Topic:"Energy Efficiency Financing" in M12451

2026-2027 GRA Direct Evidence Appendix 1A Page 2 of 7 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) OP-01 NS Power / Emera Regulated Annual Reports Attachment 1 – NS Power 2024 Q3 MD&A Attachment 2 – NS Power 2024 Financial Statements Attach...

AI summary This document lists various attachments and evidence submitted as part of the 2026-2027 GRA Direct Evidence Appendix 1A. It includes financial reports, organizational charts, benchmarking studies, asset listings, maintenance schedules, fuel specifications, IPP contracts, reliability statistics, and presentations by analysts and bondholders.

int Tupper, Trenton and Tufts Cove Generating Stations, Tufts Cove Combined Cycle Plant and NS Power's Combustion Turbine Fleet. REDACTED Appendix 7A – OM&G Costs by Group Figure 7A-3: Power Production 2024 Actuals vs. 2025 Budget ($ Milli...

AI summary The document outlines the forecasted increase in operating and maintenance (OM&G) costs for power production in Nova Scotia, including factors such as increased contract expenses at Tufts Cove, regulatory requirements, and environmental costs. It also notes cost reductions due to the transfer of certain expenses to other categories, with forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027.

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2026-2027 GRA Direct Evidence Appendix 7B Page 1 of 2 2024 Compliance 2024 Compliance Restated TOTAL CORPORATE GROUPS 95,631 - 26 2 - 262 95,897 Head Office 3.56 3.561 Thermal Plants 42,75 42,752...

AI summary The document presents a compliance report for 2024, detailing financial and operational data across various corporate groups and departments, including energy production, asset management, and environmental services. The data includes figures for head office, thermal plants, renewable energy sources, and other operational segments, with some entries showing discrepancies or restatements.

- table. 4 Intermediate Generation Unit Net Book Value Current Classification New Classification Tufts Cove 1 $16.5M 46.3% Energy 5.3% Energy 53.7% Demand 94.7% Demand 46.3% Energy 18.4% Energy Tufts Cove 2 $28.8M 53.7% Demand 81.6% Demand...

AI summary The table shows changes in the classification of intermediate generation units at Tufts Cove from energy to demand, with significant shifts in percentages and net book values. The average classification also reflects a notable change from demand to energy.

4 Table 2 – Summary of NS Power Proposed Methodology Status Quo Change Generation • Allocation except for treatment of purchased power • No initial classification to energy for environmental and fuel conversion reasons • Use system load fa...

AI summary NS Power proposes changes to its methodology for classifying and allocating costs related to generation, transmission, and distribution. Key changes include refunctionalizing radial-to-generation, using system load factors for classification, and creating new storage sub-functions. These changes aim to improve cost allocation and align with updated regulatory practices.

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) REDACTED 2026-2027 GRA Direct Evidence Appendix 12C Page 8 of 25 Power System Line Loss Study Technical Report Methodology to Compute Loss Allocation Factors Transformer losses – Comprised of loa...

AI summary This document outlines the methodology for computing loss allocation factors in a power system line loss study, focusing on transformer losses, which include load losses (copper losses) and no-load losses (hysteresis and eddy-current losses). Power and energy losses are quantified in kilowatts and kilowatt-hours, respectively.

4.2 Distribution losses NS Power relies on a combination of Georeferenced Information System (GIS) data, CYME Power System Engineering software, SCADA monitoring, and metering data from AMI and MV90 systems. A key component of the distribu...

AI summary NS Power uses GIS data, CYME software, SCADA, and metering systems to model distribution losses. The model has limitations, including partial SCADA coverage and lack of secondary cabling data. A load flow study estimated 52.55 MW in distribution losses, or 2.93% of total demand, with a sensitivity analysis adjusting customer demand by ±10% to assess marginal losses.

6 Submission: Goods/Service Goods/Service CAD $ Value Short Description Provider Receiver _ NS Power NS Power Energy 2024 - Gas Sales Marketing Inc. Emera Energy NS Power 2024 - Gas Purchased Brooklyn Power NS Power 2024 – Power Corporatio...

AI summary The submission includes tables detailing financial transactions, such as gas and power sales and purchases, and provides information on export and import power calculations. It also references confidential attachments related to fuel supply studies and power calculations over specific financial timeframes.

Composition - (a) Merchantability. The gas shall be commercially free, under continuous gas flow conditions, from objectionable odors (except those required by applicable regulations), solid matter, dust, gums, and gum-forming constituents...

