Topic:"Billing Procedures" in M12551

3.1 Billing and Collection: High Level NS Power identified options for NS Power consolidated billing, split billing, and LRS consolidated billing. Stakeholders' feedback indicated a preference for LRS consolidated billing[6](#page-70-4) ....

AI summary NS Power identified billing options, with stakeholders preferring LRS consolidated billing. The RtR design framework is based on this model, and LRS Tariffs will include recovery of costs for RtR services. The Distribution Tariff will create a direct relationship between NS Power and RtR customers, while LRS will handle consolidated billing.

4.0 EVIDENCE OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITIES - The MEUs' evidence and submissions relate to the implementation of billing arrangements under - the BUTU and Spill Tariffs and reflect constructive engagement with NS Power on administrati...

AI summary The Municipal Electric Utilities (MEUs) provided evidence regarding the implementation of billing arrangements under the BUTU and Spill Tariffs. They intend to apply the full output of the Ellershouse Wind Farm against MEU consumption using a non-reciprocal billing arrangement, and no longer seek flexibility in billing arrangements due to legislative changes.

NS Power Response: - The Company welcomes the clarity provided by the MEUs with respect to the MEUs' intentions - for non-reciprocal billing arrangements going forward. NS Power and the MEUs continue to - discuss issues associated with imp...

AI summary NS Power acknowledges the clarity provided by the MEUs regarding non-reciprocal billing arrangements and notes the challenges in forecasting under this new model. The shift to non-reciprocal billing requires changes to forecasting processes due to increased volatility in generation spill and the complexity of forecasting based on both hourly load and generation.

MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE The minimum monthly charge will be the administration charge.

AI summary The document specifies that the minimum monthly charge is defined as the administration charge, indicating a regulatory decision regarding billing procedures.