POTENTIAL BENEFITS
POTENTIAL BENEFITS The incentive rate will only apply to additional loads of 2000 KW or greater. It provides for a reduction to the normal demand charge but the energy charge is unchanged. There is no additional cost to NB Power for additi...
AI summary The incentive rate applies to additional loads of 2000 KW or greater, reducing demand charges without affecting energy charges. NB Power notes that fixed generation costs remain unchanged, and potential revenue may be lower due to 'free-riders' who would have increased demand anyway. However, the Board acknowledges the potential for increased industrial demand with the incentive rate.