Topic:"Cost Considerations" in M12661

2.2 Demand Charge - In accordance with the Company's Cost of Service Study (COSS), demand-related costs are proposed to be allocated to the ELID Tariff class based on PHP assigned demand at the time of the three coincident peaks (3CP). Rec...

AI summary The document discusses the allocation of demand-related costs to the ELID Tariff class based on PHP's demand during three coincident peaks (3CP), proposing a fixed charge using historical 65 MW data. NS Power disagrees with PHP's argument for using 8 MW, citing the GRA Settlement Agreement and cost-of-service treatment. Proposed 2026/2027 demand charges are $12.872 and $14.310 per kVA/month, respectively.

2.3 Energy Charge - The Energy Charge under the ELID Tariff will apply to all energy supplied to PHP in excess of - the Subject Energy Amount1F 2 deemed to be provided pursuant to the Power Sales Agreement issued - under Section 4AA (now S...

AI summary The Energy Charge under the ELID Tariff applies to PHP's energy consumption beyond the Subject Energy Amount, with proposed rates of 9.977 cents/kWh (2026) and 11.240 cents/kWh (2027). These rates consider embedded costs, energy displacement from the Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm, and are subject to ongoing court proceedings regarding PHP's liability for the Maritime Link FLG2.

2026-2027 General Rate Application Settlement Agreement Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Tariff Application – Attachment 4 Page 10 of 21 GRA Element Settlement Terms Cost of Service ("COS") a) The COS as set out in the Draft GRA will be...

AI summary The 2026-2027 General Rate Application Settlement Agreement outlines the inclusion of the Cost of Service (COS) in the GRA, subject to future proceedings. Key points include the use of the Minimum System methodology, data collection on PHP's use of the High Voltage transmission system, and the apportionment of assessment costs from the Maritime Link.

1 Q IF NS POWER'S PROPOSED ELID TARIFF RATE DESIGN IS PREFERRED BY THE 2 BOARD, HOW SHOULD IT BE MODIFIED TO REFLECT NS POWER'S COST OF 3 PROVIDING SERVICE TO PHP? 4 A If NS Power's structure of the ELID is adopted, PHP will pay for NS Pow...

AI summary If NS Power's ELID tariff is adopted, PHP's interruptible demand should be credited at NS Power's marginal capacity cost ($13.107/KVA) to reflect the avoided cost of adding new peaking resources. This aligns PHP's interruptible load with NS Power's capacity needs during peak periods, ensuring fair cost allocation between PHP and firm customers.

1 Q HOW SHOULD PHP'S DEMANDS BE REFLECTED IN A 3-CP DEMAND 2 ALLOCATION BASED ON COST CAUSATION PRINCIPLES? 3 A PHP's firm peak demand will require NS Power to incur resource capacity costs to 4 reliably serve its ATL customers system coin...

AI summary PHP's firm peak demand requires NS Power to incur resource capacity costs and should be included in the 3-CP allocator, while interruptible demand does not require such costs and should be excluded. Transmission planning also does not require additional investment for PHP's load, supporting minimal allocation. This aligns with cost causation principles.

5 Q DOES THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REGULATORY UTILITY 6 COMMISSIONERS ("NARUC") ELECTRIC UTILITY COST ALLOCATION MANUAL 7 SUPPORT THESE COST-CAUSATIVE PRINCIPLES? 8 A Yes, the NARUC Electric Utility Cost Allocation Manual is regarded as...

AI summary The NARUC Electric Utility Cost Allocation Manual supports cost-causative principles by emphasizing cost allocation based on customer-driven infrastructure needs. NS Power excludes interruptible demands from capacity planning, arguing they don't cause incremental costs. The manual allows flexibility in cost allocation methods, such as the 3-CP approach, to ensure fairness for customers like PHP.

18 Q IS NS POWER'S ELID PROPOSED INTERRUPTIBLE CREDIT REASONABLE? 19 A. No. Under the proposed ELID, the interruptible credit will not remove the cost of 20 resource capacity needed to serve firm customers from the cost of providing PHP 21...

AI summary NS Power argues the ELID's interruptible credit is unreasonable as it doesn't account for avoided costs when PHP's demand is curtailed. They estimate the avoided cost at $13.107/KVA during peak periods, suggesting the credit should reflect this to ensure fair cost allocation.

9 V. REVENUE-TO-COST RATIO 10 Q WHAT IS NS POWER PROPOSING IN TERMS OF AN R/C RATIO FOR PHP'S NEW 11 ABOVE-THE-LINE ("ATL") TARIFF? 12 A According to NS Power's COSS, the Revenue to Cost ("R/C") ratios applicable to PHP 13 is 1.04373. This...

AI summary NS Power proposes an R/C ratio of 1.04373 for PHP's new ATL tariff. However, this is deemed inappropriate as it violates cost causality by over-collecting revenue from PHP to subsidize other customer classes, creating inequity during their transition to a full-cost tariff.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Please refer to Exhibit N-1, section 2.1 and Attachment 3. 4 5 (a) Why did NSPI select the "low range" of costs as the basis for calculating the Customer 6 Charge? 7 8 (b) If the actual costs to adminis...

AI summary NSPI explains its use of a conservative 'low range' cost estimate for the ELID Tariff Customer Charge, citing high-level forecasts and pending Board approval. The charge will be set via General Rate Applications (GRA), not adjusted to actual results, with future refinements dependent on Board approval and data availability.

REDACTED 1 Request IR-8: 2 3 Please refer to Exhibit N-1 page 7 lines 21-23. 4 5 (a) Please provided updated cost of service Attachments referenced in the text assuming 6 PHP takes service as a Large Industrial Interruptible customer. Plea...

AI summary The document contains a request (IR-8) for updated cost of service attachments under different scenarios involving PHP as a Large Industrial Interruptible customer and the inclusion of Goose Harbour Wind Farm output forecasts. The response indicates that the requested analysis has not been completed and references other documents for further information.

PARTIALLY CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 • Partially Confidential Attachment 2 – 2027 COSS 2 3 • Attachment 3 – Summary of class costs of service compared to benchmark scenario 4 from CA IR-001 (M12451) 5 6 Please note that reduction in...

AI summary The document discusses a 2027 Cost-of-Service Study (COSS) and a summary of class costs of service compared to a benchmark scenario. It notes a significant reduction in PHP's demand, leading to zero interruptible credit, and indicates that customer class rates may increase in line with rising class costs of service.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 1 OF 5 (1) DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (2) (3) GENERATION FUNCTION (4) STEAM PLANT $380,098 $250,776 $12,802 $69,471 $7,919 $7,116 $9,148 $14,200 $1,441 $5,410 $1,815 D-3A (5) HYDRO PLANT 313,963 207,142 10,575 57,383 6,541 5,878...

AI summary The document presents a detailed financial breakdown of various generation and plant-related costs, including demand classification, generation functions, and working capital. It includes data on steam plants, hydro plants, wind plants, and other generation facilities, along with associated costs and classifications.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 2 OF 5 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) BUTU (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (2) (1) Tran...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various financial and asset-related categories, including transmission costs, plant in service, working capital, and deferred charges, across different customer and company segments. It includes allocation factors and references specific exhibit numbers.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 3 OF 5 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE (9) (10) (11) ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (26) D...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various financial and accounting-related items across different customer classes and categories, including deferred charges, asset retirement obligations, and contract receivables, with allocations and factors provided for each category.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 5 OF 5 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE (9) (10) (11) ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (27) (...

AI summary This table provides a detailed breakdown of various financial and operational categories across different customer segments and allocation factors. It includes entries related to total plant in service, working capital, and various deferred charges. The data is categorized under different customer types and allocation factors.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DEMAND EXPENSES (3) ENERGY EXPENSES (4) CUSTOMER EXPENSES GENERATION FUNCTION (1) FUEL 418,636 $0 $418,636 - (2) PURCHASES - OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND 18,419 $8,263 $10,155 - (3)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses categorized into demand, energy, and customer expenses for a utility company. It includes expenses related to fuel, generation, maintenance, depreciation, and other operational costs, with specific figures provided for various components.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRI...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. presents the allocation of operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2026, across various categories including depreciation, interest, taxes, and other revenues. The table provides a detailed breakdown of expenses and revenues by different customer and business segments.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (9) (10) (11) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (1) Tra...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various costs and revenues categorized under different demand classifications, including operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, interest, and other financial items. The data is organized by company type and includes allocation factors for different categories.

EXHIBIT 6 PAGE 5 OF 6 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL PHP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (1) COSTS BY FUNCTIONAL AREAS (2) Ge...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various costs and revenues related to functional areas, including generation, transmission, and distribution. It includes figures for different company sizes and categories, such as FAM-related and non-FAM-related costs, along with non-operating revenue credits and subtotals.

ALLOCATION OF DISTRIBUTION OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL (2) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of distribution operating expenses allocated across various categories such as overhead lines, underground lines, meters, and customer service. It includes expense amounts, allocation factors, and references to exhibits and other sections for further details.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS BY FUNCTIONAL AREAS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 CLASS : DOMESTIC RATE BASE (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Costs COSTS (Source Exh 6) Unit Cost Demand ($/kW of Class monthl...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s rate class disaggregation analysis by functional areas for the year ending December 31, 2026. It includes cost allocations across various categories such as generation, transmission/distribution, and retail, along with unit costs and total costs for different rate classes.

CLASS : GENERAL CLASS : GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $332,466 $157,583 $16,45...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with energy generation, transmission, distribution, and retail operations, including fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return costs. It includes unit costs, total costs, and various metrics such as MWh sales and kW demand across different segments of the energy system.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 CLASS : LARGE GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold D...

AI summary This document provides a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, breaking down costs and revenues by generation, transmission/distribution, and retail categories.

CLASS : SMALL INDUSTRIAL CLASS : SMALL INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $38,15...

AI summary The document presents a detailed cost breakdown for the Small Industrial class in Nova Scotia's regulatory proceeding, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, along with unit costs and total expenses. The data is sourced from various exhibits and includes breakdowns by energy and demand components.

CLASS : LARGE INDUSTRIAL CLASS : LARGE INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $100,3...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenue for the Large Industrial class in Nova Scotia, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail components. It includes figures for variable fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return costs, along with unit costs and total costs. The data is sourced from various exhibits and includes a summary total for the class.

CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $86,275 $41,270 $4...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with generation, transmission/distribution, and retail operations for a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. It includes various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with unit costs and total costs for different components of the energy system.

CLASS : UNMETERED CLASS : UNMETERED RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $11,567 $5,497 $562 $829 $406 $1,797...

AI summary This table presents cost breakdowns for the 'UNMETERED' class in Nova Scotia, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It details various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with unit costs and total costs for different categories.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (24) AVERAGE CUSTOMERS ADJ SEASONAL (25) % RESPONSIBILITY 527,767 100.00% 476,846 90.35% 27,443 5.20% 11...

AI summary The text discusses the development of allocation factors for different customer categories, including average customers, seasonal adjustments, and wiring inspection costs. It includes percentages of responsibility and various metrics such as number of bills, revenue, and costs.

EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 1 OF 3 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) PHP (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (9) SUBST. I...

AI summary The table presents investment and responsibility percentages across various categories, including small, general, and industrial sectors, with allocations and factors indicated for different investment types such as substituted investment, meter investment, and demand-related investments.

EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 2 OF 3 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (39)...

AI summary The exhibit presents a table with total engineering expenses and their distribution across various categories, including small, general, medium, large, and industrial segments. The data is categorized under different responsibility percentages, with specific allocations for different types of companies and utilities. The table includes references to Board Orders O-11, O-12A, and O-12B.

EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 3 OF 3 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) T...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of expenses and responsibilities across various categories, including total expenses, customer solutions, meter data services, and revenue. Each row includes percentages of responsibility allocated to different customer segments and associated matter numbers. The data reflects financial allocations and advocacy expenses related to regulatory proceedings.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) (14) PROCUREMENT % RESPONSIBILITY 100.0% 25.0% 25.0% 25.0% 25.0% F - 5 (15) O&M EXPENSES BY LABOUR VS NON-LABOUR O&M EXPENSES BY FUNCTIONA...

AI summary The text presents a table detailing the development of allocation factors, including procurement responsibility percentages, O&M expenses by labour vs non-labour, and expenses by functional areas such as generation, transmission, distribution, and retail.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION Calendar Month of System Peak 1 (35) LINE LOSSES - REAL TIME PRICING (36) LINE LOSSES - EBS/RTR (37) LINE LOSSES - EXPORT SALES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - (38) CLASS NON-COINCIDENT DMD DOMESTIC 1,567,908 1,440,...

