Topic:"Distribution" in M13008

incurred to support the DAS Tariff function, these will be deferred for future recovery. The proposed RtR market tariffs and revised LRS Terms and Conditions are provided as Attachments 4 to 12 . NS Power and REI have determined no changes...

AI summary The document outlines that costs related to the DAS Tariff will be deferred for future recovery. NS Power and REI have determined that no changes are required to several RtR Market elements, with changes limited to segregating LRS customer load and distribution-connected generation for accurate billing and tariff development, enabled by AMI technology.

Summary: Distribution Tariff & Distribution Tariff Rate - The Distribution Tariff and the associated Distribution Tariff Rates relate to the provision of Distribution System Access to RtR Customers to enable the connection of the RtR Custo...

AI summary The Distribution Tariff and its associated rates govern how RtR Customers connect to the Distribution System. It is the only tariff paid directly by RtR Customers, while other tariffs are paid by Licenced Retail Suppliers. The tariff includes sections on definitions, purpose, scope, board approval, responsibilities, and other operational aspects.

Proposed Changes: Distribution Tariff & Distribution Tariff Rate (continued) - 3. Address how losses would apply to both distribution connected generation and net billing surplus - o There remains uncertainty regarding the application of l...

AI summary The document discusses uncertainty around how distribution system losses apply to distribution connected generation and net billing surplus. A proposed approach is to assume that such supply is not subject to losses, but this requires confirmation from Nova Scotia Power to ensure no incremental system costs are incurred.

1. Single forecast for both transmission and distribution level generation o There appears to be general acceptance that an initial, simplified approach to forecasting may be most suitable to allow for a single forecast provided that cover...

AI summary The text suggests that a simplified approach to forecasting is generally accepted to create a single forecast covering both transmission and distribution level generation, which can be compared to actual metered generation.

2. Impact of the treatment of losses o Depending on how distribution losses are integrated into the tariffs, and working under the assumption that the OATT will continue to be calculated based on metered load, there exists the possibility...

AI summary The text discusses the potential overcharging of the Load Resource Service (LRS) if distribution losses are not properly integrated into tariffs, particularly under the assumption that the OATT is calculated based on metered load rather than distribution supply, which may have lower losses.

Ontario: Distribution Generation Network Charges The Ontario Energy Board has approved specific rate classes for distributed generation for two of the province's distributors

AI summary The Ontario Energy Board has approved specific rate classes for distributed generation for two of the province's distributors.

RTR Tariff Update Consideration - The Standby Service Tariff requires calculation of the capacity value of LRS' generation. The calculation and methodology relating to the capacity contribution factor and related credit remain under discus...

AI summary The document discusses the need to update the RTR Tariff, including the Standby Service Tariff and the creation of a new Distribution-connected Aggregation Service (DAS) Tariff. It highlights uncertainty regarding the development of the RTR distributed generation market and the potential future oversight role of IESO-NS. Simplifying assumptions and future reviews are recommended.

AVAILABILITY This DAS Tariff is applicable to the LRS in order to facilitate the purchase of RtR Customer Distribution-connected Generation by the LRS and the delivery and sale of this generation and LRS Distribution-connected Generation t...

AI summary The DAS Tariff applies to the LRS to enable the purchase of RtR Customer Distribution-connected Generation by the LRS and the delivery and sale of this generation and LRS Distribution-connected Generation to LRS Customers. The tariff is subject to specific conditions, including a valid LRS Participation Agreement with NS Power and the purchaser being an NS Power customer under the Distribution Tariff.

APPLICABILITY - (1) An LRS taking service under this DAS Tariff shall also take service under the Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT), the Standby Service Tariff, the Energy Balancing Service Tariff, and the Renewable to Retail Market T...

AI summary The DAS Tariff requires LRS to take service under multiple other tariffs, including OATT and Standby Service. NS Power will track customer imports and exports to support billing and commercial arrangements under the DAS and related tariffs.

