Topic:"Affordability" in M12499

Regulatory Counsel Summary of Deliverable / Commitment Detail & Context Source 1 Due by / Completed on Status File proposed MURB TOU Tariff evaluation metrics File, no later 31 December 2024, a list of the proposed MURB TOU Tariff evaluati...

AI summary The document outlines several completed commitments related to the MURB TOU Tariff, including filing evaluation metrics, refining the tariff to reflect load shifting value, refining load reduction estimation methods, exploring revenue stability mechanisms for TVP, and reviewing accessibility for vulnerable customers. These actions were directed by various regulatory proceedings and agreements.

t of Canada denied, January 18, 2007). The Board's ability to factor in affordability by setting rates that are different for the same service was clearly rejected by the Court of Appeal in that case: - [23] DLA's factum said that low inco...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal ruled that the Board cannot set different rates for low-income customers based on affordability, as Section 67(1) of the Public Utilities Act mandates equal rates for similar service, regardless of customer income.

DOE provided: The SOR for the Domestic class is $0.18561 per kWh but NS Power is proposing $0.1693.[6](#page-2-1) For clarity, both the Domestic Standard Offer Rate (SOR) and the Domestic Time-of-Use (TOU) winter off-peak rate are 16.931 c...

AI summary The Department of Energy (DOE) and Small Business Advocate (SBA) raised concerns about the fairness and potential inequality of applying winter off-peak rates without measurable load reductions. NS Power acknowledges these concerns and explains that the temporary suspension of on-peak billing is not a discount but reflects the value of sustained participation in the TVP program and its long-term benefits.

33 SBA Comments, page 3. Theme Party Party Question or Comment NS Power Reply The Department of Energy is concerned about the potential for ratepayer inequality by allowing some customers to receive a discounted price while not participati...

AI summary The Department of Energy is concerned about potential ratepayer inequality if some customers receive discounts without participating in reduced energy usage. NS Power argues that allowing such customers to opt-out could harm the program's long-term viability and reduce future enrollment.

t of Canada denied, January 18, 2007). The Board's ability to factor in affordability by setting rates that are different for the same service was clearly rejected by the Court of Appeal in that case: - [23] DLA's factum said that low inco...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal ruled that the Board cannot set different rates for low-income customers based on affordability, as Section 67(1) of the Public Utilities Act mandates equal rates for similar service, regardless of customer income. The court emphasized that the Board has no discretion to adjust rates for social justice reasons.

Regulatory Counsel 3 M12499 – Year Four (2024/25) Evaluation Report Update and Proposed Approach for 2025/26 Time Varying Pricing Tariffs, page 9. October 1, 2025. Summary of Deliverable / Commitment Detail & Context Source 1 Due by / Comp...

AI summary The document outlines completed deliverables and commitments related to the MURB TOU Tariff evaluation metrics, load shifting value refinement, load reduction estimation methods, TVP revenue stability mechanisms, and accessibility for vulnerable customers. These were completed by 31 December 2024 and reviewed in Technical Session 1 on 3 March 2025.