AI summary The document presents a table with allocation factor information, specifically focusing on line losses and non-coincident demand across various classes and months. The data includes figures for different categories such as domestic, small general, general demand, and industrial sectors.

DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026

AI summary The document presents a detailed listing of Cost of Service (C.O.S.S.) input information in thousands of dollars for the year ending December 31, 2026, outlining financial data relevant to regulatory proceedings.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. 2027 COST OF SERVICE STUDY ANALYSIS R E F E R E N C E G U I D E EXHIBIT COMPARISON OF REVENUE TO EXPENSE RATIOS 1 FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2 INITIAL CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2A FINAL CLASSIFI...

AI summary The document is a reference guide for the 2027 Cost of Service Study Analysis by Nova Scotia Power Inc., containing various exhibits related to revenue, expenses, rate base classification, and allocation factors. It outlines the structure and components of the study for regulatory review.

CLASSIFICATION OF RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) DEMAND INITIAL CLASSIFICATION ENERGY CUSTOMER TOTAL RELATED RELATED RELATED COMPANY PLANT PLANT PLANT (1) RETAIL FUNCTION (2) (3) DISTRIBUTION PLANT: (4) SERVICES 0 0 0 0 (5) METERS 0 0 0 0 (6) T...

AI summary The document presents a classification of the rate base, detailing various components such as general property plant, working capital, and deferred charges. It includes figures for different categories like retail function, distribution plant, and customer-related items, with a total average rate base of $5,894,731.

(20) MAT. & SUPPLIES - OTHER 16,874 8,903 613 3,712 596 435 703 1,143 431 206 132 (21) DEF. CHG Financing 4,646 2,451 169 1,022 164 120 194 315 119 57 36 (22) DEF. CHG Tax 5,142 2,713 187 1,131 182 133 214 348 131 63 40 (23) DEF. CHG Pensi...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of various financial line items, including material and supplies, deferred charge financing, tax, pension, fuel deferral, and other costs, along with deferred credit adjustments for steam, hydro, wind, and other assets. It also includes contract receivables and subtotals for financial reporting purposes.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE METER INVESTMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) TOTAL CUSTOMERS (2) UNIT METER COST (3) TOTAL COST (4) PERCENT (5) METER COST ($000) ( 1) DOMESTIC 486,363 $129.17 $62,823,522 83.96 $57,...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) presents a breakdown of average meter investment costs across customer categories for 2027, totaling $68.1 million. Domestic customers account for 83.96% of the investment, while industrial and municipal categories contribute smaller shares. The analysis includes unit meter costs, total costs, and percentages for each segment.

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) FUEL 362,353 308,407 - - - 53,945.3 (2) PURCHASED POWER:...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses, categorized into fuel, purchased power, and other operational costs, with allocations across production, transmission, and distribution. It includes specific figures for various energy sources and maintenance activities, providing insight into the financial structure of the operations.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES WEIGHTS WEIGHTS WEIGHTS (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5...

AI summary The document presents Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s functionalization of operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2027, categorized into production, transmission, distribution, and retail expenses with corresponding weight percentages.

EXHIBIT 6 PAGE 1 OF 6 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (10) OPER. & MAINT HYDRO (11) OPER. & MAINT WIND 2,092 7,450 1,383 4,926 73 261 380 1,353 44 155 40 142 46 164 78 27...

AI summary This exhibit presents a detailed breakdown of operational and maintenance costs across various energy generation and transmission categories, including hydro, wind, biomass, and others, along with depreciation and interest expenses. It also includes allocations related to demand-side management and regulatory affairs.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) (11) MUNICIP...

AI summary The document presents financial data for the year ending December 31, 2027, including various expense and revenue categories for different business segments. It includes depreciation, interest, taxes, and non-operating revenue, such as steam and ash sales. The data is organized by company, domestic, and various industrial and general categories.

RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS BY FUNCTIONAL AREAS CLASS : DOMESTIC RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Costs Demand ($/kW of Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Class monthly N...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of rate class disaggregation by functional areas, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail. It includes cost allocations, unit costs, and financial figures related to energy sales, reliability, and customer services, with data sourced from various exhibits and cost files.

CLASS : SMALL GENERAL CLASS : SMALL GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $54,635 $23,...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs for the Small General class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It includes data on fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, as well as unit costs and total costs for various components of the energy system.

CLASS : LARGE GENERAL CLASS : LARGE GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $53,156 $23,...

AI summary This table details the cost breakdown for a large general class in a regulatory proceeding, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It includes fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, as well as unit costs and total costs for various components of the energy system.

CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $62,...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs for the Medium Industrial class in Nova Scotia, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, with various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with unit costs and total costs.

CLASS : MUNICIPAL CLASS : MUNICIPAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $18,365 $7,889 $906...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenues for a municipal utility, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail segments. It includes figures for variable and fixed costs, unit costs, and total costs across different categories.

CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $1,504,906 $649,797.365 $74,...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenue for a utility company in Nova Scotia, categorized into Generation, Transmission/Distribution, and Retail. It includes data on variable and fixed costs, unit costs, and total costs across different segments of the company's operations.

REVENUE TO EXPENSE COMPARISON (1) TOTAL (2) TOTAL (3) UNIT COST (4) TOTAL (5) (6) (7) VARIANCE CALC (91) (92) Percentage of Transmission - EHV (93) 100.00% ARO Total from Continuities Schedule ARO & COR from RB Tbl -149,709 (149,707) (157,...

AI summary The chunk presents a revenue-to-expense comparison table, highlighting various operational expenses, including corporate insurance, legal services, and distribution costs, along with their variances and total rate base figures.

PARTIALLY CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-9: In its evidence, PHP proposes the following modifications to the proposed ELID tariff: 1. designing the capacity charge to reflect PHP's actual 8 MW firm demand rather than the proposed 65 MW; 2. adjust...

AI summary PHP proposes modifications to the ELID tariff, including adjusting the capacity charge and interruptible credit, and applying a revenue-to-cost ratio of 1.0. NSPI is asked to explain if these changes are consistent with the 2026-2027 GRA settlement agreement, particularly regarding cost allocation and rate design based on updated load forecasts.

REDACTED (Attachment Only) 1 Request IR-7: 2 3 Reference: N-1, ELID Application, page 7. 4 5 Preamble: NSPI indicates the cost-of-service information is contained in files associated 6 with M12451, General Rate Application, specifically SR...

AI summary The document requests cost-of-service information related to Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s (NSPI) General Rate Application (M12451), specifically referencing Exhibit N-1 and seeking details on PHP load scenarios for 2026-2027, including varying firm and interruptible load configurations and associated pricing proposals.

ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE OVERHEAD WIRE INVESTMENT (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) TOTAL PRIMARY PRIMARY SECONDARY SECONDARY PLANT DEMAND CUSTOMER DEMAND CUSTOMER (1) FACTORS 1.000 0.493 0.302 0.034 0.171 (2) TOTAL NET WIRE COST $173,434 $85,503 $52,377 $5,...

AI summary The document presents a table analyzing average overhead wire investment, showing total net wire costs of $173,434, with primary demand and customer costs totaling $85,503 and $52,377, respectively, and secondary demand and customer costs at $5,897 and $29,657. Factors influencing these costs are weighted differently across categories.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES WEIGHTS WEIGHTS WEIGHTS (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5...

AI summary The document presents the functionalization of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, detailing various expense categories and their weights across production, transmission, distribution, and retail segments.

ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE INDUSTRIAL (9) PHP (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (2...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses across various categories and customer segments for Nova Scotia Power Inc. It includes depreciation, interest, taxes, non-operating revenue, and adjustments related to demand and fuel costs, with references to specific exhibits and orders.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (9) (10) (11) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (1) Tra...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of demand classification, including operating and maintenance costs, depreciation, interest, and other financial figures, with various categories such as small, general, and large industrial demands. It includes allocations and references to different matters and exhibits.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF DISTRIBUTION OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL (2) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MU...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s distribution operating expenses, categorized by various components such as substations, overhead lines, underground lines, and customer service, along with allocation factors for different customer classes.

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) REVENUE TO COST RATIOS STORM COSTS STORM REVENUE NON-FUEL COSTS NON-FUEL DISTRIBUTION TRANSMISSION (HV) TRANSMISSION (EHV) GRAND TOTAL GRAND TOTAL REVENUE(1)...

AI summary This table presents revenue-to-cost ratios for various customer classes, including domestic, small and large industrial, and municipal, along with storm costs and revenues. It includes distribution and transmission costs and revenues, as well as subtotals for different categories.

CLASS : DOMESTIC CLASS : DOMESTIC RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Costs Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand ($/kW of Class monthly NCP) Energy (cent/kWh) Customer ($/mont...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with the Domestic class in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It provides figures for variable and fixed costs, unit costs, and total costs, highlighting the financial structure of the rate base.

CLASS : SMALL GENERAL CLASS : SMALL GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $51,840 $25,...

AI summary This table presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenues for the Small General class in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. It includes categories such as generation, transmission/distribution, and retail, along with various cost components like variable fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return. The data includes total costs, units sold, and unit costs for different segments.

CLASS : GENERAL CLASS : GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $324,552 $157,620 $16,05...

AI summary This document provides a detailed breakdown of costs related to generation, transmission, distribution, and retail operations, including various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return costs. It includes total costs, units sold, and unit costs for different categories of energy and demand.

CLASS : LARGE GENERAL CLASS : LARGE GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $51,064 $24,...

AI summary This table presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with generation, transmission/distribution, and retail operations for a large general rate base. It includes various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with unit costs and total expenses, providing a comprehensive overview of the financial structure.

CLASS : SMALL INDUSTRIAL CLASS : SMALL INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $37,24...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of costs for the Small Industrial class in Nova Scotia, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, as well as total costs and unit costs. It outlines various cost components, such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with total costs and units sold.

CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $63,450 $30,912 $3,081 $4,546...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and rate base for the Medium Industrial class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail components. It outlines various cost categories such as fuel, operating, capital, and return, along with unit costs and total expenses for different segments of the energy supply chain.

CLASS : LARGE INDUSTRIAL CLASS : LARGE INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $97,92...

AI summary This table presents detailed cost breakdowns for the Large Industrial class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It includes both variable and fixed costs, as well as unit costs, and provides a comprehensive overview of the financial structure for this class.

CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $112,547 $54,979 $5,463 $8,063 $3,950...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and rate base figures for Generation, Transmission/Distribution, and Retail categories. It includes various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, return, and total costs, along with unit costs and quantities for energy and demand. The data is organized in a table format and provides an overview of financial and operational metrics for a regulatory proceeding.

CLASS : MUNICIPAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $17,431 $8,374 $847 $1,249 $612 $2,708...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs related to generation, transmission, distribution, and retail operations, including fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with unit costs and total expenses for a municipal rate base analysis.

CLASS : UNMETERED CLASS : UNMETERED RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $11,292 $5,497 $548 $809 $396 $1,754...

AI summary This table outlines the cost breakdown for the 'Unmetered' class in Nova Scotia's regulatory proceeding, detailing generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, including fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with unit costs and total expenses.

CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $1,532,757 $741,925.329 $75,...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenue for a utility company, including generation, transmission, distribution, and retail costs. It includes various line items such as fuel costs, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and unit costs per kilowatt-hour. The data is organized in a table format with multiple categories and subcategories.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (26) NUMBER OF BILLIS (27) % RESPONSIBILITY (28) REVENUE (29) % RESPONSIBILITY (30) % RESPONSIBILITY...

AI summary The document provides a summary of billing and cost allocation percentages for different customer categories for the year ending December 31, 2026, including details on the number of bills, revenue responsibility, and wiring inspection cost allocation factors.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL DMD.RELATED (2) TOTAL ENG.RELATED (3) UNIT COST ENG.RELATED (4) TOTAL CUST.RELATED (5) TOTAL OPER. (6) TOTAL RATE (7) % REVENUE VARIANCE CALC TOTAL OPER. (Sep,17, 20...

AI summary The table presents financial data for various customer categories for the year ending December 31, 2026, including expenses, revenue, and variance calculations. It shows revenue and expense figures for domestic, industrial, and other customer segments, with percentages of revenue to expenses and variances compared to previous figures.

DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION (160) METER DATA SERVICES 440.3 1.6% 638,831 (161) SMART METER OPERATIONS CENTER (SMOC) 1,189.1 4.2% 1,725,124 (162) METER SERVICES - FIELD 1,427.2 5.0% 2,070,655 (163) ELECTRICAL WIRING INSPE...

