Topic:"Fuel Cost Adjustment" in M12661

2.2 Demand Charge - In accordance with the Company's Cost of Service Study (COSS), demand-related costs are proposed to be allocated to the ELID Tariff class based on PHP assigned demand at the time of the three coincident peaks (3CP). Rec...

AI summary The document discusses the allocation of demand-related costs to the ELID Tariff class based on PHP's demand during three coincident peaks (3CP), proposing a fixed charge using historical 65 MW data. NS Power disagrees with PHP's argument for using 8 MW, citing the GRA Settlement Agreement and cost-of-service treatment. Proposed 2026/2027 demand charges are $12.872 and $14.310 per kVA/month, respectively.

3.2 Financial Benefits to ATL Customers Attachment 2 provides the cost-of-service applicable to PHP using the figures in the SA, including its fuel and non-fuel components and identifies the FCR provided by PHP if served on an ATL tariff f...

AI summary The ELID Tariff increases FCR for ATL customers compared to the ELIADC Tariff, with reductions in 2027 due to PHPW PPA displacing NS Power supply. DR service reduces system costs but benefits PHP, resulting in neutral net effects. Marginal fuel costs impact ATL classes differently based on whether they are above or below average.

Recognizing that the Customer demand will be determined by the Company and the Customer working collaboratively to actively manage the Customer's demand in response to system load conditions, particularly during peak periods, and to reduce...

AI summary The text outlines how customer demand will be collaboratively managed with the company to reduce costs during peak periods. The monthly demand charge is set through regulatory proceedings and remains constant until revised by the Board.

FUEL ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM The FAM Actual Adjustment (AA) and Balance Adjustment (BA) charges or credits (in cents per kilowatt-hour) applicable to the Tariff for the current rate year, shown in the FAM Tariff, shall apply, in addition to t...

AI summary The Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) includes Actual Adjustment (AA) and Balance Adjustment (BA) charges or credits, measured in cents per kilowatt-hour, which apply to the Tariff for the current rate year alongside the Energy Charge.

Terms of Settlement It is acknowledged that, subject to Board approvals, rate increases other than those identified herein may occur prior to the effective date of the next general rate application in the form of Board-approved riders. Rec...

AI summary The document outlines terms of a settlement where NS Power acknowledges that rate increases, other than those specified, may occur before the next general rate application. NS Power will support efforts to smooth or mitigate the impact of rate changes for the 2026-2027 test period, particularly regarding the 2026 FAM AA/BA for large and medium industrial classes.

2026-2027 General Rate Application Settlement Agreement Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Tariff Application – Attachment 4 Page 10 of 21 GRA Element Settlement Terms b) NS Power and the MEUs will work collaboratively and in good faith t...

AI summary The document outlines settlement terms for the 2026-2027 General Rate Application, including collaborative efforts between NS Power and MEUs to settle outstanding fuel costs and Maritime Link Assessment costs by December 1, 2025, and the implementation of BUTU Tariff service arrangements. It also details the calculation of OATT rates, including methodologies and contributions from Wreck Cove.

The ELID Energy Charge will apply to all delivered energy to PHP in excess of the subject Energy Amount deemed to have been provided, pursuant to the Power Sales Agreement issued under section 4 AA of the Electricity Act. 7 Energy credit w...

AI summary The ELID Energy Charge applies to excess energy delivered to PHP beyond a specified amount, with energy credits estimated annually. The ELID Demand Charge is based on a 'PHP demand determinant' set during the GRA process or other proceedings, with a stated demand price of $14.31/KVA-month in 2027. NS Power designates this as a 'fixed charge,' distinguishing it from other demand charges. The ELID Interruptible Service and Credit terms are similar to LIIR but with a 10% premium for PHP due to priority interruption.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-2: 2 3 Please refer to Exhibit N-1, Attachment 4, and Exhibit N-3, page 8 lines 25-27. 4 5 (a) If PHP's request is granted to update the forecast energy requirements for PHP in 6 2026 and 2027, would the chang...

AI summary NSPI responds to questions about PHP's request to update 2026-2027 energy forecasts, stating reduced PHP load would increase fuel costs for other ATL customers by ~0.5%. References to CA IR-2 and M12451 are provided for detailed analysis. The GRA Settlement Agreement's potential contravention is noted but not directly addressed.

NSPI Responses to BW Information Requests 1 Request IR-4: 2 3 Please refer to Exhibit N-3, page 10 lines 3 to 7. 4 5 (a) What was NSPI's role in developing or vetting PHP's referenced forecasted energy 6 requirements for 2026 and 2027? 7 8...

AI summary NSPI responds to BW Information Requests regarding PHP's load forecasts and the ELID Tariff. NSPI states it receives PHP's load forecasts but does not evaluate their validity. The ELID Tariff includes costs related to the FLG through the Base Cost of Fuel and Energy Charge provisions.

REDACTED 1 Request IR-6: 2 3 Please refer to Exhibit N-1, section 2.3. 4 5 (a) Please provide PHP's annual energy demand forecast for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 6 2024, and 2025. For clarity, this request refers to forecasts developed by PHP...

AI summary The document outlines a request for information related to PHP's energy demand forecasts and actual energy consumption from 2020 to 2025, as well as the impact of varying energy consumption and production assumptions on the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) balance for 2026 and 2027.

REDACTED - 1 (g) Assume the Energy Charges for 2026 and 2027, respectively, are accepted as 2 proposed. Please also assume the Goose Harbour Wind Farm produces 25% more 3 energy in 2027 than was assumed in Exhibit N-1. Please explain the i...

AI summary The document requests an explanation of the impact of increased energy production from the Goose Harbour Wind Farm on the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) balance for 2026 and 2027, assuming proposed energy charges are accepted.

8 (a-b) The table below shows forecast and actual energy demand from PHP for the years 2020 to 9 2025. Year PHP Load Forecast (GWh) Actual PHP Load (GWh) 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 - 12 (c) NS Power does not forecast PHP's energy demand...

AI summary The document discusses the forecast and actual energy demand from PHP for the years 2020 to 2025, noting that NS Power does not forecast PHP's energy demand annually and instead relies on PHP's annual forecast and weekly meetings.

- 15 (d-g) The Company has not conducted the requested analysis as a part of this filing. Variations 16 in Goose Harbour wind farm output will be reflected in PHP demand that must be served 17 by other resources. The impact of PHP actual v...

AI summary The company has not conducted the requested analysis in this filing. Variations in wind farm output will affect PHP demand, which must be served by other resources. The impact on the FAM balance will be consistent with load deviations for other FAM customers. Reference is made to NSEB IR-3 part (b).

NON-CONFIDENTIAL (e) NS Power intends to continue reporting cause codes for deviation from optimal dispatch on a monthly basis. At the conclusion of the year, NS Power will calculate actual load shifting benefit as a comparison of actual r...

AI summary NS Power plans to monthly report dispatch deviation cause codes and annually calculate load shifting benefits by comparing actual PHP load profiles to theoretical CBL profiles using consistent pricing. It argues that CBL ignores exogenous power prices, potentially increasing costs under levelized pricing. DR credits will use actual load data with flat CBL profiles and randomized outages to ensure equal energy consumption comparisons.

NSPI Responses to BW Information Requests Please refer to the Power Sales Agreement Between Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and Port Hawkesbury Paper Limited Partnership (NSPI (IG) IR-1 Attachment 2), referred to (a) With respect to the PSA...

AI summary NSPI responds to BW information requests regarding the PSA Sales Agreement Fee and marginal cost forecasts. The fee is set at $2.00/MWh or $4.00/MWh depending on the buyer's annual energy demand. Marginal cost forecasts for 2027 are not yet available, but 2026 estimates are provided in the 2026 AAR Application (M12551).

10,060 514 2,787 318 285 367 570 58 217 73 P-7 (21) DEF. CHG Financing 4,488 2,961 151 820 94 84 108 168 17 64 21 P-7 (22) DEF. CHG Tax 4,825 3,183 163 882 101 90 116 180 18 69 23 P-7 (23) DEF. CHG Pension 34,205 22,567 1,152 6,252 713 640...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of financial figures across various categories, including financing, tax, pension, and other charges, along with associated costs and liabilities. It includes line items such as fuel deferral, asset retirement obligations, and cost-of-removal liabilities, with references to different matters and orders.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 3 OF 5 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE (9) (10) (11) ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (13) G...

AI summary The document presents a table with various financial and asset-related categories, including total plant in service, working capital, deferred charges, and allocations. It includes specific values for different categories and subcategories, along with associated factors and references to exhibits and orders.

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL EXPENSES (2) PROD. EXPENSES (3) TRANS. EXPENSES (4) DIST. EXPENSES (5) RETAIL EXPENSES EXPENSES (6) DIRECT POWER PRODUCTION (1) FUEL $442,207 $418,636 $0 $0 $0 $23,571 (2) (3) PURCHASED POWER: OTHER THAN...

AI summary The document presents a detailed expense breakdown across various categories, including fuel, purchased power, biomass, wind, imports, and operating and maintenance costs for different energy sources. It provides a comprehensive view of financial allocations for power production and related activities.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DEMAND EXPENSES (3) ENERGY EXPENSES (4) CUSTOMER EXPENSES GENERATION FUNCTION (1) FUEL 418,636 $0 $418,636 - (2) PURCHASES - OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND 18,419 $8,263 $10,155 - (3)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses categorized into demand, energy, and customer expenses for a utility company. It includes expenses related to fuel, generation, maintenance, depreciation, and other operational costs, with specific figures provided for various components.

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

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s energy classification and related costs, including fuel, purchases, and imports, categorized by various segments and factors. It provides specific figures for different classifications and includes references to external data sources.

REDACTED ELID Tariff CA IR-2 Attachment 1 Page 89 of 94 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Line # AVERAGE RATE BASE RATE BASE 2025 RATE BASE 2026 (273) GLACE BAY RETIREMENT (274) INTEREST CHARGES 0 141,804 Interest & Other Exp Int...

AI summary This document includes a table with financial data related to rate bases for 2025 and 2026, including line items such as interest charges, corporate taxes, preferred dividends, and retained earnings. It also includes references to various riders and credits, such as the Large Industrial Interruptible Rider (ELIIR) and PHP Interruptible Credit Data Inputs.

