Topic:"Accounting Policies" in M12551

- 5 In addition, in the 2019 AARs proceeding NS Power committed to providing a comparison of values - 6 associated with each assumption from the current and previous year's application and PLEXOS - output reports. 16 The PLEXOS model used...

AI summary The document discusses NS Power's use of the PLEXOS model in the 2026 AARs proceeding, including modeling assumptions and sensitivity analyses on fuel prices. It references the 2019 AARs proceeding and a 2025 Q3 Fuel and Purchased Power model.

16 Figure 15: ELIADC Energy Charge Energy Charge by Component 2026 ($/MWh) CBL Energy Charge 69.85 CBLA 5.00 Variable Capital Cost 1.02 Total $75.87 Application for Annually Adjusted Rates for 2026 Redacted 1 9.0 RELIEF SOUGHT 2 3 NS Power...

AI summary The document presents the ELIADC Energy Charge for 2026, including various components such as CBL Energy Charge, CBLA, and Variable Capital Cost. It also includes an application for Annually Adjusted Rates for 2026, requesting the removal of a specific sensitivity analysis and approval of proposed tariff changes.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-13: 2 3 In Appendix G2 EO 4 5 (a) In the tab Generation, what is the difference between Total Generation in row 15 and 6 Total CBL Load in row 17? 7 8 (b) Why is CBL Load used for PHP Load in the Cost Summary...

AI summary The document contains a request and response regarding differences in generation and load metrics in a regulatory proceeding. The response explains discrepancies between Total Generation and CBL Load due to battery losses and BESS usage in PLEXOS dispatch scenarios.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DEMAND EXPENSES (3) ENERGY EXPENSES (4) CUSTOMER EXPENSES DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION (1) Before Streetlights: (2) SUBSTATIONS $2,076 $2,076 $0 - (3) OVERHEAD LINE...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s operating expenses, categorized into demand, energy, and customer expenses. It includes depreciation, taxes, and other financial items related to distribution functions and corporate operations.

ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE...

AI summary The document presents the allocation of operating expenses for various categories and customer segments for the year ending December 31, 2026. It includes expenses such as grants in lieu, depreciation, interest, corporate taxes, and non-operating revenues like late payment charges and connection charges.

DATE FILED: January 27, 2026 Page 14 of 22 M12551, Exhibit N-12, NS Power 2026 AARs, REI Submissions, January 21, 2026, pages 11-12. REI which was an intervenor in M12451, did not comment or raise any concerns in that proceeding regarding...

AI summary REI, an intervenor in M12451, did not comment on the proposed 2026 COSS. REI requested changes to the RtR tariff framework and expanded marginal cost reporting. NS Power responded that the AAR process is not the appropriate forum for structural tariff redesign.

Company notes that the nature of utility pricing and tariffs is that these are subject to change within, and across, years as cost drivers and market conditions change. Concerning REI's fourth request, the Company's position is that these...

AI summary The Company argues that annual applications provide sufficient marginal cost information for the AAR process, as detailed in Section 2.0 and Appendices A2 through A7. The text references several exhibits and board decisions related to the 2026 AAR Application.

- Appendix A clean versions of revised 2026 AAR Tariff sheets - Appendix D Cost of Service - Appendix E4 BCF Allocation - Appendix G an electronic copy of updated figures provided in the 2026 AAR Application - Appendix H redline versions o...

AI summary The document outlines the submission of revised 2026 AAR Tariff sheets, including clean and redline versions, following the Board's March 11, 2026 Order approving AARs effective April 1, 2026, subject to GRA Decision amendments.

CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (20) Working Capital & Deferred Charges/Credits: (21) CASH - FUEL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (22) CASH - OTHER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (23) MAT. & SUPPLIES - FUEL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (...

AI summary The document presents a classification of the average rate base, detailing various working capital and deferred charges/credits across different categories, including materials, supplies, financing, taxes, pensions, and other charges. It includes subtotals and totals for distribution and retail functions, as well as general property plant.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS (1) The Port Authority owns and is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all electrical equipment required for the supply of port electricity to docked ships other than the meters and - metering transformers s...

AI summary The Port Authority and NSPI have defined roles and responsibilities regarding electrical equipment, metering, and operational procedures for port electricity supply. Special conditions include metering responsibilities, staff availability, scheduling, metering costs, transformer losses, and power factor requirements.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS - (1) The Port Authority owns and is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all electrical equipment required for the supply of port electricity to docked ships other than the meters and metering transformers s...

AI summary This section outlines the special conditions for port electricity supply, including ownership responsibilities, operational requirements, metering arrangements, and power factor maintenance. The Port Authority and NSPI have defined roles, and customers are required to cover additional costs for specialized metering and communication systems.

Document: 325987 Date Filed: 12/01/25 Page 1 1 Request IR-1: 2 Appendix A2 presents the annual marginal generation costs by month. 3 a) Please explain why for February and March. 4 b) Please provide the values for Marginal Costs excluding...

AI summary The document outlines several requests for information related to marginal generation costs, pricing systems, and updates to annually adjusted rates. It includes inquiries about specific months, cost exclusions, forecast price factors, and omitted updates in the 2026 AARs.

Request IR-11: - Appendix J refers to the 1P-RTP moving from an annually adjusted rate to one set through a - General Rate Application. However, toward the bottom of page 2 of 3 in the appendix NS Power - states that these "methodological...

AI summary The text raises questions about the transition of the 1P-RTP tariff from an annually adjusted rate to a General Rate Application, the alignment with other AARs, and the proposed increase in the Back UpTop-Up Tariff 2026 customer charge. It also references a figure in Appendix G2 EO.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS (1) The Port Authority owns and is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all electrical equipment required for the supply of port electricity to docked ships other than the meters and - metering transformers s...

AI summary The Port Authority and NSPI have defined responsibilities for electrical equipment maintenance, metering, and operational procedures. Special conditions include metering responsibilities, capital contributions for primary metering, transformer loss adjustments, and power factor requirements.

DEMAND CHARGE The demand charge for this service is made up of the following two components: - (1) Annually adjusted demand-related purchased power cost, coming into effect as a result of a Base Cost of Fuel, Fuel Adjustment Mechanism, or...

AI summary The demand charge for the service consists of two components, with one being an annually adjusted demand-related purchased power cost influenced by factors such as the Base Cost of Fuel, Fuel Adjustment Mechanism, or General Rate Application.