Topic:"Regulatory Compliance" in M08604

20 ENS will also work with its Evaluation Consultant again in 2018 to establish an 21 appropriate scope for the Codes and Standards evaluation. 22 23 Regulatory Affairs 24 25 Regulatory Affairs activities will include reporting to the UARB...

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) will collaborate with its Evaluation Consultant in 2018 to define the scope of the Codes and Standards evaluation. Regulatory Affairs activities will include reporting to the UARB and stakeholders on topics such as the 2019 DSM Resource Plan, financial statements, and locational DSM efforts with NS Power. ENS will also work with the DSM Advisory Group to develop the 2019 DSM Plan in line with the Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Restructuring (2014) Act.

Efficiency Nova Scotia Executive Summary 7.1.5 Efficient Product Installation ........................................................................................... 45 7.1.6 New Home Construction .........................................

AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia outlines programs for efficient product installation, new home construction, business energy rebates, and codes/standards. Sections cover residential and commercial initiatives, including custom incentives, energy management systems, and small business solutions. The document aligns with broader demand-side management (DSM) strategies.

Participants Retailers Associations Manager Contractors Advisors Appliance Retirement 1 - 1 - - - Instant Savings 1 - - 8 - - Home Energy Assessment 1 - - - 4 - Green Heat 1 20 - - - - Efficient Product Installation 1 - - - - - New Home Co...

AI summary The table presents participation numbers across energy efficiency programs and stakeholder roles in Nova Scotia. It highlights varying levels of engagement from retailers, contractors, and advisors for initiatives like Appliance Retirement, Instant Savings, and Business Energy Rebates, with totals indicating program-specific involvement metrics.

kes the following recommendation on how to ensure the success of future C&S impact evaluations. The following recommendation can also be found in Appendix I of the Codes and Standards Appendix Report. CS-R1. Include some Amendment 13 stand...

AI summary The document recommends including specific Amendment 13 standards in the 2018 C&S impact evaluation, focusing on products with significant savings potential, such as clothes washers, while excluding others like refrigerators due to limited impact. Lighting, street-lighting, and building codes are also recommended for continued evaluation.

ances as 11 defined in or pursuant to any Environmental Law, or any substance or material 12 not inherently hazardous but which would, in sufficient quantities, be hazardous. 13 (p) "Indemnified Costs" means all liabilities, claims, action...

AI summary The text defines 'Indemnified Costs' as liabilities, claims, and expenses related to environmental harm, including legal fees, fines, and remediation costs. It outlines scenarios where these costs apply, such as settlements, governmental investigations, and defense of claims.

heory whatsoever including without limitation, claims 29 based upon breach of contract, failure to meet performance guarantees, tort (including 30 negligence) and strict liability. 31 14.5 EfficiencyOne shall defend, indemnify and hold har...

AI summary The agreement outlines EfficiencyOne's obligation to indemnify NSPI against intellectual property infringement claims and limits both parties' liability to consequential losses. EfficiencyOne must cover legal fees and settlements for such claims but not costs incurred without their consent.

1 4. ADDITIONAL ITEMS 2 3 4.1 EfficiencyOne Financial Reporting and Internal Controls 4 5 EfficiencyOne has strengthened the reporting and internal control processes of the 6 organization over the past several years. In 2013 and early 2014...

AI summary EfficiencyOne has improved its financial reporting and internal controls over the past several years, including engaging KPMG for internal audit services, developing risk management policies, and aligning costs with external market comparatives. The organization also developed internal controls to comply with the Affiliate Code of Conduct, which will be subject to third-party review.

1 Processes was completed and filed with the UARB in 2017, while the internal audits for 2 third party Delivery Agents and IT General Controls will be completed and filed in the first 3 half of 2018. The 2018 internal audits will review Pr...

AI summary EfficiencyOne has implemented internal audit processes, risk management policies, and internal management reporting procedures since 2013. These include annual budget reviews, quarterly forecasts, and monthly reporting to ensure compliance and improve financial and operational transparency. A 2017 Cost Containment audit led to improvements in reporting functions.

icipal utility distribution observed in BER Mail-in. EfficiencyOne – 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan M08604 (E-ENS-R-18) E1 Responses to Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board

AI summary EfficiencyOne submitted its 2019 Demand Side Management (DSM) Resource Plan (M08604) and responded to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB). The proceeding involves regulatory review of DSM program structures and compliance with utility oversight requirements.

.................................... ................................... 6 6 5. NOTIFICATION OF SIGNIFICANT CHANGES..................................................................6 7 6, SAFETY.................................. .............

AI summary The text outlines contractual clauses covering notification of changes, safety, property protection, environmental compliance, EfficiencyOne's covenants, subcontractor management, confidentiality, performance requirements, force majeure, indemnity, liability limits, and insurance provisions.

..........................................16 27 26. GENERAL........................ 17 Supply Agreement for Compliance Filina - ' - -1- EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM FILING 2019 Snpply Agreement 1 27. SURVIVAL.... ....................... ...........

