Topic:"Cost Considerations" in M12782

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Reference: N-1, page 6, Section 2.1. 4 5 Preamble: NSPI has briefly outlined the procedural history for changes to Regulation 3.6 6 and the prior Board direction to develop a cost allocation proposal fo...

AI summary The document outlines a request for NSPI to elaborate on the scope of a comprehensive review of its regulations, specifically Regulation 3.6, and to provide details on the work completed to date, as well as any proposed amendments. It also asks NSPI to confirm whether the cost allocation and refund methodology from Matter M12778 aligns with the Board's direction in Matters M10905 and M12174.

(c) Not confirmed. The cost allocation and refund methodology described in NS Power's Annual Interconnection Processes Proceeding Report (M12778) reflects the cost allocation straw proposal for distribution network upgrades that was provid...

AI summary NS Power's cost allocation and refund methodology for distribution network upgrades has not been accepted by the Board and is not currently under approval by NSEB. NS Power has not filed revisions to Regulation 2.12 and considers it premature to discuss recommendations related to distribution network upgrades, citing confidentiality under the SSGIA.

1 proceedings under M10905 provide relevant context that informs that work. NS Power will 23 (a) NS Power has recovered the required systems and data for CNMP administration and to 24 meet its target service levels for the execution of CNM...

AI summary The document discusses NS Power's progress in restoring AMI meter functionality and system restoration details, referencing cybersecurity incident reports. It also requests the 2025 Annual CNMP Report to include the cost of the Commercial Net Metering Program to the system and non-participating ratepayers.

1 Request IR-4: 2 3 Reference: Appendix A, Tab 2025 CNMP Summary. 4 5 Preamble: The data shows that for all Class 2 projects that reached in-service status in 6 2025, the actual cost of distribution network upgrades was $0 across the board...

AI summary The text discusses discrepancies between estimated and actual costs for distribution network upgrades for Class 2 projects in 2025, where actual costs were zero despite initial estimates up to $25,000. It also addresses access to System Impact Study documents and the meaning of 'Not Applicable' for Class 1 projects.

1 Customers who added generation or who began service partway through the 2025 are not included in the calculation of a representative customer. 1 indicative estimate of the associated costs and benefits in response to parts (b) to (d) of...

AI summary The text discusses the calculation of a representative customer for the Commercial Net Metering Program (CNMP) in 2025, excluding those who added generation or began service mid-year. It outlines estimated costs and benefits, including avoided costs of energy displaced by solar generation behind-the-meter and exported to the grid.

Request IR-7: - In Reference to Appendix A, worksheet 2025 CNMP Summary, regarding the costs of additional upgrades from the Preliminary Assessments, please provide the following. - a) A brief description of the upgrades required. - b) The...

AI summary Request IR-7 seeks details on NSP's Clean Energy Management Program (CNMP) upgrades, including descriptions, costs, completion dates, and quantities. Request IR-8 inquires if NSP offered customers recommendations to avoid or reduce distribution upgrade costs.

20 Reference: Report, p. 12 22 The timing of restoration for the hosting capacity data and map is dependent on the GIS 23 recovery timeline and the associated integrations between GIS and CYME software. GIS 24 service restoration work cont...

AI summary Restoration of hosting capacity data and maps depends on GIS recovery and integration with CYME software, targeted for Q2 2026. A question is raised about potential costs from the data loss.

1 (a) Please elaborate on the scope of the comprehensive review of its 2 Regulations, and the work completed to date to review and revise 3 Regulation 3.6. 4 (b) Please provide NSPI's current working draft of any proposed amendments 5 to t...

AI summary The request seeks clarification on the scope of a comprehensive review of regulations, specifically Regulation 3.6, and related work completed. It also asks for proposed amendments, confirmation of methodology alignment with previous board decisions, and details on cost allocation, reporting, and anticipated filing timelines.

1 (b) Please provide NSPI's estimate of the total incremental costs incurred for 2 CNMP administration as a result of the cybersecurity incident, including a 3 brief description of the main cost categories and the period over which the 4 c...

AI summary The document requests Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) to provide an estimate of the total incremental costs incurred for CNMP administration due to a cybersecurity incident, including cost categories and recovery mechanisms from ratepayers. It also asks for the total cost of the Commercial Net Metering Program (CNMP) to the system in 2025, including administrative, distribution upgrade, and other costs, and whether recovery mechanisms are in place.

1 Request IR-4: - 2 Reference: Appendix A, Tab 2025 CNMP Summary. - 3 Preamble: The data shows that for all Class 2 projects that reached in-service status in - 4 2025, the actual cost of distribution network upgrades was $0 across the boa...

AI summary Request IR-4 questions the discrepancy between estimated and actual distribution network upgrade costs for Class 2 CNMP projects in 2025, noting $0 actual costs vs. $25,000 estimates. It seeks clarification on cost definitions, unrecorded upgrades, access to studies, and the meaning of 'Not Applicable' for Class 1 projects.