Topic:"Cost Recovery" in M12782

(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 2 file proposed amendments for Board review and approval when it is in a position to do so. 3 4 (f) Distribution Network Upgrade costs are currently...

AI summary The text discusses Distribution Network Upgrade costs borne by Interconnection Customers under the SSGIA and requests information regarding the resolution of cybersecurity impacts on CNMP administration, including costs and recovery from ratepayers. NS Power will file proposed amendments for Board review once ready.

NS Power recovers these incremental administrative and operational costs through the Program's charges and fees which are billed to the CNMP participant and are not transferred to non-participating ratepayers. For Class 1 CNMP projects tha...

AI summary The document outlines how NS Power recovers incremental administrative and operational costs from CNMP participants, including service upgrades and distribution network improvements. It also references the recovery of costs related to customer exports under the Electricity Act and cites relevant board orders and reports.

Request IR-6: - a) Please confirm that the estimated value totals in Appendix A, Worksheet 2025 CNMP Summary, Cells G50 and L50 are the estimated annual value of sales offset by CNMP generation. Please clarify whether this is the amount of...

AI summary Request IR-6 seeks clarification on the estimated annual value of sales offset by CNMP generation, total avoided costs for behind-the-meter and grid-exported solar energy, and a comparison between avoided costs and incremental costs for exported energy.

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.