(20) MAT. & SUPPLIES - OTHER 16,874 8,903 613 3,712 596 435 703 1,143 431 206 132 (21) DEF. CHG Financing 4,646 2,451 169 1,022 164 120 194 315 119 57 36 (22) DEF. CHG Tax 5,142 2,713 187 1,131 182 133 214 348 131 63 40 (23) DEF. CHG Pensi...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various financial line items related to Nova Scotia Power Inc., including expenses, financing, tax, pension, and other charges, as well as asset-related adjustments and receivables, with numerical data provided for different years.

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

AI summary The exhibit presents a detailed breakdown of various costs and allocations associated with generation and demand classification, including fuel, purchases, imports, and capacity credits. The data is categorized by company, domestic, general, and industrial segments, with references to BCF files for additional details.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) (11) MUNICIP...

AI summary The document presents financial data for energy generation and purchases across various categories for the year ending December 31, 2027, including fuel purchases, biomass, wind, and other sources, with figures broken down by company, domestic, and industrial segments.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-8: 2 3 How would the ATL cost allocations be determined in a scenario where PHP does not 4 subscribe to the ELID Tariff beyond 2026? 5 6 Response IR-8: 7 8 The Company's 2026-2027 General Rate Application (GRA...

AI summary The response to Request IR-8 discusses the establishment of a PHP Deferral account in the 2026-2027 GRA, which will capture revenue variances between actual and assumed revenue from PHP. These variances will be recovered from ATL customers in future proceedings, though the methodology for allocation among customer classes has not been determined.

NSPI Responses to Industrial Group Information Requests 1 Request IR-4: 2 3 Reference: N-1, ELID Application, pages 5-6. 4 5 Preamble: NSPI indicates that the 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "PHP demand determinant be reviewed and set as part of th...

AI summary NSPI is responding to an information request regarding the determination of the 8 MW 3CP demand determinant, including evidence of load levels and breakdowns of connected loads. The request also references the PHP quote about 12 MW of demand, including 4 MW for shared services at the NSPI Port Hawkesbury Biomass Plant.

NSPI Responses to Industrial Group Information Requests Request IR-5: 1 positively or negatively, and its actual use is likely to vary significantly from the underlying 2 cost of service forecast re: customer demand. Both outcomes are cont...

AI summary NSPI is responding to an information request regarding the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) and how it applies to Port Hawkesbury Paper (PHP). The response discusses the use of a fixed charge approach for demand cost recovery, which aims to reduce forecast errors and provide a fair allocation of fixed costs for large, dynamic loads.

REDACTED (Attachment Only) 1 (a) Please refer to the following: 2027 C OSS PROPOSE D M12451) (Att 01 to C A IR-001 2027 COS S PROPOSE D (IG IR-07 a) (ii) M1266 31) Ų JSAGE COSTS U: SAGE COSTS USAGE VARIANCE E from CA I R-001 COST /ARIANCI...

AI summary The text presents a table with energy requirements, peak demand, and associated costs for various categories in a regulatory proceeding. It includes fuel and non-fuel costs, as well as variance percentages, indicating a detailed breakdown of expenses related to energy and demand.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL EXPENSES (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) ALLOCATION FACTOR (27) (28) OTHER EXPENSES 7,378 3,083...

AI summary The document presents a financial summary for the year ending December 31, 2026, including various expense categories such as production, transmission, and distribution expenses, with detailed allocations across different divisions and cost factors.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES WEIGHTS WEIGHTS...

AI summary The document provides a breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2026, categorized into production, transmission, distribution, and retail expenses. It includes depreciation, grants in lieu of taxes, and various energy-related costs such as steam, hydro, wind, solar, and gas turbine expenses.

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

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses across various categories and customer segments for Nova Scotia Power Inc. It includes depreciation, interest, taxes, non-operating revenue, and adjustments related to demand and fuel costs, with references to specific exhibits and orders.

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

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of energy purchases and costs for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including fuel, biomass, wind, and imports, categorized by different classes and sizes.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) (25) LEGAL SERVICES (26) EXTERNAL RELATIONS & ENVIRONMENT 1,882 1,746 3,161 2,021 5,043.0 3,766.6 0.373 0.463 3,743 1,620 369 461 853...

AI summary The text presents a detailed financial summary of various departments and services for the year ending December 31, 2026, including legal services, regulatory affairs, finance, procurement, IT, human resources, and generation services, with specific figures for different categories and subcategories.

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) FUEL 366,094 310,870 - - - 55,224.5 (2) PURCHASED POWER:...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses, categorized into fuel, purchased power, and other operational costs, with allocations to different factors. It includes expenses related to thermal, hydro, wind, solar, and biomass operations, as well as fuel procurement and development activities.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) (2) SHORE GEN.REPL POWER LOAD FOLL. ELIADC BUTU SPILL PRICING (3) (4) (5) (6) REAL TIME (7) EBS (8) RTR (7)...

AI summary The document presents the functionalization of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027, categorized into various expense types such as fuel, purchased power, and maintenance costs for different energy sources including thermal, hydro, wind, and biomass.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027

AI summary The document presents a rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027, focusing on financial and regulatory aspects of utility operations.

CLASS : SMALL GENERAL CLASS : SMALL GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $53,503 $23,...

AI summary This table details the rate base and cost breakdown for the 'Small General' class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It provides data on fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, as well as unit costs and total costs for various components of the energy system.

CLASS : GENERAL CLASS : GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $324,155 $142,095 $16,17...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with generation, transmission, distribution, and retail operations, including fuel, operating, capital, and return costs. It outlines unit costs, total costs, and various metrics such as MWh sales and energy requirements.

CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $43,222 $19,199 $2...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs related to generation, transmission/distribution, and retail for a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. It includes figures for fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with unit costs and total expenses categorized by different segments of the energy system.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) TOTAL (3) UNIT COST (4) TOTAL (5) (6) (7) VARIANCE CALC (205) VP HUMAN RESOURCES (206) HUMAN RESOURCES 11,248.4 (208) POWER PRODUCTION (209) POWER PRODUCTION - F...

AI summary The document presents a financial overview of various operational and production costs for the year ending December 31, 2027, including expenses related to human resources, power production, fuel, and purchased power. It details costs across different energy sources such as biomass, wind, solar, and hydro, as well as expenses for environmental policy and executive functions.

NOVA SCOTIA POWE FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPER FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC (IN THOUSANDS OF D (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (7) (8) (19) FUEL PROCUREMENT (20) GENERATION DEVELOPMENT 0.3 - (0) - - - 13 - - - 2 - 20 - 135 - 2 - 172 - (21) GENERATI...

AI summary The document presents a functionalization of operations for Nova Scotia Power for the year ending December, detailing various operational and financial categories such as fuel procurement, generation development, corporate groups, and transmission and distribution expenses, with figures provided in thousands of dollars.

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

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of energy classification and related costs for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including fuel, purchases, and imports, with various categories and subcategories listed in a table format.

38.463 (37) 1,013 973 5 272 4,451 30,284 744.230 37,743 (1) (2) SHORE GEN.REPL POWER LOAD FOLL. ELIADC BUTU SPILL (3) (4) (5) (6) PRICING (6) REAL TIME REAL TIME REAL TIME PRICING (6) PRICING (7) OATT (8) TOTAL BTL (22) (23) TOTAL ENTERPRI...

AI summary The text contains a table with various financial figures and categories, including enterprise services, human resources, other expenses, COGS, DSM expenses, FCR deferral, grants in lieu of taxes, and depreciation. These figures are likely related to a regulatory proceeding involving cost and expense reporting.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) INTERMEDIATE CLASSIFICATION (5) PURCHASES - WIND ERIS 16,051 10,333.89 547.03 2,839.02 325.22 297.45 343.04 583.03 482.75 222.54 76.85...

AI summary The document presents a classification of operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2027, detailing various costs related to wind energy purchases, imports, steam operations, hydro operations, biomass operations, and other maintenance expenses. It includes references to specific filings and documents.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (9) (10) (11) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (1) Tra...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenues categorized by demand classification, including operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, interest, and other financial items. It includes various line items and associated factors and references to regulatory matters.

CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $1,479,290 $647,009.856 $73,271 $111,055 $51,353 $...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of financial and operational costs for a utility company, categorized under Generation, Transmission/Distribution, and Retail. It includes various line items such as fuel costs, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and unit costs, providing a comprehensive overview of the company's cost structure.

FOR MARCH 2027 (1) MWH (2) ENERGY LINE (3) ENERGY (4) CLASS NON- COINCIDENT (5) SYSTEM COINCIDENT (6) SYSTEM COINCIDENT (7) DEMAND LINE (8) SYSTEM (9) SYSTEM COIN. PEAK COINCIDENT (11) SUB-TOTAL 809,172 7.39% 868,945 1,913,936 81.5% 1,560,...

AI summary The document presents a table with energy-related metrics for March 2027, including various line items and totals. It includes data on energy usage, demand, and system coincidence, as well as subtotals for different categories such as shore power and real-time pricing.

Storm Update PAGE 1 OF 6 NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES (4...

AI summary The document outlines the functionalization of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, detailing fuel, purchased power, and other operational costs categorized by production, transmission, distribution, and retail expenses.

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

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses categorized under power production, including fuel, purchased power, biomass, wind, imports, and various operating and maintenance costs. It includes figures related to different energy sources and associated expenses.

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (7) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES WEIGHTS WEIGHTS WEIGHTS (4) DIST. (5)...

AI summary The document provides a functionalization of operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2027, focusing on fuel, purchased power, and thermal operating and maintenance costs. It includes allocation factors and percentages for various expense categories.

15 350 348 4 81 1,328 9,033 200 11,370 (33) (34) COGS - - - - - - - - - - (35) (36) DSM EXPENSES - - - - - - - - - - (37) (38) FCR DEFERRAL - - - - - - - - - - (39) (40) OTHER EXPENSES - - - - - - - - - - (41) (42) CAPITAL RELATED EXPENSES...