AI summary The document provides a detailed listing of input information for the Cost of Service Study (C.O.S.S.), including meter data services, smart meter operations, meter services, electrical wiring inspections, and regulatory affairs expenses. The table outlines various costs, percentages, and financial figures for different departments and years.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETE...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s allocation of average rate base across various categories, including working capital, deferred charges, and other financial items. It includes allocation factors for different customer classes and line items such as materials, supplies, and pension-related deferred charges.

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL EXPENSES (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (94) (95) NET INCOME 212,356.133 88,586 40,056 70,302 5,687 7,725 (96) (97) TOTAL...

AI summary The text presents a table detailing the functionalization of operating expenses, including categories such as production, transmission, distribution, retail, and direct expenses, along with associated monetary figures.

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) FUEL 366,094 310,870 - - - 55,224.5 (2) PURCHASED POWER:...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses, categorized into fuel, purchased power, and other operational costs, with allocations to different factors. It includes expenses related to thermal, hydro, wind, solar, and biomass operations, as well as fuel procurement and development activities.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DI...

AI summary The document presents the functionalization of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027, with detailed breakdowns of costs across various operational categories such as generation, transmission, distribution, and retail.

ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES TOTAL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL SMALL GENERAL GENERAL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL LARGE (11) ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (20) DEPRECIATION 55,951 36,022 1,90...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses for a company, including depreciation, interest, taxes, and various revenue and adjustment items. It allocates these expenses across different customer classes and includes references to specific exhibits and orders.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR ENERG...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s energy-related costs, including fuel, purchases, and other expenses, categorized by different energy classifications and customer segments. It includes figures for various energy sources and allocations, with references to BCF for further details.

ALLOCATION OF CUSTOMER SERVICE FIELD EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) METER READING (4) WIRING INSPECTION ( 1) DOMESTIC $7,592 $2,041 $5,551 ( 2) SMALL GENERAL 963 137 826 ( 3) GENERAL 846 161 685 ( 4) GENERAL LARGE 35 11 23 ( 5) SMALL INDUS...

AI summary The document presents a table allocating customer service field expenses across different customer categories (domestic, industrial, municipal, etc.), with total company expenses, meter reading costs, and wiring inspection costs. Allocation factors C-6 and C-8 are noted for meter reading and wiring inspection, respectively.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 CLASS : DOMESTIC RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Costs Demand ($/kW of Unit Cost Class monthly Energy Customer Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold NC...

AI summary The document presents a detailed financial breakdown for the year ending December 31, 2027, covering generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It includes rate base, variable and fixed costs, unit costs, and total costs for different classes of service, such as domestic and commercial. The data provides insights into fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, as well as energy sales and demand metrics.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 CLASS : SMALL INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sol...

AI summary The document presents a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027, breaking down costs by generation, transmission/distribution, and retail segments, including various cost components and unit costs.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) TOTAL (3) UNIT COST (4) TOTAL (5) (6) (7) VARIANCE CALC (284) RETAIL (285) NON-FUNCTIONALIZED (286) GENERAL PROPERTY 6,242.3 42,846.9 67,943.7 0.0 0.0 0 6,242 42...

AI summary The document presents financial data for the year ending December 31, 2027, including various line items such as retail, non-functionalized, and general property costs, interest charges, preferred dividends, corporate taxes, and retained earnings. The data includes unit costs, totals, and variance calculations.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION Calendar Month of System Peak 1 ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE METER INVESTMENT 3I FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES 4 & 4 Detail TRANSMISSION OPERATING EXPENSES 4.1 CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES 5 ALLOCATIO...

AI summary The document provides an overview of allocation factor information, including the analysis of operating expenses, revenue, and proposed rates for different customer classes in Nova Scotia. It outlines various sections such as the classification and allocation of expenses, sales, generation, and demand analysis, and includes proposed rate changes for the years 2023 and 2026.

CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (21) CASH - FUEL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (22) CASH - OTHER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (23) MAT. & SUPPLIES - FUEL (24) MAT. & SUPPLIES - OTHER 0 15,502 0 0 0 11,254 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15,...

AI summary The document presents a classification of the average rate base, including detailed breakdowns of various financial categories such as material and supplies, deferral charges, and pension-related items. It includes figures related to distribution functions, retail plant, and general property plant, with specific numbers for different years or periods.

ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE POLE INVESTMENT (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) TOTAL PRIMARY PRIMARY SECONDARY SECONDARY PLANT DEMAND CUSTOMER DEMAND CUSTOMER (1) FACTORS 1.000 0.150 0.486 0.110 0.254 (2) TOTAL NET POLE COST $399,387 $59,908 $194,102 $43,933 $10...

AI summary The document presents a table analyzing average pole investment costs, categorizing them into primary and secondary demand/customer factors. Total net pole costs are $399,387, with primary demand accounting for 15% ($59,908) and primary customer for 48.6% ($194,102). Secondary demand and customer costs are $43,933 and $101,444, respectively.

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL EXPENSES (2) PROD. EXPENSES (3) TRANS. EXPENSES (4) DIST. EXPENSES (5) RETAIL EXPENSES (6) DIRECT EXPENSES (92) AMI OPT OUT CHARGE (830.9) 0 0 0 -831 0 (93) OTHER REVENUE (4,496.0) -3,357 -...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the functionalization of operating expenses, including categories such as total expenses, production expenses, transmission expenses, distribution expenses, retail expenses, and direct expenses. Specific line items include the AMI Opt Out Charge, Other Revenue, Net Income, and Total Net Expenses.

Storm Update PAGE 1 OF 6 NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) FUEL 445...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including fuel, purchased power, and various generation and maintenance costs. It outlines specific line items such as thermal and hydro operations, wind and solar maintenance, and fuel procurement, with corresponding allocation factors.

NOVA SCOTIA POWE FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPER FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC (IN THOUSANDS OF D (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES WEIGHTS WEIGHTS WEIGHTS (5) RETAIL (6) PROD. (7) TRANS. (8) DIST. (...

AI summary The document presents a functionalization of operations for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December, with detailed breakdowns of costs and expenses categorized under fuel, purchased power, biomass, wind, imports, and capacity credits. It includes percentages and weights associated with different operational and maintenance costs across various energy sources.

NOVA SCOTIA FUNCTIONALIZATION OF FOR THE YEAR ENDING (IN THOUSANDS (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES WEIGHTS WEIGHTS WEIGHTS (6) PROD. (7) TRANS. (8) DIST. (9) RETAIL WEIGHTS (...

AI summary The document presents a functionalization table with various expense categories, including procurement, information technology, human resources, and divisional expenses, along with their respective weights and values for a financial year.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (9) (10) (11) ALLOCATION (30) Streetlights: (31) OPERATING & MAINT. 813 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 813 EXH 6A (32) GRANTS IN LIEU OF TAXES 327 0 0 0 0...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing demand classification with various categories such as operating and maintenance, depreciation, interest, and corporate taxes, along with their allocations. It includes figures for different demand classes and references to exhibits and pages.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (8) B...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of operational and maintenance costs for Nova Scotia Power Inc. across various categories, including steam, hydro, wind, biomass, and other generation types, along with allocation factors and references to specific cost items and programs.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS BY FUNCTIONAL AREAS CLASS : DOMESTIC RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Costs Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand (...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s rate class disaggregation analysis by functional areas, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail. It outlines costs, unit prices, and other financial metrics for different rate classes and functional areas, providing a comprehensive overview of the company's cost structure.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS CLASS : GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (...

AI summary The document presents a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc., breaking down various cost components including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail. It includes figures for rate base, variable fuel costs, operating and capital expenses, and unit costs across different categories.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (1) POLE&WIRE INVDMD. (2) % RESPONSIBILITY $209,262 100.00% $141,071 67.41% $7,748 3.70% $41,081 19.63%...

AI summary The document presents tables detailing the development of allocation factors for pole and wire investments, including percentages of responsibility and financial figures for various categories such as small, general, medium, and large. The tables are labeled P-1 and P-2, indicating different allocation scenarios.

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) REGULATORY AFFAIRS (2) Advocacy Expense (3) Other Expenses 1,931 7,582...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of expenses categorized under various departments and groups within the organization, including Regulatory Affairs, Finance Group, Enterprise Services, and Human Resources, with allocations and factors specified for each category.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES WEIGHTS WEIGHTS WEIGHTS (5) RETAIL (6) PROD. (7) TRA...

AI summary The document outlines the functionalization of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027, detailing costs related to fuel procurement, generation development, corporate groups, and customer operations. It includes percentages and weights for various expense categories.

38.463 (37) 1,013 973 5 272 4,451 30,284 744.230 37,743 (1) (2) SHORE GEN.REPL POWER LOAD FOLL. ELIADC BUTU SPILL (3) (4) (5) (6) PRICING (6) REAL TIME REAL TIME REAL TIME PRICING (6) PRICING (7) OATT (8) TOTAL BTL (22) (23) TOTAL ENTERPRI...

AI summary The text contains a table with various financial figures and categories, including enterprise services, human resources, other expenses, COGS, DSM expenses, FCR deferral, grants in lieu of taxes, and depreciation. These figures are likely related to a regulatory proceeding involving cost and expense reporting.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DEMAND EXPENSES (3) ENERGY EXPENSES (4) CUSTOMER EXPENSES GENERATION FUNCTION (1) FUEL 310,870 $0 $310,870 - (2) PURCHASES - OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND 27,646 $13,322 $14,324 - (3...

AI summary The document provides a classification of operating expenses for a company, categorizing them into demand, energy, and customer expenses. It includes various cost breakdowns related to generation, maintenance, and other operational activities.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DEMAND EXPENSES (3) ENERGY EXPENSES (4) CUSTOMER EXPENSES RETAIL FUNCTION (1) (1) CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND SOLUTIONS 8,988 0 0 8,988.0 (2) CALL CENTRE 13,650 0 0 13,649.9 (3) BILLIN...

AI summary The document presents a classification of operating expenses for a company, breaking down costs into demand, energy, and customer expenses. It includes detailed line items such as customer experience, billing services, meter services, and depreciation, with a total retail function expense of $39,004 and total net expenses of $1,847,486.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) INTERMEDIATE CLASSIFICATION (53) DEMAND ENERGY CUSTOMER (54) (55) GEN. PROP. ALLOC GEN. 8,776 9,435 0 (56) GEN. PROP. ALLOC TRANS. < 1...

AI summary The document outlines the classification of operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2027, including allocations for demand, energy, and customer categories, with specific figures for various expense items such as fuel, purchases, and the Maritime Link.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (9) (10)...

AI summary The document presents allocation factors for various operational expenses across different customer categories, including small, general, medium, and large industrial sectors. These factors are categorized under customer operations expenses, distribution, and demand-related expenses, with percentages indicating responsibility distribution among the categories.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES ALLOCATOR (1) LABOUR O&M excluding HR, IT, PR, OTHER and direct (2) % RESPONSIBILITY...

AI summary The text presents a table outlining the development of allocation factors, including percentages of responsibility for various expenses and revenue requirements across production, transmission, distribution, retail, and direct categories. It references factors labeled F - 1 through F - 4.

ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) PHP (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (26...

AI summary The document presents an allocation of the average rate base across different categories, including various cost and revenue components such as asset retirement obligations, cost of removal liability, and other financial items. The table shows allocations for different customer classes and categories, with some entries showing negative values indicating credits or reductions.

NOVA SCOTIA FUNCTIONALIZATION OF FOR THE YEAR ENDIN (IN THOUSANDS (1) (2) SHORE GEN.REPL POWER LOAD FOLL. ELIADC BUTU SPILL PRICING (3) (4) (5) (6) (6) REAL TIME REAL TIME REAL TIME PRICING (6) PRICING (7) OATT (8) TOTAL BTL (1) REGULATORY...

AI summary The document presents a functionalization report for Nova Scotia Power (NSP) with financial data categorized under various departments and expenses, including Regulatory Affairs, Finance Group, and Enterprise Services, detailing costs across multiple columns and subcategories.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 CLASS : SMALL GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold D...

AI summary This document presents a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, breaking down costs and revenues across various categories such as generation, transmission/distribution, and retail. It includes metrics like rate base, variable fuel costs, operating expenses, and unit costs.

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (7) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES WEIGHTS WEIGHTS WEIGHTS (4) DIST. (5)...

AI summary The document provides a functionalization of operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2027, focusing on fuel, purchased power, and thermal operating and maintenance costs. It includes allocation factors and percentages for various expense categories.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (9) (10) (11) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (1) Tra...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenues categorized by demand classification, including operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, interest, taxes, and other revenue streams. It includes various line items and allocations with associated factors and references to different exhibits and orders.

EXHIBIT 6 PAGE 4 OF 6 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (18) METER READING & ELECTRIC INSPECT. 10,188.129 7,592 963 846 35 123 56 53 25 1 496 EXH 6A (19) CUSTOMER EXPERIENC...

