Topic:"Fuel Cost Adjustment" in M08888

Table 9: Fuel Cost Comparison 33 Fuel Fuel Cost Per Lit Difference ruei Massachusetts Nova Scotia Difference 8/16/2017-8/22/2017 8/25/2017 Gasoline $ 0.78 $ 1.07 37% Diesel $ 0.85 $ 0.98 16% 3.4 Low Income Considerations

AI summary Table 9 compares fuel costs in Massachusetts and Nova Scotia, highlighting a 37% difference in gasoline prices and a 16% difference in diesel prices. Section 3.4 discusses low-income considerations, which may relate to affordability and energy costs for vulnerable populations.

Value of Distributed Solar Electric Generation by Location Category Value (¢/kWh) Pittsburgh, PA Harrisburg, PA Scranton, PA Philadelphia, PA Jamesburg, NY Newark, NJ Atlantic City, NJ ME NY MA CT Fuel cost savings 4.1 4.1 4.1 3.8 4.2 3.9...

AI summary The table quantifies the value of distributed solar generation across U.S. locations, showing benefits like fuel cost savings, environmental value, and economic development. Total values range from 22.6 to 33.7 cents/kWh, with Maine and Massachusetts having higher totals. Data sources include academic studies and regulatory bodies.

4. Risk Adjustment In the December 9, 2009 joint party memorandum to the Board, VEIC supported the extension of a 10% risk adjustment to heating and process fuel because it represented a reasonable interim approach. A basis for this recomm...

AI summary VEIC supported a 10% risk adjustment for heating and process fuel due to higher volatility compared to regulated energy. Subsequent events have led to a recommendation for an adjustment exceeding 10%.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-33: 2 3 Ref: Application, page 8, lines 19-21. 4 5 E1 states that "In addition, labour rates, fuel costs and Heating Degree Days were also 6 examined by VEIC, but no material differences between the two jurisd...

AI summary The document requests detailed information from VEIC regarding their analysis of labor costs, fuel costs, and Heating Degree Days in Massachusetts and Nova Scotia. VEIC responded by noting that labor rates in Nova Scotia are slightly higher, citing a conservative approach and referencing statistics from Statistics Canada.

[Exhibit E-1, p. 12] [47] For 2012, ENSC forecasts annual energy and demand savings of 233.6 GWh and 44 MW respectively. On a cumulative basis, forecast energy savings are 543 GWh compared to an IRP target of 500 GWh and the cumulative for...

AI summary ENSC forecasts significant energy and demand savings for 2012, supported by NPB, Avon, and the CA. EAC suggests improvements to the DSM Plan, particularly in lighting and residential programs. Concerns are raised about the high cost of fuel substitution measures and the accuracy of savings estimates.

ccount. NSPI candidly admitted it was unaware that $8.4 million in surplus existed in the hands of E1 which can be applied to next year's DSM Plan but, in any event, is for the benefit of ratepayers. - [84] NSPI appeared to take the positi...

AI summary The document discusses NSPI's admission of a surplus and the Board's consideration of multiple cost drivers and offsets in determining whether a rate increase is necessary. Factors include COMFIT program costs, FAM under-recovery, and DSM amortization, as well as offsets like fixed cost recovery elimination and DSM fuel savings.

Administrative penalties - 52E (1) In this Section, "Fuel Adjustment Mechanism" means the fuel adjustment mechanism approved by the Board for use by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated in orders dated December 10, 2007, (Board Case Number M0049...

AI summary The section defines the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) and outlines rules for administrative penalties against Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI). Penalties aim to promote compliance, not punitive measures, with an annual cap of $1 million. Penalties must be credited to customers via FAM or other methods, and they are excluded from NSPI's rate of return calculations under the 2015 Act.