Topic:"Stakeholder Engagement" in M07543

M06733 JUNE 30, 2016 CONSENSUS AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT, RSNS 1989, c. 380 AND IN THE MATTER OF: THE ORDER OF THE NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN MATTER M06733 DIRECTING THE PARTIES TO PURSUE RESOLUTION...

AI summary This document outlines a consensus agreement in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act. EfficiencyOne and NS Power sought approval for a supply agreement, with unresolved issues deferred to the DSM Advisory Group. The Board approved the consensus agreement but rejected the quantum agreement, requiring unresolved matters to be resolved by June 30, 2016.

2. BACKGROUND On June 16, 2015, EfficiencyOne, Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power), the Consumer Advocate, the Small Business Advocate, the Ecology Action Centre, the Affordable Energy Coalition, and the Industrial Group signed a Con...

AI summary In 2015, EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power (NSP) signed a Consensus Agreement with stakeholders to standardize DSM applications. The Utility and Review Board approved the agreement, requiring submission to the Board by June 2016. The DSM Resource Plan Template, based on Efficiency Maine's model, includes standard DSM items and evaluation processes.

M06733 JUNE 30, 2016 CONSENSUS AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT, RSNS 1989, c. 380 AND IN THE MATTER OF: THE ORDER OF THE NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN MATTER M06733 DIRECTING THE PARTIES TO PURSUE RESOLUTION...

AI summary The document outlines a Consensus Agreement in Matter M06733 between EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) under the Public Utilities Act. It references prior proceedings, including a Quantum Agreement not approved by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, and unresolved issues deferred to the Demand Side Management (DSM) Advisory Group for resolution by June 30, 2016.

THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS: - 1. Subject to Item 2 below, The Parties agree that the items enumerated in paragraphs 5-8 below are in response to the Order of the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. - 2. The Parties agree that ag...

AI summary Parties agree to a standardized filing process for DSM supply agreements, subject to the Small Business Energy Study's findings. They reserve rights to challenge DSM measures and amend the agreement based on the study. The agreement is governed by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board's order.

2. BACKGROUND On June 16, 2015, EfficiencyOne, Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power), the Consumer Advocate, the Small Business Advocate, the Ecology Action Centre, the Affordable Energy Coalition, and the Industrial Group signed a Con...

AI summary In 2015, EfficiencyOne, NS Power, and other stakeholders signed a Consensus Agreement proposing a standardized DSM filing framework. The Utility and Review Board approved this agreement in 2015, requiring submission to the Board by June 30, 2016. The framework includes standard DSM items, alternate scenarios, and evaluation processes outlined in the DSM Standards.

Rate and Bill Impact Model Revisions Based on the comments of the stakeholders and the discussion at the Stakeholder session on May 25, Elenchus proposes to make the following enhancements to the rate and bill impact model.

AI summary Elenchus proposes revisions to the rate and bill impact model following stakeholder feedback and a May 25 Stakeholder session. The enhancements aim to improve the model's accuracy and alignment with regulatory expectations.

8) DSM ADVISORY GROUP DISCUSSIONS a) If consensus is not achieved on any of the above items to be addressed within the DSM Advisory Group, such items will be presented to the UARB for determination.

AI summary The DSM Advisory Group will refer unresolved items to the UARB for determination if consensus is not achieved on discussed items.

M06733 JUNE 30, 2016 CONSENSUS AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT, RSNS 1989, c. 380 AND IN THE MATTER OF: THE ORDER OF THE NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN MATTER M06733 DIRECTING THE PARTIES TO PURSUE RESOLUTION...

AI summary This consensus agreement under Matter M06733 involves EfficiencyOne and NS Power, addressing a supply agreement for 2016–2018 and unresolved issues deferred to the DSM Advisory Group. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved the Consensus Agreement but not the Quantum Agreement, directing non-financial provisions to the DSM Advisory Group. Unresolved matters were to be submitted by June 30, 2016.

Rate and Bill Impact Model Revisions Based on the comments of the stakeholders and the discussion at the Stakeholder session on May 25, Elenchus proposes to make the following enhancements to the rate and bill impact model.

AI summary Elenchus proposes revisions to the rate and bill impact model following stakeholder feedback and a session on May 25. The changes aim to enhance the model's accuracy and alignment with stakeholder concerns.

Signed and dated this 16 th day of June 2015. Witness EfficiencyOne Aun Per: Witness K Nova Scotia Power Incorporated Del Legent Canonium Per: Parm Canonium Witness Consumer Advocate Per: Witness 1 Small Business Advocate Per: Witness K Pe...

AI summary The document lists witnesses for a regulatory proceeding, including Nova Scotia Power, the Consumer Advocate, the Small Business Advocate, and various other organizations and individuals involved in the process.

