Topic:"Energy Efficiency Budgets" in M12499

Summary of Deliverable / Commitment Detail & Context Source 1 Due by / Completed on Status rate design scorecard to discuss the assessment of TVP cost reflectivity Examine alignment of TVP pricing with avoided cost and determine implicatio...

AI summary The document outlines various deliverables related to the Time-of-Use Tariff Program (TVP), including a review of the TVP's cost reflectivity, alignment with avoided costs, and the application of Energy Loss Cost Calculations (ELCC). It also discusses potential structures for seasonally adjusted default rates, opportunities for behind-the-meter energy storage, and the role of TVP in system peaking.

CUSTOMER CHARGE per month Effective January 1, 2024 $19.17 ENERGY CHARGE cents per kilowatt-hour During a Critical Peak Event Non-critical Peak Hours Effective January 1, 2024 142.256 14.290 Effective November 1, 2024 169.310 14.222 Effect...

AI summary The document outlines the customer charge and energy charge effective from January 1, 2024, with a significant increase in the Critical Peak Event rate. The Critical Peak Event is defined as a four-hour duration during the Winter Period, between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM, Monday to Sunday.

Effective December 1, 2025, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB, Board) Decision[1](#page-26-0) on NS Power's Application for 2025/26 Time-varying Pricing (TVP) Tariffs (M12499): - The Interim Energy Charge applies in all...

AI summary Effective December 1, 2025, the Nova Scotia Energy Board's decision on NS Power's TVP Tariff application includes an Interim Energy Charge, restrictions on Critical Peak Events, and provisions for notifying customers when system functionality is restored, with varying timelines depending on the restoration date.

INTERIM ENERGY CHARGE Effective November 1, 2025, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB, Board) Decision[1](#page-62-0) on NS Power's Application for 2025/26 Time-varying Pricing (TVP) Tariffs (M12499): - The Interim Energy...

AI summary The Interim Energy Charge, effective November 1, 2025, applies during periods when system functionality is unavailable and is set to standard offer rates. It outlines billing procedures and conditions for restoring TVP rates depending on when system functionality is restored.

49 Each TVP Tariff has a different rate code than other TVP and non-TVP Tariffs. For instance, the Domestic Service customers take service under rate code 02 or 03 and Domestic CPP customers are on rate code 70. 50 TVP customer bills show...

AI summary The text discusses the structure of TVP Tariffs, including different rate codes for Domestic Service and Domestic CPP customers, and the complexity of customer bills when rates are modified. It also mentions potential additional costs associated with aligning TVP rates with SOR rates for TVP Season.

1 M12499 – Board Decision, 325286, page 5. October 28, 2025. cents per kilowatt-hour Interim Energy Charge During a Critical Peak Event For the first 200 kilowatt hours per month per maximum demand For all additional kilowatt-hours Effecti...

AI summary The document outlines the interim energy charge rates during a Critical Peak Event, effective December 1, 2025, and provides historical rates effective February 2, 2023, and January 1, 2024. The Critical Peak Event is defined as a four-hour period during the Winter Period, between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

INTERIM ENERGY CHARGE Effective November 1, 2025, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB, Board) Decision[1](#page-20-0) on NS Power's Application for 2025/26 Time-varying Pricing (TVP) Tariffs (M12499): - The Interim Energy...

AI summary The Interim Energy Charge becomes effective November 1, 2025, applying to all hours during winter and non-winter periods. It is set to standard offer rates until system functionality is restored. NS Power must notify TVP customers when functionality is restored and will resume approved TVP rates subject to specific timelines.

Summary of Deliverable / Commitment Detail & Context Source 1 Due by / Completed on Status The Board finds that if NS Power's assessment determines the demand charge is not a deterrent and/or the cause of lower commercial customer enrollme...

AI summary The document outlines directives for Nova Scotia Power (NSP) related to the Time-Varying Pricing (TVP) program, including improving customer engagement, revisiting incentive structures, and reporting on load characteristics and recruitment tactics. These actions are part of ongoing regulatory oversight and evaluation processes.