AI summary The document presents a table with various costs and allocations across different categories such as meter reading, customer experience, call centre, billing services, and others. Each row includes total amounts, breakdowns by size categories, and references to exhibits or orders.

REVENUE TO EXPENSE COMPARISON (1) TOTAL DMD.RELATED (2) TOTAL ENG.RELATED (3) UNIT COST ENG.RELATED (4) TOTAL CUST.RELATED (5) TOTAL OPER. (6) TOTAL RATE (7) % REVENUE VARIANCE CALC (6) HYDRO PLANT - CWIP (7) HYDRO ENVIRONMENTAL & FUEL CON...

AI summary The document presents a revenue to expense comparison table, detailing various generation plants and their associated costs, including hydro, wind, solar, and gas turbine plants. It includes columns for total demand-related expenses, total energy-related expenses, unit costs, customer-related expenses, and variance calculations.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 2 OF 5 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) BUTU (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (2) (1) Tran...

AI summary This exhibit provides a detailed breakdown of various financial and operational categories, including transmission costs, property plant values, working capital, and deferred charges. The data is categorized by different customer types and includes allocation factors for each category.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) (11) MUNICIP...

AI summary The document presents a financial table for the year ending December 31, 2026, detailing various financial categories and their allocation across different customer segments and factors. All values are reported as zero, indicating no activity or data for the specified time period.

ALLOCATION OF DISTRIBUTION OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE INDUSTRIAL (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) MUNICIPAL (11) UNMETERED (12)...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the allocation of distribution operating expenses across various categories and customer segments, including substation costs, overhead lines, and storm expenses, with different allocation factors applied.

RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS BY FUNCTIONAL AREAS CLASS : DOMESTIC RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Costs Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand ($/kW of Class monthly N...

AI summary This document presents a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis by functional areas, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail, with breakdowns of costs, revenues, and unit costs. It includes data on energy and demand costs, as well as customer-related expenses, for the domestic rate class in Nova Scotia.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS CLASS : GENERAL RATE BASE (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed COSTS (Source Exh 6) Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (...

AI summary This document presents a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including breakdowns of rate base, variable and fixed costs, and unit costs across different classes such as generation, transmission/distribution, and retail. The analysis includes figures related to fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, as well as total costs and unit costs per kW.h and per month.

CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $63,...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenue for the Medium Industrial class in Nova Scotia's regulatory proceeding. It includes various categories such as generation, transmission/distribution, and retail, with associated costs, units sold, and unit costs. This data is used to analyze the financial structure and performance of the class.

RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $98,311 $47,459 $4,747 $7...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of rate base costs and associated expenses, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, along with unit costs and total expenses. It includes various line items such as fuel, operating, and capital costs, as well as return on equity and total costs for different segments of the utility system.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES ALLOCATOR (1) LABOUR O&M excluding HR, IT, PR, OTHER and direct 199,101 85,232 23,20...

AI summary The chunk presents a table detailing the development of allocation factors for various expense categories, including labour, insurance premiums, and compliance reporting. It outlines percentages of responsibility for different segments such as production, transmission, distribution, and retail, as well as net plant in service figures.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION Calendar Month of System Peak 1 ALLOCATION OF CUSTOMER SERVICE FIELD EXPENSES 6B

AI summary The document provides information on the allocation factor for customer service field expenses, specifically referencing the Calendar Month of System Peak and the value 6B. The context suggests this is part of a regulatory proceeding related to cost allocation.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL EXPENSES (2) PROD. EXPENSES (3) TRANS. EXPENSES (4) DIST. EXPENSES (5) RETAIL EXPENSES (6) DIRECT EXPENSES (7) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) FUEL 363,514 309,411 - - - 54,102...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. provides a detailed breakdown of its operating expenses, categorizing them into fuel, purchased power, and other operational costs. The table outlines the allocation factors for each expense category, including fuel, thermal and hydro operations, wind, solar, and biomass maintenance, as well as fuel procurement and generation development.

F (1) TOTAL EXPENSES (2) PROD. EXPENSES (3) TRANS. EXPENSES (4) DIST. EXPENSES (5) RETAIL EXPENSES (6) PROD. WEIGHTS (7) TRANS. WEIGHTS (8) DIST. WEIGHTS (9) RETAIL WEIGHTS (1) REGULATORY AFFAIRS (2) Advocacy Expense (3) Other Expenses 1,8...

AI summary The text presents a table with expense details categorized into different groups such as Regulatory Affairs, Finance Group, and Enterprise Services. It includes various subcategories like Advocacy Expense, Internal Audit, and Procurement & Facilities, along with corresponding numerical data and percentages.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMET...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s operating expenses across various categories and customer segments, including depreciation, interest, taxes, and revenue from steam and ash sales. It also includes allocations and adjustments related to demand charges and other financial factors.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (18)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed financial breakdown for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including various expense and revenue categories such as advocacy expenses, depreciation, interest, taxes, and non-operating revenue. Specific line items and allocations are provided across different customer segments and business areas.

r>5,514 9,395 14,500 12,471 2,581 1,672 E-1A (20) MAT. & SUPPLIES - OTHER 18,259 9,290 629 3,939 620 452 770 1,189 1,022 212 137 P-10 (21) DEF. CHG Financing 5,375 2,735 185 1,160 182 133 227 350 301 62 40 P-10 (22) DEF. CHG Tax 5,778 2,93...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of various financial categories, including materials and supplies, financing, taxes, pensions, fuel deferral, and other costs, along with their corresponding figures and references. It includes subtotals and line items related to different cost categories and their allocations.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (18)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed financial table for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including various financial figures such as grants, depreciation, interest, taxes, and revenue from different sources. The table categorizes data by company segments and includes notes referencing various filings and orders.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (29) DEPRECIATION...

AI summary This document presents Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s allocation of operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2026, detailing various expense categories and their distribution across different segments.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 CLASS : SMALL GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold D...

AI summary This document presents a rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, detailing various cost breakdowns including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail components. It includes figures on rate base, variable fuel costs, operating expenses, and unit costs across different classes.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION DEMAND CLASSIFICAT...

AI summary The document presents the allocation of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027, detailing various expense categories and their distribution across different demand classifications and industrial segments.

CLASS : GENERAL CLASS : GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $324,420 $142,119 $16,16...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs related to generation, transmission, distribution, and retail operations. It includes figures for variable and fixed costs, unit costs, and total expenses across different segments of the electricity supply chain.

CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $61,...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs for the Medium Industrial class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, along with unit costs and total expenses. It outlines various cost components such as fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return, and provides a comprehensive overview of cost structures and unit pricing.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (37) TOT. EXP DMD. ( DIST.) $140,786 $92,707 $5,057 $25,531 $1,681...

AI summary The document outlines the development of allocation factors for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes tables with various expense categories, percentages of responsibility, and allocation factors for different segments such as small, medium, and large.

REDACTED ELID Tariff IG IR-7 Attachment 11 Page 92 of 97 (339) ELI 2P-RTP 1,824.69 1,106.00 (482) (483) CASH WORKING CAPITAL (484) CWC % DISTRIBUTION - DOMESTIC 73.8% (485) CWC % DISTRIBUTION - SMALL GENERAL 5.2% (486) CWC % DISTRIBUTION -...

AI summary The document presents a table with data on cash working capital distribution percentages across various customer categories and average customer numbers for different years. It includes distribution percentages for domestic, general, industrial, and municipal customers, as well as average customer counts for 2026 and 2027.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DEMAND EXPENSES (3) ENERGY EXPENSES (4) CUSTOMER EXPENSES GENERATION FUNCTION (1) FUEL 418,636 $0 $418,636 - (2) PURCHASES - OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND 18,419 $8,263 $10,155 - (3)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses categorized into demand, energy, and customer expenses for a company in Nova Scotia. It includes various line items such as fuel, purchases, maintenance, depreciation, and interest, providing a comprehensive overview of cost distribution across different functions.

ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE INDUSTRIAL (9) PHP (10) MUNICIPAL (11) UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1...

AI summary This section presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses allocated across various categories and customer segments, including grants, depreciation, interest, taxes, revenue, and adjustments related to demand and rider allocations.

CLASS : LARGE GENERAL CLASS : LARGE GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $52,309 $24,...

AI summary This table details the rate base and cost breakdown for a large general class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It outlines variable and fixed costs, unit costs, and total expenses, providing a comprehensive overview of cost components such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs.

CLASS : MUNICIPAL CLASS : MUNICIPAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $17,856 $8,368 $869...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with municipal utilities, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail components. It outlines various cost categories such as fuel, operating, capital, and return, along with total costs and unit costs for energy and demand. This data is used for regulatory proceedings to analyze rate structures and cost recovery.

REVENUE TO EXPENSE COMPARISON (1) TOTAL DMD.RELATED (2) TOTAL ENG.RELATED (3) UNIT COST ENG.RELATED (4) TOTAL CUST.RELATED (5) TOTAL OPER. (6) TOTAL RATE (7) % REVENUE VARIANCE CALC (272) (273) GLACE BAY RETIREMENT 0 Interest Charges Corpo...

AI summary The document presents a revenue-to-expense comparison, including interest charges, corporate taxes, and various cost allocations such as FCR deferral and customer solutions allocators. It highlights financial figures and percentages related to different operational and regulatory adjustments.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SUBSTATION RATE BASE 3B ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE POLE INVESTMENT 3C ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE POLE INVESTMENT 3D ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE OVERHEAD WIRE INVESTME...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of allocation factor information, including analysis of distribution substation, pole, overhead wire, underground wire, and meter investments, as well as the allocation of operating expenses and revenue analysis for proposed rates in 2026 and 2027.

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL EXPENSES (2) PROD. EXPENSES (3) TRANS. EXPENSES (4) DIST. EXPENSES (5) RETAIL EXPENSES (6) DIRECT EXPENSES POWER PRODUCTION (...

AI summary The functionalization of operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2027, details various costs associated with power production, including fuel, purchased power, biomass, wind, and other operational expenses. The table provides a breakdown of expenses across production, transmission, distribution, and retail categories.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF DISTRIBUTION OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE INDUSTRIAL (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) MUNICIP...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s distribution operating expenses, categorized by different customer segments and infrastructure components, including substations, overhead and underground lines, street lighting, and others. Allocation factors are provided for each category.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (14) (15) OPER. & MAINT GENERATION BATTERIES OPER. & MAINT RADIAL TO GENERATION TRANS 0 1,960 0 1,061 0 73 0 442 0 71 0 52 0 84 0 136 0 0 0 25 0 16 E-1A E-1A (16) (17) (18) (1...

AI summary The document presents financial data for the year ending December 31, 2027, including operational and maintenance costs for generation batteries, radial transmission, and other related expenses. It also includes details on demand-side management (DSM), deferred charges (FCR deferral), regulatory affairs, and grants in lieu.

ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES Depreciation 173,663 60,064 49,869 283,596 (1) INTERR. RIDER DMD ADJ. (2) (3) (4) Dmd. in KWs Int Credit Amount 69,857 11,207 (5) (6) PHP DEMAND ADJUSTMENT CALCULATION (7) (8) Demand Usage Annual Credit Amo...

AI summary The document presents a table related to the allocation of operating expenses, including depreciation and demand adjustment calculations. It includes details on demand usage, credit amounts, and interruptions, with specific figures and calculations for different months and categories.

EXHIBIT 6.1 PAGE 6 OF 11 CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL COSTS (Source Exh 6) RATE BASE (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $63,2...

AI summary The exhibit provides a detailed breakdown of costs for the Medium Industrial class, including generation, transmission, and distribution costs, with specific figures on rate base, variable fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return costs, as well as total costs and unit costs per energy and demand.

REVENUE TO EXPENSE COMPARISON (1) TOTAL DMD.RELATED (2) TOTAL ENG.RELATED (3) UNIT COST ENG.RELATED (4) TOTAL CUST.RELATED (5) TOTAL OPER. (6) TOTAL RATE (7) % REVENUE VARIANCE CALC (86) DEFERRED Credits - ARO Transformers (Distribution) (...

AI summary The table presents a revenue to expense comparison, including deferred credits, contract receivables, operating expenses, and various corporate and legal costs. It highlights discrepancies between revenue and expenses, such as deferred credits related to asset retirement obligations and other liabilities, along with operating costs associated with corporate management and legal services.

CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 Request IR-11: 2 3 Reference: N-1, ELID Application, Page 8 lines 19-26. 4 5 With respect to the SA priority interruptible service provisions, the 6 Company's initial analysis of the priority interruptible...