AI summary The text outlines the specifications for the quality and composition of gas, including limits on odor, oxygen, non-hydrocarbon gases, liquids, hydrogen sulphide, sulphur, temperature, water vapor, liquefiable hydrocarbons, and microbiological agents. Specific standards and testing methods are provided.

CONFIDENTIAL Pe riod-to-date - > <- Y ear-to-date - > Full Year Prior YTD C urr/Prior YT Actual Forecast Variance Actual Forecast Variance Forecast Actual Variance Solid Fuel Tonnes MMBTU Costs $ per Tonne $ per MMBTU Bunker C Barrels MMBT...

AI summary The text presents a table with data on fuel costs and generation by fuel type, including metrics such as tonnes, MMBTU, costs per unit, and generation in MWh. It includes categories like Solid Fuel, Bunker C, and Furnace, and provides information on costs, adjustments, and additives. The table appears to be part of a financial or operational report.

Average fuel costs per MWh increased year-to-date 2025 compared to 2024 due to unfavourable generation mix driven by increased purchased power, increased generation from oil and solid fuel, and lower delivery of the NS Block due to prior p...

AI summary Average fuel costs per MWh increased in 2025 compared to 2024 due to an unfavourable generation mix, including increased purchased power, oil and solid fuel generation, and lower delivery of the NS Block. Increased OBPS compliance and Maritime Link assessment costs also contributed, though these were partially offset by decreased natural gas generation.

Key initiatives - Established a $5M Emera Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ("DEI") Fund. - $5M USD Endowment to support the Clean Energy Research Center in the University of Southern Florida College of Engineering - Large scale investments...

AI summary The document outlines key initiatives by Emera, including the establishment of a $5M DEI Fund, a $5M USD endowment for a clean energy research center, and significant investments in innovation and entrepreneurship. It also highlights community engagement efforts, such as 31,500 volunteer hours by Emera employees in 2022.

CLEANER & MORE RELIABLE CAPITAL PROJECTS (2024-2026) 1 Tampa Electric – Storm Hardening $ 795 Tampa Electric – Solar Investments 690 Tampa Electric – Grid Modernization, AMI and LED 550 Nova Scotia Power – Reliability Projects 650 New Mexi...

AI summary The document outlines capital projects related to cleaner and more reliable energy initiatives from 2024 to 2026, including storm hardening, solar investments, grid modernization, and battery storage, with a total investment of $5,150 million. Approximately 60% of the total investment is allocated to various projects.

Delivering Value at Tampa Electric • Solar investments have saved customers $320M USD in avoided fuel costs 1

AI summary Solar investments by Tampa Electric have saved customers $320M USD in avoided fuel costs, highlighting the financial benefits of renewable energy initiatives.

MANDATORY SUSTAINABILITY FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES Emera has formed a cross-functional Task Force to help ensure our readiness for mandatory climate-related disclosures and other sustainability disclosures currently under consideration by cert...

AI summary Emera has established a cross-functional Task Force to prepare for mandatory climate-related and sustainability disclosures required by Canadian securities regulators. The company has aligned with TCFD recommendations in its sustainability reporting for several years, aiding in readiness for future disclosure requirements.

10.15% 10.39% 8.56% 16.89% 11.46% 8.69% 9.94% 13.00% 11.95% 9.56% 5.54% 34.37% 10.67% https://myemera.sharepoint.com/sites/NSP-RA-RC/20262027 GRA Files/2026-2027 GRA SR-01 Att 14 Exhibit 4 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2026-2...

AI summary The summary provides an overview of hydro facilities, including installed capacity, gross plant cost, and net book value for Annapolis, Wreck Cove, Wind, Other, and Total hydro facilities. This data is presented in a table format.

9 4.4.1 Heat Pumps 10 11 Heat pump usage continues to grow in the province as more customers find heat pumps an efficient 12 way to heat and cool buildings as well as providing environmental and financial benefits. The end-13 use model use...

AI summary Heat pump adoption in Nova Scotia is increasing rapidly, driven by grants and financing options. The 2025 forecast estimates 48% of customers using heat pumps, with strong uptake expected to continue due to available incentives. The hybrid electrification scenario is being used, which includes backup heating systems for cold days.

1 4.4.4 Solar Generation (PV) 2 3 Solar generation consists of two main types – distributed small-scale solar (mainly rooftop) that 4 falls under NS Power's net metering program, and small- to large-scale generation that is fed directly on...

AI summary The document discusses solar generation in Nova Scotia, highlighting the two main types: distributed small-scale solar under NS Power's net metering program and larger-scale solar fed directly to the grid. It provides data on current installations, capacity, and generation, and forecasts growth due to incentives like Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs and Canada Greener Homes financing.

