Topic/Matter Intersection

Topic:"Cost Considerations" in M11108

Matter: P-194 - Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) - 2023 Load Forecast Report
30 passages 6 documents

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N-4NSPI (IG) RIR-1 to RIR-2 1 passage
Section 1
2023 Load Forecast Report (NSUARB M11108) NSPI Responses to Industrial Group Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Page 10 of N-1, the Load Forecast Report states, “The forecast is a foundational input to the overall 4...

AI summary NSPI confirms that cost allocation for most electric service revenues uses forecasted energy and peak demand, not actual data. Exceptions include true-up calculations for FAM AA/BA and DSM riders, which rely on actual usage. This response addresses an information request about the 2023 Load Forecast Report's role in rate-setting.

N-5NSPI (NSUARB) RIR-1 to RIR-26 1 passage
Section 6
1 Request IR-4: 2 3 In reference to Figures 17 to 19 on pages 29 to 31 of the Application: 4 5 (a) Page 28 of the Application notes that financial variables have been adjusted to 6 constant dollars to eliminate inflation effects. Have all...

AI summary The document contains questions about data adjustments, verification with CMHC, and revisions in load forecasts related to residential and commercial economic drivers, seeking explanations for discrepancies and impacts on forecasts.

N-7NSPI (Synapse) RIR-1 to RIR-46 - Redacted 24 passages
Section 995
OJET ÉLIGIBLES PAR CATEGORY CATEGORIE PROTECTED-PROTÉGÉ Instructions: Please use the Appendix C to complete the table below. Only the total amounts of each cost category should be entered on this form. Veuillez SVP utiliser l'Annexe C pour...

AI summary The document provides instructions for completing a form to report eligible costs incurred by Nova Scotia Power for a specific project. The form requires entering the total amounts of each cost category, with the recipient's name, project number, and claim number provided.

Section 997
Direct Labour / Main-d'oeuvre directe 58,711 Direct Materials / Matériaux directs 0 Subcontracts and Consultants / Sous-traitants et Consultants 713,562 Overhead / Charges Indirectes 32,291 453,285 485,576 Equipments / Équipements 0 1,892,...

AI summary The text presents a financial breakdown of costs including direct labour, direct materials, subcontractors, overhead, equipment, and other direct costs. It includes total costs and instructions for completing a claim summary in Appendix A.

Section 1004
vity # 6: Program Governance and Management % Completion Status Comments Details of Activity Performed • Unrestricted Page 6 of 15 Document # PM-FM-011 Version 5 2022-08-10 . . REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) REDACTED 2023 Load...

AI summary The document outlines cost reporting requirements for Siemens and NB Power, including foreign costs, cost deviations, and cash flow deviations in relation to the Contribution Agreement. These reports are part of a program governance and management activity.

Section 1022
Direct Labour / Main-d'oeuvre directe 55,531 Direct Materials / Matériaux directs 0 Subcontracts and Consultants / Sous-traitants et Consultants 303,903 Overhead / Charges Indirectes 30,542 485,576 516,118 Equipments / Équipements 56,480 1...

AI summary The text presents a cost breakdown for a project, including direct labor, direct materials, subcontractors, overhead, equipment, and other direct costs. The total costs are listed as $10,406,373, with various line items contributing to the overall amount.

Section 1028
Not a formal work package under this program, however, collaborations noted below: Unrestricted Page 5 of 15 Document # PM-FM-011 Version 5 2022-08-10 . . REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) REDACTED 2023 Load Forecast Report Synap...

AI summary The text outlines various activities related to energy projects in Nova Scotia, including DER monitoring by Dalhousie University, a student's involvement in modeling DER program potential, and community engagement for a solar garden site. It also mentions the Tobique Microgrid Demonstration and North Branch Smart Energy Development, though details are sparse. A cost report for Siemens is included, focusing on foreign costs and deviations from the Contribution Agreement.

Section 1029
– Describe any foreign costs incurred, if allowed in the Contribution Agreement. 2. Cost Deviations – Report on any significant deviations in actual costs compared to the Contribution Agreement. 3. Cash Flow Deviations – Report on any sign...

AI summary The text discusses foreign costs, cost deviations, and cash flow deviations under the Contribution Agreement for NB Power and NS Power. NS Power reports no new deviations but mentions an amendment request to shift spending to later years of the project.

Section 1037
$ 1,065.41 $ 75.00 Total Eligible Expenditures $ 1,107,407.15 $ 339,298.98 INELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES Salaries and Benefits Overhead Professional, Scientific and Contracting Services $ - Travel, including Meals and Accomodations Equipment and...

AI summary The document presents a breakdown of eligible and ineligible expenditures, with a focus on total project costs related to Smart Grid Deployment and Demonstration Contributions. It outlines financial figures and includes placeholders for various cost categories and contribution agreements.

Section 1043
nd Products Note: Expenses above $100,000 for equipment, materials, or products (or contracting services related to these purchases) must be supported by a copy of the invoice. ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES Name of Equipment or Product Purpose of...

AI summary The text lists eligible and ineligible expenditures related to equipment, materials, and installation services, including items like distributed battery installation materials and bird deterrent systems. It also notes that expenses above certain thresholds require invoice support.

