N-52026-2027 GRA Appendix 1-6 - Redacted
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REDACTED 2026-2027 GRA Direct Evidence Appendix 5A Page 8 of 38 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 1 1.1.2 Natural Gas 2 3 NS Power forecasts a reduction in natural gas consumption over the GRA period as new renewable 4 projects c...
AI summary NS Power forecasts reduced natural gas consumption due to renewable projects, citing lower emissions and flexibility. Heavy fuel oil (HFO) is used as backup fuel, while light fuel oil (LFO) supports start-up operations. Renewable energy from wind, hydro, biomass, and solar is expanding, with purchases from IPPs and COMFIT programs. Details on fuel forecasts and contracts are referenced in later sections.
16 19 The decrease in COMFIT generation from the 2024 GRA Refresh is and the result of lower average 20 generation. Forecast COMFIT site generation is based on a rolling thee-year average of each 21 project.
AI summary The decrease in COMFIT generation from the 2024 GRA Refresh is due to lower average generation, with forecasts based on a rolling three-year average of each project.
3.2.8 Purchased Power - Independent Power Producer (IPP) Purchases (e.g. Wholesale Market Non-Dispatchable Spill Tariff) IPP, COMFIT production bonuses and penalties and costs associated with renewable energy programs (e.g. on bill credits...
AI summary The section outlines purchased power costs including IPP, COMFIT, Tidal FIT, import power, renewable credits, and hedging instruments. Costs are recorded in NS Power's Chart of Accounts under 502700 and 502750. Key components include renewable programs, transmission fees, and financial hedging.
3.2.8 Purchased Power - Independent Power Producer (IPP) Purchases (e.g. Wholesale Market Non-Dispatchable Spill Tariff) IPP, and COMFIT production bonuses and penalties and costs associated with renewable energy programs (e.g. on bill cre...
AI summary The section outlines categories of purchased power costs, including Independent Power Producer (IPP) purchases, Community Feed-in Tariff (COMFIT) and Tidal FIT purchases, import power, renewable energy credits, and financial hedging instruments. These costs are recorded in specific accounts within NS Power's Chart of Accounts.