AI summary The text presents a series of financial and operational line items, including costs of goods sold, demand-side management expenses, fuel cost recovery deferrals, and various depreciation and capital-related expenses for different energy generation and distribution assets in Nova Scotia.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DEMAND EXPENSES (3) ENERGY EXPENSES (4) CUSTOMER EXPENSES GENERATION FUNCTION (1) FUEL 310,870 $0 $310,870 - (2) PURCHASES - OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND 27,645 $12,949 $14,696 - (3...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses categorized into demand, energy, and customer expenses. It includes expenses related to fuel, purchases, operations and maintenance, depreciation, and other costs associated with generation and transmission activities.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (9) (10) (11) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (1) Tra...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenues categorized by demand classification, including operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, interest, taxes, and other revenue streams. It includes various line items and allocations with associated factors and references to different exhibits and orders.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) (11) MUNICIP...

AI summary The document presents a financial summary for the year ending December 31, 2027, detailing various categories of energy generation costs, including fuel purchases, biomass, and maritime link expenses, with allocations across different customer segments and categories.

EXHIBIT 6 PAGE 4 OF 6 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (1) COSTS BY...

AI summary The exhibit presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenues by functional areas, including FAM-related and non-FAM-related costs, transmission costs, and operating costs. It categorizes these figures across different company sizes and sectors, such as domestic, general, and industrial.

CLASS : DOMESTIC CLASS : DOMESTIC RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Costs Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand ($/kW of Class monthly NCP) Energy (cent/kWh) Customer ($/mont...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with the Domestic class in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. It includes generation, transmission, distribution, and retail costs, along with unit costs and total expenses. The data highlights energy and demand costs, as well as customer charges, providing a comprehensive overview of the rate base and cost structure.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS CLASS : MUNICIPAL 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...

AI summary This document presents a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc., breaking down costs across various categories such as generation, transmission/distribution, and retail. It includes figures on rate base, variable fuel costs, operating expenses, and unit costs for energy and demand.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL U...

AI summary The document presents allocation factors for various categories of responsibility related to pole and wire infrastructure investments and customer responsibilities for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes percentages and dollar amounts allocated across different customer segments and categories.

REVENUE TO EXPENSE COMPARISON (1) TOTAL DMD.RELATED (2) TOTAL ENG.RELATED (3) UNIT COST ENG.RELATED (4) TOTAL CUST.RELATED (5) TOTAL OPER. (6) TOTAL RATE (7) % REVENUE VARIANCE CALC (229) PURCHASED POWER - WIND (ERIS) (230) PURCHASED POWER...

AI summary The document presents a revenue to expense comparison table, including various cost categories such as purchased power, depreciation, generation, and grants. It highlights expenses related to demand-side management, energy-related classes, and other overhead expenses, as well as adjustments and variances in costs.

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) ALLOCATION FACTOR (31) (30) TOTAL DIVISIONAL EXPENSES bfr Advocacy Expense 326,120 150,179 3...

AI summary The text presents a table detailing various expenses and allocations across different categories, including production expenses, transmission, distribution, retail, and direct expenses. It includes data related to depreciation, grants, and various generation and transmission costs, such as those for steam, hydro, wind, solar, and gas turbines.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DEMAND EXPENSES (3) ENERGY EXPENSES (4) CUSTOMER EXPENSES GENERATION FUNCTION (1) FUEL 418,534 $0 $418,534 - (2) PURCHASES - OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND 18,419 $8,521 $9,898 - (3)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses categorized into demand, energy, and customer expenses for a utility company in Nova Scotia. It includes expenses related to generation, maintenance, depreciation, interest, and other financial items, providing a comprehensive overview of the company's operational costs.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) (11) MUNICIP...

AI summary The document presents a financial summary of energy purchases and classifications for the year ending December 31, 2026, detailing various categories such as fuel purchases, biomass, maritime link, wind energy, and imports. It provides data in thousands of dollars, with breakdowns by different customer segments and energy classifications.

RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $98,311 $47,459 $4,747 $7...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of rate base costs and associated expenses, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, along with unit costs and total expenses. It includes various line items such as fuel, operating, and capital costs, as well as return on equity and total costs for different segments of the utility system.

(300) Total 100.00% (301) (302) METER DATA SERVICES ALLOCATORS (328) FUEL (329) PURCHASES - OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND 23,570.490 58.717 (330) PURCHASES - BIOMASS (331) MARITIME LINK 64.987 641.376 (332) PURCHASES - WIND ERIS (333) PURCHA...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of meter data services allocators, fuel purchases, and electric revenue across various categories and rate classes. It includes figures for biomass, wind, imports, exports, and revenue from different customer segments, such as domestic, general, industrial, and municipal.

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. provides a detailed listing of C.O.S.S. input information for 2026, including financial and operational data points such as capital works in progress, transmission and distribution costs, asset retirement obligations, demand-side management, and fuel cost recovery. The document outlines key inputs for regulatory analysis.

ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRI...

AI summary The document presents the allocation of the average rate base for the year ending December 31, 2027, across various categories including tax, pension, steam assets, fuel deferral, and asset retirement obligations for different customer classes and company segments.

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) REVENUE TO COST RATIOS STORM COSTS STORM REVENUE NON-FUEL COSTS NON-FUEL DISTRIBUTION TRANSMISSION (HV) TRANSMISSION (EHV) GRAND TOTAL GRAND TOTAL REVENUE(1)...

AI summary This table presents revenue-to-cost ratios for various customer classes, including storm costs and revenues, with breakdowns by distribution and transmission levels. It includes data on non-fuel costs, fuel adjustment mechanisms, and revenue totals across different customer segments.

CLASS : SMALL INDUSTRIAL CLASS : SMALL INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fixed Unit Cost (Source Exh. 3) Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $38,05...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and rates for the Small Industrial class in Nova Scotia, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, along with unit costs and total expenses associated with energy sales and delivery.

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

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the development of allocation factors, including various demand and generation metrics across different categories such as domestic, small, medium, and large industrial sectors, as well as municipal and PHP (Peak Hour Pricing) categories. Each row provides numerical data and percentages of responsibility for different allocation factors.

r>5,514 9,395 14,500 12,471 2,581 1,672 E-1A (20) MAT. & SUPPLIES - OTHER 18,259 9,290 629 3,939 620 452 770 1,189 1,022 212 137 P-10 (21) DEF. CHG Financing 5,375 2,735 185 1,160 182 133 227 350 301 62 40 P-10 (22) DEF. CHG Tax 5,778 2,93...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various financial items related to the allocation of the average rate base, including expenses for materials and supplies, financing, taxes, pensions, fuel deferral, and asset retirement obligations, as well as contract receivables and sub-total figures.

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL EXPENSES (2) PROD. EXPENSES (3) TRANS. EXPENSES (4) DIST. EXPENSES (5) RETAIL EXPENSES EXPENSES (6) DIRECT (50) FCR DEFERRAL (51) OTHER EXPENSES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (52) GRANTS IN LIEU...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses, categorizing them into production, transmission, distribution, and retail expenses. It includes various subcategories such as depreciation, grants, and fuel cost recovery deferrals, providing a comprehensive view of the financial structure.

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

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various operational and maintenance costs across different categories and customer segments for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including specific line items such as capacity credit, hydro, wind/biomass, biomass, and other generation-related expenses, along with references to allocation factors and related documents.

F (1) TOTAL EXPENSES (2) PROD. EXPENSES (3) TRANS. EXPENSES (4) DIST. EXPENSES (5) RETAIL EXPENSES (6) PROD. WEIGHTS (7) TRANS. WEIGHTS (8) DIST. WEIGHTS (9) RETAIL WEIGHTS (21) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 46,073 20,069 4,966 13,237 7,802 4.5%...

AI summary The text presents a table with expense categories, including information technology, enterprise services, human resources, and others, along with their associated costs and percentages. It includes entries such as Fuel Cost Recovery (FCR) deferral, depreciation, and grants in lieu of taxes, but does not provide detailed analysis or discussion on these topics.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (9) (10) (11) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (1) Tra...

AI summary The table presents a detailed breakdown of demand classification for various categories, including operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, interest, corporate taxes, and revenue, with allocations across different industrial and general categories. It includes references to various regulatory and financial elements such as FCR deferral, depreciation, and interest calculations.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION ENERGY CLASSIFICATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL IN...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of fuel purchases for the year ending December 31, 2027, categorized by different energy classifications and company sizes. It includes figures for purchases other than biomass and wind, as well as biomass purchases, with various subtotals and allocations.

FOR SEPTEMBER 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) SYST...

AI summary The text presents a table with various metrics related to energy sales, losses, demand, and system factors for September 2027. It includes columns such as energy sales, energy losses, energy requirement, demand factors, and system peak demand. The table appears to be part of a regulatory proceeding related to energy billing and real-time pricing.

REDACTED ELID Tariff IG IR-7 Attachment 11 Page 92 of 97 (339) ELI 2P-RTP 1,824.69 1,106.00 (340) Municipal 1,891.93 1,106.00 (341) Unmetered - (342) (343) DIRECT FAM-related EXPENSES (344) FUEL 54,102.555 (345) PURCHASES - OTHER THAN BIOM...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various expenses and revenues related to electric services, including fuel costs, purchases from different energy sources, and revenue from different customer classes. It includes figures for specific line items such as fuel, biomass, wind, and imports, as well as revenue from domestic, small general, and large industrial customers.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION Calendar Month of System Peak 1 January February March April May June July August September October November December Total (20) LINE LOSSES - SMALL GENERAL 3,449 3,190 3,153 2,291 2,051 1,883 2,037 1,905 1,80...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing line losses across different categories and calendar months, highlighting various line loss metrics for different user types and sectors. The data is organized by month and includes totals for each category.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL EXPENSES (2) PROD. EXPENSES (3) TRANS. EXPENSES (4) DIST. EXPENSES (5) RETAIL EXPENSES (6) DIRECT EXPENSES POWER PRODUCTION (1) FUEL $442,207 $418,636 $0 $0 $0 $23,57...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s operating expenses, categorized into production, transmission, distribution, and retail expenses. It includes costs related to fuel, purchased power, biomass, wind, and various operating and maintenance expenses for different energy sources and systems.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) FUEL PURCHASES - OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND PURCHASES - BIOMASS MARITIME LINK PURCHASES - WIND ERIS PURCHASES - WIND NRIS IMPORTS $418,636 $10,155...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of fuel purchases and related costs for the year ending December 31, 2026, including categories such as purchases from other than biomass and wind, biomass, Maritime Link, and wind purchases. It also includes financial figures such as imports and various cost components.

