Topic:"Cost Considerations" in M12524

Cost Allocation for Cluster Study Costs In addition to requiring a cost allocation methodology for network upgrades, the Commission allows transmission providers to propose their own cost allocation ratio for the cluster study process. Acc...

AI summary The Commission permits transmission providers to propose their own cost allocation ratio for cluster study processes, with between 10% and 50% of study costs allocated on a per capita basis and the remaining between 50% and 90% allocated pro rata by MW. Concentric recommends an 80% pro rata and 20% per capita allocation for Nova Scotia.

split in recognition of the difficulty in projecting future streams of benefits to ratepayers from increases in small-scale (non-NSPI) renewable resources across Nova Scotia." [ emphasis added] NS Power and the NSEB must also balance the i...

AI summary The document discusses the challenges of projecting future benefits from small-scale renewable energy projects and the need for a refund mechanism to balance customer interests and reduce financial barriers. NS Power and the NSEB emphasize the importance of allocating costs only when broader system and customer benefits are reasonably demonstrated.