Topic:"Affordability" in M12661

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-2: 2 3 Please refer to Exhibit N-1, Attachment 4, and Exhibit N-3, page 8 lines 25-27. 4 5 (a) If PHP's request is granted to update the forecast energy requirements for PHP in 6 2026 and 2027, would the chang...

AI summary NSPI responds to questions about PHP's request to update 2026-2027 energy forecasts, stating reduced PHP load would increase fuel costs for other ATL customers by ~0.5%. References to CA IR-2 and M12451 are provided for detailed analysis. The GRA Settlement Agreement's potential contravention is noted but not directly addressed.

NSPI Responses to BW Information Requests 1 Request IR-4: 2 3 Please refer to Exhibit N-3, page 10 lines 3 to 7. 4 5 (a) What was NSPI's role in developing or vetting PHP's referenced forecasted energy 6 requirements for 2026 and 2027? 7 8...

AI summary NSPI responds to BW Information Requests regarding PHP's load forecasts and the ELID Tariff. NSPI states it receives PHP's load forecasts but does not evaluate their validity. The ELID Tariff includes costs related to the FLG through the Base Cost of Fuel and Energy Charge provisions.

10,060 514 2,787 318 285 367 570 58 217 73 P-7 (21) DEF. CHG Financing 4,488 2,961 151 820 94 84 108 168 17 64 21 P-7 (22) DEF. CHG Tax 4,825 3,183 163 882 101 90 116 180 18 69 23 P-7 (23) DEF. CHG Pension 34,205 22,567 1,152 6,252 713 640...

AI summary The document presents a detailed financial breakdown with various line items and categories, including financing, tax, pension, and other charges, as well as asset-related adjustments and liabilities. It includes figures and references to different matters and orders, indicating a complex financial and regulatory context.

EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 3 OF 3 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) T...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of expenses and responsibilities across various categories, including total expenses, customer solutions, meter data services, and revenue. Each row includes percentages of responsibility allocated to different customer segments and associated matter numbers. The data reflects financial allocations and advocacy expenses related to regulatory proceedings.

(20) MAT. & SUPPLIES - OTHER 16,874 8,903 613 3,712 596 435 703 1,143 431 206 132 (21) DEF. CHG Financing 4,646 2,451 169 1,022 164 120 194 315 119 57 36 (22) DEF. CHG Tax 5,142 2,713 187 1,131 182 133 214 348 131 63 40 (23) DEF. CHG Pensi...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various financial line items related to Nova Scotia Power Inc., including expenses, financing, tax, pension, and other charges, as well as asset-related adjustments and receivables, with numerical data provided for different years.

PARTIALLY CONFIDENTIAL 1 The Company provides the following in response to parts (a) and (b) of this IR. 2 3 (a) Confirmed. The 2026-2027 GRA was prepared in accordance with the SA. Changes to this 4 to align with PHP's Evidence will resul...

AI summary NS Power confirms the 2026-2027 GRA aligns with the SA but notes PHP's evidence will cause cost reallocations and price increases. NS Power opposes PHP's proposal to include 8 MW peak demand in capacity cost allocation, citing inconsistency with the GRA settlement agreement. The Board's Decision M12451 avoids re-opening COSS and rate design matters.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (40) % RESPONSIBILITY 100.00% 68.35% 3.76% 19.75% 1.19% 2.19% 2.45% 1.05% 0.00% 0.28% 0.97% (41) TOT...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of responsibility percentages and rate base allocations across various categories for the year ending December 31, 2026, including figures related to streetlight and energy generation costs.

DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION (160) METER DATA SERVICES 440.3 1.6% 638,831 (161) SMART METER OPERATIONS CENTER (SMOC) 1,189.1 4.2% 1,725,124 (162) METER SERVICES - FIELD 1,427.2 5.0% 2,070,655 (163) ELECTRICAL WIRING INSPE...

