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· Application · 08/26/2026
NSEB accepts Nova Scotia Power's 2025 Decarbonization Deferral Account Annual Report as filed, endorsing annual over quarterly securitization reporting
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- The Nova Scotia Energy Board accepted Decarbonization Deferral Account (DDA) 2025 Annual Report (Document 330298) as filed, confirming no changes to thermal assets in scope or their expected retirement dates ahead of 2030.
- NS Power quantified securitization benefits at approximately $184 million over 30 years (roughly $156 million in reduced income tax and $28 million in reduced financing costs), based on securitized debt at 5.0% versus a weighted average cost of capital of 6.59%.
- The Consumer Advocate recommended quarterly securitization status updates; the Board accepted NS Power's counter-position that quarterly reports would add little value until enabling legislation is proclaimed, provided NS Power notifies the Board promptly of any material developments.
- The Small Business Advocate sought analysis of a 2027 versus 2026 securitization scenario; the Board directed NS Power to include an updated forecast benefit analysis in its next annual report if securitization has not yet occurred by then.
- Required legislation to enable securitization remains unpassed; NS Power's most recent General Rate Application already excluded certain coal asset costs (depreciation and carrying costs) from the 2026–2027 revenue requirement in anticipation of securitization proceeding.
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What was filed
Documents filed on this day
- 103341 Board letter re: report accepted as filed