Section 1044
REDACTED CI C0010788 – Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report Attachment 8a Page 4 of 5 Other Expenses Note: Expenses above $50,000 must be supported by a copy of the invoice ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES Type of Other Expense Description of Item Costs Inc...

AI summary The document outlines eligible and ineligible expenses for a project involving freight, postage, delivery, and personal protective equipment, with a total eligible expense of $1,065.41. It also includes a certification and project update section, though the details are redacted.

Section 1054
$ 75.00 $ 8,076.18 Total Eligible Expenditures $ 496,775.50 $ 539,632.10 INELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES Salaries and Benefits Overhead Professional, Scientific and Contracting Services $ - Travel, including Meals and Accomodations Equipment and P...

AI summary The text presents financial data on eligible and ineligible expenditures for a project, including total eligible expenditures and breakdowns of ineligible costs such as salaries, overhead, and professional services. It also outlines the structure for completing project cost forms and contribution agreements, including holdback percentages and payment calculations.

Section 1060
tem Costs Incurred Total Ineligible Equipment and Products Costs $ - . REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) REDACTED 2023 Load Forecast Report Synapse IR-9 Attachment 2 Page 139 of 205 REDACTED CI C0010788 – Smart Grid Semi-Annual R...

AI summary The text outlines eligible and ineligible expenses related to a Smart Grid project, including shipping costs for materials from M Power Energy Solutions. It specifies that expenses above $50,000 require invoice support and lists categories of eligible other expenses such as field supplies, printing services, data collection, and facility expenses.

Section 1094
$817M for Fuel for power production $252 for Operating and Maintenance a) Of the total in 1), what amount was purchased from Canadian suppliers?: 2) Between Jan 2021 and Dec 2021, what were your business’s total purchases of goods and serv...

AI summary The text provides financial figures related to fuel costs for power production and operating and maintenance expenses. It also asks for details on purchases from Canadian suppliers and total gross business revenues, including foreign market breakdowns. The context includes financial reporting and procurement practices.

Section 1183
Unless otherwise specified, employment figures should be reported by using the following definition of a Full Time Equivalent (FTE): each 'employee', as defined above, who works for the client on a full-time basis (i.e. they are scheduled...

AI summary The text outlines the methodology for calculating Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) for employment reporting, specifying that employees working at least 2,000 hours annually are considered full-time, and part-time equivalents are calculated by dividing total hours worked by 2,000. It also requests total employment in FTEs and breakdowns by occupation for the past fiscal year and on-project employment.

Section 1193
ew product this year, report on the $2,000,000 in sales this year. Also note that revenues should also be reported for products that are being licensed out. For cost savings from process innovation, provide an estimate of the percentage of...

AI summary The text outlines reporting requirements for sales, revenue, and cost savings related to process innovation, as well as training activities undertaken by the client, including on-the-job training and co-op programs. It references guidelines from Statistics Canada.

Section 1311
R&D - Institution wide 0 You have indicated spending of $0.00 on institution-wide R&D in the past fiscal year, is this correct? Confirmed You have indicated spending of $1,438,679.02 on on-project R&D in the past fiscal year, is this Benef...

AI summary The text outlines a series of confirmations regarding spending on R&D and capital expenditures (CAPEX) by an institution. It asks whether the indicated spending of $0 on institution-wide R&D, $1,438,679.02 on on-project R&D, $316,379.00 on institution-wide CAPEX, and $0 on on-project CAPEX in the past fiscal year are correct, with all responses confirmed.

Section 1312
CAPEX - On project 1,240,029 You have indicated spending of $0.00 on on-project capex in the past fiscal year, is this correct? You have indicated the company generated $0.00 in revenues, resulting from the sale of new or Benefits Data Inn...

AI summary The text discusses capital expenditures (CAPEX) and spending on goods and services from Canadian suppliers, with questions raised about the accuracy of reported figures, including $0.00 in on-project CAPEX and $303,184,864 in purchases from Canadian suppliers.

Section 1567
m costs are re-incurred again. The two main cost components for DLC are the control equipment cost (thermostats and switches), and customer incentives for DR program participation. • CPP program investment is relatively high during its ini...

AI summary The text discusses the cost components associated with Demand Load Control (DLC) and the Cost-Effective DR (Demand Response) Options, including control equipment, customer incentives, and program development. It also notes the investment timeline for the CPP program and BNI curtailment, highlighting the costs tied to aggregator payments and delivery costs.

Section 1610
𝐶𝐶𝐶 + 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶) Where: » PV( ) is the present value calculation that discounts cost streams over time; using the selected discount rate (6.84%); » Avoided Costs are the monetary benefits resulting from electricity and capacity...

AI summary The document explains the calculation of Total Resource Cost (TRC) ratios for energy efficiency measures, using present value of benefits and costs over the measure’s life. Economic potential is determined by selecting the most effective measure from each competition group that meets the TRC threshold, ensuring no double-counting.

Section 1698
below) by the technical potential estimates. Achievable potential also accounts for customer opt-out during DR events. The achievable technical potential calculation is summarized through Equation 3. Equation 3. DR Achievable Potential 𝑀𝑀𝑀...