AI summary The document requests detailed information from NSPI regarding its analysis of priority interruptible service, including internal documentation, economic analysis, and modeling results. It also questions the rationale behind considering the discontinuation of this service premature, given the lack of current compensation.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 (AGC) volumes will be included on PHP's bill as appropriate and PHP will be 28 (approximately 0.5 percent). 29 1 • The effect of fuel cost changes on service to PHP and the FAM is muted by the fact 2 that PHP's levelized...

AI summary The text discusses the impact of fuel cost changes on PHP and the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM), noting that PHP's levelized energy consumption is costed according to the Company's cost of service methodology. It also references a request for analysis on the PHP Deferral Account under various scenarios and cites a matter number (M12451) related to a GRA Undertaking.

3 Reference: N-2, Evidence of C. Fitzhenry and M. Gorman, page 15, Table 2. 4 5 Preamble: Brubaker & Associates, Inc. includes the summary of historical 3CPs in 2022 6 and 2023. 7 8 (a) Please provide updated PHP Historical 3CPs for 2024-2...

AI summary The document requests updated PHP Historical 3CPs for 2024-2025 and asks whether line losses were accounted for in the 2022-2023 values. The response provides updated values in Table 1, adjusted for demand line losses of 4.22 percent.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL It is important to keep in perspective the aspects of the Application with which PHP does not agree. The ELID Tariff is a comprehensive above-the-line (ATL) tariff construct that enables the transfer of the system's larges...

AI summary The document discusses disagreements between PHP and NS Power regarding the ELID Tariff, emphasizing that PHP's concerns are narrow and focused on costing/pricing matters in the Settlement Agreement. The Company argues that the ELID Tariff provides stability and cost recovery, while amending it would increase costs for other customers. The text references CA IR-2 and CA IR-9 for financial impact assessments.

NSPI Responses to SBA Information Requests 1 (h) Is the definition of billing demand consistent with the same definition as in the large 2 industrial tariff? Please explain the difference and how the treatment is fair and 3 consistent with...

AI summary NSPI responds to SBA information requests regarding billing demand definitions, cost allocations, and tariff comparisons. It references prior forecasts and evidence to justify the use of a 65 MW figure for PHP demand and explains its relevance to the 2026-2027 General Rate Application (GRA).

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 (g) Please confirm whether, if NS Power used the full avoided capacity as the credit, 2 would the Dispatchable Rider ("DR") be paying for the same underlying flexibility? 3 If not, please explain. 4 5 (h) Please confirm...

AI summary The text contains a series of questions regarding the Dispatchable Rider (DR) and interruptible rider credit calculations used by NS Power, with references to past decisions and studies. The response refers to prior documents and mentions the 1996 General Rate Application (GRA) Decision and the Cost of Service Study (COSS) from the 2023-2024 GRA.

NSPI Responses to Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. Information Requests 1 Request IR-1: 8 • provision of supplemental service by own or a third-party generation (GRLF, Shore 9 Power, RtR Energy Balancing and Standby Service Tariffs); 10 11 •...

AI summary The text discusses NSPI's responses to Synapse Energy Economics' information requests, including specific service requirements and tariff structures that affect the availability of Alternative Ancillary Rate (AAR) options for large customers. It also references the Board's decision on a Generic Rate Design Hearing and requests for NS Power's cost of service study related to PHP.

PARTIALLY CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 Request IR-30: 2 3 Refer to the Direct Evidence of Fitzhenry and Gorman, p. 19. 4 5 (a) Please provide all confidential responses to Undertaking U-3 in NSEB M12451. 6 7 (b) Please also provide the...

AI summary The text references a request (IR-30) for confidential responses to an undertaking and the provision of a confidential version of the Cost of Service Study (COSS). It also mentions the 2026-2027 General Rate Application (M12451) and references the Board's recent decision in that matter.

-16,505 -16,505 0 0 0 0 (65) DEF. CR ARO LM6000 -1,393 -1,393 0 0 0 0 (65) DEF. CR ARO CT -6,244 -6,244 0 0 0 0 (66) DEF. CR ARO Transformers (TRANS.) -52 0 -52 0 0 0 (67) DEF. CR ARO Substations (DISTR.) -1 0 0 -1 0 0 (68) DEF. CR ARO Tra...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of various financial line items, including asset retirement obligations, contract receivables, and working capital, in the context of the functionalization of an average rate base. These figures are presented in a tabular format with multiple columns and rows, indicating a complex financial analysis.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 3 OF 5 (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC GENERAL (3) SMALL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) MUNICIPAL (11) UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (16) W...

AI summary This exhibit presents a table with various financial line items categorized by different customer classes and allocation factors, including working capital, deferred charges, and credits related to fuel and other categories.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 5 OF 5 (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC GENERAL (3) SMALL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) MUNICIPAL (11) UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (8) (1...

AI summary This table outlines various working capital components, including cash, materials and supplies, and deferred charges, categorized across different customer segments and allocation factors. It provides a detailed breakdown of financial allocations for a distribution function.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE METER INVESTMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (1) TOTAL CUSTOMERS (2) UNIT METER COST (3) TOTAL COST (4) PERCENT (5) METER COST ($000) ( 1) DOMESTIC 488,926 $129.17 $63,154,593 84.03 $59,...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. details its average meter investment costs for 2026, showing domestic customers account for 84% of total $75.15 million investment. The analysis breaks down costs by customer type, with unit meter costs ranging from $129.17 (domestic) to $1,891.93 (municipal). Unmetered customers represent 1.8% of total customers but no investment.

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) ALLOCATION FACTOR (45) UNDERGROUND LINES (46) LINE TRANSFORMERS 579 - - - - -...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses, categorized into distribution, customer operations, generation services, and other areas, with allocations and factors provided for each category. It outlines costs related to underground lines, meters, communications, and customer service, among other functions.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 3 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES WEIGHTS (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) PROD. (1) FUEL - 0....

AI summary The document presents a functionalization of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 3, detailing various costs including fuel, purchased power, biomass, and wind energy, alongside maintenance and development expenses.

NOVA SCOTIA FUNCTIONALIZATION OF FOR THE YEAR ENDING (IN THOUSANDS EXPENSES 1, 2026 (7) TRANS. WEIGHTS WEIGHTS (8) DIST. (9) RETAIL WEIGHTS (1) REGULATORY AFFAIRS (2) Advocacy Expense (3) Other Expenses 0.1% 0.4% 0.1% 0.4% 0.0% 0.2% (4) Su...

AI summary The document presents a breakdown of expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending 2026, categorized under various departments such as Regulatory Affairs, Finance Group, Enterprise Services, and Human Resources. The expenses are presented as percentages across different weight categories.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DEMAND EXPENSES (3) ENERGY EXPENSES (4) CUSTOMER EXPENSES GENERATION FUNCTION (1) FUEL 434,033 $0 $434,033 - (2) PURCHASES - OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND 18,419 $8,072 $10,347 - (3)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed classification of operating expenses for a company, organized into categories such as fuel, purchases, generation maintenance, and depreciation. It includes breakdowns of expenses by function and provides financial data for various components of the company's operations.

EXHIBIT 6 PAGE 1 OF 6 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL PHP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR DEMAND CLASSI...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various costs and allocations related to energy generation, purchases, and other related factors. It includes data on fuel, purchases from different sources like biomass and wind, maritime link costs, and operational and maintenance steam expenses. The data is categorized by different demand classes and sizes.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (9) (10) (11) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (1) Tra...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various costs and revenues categorized under different demand classifications. It includes operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, interest, taxes, and other revenue sources, with specific allocations across different customer segments and categories.

EXHIBIT 6 PAGE 5 OF 6 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) TOTAL COMPANY DOMESTIC SMALL GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL LARGE PHP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (1) COSTS BY FUNCTIONAL AREAS (2) Ge...

AI summary The table presents a detailed breakdown of costs by functional areas and customer segments for Nova Scotia Power, including FAM-related and non-FAM-related costs, transmission operating costs, and revenue credits. It covers various categories such as generation, transmission, and subtotal costs for different customer types.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) INTERR. RIDER DMD ADJ. (2) (3) Peak Dmd. in KWs (at Generator) 69,594 (4) Int Credit Amount 11,165 (5) (6) PHP DEMA...

AI summary The document presents a table outlining the allocation of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, including details on demand adjustment calculations and credit amounts related to peak demand and interruptions.

CLASS : DOMESTIC CLASS : DOMESTIC RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Costs Demand ($/kW of Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Class monthly NCP) Energy (cent/kWh) Customer ($/mont...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs for the Domestic class in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, including energy generation, transmission, distribution, and retail components. It includes various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with unit costs and total costs for different segments of the electricity system.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS CLASS : SMALL GENERAL RATE BASE (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed COSTS (Source Exh 6) Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Genera...

AI summary This document presents a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc. It includes tables with information on rate base, variable and fixed costs, units sold, and unit costs for different classes, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail. The data is organized by categories such as energy, demand, and customer-related costs.

CLASS : GENERAL CLASS : GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $332,904 $158,757 $16,49...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of costs associated with energy generation, transmission, distribution, and retail in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. It includes figures for variable fuel costs, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and unit costs per kW.h, as well as total costs and revenue requirements.

CLASS : LARGE GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $52,378 $25,149 $2,546 $3,757 $1,8...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs related to generation, transmission, distribution, and retail in the context of a regulatory proceeding. It includes tables with data on rate base, variable and fixed costs, and unit costs, providing a comprehensive overview of the financial structure involved.

CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $65,...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenues for the Medium Industrial class in Nova Scotia, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail components, with specific figures for variable fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return costs, as well as unit costs and total costs.

CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $115,441 $55,394 $...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenue for the ELI 2P-RTP class, including generation, transmission, distribution, and retail costs, along with unit costs and total expenses. It includes data on energy usage, demand, and various cost components such as operating, capital, and return costs.

CLASS : UNMETERED CLASS : UNMETERED RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $11,582 $5,538 $563 $831 $406 $1,800...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and rates for the UNMETERED class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail components, with specific figures on fuel, operating, capital, and return costs. It includes unit costs and total costs for various categories, as well as kW.h sold and demand metrics.

CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $1,572,199 $747,232.643 $77,...

AI summary This table presents the financial breakdown for the Total Company, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, with details on variable and fixed costs, revenue, and unit costs. It includes data on energy sales, demand, and various cost components such as fuel, operating, capital, and return expenses.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (26) NUMBER OF BILLIS (27) % RESPONSIBILITY (28) REVENUE (29) % RESPONSIBILITY (30) % RESPONSIBILITY (31) WIRING INSPECTION COST ALLOCATOR 472,080 100.00%...

AI summary The text provides a table outlining the development of allocation factors, including the number of bills, percentages of responsibility, revenue, and various cost allocators. The table includes data on wiring inspection costs and other factors related to distribution and allocation.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES ALLOCATOR (1) LABOUR O&...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. is presenting the development of allocation factors for the year ending December 31, 2026. The table outlines the distribution of labour and operating and maintenance (O&M) expenses across different categories such as production, transmission, distribution, retail, and direct expenses, along with their respective percentages of responsibility.

REDACTED ELID Tariff Synapse IR-30 Attachment 1 Page 91 of 96 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Line # AVERAGE RATE BASE RATE BASE 2025 RATE BASE 2026 (146) (145) TOTAL G T & D 85,843.5 87,322,687.3 Amount Weights Source: CS subf...

AI summary This table presents data related to the average rate base and customer service costs for 2025 and 2026, including line items such as call centre and customer care administration expenses, along with their respective percentages and amounts.

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026

AI summary The document presents a detailed listing of input information for Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s Cost of Service Study (COSS) for the year ending December 31, 2026, in thousands of dollars.

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026

AI summary This document presents a detailed listing of input information for Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s Cost of Service Study (COSS) for 2026, including financial data and cost components relevant to regulatory proceedings. It outlines various riders, charges, and adjustments, reflecting the utility's operational and financial structure under Nova Scotia's regulatory framework.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION Calendar Month of System Peak 1 January February March April May June July August September October November December Total 18 General Demand 37 Total Below-the-line Rate Class 15 FAM Rate Classes (ATL) 21 Med...

AI summary The document presents allocation factor information related to demand and fuel costs across various rate classes and months. It includes figures for general demand, purchased power allocation factors, fuel-related costs, and adjustments based on the R/C ratio. The data is organized by month and includes percentages and monetary values associated with different cost classifications.

Annual Peak of ATL 2,297,508 Annual Energy Requirement of ATL 11,303,785,142 System Coincident Load Factor 56.164608% Other Total Comfit $ 2,869.65 $ 5,892,525 $ $1,439 6,119,648 $ $1,729 7,528,801 $ $1,630 6,371,096 $ $1,443 5,771,194 $ $...

