earnings allocation and the suspension of the FAM incentive in 2015.

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AI summary The text outlines a determination by the Board in response to an application that revises the treatment of revenues recovered in relation to deferral accounts, or if there is a material change in law affecting the Company's regulatory framework and cost structure, which will be agreed upon by the parties or determined by the Board.