AI summary The text discusses the calculation of demand response (DR) achievable potential, which considers both technical potential and customer opt-out during DR events. It also outlines the development of annual and levelized costs for DR programs, including various cost components such as program development, equipment, and customer incentives.

Section 1703
Nova Scotia Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Potential Study for 2021-2045 10.4.1.3 Program Costs and Related Assumptions for Cost-Effectiveness Navigant developed detailed itemized cost assumptions for each DR option to assess annual...

AI summary The document outlines the detailed cost assumptions for demand response (DR) programs, categorizing them into one-time fixed, one-time variable, annual fixed, and annual variable costs. These assumptions are used to calculate levelized costs and assess the cost-effectiveness of DR options using the TRC test.

Section 1704
load reduction ($/kW reduction), depending on the program type. It also includes additional O&M costs that may be associated with servicing technology installed at customer premises. Other than the itemized program costs, the key variables...

AI summary The text discusses cost-effectiveness calculations for demand response (DR) programs, including variables such as discount rates, line loss values, and avoided capacity costs. It outlines benefits and costs associated with DR options, such as wholesale and distribution avoided costs, program development, and participant costs.

Section 1705
Technology Enablement Cost O&M Cost Participant Cost 32 The enabling technology costs represents the incremental costs associated with controls and communications for making the device DR-enabled. These costs are not expected to decline me...

AI summary The text discusses enabling technology costs for demand response (DR) devices, which are modeled as static due to their incremental nature. It also references a 2019 NS Power WACC/AFUDC value and a 2014 Cost of Service Study. A cost-effectiveness assessment is mentioned, focusing on DR options with benefit-to-cost ratios of 1.0 or greater, and describes three scenarios for potential estimates.

Section 1792
costs, and measures with higher upfront costs but lower annual energy costs. 19 . Date Filed: August 14, 2019 Page 21 of 40 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2023 Load Forecast Report Synapse IR-30 Attachment 1 Page 149 of 355 No...

AI summary The text discusses the cost considerations of energy efficiency and demand response measures, highlighting the trade-off between upfront costs and long-term energy savings. It references a payback acceptance curve from a 2015 study by Navigant.

Section 1825
• Fourth, we draw on the internal stakeholders to provide valuable insights and perspectives on the results. In the program development process, we will solicit input to help guide and shape the set of programs to be considered in the DR p...

AI summary The text discusses the development of demand response (DR) programs, including administrative costs, incentive structures, and the use of enabling equipment. It outlines the process for calculating program costs, levelized costs, and the collaboration with E1 and Navigant for cost analysis and assumptions.

N-9-(i)J. Wilson CV 2 passages
Section 25
ervice in the event of an extreme weather event on behalf of the Small Business Utility Advocates. Modifications to Critical Peak Pricing programs and Time of Use periods. Modifications to load management programs. Nova Scotia UARB Matter...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Consumer Advocate provided testimony on modifications to Critical Peak Pricing (CPP) and Time of Use (TOU) programs, Time-Varying Pricing (TVP) tariffs, and capital expenditure plans. Arguments focused on the impact of TVP on load, capacity savings, and energy costs, recommending CPP tariffs instead. Matters included analysis of power contract delays, variable capital costs, and economic models for project evaluation.

Section 29
with Paul Chernick in Liberty Utilities Calpeco 2022 general rate case on behalf of the Small Business Utility Advocates. Marginal cost study, revenue allocation, rate design.

AI summary Paul Chernick worked with Liberty Utilities Calpeco in the 2022 general rate case for Small Business Utility Advocates, focusing on marginal cost studies, revenue allocation, and rate design. The proceeding addresses key regulatory themes in utility pricing and cost distribution.

90066NSUARB (NSPI) IR-1 to IR-26 1 passage
Section 3
Document: 303590 (P-194) Date Filed: 05/30/23 UARB Page 1 1 Request IR-1: 2 Pages 16 and 17 of the Application discuss customers taking service under the Renewable to 3 Retail (RTR) Tariff in 2023. Lines 3 and 4 on page 17 state: “…the cor...

AI summary The document contains four requests (IR-1 to IR-4) questioning Nova Scotia Power's (NSP) preparedness for RTR tariff adoption delays or higher take-up, the use of a single HDD reference temperature (18°C), housing start correlations with customer forecasts, and inflation-adjustment methodologies for financial variables. Each request seeks clarification on assumptions and data practices.

90071IG (NSPI) IR-1 to IR-2 1 passage
Section 1
1 2023 M11108 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD 4 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, RSNS 1989, c.380, as amended (PUA) 5 IN THE MATTER OF: Nova Scotia Power Incorporated’s 2023 Load Forecast Report 6 7 8 INFORMATION REQUES...

AI summary The Industrial Group has submitted two information requests to Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) regarding its 2023 Load Forecast Report. The first requests clarification on whether cost allocation is based on actual or forecasted energy and peak demand. The second inquires about the inclusion of new facilities in mining, manufacturing, and commercial-scale green hydrogen production in Cape Breton within the load forecast.

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