AI summary The document provides a detailed listing of input information for the Cost of Service Study (C.O.S.S.), including meter data services, smart meter operations, meter services, electrical wiring inspections, and regulatory affairs expenses. The table outlines various costs, percentages, and financial figures for different departments and years.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) TOTAL (3) UNIT COST (4) TOTAL (5) (6) (7) VARIANCE CALC (284) RETAIL (285) NON-FUNCTIONALIZED (286) GENERAL PROPERTY 6,242.3 42,846.9 67,943.7 0.0 0.0 0 6,242 42...

AI summary The document presents financial data for the year ending December 31, 2027, including various line items such as retail, non-functionalized, and general property costs, interest charges, preferred dividends, corporate taxes, and retained earnings. The data includes unit costs, totals, and variance calculations.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (18)...

AI summary The document presents a financial breakdown for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including grants, depreciation, interest, taxes, and revenue from various sources. It includes figures for different categories such as domestic, general, and industrial sectors, as well as allocations and references to external files and exhibits.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL PHP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the development of allocation factors across various categories, including demand, generation, and purchase responsibilities, along with percentages and associated codes for different sectors and customer types.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (6) SECONDARY CUSTOMER (7) WEIGHTED FACTOR (8) WEIGHTED TOTAL (9) RESPONSIBILITY 100.00% 529,710 488,926...

AI summary The text presents a table discussing the development of allocation factors, including weighted totals, responsibility percentages, and customer categories. It includes data on the number of bills and weighted factors for different customer segments, with a reference to 'C-2B' as an allocation factor.

NOVA SCOTIA FUNCTIONALIZATION OF FOR THE YEAR ENDING (IN THOUSANDS (1) REGULATORY AFFAIRS (2) Advocacy Expense 0.1 (0) 3 3 0 1 8 55 1 70 (3) Other Expenses 0.2 (1) 12 11 0 2 32 216 4 277 (4) Subtotal 0.3 (1) 15 14 0 3 40 271 6 347 (5) (6)...

AI summary The document presents a functionalization report detailing various expenses categorized under Regulatory Affairs, Finance Group, Enterprise Services, Human Resources, and other expenses for a specific period. It includes line items such as Advocacy Expense, Internal Audit, and Information Technology expenses, with numerical data provided in thousands.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (9) (10) (11) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (1) Tra...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenues categorized by demand classification, including operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, interest, taxes, and other revenue streams. It includes various line items and allocations with associated factors and references to different exhibits and orders.

EXHIBIT 6 PAGE 4 OF 6 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (12) Subtotal (13) Non-Operating Revenue Credit (14) Subtotal $159,437 ($317) $159,120 $105,402 ($210) $105,193 $5,5...

AI summary The text presents a table with various financial figures, including revenue credits, subtotals, and distribution costs categorized by different segments such as small, general, medium, and large. It also includes non-operating revenue credits and operating costs for retail and other segments.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL U...

AI summary The document presents allocation factors for various categories of responsibility related to pole and wire infrastructure investments and customer responsibilities for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes percentages and dollar amounts allocated across different customer segments and categories.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 2 OF 5 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) BUTU (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (42) 1,016,2...

AI summary The table presents a breakdown of various financial items, including working capital, deferred charges, and credits, across different categories and allocations. It includes details on cash, materials and supplies, and other financial components, with references to specific line items and factors.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (9) (10) (11) ALLOCATION (30) Streetlights: (31) OPERATING & MAINT. 814 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 814 EXH 6A (32) GRANTS IN LIEU OF TAXES 327 0 0 0 0...

AI summary The table presents demand classification data, including operating and maintenance costs, depreciation, interest, and other financial figures, along with allocations and references to exhibits and pages. It outlines total demand and distribution figures for various categories such as small, general, medium, and large.

