Topic/Matter Intersection

Topic:"Fuel Cost Adjustment" in M12619

Matter: Nova Scotia Power Inc. - 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan - $284 million
11 passages 10 documents

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N-1Application - Redacted 2 passages
Section 839
C C C Data Architecture Complete (C) P P C C C Security Assessment Complete (C) NR P C C C Privacy Impact Assessment Not Applicable (NA) NR Information Systems / Telecommunication Drawings Preliminary (P) NR P Total # Deliverables for this...

AI summary The project is submitted as a Class 3 estimate, with 79% of deliverables completed. A 10% contingency is included to address risks such as foreign currency fluctuations, additional tariffs, resource rate increases, and potential overtime work.

Section 1106
d generator capacity factors in the EAMs for a period of five years. NS Power uses an es mate of infla on as an escalator for years six (6) onward to determine future year avoided costs. On an annual basis, NS Power will compare its es mat...

AI summary NS Power uses inflation as an escalator for avoided costs beyond five years, with annual comparisons to fuel forecasts. Financial parameters like AFUDC, book depreciation, and cost of capital are critical for evaluating capital expenditures. Discrepancies between inflation estimates and fuel forecasts may trigger stakeholder discussions.

N-3NSPI (CA) RIR 1 to 32 - Redacted 1 passage
CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) p. p. 26
CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 necessary to account for the potential additional costs associated with potential, necessary 1.9 X Winding Voltage 13.2 kV 13.2 1.10 X Winding Connection Wye-gnd Wye-gnd 1.11 X Winding BIL Line End 95 kV 95...

AI summary The text provides technical specifications and compliance details for a transformer, including voltage, winding connections, losses, and adherence to industry standards. It includes cost estimates for load and no-load losses, as well as details about the load tap changer and noise ratings.

N-6NSPI (NSEB) RIR 1 to 202 - Redacted 1 passage
2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan (NSEB M12619) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests p. p. 49
2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan (NSEB M12619) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-167: 9 (a) Appendix F describes Lingan 2 as being held in cold reserve. Has this status changed? 10 11 (b) Please describe th...

AI summary The document discusses the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan and NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests regarding Lingan 2, including its status in cold reserve, sustaining investments, costs, and emissions under the Output Based Pricing System (OBPS).

N-9Evidence of John D. Wilson - CA 1 passage
EXPERT TESTIMONY p. p. 28
hern California Edison's 2021 general rate case (track 2) on behalf of the Small Business Utility Advocates. Reasonableness of remedial software costs to be included in authorized revenue requirement. Georgia PSC Docket Nos. 4822, 16573 an...

AI summary The text outlines expert testimony in various regulatory proceedings, focusing on rate cases, fuel adjustment mechanisms, and compliance with regulatory orders. It includes matters in Nova Scotia and California, discussing topics such as fuel contract costs, rate design, and modifications to load management programs.

N-13Letter of Comment 1 passage
Mr. Chair and Board Members:
explain why ratepayers are expected to continue paying for the growth of an old asset fleet they are moving away from, while simultaneously paying for the transition to new renewable energy services? - 6. How does the utility justify using...

AI summary The text raises concerns about ratepayers being expected to fund the decommissioning of outdated assets while transitioning to renewable energy, and questions the utility's use of mechanisms like the fam-fuel account and dda to continue extracting value from depreciating assets. It also inquires about the return on equity and penalties NS Power is willing to pay for failing to deliver reliable power and invest in renewables.

100691NSEB (NSPI) IR 1 to 202 - Word 1 passage
Section 68
during periods of net peak demand.” 1. What is the current estimated cost of the conversion of Lingan units 1, 3 and 4? 2. What is the current estimated cost of the Point Tupper unit 2 to natural gas Section 7.3 Green Hydrogen Projects, pa...

AI summary The text includes questions about the costs of converting Lingan and Point Tupper units to natural gas, the development of green hydrogen projects, and risk management related to supply chain and geopolitical factors. It also raises concerns about off-take agreements, grid access, and potential transmission impacts.

100701DOE (NSPI) Ir 1 to 7 - PDF 1 passage
Request IR-2:
Request IR-2: For each generation project included in the ACE 2026 having project total $5M and above, please provide: a) The primary purpose of the project (e.g., life-extension, reliability, compliance, capacity, energy, operational flex...

AI summary Request IR-2 asks for detailed information on generation projects in the ACE 2026 with a total cost of $5M or more, including their purpose, impact on asset life, LCOE, comparison with alternatives, planning framework assessment, and effects on rate base and revenue requirements.

100706CA (NSPI) IR 1 to 32 - Word 1 passage
Section 22
ghts; and 4. External factors driving costs, including supply chain issues, shifts in the regular/overtime labour breakdown due to other utility programs. 2. In the referenced RIR, NS Power stated: NS Power has data on single-family and mu...

AI summary The text discusses NS Power's data tracking challenges, specifically regarding residential additions and internal work orders. It requests information on changes to work orders since 2025, updates on a continuous improvement initiative, and plans for future system upgrades.

20260421-1Hearing Transcript — 04/21/2026 (Revised Transcript - Refiled May 20, 2026) 1 passage
NS POWER PANEL 319 Cr-ex, (Mahody)
NS POWER PANEL 319 Cr-ex, (Mahody) 1 this project. And the question I wanted to focus in on is 2 BY MR. MAHODY: 3 Witness panel, I'm headed to the Q. 4 Pennsylvania breaker issue. 5 If we could call up N-1, page 402, 6 please. 7 And so you...

AI summary The text references a regulatory proceeding involving Nova Scotia Power, focusing on the Pennsylvania breaker issue and the determination of risk levels associated with circuit breakers. It includes references to specific pages and Board IR-126.

20260422-1Hearing Transcript — 04/22/2026 (Revised Transcript - Refiled May 20, 2026) 1 passage
NS POWER PANEL 537 Questions, (Chair)
NS POWER PANEL 537 Questions, (Chair) 1 You know, our primary concern and 2 focus is to ensure there's adequate capacity on the 3 system. As the utility, we want to make sure the lights 4 stay on. So we would certainly not retire a unit or...

AI summary The discussion focuses on NS Power's concerns about maintaining adequate system capacity and retiring coal units by 2030. The utility emphasizes the importance of fuel switching and the potential impact of federal and provincial discussions on coal use beyond 2030. There is also mention of the need to avoid stranded capital if coal conversions are not necessary.

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