6) RATE AND BILL IMPACT ANALYSIS - a) As with prior filings of its rate and bill impact analysis, EfficiencyOne agrees to develop, in consultation with the DSM Advisory Group, assumptions to its rate and bill impact analysis. This will inc...

AI summary EfficiencyOne agrees to collaborate with the DSM Advisory Group to develop rate and bill impact analysis assumptions, including fixed cost contributions, and to file historical analyses annually by October 31. These commitments aim to ensure transparency and consistency in future filings.

1 0) NS POWER'S CHARlTABLE CONTRIBUTION - a) The parties encourage Nova Scotia Power to provide the evaluated results of its low income program to the Board and to stakeholders on an annual basis and to coordinate administration and evalua...

AI summary Parties urge NS Power to annually report low-income program results to the Board and stakeholders, coordinating with EfficiencyOne. They agree DSM activities from NS Power's charitable contribution will not affect EfficiencyOne's performance targets.

included in the October 31, 2016, Rate and Bill Impact Analysis Report filing. The October 31, 2016 Rate and Bill Impact Analysis will use initial estimates of avoided T&D costs provided by NS Power. Article 8 of the July 21, 2016 Consensu...

AI summary The document discusses the October 31, 2016 Rate and Bill Impact Analysis Report, reliance on NS Power's avoided T&D cost estimates, and revisions to the model by Elenchus. The July 21, 2016 Consensus Agreement outlines agreements on enhancements subject to model review. DSMAG opted to retain the TRC test, focusing on improving non-energy benefit quantification. EfficiencyOne plans to collaborate with DSMAG and update the Board by December 31, 2016.

June 30, 2016 Consensus Agreement In the course of discussion with respect to these deferred issues, EfficiencyOne, through the DSMAG met with stakeholders on seven (7) separate occasions, one of which included a technical symposium. In ad...

AI summary EfficiencyOne reached broad consensus with stakeholders on deferred issues through discussions and a Consensus Agreement supported by multiple organizations. The agreement focuses on Standardized Filing and Rate & Bill Impact Analysis, with final comments pending from remaining stakeholders.

Cost-Effectiveness Testing The June 30, 2016 Consensus Agreements allows for further stakeholder engagement and discussion with respect to potential revisions to the existing cost-effectiveness testing methodology. EfficiencyOne is committ...

AI summary The June 30, 2016 Consensus Agreements allow for stakeholder engagement to revise cost-effectiveness testing methodology. EfficiencyOne seeks collaboration to refine the approach and will update submissions if further parties support the agreement. The Breton Law Group submitted this on behalf of EfficiencyOne, with a copy to Board Counsel M06733.

James R. Gogan Direct Dial: (902) 563-5920 E-Mail: [email protected] File No. 41736-18 July 11, 2016 Nova Scotia Utility & Review Board PO Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Attention: Doreen Friis, Regulatory Affairs Officer / Cl...

AI summary EfficiencyOne filed an update on deferred matters from the 2016-18 DSM Plan Hearing, including a Consensus Agreement supported by multiple parties and the Consumer Advocate. EfficiencyOne seeks approval to amend the agreement or confirm reliance on the current document by July 21, 2016, after receiving feedback from interveners.

James R. Gogan Direct Dial: (902) 563-5920 E-Mail: [email protected] July 21, 2016 File No. 41736-18 Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 3rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax, NS B3J 3P6 Attention: Doreen Friis, Regulatory Affai...

AI summary EfficiencyOne updates the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board on progress toward a Consensus Agreement for the 2016-2018 DSM Plan Application. A revised agreement, now supported by additional parties including the Consumer Advocate and Industrial Group, was filed following extended consultations. EfficiencyOne initially sought more time to broaden participation.

ies have confirmed their support for this revised Agreement: EfficiencyOne Consumer Advocate Small Business Advocate Industrial Group Municipal Electric Utilities of Nova Scotia Ecology Action Centre With respect to the remaining parties (...

AI summary EfficiencyOne reports support for a revised Consensus Agreement from multiple parties, including EfficiencyOne, the Consumer Advocate, Small Business Advocate, Industrial Group, Municipal Electric Utilities of Nova Scotia, and Ecology Action Centre. Confirmation from Affordable Energy Coalition and Nova Scotia Power is pending, with EfficiencyOne committing to inform the Board and file the agreement upon final endorsement.

James R. Gogan Direct Dial: (902) 563-5920 E-Mail: [email protected] July 22, 2016 File No. 41736-18 Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 3rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax, NS B3J 3P6 Attention: Doreen Friis, Regulatory Affai...

AI summary The Breton Law Group confirms all parties support the Consensus Agreement for the EfficiencyOne 2016-2018 DSM Deferred Matters (M07543). A fully executed copy is enclosed, with 5 hard copies to follow. The letter is addressed to Doreen Friis at the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.