REDACTED 1 MW in 2026 and then to MW in 2027 which will result in a reduced reliance on solid 2 fuel generation in those years. 3 4 (b) The SO2 emissions CoV will also result in lower generation from natural gas as solid fuel 5 is forecast...

AI summary The document discusses projected energy generation and emissions trends from 2024 to 2027, noting reduced reliance on solid fuel and natural gas due to increased renewable energy. It also highlights lower GHG compliance costs in 2026 and 2027, and mentions modeling of surplus energy and bilateral energy purchases.

SUMMARY OF CURVE FITTING RESULTS - PCT SURV BALANCED AREAS PLACEMENT BAND 1957-2023 005 EXPERIENCE BAND 2020-2023 SURVIVOR CURVE RESID RANGE OF MEAS FIT SURVIVOR CURVE RESID MEAS RANGE OF FIT 51.6-S0 49.5-S0.5 47.9-S1 46.8-S1.5 3.65 0 - 58...

AI summary The summary presents curve fitting results for survivor curves across different placement and experience bands from 1957 to 2023. The data includes residuals, measurement ranges, and fit values, with a note that the segment between 85.0 and 15.0 percent surviving is highlighted.

ORIGINAL LIFE TABLE, CONT. AVG AGE RET 16.3 001 EXPERIENCE ANALYSIS PLACEMENT BAND 1933-2023 EXPERIENCE BAND 1945-2023 AGE AT EXPOSURES AT RETIREMENTS PCT SURV BEGIN OF BEGINNING OF DURING AGE RETMT SURV BEGIN OF INTERVAL AGE INTERVAL INTE...

AI summary The text provides a continuation of the original life table, including average age at retirement, exposure data, and survival percentages across various age intervals. It includes a table with statistical data on retirements and survival rates. The page number and attachment reference are also noted.

Method - Step 1 Allocate the system benefits to all applicable customer classes, as 25% of the total Approved DSM program costs, in accordance with the COSS methodology per the most recent rate case decision. - Step 21 Allocate the class a...

AI summary The method outlines a multi-step process for allocating and recovering DSM program costs across customer classes. It involves allocating system benefits, class benefits, calculating total recovery amounts, and adjusting annually based on actual experience.

Defined Contribution Plan The Company also provides a defined contribution pension plan for certain employees. The Company's contribution for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $7 million (2023 – $6 million).

AI summary The Company provides a defined contribution pension plan for certain employees, with contributions of $7 million in 2024, up from $6 million in 2023.

As at December 31, 2024, future minimum lease payments to be received for each of the next five years and in aggregate thereafter are as follows: millions of dollars 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Thereafter Total Minimum lease payments to be re...

AI summary The text presents a table showing future minimum lease payments to be received by the company for each of the next five years and in aggregate thereafter, as of December 31, 2024. The section title 'RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS' suggests that the following content will discuss transactions involving related parties.

Transactions between the Company and its related parties reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows: For the Year ended millions of dollars December 31 Nature of Service Presentation 20...

AI summary The document details transactions between the Company and related parties, including sales and purchases of services and energy, as well as the issuance of common shares to Emera. Notable figures include a significant decrease in shares issued in 2024 compared to 2023.

Supply Chain Risk NSPI's ability to meet customer energy requirements, respond to storm-related disruptions and invest in capital in a cost-effective and timely manner are dependent on maintaining an efficient supply chain. Domestic and gl...

AI summary NSPI's operations are vulnerable to supply chain risks, including delays, cost increases, and shortages due to domestic and global issues, inflation, labor shortages, and regulatory changes. These risks could impact the company's ability to meet customer needs and invest in capital projects.

Heavy Fuel Oil: NSPI periodically enters into physical and/or financial contracts based on forecast heavy fuel oil purchases to meet load and system security requirements. Volumes exposed to market prices are managed using financial instru...

AI summary NSPI manages heavy fuel oil requirements through physical and financial contracts, using a hedging program to mitigate market price risks. As of December 31, 2024, all forecast heavy fuel oil needs for 2025 are fully hedged.

1 Request IR-36: 2 3 Reference: Exhibit N-3 GRA Direct Evidence, Section 2.2 FAM Treatment 4 5 a) Please reconcile the forecast total FAM balance owing from customers at the end of 6 2025 of approximately $94 million (from the August 2025...

