VI.A. Background In this chapter, we review and assess NSPI's procurement and supply management of biomass fuel. We begin by explaining NSPI's biomass fuel-fired generator, the Port Hawkesbury Biomass Unit ("PHB"). Next, we look at NSPI's...
AI summary This section provides an overview of NSPI's biomass fuel procurement and supply management during the Audit Period. It covers topics such as the PHB generator, fuel consumption, supply contracts, procurement process, and inventory adjustments, as well as actions taken in response to prior audit recommendations.
VII.C. Conclusions Conclusion VII-1: NSPI does not appear to have completed the analyses made in Recommendation VII-1 from the previous FAM audit, which recommended that "[t]his quantification should include a quantification of risk mitiga...
AI summary The conclusions highlight that NSPI did not complete risk mitigation analyses as recommended, excluded such analyses in evaluating FT contracts, and appropriately managed some FT contracts and tariff negotiations. NSPI also expects reduced reliance on natural gas due to environmental changes and has an evolving philosophy on long-term FT contracts.
ing in the 54,833 MWh of undelivered Supplemental Block energy as of the beginning of the Audit Period, NSPI enjoyed a surplus of 6,797 MWh of Supplemental Block energy at the end of the Audit Period. Conclusion XII-14: NSPI and NLH agreed...
AI summary NSPI and NLH disagree on the classification of 61.2 GWh of undelivered Base Block energy from August-December 2021. NSPI claims it should be Block B energy, requiring NLH to provide compensation energy, while NLH argues it should be Block A, fulfilling its obligations under the ECA. The parties are at an impasse and must proceed through mediation, arbitration, or litigation.