AI summary The document provides data on the Annual Peak of ATL (2,297,508) and Annual Energy Requirement of ATL (11,303,785,142). It includes a table with various financial figures related to the system, including COMFIT, imports, export revenues, and fuel-related costs. The data appears to be part of a regulatory proceeding related to energy and financial metrics.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. 2027 COST OF SERVICE STUDY ANALYSIS R E F E R E N C E G U I D E EXHIBIT COMPARISON OF REVENUE TO EXPENSE RATIOS 1 FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2 INITIAL CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2A FINAL CLASSIFI...

AI summary The document outlines the structure and exhibits of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2027 Cost of Service Study Analysis Reference Guide, including various financial and operational analyses such as revenue to expense ratios, rate base classifications, and allocation of operating expenses.

br>Charges/Credits: (48) CASH - FUEL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (49) CASH - OTHER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (50) MAT. & SUPPLIES - FUEL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (51) MAT. & SUPPLIES - OTHER 0 0 0 -0 0 0 0 0 (52) DEF. CHG Financing 0 0 0 -0 0 0 0 0 (53) DEF. CHG Tax 0 0...

AI summary The text presents a table of charges and credits related to fuel, materials, and other categories, with most entries showing zero values. It includes line items such as 'DEF. CHG Financing,' 'DEF. CHG Tax,' and 'DEF. CHG Pension,' indicating deferred charges. The table appears to be part of a financial or accounting classification process.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES POWER PRODUCTION (1) FUEL $366,094 $310,870 $0 $0 $0 $55,224 (2) PURCHASED POWER: (3) OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND 27,737 27,645 0 0 0 92 (4) BIOMASS 21,026 20,956 0 0 0 70 (5)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s operating expenses, including fuel costs, purchased power, and maintenance expenses across various energy production and distribution categories. It outlines the financial distribution of operating costs by type and provides a comprehensive overview of the company's operational expenditures.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) TOTAL PROD. TRANS. DIST. RETAIL DIRECT ALLOCATION EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES FACTOR...

AI summary The document outlines Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s functionalization of operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2027, detailing various expense categories such as fuel, purchased power, power production, corporate groups, customer operations, and customer service.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DI...

AI summary The document outlines the functionalization of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027, detailing various expense categories such as human resources, other expenses, divisional expenses, and capital-related expenses. It includes breakdowns by production, transmission, distribution, retail, and direct expenses, as well as depreciation and other financial metrics.

TRANSMISSION OPERATING EXPENSES ABOVE-THE LINE RATE CLASSES BELOW-THE LINE RATE CLASSES TOTAL (1) OPERERATION & MAINTENANCE (2) DIRECT 21,090 991 22,081 (3) NON-DIRECT 14,605 687 15,291 (4) (5) TOTAL OPER. & MAINT. 35,695 1,678 37,373 (6)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of transmission operating expenses, categorized into above-the-line and below-the-line rate classes, with totals provided for each category. It includes operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, taxes, interest, retained earnings, and miscellaneous revenue credits.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DEMAND EXPENSES (3) ENERGY EXPENSES (4) CUSTOMER EXPENSES RETAIL FUNCTION (1) CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND SOLUTIONS 8,984 0 0 8,984.3 (2) CALL CENTRE 13,644 0 0 13,644.3 (3) BILLING SE...

AI summary The document presents a classification of operating expenses for a company, breaking down total company expenses into demand, energy, and customer expenses. It includes various categories such as customer experience, billing services, meter services, and corporate taxes, with specific figures for each category.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (22) PREFERRED DIVIDENDS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P-14 (23) CORPORATE T...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s allocation of operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2027, including corporate taxes, preferred dividends, and various revenue and adjustment items such as interruptible rider demand adjustments and ELI 2P-RTP demand adjustments.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (9) (10) (11) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (1) Tra...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of demand classification across various categories, including operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, interest, and revenue, with specific allocations for different customer classes and industrial segments. It includes references to various exhibits and board orders related to cost studies and financial calculations.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (...

AI summary The document presents a financial breakdown of energy-related costs for the year ending December 31, 2027, categorized by different types of energy generation and purchases, including fuel, biomass, wind, and maritime link costs, with allocations specified by various factors.

ALLOCATION OF DISTRIBUTION OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTR...

AI summary The document presents the allocation of distribution operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2027, categorized by various expense items and customer segments. It includes line items such as overhead lines, underground lines, meters, and customer service, with specific allocations and exhibit references.

CLASS : SMALL GENERAL CLASS : SMALL GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $54,508 $23,...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with generation, transmission, distribution, and retail operations, including various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs. It includes unit costs, total costs, and energy requirements, as well as information on kW and MWh sales.

CLASS : SMALL INDUSTRIAL CLASS : SMALL INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $38,73...

AI summary The text provides a detailed breakdown of costs associated with the Small Industrial rate class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It includes various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, as well as unit cost calculations and total costs for the period.

CLASS : MUNICIPAL CLASS : MUNICIPAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $18,322 $7,901 $903...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with the Municipal class in the Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It includes figures for variable fuel, operating, capital, fixed return, and total costs, as well as unit costs and energy requirements.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (26) NUMBER OF BILLIS (27) % RESPONSIBILITY (28) REVENUE 472,080 100.00% 776,974 0.00% 42.17% 199,09...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of billing numbers, revenue, and cost allocation percentages for different customer categories in Nova Scotia for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes distribution of responsibility and wiring inspection cost allocation across various segments.

EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 1 OF 3 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (10)...

AI summary This exhibit presents a detailed breakdown of various costs and responsibilities across different categories, including meter investment, demand from general plant and transmission plants, and allocation factors. The data reflects percentages of responsibility and monetary values associated with different segments.

EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 2 OF 3 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) T...

AI summary The text presents a table with various rate base and responsibility percentages across different categories, including total rate base for engineering (HV), distribution, retail, and poles-demand, with corresponding percentages of responsibility. The table includes allocations and factors labeled with references such as P-18A and P-19.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) Line # AVERAGE RATE BASE RATE BASE 2026 RATE BASE 2027 (84) DEFERRED Credits - ARO Transformers (Transmis...

AI summary The document provides a detailed listing of Cost of Service Study (COSS) input information for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes deferred credits related to asset retirement obligations, contract receivables, and operating expenses, along with rate base figures for 2026 and 2027.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (207) (232) BUTU CAPACITY CREDIT (233) OTHER OVERHEAD EXPENSES 393.8 7,886.5 6,978.0 908.6 System Plannii...

AI summary The document provides a detailed listing of input information for Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s Cost of Service Study (COSS) for the year ending December 31, 2027, including expenses related to capacity credit, demand-side management (DSM), depreciation, and various generation sources such as hydro, wind, solar, and gas turbine.

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027

AI summary This document provides a detailed listing of input information for Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s Cost of Service Study (C.O.S.S.) for the year ending December 31, 2027, presented in thousands of dollars.

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027

AI summary This document provides a detailed listing of input information for Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s Cost of Service Study (C.O.S.S.) for the year ending December 31, 2027, presented in thousands of dollars.

REDACTED ELID Tariff Synapse IR-30 Attachment 4 Page 2 of 15 # iuel Co st of Se ervice Al locatio n of Fue el Expen ses am ong Rate e Classes FOR THE YEAR ENDING I DECEMBER 31, 2027 COLUMN 0 P Q R s Т U V w x Y Z AA AB Fuel- related C o st...

AI summary This table presents the allocation of fuel expenses among rate classes for the year ending December 31, 2027, including breakdowns of fixed energy-related and demand-related costs, total fuel-related costs, and other associated expenses and revenues.

REDACTED ELID Tariff Synapse IR-30 Attachment 4 Page 3 of 15 COLUMN AC AD AE AF AG АН Al AJ AK AL АМ AN АО

AI summary The text is a partially redacted table from a regulatory proceeding document, specifically from Attachment 4 of Tariff Synapse IR-30. It appears to be part of a larger document related to tariff analysis or cost-of-service studies, though the content is not fully visible due to redaction.

,730 $ 918,352,313 Total FAM related costs with OATT $ 102,387,669 $ 94,781,437 $ 87,361,653 $ 69,905,837 $ 63,665,500 $ 62,581,001 $ 71,008,717 $ 71,509,202 $ 62,222,127 $ 65,411,612 $ 80,431,027 $ 93,714,199 $ 924,979,982 16,091,017 12,4...

AI summary The text presents a table with various cost-related data, including FAM-related costs, Shore Power, EBS, and other categories. The data appears to be financial and operational figures, likely related to energy or utility management.

Response IR-3: PHP agrees with the proposition that the ELIADC Tariff has had a cost to PHP versus a more standardized tariff that does not expose PHP to the variations of energy supply that can limit operations of PHP lines. The wear and...

AI summary PHP acknowledges the ELIADC Tariff's operational costs due to equipment strain from frequent load variations but lacks quantified data. PHP does not provide hourly forecasts, instead using monthly load shapes. The GRA Settlement Agreement reference is deferred to a prior response.

And further: NS Power estimates its marginal cost of adding production resource capacity during its 3-CP peak periods to be $13.107/KVA. Hence, to the extent the Board approves the use of a demand charge applicable to PHP's interruptible l...

AI summary NS Power estimates its marginal cost of adding production capacity during peak periods at $13.107/KVA, arguing that PHP's interruptible load credit should reflect this avoided cost. PHP questions whether setting the credit at this rate would make its coincident peak parameter in the COSS reasonable for both firm and interruptible demand.

Preamble: NSPI's evidence states that optimal dispatch of PHP's load could yield system savings of $7–$11 million annually – which would accrue to PHP under the DR credit – but that realized savings may be approximately half that amount. (...

AI summary NSPI claims that optimal dispatch of PHP's load could result in system savings of $7–$11 million annually, but realized savings may be about half. The request asks PHP and BAI to assess the reasonableness of this range and identify key assumptions and constraints affecting the difference between optimal and realized savings.

1 Request IR-3: 2 3 Reference: N-2, Evidence of C. Fitzhenry and M. Gorman, page 3. 4 5 Preamble: PHP's consultant, Brubaker & Associates, Inc., states that the current ELID R/C 6 ratio is 1.04373 and recommends an R/C ratio of 1.0 "ensuri...

AI summary PHP argues that a new ATL tariff class should start with an R/C ratio of 1.0 to avoid cross-subsidies and ensure competitive neutrality, citing the Principle of Cost-Causality. It distinguishes this from past cases where gradualism was applied to protect existing classes.

Request: Please confirm, or explain otherwise, that the reduction in cost allocation to PHP created by the reduction in PHP demand from 65 MW to 8 MW by service area as apportioned to PHP in the 2026 and 2027 Cost of Service Studies and as...

AI summary The request seeks confirmation or explanation regarding the reallocation of cost reductions from PHP due to decreased demand, specifically whether these reductions would be apportioned to other above-the-line rate classes in the 2026 and 2027 Cost of Service Studies.

Table 1 – Cost of service of PHP by service area in thousands of dollars 2026 2027

AI summary The text presents a table titled 'Cost of service of PHP by service area in thousands of dollars' with columns for the years 2026 and 2027, but no data is provided within the table cells.

st allocation and states that a purpose of regulatory cost allocation is "To attribute costs to different categories of customers based on how those customers cause costs to be incurred" (at page 12).

AI summary The text discusses the purpose of regulatory cost allocation, emphasizing that it aims to attribute costs to different customer categories based on their contribution to incurred costs, as stated on page 12.

NS Power's 2026/2027 cost of service study includes PHP as an above-the-line customer based on the forecast of receiving Board approvals for a new PHP tariff in time to implement for January 1, 2026. This section is not specifically refere...

AI summary NS Power's 2026/2027 cost of service study initially assumed PHP would be an above-the-line customer by January 2026, but delayed tariff approval caused cost variances. The study's load characteristics and energy forecasts for PHP are based on historical data and wind farm contributions, with BAI and PHP testifying on these details.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 (AGC) volumes will be included on PHP's bill as appropriate and PHP will be 2 billed at the above-the-line rate for the remaining energy volume. If PHP's demand 3 is such that it requires energy during these higher-varia...

AI summary The text outlines billing arrangements for PHP (Port Hawkesbury Paper), including DR (Dispatchable Rider) credits and cost absorption by FAM. A table compares optimized and flat cost scenarios, showing PHP's net bill remains unchanged despite DR adjustments. FAM absorbs the difference, which is apportioned to customers.