AI summary The document addresses discrepancies in the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) balance, reconciling the forecasted balance of approximately $94 million at the end of 2025 with the FAM deferral balance in RB-2-16. The increase is attributed to higher HFO consumption during winter 2025, constrained by the delayed SO2 emissions Certificate of Variance and increased natural gas prices. Additionally, provincial legislation affecting biomass energy prices at Brooklyn Power contributed to the increase in FAM fuel costs.

REDACTED 1 Request IR-51: 7 initiatives or processes to increase efficiencies and reduce costs for customers. 8 9 Response IR-54: 10 11 In addition to the numerous initiatives identified in s. 1.5.7, which will continue throughout the 12 2...

AI summary The response outlines various initiatives and processes aimed at increasing efficiencies and reducing costs for customers, including the GRA process, cost-saving efforts, and collaborations with stakeholders to achieve savings through measures like the purchase of receivables and adjustments to sulphur emission regulations.

The analysis also compares the performance of NSPI's fossil plants against peer plants. NSPI data was compared to cost data from publicly-available sources such as FERC and EIA, as well as non-publicly-available data from S&P Global Market...

AI summary The analysis compares the performance of NSPI's fossil plants with peer plants using data from FERC, EIA, and S&P Global Market Intelligence, which models unit-level cost data based on emissions, locational marginal pricing, and dispatch data.

- o They do an inspection of the whole system every two years - Just a visual drive-by and making sure everything is good - o Every 7 years, they'll do a detailed inspection of each pole - Just visual inspections at the pole - A lot of que...

AI summary NSPI conducts regular inspections of poles and overhead conductors, with replacements driven by storm damage, load growth, new services, voltage conversions, and third-party damage. Load growth and electrification trends are increasing the need for infrastructure upgrades and capacity planning over the next 20 years.

3"> N-6 – 2026-2027 GRA Direct Evidence Appendix 7C page 28. 1 constructed under the Eastern Clean Energy Initiative was $3.4 million for other goods and services in 2024C. [111](#page-32-0) 2

AI summary The document references a $3.4 million expenditure under the Eastern Clean Energy Initiative for other goods and services in 2024C, as noted in a direct evidence appendix.

3. Energy Transition: The transition to zero-carbon energy is momentous and necessary We are amidst the biggest energy-system transformation since NS Power's beginnings. In the zero-carbon future, we will waste much less energy, and the en...

AI summary The transition to zero-carbon energy is essential for reducing climate change impacts and creating affordable energy services. Nova Scotia has made progress in energy efficiency but has slipped in rankings. The Board should increase investments in energy-efficiency retrofits, especially for low-income households, to reduce energy poverty and support economic opportunities from the net-zero transition.

UTILITY RATE PROCEEDINGS IN WHICH TESTIMONY HAS BEEN PRESENTED BY JACOB POUS ALASKA Southern Union Gas Company 2738, 2958, 3002, 3018, 3019 Cons. Cost of Service, Rate Design, Depreciation Southern Union Gas Company 6968 Interim & Cons. Af...

AI summary Jacob Pous has provided testimony in multiple utility rate proceedings involving Southern Union Gas Company, covering topics such as cost of service, rate design, depreciation, affiliate transactions, and rate base. These proceedings include various consolidated and interim cases with different focus areas.

Submissions Submissions were made by the Three Fires Group Inc. and Minogi Corp. (TFG/Minogi), as well as the Caldwell First Nation (CFN) and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (CFN/MCFN). Three proposals were made by TFG/Minogi, whic...

AI summary Submissions were made by TFG/Minogi and CFN/MCFN regarding risk premiums, WACC, and concurrent cost recovery for Indigenous equity participation and large projects. CFN/MCFN emphasized the need for engagement with First Nations and addressing their unique interests in the OEB's cost of capital policies.

Home bias CCC stated that LEI and Dr. Cleary addressed the existence of a home bias exhibited by Canadian investors. While accepting that there is an integrated Canadian-U.S. capital market, and that investors will examine both Canadian an...

AI summary CCC and LEI acknowledged the existence of a home bias among Canadian investors, while SEC also agreed with the concept. However, EDA argued there was no evidence of home bias, calling the suggestion speculative.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 1 OF 5 (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE INDUSTRIAL (9) PHP (10) MUNICIPAL (11) UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) DEMAND CL...

AI summary The exhibit presents a detailed breakdown of various generation functions and their associated costs categorized by different demand classes and sectors. It includes data for steam, hydro, wind, and other generation plants, along with allocation factors for each category.