RATE BASE (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Costs Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand ($/kW of Class monthly NCP) Energy (cent/kWh) Customer ($/month) Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $784,077 $368,319.4 $3...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs related to the rate base, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail components. It includes various line items such as fuel costs, operating expenses, capital returns, and total costs, along with unit costs and quantities sold.

REVENUE TO EXPENSE COMPARISON (1) TOTAL DMD.RELATED (2) TOTAL ENG.RELATED (3) UNIT COST ENG.RELATED (4) TOTAL CUST.RELATED (5) TOTAL OPER. (6) TOTAL RATE (7) % REVENUE VARIANCE CALC (220) PURCHASED POWER - Imports (221) BUTU CAPACITY CREDI...

AI summary The document presents a revenue-to-expense comparison, including various categories such as purchased power, overhead expenses, DSM expenses, depreciation, and generation costs. It details figures for different types of expenses and their adjustments, providing a comprehensive financial overview for analysis.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION (89) DEMAND LINE LOSS ADJUSTMENT - SMALL INDUST. (90) DEMAND LINE LOSS ADJUSTMENT - MEDIUM INDUST. 5,077 6,138 5,078 4,914 3,523 3,773 2,593 3,230 2,770 3,329 2,171 2,635 2,781 3,...

AI summary The document presents allocation factor information for various demand line loss adjustment categories, including small, medium, and large industrial sectors, municipal, unmetered, and other specific categories. The data includes numerical values across different time periods or scenarios.

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL EXPENSES (2) PROD. EXPENSES (3) TRANS. EXPENSES (4) DIST. EXPENSES (5) RETAIL EXPENSES (6) DIRECT EXPENSES POWER PRODUCTION (...

AI summary The functionalization of operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2027, details various costs associated with power production, including fuel, purchased power, biomass, wind, and other operational expenses. The table provides a breakdown of expenses across production, transmission, distribution, and retail categories.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DEMAND EXPENSES (3) ENERGY EXPENSES (4) CUSTOMER EXPENSES GENERATION FUNCTION (1) FUEL 308,407 $0 $308,407 - (2) PURCHASES - OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND 27,645 $13,004 $14,640 - (3...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of operating expenses categorized into demand, energy, and customer expenses for a company in Nova Scotia. It includes costs related to generation, maintenance, and depreciation across various energy sources and infrastructure.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) FUEL PURCHASES - OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND PURCHASES - BIOMASS MARITIME LINK PURCHASES - WIND ERIS PURCHASES - WIND NRIS IMPORTS $308,407 $14,640...

AI summary The document presents a detailed financial table for the year ending December 31, 2027, outlining various fuel purchases, maritime link costs, and related expenses in thousands of dollars. It includes line items such as fuel purchases from different sources and associated costs, with some entries referencing 'See BCF'.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. SUMMARY OF SYSTEM ENERGY LINE LOSSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026

AI summary This document provides a summary of system energy line losses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026. It outlines the methodology used to calculate these losses and their impact on operational efficiency and cost recovery.

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) TOTAL (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) DIRECT (60) DEF. CHG Other (61) DEF. CHG FCR 21,332 15,965 9,365 10,741 4,334 5,220 7,489 0 145 3 -2 0 (62) DEF. CR ARO Steam -85,653 -85,653 0 0 0 0 (63) DEF. CR ARO Hyd...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of the functionalization of the average rate base, including various deferred charges and credits related to asset retirement obligations, fuel cost recovery, and other financial factors impacting the rate base calculation.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (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: $363,514 $29...

AI summary This table outlines the functionalization of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc., breaking down costs into production, transmission, distribution, and retail expenses. It includes costs related to fuel, biomass, wind, imports, and maintenance for various power generation sources such as thermal, hydro, and combustion turbines.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 CLASS : MUNICIPAL RATE BASE (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed COSTS (Source Exh 6) Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs related to generation, transmission, distribution, and retail for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes figures for fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, as well as unit costs and total expenses across different segments of the energy system.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY RATE BASE Variable Fixed COSTS (Source Exh 6) Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand...

AI summary This document provides a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s rate class disaggregation analysis for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes various cost components such as fuel, operating, capital, and return, along with unit costs and total costs for different segments like generation, transmission/distribution, and retail.

REVENUE TO EXPENSE COMPARISON (1) TOTAL DMD.RELATED (2) TOTAL ENG.RELATED (3) UNIT COST ENG.RELATED (4) TOTAL CUST.RELATED (5) TOTAL OPER. (6) TOTAL RATE (7) % REVENUE VARIANCE CALC (68) WORKING CAPITAL - MAT. & SUP. FUEL (69) WORKING CAPI...

AI summary The document presents a revenue to expense comparison, detailing various deferred charges and credits related to working capital, tax, pension, and asset retirement obligations. It includes data on fuel cost recovery, deferred charges for DSM and LED programs, and other financial items.

1 Request IR-9: 2 3 NSPI states at page 7 that the ultimate energy charge is subject to change based on the - 4 outcome of the ongoing Court proceedings regarding FLG2 responsibility. Please provide - 5 an analysis quantifying the impact o...

AI summary NSPI requests an analysis of the impact on Large Industrial and Medium Industrial customers if PHP is not found responsible for FLG2 costs, with a reallocation of those costs. NS Power provides a forecast assessment including FLG2-related costs and references Table 1 for the impact analysis.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Due to the Dispatchable Rider (DR), NS Power will dispatch PHP's load to optimize generation and reduce total fuel costs. As more wind generation is available on the system, PHP will be scheduled to higher load levels, as...

AI summary NS Power will dispatch PHP's load to optimize generation and reduce fuel costs, particularly with the inclusion of wind energy from the Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm. Energy from the wind farm will be treated as an IPP and netted off PHP's bill, with potential credits arising from demand shifting during low-cost periods.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 (AGC) volumes will be included on PHP's bill as appropriate and PHP will be 2 billed at the above-the-line rate for the remaining energy volume. If PHP's demand 3 is such that it requires energy during these higher-varia...

AI summary The document discusses the billing mechanism for PHP, including the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) and how DR credits and wind credits affect the net bill. It also includes a table with various cost scenarios and optimized rates.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL It is important to keep in perspective the aspects of the Application with which PHP does not agree. The ELID Tariff is a comprehensive above-the-line (ATL) tariff construct that enables the transfer of the system's larges...

AI summary The document discusses disagreements between PHP and NS Power regarding the ELID Tariff, emphasizing that PHP's concerns are narrow and focused on costing/pricing matters in the Settlement Agreement. The Company argues that the ELID Tariff provides stability and cost recovery, while amending it would increase costs for other customers. The text references CA IR-2 and CA IR-9 for financial impact assessments.

NSPI Responses to Port Hawkesbury Paper Information Requests 1 Request IR-1: 11 12 and very high (e.g. 160 MW), depending largely on system load conditions and the level of PHP demand that produces the lowest cost to serve the system in 13...

AI summary The document discusses NSPI's responses to information requests regarding the determination of PHP coincident peaks, referencing the ELID Tariff and the use of judgment in establishing a demand billing determinant. It highlights the unique nature of the ELID Tariff and the need for judgment due to the characteristics of a single, large customer with dispatchable load.

NSPI Responses to Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. Information Requests 1 Request IR-7: 2 firm load from PHP during the winter peak, as well as the PHP firm load amount 3 that the asset was designed to serve. 4 5 (g) What firm load from PHP...

AI summary The document outlines NSPI's response to information requests regarding the Port Hawkesbury Biomass plant's design capacity and the methodology used for identifying investments in generation, transmission, and distribution. The response includes details on load forecasting and system reliability criteria.

CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) would be completed at the end of the year to account for not just load shifting between hours but also months. Please see Synapse IR-16 part (a) for a calculation of DR credit methodology and can be used as a...

AI summary The text outlines methods for calculating DR credits, fuel cost savings from PHP's load management under the ELID Tariff, and two scenarios (A and B) explaining billing impacts. It references Synapse IR-16 and a Settlement Agreement, noting that fuel cost savings require annual dispatch comparisons in PortOps, not Excel.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 3 OF 5 (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC GENERAL (3) SMALL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) MUNICIPAL (11) UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (25) D...

AI summary The exhibit presents a table with various deferred charges and credits across different customer categories, including domestic general, small, general large, small industrial, medium industrial, industrial large, municipal, and unmetered. The table includes allocation factors and references to specific codes such as E-1A and P-10.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 3 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES WEIGHTS (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) PROD. (1) FUEL - 0....

AI summary The document presents a functionalization of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 3, detailing various costs including fuel, purchased power, biomass, and wind energy, alongside maintenance and development expenses.

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

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various costs and allocations related to energy generation, purchases, and other related factors. It includes data on fuel, purchases from different sources like biomass and wind, maritime link costs, and operational and maintenance steam expenses. The data is categorized by different demand classes and sizes.

REDACTED ELID Tariff Synapse IR-30 Attachment 1 Page 91 of 96 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Line # AVERAGE RATE BASE RATE BASE 2025 RATE BASE 2026 (217) PURCHASED POWER - MARITIME LINK (218) PURCHASED POWER - WIND (ERIS) (219...

AI summary The text presents a table outlining various rate base components for 2025 and 2026, including purchased power, capacity credits, overhead expenses, DSM expenses, and depreciation and accretion. The data includes figures related to different energy sources and financial adjustments.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION Calendar Month of System Peak 1 January February March April May June July August September October November December Total 43 Grand Total 6,777,725 11,463,066,585 10,703,661,274 $445,457,081 $94,697,267 $8,40...

AI summary The text presents a table with allocation factor information, including figures related to energy costs, purchased power, and various system metrics. It includes data for different months and categories such as Maritime Link, Purchased Power, and Wind.

Monthly Fuel Cost Allocation Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Jun-26 Jul-26 Aug-26 Sep-26 Oct-26 Nov-26 Dec-26 Total Purchased Power Imports $4,757,627 $4,589,694 $3,462,924 $11,463,432 $11,169,883 $11,583,281 $8,099,729 $7,009,590 $10,8...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the monthly fuel cost allocation for various energy sources, including purchased power, biomass, Comfit, and Maritime Link, from January to December 2026. The data highlights the financial distribution of energy costs across different categories and months.

