Topic:"Cost Recovery" in M13119

2027 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) NS Power Application October 1, 2026 NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary This document is an application by NS Power for the 2027 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR), submitted on October 1, 2026, and marked as non-confidential.

1 2.0 2027 DSM COST RECOVERY RIDER 3 Figure 1 provides the 2027 DCRR by rate component and customer class. Figure 2 provides the - 4 2027 DCRR direct monthly payments for the OATT MEUs. The DCRR charges for 2027 were - 5 developed in accor...

AI summary This section introduces the 2027 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR), which outlines the cost recovery charges for demand-side management (DSM) programs. The DCRR is structured by rate component and customer class, and the charges were developed in alignment with the 2026-2027 General Rate Application (M12451).

1 Figure 2 – Direct DSM Billings for OATT MEUs MEUs Direct Monthly Payments in dollars Annual Payments in dollars Antigonish 18,134 217,605 Berwick 3,818 45,813 Mahone Bay 8,537 102,439 Riverport 842 10,102 Total 31,330 375,959 - 2 Consist...

AI summary Figure 2 presents direct monthly and annual payments for Direct DSM billings to OATT MEUs, including Antigonish, Berwick, Mahone Bay, and Riverport. The text indicates that DSM costs will be recovered from OATT MEUs in line with prior practice.

DATE FILED: October 1, 2026 Page 14 of 14 COLUMN A B C D E Line # 2027 PCR - Allocation of 2027 Program Costs among Customer Classes Rate Class 2027 PCR Sales Forecast (kWh) PCR Riders (cents/kWh) Direct Monthly Payments -1 Residential $30...

AI summary The document presents the allocation of 2027 Program Costs among customer classes, including the PCR (Performance Credit Rider) and associated financial figures. It outlines the distribution of costs and payments across different rate classes and includes a reference to the filing of Appendix A-2 of the 2027 DSM Cost Recovery Rider.

DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT COST RECOVERY RIDER (DCRR) The monthly amount computed under each of the rate schedules to which this DSM Cost Recovery Rider is applicable shall be increased or decreased by the DCRR at a class-specific rate per kil...

AI summary The document outlines the formula for calculating the Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR), which is determined by adding the Performance Credit Rider (PCR) and the Balanced Account (BA) on a class-specific rate per kilowatt hour of consumption.

PCR = Program Cost Recovery The PCR includes all estimated costs for the upcoming calendar year for the DSM Plan that has been requested by the Franchise Holder and approved by the NSEB (Approved DSM). It includes the cost of planning, dev...

AI summary The Program Cost Recovery (PCR) includes estimated costs for the Approved DSM Plan, covering planning, development, implementation, and administrative expenses. These costs are calculated using the cost allocation methodology outlined in Schedule B to the tariff.

2027 DSM Cost Recovery Rider Charges The Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) charges, along with its components, (PCR) and (BA), for the period from the approved effective date of January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027 are as f...

AI summary The document outlines the Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) charges for the year 2027, including its components, the Performance Credit Rider (PCR) and the Balanced Account (BA), effective from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027.

DSM Cost Allocation Method - Step 1 Allocate the class and participation benefits by directly assigning 100% of the DSM investment identified for each participating customer class. - Step 2 For NS Power bundled service customers, divide th...

AI summary The document outlines a five-step method for allocating DSM (Demand Side Management) costs. It involves allocating costs by customer class, calculating recovery based on anticipated electricity sales, direct billing for certain customers, and annual true-up adjustments based on specific guidelines.