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL EXPENSES (2) PROD. EXPENSES (3) TRANS. EXPENSES (4) DIST. EXPENSES (5) RETAIL EXPENSES (6) DIRECT EXPENSES POWER PRODUCTION (1) (2) FUEL PURCHASED POWER: $366,094 $310,870 $0 $0 $0 $55,224 (3) OTHER THAN...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of expenses related to power production, including fuel purchased power, biomass, wind, imports, and operating and maintenance costs for various generation sources. The data is organized by different expense categories such as production, transmission, and distribution expenses.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE INDUSTRIAL (9) PHP (10) MUNICIPAL (11) UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) (2) (3)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s generation and fuel purchases across different categories and customer segments, including biomass, wind, and imports, with various allocation factors and financial figures.

CLASS : PHP CLASS : PHP RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $43,157 $19,199 $2,111 $3,263 $1...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenue for the Power House Program (PHP) in Nova Scotia, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail components. It includes figures for fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return costs, as well as total costs and unit costs per kilowatt-hour.

FOR AUGUST 2027 (1) MWH SALES (2) ENERGY LINE LOSSES (3) ENERGY REQUIREMENT (4) CLASS NON- COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (5) SYSTEM COINCIDENT FACTOR (6) SYSTEM COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (7) DEMAND LINE LOSSES (8) SYSTEM COIN. PEAK DMD. (KW) (9) SYSTEM...

AI summary The document presents a table with energy sales, losses, and demand data for different customer classes in August 2027. It includes metrics such as energy requirement, system coincidence factor, and demand line losses, with a total of 782,190 MWH sold and 6.0% energy losses. The table also includes subtotals and totals for various categories, including shore power and real-time pricing.

FOR NOVEMBER 2027 (1) MWH SALES (2) ENERGY LINE LOSSES (3) ENERGY REQUIREMENT (4) CLASS NON- COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (5) SYSTEM COINCIDENT FACTOR (6) SYSTEM COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (7) DEMAND LINE LOSSES (8) SYSTEM COIN. PEAK DMD. (KW) (9) SYSTE...

AI summary The document presents a detailed table of energy sales, losses, and demand metrics for different customer classes in November 2027, including domestic, industrial, municipal, and others. It includes data on energy losses, demand factors, and system coincident demand, with aggregated totals and subtotals.

FOR DECEMBER 2027 (1) MWH SALES (2) ENERGY LINE LOSSES (3) ENERGY REQUIREMENT (4) CLASS NON- COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (5) SYSTEM COINCIDENT FACTOR (6) SYSTEM COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (7) DEMAND LINE LOSSES (8) SYSTEM COIN. PEAK DMD. (KW) (9) SYSTE...

AI summary The table presents energy sales, losses, and demand metrics for December 2027, including total energy sales, energy losses, and system demand factors. It also includes data specific to large industrial and residential customers, as well as exports and subtotal information for certain customer classes.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) Calendar Month of System Peak 1 January February March April May June July August September October November December Total (18) MWH SALES - EBS/RTR

AI summary The document presents a table titled 'FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)' with columns for each month and a total. The table includes a row labeled '(18) MWH SALES - EBS/RTR,' indicating energy sales data related to the Energy Billing System (EBS) and possibly another system (RTR). However, no specific data or context is provided for the values in the table.

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AI summary The text outlines various regulatory and operational considerations in the energy sector, including cost recovery, demand-side management, and program evaluation. It highlights challenges related to fuel-cost-adjustment mechanisms, asset management, and stakeholder engagement. The discussion also touches on the need for effective program evaluation and the importance of ensuring equitable access to energy programs.

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AI summary The document discusses the need for regulatory oversight in energy management, emphasizing the importance of accurate cost recovery mechanisms and the challenges associated with aligning base rates with actual costs. It highlights the role of energy efficiency programs and the need for stakeholder engagement in the regulatory process.

définition de bien de technologie propre au présent pa- ragraphe. (non-clean technology use) Clean technology investment tax credit Crédit d’impôt dans les technologies propres (2) If a qualifying taxpayer files with its return of income (...

AI summary This text outlines a clean technology investment tax credit, which allows qualifying taxpayers to apply for a credit by submitting a prescribed form with specific information. The taxpayer is deemed to have paid an amount equal to the credit on their balance-due day for the year.

his sec- 127.47 (1) Les définitions qui suivent s’appliquent au tion. présent article. at-risk amount has the meaning assigned by subsection commanditaire S’entend au sens du paragraphe 96(2.4) 96(2.2). (fraction à risques) compte non tenu...