Monthly Energy Allocators Rate Class Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Jun-26 Jul-26 Aug-26 Sep-26 Oct-26 Nov-26 Dec-26 Total Municipal 17,793,843 15,644,788 14,646,832 10,305,750 6,297,827 5,842,110 7,577,118 7,217,995 7,400,291 8,968,25...

AI summary The document presents monthly energy allocators by rate class from January 2026 to December 2026, including percentages for different fuel cost allocators such as Domestic, Small General, General, and Large Industrial. The data shows varying allocations across different months and categories.

Annual Peak of ATL 2,297,508 Annual Energy Requirement of ATL 11,303,785,142 System Coincident Load Factor 56.164608% Category Plant Fuel Costs Jan-26 $67,441,935 Feb-26 $54,358,722 Mar-26 $49,574,650 Apr-26 $30,087,598 May-26 $22,231,785...

AI summary The document presents financial data related to plant fuel costs for a given period, including monthly figures from January to December 2026 and the annual total. It also includes the annual peak and energy requirement of ATL, along with a system coincident load factor.

REDACTED ELID Tariff Synapse IR-30 Attachment 2 Page 14 of 15 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Category Usage Data Medium Industrial 37,761,228 34,388,307 37,154,644 34,300,556 36,745,594 38,469,740 38,399,377 35,849,667 35,276,...

AI summary The text presents a table containing usage data categorized by different industrial and municipal sectors, including figures for Medium Industrial, Large Industrial (FIRM and INT), PHP, and Municipal. The data spans multiple years and includes totals for each category.

r>0 4,103 4,655 (23) DEF. CHG Tax 9,693 0 0 -5,152 5,152 0 4,541 5,152 (24) DEF. CHG Pension 42,525 46,107 0 0 0 0 42,525 46,107 (25) DEF. CHG Steam Assets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (26) DEF. CHG Fuel Deferral 0 3,900 0 0 0 0 0 3,900 (27) DEF. CHG O...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various financial items, including tax, pension, steam assets, fuel deferral, and other charges and credits, along with their corresponding figures for different periods. This appears to be a financial classification or accounting report for a utility or energy-related entity.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES WEIGHTS WEIGHTS...

AI summary The document outlines the functionalization of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027, detailing various cost categories including fuel procurement, corporate groups, legal services, and environmental policies, with corresponding percentages and dollar amounts.

EXHIBIT 4 - Detail A PAGE 6 OF 6 NOVA SCOTIA PO FUNCTIONALIZATION OF O FOR THE YEAR ENDING D (IN THOUSANDS O (1) REGULATORY AFFAIRS (2) Advocacy Expense (3) Other Expenses (4) Subtotal (5) (6) FINANCE GROUP (7) INTERNAL AUDIT (8) INVESTOR...

AI summary This document outlines various expense categories and financial items for a Nova Scotia utility, including regulatory affairs, finance group expenses, enterprise services, human resources, capital-related expenses, and other financial details such as depreciation, grants, and revenue streams like the green power surcharge and export sales.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (9) OPER. & MAINT STEAM 53,100 35,113 1,859 9,647 1,105 1,011 1,166...

AI summary The document presents Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s allocation of operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2027, including detailed breakdowns by category such as steam, hydro, wind, and biomass operations, as well as depreciation and interest expenses.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (...

AI summary The document presents a financial breakdown of energy-related costs for the year ending December 31, 2027, categorized by different types of energy generation and purchases, including fuel, biomass, wind, and maritime link costs, with allocations specified by various factors.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (207) (336) Small Industrial (337) Medium Industrial (338) Large Industrial 589.45 1,611.77 1,891.93 196....

AI summary The document presents a detailed listing of input information for Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s Cost of Service Study (COSS) for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes various categories of expenses, fuel purchases, capacity credits, and revenue by rate classes.

Fuel Co sts used for · FAM purposes FAM C ost Classifi cation

AI summary The text appears to be a table or section of a regulatory document related to fuel costs and their classification for FAM (likely Fuel Adjustment Mechanism) purposes, though much of the content is redacted or deleted.

$3,627,090 $2,521,417 $2,850,490 $2,534,080 $2,191,956 $1,916,096 $2,250,818 $2,157,931 $3,711,916 $3,788,118 $33,418,031 Purchased Power Wind $ 13,164,243.69 $ 14,283,765.76 $ 16,273,457.62 $ 13,857,420.27 $ 12,582,203.02 $ 10,596,475.95...

AI summary The text provides numerical data related to purchased power, wind generation, and associated costs from various systems including NRIS, ERIS, and FAM. It includes figures for different years and categories, highlighting financial aspects of energy generation and management.

REDACTED ELID Tariff Synapse IR-30 Attachment 4 Page 13 of 15 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Usage Data Total 2,296,076 2,226,611 1,876,126 1,563,189 1,303,849 1,175,944 1,242,447 1,256,728 1,187,078 1,349,395 1,736,166 2,080,...

AI summary The document presents usage data and cost-related metrics, including total usage, marginal costs, incremental costs, and energy requirements over a period. It includes various categories such as total usage, NSR peak, and OATT load, with numerical values indicating trends and financial figures.

ible and dispatchable, and, as result, should be adequately compensated for the operational benefits that PHP provides to the NS Power system through the ELID Tariff. (b) See response to subpart (a). Request IR-11: Reference: Evidence of C...

AI summary The text discusses the proposed ELID 2027 energy charge exceeding NS Power's LI tariff fuel costs, leading to non-fuel margin collection. It requests clarification on BAI's comparison intent between 2026 and 2027 BCF components and highlights differences in COSS metrics and service area utilization between rate classes.

Responses to IG Consultant (Bowman) Questions – 4 of 4 Question NS Power Response Please also refer to 5. NSPI (IG)-20 shows a sample calculation for one day of how the DR would be calculated. But the example in question shows a case where...

AI summary NS Power explains that the Customer Baseline Load (CBL) is based on actual load data, not forecasts, and clarifies that demand response (DR) credits are calculated based on load optimization, not overall load reduction. NS Power also details how the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) will allocate costs from the Goose Harbour wind farm directly to PHP.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-20: 2 3 Reference: N-1, ELID Application, page 17. 4 5 6 In addition to [fixed cost recovery], the ELID tariff will affect fuel costs borne by other customer classes in two respects: 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16...

AI summary The text discusses how the ELID tariff affects fuel costs for different customer classes, particularly focusing on the impact of DR service on PHP and ATL customers. It outlines scenarios where marginal costs are above or below average and explains how this affects cost distribution and the role of the FAM in addressing these effects.

- maintenance periods may be identifiable, though some questions remain about the verifiability of this data - (addressed below). However, NSPI proposes to then "randomize" the outages throughout the year,[87](#page-23-0) a - subjective ex...

AI summary The document discusses concerns regarding the accuracy and verifiability of data related to maintenance periods and load-shifting services by PHP. It highlights that factors beyond energy prices, such as operational constraints and external variables, may influence PHP's load profile, raising questions about the fairness of FAM customers bearing the cost of these changes.

Q. What is your fifth concern? A. Our fifth concern relates to NSPI's plan to use "forward replacement fuel costs"[100](#page-25-6) to determine the DR credit. While NSPI did not elaborate on the specific approach it would take, forward re...

AI summary The fifth concern is NSPI's use of 'forward replacement fuel costs' to determine DR credits, which may overstate system costs. NSPI has previously avoided this method in calculating load-shifting benefits under the ELIADC Tariff, citing concerns about overestimation.

NS Power ELID Application, page 14. 1 subject to future recovery from ATL customers, subject to Board approval. These 2 differences may include final approved tariff design, PHP's participation, or related cost 3 12 and load assumptions. 4...

AI summary The ELID tariff is based on NS Power's existing Large Industrial (LI) tariff, with an Interruptible Rider and a Dispatchable Rider. Key elements include monthly customer charges, demand and energy charges, and various riders such as the fuel adjustment mechanism and demand-side management cost recovery.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-5: 2 3 Please refer to PDF page 3, "Load Variations." Did PHP's lower-than-forecasted demand 4 increase system costs, such as through retention of higher capacity, higher reserves, greater 5 unit commitment, o...

AI summary The response to Request IR-5 explains that PHP's lower-than-forecasted demand did not impact NS Power's long-term procurement decisions, such as gas and power RFPs, as PHP's load is not currently included in these decisions. Modeling from PortOps shows that PHP pays for all generation serving its demand.

Extra Large Industrial Active Demand Control (ELIADC) Tariff 2025 Annual Report (NSEB M12768) NSPI Responses to IG Information Requests 1 Request IR-1: 6 1 TWh (1,000 GWh). The 2025 actual benefit ($4.4 million) falls below this forecast r...

AI summary The 2025 ELIADC Tariff Annual Report highlights that the actual benefit of $4.4 million fell below the 2019 forecast due to fuel price volatility from 2021-2024. However, the benefit represents a 30% increase compared to the 2021-2024 average and 60% of the 2020 result. Approximately $2.8 million of the benefit is attributed to fixed cost recovery.

CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 the day-ahead and real-time scheduling models. The weekly PHP load determines optimal 2 daily levels, which are shaped hourly according to system conditions and requirements. 3 4 (g) 5 (i) The divergence be...

AI summary The text discusses the scheduling and dispatch of PHP's load in 2025, highlighting that actual load diverged from forecasts but was managed economically. The CBL Energy Charge was based on a prior forecast and not revised, leading to variances in actual costs. Adjustments to PHP's energy requirements were influenced by system and market conditions rather than forecast error.

14 Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 ELIADC Tariff Energy Sales (GWh) 875 966 957 670 766 691 Revenue ($M) 55.5 60.3 170.1 28.31 77.7 70.9 Revenue (ȼ per kWh) 6.3 6.2 17.8 4.2 10.1 10.3 Large Industrial Tariff Energy Sales (GWh) 726 759 7...

AI summary The 2022 ELIADC Tariff Annual Report and a change in methodology for calculating the cost to serve PHP load was approved by the Board on July 5, 2023, leading to a $50.9 million adjustment in 2022 fuel recovery for the ELIADC Tariff compared to a preliminary calculation using forward replacement pricing.

