Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M11647

Relevant Background It its 2018 decision in M08349, the Board canvassed EOne's concerns regarding the respective roles of EOne and NS Power in energy conservation programs enabled by advanced metering infrastructure (" AMI "). EOne submitt...

AI summary The document discusses past and ongoing collaboration between EOne and NS Power regarding energy efficiency programs, including concerns about coordination and double counting of savings. The Board has directed EOne to provide updates on collaborative efforts, and NS Power has submitted its first CEM EM&V report.

m. E1's operational control of content and branding for "My Recommendations" through the Bidgely platform does not require any additional investment by E1 beyond NS Power's original acquisition costs. Request IR-02: Regarding Evaluation an...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) confirms its intention to submit the Load Impact Report (renamed 'Energy Usage') as part of its annual filings to the NSUARB, and states that savings from the Customer Energy Management (CEM) program will be attributed to E1. E1 also mentions using the difference-in-difference measurement approach for Load Impact.

7 February, 2024, the Parties entered into an operational agreement (the "Agreement") intended 5 to provide clarity and detail about the ongoing relationship among E1, NS Power and Bidgely. This Agreement supports continued collaboration a...

AI summary In February 2024, E1, NS Power, and Bidgely entered into an operational agreement to clarify their ongoing relationship, particularly regarding the NS Power Bidgely platform and Home Energy Reports. The agreement refined EM&V responsibilities and was finalized in April 2024 prior to filing an application with the NSUARB.

- (c) Upon approval by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board of the transfer of responsibility for the evaluation of the Load Impact Analysis to E1, it is E1's intention to work with the third-party evaluator to determine the appropriat...

AI summary The text states that upon approval by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, E1 intends to collaborate with a third-party evaluator to determine the appropriate data source for the Load Impact Analysis evaluation transfer.

September 11, 2024 [email protected] James R. Gogan McInnes Cooper 292 Charlotte Street Sydney NS B1P 1C7 Dear Mr. Gogan: M11647 – EfficiencyOne Behavioural Program Update On April 8, 2024, Efficiency One (EOne) filed an update...

AI summary Efficiency One (EOne) provided an update on its behavioural program to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, detailing an agreement with NS Power to align their programs using a shared CEM platform, Bidgely, which is expected to reduce costs for both parties.

James R. Gogan Direct +1 (902) 563 5920 [email protected] 292 Charlotte Street Suite 300 Sydney NS Canada B1P 1C7 Tel +1 (902) 563 1000 Fax +1 (902) 563 1113 Our File: 223853 VIA E-MAIL: [[email protected]](mailto:C...

AI summary This letter from James R. Gogan on behalf of EfficiencyOne provides an update to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board regarding the progress of a behavioural program and NS Power's Customer Energy Management project, as directed by the Board in matter M10473.

INFORMATION REQUESTS To: EfficiencyOne Stephen MacDonald President & CEO EfficiencyOne 230 Brownlow Ave., Suite 300 Dartmouth NS B3B 0G5 By email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) From: Nova Scotia Utility...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has sent an information request to EfficiencyOne, asking for responses by June 19, 2024. The request was issued on May 29, 2024, and contact details for both the sender and recipient are provided.

1 M11647 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD 4 5 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended 6 7 - and - 8 9 IN THE MATTER OF: EFFICIENCYONE (EOne) 10 Behavioural Program Update 11 12 13 INFORMATION RE...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has issued an information request (M11647) to EfficiencyOne (EOne) regarding their Behavioural Program Update, referencing a letter dated April 8, 2024 and related schedules. Responses are due by June 19, 2024.

s NS Power's comment on EOne's Update pursuant to the Board's letter of May 14, 2024. It deals with just one issue: the respective CEM EM&V measurement metric responsibilities of EOne and the Company. NS Power submits that Schedule "A" - E...

AI summary NS Power comments on EOne's Update regarding the CEM EM&V measurement metric responsibilities. NS Power argues that Schedule A of the Behavioural Program Operating Agreement, without modifications from EOne's Update, represents the agreed terms. Schedule B is part of EOne's April 8, 2024, Behavioural Program Update.

Power from its obligation to conduct its own evaluation under its CEM, place responsibility for all CEM evaluations and verifications with EfficiencyOne under its existing EM&V process;3F 4 This is inconsistent with EOne's Update letter an...

AI summary NS Power and EfficiencyOne have agreed to transfer CEM EM&V responsibilities to EfficiencyOne under an arrangement that includes sharing of the CEM platform and attribution of savings. The agreement is aligned with legal and regulatory requirements and aims to serve ratepayers' best interests. Further discussions are planned to align positions on ownership of CEM EM&V items.

3. EVALUATION, MEASUREMENT, AND VERIFICATION - In itsJuly 4, 2024 response directed to E1, and filed with the NSUARB on the same date, NS Power, - provided further comment on the issue of the allocation of CEM EM&V measurement metrics - be...

AI summary NS Power responded to EfficiencyOne's July 4, 2024 submission regarding the allocation of CEM EM&V measurement metrics between the two entities. The response was filed with the NSUARB and addresses the NSUARB's IR-5 inquiry, particularly concerning the responsibilities outlined in Schedule 'A' of the EfficiencyOne/NS Power Behavioural Program Operating Agreement and Schedule 'B' to E1's April 8, 2024 letter. NS Power and E1 plan to engage in further discussions to align their positions in the best interest of ratepayers.

September 11, 2024 [email protected] James R. Gogan McInnes Cooper 292 Charlotte Street Sydney NS B1P 1C7 Dear Mr. Gogan: M11647 – EfficiencyOne Behavioural Program Update On April 8, 2024, Efficiency One (EOne) filed an update...

AI summary Efficiency One (EOne) filed an update on its behavioural program with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, detailing collaboration with NS Power to align their programs and reduce costs by using a shared CEM platform, Bidgely. This aligns with the Board's decision in Matter M10473, requiring quarterly updates on their collaborative efforts.

ting EOne's Home Energy Reports (HER) and each party will hold an independent contract with Bidgely Inc. Through this agreement, EOne anticipates there will be a reduction in costs for both utilities. EOne said that, subject to the Board's...

AI summary EOne proposes assuming responsibility for conducting EM&V of load impact related to its behavioural program, while NS Power retains responsibility for other evaluations. EOne anticipates cost reductions through its agreement with Bidgely Inc. for Home Energy Reports (HER). The Board invited Information Requests, and responses were filed by EOne, the SBA, and NS Power.

nded to IRs from the Board and the Small Business Advocate (SBA) on June 19, 2024. Comments from the SBA and NS Power were filed on July 4, 2024, and EOne's reply comments were filed on July 18, 2024. It was apparent from the comments file...

AI summary The Board has received comments from NS Power and the SBA regarding an agreement between EOne and NS Power on CEM EM&V responsibilities. Disagreements exist over EOne's responsibility for EM&V and savings allocation. The Board emphasizes the need for alignment before seeking approval and reiterates reporting requirements from Matter M11694.