Topic:"Best Interests Of Customers" in M11927

(2) There is insufficient evidence the Project remains in the best interest of ratepayers The blanket assertion that all options would have increased costs in the same way does not satisfy NSPI's burden of proving that the Ruth Falls Refur...

AI summary The text argues that there is insufficient evidence to support the claim that the Ruth Falls Refurbishment Project remains in the best interest of ratepayers, especially given that project costs have more than doubled the original estimate. Midgard highlights the need for further clarification and data, including decommissioning costs and the Depreciation Study, before a determination can be made.

d decommissioning the dam was found to be more cost effective than refurbishing the dam and utilizing its 7.2 MW hydro generation, then that approach would have served the best interest of ratepayers. [77] The Board's approval of the Ruth...

AI summary The document discusses the decommissioning of the Ruth Falls dam, noting that decommissioning may now be a viable alternative to refurbishment due to increased costs. NS Power previously committed to providing decommissioning costs in future hydro applications following a recommendation by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development.