AI summary This text defines key terms related to financial provisions and legal structures, including 'at-risk amount' and 'clean economy allocation provision,' within the context of regulatory or legal proceedings.

al- présente loi relativement à l’année n’excède pas 25 $, le ties. ministre peut annuler ces intérêts et pénalités. Waiving or cancelling interest Renonciation ou annulation — intérêts 57 (1) The Minister may, on or before the day that is...

AI summary This section allows the Minister to waive, cancel, or reduce interest payable under the Act on amounts required to be paid by a person, and to make assessments necessary to account for such actions, despite other provisions.

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AI summary The text outlines legal provisions related to the enforcement of payments under the Act, including seizure of property and authorization for immediate collection actions by the Minister without delay.

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AI summary This text outlines the reduction or elimination of claimant benefits under a provincial law, referencing the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023, and the Employment Insurance Act, specifically Section 345 and its application under Section 18.

REDACTED 1 Undertaking U-25: 2 3 To advise how the numbers that are identified in Figure 2 of the Q1 2025 Maritime Links 4 Benefits Report confirm that Nova Scotia Power met the test to include the Maritime Link 5 Projects in rate base. 6...

AI summary The response addresses Undertaking U-25, which asks how the numbers in Figure 2 of the Q1 2025 Maritime Links Benefits Report confirm that Nova Scotia Power met the test to include the Maritime Link Projects in rate base. NS Power realized benefits from surplus and bilateral market energy, confirming it met the regulatory test. This is supported by paragraph 405 of the Board's February 3, 2023 Decision on the Company's 2023-2024 GRA (M10431).

(1) FUEL - 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% (2) PURCHASED POWER: (3) OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND - 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% (4) BIOMASS 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% (5) MARITIME LINK 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% (6) WIND ENRIS - 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% (7) WIND NRIS 0.0% 0.0% 0....

AI summary The document presents a table with fuel and power production data, including categories like purchased power, biomass, wind, and thermal operating and maintenance costs. The data shows zero percentages for most categories, except for thermal operating and maintenance, which has a cost of $57,510 and a percentage of 13.27%.

RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 CLASS : UNMETERED RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation...

AI summary The document presents a rate class disaggregation analysis for the year ending December 31, 2026, focusing on the 'Unmetered' rate class. It details variable and fixed costs, including fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with unit costs and energy requirements for generation, transmission, and distribution.

325 0 95 1,243 P-1 (39) UNDERGROUND LINES 814 683 38 58 4 7 6 3 0 1 13 P-1 (40) LINE TRANSFORMERS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D-1 (41) METERS 11,487 8,715 1,016 949 33 145 59 51 42 1 477 P-6 (42) COMMUNICATIONS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D-2A (43) ST...

AI summary The text presents a table of distribution costs categorized by items such as underground lines, line transformers, meters, and street lighting, with associated figures for different years and categories. It also references a redacted 2026-2027 GRA Compliance Filing.

70 P-10 (12) (13) TOTAL GENERATION FUNCTION 62,503 31,212 2,114 13,235 2,082 1,519 2,587 3,993 4,589 711 460 (14) (15) TRANSMISSION FUNCTION Transmission - HV (not aplicable as a (16) separate item) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E-1B (17) GENERAL...

AI summary The text presents a table with various financial and operational figures related to generation and transmission functions, including specific line items such as total generation function, transmission - HV, and general property. The data includes numerical values across multiple categories, but no explicit discussion or argument is made.

1,143,391 2,128,880 86.2% 1,834,051 9.32% 2,005,063 76.65% (12) SHORE POWER (13) GEN.REPL./LOAD FOLL. (14) ELIADC (15) BUTU (16) REAL TIME PRICING (17) EBS/RTR (17) SUB-TOTAL 6,369 17.0% 6,584 89,204 178.7% 60,139 16.58% 62,593 0.00% (18)...

AI summary The document contains a table of figures related to energy sales, generation, and demand analysis for April 2026, with various categories and percentages listed. It includes references to SHORE POWER, GEN.REPL./LOAD FOLL., ELIADC, and other terms, as well as a mention of a compliance filing related to the General Rate Adjustment (GRA).

OINCIDENT LINE COIN. PEAK COINCIDENT SALES LOSSES REQUIREMENT DMD. (KW) FACTOR DMD. (KW) LOSSES DMD. (KW) L/D FACTOR ( 1) DOMESTIC 431,585 8.60% 468,686 1,111,549 82.8% 920,296 11.77% 1,028,601 63.29% ( 2) SMALL GENERAL 28,882 8.54% 31,350...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of electricity sales, losses, and demand factors across various customer categories in Nova Scotia, including domestic, industrial, and municipal sectors, along with specific programs such as PHP and ELIADC.