(300) Total 100.00% (301) (302) METER DATA SERVICES ALLOCATORS (351) Total (352) - 1,836,054.91 1,836,054.91 1,836,054.91 $44,849 $37,606 $1,880,903 (353) EXPORT SALES (354) FX Interest - (355) (356) FX COST REVENUE OF BTL RATE CLASSES Var...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various financial and operational allocations, including meter data services, export sales, shore power, and other related categories, with specific figures and percentages.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (18)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed financial breakdown for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including various expense and revenue categories such as advocacy expenses, depreciation, interest, taxes, and non-operating revenue. Specific line items and allocations are provided across different customer segments and business areas.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (18)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed financial table for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including various financial figures such as grants, depreciation, interest, taxes, and revenue from different sources. The table categorizes data by company segments and includes notes referencing various filings and orders.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE POLE INVESTMENT (1) TOTAL PLANT (2) PRIMARY DEMAND (3) PRIMARY CUSTOMER (4) SECONDARY DEMAND (5) SECONDARY CUSTOMER ( 1) DOMESTIC $374,823 $44,500 $194,104 $34,731 $101,488 ( 2) SMALL GENERAL 21...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the allocation of average pole investment across various customer categories, including domestic, small general, general, large industrial, and others. It includes total plant, primary and secondary demand, and customer allocations, along with allocation factors such as D-2A and C-5.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) MWH (2) ENERGY LINE (3) ENERGY SALES LOSSES REQUIREMENT DMD. (KW) (4) CLASS NON- SYSTEM (5) COINCIDENT COINCIDENT COINCIDENT FACTOR (6) SYSTEM DEMAND SYSTEM (7) LINE (8) DMD. (KW) LOSSES DMD. (KW)...

AI summary The document provides financial figures for the year ending December 31, 2027, including bad debt expenses, total expenses, and customer service costs. It outlines percentages and monetary values related to energy sales, losses, and system demand, with a focus on regulatory affairs annual costs.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION Calendar Month of System Peak 1 January February March April May June July August September October November December Total (20) LINE LOSSES - SMALL GENERAL 3,449 3,190 3,153 2,291 2,051 1,883 2,037 1,905 1,80...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing line losses across different categories and calendar months, highlighting various line loss metrics for different user types and sectors. The data is organized by month and includes totals for each category.

73 (21) DEF. CHG Financing 4,488 2,961 151 820 94 84 108 168 17 64 21 (22) DEF. CHG Tax 4,825 3,183 163 882 101 90 116 180 18 69 23 (23) DEF. CHG Pension 34,205 22,567 1,152 6,252 713 640 823 1,278 130 487 163 (24) DEF. CHG Steam Assets 0...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various financial categories, including DEF. CHG Financing, DEF. CHG Tax, DEF. CHG Pension, and others, with numerical values across multiple years. It also includes entries for DEF. CR ARO Steam, DEF. CR ARO Hydro, and DEF. CR COST OF REMOVAL LIABIL, among others, with negative values indicating credits or reductions. The data appears to be related to financial reporting and accounting for a utility or regulatory proceeding.

F (1) SHORE POWER (2) GEN.REPL LOAD FOLL. (3) ELIADC (4) BUTU (5) SPILL (6) PRICING (6) REAL TIME REAL TIME REAL TIME PRICING (6) PRICING (7) OATT (8) TOTAL BTL (28) OTHER EXPENSES 0.4 1 2 7 0 2 21 141 4 179 (29) (30) TOTAL DIVISIONAL EXPE...

AI summary The text presents a table with various financial and operational metrics, including expenses related to different energy sources and categories such as COGS, DSM expenses, and capital-related expenses. It includes line items such as depreciation, steam, hydro, wind, and other generation-related costs.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (15) (16) (17) (18) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) OPER. & MAINT RADIAL TO GENERATION TRANS DSM FCR DEFERRAL REG. AFFAIRS - ADVOCACY EXPENSE GRANTS IN LIEU DEPRECIATION INTERES...

AI summary The document presents a financial summary for the year ending December 31, 2026, including operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, interest, and corporate taxes. It includes various line items such as DSM, FCR deferral, and grants in lieu, with corresponding figures in thousands of dollars.