1 Request IR-1: 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Despite challenges resulting from NS Power's cyber incident, the Nova Scotia Power System Operator (NSPSO), NS Power Energy Marketing team, and PHP adapted and worked collaboratively for the benefit...

AI summary The text discusses challenges caused by a cyber incident at NS Power, specifically under the ELIADC protocol, and inquires whether these challenges remain in 2026. It also asks for confirmation on the fuel prices used in the CBL forecast. The response should reference specific matter and exhibit numbers.

- through the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism ("FAM") allocation process as a dollar value credit, and will be allocated so as to be paid for by all ATL customers. - 3. The ELID customer is also proposed to receive an Interruptible Rider ("IR")...

AI summary NSP proposes an ELID tariff with credits via the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM), Interruptible Rider (IR), and a 10% priority interruptible premium. PHP's wind generation from Goose Harbour Lake is prioritized in energy allocation, with load shaping via DR and potential interruptible demand credits. The proposal outlines a sequence for PHP's energy procurement and system integration.

3.4 Issues Regarding Transparency and Reporting - The DR mechanism is new and complex. The benefits of the ELID can only be understood with a detailed - comparison of a hypothetical CBL load, as compared to actual PHP load, with the varian...

AI summary The text critiques NSP's proposal to reduce regulatory oversight and reporting for the ELID/DR mechanism, arguing that the complexity of the DR mechanism requires stronger Board oversight. It recommends quarterly reporting on DR status and approval of Operating Procedures by the Board to ensure transparency and accountability.

Response IR-5: - (a) Yes. - (b) FAM customers. - (c) There may be, but we have not developed one. Our recommendation is that any payments to PHP from FAM customers under the DR credit must be demonstrably tied to PHP deciding to shift load...

AI summary The response addresses demand response (DR) program design, emphasizing that payments to PHP from FAM customers must be tied to load-shifting due to energy prices. It compares the ELID Tariff's ex post demand control calculation to the ELIADC Tariff, noting differences in embedded cost rates and Goose Harbour Wind Farm output. Concerns about exogenous fuel cost fluctuations masking actual DR benefits are highlighted, referencing Bates White's audit.

Request IR-9: - Reference: N-20, Bates White Evidence, p.26, line 18- p. 27, line 2 describes its fifth - concern relating to the use of forward replacement fuel pricing: However, NSPI has specifically veered away from using forward replac...

AI summary Bates White questions NSPI's use of forward replacement fuel pricing in the ELIADC Tariff for DR credit calculations, noting NSPI previously rejected this method in 2022 due to volatility concerns. Bates White seeks clarification on methodological consistency, rationale for current use, potential inflation of DR credits, and recommendations for alternative approaches.

evidence, setting the interruptible credit equal to the full marginal cost would allocate all of the benefits of avoided capacity to PHP, leaving other customers no better off than if an equivalent amount of generation capacity had been pr...

AI summary The text discusses the impact of setting interruptible credit equal to full marginal cost on PHP and other customers, and references FERC Orders 745 and 745-A regarding demand response compensation. It emphasizes the need for cost-effective alternatives to generation resources that provide net benefits to all ratepayers.

Q HOW DO YOU RESPOND TO MR. BOWMAN'S THIRD RECOMMENDATION THAT THE 100% ALLOCATION OF DR SAVINGS RISKS OVER-CREDITING PHP FOR THE VALUE OF THE DR? A Mr. Bowman's recommendation to strip PHP of 100% of the calculated DR savings ignores the...

AI summary The response argues that allocating 100% of DR savings to PHP is justified due to its unique load flexibility and the structural changes in the ELID tariff. It also defends the Interruptible Rider credit, emphasizing its role in cost avoidance and system planning.

Q DO YOU AGREE WITH MR. BOWMAN THAT BECAUSE PHP MAY HAVE ALREADY BEEN DISPATCHED DOWN TO REDUCE LOAD UNDER THE DR THAT THEY SHOULD NOT RECEIVE AN IR CREDIT? No. Mr. Bowman's argument ignores the completely distinct benefits of the DR and t...

AI summary The response rejects Mr. Bowman's argument that PHP should not receive an IR credit because it already reduced load under the DR. It emphasizes that DR and IR provide distinct benefits: DR avoids high-cost energy hours, while IR improves system reliability during constraints. The two mechanisms are not conflated despite overlapping timing.

V. RESPONSE TO BOARD STAFF WITNESS BATES WHITE Q CAN YOU BRIEFLY SUMMARIZE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF BATES WHITE? A Bates White recommends that several key components of Nova Scotia Power's proposed ELID Tariff be rejected or substantially mo...

AI summary Bates White recommends rejecting or modifying several components of Nova Scotia Power's proposed ELID Tariff, including the ELID Energy Charge, DR credit framework, and mechanisms in the Power Sales Agreement, to prevent cost-shifting and under-recovery risks. They suggest recalculating the ELID Energy Charge using an updated COSS model and implementing an annual true-up mechanism for cost recovery.

Q DO YOU AGREE WITH BATES WHITE'S RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE A SYMMETRICAL TRUE-UP MECHANISM TO CORRECT FOR "SUBSTANTIAL DEVIATIONS" IN NET LOAD FACTOR EXPECTATIONS? A No. While Bates White confirms in its response to PHP-IR-4(b) that any pr...

AI summary The response rejects Bates White's recommendation for a symmetrical true-up mechanism, arguing that the parameters for 'substantial deviation' are arbitrary and that the requirement for hour-by-hour output from the wind facility violates the Power Sales Agreement, which allows PHP to track energy blocks on a monthly basis.

DATE FILED: July 8, 2026 Page 4 of 25 (1) For a new tariff with the unique characteristics and administrative requirements of the ELID Tariff, a Customer Charge is appropriate. In the absence of a concrete cost foundation for this tariff e...

AI summary The document proposes a Customer Charge for the ELID Tariff based on a high-level forecast due to the lack of concrete cost data. It argues that Board approval of DR Operating Procedures is not necessary for ELID Tariff administration, and that current annual reporting is sufficient for transparency and oversight.

n operational foundation (Bowman, approximate average PHP DATE FILED: July 8, 2026 Page 8 of 25 InterGroup Evidence (CA Consultant), page 6. The Application at pages 5-6, provided "[i]t is proposed that the PHP demand determinant be review...

AI summary The document discusses the review and setting of the PHP demand determinant as part of the GRA process or Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM). It references NS Power's proposal for a standardized, formula-based metric for the 3CP demand determinant and mentions the Board's directive for NS Power to file an application for the ELIADC successor tariff by December 31, 2025.

and, as a result, it is proposed the benefits accrue fully to PHP (other than the portion recovered from PHP through the FAM).[36](#page-17-1) While the ELIADC Tariff has a sharing mechanism, this was appropriate because the cost foundatio...

AI summary The text discusses demand assumptions related to the ELID Tariff, highlighting the sharing mechanism and the fixed non-fuel cost component for PHP. It also addresses concerns about the DR credit as an imperfect proxy for marginal price signals and the reasonableness of assuming a high load factor premise for the ELID Tariff.

2.2.3 Concern with ELID Tariff Complexity - Bowman provides: "[t]he proposed ELID rate is complicated and unusual in utility rate regulation. - No comparable rate could be identified in Canada, particularly for a major customer on a regula...

AI summary The document discusses concerns about the complexity of the ELID Tariff, noting that while Bowman finds it complicated, the Company argues it is an evolution of the ELIADC Tariff and not a dramatic change. It also addresses the recommendation for Board approval of DR operating procedures, though no process is proposed for this approval.

of that path. In Nova Scotia Power's submission, the move from the existing ELIADC Tariff to an Abovethe-Line structure delivers meaningful benefits to both Port Hawkesbury Paper and other customers. First, it provides enhanced cost certai...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power argues that transitioning from the ELIADC Tariff to an Above-the-Line structure provides cost certainty, predictability, and regulatory efficiencies. This change aligns PHP with established cost allocation frameworks and utilizes existing processes and tools within NS Power's operations.

mount required under the Tariff, e.g. $4/MWh multiplied by the PHP load of 957 GWh. As specifically noted in the FAM Quarterly Reports during 2022, following the calculation March 1, 2023 C. Henwood of the CBL Energy Charge of $57.99/MWh f...

AI summary The document discusses the calculation of the CBL Energy Charge and the impact of increased fuel costs on the ELIADC Tariff. Due to unprecedented volatility in commodity prices, the actual cost to serve PHP exceeded the forecast, resulting in no system savings from load shifting. PHP is required to pay the full actual cost under the ELIADC Tariff's Minimum Payment provision.

Cause Code 2 - NDN - NSP Energy System Operator initiated ramp Down Cause Code 3 - PFL - PHP Failure to Load due to equipment or process constraints Cause Code 4 - PNA - PHP and NSP Agreement to new dispatch Cause Code 5 - PDN - PHP Decisi...

AI summary The text discusses ADC and VOM adjustments related to energy management and financial provisions. It outlines how differences between provisional and actual values are accounted for in 2023, including the ADC Load Shifting Differential and VOM adjustments tied to ELIADC revenue and load serving.

rts (with co-author) in the matter of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro's 2025 Application for Capital Expenditures for the Purchase and Installation of Bay d'Espoir Unit 8 and Avalon Combustion Turbine - On behalf of the Nova Scotia Utility...

AI summary The text outlines various testifying experiences related to regulatory proceedings, including appeals, audits, and applications involving utility companies and regulatory bodies in different jurisdictions. It highlights testimony provided on behalf of the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board and other commissions.

Consulting reports - Post-bid Report of the Procurement Monitor for Ameren Illinois Company, Commonwealth Edison Company, and MidAmerican Energy Company Fall 2026 RFPs to Procure Block Energy/Standard Products. For the Illinois Commerce Co...

AI summary The text lists various consulting reports related to energy procurement and audits, including reports from the Illinois Commerce Commission and the Nova Scotia Energy Board, covering topics such as fuel adjustment mechanisms, renewable energy credits, and energy storage.

conomic and regulatory issues related to the development of electric utility rates, and the incentive impacts of the proposed capacity reservation charge mechanism relative to a minimum demand charge. - Affidavit in FERC proceeding (FERC D...

AI summary The text outlines various regulatory and economic analyses related to electric utility rates, capacity reservation charges, and renewable energy projects. It includes expert evaluations on tariff proposals, solar PPAs, and arbitration disputes involving energy contracts.