0.0 (189) (190) VP ENTERPRISE SERVICES (191) PROCUREMENT & FACILITIES 12,283.6 (192) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 46,048.8 (193) (194) VP HUMAN RESOURCES (195) HUMAN RESOURCES 9,000.2 -2,000 (196) (197) POWER PRODUCTION (198) POWER PRODUCTION -...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of financial figures related to various departments and operations within an energy production company, including enterprise services, human resources, and power production. It includes costs associated with fuel, operating and maintenance, and different energy sources such as hydro, wind, solar, and biomass.

18,477.9 (215) PURCHASED POWER - BIOMASS (Energy) 14,919.9 (216) PURCHASED POWER - BIOMASS (Demand) 5,382.6 (217) PURCHASED POWER - MARITIME LINK 198,664 86,453.2 85,044.2 (218) PURCHASED POWER - WIND (ERIS) 33,418.0 (219) PURCHASED POWER...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of purchased power costs and related expenses, including biomass, wind, and imports, along with depreciation and accretion figures for different energy sources. It includes categories such as DSM expenses, grants, and adjustments.

(1) PRODUCTION PLANT (2) (3) STEAM $806,726 $806,726.0 $0 $0 $0 $0 (4) HYDRO 752,403 $752,402.7 0 0 0 0 (5) WIND 153,864 $153,864.4 0 0 0 0 (6) SOLAR 1,224 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 1,224 (7) LM6000 96,372 $96,371.8 0 0 0 0 (8) GAS TURBINE - OTH...

AI summary The text presents a financial breakdown of various production plants and transmission systems, including steam, hydro, wind, solar, and gas turbine facilities, with detailed figures for costs and allocations. It also includes a total for the production plant and transmission plant costs.

GENERATION (1) FUEL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 See BCF File (2) PURCHASES - OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND 13,322 8,577.20 454.04 2,356.41 269.93 246.89 284.73 483.92 400.69 184.71 63.78 See BCF File (3) PURCHASES - BIOMASS 5,810 3,740....

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of generation-related costs, including fuel, purchases from various sources such as biomass and wind, and capacity credits. The data spans multiple years and includes references to BCF files for further details.

t. (Customer) 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 $36.538 (16) Total Distribution 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0.000 - $36.538 (17) Total Transmission/Distribution $34,860 $0 $1,031 $2,500 $1,212 $4,743 $4,743 $2.150 - $36.538 (18) kW.h Sold 0 304,283 304,283 304,283 304,...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of financial data related to distribution, transmission, and customer accounts, including costs, revenues, and other financial metrics. The data includes figures for kW.h sold, unit costs, and various customer-related charges and credits.

100.00% 52.56% 3.62% 21.91% 3.52% 2.57% 4.15% 6.75% 2.92% 1.22% 0.78% P-10 (25) ENERGY - TRANS. PLT. - HV $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 (26) % RESPONSIBILITY 100.00% 52.56% 3.62% 21.91% 3.52% 2.57% 4.15% 6.75% 2.92% 1.22% 0.78% P-11A (2...

AI summary The text presents a series of financial figures and percentages related to energy transmission and distribution plants, as well as customer-related costs. The data includes dollar amounts and responsibility percentages for various line items, with some entries showing zero values and others showing specific figures and percentages.

DIST 20.5 20.5 0.000 (376) SHORE POWER RETAIL 5.0 37.06 5.0 37.1 0.000 0.0 (377) GEN.REPL./LOAD FOLL. PROD (112.3) (112.3) 0.000 (378) GEN.REPL./LOAD FOLL. TRANS - - 0.000 (379) GEN.REPL./LOAD FOLL. DIST - - 0.000 (380) GEN.REPL./LOAD FOLL...

AI summary The text presents a table with various line items and associated values, including entries related to shore power, generation replacement, load follow, and ELIADC and BUTU activities across different sectors such as production, transmission, distribution, and retail. The table includes both positive and negative values, indicating financial flows or adjustments.

nd-related Total related related Total related related Total Energy-related Demand-related Total Energy-related Demand-related Total Total Exchange payments) Export Revenues fuels Exchange costs and Unbalanced Relative Share and Balanced c...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of energy-related and demand-related figures, including rate classes, revenue, costs, and shares for different segments such as residential and small general. The data includes metrics like export revenues, fuel costs, and relative shares, indicating a comprehensive financial and operational analysis of energy distribution.