2. PURPOSE OF THE DISTRIBUTION TARIFF In accordance with the provisions of the Act and the regulations made thereunder, NS Power will, subject to the terms of this Distribution Tariff, provide Distribution System Access to RtR Customers to...

AI summary The purpose of the Distribution Tariff is to enable RtR Customers to connect to the Distribution System, as mandated by the Act and its regulations, with NS Power providing Distribution System Access under the terms of the tariff.

7. NS POWER RESPONSIBILITIES NS Power shall be responsible for: - (a) provision of Distribution System Access; - (b) processing RtR Customer Transaction Request Applications that are received from an LRS on behalf of the RtR Customer; - (c...

AI summary NS Power is responsible for providing distribution system access, processing customer transaction requests from LRS on behalf of RtR customers, providing billing data, and acting as a point of contact for distribution access service. NS Power is not responsible for supplying electricity or monitoring contracts between LRS and RtR customers.

10.1 Provision and Ownership NS Power will provide, install and seal all revenue class meters as necessary for application of this Distribution Tariff. The meters will be used for determining charges for Distribution System Access under th...

AI summary NS Power is responsible for providing, installing, and sealing revenue class meters for RtR Customers under the Distribution Tariff. These meters are required for determining distribution charges and must meet specific regulatory requirements. The ownership of all metering equipment remains with NS Power.

11.1 Application of Distribution Tariff Rates The Distribution Tariff amounts payable by the RtR Customer will be calculated by NS Power using the RtR Customer's meter readings and the Distribution Tariff Rate Schedule applicable to the Rt...

AI summary This section outlines how Nova Scotia Power calculates distribution tariff amounts for RtR Customers based on meter readings and applicable rate schedules. It also states that if an RtR Customer's operational or consumption characteristics change, NS Power will adjust the applicable distribution tariff rate accordingly.

CHARGES Distribution Tariff energy and demand charges are applicable to RtR Customer metered energy and demand. Where LRSs are purchasing electricity from customers with Distribution-connected Generation, Distribution Tariff energy and dem...

AI summary The document outlines the application of Distribution Tariff energy and demand charges to RtR Customers and LRSs purchasing electricity from customers with Distribution-connected Generation, specifying that charges apply only to customer imports and exclude exports to the system.

14.1 Provision and Ownership - 14.1.1 NS Power will install and seal all revenue class meters for the purpose of measuring the output of the LRS' generation resources and the RtR Customer's load, including any export from bidirectional met...

AI summary This section outlines NS Power's responsibilities regarding the installation, ownership, and regulation of revenue class meters for LRS generation resources and RtR Customers. It specifies that NS Power will install and maintain these meters, which will be used for billing and load settlement purposes. Metering equipment remains NS Power's property and must comply with applicable regulations.

2. PURPOSE OF THE DISTRIBUTION TARIFF In accordance with the provisions of the Act and the regulations made thereunder, NS Power will, subject to the terms of this Distribution Tariff, provide Distribution System Access to RtR Customers to...

AI summary The purpose of the Distribution Tariff is to provide access to the distribution system for Retail to Retail (RtR) customers, in accordance with the Act and its regulations, enabling them to connect to the system.

9. INTERRUPTION OF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ACCESS Notwithstanding any term of this Distribution Tariff, NS Power shall have the right to suspend or interrupt, in whole or in part, the provision of Distribution System Access for the purpose of...

AI summary NS Power has the right to suspend or interrupt distribution system access for safety or maintenance purposes, provided they make reasonable efforts to minimize the duration of such interruptions. Customers remain obligated to pay charges during these periods and resume usage once service is restored.

11.3 Real Power Losses Distribution System Real Power Losses associated with Distribution System Access are incorporated in the Distribution Tariff rates applicable to each RtR Customer's rate class. The RtR Customer is responsible for the...

AI summary Real power losses in the distribution system are included in the distribution tariff rates for each Retail to Retail (RtR) customer's rate class, and the RtR customer is responsible for these costs.