PARTIALLY CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) ELID LIIR (with PHP) Variance % Var Subtotal $/kVA 5.801 0.552 (5.249) -90% Energy Charge (Firm) Base cost of fuel ¢/kWh 8.762 8.216 (0.546) -6% Non-fuel ¢/kWh 2.374 2.519 0.145 6% Subtotal ¢/kWh 11...

AI summary The document presents a comparison of energy charges and costs between ELID and LIIR (with PHP) in Nova Scotia, showing significant variances in both subtotal and energy charge categories. The data highlights differences in base cost of fuel and non-fuel costs, with percentages indicating the degree of variation between the two categories.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (22) DEF. CHG Financing 10,075 0 0 (5,378) 5,378 0 4,696 5,378 0 (23) DEF. CHG Tax (24) DEF. CHG Pension 11,485 35,982 0 39,451 0 0 (6,131) 0 6,...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power's financial statements, focusing on various categories such as financing, tax, pension, and fuel deferral, as well as asset retirement obligations and other related charges and credits. The data reflects figures across multiple years and includes subtotals and totals for different functions such as generation and transmission.

REDACTED ELID Tariff U-1 Attachment 2 Page 27 of 94 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) TOTAL PROD. TRANS. DIST. RETAIL PROD. TRANS. DIST. RETAIL EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES WEIG...

AI summary This table outlines various operating expenses and their distribution across production, transmission, distribution, and retail for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026. It includes categories such as fuel, purchased power, thermal operations, solar maintenance, and corporate expenses, along with associated weights and percentages.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) TOTAL SMALL GENERAL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETER...

AI summary This document presents a detailed financial breakdown of energy-related costs and revenues for the year ending December 31, 2026, including various categories such as fuel purchases, generation, transmission, and corporate taxes. The data is organized by different energy classifications and company sizes, with references to specific cost factors (BCF).

EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 2 OF 3 (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) MUNICIPAL (11) UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (32)...

AI summary The document presents a table with various categories and percentages of responsibility for different types of expenses across multiple segments, including domestic, small general, general, and large industrial. Each row provides the total expense demand and the percentage of responsibility for each category, along with an allocation factor and reference numbers.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. NSEB DESCISION (M12451) : COST AND RATE BASE ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN DOLLARS) Locati Cell 2025 2026 2027 Category Label Share on Category Label Share (1) Operating Expenses (2) O&M Expen...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s operating expenses, including O&M costs, regulatory amortization, fuel expenses, and income tax for the years 2025 to 2027. It also outlines the ending PP&E (Transmission) and transmission plant adjustments.

FOR-1-IS RB-2-16.xlsx 2019 Non-coincident peaks by Voltage category.xlsx (227) DSM EXPENSES - BTL Classes (228) FCR DEFERRAL (229) GRANTS IN LIEU OF TAXES 0 50,476 (230) (231) DEPRECIATION AND ACCRETION : Adj to Balance = - (232) ADJUSTMEN...

AI summary The document contains a detailed breakdown of various financial and operational metrics related to energy generation, transmission, and distribution. It includes depreciation and accretion adjustments, as well as expenses related to demand-side management and fuel cost deferrals. The data spans multiple categories such as generation sources (hydro, wind, solar), transmission, and distribution assets.

(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) FUEL $366,094 $310,870 $0 $0 $0 $55,224 (2) (3) PURCHASED POWER: OTHER THAN...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of expenses across various categories, including fuel, purchased power, biomass, wind, and operational and maintenance costs for different energy sources. It also outlines expenses related to customer operations, transmission, distribution, and corporate groups.

REDACTED ELID Tariff U-1 Attachment 3 Page 30 of 98 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) EXHIBIT 4 - Detail A FUNCTION FOR NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) FUNCTIONALIZATION OF O...

AI summary This exhibit from a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding details the functionalization of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027. It lists various costs related to power production, maintenance, and development, categorized under production, transmission, distribution, and retail expenses.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) INTERMEDIATE CLASSIFICATION (2) (3) THERMAL O&M $112,085 (4) HYDRO O&M 4,410 (5) WIND O&M 15,704 (6) BIOMASS O&M 12,580 (7) LM6000 O&M 1,209 (8) OTHER CT's O&M 3,182 GENERATION BATTERIES RADIAL TO G...

AI summary The document presents a detailed classification of operating expenses for various energy generation sources, including thermal, hydro, wind, biomass, and others. It also includes allocations for demand, energy, and customer costs, as well as distribution and transmission expenses.

ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE...

AI summary The document outlines the allocation of operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2027, across various categories and customer segments, including operating and maintenance costs, depreciation grants, interest expenses, and corporate taxes. Specific line items and allocation factors are detailed in the table.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (9) MUNICIPAL (10) UNMETERED (11) ALLOCATION FACTOR (19) Be...

AI summary The text presents a table detailing various costs and revenues categorized by demand classification, including operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, interest, and corporate taxes. It also includes allocation factors and references to exhibits and pages.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (11) OPER. & MAINT BIOMASS 6,354 3,340 230 1,392 224 163 264 614 0 77 50 E-1A (12) OPER. & MAINT LM6000 611 321 22 134 21 16 25 59 0 7 5 E-1A (13) (1...

AI summary The document presents financial data for various operations and maintenance costs, including biomass, LM6000, and radial transmission, as well as depreciation, interest, corporate taxes, and non-operating revenue such as steam and ash sales. It includes figures for the year ending December 31, 2027, and references to various files and allocations.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. NSEB DESCISION (M12451) : COST AND RATE BASE ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN DOLLARS) (1) Operating Expenses (2) O&M Expenses (3) Reliability Implementation (Energy Delivery) - $2,000,000; (2,00...

AI summary The document outlines Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s operating and O&M expenses for the year ending December 31, 2027, including breakdowns of reliability implementation, grid modernization, corporate human resources, executive compensation, regulatory amortization, fuel expense, and other financial items. It details various cost components and their allocations.

REDACTED ELID Tariff U-1 Attachment 3 Page 92 of 98 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) (335) Large General (336) Small Industrial (337) Medium Industrial (338) Large Industrial (339) ELI 2P-RTP (340) Municipal 1,811.88 589.45 1,61...

AI summary The text presents a table with various cost categories and amounts, including fuel, purchases from different energy sources, and imports, totaling 56,621.122. The table includes entries for different customer classes and specific energy-related expenses.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 ost Allocation Fac tors Fu el-related C osts from cos Fuel Cost s used for FAM purposes ll FAM Cost Cl assification n VARIANCE from 01 Att 05 PCON 3 CP Demands Energy Rec uirement Durcha sed Power- Rio...

AI summary The text presents a table related to fuel-related costs and their allocation for the year ending December 31, 2026. It includes columns for fuel costs, cost allocation factors, energy requirements, and various classifications of costs. The table also mentions variance calculations and cost classifications.

Monthly Fuel Cost Allocation Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Jun-26 Jul-26 Aug-26 Sep-26 Oct-26 Nov-26 Dec-26 Total Purchased Power Imports $4,757,627 $4,589,694 $3,462,924 $11,463,432 $11,169,883 $11,583,281 $8,099,729 $7,009,590 $10,8...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of monthly fuel cost allocations for various energy sources and programs in Nova Scotia from January 2026 to December 2026. It includes data on purchased power, biomass, Comfit, and the Maritime Link, highlighting the distribution of costs across different months and categories.

Biomass Calculations ($ in millions) 2026 Capital Fuel Operating Total 54.0 100.0% Data from M05473 Exhibit N-3 CA IR-065P Confidential from the COSS Proceeding Annual Peak of ATL 2,417,165 Annual Energy Requirement of ATL 11,303,785,142

AI summary The document presents biomass calculations for 2026, including capital, fuel, and operating costs totaling $54 million, with 100% fuel costs. It references data from the COSS Proceeding, specifically M05473 Exhibit N-3 CA IR-065P Confidential, and provides figures for annual peak and energy requirement of ATL.

REDACTED ELID Tariff U-1 Attachment 5 Page 10 of 10 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Category Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Jun-26 Jul-26 Aug-26 Sep-26 Oct-26 Nov-26 Plant Fuel Costs $67,441,935 $54,358,722 $49,574,650 $30,...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing plant fuel costs and various power purchase and generation figures across different months, including costs associated with the Maritime Link and wind generation from NRIS and ERIS.

COLUMN R S T U V W X Y Z AA AB AC AD AE AF AG Fuel- related C o sts from 1 COS Fuel Co sts used fo Biomass and ERIS Purchased Power NRIS Total Fuel-related costs before BUTU Capacity Credit, Export Revenues, BUTU Capacity Credit (Allocated...

AI summary The table outlines fuel-related costs and revenues across different rate classes in Nova Scotia, including energy-related and demand-related costs, total fuel-related costs before adjustments, and export revenues. It provides a detailed breakdown for various customer segments, such as residential, small general, and industrial.

REDACTED ELID Tariff U-1 Attachment 6 Page 10 of 11 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Data Inputs Category Plant Fuel Costs Jan-27 $57,665,346 Feb-27 $47,414,297 Mar-27 $37,738,955 Apr-27 $19,947,552 May-27 $17,809,534 Jun-27 $19...

AI summary The document presents a table with fuel costs and related financial data for a specific period, including monthly and annual figures for various categories such as Category Plant Fuel Costs, Maritime Link ML - NS Block ML - Supp Block, and Non-Wind Purchases. The data spans from January 2027 to December 2027, with annual totals provided.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Undertaking U-8: 2 3 To provide the methodology for quantifying the value of active demand control discussed at 4 the Q2 2026 FAM small working group meeting. 5 6 Response U-8: 7 8 The methodology discussed at the Q2 FAM...

AI summary The response to Undertaking U-8 outlines a methodology for quantifying the value of active demand control by comparing load-shifted operations to a flat-load baseline. The approach uses hourly dispatch optimization and considers the Customer Baseline Load (CBL) as a reference case for assessing load-shifting performance.

Request IR-2: Refer to M12661, Exhibit N-1, the Application submitted by NS Power, Section 2.4 Interruptible Service, starting at page 8 of 19, and please answer the following: - a) Describe the rationale for the use of the interruptible c...