REVENUE TO EXPENSE COMPARISON (1) TOTAL DMD.RELATED (2) TOTAL ENG.RELATED (3) UNIT COST ENG.RELATED (4) TOTAL CUST.RELATED (5) TOTAL OPER. (6) TOTAL RATE (7) % REVENUE VARIANCE CALC (94) DEFERRED Credits - ARO Hydro (97) DEFERRED Credits -...

AI summary The document presents a revenue to expense comparison, highlighting deferred credits related to various asset retirement obligations (ARO), such as hydro, wind, and transformers, as well as operating expenses and rate base figures. It includes percentages, variances, and totals for different categories, providing an overview of financial allocations and liabilities.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION (101) DEMAND LINE LOSS ADJUSTMENT - EXPORT SALES (102) DEMAND LINE LOSS ADJUSTMENT - INTERRUPTIBLE 0 2,677 0 2,880 0 2,512 0 2,719 0 3,130 0 3,084 0 3,133 0 2,937 0 3,512 0 2,735...

AI summary The text presents a table with allocation factor information, including demand line loss adjustments and requirements for different categories, such as domestic, small general, and general large. The table includes numerical data across multiple periods and categories, indicating losses and requirements for various demand types.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (9) MUNICIPAL (10) UNMETERED (11) ALLOCATION FACTOR (27) PO...

AI summary The table presents a breakdown of demand classification across various categories, including total company, domestic, small general, general, large, small, medium industrial, large industrial, ELI 2P-RTP, municipal, and unmetered, with allocation factors and associated figures for pole services, other revenue, streetlights, grants, depreciation, and interest net of AFUDC.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF CUSTOMER SERVICE FIELD EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) METER READING (4) WIRING INSPECTION ( 1) DOMESTIC $7,448 $2,002 $5,445 ( 2) SMALL GENERAL 946 135 811 ( 3) GENERAL 839 160 680 ( 4) GENERAL LARGE 35...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the allocation of customer service field expenses across different customer categories for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including domestic, small general, general, industrial, and others, with specific allocations for meter reading and wiring inspection expenses.

ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE INDUSTRIAL (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) MUNICIPAL (11) UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FA...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses allocated across various categories and customer segments by Nova Scotia Power. It includes line items such as advocacy expenses, depreciation, interest, preferred dividends, corporate taxes, and revenue from steam and ash sales. The table also shows allocation factors and references to exhibits and pages.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL The Company estimates the annual value to the system and PHP of NS Power dispatching the PHP load will be approximately $3.5 to 5.5 million. (b) On page 8 and page 9 of the Application is the following: The DR is premised...

AI summary The document discusses the economic implications of Nova Scotia Power Inc. (PHP) operating as an above-the-line (ATL) customer without the Dispatchable Rider (DR). It highlights that PHP's flat load profile could lead to increased costs for other ATL customers and proposes the DR to align PHP's interests with the system, ensuring savings are credited to PHP while protecting other customers from higher costs.

NSPI Responses to Port Hawkesbury Paper Information Requests 1 Request IR-1: 18 is based on the provisions of the GRA Settlement Agreement, to which PHP is a signatory. 19 20 (b) As provided in the cited extract from the Company's Applicat...

AI summary NSPI provides responses to information requests from Port Hawkesbury Paper, discussing the GRA Settlement Agreement, interruptible credit pricing, and the potential reduction in PHP's annual costs if a different credit calculation is used. The ELID Tariff Application also mentions revisiting the interruptible credit in the next GRA.

NSPI Responses to SBA Information Requests 1 Request IR-2: 2 3 Refer to M12661, Exhibit N-1, the Application submitted by NS Power, Section 2.4 4 Interruptible Service, starting at page 8 of 19, and please answer the following: 5 6 (a) Des...

AI summary NSPI is responding to SBA information requests regarding the interruptible credit rate, its derivation, and its comparison to the large industrial interruptible rider. The request also asks for clarification on the embedded-cost versus marginal cost rates and the avoided generation costs.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 (LIIR) credit. This premium was proposed at 20 percent by Dr. Rosenburg (Board Counsel 2 consultant) and at 10 percent by Dr. Stutz (SEB consultant). In its September 28, 2006 3 Decision, the Board provided: 4 5 The Boar...