3.1 NSP APPLICATION NSP is applying to the Board for approval of the Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable (ELID) Tariff, an above-the-line (ATL) tariff available to Port Hawkesbury Paper LP (PHP). NSP states it is intended that PHP will sub...

AI summary NSP seeks Board approval for the ELID Tariff for PHP, replacing the expiring ELIADC Tariff. The proposed tariff includes customer, demand, and energy charges, interruptible service, and provisions for wind farm energy. NSP cites a settlement agreement (SA) with PHP for cost modeling, while InterGroup highlights load characteristics and credit calculations in the SA. Alternative plans are needed if approval fails.

mmaries, drafting information requests, preparing expert evidence, participating in technical conferences and negotiations settlement and assisting with the preparation of argument and reply argument. For Northwest Territories Power Corpor...

AI summary The text outlines Andrew's professional involvement in rate applications for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) from 2000 to 2024, including technical support, expert testimony on revenue requirements, cost of service, and rate design, as well as current advisory work on the 2024/26 General Rate Application.

ate the value of the Dispatchable Rider Credit, NSPI will conduct an after-the-fact production cost simulation model run to determine the total system FAM costs using "actual system conditions that occurred throughout the year," but assumi...

AI summary NSPI proposes calculating the Dispatchable Rider Credit via a production cost simulation, assuming PHP operates at a high load factor. The process involves subtracting adjusted costs from system FAM costs. NSPI's GRA (M12451) is cited as an ongoing matter related to this proceeding.

Q. How did NSPI determine the value of the Customer Charge as proposed? - A. NSPI provided a table showing its cost estimate for each of the eight identified tasks associated - with the Customer Charge, provided as a table in Attachment 3...

AI summary NSPI determined the Customer Charge value by estimating costs for eight tasks with low and high monthly figures, totaling approximately $120,000/year (low) and $175,000/year (high), as detailed in Attachment 3 of their application.

- that corresponds to the particular case discussed above. While some modifications of inputs to the COSS - Excel model flow through dynamically, some inputs are hard-entered in the model, such as those for fuel, - purchase and import cost...

AI summary The document discusses the COSS Excel model's inability to dynamically adjust for changes in system costs, particularly from Goose Harbour, and highlights the impact of PHP net load on embedded fixed costs and energy rates. An overestimation of PHP net load may lead to improper cost recovery and potential shortfalls for FAM customers.

1 Q. What are PHP's primary concerns regarding the ELID tariff as proposed by NS 2 Power? 3 A. PHP states that it is concerned about the following components of the proposed tariff: 4 1) Interruptible load of 57 MW; 5 2) The value of the p...

AI summary PHP raises concerns about the ELID tariff proposed by NS Power, focusing on interruptible load, the value of the interruptible credit, the use of a revenue-to-cost ratio exceeding 1.0, and forecast energy requirements for 2026 and 2027. PHP suggests treating demand above 8 MW as non-firm and increasing the interruptible credit by over 50%.

Extra Large Industrial Active Demand Control (ELIADC) Tariff 2025 Annual Report (NSEB M12768) NSPI Responses to IG Information Requests 1 Request IR-13: 15 (e) In light of this determination, does NSPI plan to modify or enhance any cost or...

AI summary NSPI responded to a request regarding whether they plan to modify or enhance cost or load tracking practices under the ELIADC or ELID to track hourly load-shifting benefits or costs. They explained that internal discussions with experts confirmed that full implementation of a recommendation was not feasible.

1.1 Findings and Recommendations - The proposed ELID rate is complicated and unusual in utility rate regulation. No comparable rate could be - identified in Canada, particularly for a major customer on a regulated utility system. - Despite...

AI summary The proposed ELID rate is criticized for being complex and unfair, failing to reflect service costs or value. Recommendations include adjusting capacity values, limiting PHP's DR credits, rejecting interruptibility credits, and ensuring transparency in operating procedures. The ELID's predecessor, ELIADC, is acknowledged as beneficial but requires reforms to address inequities in cost allocation and dispatchability.

2.0 NSP ELID RATE PROPOSAL - PHP is NSP's largest customer, forecast in the most recent NSP GRA to use over 810 GW.h per year for - 2026, with the hourly on-site demand able to vary from 12 M[W](#page 1-7) 1 to 160 MW.[2](#page 1-8) PHP no...

AI summary NSP proposes a new ELID tariff for its largest customer, PHP, retaining the dispatch role under the 'Dispatchable Rider' (DR). The proposal uses 'above the line' Cost of Service techniques and a DR credit to allocate costs, claiming it is functionally similar to the existing ELIADC tariff but with updated rate-setting methods.

sidential classes (104.4% revenue:cost). [39](#page 1-14) - 4) PHP also apparently suggests some form of ancillary services credit be applied, though no specifics have been proposed.[40](#page 1-17) In respect of #1 – the update to loads –...

AI summary PHP proposes updating load forecasts, resulting in a slight decline in average energy unit cost ($425,000 annual savings) but increased capacity costs ($233,000). The net impact is deemed de minimus (under $200,000 annually on $80M/year billed amounts), with no material effect on Cost of Service (COS) under current +/-5% reasonableness ranges.

Utility Proceeding Work Performed Before Client Year Oral Testimony Nelson Hydro Cost of Service and Rate Design Proceeding and 2022 Revenue Requirements proceeding Support to Nelson Hydro on preparation of Cost of Service model and specif...

AI summary The text outlines various regulatory proceedings involving utilities and their clients, focusing on cost of service, rate design, and revenue requirements. Each entry includes the utility, proceeding, work performed, regulatory body, client, year, and whether oral testimony was provided. These proceedings involve analysis, preparation of intervenor evidence, and support for consumer advocates.

IG Request IR-1: Reference: N-19, Evidence of InterGroup, p. 5/pdf p. 7. Preamble: In s. 4.1, Inclusion of Interruptible Load in 3CP Calculation InterGroup stated: In InterGroup's experience this is a common problem with "interruptible" lo...

AI summary InterGroup is asked to identify alternative cost allocation methods for interruptible loads in the ELID Tariff, explain their operation, and assess their impact on demand cost allocation. It is also asked whether it agrees with using PHP's expected CBL operating load and if any method aligns better with the principle that ATL customers should pay their proper share of embedded system costs.

PHP Request IR-2: Reference: Testimony, page 5: "InterGroup agrees with the concerns raised by NSP that including only the firm 8 MW of load would under-represent the degree to which PHP makes use of and benefits from the transmission syst...

AI summary InterGroup supports NSP's load parameters in the SA but notes that interruptible loads may underrepresent usage. They suggest this is a common issue and that alternative cost allocation methods could address it, though they find the current model reasonable.

CA Response IR-3: a) The rationale for why an interruptible credit based on a utility's avoided marginal cost of capacity cannot or should not exceed an embedded cost-of-service demand charge in the case of NSP's PHP ATL Tariff application...

AI summary The response discusses the rationale for limiting interruptible credits to avoid exceeding embedded cost-of-service demand charges in NSP's PHP ATL Tariff application, citing fairness and cost recovery principles. It also notes uncertainty about whether capacity costs are functionalized as energy costs under NSP's cost-of-service study.

Response IR-3: - (a) Yes, we conclude that PHP net load incorporated in the COSS model is too low, and that it produces an Energy Charge that is materially too low. - (b) Confirmed. - (c) Bates White had insufficient information to fully c...

AI summary The response confirms that the PHP net load in the COSS model is underestimated, leading to an Energy Charge that is too low. Bates White could not fully recalculate the Energy Charge due to hardcoded values in the Excel workbook, which would change with the proposed adjustments.

Request IR-4: Reference : N-20, Bates White Evidence, pp. 16-17: Another issue that is notable, but likely of less significance than proper representation of the Goose Harbour facility capacity, is the fact that the generation of the facil...

AI summary The text discusses the use of P90 versus P50 generation levels in the cost-of-service study (COSS) for the Goose Harbour facility. Bates White argues that while P50 is more appropriate in principle, switching to it without operational data is premature. The questions raised focus on significance, cost impacts, risks, capacity factor calculations, and regulatory mechanisms for updating generation assumptions.

- (d) The 44% capacity factor was calculated from values in the Goose Harbour PPA: facility Nameplate Capacity of 130.5MW, and Energy Bid (i.e., facility output) of 507,400 MWh/year. The calculation is the ratio of expected output to the o...

AI summary The text discusses the 44% capacity factor calculation for the Goose Harbour facility, clarifying P90 and P50 output metrics. It notes Bates White did not estimate P50 capacity, and using P90 exacerbates issues in the cost-of-service study (COSS). The response emphasizes that updating the COSS model to reflect accurate PHP net load and Goose Harbour output is critical.

Request IR-8: 2 Reference: N-20, Bates White Evidence, fourth concern, p.26, lines 3-11. According to NSPI, assuming that "for that [2025] period, if PHP load had been dispatched at 100 percent optimal," the DR credit would have been "appr...

AI summary NSPI estimates that the DR credit for the 2025 period would have been approximately $3.5 to $5.5 million if PHP load had been dispatched at 100% optimal, but discretionary adjustments reduced this amount. These adjustments were based on subjective factors and were not fully available due to a cyber incident.

- (a) Is it Bates White's opinion that there is currently no basis either in the evidence or in the proposed Operating Procedures upon which the Board or Intervenors could assess whether NSPI's annual discretionary adjustments to the DR cr...

AI summary The questions focus on the basis for NSPI's discretionary adjustments to the DR credit, the significance of the gap between optimized and realistic DR credit estimates, and the verification mechanisms needed to assess these adjustments post-facto.

Response IR-9: (a) NSPI's responses to NSPI-Synapse IR-24 (d) and NSPI-IG IR-16 (d) do not sufficiently elaborate on the specifics of the use of "forward replacement costs" to determine if the methodology being proposed is identical to the...

AI summary NSPI's responses to inquiries about 'forward replacement costs' lack sufficient detail to clarify if the methodology differs from the 2022 abandoned approach. Concerns are raised about inconsistencies with NSPI's recent ELIADC Tariff administration, which previously found forward replacement pricing overstates fuel costs. Clarification is requested on the methodology and inconsistency.

Q HAVE INTERVENING PARTIES PROPOSED ALTERNATE RATES AND BILLING DETERMINANTS FOR THE ELID TARIFF THAT WOULD PRODUCE DISCRIMINATORY RATES FOR THE CLASS? A Yes, the IG's proposal to utilize PHP's average demand of 120 MW rather than the 3-CP...

AI summary Intervening parties have proposed alternate rates and billing determinants for the ELID tariff that may result in discriminatory rates for the class. The IG's proposal to use PHP's average demand instead of the standard 3-CP framework is criticized for unfairly increasing PHP's cost burden. Similarly, InterGroup's proposal to apply LIIR rates to the ELID class is deemed discriminatory as it uses billing determinants from a different class.

Q CAN YOU BRIEFLY SUMMARIZE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF MR. BOWMAN? A Yes. Mr. Bowman makes five recommendations: - 1) The capacity value used in the Cost of Service ("COS") for PHP should be representative of PHP's average demand, rather than...

AI summary Mr. Bowman recommends adjusting PHP's capacity value in the Cost of Service based on its average demand rather than peak demand, and revising the DR credit allocation to prevent over-crediting PHP. NS Power argues that using average demand ignores PHP's efforts to reduce system peak demand and the need for capacity investment.

Q DO YOU AGREE WITH INTERGROUP THAT ALLOWING PHP TO EARN AN IR CREDIT THAT EXCEEDS EMBEDDED DEMAND CHARGES WOULD CREATE A "NEGATIVE CONTRIBUTION" AND A DESIGN ERROR? A No. InterGroup's argument in PHP-IR-3(a) rests on the claim that becaus...

AI summary The response argues against the claim that allowing PHP to earn an IR credit exceeding embedded demand charges would create a negative contribution or design error. It explains that NS Power's tariff is based on embedded cost, not marginal cost, and that the COSS model does not fully classify generation capacity costs into demand charges. The response emphasizes that PHP's energy charge supports the system and that the IR credit should reflect the full avoided marginal cost of capacity.

TO PHP? A No. As discussed in PHP's direct evidence, a minimal transmission cost allocation is entirely appropriate based on cost-causation principles and system planning realities. System reliability studies, such as Steady-State Power Fl...

AI summary PHP's demand should be allocated based on its 8 MW firm demand, as it does not require incremental transmission investments and its interruptible load does not necessitate capacity expansion. Charging PHP for unused assets would unfairly burden the ELID class.

Q DOES NS POWER AGREE WITH BATES WHITE THAT THE ELID ENERGY CHARGES IS NOT BASED ON PHP'S COST OF SERVICE? A. No. In Bates White IR-7(a), NS Power was asked if it considers the ELID Tariff as offering PHP a discounted rate for power relati...

