Topic:"Stakeholder Engagement" in M12376

Scope of this proceeding The Board has retained London Economics International LLC ("LEI") to review existing performance standards and develop updated performance standards for NS Power in consideration of Section 52A of the PUA and relat...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is proceeding to review and update performance standards for NS Power under Section 52A of the Public Utilities Act. The process involves multiple steps, including public comment, legislative review, data analysis, stakeholder workshops, and potential oral hearings.

SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE TAKE NOTICE that the Small Business Advocate hereby Intervenes in this proceeding in accordance with the regulations. The Small Business Advocate represents 3 classes of small business (namely 10, 11, and 21 small b...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate intervenes in the proceeding, representing three classes of small businesses. Communication should be directed to the listed contacts, including Melissa P. MacAdam, Rebekah L. Powell, and Melissa Whitten.

- o Surveyed jurisdictions should include/highlight those with similar climate and /or geography for best comparison. - Step 76: LEI analysis / preliminary findings: LEI to develop a slide deck with their preliminary findings following LEI...

AI summary The proceeding outlines a structured process for analyzing and reviewing energy-related matters, including stakeholder workshops, evidence filing, interrogatories, and hearings. Key steps involve LEI conducting analyses, submitting reports, and responding to feedback, with NS Power and intervenors providing evidence and final submissions.

- Step 1 : Terms of Reference (TOR) : this Draft TOR is being sent to interested parties for comment. This would ensure that key customer concerns are considered in the review. Comments would be incorporated, as appropriate, and Terms of R...

AI summary The proceeding outlines a four-step process for reviewing performance standards under Section 52A of the Public Utilities Act. It includes drafting terms of reference, legislative review, preliminary discussions, and data collection from NS Power. The goal is to assess the practicality and reasonableness of performance standards and ensure customer concerns are considered.