AI summary The document discusses the allocation of the priority interruptibility credit, with differing proposals from consultants and the Board's decision to set it at 15%. It also notes the Company's position on maintaining the service and compensation for PHP until further review in the next GRA.

$ 7,140,885.11 Penalty (minimum of 2X Firm Billing and Total Penalty) Total Adjustments $ 8,228,724.06 14% HST $ 1,152,021.37 Total Amount Before HST

AI summary The text presents a financial adjustment calculation involving a penalty of $7,140,885.11, with a total adjustment amount of $8,228,724.06 before applying a 14% HST, resulting in an additional $1,152,021.37 in taxes.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 5 OF 5 (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC GENERAL (3) SMALL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) MUNICIPAL (11) UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (27) (...

AI summary The table presents various financial and operational metrics across different categories, including total company, domestic general, small, general large, small industrial, medium industrial, industrial large, municipal, and unmetered. It includes details on working capital, fuel, materials and supplies, deferred charges, and allocation factors.

EXHIBIT 6 PAGE 1 OF 6 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (10) OPER. & MAINT HYDRO 1,553 1,025 52 284 32 29 37 58 6 22 7 D-3A (11) OPER. & MAINT WIND 6,913 4,561 233 1,264 14...

AI summary The exhibit presents a detailed breakdown of operational and maintenance costs across various energy generation and transmission categories, including hydro, wind, biomass, and others, with allocations specified for different sizes and types of operations. The data includes references to specific allocation codes and cross-references to other exhibits and matters.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIA...

AI summary The document outlines the development of allocation factors for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, with various percentages of responsibility assigned to different customer categories and services. The data is presented in a tabular format, with references to exhibits and orders.

r>0 4,103 4,655 (23) DEF. CHG Tax 9,693 0 0 -5,152 5,152 0 4,541 5,152 (24) DEF. CHG Pension 42,525 46,107 0 0 0 0 42,525 46,107 (25) DEF. CHG Steam Assets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (26) DEF. CHG Fuel Deferral 0 3,900 0 0 0 0 0 3,900 (27) DEF. CHG O...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of various financial items, including tax, pension, steam assets, fuel deferral, and other charges and credits, with numerical data reflecting changes over time. It includes entries related to asset retirement obligations and cost of removal liabilities.

ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE...

AI summary The document presents an allocation of the average rate base for the year ending December 31, 2027, categorized by different customer classes and including various deferral charges and asset retirement obligations.

EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 3 OF 3 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) T...

AI summary The document presents a table with various financial figures and percentages related to customer expenses, revenue, and responsibilities across different categories. It includes references to allocation factors and various matters (e.g., O-13, R-1, R-2).

Total FAM related costs

AI summary The text presents a table row labeled 'Total FAM related costs,' indicating a focus on financial aspects associated with a specific program or initiative, though no further details are provided in the excerpt.

s of January 1, 2026; and/or (c) PHP determines the PHP ADC and tariff processes outcome is not satisfactory." Further, in its Reply to Closing in M12451, NS Power explained the situation is follows: "The CA notes the significant uncertain...

AI summary NS Power defends a $18M deferral account tied to PHP's status as an above-the-line (ATL) customer, arguing it avoids higher rates for FAM customers if PHP remained below-the-line. The Board approved the deferral, citing uncertainty around PHP's successor tariff, while acknowledging potential revenue variances.

Response IR-1: (a) Yes. PHP and NS Power have been in discussions regarding the terms of a potential ATL tariff which would be applicable to PHP since the summer of 2023, prior to the Application to renew the ELIADC Tariff for a two-year e...

AI summary PHP and NS Power have negotiated terms for a potential ATL tariff since 2023, with PHP opposing the proposed tariff's cost structure, arguing it would overcharge them and cause financial burdens. PHP also indicated it may reject the ELID tariff if ATL is approved. Negotiations focused on resolving concerns about the ATL tariff's fairness and operational constraints.