AI summary NS Power disagrees with Bates White's assertion that the ELID Energy Charges are not based on PHP's Cost of Service. NS Power confirms that the energy and demand charges in the ELID Tariff are based on the Cost of Service Study, but the interruptible demand and priority interruption credits for PHP are not cost-based, leading to a $4.2 million annual impact.

Q WHAT IS YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF BATES WHITE'S RECOMMENDATION TO ADJUST THE ELID ENERGY CHARGE USING A NET LOAD THAT WOULD BE 121 GWH? A Bates White's recommendation to alter the COSS model inputs to force a higher per-unit Energy Charge ra...

AI summary Bates White's recommendation to adjust the ELID Energy Charge using a 121 GWh net load is rejected due to contradictory methodology. Bates White admits the net load framework is inappropriate for determining actual cost to serve PHP load, making the recommendation unreasonable.

Q. Why is the P90 generally utilized in respect of wind power projects? A. The P90 level of wind production is used as a standard for financial calculations. This level is crucial for lenders to ensure that the project can service its debt...

AI summary The P90 level is used in wind power projects to ensure lenders can confidently size loans based on conservative production estimates. The discussion also addresses the use of P50 versus P90 in cost-of-service studies and the need to update models to reflect actual net load from wind facilities.

Request IR-7: Refer to M12661, Exhibit N-1, the Application submitted by NS Power, Attachment 3, page 1 of 1, please answer the following: - a) Please provide the supporting workpapers with intact formulas for the calculation of the cost e...

AI summary Request IR-7 asks NS Power to provide supporting workpapers for cost estimates, confirm the inclusion of incremental costs in the Customer Charge, clarify the separation of customer-related costs, confirm if costs will be adjusted annually, and whether customer costs will be included in annual reports to the Board.

19 Request IR-8: 20 How would the ATL cost allocations be determined in a scenario where PHP does not subscribe 21 to the ELID Tariff beyond 2026? 22

AI summary The question asks how ATL cost allocations would be determined if PHP does not subscribe to the ELID Tariff beyond 2026, highlighting a regulatory consideration regarding cost allocation mechanisms.

23 Request IR-9: 24 In its evidence, PHP proposes the following modifications to the proposed ELID tariff: 25 - 26 1. designing the capacity charge to reflect PHP's actual 8 MW firm demand rather than the 27 proposed 65 MW; - 28 2. adjusti...

AI summary PHP proposes modifications to the ELID tariff, including adjusting capacity charges, interruptible credit, revenue-to-cost ratios, and load forecasts. The request asks NSPI to assess whether these changes are consistent with the 2026-2027 GRA settlement agreement and whether they require re-opening of related matters.

17 Request IR-6: 18 In its evidence, PHP proposes the following modifications to the proposed ELID tariff: 19 - 20 1. designing the capacity charge to reflect PHP's actual 8 MW firm demand rather than the 21 proposed 65 MW; - 22 2. adjusti...

AI summary PHP proposes modifications to the ELID tariff, including adjusting the capacity charge, interruptible credit, revenue-to-cost ratio, and updating load forecasts. The request asks whether these changes are consistent with the 2026-2027 GRA settlement agreement and whether they require reopening previous agreements.

M12661 – NS Power Application for Approval of the ELID Tariff NSPI Information Requests to PHP 1 2 3 site, that includes approximately 4MW that are needed to maintain the shared services required for the NS Power Port Hawkesbury Biomass Pl...

AI summary NS Power is requesting approval for the ELID Tariff and has raised concerns about the premature discontinuation of priority interruptible service, citing its value in reducing interruption risks and supporting system reliability, despite its relatively low annual cost of approximately $500,000.

___________________________________ Crystal Henwood, Clerk of the Board 1 Request IR-1: Refer to NS Power's Application, p. 3, lines 8-10 regarding the expiration of the 2 ELIADC tariff by the end of 2026 and an "alternative course of acti...

AI summary The document outlines several requests related to the ELIADC tariff expiration, alternative course of action for Port Hawkesbury Paper LP, and the distinction between above-the-line and below-the-line tariffs in Nova Scotia Power's cost-of-service study.

- a. Please provide NS Power's most recently filed cost of service study in Excel with working formulas. - b. Please provide the allocators associated with each cost category in NS Power's most recent cost of service study along with a bri...

AI summary The document requests detailed information from NS Power regarding their cost of service study, including allocators, derivation of allocators, stakeholder input, and modifications to cost allocation methods. It also asks for an explanation of the LIIR credit amounts for 2026 and 2027, along with associated workpapers.

1. Refer to NS Power’s Application, p. 3, lines 8-10 regarding the expiration of the ELIADC tariff by the end of 2026 and an “alternative course of action” if Port Hawkesbury Paper LP (PHP) will not subscribe to the Extra Large Industrial...

AI summary The text outlines questions regarding the ELIADC tariff expiration, alternative tariffs for Port Hawkesbury Paper LP, and the distinction between above-the-line and below-the-line tariffs. It also requests information on cost allocation in NS Power’s cost of service study.

g whether a tariff is treated as ATL or BTL. 3. Regarding allocation of costs to PHP in NS Power’s cost of service study: 1. Please provide NS Power’s most recently filed cost of service study in Excel with working formulas. 2. Please prov...

AI summary The document requests detailed information on cost allocation methods, tariff structures, and stakeholder input related to NS Power's cost of service study and the Large Industrial Interruptible Rider (LIIR), including formulas, allocators, derivation processes, and feedback received.

during the peak periods of 1/11/2022, 2/15/2022, 12/13/2022, and 12/22/2023? If not, why not? 2. Please provide the date and time of interruptions and direct control actions for PHP for each of 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Please provide an...

AI summary The text includes a series of questions directed at NS Power regarding load interruption events, cost causation related to peak demand, and confidential responses to undertakings and COSS. It focuses on specific dates and the impact of load reduction on resource capacity and grid stability.

Email: [email protected] 1 2 IR-1 3 4 5 6 7 Reference: Application, page 5, lines 15-17. "In accordance with the Company's Cost of Service Study (COSS), demand-related costs are proposed to be allocated to the ELID Tariff cla...

AI summary The email references an application's cost of service study and a report on a cold weather event, requesting a breakdown of hourly net load by customer class, including PHP. It involves regulatory considerations related to demand-related cost allocation.

Questions: (a) Please confirm that NS Power simply used the credit applicable to Large Industrial Interruptible customers as the credit to be applied to PHP's interruptible load on the basis that this was the language of section c) of the...

AI summary The document contains several questions directed at NS Power regarding the application of interruptible credits to PHP's load, cost causation, and the inclusion of an interest component in the credit payable to PHP under the Dispatchable Rider. Issues include the use of the Large Industrial Interruptible credit, cost of service treatment, and the approval of the ELID Tariff.

1 2 IR-6 3 4 Reference: Application, Attachment 4, page 11 of 21: "The dollar value of the 5 Interruptible credit to be applicable to PHP's interruptible load shall be the same 6 as the credit for Large Industrial Interruptible customers."...

AI summary The text references an application and requests information on the reduction in allocated demand costs to the Large Industrial Interruptible customer class due to the application of the interruptible credit for 2026 and 2027.

Crystal Henwood, Clerk of the Board 1 Request IR-1:Please refer to Exhibit N-1, section 2.1 and Attachment 3. 2 3 a) Why did NSPI select the "low range" of costs as the basis for calculating the Customer 4 Charge? 5 b) If the actual costs...

AI summary The document contains a series of requests from the Board to NSPI and PHP regarding tariff calculations, forecast energy requirements, and potential impacts on other FAM customers. It includes inquiries about cost assumptions, labor estimates, and the implications of updating forecast energy requirements.

Request IR-7: Please refer to Exhibit N-1. - a) Does NSPI consider the ELID Tariff as offering PHP a discounted rate for power relative to other customers? Please explain. - b) Is NSPI aware of PHP's financial condition? If so, please expl...

AI summary The document contains a series of regulatory requests directed at NSPI, focusing on the ELID Tariff, PHP's financial condition, and cost of service estimates for 2026 and 2027. The requests include inquiries about rates, assumptions, and forecasts related to PHP's power services.

1. Please refer to Exhibit N-1, section 2.1 and Attachment 3. 2. Why did NSPI select the “low range” of costs as the basis for calculating the Customer Charge? 3. If the actual costs to administer the tariff exceed the “low range,” who wil...

AI summary The text contains a series of questions directed to NSPI regarding cost assumptions, tariff administration, and the potential impact of PHP's requests to update energy and generation forecasts on other FAM customers. It also asks whether these requests violate the GRA Settlement Agreement.

- 26 (ii) Using a PHP firm load of 8 MW for 3 CP, and 57 MW of 27 interruptible load priced at the PHP proposed rate from Ex. 28 N-2 (e.g., $13.107/kVA in 2027). 1 (iii) Using a PHP firm load of 8 MW for 3 CP, and no interruptible 2 load i...

AI summary The document discusses the use of PHP's firm and interruptible load in the context of a cost-of-service study, requesting clarification on load levels and the application of the ELID tariff. It also raises concerns about potential adverse economic consumption patterns under the ELID supply.

1 primarily energy delivered in low wind hours (which are the hours of 2 generally higher cost to serve for NSPI, or more difficult to secure supply), 3 is the broad COSS assumption - that ELID energy and other class energy 4 are non-disti...

AI summary The text discusses the assumptions related to the Cost-of-Service Study (COSS) regarding the distinguishability of ELID energy and other class energy, as well as the expected load factor for ELID load by 2027. It requests clarification or explanation if NSPI disagrees with these assumptions.

1 Request IR-11: 2 Reference: N-1, ELID Application, Page 8 lines 19-26. With respect to the SA priority interruptible service provisions, the Company's initial analysis of the priority interruptible service has determined the primary dire...

AI summary The Company argues that priority interruptible service is valuable for reducing interruption risks and system reliability, citing its low annual cost of $500,000. The request asks for detailed data, internal protocols, economic analysis, and clarification on why discontinuation would be premature.

Preamble: The transition or effective date for PHP to take service under the ELID rate has not been determined, but may occur part of the way through 2026, and no later than January 1, 2027. The GRA models assume ELID service starting Janu...

AI summary The document discusses the proposed ELID rate for PHP if it begins service as an ATL customer mid-2026, including considerations for COSS and 3CP allocation, as well as the rationale for setting the Customer Charge at the lower end of estimated costs. It also references specific pages from the ELID Application.

ID Application, page 7. Preamble: NSPI indicates the cost-of-service information is contained in files associated with M12451, General Rate Application, specifically SR-01 and associated Attachments. Please provide either a copy of the Cos...

AI summary NSPI refers to cost-of-service information in files related to M12451, General Rate Application, specifically SR-01 and attachments. The request is for copies of these files or references to exhibits containing accurate models.

t and confirm the cost variance anticipated for 2026 and 2027. 2. Please provide all supporting evidence to support the calculation in (a). Reference: N-1, ELID Application, Page 8 lines 19-26. With respect to the SA priority interruptible...

AI summary The Company is being asked to confirm the cost variance for 2026 and 2027 and provide supporting evidence. The Company acknowledges the value of priority interruptible service in reducing risk of interruption but notes its relatively low cost and considers it premature to discontinue the service.

iring priority interruptible service (approximately $500,000 annually as modeled in the GRA COSS), the Company considers this to be an area that requires more review and is premature to discontinue.

AI summary The company acknowledges the annual cost of interruptible service priority (approximately $500,000 as modeled in the GRA COSS) but believes it requires further review before considering discontinuation.

1 2025 M12661 2 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 3 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 4 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for 5 approval of an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-the- 6 Line Tariff ap...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is handling a proceeding related to an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-the-Line Tariff for Port Hawkesbury Paper. The document includes an information request asking for alternative cost allocation methods for interruptible loads in the context of the SA.

1 NSPI; and (iii) annual reporting of actual Customer Charge administration 2 costs against the eight identified tasks? 3 (i) If Bates White does not support quarterly reporting for items 4 (i) and (ii), please explain what reporting frequ...

AI summary The text discusses the reporting requirements for NSPI, specifically regarding the frequency of reporting costs against eight identified tasks and the adequacy of quarterly reporting as proposed by Bates White Economic Consulting.

(a) Please quantify the term "substantial" in this context. (b) Please confirm that this true-up mechanism is meant to operate in both directions and could provide a credit per MWh in favour of PHP if the actual PHP net load is higher than...

AI summary The text includes three questions aimed at clarifying the meaning of 'substantial,' the functionality of a true-up mechanism in relation to PHP, and the methodology NSP uses to forecast energy usage for LIIR customers.