AI summary The document outlines a 2019 Supply Agreement between Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPP) and EfficiencyOne for compliance filing, including schedules related to electricity efficiency activities, compensation, performance requirements, and confidentiality. The agreement is effective January 1, 2019.

nificant Changes to the EECA Plan. 3 6. SAFETY 4 6.1 EfficiencyOne shall at all times be responsible for safety and loss management in the 5 supply or performance of the EECA. 6 6.2 EfficiencyOne shall ensure that all employees, Subcontrac...

AI summary The document outlines EfficiencyOne's obligations under the EECA Plan, emphasizing safety management, property protection, and compliance with environmental laws. EfficiencyOne must ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, indemnify NSPI for damages caused during EECA performance, and prevent hazardous substance releases.

litigation, proceeding, breach, default or financial circumstance that would 3 adversely affect EfficiencyOne’s ability to perform its obligations under this 4 Agreement; 5 (d) it will furnish all labour, materials, products, tools, and ot...

AI summary EfficiencyOne's obligations under the agreement include performing EECA, complying with laws, obtaining permits, and maintaining the Franchise Holder status under the Act. The clauses emphasize diligent performance, compliance with regulations, and responsibility for subcontractors.

NSPI or its employees, agents or 19 representatives; and 20 (b) NSPI’s liability for payment of the Contract Price pursuant to the Agreement or 21 the Act. 22 16. INSURANCE 23 16.1 EfficiencyOne shall obtain, maintain and pay for, during t...

AI summary The text outlines insurance requirements for EfficiencyOne under a contract with NSPI, mandating general liability and environmental impairment coverage with minimum limits of $5 million. NSPI is named as an additional insured, and policies must be primary and non-contributing with NSPI's other insurance.

ally liable or responsible used in performance of the EECA for the full replacement value, which insurance shall not allow subrogation claims by the insurer against NSPI. (e) To the extent that the EECA includes the provision of profession...

AI summary The text outlines insurance requirements for EfficiencyOne under the EECA agreement with NSPI, including liability coverage, professional errors and omissions insurance, and workers’ compensation. EfficiencyOne must maintain these insurances, with NSPI retaining the right to cover costs if EfficiencyOne fails to do so.

nsent of NSPI. Designated Recipients may take such notes as may be necessary solely for the purposes of this proceeding. Such notes shall be treated as Designated Confidential Information. 7. Where a reference to Designated Confidential In...

AI summary The document outlines procedures for handling Designated Confidential Information in the proceeding, including restrictions on referencing such information in filings, requirements for confidential testimony submissions, and protocols for court appeals involving sealed records. NSPI and the Board emphasize confidentiality preservation and limited disclosure in decision-making.

..........................................16 27 26. GENERAL........................ 17 Supply Agreement for Compliance Filina - ' - -1- EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM FILING 2019 Snpply Agreement 1 27. SURVIVAL.... ....................... ...........

AI summary The document outlines a 2019 supply agreement between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) for compliance filing, including schedules related to electricity efficiency activities, compensation, performance requirements, and confidentiality. The agreement became effective January 1, 2019.

o the EECA Plan for which 5 the UARB orders or directs EfficiencyOne to obtain the approval of the UARB 6 prior to the implementation of such proposed change. 7 (y) “Subcontractor” means any contractor, supplier or consultant hired by 8 Ef...

AI summary The text defines key terms in an agreement involving EfficiencyOne and the UARB, including the EECA Plan and UARB's authority to approve changes. It references CASL, a federal act regulating electronic commerce, and outlines general agreement provisions.

t to harmonized sales tax (as defined in the 27 Excise Tax Act (Canada)) (“HST”). No additional taxes (foreign or domestic), customs, 28 duties or brokerage fees shall apply. 29 4.6 If applicable, NSPI will withhold from payments to Effici...

AI summary The text outlines tax obligations related to the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), withholding requirements for non-resident services, notification procedures for significant changes to the EECA Plan, and safety responsibilities under the supply agreement between NSPI and EfficiencyOne.

) Business Days 4 after mailing. 5 21.3 Either Party may modify its address for notices by advance written notice to the other 6 Party. 7 22. AUDIT AND INSPECTION 8 22.1 EfficiencyOne shall, during the Term and for a period of thirty-six (...

AI summary The document outlines procedures for audit and inspection, data sharing, and coordination meetings under an agreement between EfficiencyOne and NSPI. It specifies that EfficiencyOne must maintain records of EECA activities and allows NSPI to request access to these records through the UARB. NSPI is also granted the right to inspect EECA activities and obtain data for planning purposes.

ly 40 Agreement unless superceded by another form of writing, and notwithstanding 41 the return of any Confidential Information or any other event, shall continue in full Supply Agreement for Compliance Filinq -3- EFFICIENCYONE 2019 DSM PL...

AI summary This section of the Supply Agreement outlines the duration of the agreement, the acknowledgment of irreparable harm from breaches, and the right to seek equitable remedies. It also addresses the return of confidential information and the survival of certain provisions after termination.