Topic:"Demand Side Management" in M12339

ion in M06214, was premised on both transmission and distribution connected generators. Its evidence provided a graphical representation of the market and said this (p.41): Figure 1 above depicts the elements of the disaggregated RtR tarif...

AI summary The text discusses Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s (NSPI) resistance to distribution-connected generation in the Renewable to Retail (RtR) market, despite a previous Board decision (M06214) that allowed it. REI has identified a gap in tariffs and wants to aggregate surplus energy from customers with on-site solar generation. NSPI argues that existing tariffs are only for selling energy to RtR customers, not purchasing surplus energy.

Next Steps Addressing the challenges above will be necessary to permit an interruptible customer to migrate to RtR supply and remain as an interruptible customer. NS Power cannot progress further absent Renewall's confirmation that it unde...

AI summary NS Power requires Renewall to confirm its understanding of the complexities and costs of providing interruptible service and to outline terms for offering such service, including penalties for non-compliance. Due to limited interruptible customers and uncertainty, NS Power recommends assessing transitions on a case-by-case basis or exploring a pilot project.