Topic:"Stakeholder Engagement" in M07151

Table 1 (PCR) (2016) Unnamed: 0 Unnamed: 1 Unnamed: 2 Unnamed: 3 Unnamed: 4 Unnamed: 5 Unnamed: 6 Unnamed: 7 Unnamed: 8 Unnamed: 9 Unnamed: 10 NaN General corporate information materials 100000.0 0.7 0.3 70000 30000 NaN NaN Large Industria...

AI summary This table from the 2016 PCR outlines various corporate communications and outreach expenses, including costs for events, campaigns, community outreach, and other related activities, along with their associated percentages and allocations.

Nova Scotia Power Inc. - Cost Allocation Proposal (M07151/E-R-15) On October 30, 2015, NSPI filed its proposal for Cost Allocation regarding the 2016-2018 DSM Plan. This matter has been referred to Board Chair Peter Gurnham, Q.C., and Boar...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) filed a cost allocation proposal for its 2016-2018 DSM Plan on October 30, 2015. The proposal reflects input from the DSM Advisory Group but lacks consensus. NSPI noted that DSM cost recovery is a separate matter, with a November 30 filing planned. The Board deferred stakeholder participation timelines pending the November filing.

NSP recommends avoiding annual rebalancing by delaying any true-up until the end of the entire 2016-2018 Contract Period 1 2 . NSP argues that this recommendation has merit because it recognizes that: - NSP is absorbing 2016 DSM expenses i...

AI summary NSP recommends delaying annual rebalancing until the end of the 2016-2018 Contract Period, citing cost absorption and rate segregation challenges. SBA prefers annual true-ups to prevent intergenerational subsidization and ensure rate stability for small businesses, emphasizing the need for timely adjustments and the pending Small Business Study to inform cost-effective programs.