3.1 NSP APPLICATION NSP is applying to the Board for approval of the Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable (ELID) Tariff, an above-the-line (ATL) tariff available to Port Hawkesbury Paper LP (PHP). NSP states it is intended that PHP will sub...

AI summary NSP seeks Board approval for the ELID Tariff for PHP, replacing the expiring ELIADC Tariff. The proposed tariff includes customer, demand, and energy charges, interruptible service, and provisions for wind farm energy. NSP cites a settlement agreement (SA) with PHP for cost modeling, while InterGroup highlights load characteristics and credit calculations in the SA. Alternative plans are needed if approval fails.

p>40 NSP Response to Information Request Synapse-23. 41 NSP Response to Information Request IG-13. 42 NSP Response to Information Request Synapse-14. 43 See NSP Response to Information Request Synapse-14, Synapse-15, SBA-6. 44 NSP Response...

AI summary NSP proposes an Interruptible Rider with a Dispatchable Rider mechanism, increasing savings transferred to PHP from 25% to 100%. InterGroup argues this risks double-counting benefits for PHP, potentially disadvantaging other customers. NSP acknowledges PI service reduces interruption risks for other customers but has not quantified its value, prompting InterGroup to call for revisiting the PI credit in future proceedings.

Table 1. NSPI's Customer Charge Estimates for the ELID Tariff[39](#page-9-0) 1 Task Required to Support Cost Estimate the Tariff Approx. Cost per Month Approx. Cost per Year low range high range low range high range Development, management...

AI summary The document presents a table outlining the estimated costs for developing and managing the ELID Tariff, including various tasks such as engagement with PHP, system operator interactions, and modeling. The total estimated annual cost ranges from $120,000 to $175,000. The table is part of an application for an Above-the-Line Tariff applicable to Port Hawkesbury Paper, referenced as M12661.

Extra Large Industrial Active Demand Control (ELIADC) Tariff 2025 Annual Report (NSEB M12768) NSPI Responses to IG Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-4: Reference: 2025 Annual Report, Exhibit N-1, p. 2/9 and Benefit Breakdown...

AI summary The document discusses the ELIADC Tariff 2025 Annual Report and NSPI's responses to information requests regarding the Adjusted PHP Benefit and related billing procedures. Questions focus on the meaning of the 'Adjusted PHP Benefit' column, whether the amount has been billed and paid, and whether interest applies.

s limited contribution towards paying the fixed costs of NSP's operation, but receives service using higher priced marginal source of power as available Matter M12661, Exhibit N-3, pdf page 11 of 14.

AI summary The text highlights that a customer's limited contribution to NSP's fixed costs results in them receiving service from higher-priced marginal sources of power, as noted in Matter M12661, Exhibit N-3. This raises concerns about cost recovery and affordability in NSP's rate proposal.

3.2 Issues Associated With Application of the DR - The DR is a highly accommodating and beneficial aspect of the ELID rate to PHP. It also appears to be - unprecedented in Canada. - Not only does PHP secure the ability to access approximat...

AI summary The Dispatchable Rider (DR) under the ELID rate provides PHP with significant benefits, including compensation for load variation and access to NSP's embedded resources. The DR is unprecedented in Canada and allows PHP to shift load without obligation, though NSP retains dynamic dispatch rights. This arrangement is clarified in a 2026 Technical Conference.

Issued at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 22nd day of June 2026. 1 Request IR-1: 15 portion of benefits for other customers (to the appropriate level discussed in (g), 16 above)? 17 18 Response IR-3: 19 20 (a) Not confirmed. Ms. Whited's positi...

AI summary The response discusses the determination of an interruptible credit for PHP, suggesting it should be based on avoided capacity costs and negotiated benefits for other customers, while considering revenue contributions and overall revenue requirements.

