Topic:"Cost Recovery" in M12954

llows as reasonable and prudent. NS Power's financing costs (i.e. its weighted average cost of capital) were most recently approved by the Board in M12451 as the just and reasonable cost of financing. The application of WACC to determine t...

AI summary NS Power argues that its weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is reasonable and prudent, referencing Board approval in M12451. It supports the use of WACC in calculating financing costs and emphasizes established regulatory practices. NS Power also requests the opportunity to provide final submissions and opposes granting LEI the same right, suggesting a paper hearing with the option to convert to an oral hearing.

Background Below is a brief summary of current treatment of financing costs for the five deferral/variance accounts, which would be reviewed as part of this proceeding. Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider ("DCRR"): In the DCRR Decis...

AI summary The document outlines the current treatment of financing costs for various deferral and variance accounts, including the DCRR, FAM, SCRR, Securitization Deferral, and DDA. It references past decisions and the application of interest rates, such as the Bank of Canada policy rate plus 1.75% or NS Power's WACC, and highlights pending decisions in a generic proceeding.