Topic:"Billing Procedures" in M12778

In its comments of June 16, 2025, Synapse primarily focused on the straw proposal for refunds of - distribution network upgrades and recommended modifications to the straw proposal. Synapse - stated: While NS Power's straw proposal provide...

AI summary Synapse critiques NS Power's proposal for refunding 50% of distribution network upgrade costs, arguing it requires interconnection customers (ICs) to pay upfront for upgrades benefiting multiple parties. Synapse recommends a 50/50 split between rate-basing and ICs, with a threshold for class 2 projects to allocate costs proportionally and enable refunds based on future IC usage.

3.2 Regulation 2.12 Regulation 2.12 establishes refunds to load customers of up to 90 percent for line extensions as noted by the Board, with the refund mechanism ceasing after a period of 15 years. As set out in the regulation, line exten...

AI summary Regulation 2.12 provides up to 90% refunds for line extensions funded by load customers, applicable when new customers connect and benefit from the extension. Refunds cease after 15 years. Network Upgrades (NUs), which modify existing infrastructure for multiple customers, are not eligible for proportional refunds due to uncertain benefit allocation, requiring a more conservative approach.