Topic:"Confidentiality" in M12686

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE The document you are attempting to access has been filed in confidence. Some exhibits, noted as confidential, contain information which if released might cause financial or other harm to the party filing it, or which...

AI summary The document is marked confidential, with access restricted under Nova Scotia Energy Board rules. Public redacted versions may be available, and confidential information access requires a confidentiality agreement. Contact details for the Board are provided for requests.

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) PO Box 910 Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 2W5 February 20, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12686 Comm...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NS Power) submitted the Community Solar Program (CSP) 2025 Report with confidential Attachment 1. The Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) directed NS Power to justify confidentiality claims by February 20, 2026. Solar Nova Scotia (SNS) filed comments on confidentiality, with intervenor comments due by February 26 and NS Power’s reply by March 2. The Program’s regulatory framework involves the Minister determining energy rates based on project economics.

Community Solar Program 2025 Report Attachment 2 Page 1 of 1 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) February 18, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3P6 Re: M12...

AI summary The Department of Energy defends Nova Scotia Power's request for confidentiality in the Community Solar Program 2025 Report, arguing the competitive intake process requires secrecy to maintain integrity. The evaluation framework ensures cost-effective outcomes, and public interest in maintaining competition outweighs transparency benefits during active intake.

Confidentiality A request for confidentiality, submitted under Rule 12 of the Board Regulatory Rules , was filed by NS Power on January 30, 2026, regarding Attachment 1 of the application. In its February 6, 2026, letter, the Board asked f...

AI summary NS Power requested confidentiality for Attachment 1 of its application, citing that revealing the total cost and energy purchased under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) could reveal the energy rate paid to a proponent, potentially impacting the competitive intake process. The Board requested evidence supporting this claim, and NS Power provided a redacted version of the attachment.

- 1. NS Power will provide Designated Confidential Information, as defined herein, to the Designated Recipient as defined in the undertaking to which this schedule is attached. - 2. Designated Confidential Information shall consist of mate...

AI summary NS Power will provide designated confidential information to a designated recipient under an undertaking. The information includes materials filed with the Nova Scotia Energy Board in confidence and any further materials filed in confidence in response to future information requests.

d, whether printed or electronic. Designated Confidential Information shall also include any password or other information necessary to access electronic copies of Designated Confidential Information. - 3. Unless disclosure is required by...

AI summary This section outlines the handling of Designated Confidential Information, restricting access to individuals who have signed the attached undertaking. It prohibits sharing such information with anyone other than the designated recipients, including clients, intervenors, or their employees.

- 6. Where a reference to Designated Confidential Information is required in pre-filed testimony, briefs, other legal documents or arguments, such reference shall be by citation of title or exhibit number only or by some other non-confiden...

AI summary This section outlines procedures for handling Designated Confidential Information in legal documents and submissions within the regulatory proceeding. It emphasizes the need to protect such information while allowing the Board to use it in deliberations, and outlines steps for returning or destroying confidential materials after a decision is made.

y all documents, notes and other materials containing or reflecting, directly or indirectly, Designated Confidential Information, whether printed or electronic, and shall provide an affidavit of compliance to NS Power respecting same. - (b...

AI summary This section outlines the handling of Designated Confidential Information in regulatory proceedings involving NS Power, including requirements for affidavits of compliance and exceptions for members of the Nova Scotia Barrister's Society.

February 18, 2026 Crystal Henwood Regulatory AƯairs OƯicer/Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 3 rd Floor Summit Place 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax, NS, B3J 3S3 Re: M12686 – Community Solar Program 2025 Report Intervenor Comment...

AI summary Solar Nova Scotia opposes Nova Scotia Power's request for confidentiality of Community Solar Program PPA rates, arguing transparency is essential for accountability, market confidence, and efficient capital formation. They cite stakeholder feedback emphasizing the need for clearer benchmarks and predictability, noting that non-disclosure could hinder financing and investor trust.

ndicated its support of NS Power's request to maintain confidentiality over cost‑related information while intake remains active, 1 M12686 – Board Letter, 327718, page 2. February 6, 2026. given the competitive nature of the intake evaluat...

AI summary NS Power seeks confidential treatment for cost-related information due to the competitive nature of the intake process, while SNS and the IG advocate for greater transparency. NS Power agrees to file both public and partially confidential versions of Attachment 1 in future reports, but requests continued confidentiality for specific PPA cost figures.

Confidentiality A request for confidentiality, submitted under Rule 12 of the Board Regulatory Rules , was filed by NS Power on January 30, 2026, regarding Attachment 1 of the application. In its February 6, 2026, letter, the Board asked f...

AI summary NS Power requested confidentiality for Attachment 1 of its application, arguing that revealing the total cost and energy purchased under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) would disclose the energy rate paid to the proponent, potentially affecting future competitive bids. The Board requested evidence justifying the confidentiality request, and NS Power provided a redacted version of the attachment.