$2,209,053 $1,774,468 $1,910,905 $338,372 $1,760,529 $1,747,854 $2,221,955 $2,265,821 $1,832,245 $345,941 $1,921,853 $1,973,556 $20,302,553 Maritime Link ML - NS Block (GWh) $13,250,000 $13,250,000 $13,250,000 $13,250,000 $33,082,221 $13,2...

AI summary The text presents a series of numerical figures related to financial and energy data, including costs and energy generation figures, with specific references to Maritime Link and other energy-related blocks and programs.

Wind ERIS $1,428,737.80 $1,783,942.56 $1,985,760.83 $1,380,426.49 $1,560,587.52 $1,387,359.23 $1,200,053.03 $1,049,025.08 $1,232,278.83 $1,181,425.01 $2,032,201.40 $2,073,920.51 $18,295,718 Energy Domestic $828,230 $975,319 $1,028,192 $649...

AI summary The text presents financial data for various energy categories and sectors in Nova Scotia, including Wind ERIS, Domestic, Small General, General, Large General, Small Industrial, Medium Industrial, Large Industrial, and PHP, with figures spanning multiple years.

BIOMASS $654,243.31 $539,350.66 $593,637.56 $163,612.69 $526,263.03 $542,666.69 $662,418.59 $685,684.74 $550,770.49 $165,356.29 $590,805.11 $591,848.15 $6,266,657 Energy Domestic $397,717 $309,956 $325,242 $81,477 $232,141 $237,004 $292,41...

AI summary The document provides financial data related to various energy sectors, including biomass, domestic, and industrial categories, with detailed figures for different periods and categories. It outlines expenditures and revenues across multiple segments within the energy industry.

218,018 68,697 NSR Peak: 2,424,228 2,364,746 1,487,264 1,372,408 1,428,977 1,444,095 1,374,965 1,543,728 1,931,880 2,210,055 6,999,029 2,424,228 Marginal Cost $97.01 $103.96 $43.83 $53.06 $71.04 $66.43 $52.26 $65.51 $70.86 $84.85 $70.55 In...

AI summary The text presents numerical data related to energy requirements, marginal costs, and incremental costs, with a focus on OATT LOAD and wind demand. It includes figures for NSR Peak, energy requirements, and wind demand forecasts, though some information is redacted.

3.2.8 Purchased Power - Independent Power Producer (IPP) Purchases (e.g. Wholesale Market Non-Dispatchable Spill Tariff) IPP, COMFIT production bonuses and penalties and costs associated with renewable energy programs (e.g. on bill credits...

AI summary The section discusses various types of purchased power, including Independent Power Producer (IPP) purchases, Community Feed in Tariff (COMFIT) purchases, Developmental Tidal Feed in Tariff (Tidal FIT) purchases, import power purchases, renewable energy credits, and financial instruments used for hedging. These costs are recorded in account 502700 REG PURCHASED POWER.

through the 'BA: (Refund)/Recovery Rate'. Prior Years (Refund)/Recovery Amount Beginning Balance: the balance remaining at the beginning of the period, on the previous year's 'Actual Adjustment'. Total Balance Account Beginning Balance: th...

AI summary This section defines various financial and operational terms used in the regulatory proceeding, including balance adjustments, purchased power, system requirements, and charges related to real-time pricing and water royalties.

DATE FILED: January 30, 2026 Page 27 of 55 1 2 3 change…Ultimately though, it is likely fair to conclude that out of all the options available, securitization would be the "least-bad" option.48 20 included the Canadian Regulated Utilities...

AI summary The text discusses the consideration of securitization as a 'least-bad' option among available choices. It references the Canadian Regulated Utilities Exemption (CREUE) and the EIFEL Rules, as well as a federal draft legislative proposal that provides an exemption for Canadian Regulated Utilities from EIFEL rules in the context of fiscal policy initiatives.

Objectives and Scope of the Audit The overall objective of the FAM audit will be to examine operational and managerial aspects of the fuel and energy procurement, management, and production functions and activities of NS Power, including a...

AI summary The audit aims to examine NS Power's fuel and energy procurement, management, and production practices, ensuring compliance with good utility practices and the NS Power Fuel Manual. It will assess operational and managerial aspects, including any related affiliate transactions.

it as if we had –– if those periods were similar to the 1 period that we are now in where we do have the benefit of 12 fairness, because I'm going to ask Bates White as well. 13 So starting at line 8, we asked or sorry, Bates White 14 was...

AI summary The text discusses a regulatory proceeding where Bates White is questioned about the purpose of a section of evidence, the inclusion of fuel and purchased power costs in a Settlement Agreement, and the risk of wind project delays or underperformance. Bates White indicates no concerns about providing accurate forecasts.