Topic:"Energy Efficiency" in M12782

(b) Yes, this refers to interconnection customers that, at the time of Report preparation, had not yet identified the program or option under which they were interconnecting. In accordance with the Interconnection Processes, interconnectio...

AI summary The text discusses the Community Net Metering Program (CNMP), explaining that some interconnection customers have not yet selected it as their program option. It notes that CNMP is governed by the Electricity Act and Renewable Electricity Regulations. The 2025 Net Metering Report highlights that solar-based net metering customers do not consistently reduce demand during system peak, requiring NS Power to maintain firm generating capacity.

bi-directional meters for billing purposes. The restoration of OTA functionality represents an operational efficiency improvement rather than a prerequisite for net metering participation or billing. In the interim, for new net metering cu...

AI summary The document discusses the restoration of OTA functionality for bi-directional meters, emphasizing its role in operational efficiency rather than net metering participation. NS Power has implemented manual processes for new net metering customers, with OTA reconfiguration expected by Q2 2026. The Hosting Capacity Map is noted as informational, not used for CNMP processes, and updates are paused pending GIS restoration.

Generation Offset by Sales In Board IR-6 (b-d), NS Power was asked to quantify: (i) the total annual avoided costs associated with solar energy generated by CNMP participants and consumed behind-themeter; and (ii) the total annual avoided...

AI summary NS Power was asked to quantify avoided costs related to solar energy generated by CNMP participants. It reported $374,189 in avoided costs from behind-the-meter consumption and $244,335 from exported energy. The SBA requested further review and clarification on how these costs are reflected in other regulatory reports, such as the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism. NS Power explained that these costs are analytical estimates and not directly tracked in specific line items.