Topic:"Affordability" in M13133

2026 Securitization Rider Application Appendix C Page 6 of 14 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Appendix C: 2027 FAM AA/BA - 1 As shown in [Figure 3](#page-58-1) , the 2027 AA amount is an under-recovery of $80.5 million and the...

AI summary The 2026 Securitization Rider Application Appendix C discusses an under-recovery of $80.5 million for the 2027 Affordable Access (AA) amount and $69.1 million for the 2027 Bill Adjustment (BA) amount, totaling $149.6 million in under-recovery.

5 Figure 3 – 2027 AA and BA Amounts Item Amount ($ Million)\ 1 2027 AA amount 2 October 2025 - December 2025 BCF (Over)/Under Recovery of Fuel Costs 35.2 3 October 2025 - December 2025 BCF Interest 2.0 4 January 2026 – September 2026 BCF (...

AI summary The document presents Figure 3, which outlines the 2027 Affordable Access (AA) and Bill Adjustment (BA) amounts, including fuel cost over/under recoveries and interest for specific periods, as well as balances carried forward from 2026. The total 2027 AA and BA amounts are calculated to be $149.6 million.

8 4.1.1 2027 AA - 9 The 2027 AA calculation uses actual fuel cost and revenue data from October 1, 2025 to August - 10 31, 2026, and forecast data for the month of September 2026. The 2027 AA amount reflects an - 11 under-recovery of $80.5...

AI summary The 2027 AA calculation reflects an under-recovery of $80.5 million, including interest, based on actual fuel costs from October 2025 to September 2026. This includes $77.7 million in fuel cost under-recovery and $2.8 million in interest.

2026 Securitization Rider Application Appendix C Page 7 of 14 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Appendix C: 2027 FAM AA/BA - 1 The details of the October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 AA amount are shown in [Figure 4](#page-59-0)...

AI summary This section of the 2026 Securitization Rider Application provides details about the Affordable Access/Bill Adjustment (AA/BA) for the period October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. It references figures and reports that outline fluctuations in AA by fuel type, though specific details are redacted as confidential.

6 Figure 4 – Breakdown of 2027 AA Amount Item Amount ($ Million)\ 1 Total Fuel and Purchased Power 1,021.8 2 Fuel Adjustments (Revenue from Below-the-Line customers) (68.6) 3 Total Fuel and Purchased Power Costs 953.2 4 FAM Revenue (875.5)...

AI summary Figure 4 outlines the breakdown of the 2027 Affordable Access/Bill Adjustment (AA/BA) amount, showing total fuel and purchased power costs, fuel adjustments, and under-recovery of fuel costs, resulting in a total AA amount of $80.5 million.

7 4.1.2 2027 BA - 8 The 2027 BA under-recovery amount of $69.10 million represents the remaining FAM balances - 9 as of the end of September 30, 2026, along with associated interest. - 10 The breakdown of the 2026 BA amount and the adjustm...

AI summary The 2027 BA under-recovery amount of $69.10 million includes remaining FAM balances as of September 30, 2026, along with associated interest. The 2026 BA amount and adjustment to the AA balance are detailed in Figure 5.

13 Figure 5 – Breakdown of 2027 BA Amount Item Amount ($ Million) 1 2026 AA Beginning Amount (September 2025 balance) 128.7 2 October-December 2025 BCF under-collection including interest 37.2 3 2026 AA Balance as of December 31, 2025 165....

AI summary Figure 5 presents a breakdown of the 2027 BA (Bill Adjustment) amount, detailing various components such as the 2026 AA (Affordable Access) beginning amount, BCF (Billing Cost Factor) under-collection, and interest calculations, leading to the final 2027 BA amount of $69.1 million.

2026 Securitization Rider Application Appendix C Page 9 of 14 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Appendix C: 2027 FAM AA/BA 1 Item 1 in [Figure 5](#page-60-1) is September 30, 2025 BCF Balance amount with interest and can be found...