(b) Yes. (c) No, Ms. Whited is not currently able to calculate this value. The value depends on the demand-related costs for the Large Industrial (LI) class, the monthly billing determinants for each class, and the value of the interruptib...

AI summary The witness confirms that a calculation is not currently possible due to dependencies on demand-related costs for the Large Industrial class, monthly billing determinants, and the value of the interruptible credit provided to Public Health and Safety.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act – and – IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-the-Line Tariff applicable to Port...

AI summary Port Hawkesbury Paper LP disagrees with Bates White's assertion that PHP cannot levelize its load, arguing that industrial producers aim for efficient operations, continuous running of large motors reduces equipment wear, and improves reliability.

NOTICE OF INTERVENTION OF: CONSUMER ADVOCATE TAKE NOTICE that the Consumer Advocate hereby intervenes in the above Application and proceeding. The Consumer Advocate represents the interests of residential ratepayers, who may be impacted by...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate intervenes in the proceeding, representing residential ratepayers who may be impacted by the application. They will address issues identified by the Energy Board and any other issues that arise during the proceeding.

M12661 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 380 as amended -and- IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable A...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate has submitted information requests to Nova Scotia Power Inc regarding the proposed Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-the-Line Tariff for Port Hawkesbury Paper. The requests focus on the discrepancy between the interruptible credit in the proposed tariff and the company’s established pricing practices.

ions be determined in a scenario where PHP does not subscribe to the ELID Tariff beyond 2026? Request IR-9: In its evidence, PHP proposes the following modifications to the proposed ELID tariff: 1. designing the capacity charge to reflect...

AI summary PHP proposes modifications to the ELID tariff, including adjusting capacity charge, interruptible credit, revenue-to-cost ratio, and energy forecast assumptions. NSPI is asked whether these proposals are inconsistent with the 2026-2027 GRA settlement agreement.

6 Request IR-7: 7 In its evidence, PHP states: 8 9 These events go unnoticed by the public, yet time and again PHP is called upon as a 10 resource for system reliability that is in a grey area between ADC real time dispatches and 11 the NS...

AI summary PHP highlights the need to recognize additional ancillary service value beyond ADC and priority interruptible value in the approval of a new ATL Tariff. It also asks about its proposal for considering this value and its plans beyond 2026 if the ELIADC tariff expires without accepting the ELID tariff.

from PHP during the winter peak, as well as the PHP firm load amount that the asset was designed to serve. 7. What firm load from PHP was the Port Hawkesbury Biomass plant designed to accommodate? 1. Refer to the Application, p. 8, lines 3...

AI summary The document includes questions about the Port Hawkesbury Biomass plant's capacity to serve PHP firm load, the derivation of a 10% credit for priority interruptible service, and the rationale for matching winter month system coincident demand with negotiated firm plus interruptible demand. It also asks for NS Power’s forecast for avoided costs and the comparison of dispatch service to interruptible service for LIIR customers.

Questions: (a) Please confirm that NS Power simply used the credit applicable to Large Industrial Interruptible customers as the credit to be applied to PHP's interruptible load on the basis that this was the language of section c) of the...

AI summary The document contains several questions directed at NS Power regarding the application of interruptible credits to PHP's load, cost causation, and the inclusion of an interest component in the credit payable to PHP under the Dispatchable Rider. Issues include the use of the Large Industrial Interruptible credit, cost of service treatment, and the approval of the ELID Tariff.

5, Evidence of P. Bowman, pages 13-14, Recommendation 4. [ 13 ](#page-2-17) N-38, NSPI Reply Evidence, page 23, lines 15-19. July 16, 2026 Page 4 Crystal Henwood confidentially), a new methodology to quantify the value of the ADC mechanism...

AI summary The document discusses the introduction of a new methodology to quantify the value of the ADC mechanism, developed in line with the 2022–2023 FAM Audit. This new approach raises concerns about the evidentiary foundation for the DR credit and its implications for ratepayers, as it was introduced after the Information Request process, limiting opportunities for meaningful examination.