Topic:"Cost Effectiveness" in M03632

13 Q. WHAT HAVE YOU ASSUMED ABOUT CHP PLANTS' CAPACITY FACTOR? 14 A. As the tariff will require the biomass application to be combined heat and power, there 15 are capacity factors involved with both the heat and the power generation. For...

AI summary The respondent assumes CHP plants operate at 85% power availability and 60% heat extraction, with sensitivity analysis showing higher COMFIT rates needed as steam capacity factors drop. Efficiency decreases with lower steam use, but including fuel costs at 52% efficiency aligns with CHP regulations.

20 Q. WHAT HAVE YOU ASSUMED ABOUT THE INSTALLED COST OF THE PROJECT? 21 A. We assume an "Equipment & Installation" cost of $3.9 million dollars, and a total project 22 cost of $4,447 per kW, including interest during construction and all f...

AI summary The respondent assumes an 'Equipment & Installation' cost of $3.9 million and a total project cost of $4,447 per kW, citing data from Vermont FIT proceedings (2009), Hatch Acres (2005), and CanmetEnergy (2007). Costs include financing and construction interest, with references to hydro projects in Vermont and Canada.

11 Q. WHAT HAVE YOU ASSUMED ABOUT THE INSTALLED COST OF THE PROJECT? 12 A. We have assumed total project costs of $5 million, or $10,076 per kW, based on 13 information from studies, from several projects proceeding outside of Nova Scotia...

AI summary The respondent assumes total project costs of $5 million or $10,076 per kW, citing external studies and provincial tidal developers. Tidal energy costs vary widely due to technological immaturity, with estimates ranging from $5,100 to $18,100 per kW across different phases and projects, including Fundy Tidal, Champlain Tidal Energy, and Encurrent.

Interconnection Information Provided by NSPI - 1. List of On-Site facilities (costs refer to tables, A, B & C below) - A. For projects greater than 100 kW the typical NSPI facilities on site are as follows: - 15 or 25 kV Class Recloser - 1...

AI summary NSPI details interconnection facilities and costs for projects of varying sizes, noting that larger projects (over 100 kW) require more extensive infrastructure with estimated costs ranging from $45,000 to $120,000, while smaller projects (under 50 kW) have lower costs depending on generation type.

6 Q: What do you conclude from these comparisons? 7 A: I have three observations. First, the $139/MWh proposed by Synapse for large 8 COMFIT wind projects is much higher than the actual prices in the contracts for 9 recent RFP wind project...

AI summary The response highlights three key findings: the proposed $139/MWh price for large COMFIT wind projects is higher than recent contract prices; NSPI has rejected lower-priced projects; and no economies of scale are observed across different unit sizes, with costs remaining stable.

r Business , Cambridge Energy Research Associates, 1987, pp. 63–72. - "The Relevance of Regulatory Review of Utility Planning Prudence in Major Power Supply Decisions," in Current Issues Challenging the Regulatory Process , Center for Publ...

AI summary The text lists various publications and articles related to utility regulation, energy economics, and conservation programs. These works discuss topics such as regulatory review, power plant performance, cost-effectiveness of conservation programs, and rate-making methodologies.

; cost-effectiveness of oil displacement; nuclear economics. Joint testimony with S.C. Geller. 7. MDPU 19845; Boston Edison Time-of-Use Rate Case; Massachusetts Attorney General; December 4 1979. Critique of utility marginal cost study and...

AI summary The text outlines various regulatory proceedings and expert testimonies related to energy policy, including rate cases, nuclear power cost reviews, and demand-side management. Key topics include rate design, cost-effectiveness, and energy forecasting, with involvement from the Massachusetts Attorney General and other entities.

8.3 Tariff Overlap Between Small and Large Wind Projects [134] The Board considers it should specifically address one point raised by Mr. Couture on behalf of the Ecology Action Centre. [135] Mr. Couture submitted that the significant disp...

AI summary The Board is considering concerns raised by Mr. Couture regarding the potential for developers to exploit the disparity between small and large wind project tariffs under COMFIT, leading to regulatory arbitrage and inefficiencies in the policy framework.

Tidal $0.652 per kWh for in-stream tidal projects - 1. Tidal is an experimental technology with an unproven technological track record to reliably and cost-effectively deliver renewable electricity to market. - 2. While the long-term poten...

AI summary The text discusses concerns about the COMFIT rate for in-stream tidal projects in Nova Scotia, highlighting the unproven track record of tidal technology and the risks of providing a lucrative COMFIT rate without similar support for proven technologies like Solar PV. It suggests improvements such as reducing the PPA length, introducing a degressive tariff design, and regular reassessment of the tidal tariff.

Is NOVA SCOTIA ON TRACK TO A CH/EVE GREENHOUSE GAS GOALS The Ecology Action Centre at p. 2 of its April 28, 2011 submission makes the statement: As a province, it appears that Nova Scotia is not on track to cost-effectively achieving the 1...

AI summary The Ecology Action Centre claims Nova Scotia is not on track to meet its 2020 greenhouse gas reduction goals, but the Consumer Advocate disagrees. Exhibit PLC-3 shows that NSPI is projected to reach over 25% renewable energy by 2020, with potential for further expansion. However, using COMFIT tariffs to secure power may not be cost-effective and could hinder renewable generation.

8.3 Tariff Overlap Between Small and Large Wind Projects [134] The Board considers it should specifically address one point raised by Mr. Couture on behalf of the Ecology Action Centre. [135] Mr. Couture submitted that the significant disp...

AI summary The Board is considering concerns raised by Mr. Couture about potential 'regulatory arbitrage' in the COMFIT wind tariff structure, where developers may exploit the disparity between small and large wind tariffs by installing multiple small turbines instead of a single larger project, leading to inefficiencies and higher costs for ratepayers.

- DICTUM DIGITAL INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS million BTU, if I understand it Page 792 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 10 profit of around $2 million 11 MR. COADY: Yes. 12 MR. DOEHLER: which would give you 13 a 13 percent return on equity per your sch...

AI summary The discussion revolves around financial figures, return on equity, and the impact of revenue changes on profitability. It also references the need for a COMFIT assessment and reassessment of assumptions related to technology and size to determine a new equilibrium.

- DICTUM DIGITAL INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS is, if I were to tell you that I agreed with Mr. Pynn's 1 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 Page 883 comment that outside equity is looking for in the range of 12 you want to direct me to something? 13 MR. V...

AI summary The discussion revolves around the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board's consideration of changes to wind and tidal energy tariffs. The conversation questions whether the proposed rate design, which would pay more for smaller turbines, is cost-effective and whether the evidence supports such changes.