AI summary This appendix provides detailed breakdowns of the 2027 Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) Affordable Access/Bill Adjustment (AA/BA) rider, including balances, under-recoveries, interest calculations, and collections for specific time periods, referencing Attachment 1 for data.

1 4.1.3 2027 FAM AA and BA by Customer class - 2 [Figure 6](#page-63-2) below provides the AA and BA amounts broken down by customer class up to September - 3 30, 2026. 4

AI summary This section discusses the breakdown of Affordable Access (AA) and Bill Adjustment (BA) amounts under the 2027 Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) by customer class, as illustrated in Figure 6 up to September 30, 2026.

5 Figure 6 – AA and BA Amounts up to September 30, 2026 by Customer class Customer class AA ($ Million) BA ($ Million) Total ($ Million) Domestic Service 27.7 1.6 29.4 Small General 3.8 0.6 4.4 General 24.2 32.1 56.3 Large General 4.0 5.9...

AI summary Figure 6 provides a breakdown of Affordable Access (AA) and Bill Adjustment (BA) amounts by customer class up to September 30, 2026. The table shows the distribution of these funds across different customer segments, with General and Large Industrial-Interruptible classes receiving the highest amounts.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS - (1) Metering will normally be at the low voltage side of the transformer. Should the customer's requirements make it necessary for the Company to provide primary metering, then the customer will be required to make a c...

AI summary The special conditions outline requirements for metering, customer billing demand, load integrity, and system reliability. Customers may need to contribute to capital costs for primary metering, and the company may withdraw tariff availability if billing demand falls below 250 kVA. Load integrity considerations include reliability, harmonic levels, voltage flicker, and system stability.

t interest to the benefit of customers on the - FAM. - MR. ROSCOE: That's helpful, Craig. - MR. MacDOUGALL: With respect to the - over or under-recovery and the additional FAM prepayments, - do they then they don't go into the FAM in the f...

AI summary The discussion centers on the Financial Accountability Mechanism (FAM) and its implications for Nova Scotia Power's rate base and customer benefits. It touches on the allocation of over-recovery funds to the FAM and the impact on equity returns and customer savings.

EVERWIND HIGHLIGHTS TAX REVENUES Across the data centre and wind projects, EverWind projects more than $400 million in municipal tax revenues over their lifetimes. The company said it is also committing tens of millions of dollars to an in...

AI summary EverWind highlights over $400 million in projected municipal tax revenues from its data centre and wind projects over their lifetimes. The company also plans to invest tens of millions in a community development program. EverWind emphasizes the creation of high-paying, skilled jobs and the combination of energy resources with the knowledge economy to strengthen Nova Scotia's economic resilience.

Reason for interest: - The NSNDP Caucus has an interest in this matter, given the important public interest in affordable residential power bills. - As elected representatives, on behalf of the constituents we represent, we have an interes...

AI summary The NSNDP Caucus has an interest in this matter due to the importance of ensuring affordable residential power bills and safeguarding the public interest as elected representatives.

13 Request IR-13: - 14 On pp. 16-17 of its application and pp. 35-36 of the technical conference transcript, NS Power 15 advances the benefits of the securitization of Fuel and Purchased Power costs, the PHP Deferral 16 and IESO Deferral f...

AI summary The document raises concerns about the securitization of Fuel and Purchased Power costs and the PHP and IESO Deferral, questioning whether transferring current costs to future customers aligns with intergenerational equity and policy objectives around electrification. It also inquires about rate increases and their impact on electrification goals.

1 Request IR-11: 2 Reference: N-1, Appendix C, Figure 6 (pg. 11), and pages 12 – 13. Preamble: Figure 6 shows that the Large Industrial (both Firm and Interruptible) portion of the Balancing Adjustment (BA) for under-recovered FAM costs is...

AI summary The document requests detailed reconciliation and breakdown of fuel adjustment mechanism (FAM) balances, focusing on the Large Industrial class. It asks for class-level calculations, explanations of discrepancies between Balancing Adjustment (BA) and Actual Adjustment (AA) balances, and clarification on allocation methods and historical decisions affecting FAM balances.