AI summary This request (IR-2) asks NS Power to explain the rationale, derivation, and changes in the interruptible credit used in the LIIR, the difference between ELID and ELIADC rates, avoided peaker costs, and the implications of redefining the interruptible rider's credit, including the 10% priority credit and its relation to ancillary services.

Request IR-6: - Refer to M12661, Exhibit N-1, the Application submitted by NS Power, Section 3.1 Consistency with Established Rate-making Practice in Nova Scotia, starting on page 15 of 19, and please answer the following: - a) Confirm if...

AI summary Request IR-6 asks NS Power to clarify and justify the use of incremental and marginal cost-based mechanisms in the ELID Tariff, compare credits under ELIADC and ELID, and provide detailed calculations and workpapers related to interruptible events, including the Maritime Link trip on February 13, 2026.

1. Describe the rationale for the use of the interruptible credit at the same rate as the large industrial interruptible rider (“LIIR”). 2. Describe the derivation of the credit. Is the credit based on a marginal cost of capacity or embedd...

AI summary The text outlines a series of questions directed at NS Power regarding the rationale, derivation, and implications of various credits and rates, including the interruptible credit, LIIR, ELID, ELIADC, and the Dispatchable Rider. The questions focus on cost calculations, fairness, and alignment with established practices.

Request IR-1: On page 7, NS Power stated: The ultimate energy charges are also subject to change based on the outcome of the ongoing Court proceedings regarding PHP's responsibility for the payment of costs associated with the new Maritime...

AI summary NS Power mentions that ultimate energy charges may be affected by ongoing court proceedings regarding PHP's responsibility for costs related to the new Maritime Link Federal Loan Guarantee (FLG2). An update on the status of this proceeding is requested.

from PHP during the winter peak, as well as the PHP firm load amount that the asset was designed to serve. 7. What firm load from PHP was the Port Hawkesbury Biomass plant designed to accommodate? 1. Refer to the Application, p. 8, lines 3...

AI summary The document includes questions about the Port Hawkesbury Biomass plant's capacity to serve PHP firm load, the derivation of a 10% credit for priority interruptible service, and the rationale for matching winter month system coincident demand with negotiated firm plus interruptible demand. It also asks for NS Power’s forecast for avoided costs and the comparison of dispatch service to interruptible service for LIIR customers.

Reference: Application, page 5, line 21 to page 6, line 2. "As proposed, rather than relying solely on PHP metered data at the time of the 3CPs, the setting of the PHP coincident peaks for costing and pricing purposes will require judgment...

AI summary The document discusses the proposed method for setting PHP coincident peaks for costing and pricing purposes, emphasizing the need for judgment in determining representative demand levels. It highlights the variability of PHP demand based on system load conditions and the Dispatchable Rider, suggesting that the PHP demand determinant should be reviewed and set during the GRA process or related proceedings like the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM).

12-13, Figures 4 and 5. Question: Please provide a breakdown of the hourly Net Load as shown in each of Figures 4 and 5 of the Cold Weather Event Report by Customer Class, including PHP. IR-2 Reference: Application, page 5, line 21 to page...

AI summary The document discusses NS Power's proposal for determining PHP coincident peaks using judgment to represent system usage, and outlines proposed energy charges for 2026 and 2027. It raises questions about the methodology, use of judgment in other rate classes, and frequency of peak adjustments.

2027, would the change impact other FAM customers? Please explain. - b) Please provide the estimated Energy Charge for PHP in 2026 and 2027 assuming PHP's request to update the forecast generation from PHP Wind in 2026 and 2027 is granted....

AI summary The text outlines a series of regulatory inquiries related to PHP's forecast generation and energy demand, their impact on FAM customers, and the ELID Tariff's ability to recover FLG costs. These requests involve assessing NSPI's role, evaluating forecast accuracy, and understanding the implications of various assumptions on energy charges and FAM balances.

25. Please provide PHP’s annual energy demand forecast for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. For clarity, this request refers to forecasts developed by PHP and provided to NSPI. 26. Please provide PHP’s actual annual energy demand fo...

AI summary The text contains a series of questions directed at Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) and Prince Heritage Power (PHP) regarding energy demand forecasts, financial assumptions, and the impact of various scenarios on the FAM balance, as well as inquiries about the ELID Tariff and PHP’s financial condition.

18 Request IR-6: 19 Reference: N-1, ELID Application, Attachment 1, ELID Tariff, page 1 of 8. Demand Charge…. Once established through a General Rate Application, Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) proceeding, Rider proceeding, etc. or as oth...

AI summary This section of the regulatory proceeding document references a 'Rider proceeding' and a 'FAM proceeding' in the context of demand charge establishment. It also asks about the process for conducting a Grid Reliability Assessment (GRA) in the absence of one, within the scope of an AA/BA proceeding or otherwise.

1 2 (d) Please provide historical and forecasted hours in which NSPI expects priority interruptibility will be: 3 (i) Operationally necessary; 4 (ii) Materially different from DR dispatch; and 5 (iii) Not substitutable with DR load reducti...

AI summary The document includes a request for historical and forecasted hours in which NSPI expects priority interruptibility to occur, and a detailed request (IR-16) concerning the Dispatchable Rider mechanism, FAM accounting, and the review process for FAM supply cost modelling.

at times, conflict with optimal load dispatch. Based on experience with the ELIADC Tariff, the Company estimates that the actual benefit that can be realized will be approximately half this amount. - 12 (a) Please elaborate on the sentence...

AI summary The text requests detailed explanations and data regarding the ELIADC Tariff, including operational examples, cost-of-service study data, and modeling for future years. It also asks how high load factors and SEA amounts are considered in calculations related to PHP and NSPI.

1 Request IR-18: 2 Reference: N-1, ELID Application, page 10, lines 9-12. 3 4 5 6 7 8 construct. The cost of the DR service (DR credit) is proposed to be included as a FAM cost for recovery from all ATL customers, including PHP. Subject to...

AI summary The document requests Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) to provide estimates of the annual DR credit cost for 2026 and 2027, confirm changes to the FAM Plan of Administration, explain the impact of including DR credit as a FAM cost, and define 'held harmless.' The DR credit is proposed to be recovered from all ATL customers, including PHP.

20 Request IR-24:

AI summary The document outlines Request IR-24, which includes various topics related to energy efficiency, demand response, and regulatory processes. It discusses the need for updated programs and the evaluation of existing initiatives.

- 10 (a) Please compare the reporting provided monthly, quarterly and annually 11 under ELIADC versus what is proposed. - 12 (b) Does NSPI acknowledge that a single annual report after year-end without 13 interim metrics reduces operationa...

AI summary The text presents a series of questions directed at NSPI regarding its reporting practices under the ELIADC and FAM mechanisms, focusing on the frequency and transparency of reporting, as well as the need for audit mechanisms.

18 Request IR-28:

AI summary The document outlines Request IR-28, which involves various energy and regulatory considerations related to Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and other entities. It includes discussions on fuel adjustment mechanisms, grid reliability assessments, and cost-of-service studies.

- 28 (iii) 2027 ELID (ATL Rate): approximately $10.187 million non-29 fuel revenue. 1 2 (iv) 2027 ELIADC (BTL Rate): approximately $1.013 million non-fuel revenue. 3 4 (b) Provide NSPI's forecast of PHP fixed-cost recovery under ELID from...

AI summary The document discusses NSPI's forecast of PHP's fixed-cost recovery under ELID from 2028-2037, the impact of reduced PHP load on other ATL customers, and requests for updated PHP Historical 3CPs for 2024-2025, as well as adjustments for line losses in historical data.

estimated costs. 2. Are the estimated costs based on prior actuals? If so, from what years? Please provide records supporting the basis for the costs. Reference: N-1, ELID Application, page 5. As proposed, rather than relying solely on PHP...

AI summary The document requests clarification on the methodology used to determine the 65 MW figure for PHP 3CP billing and its impact on class rates. It also references the need to review the PHP demand determinant through the GRA process or Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM).

purposes throughout the year (i.e. the PHP 3CP figure employed for Tariff costing and pricing would also be applied for billing purposes essentially making the demand cost recovery a fixed charge). 1. Are there any other ATL customer class...

AI summary The text discusses the billing practices for demand charges, specifically the use of the PHP 3CP figure for fixed demand charges and the procedures for revising such charges through regulatory processes. It also references a Rider proceeding and a FAM proceeding, and asks for clarification on these terms and their application.

of the COSS and BCF) or a reference to the specific Exhibit number where accurate copies of the models can be obtained in the M12451 record, for each of the following (based on GRA proposed methods):

AI summary The text refers to the need for providing details regarding the COSS and BCF, or referencing specific exhibits in the M12451 record, based on the GRA proposed methods.

load levels NSPI considers reasonable for each year. 3. For 2026 and 2027, please provide a version based on PHP BTL, using the updated PHP estimates. Reference: N-1, ELID Application, page 7. Preamble: The Application indicates that the E...

AI summary The text requests clarification on the ELID tariff application, COSS modelling assumptions, and potential economic risks associated with ELID energy consumption patterns. It also asks for confirmation of expected load factors for ELID by 2027.

1. Please provide all data or internal documentation making up NSPI’s “initial analysis” of the priority interruptible service, including details on the interruptions determined to be avoided. 2. Please provide a copy of NSPI’s internal in...

AI summary The document contains a series of questions directed at NSPI regarding its priority interruptible service, including data on interruptions, internal protocols, economic analyses, and the operation of ELID under the ELIADC. It also references a regulatory application and requests clarification on dispatch procedures and compliance with reserve requirements.

es does NSPI consider that PHP will be available? Please provide historic examples. Reference: M12184, Application for a Successive Term for ELIADC, N-4, NSPI (BW) RIR- 11: BW Request IR-11: Please refer to Exhibit N-1, page 9 lines 5 to 7...

AI summary The document asks NSPI to provide historic examples of PHP's availability and its role in avoiding Energy Emergency situations. NSPI responds that it does not track avoided emergencies but notes that PHP has been dispatched down during high load conditions to manage supply and demand.

erationally necessary; 2. Materially different from DR dispatch; and 3. Not substitutable with DR load reductions. Reference: N-1, ELID Application, pages 9-11, Dispatchable Rider (DR). 1. Please confirm that, under the proposed Dispatchab...

AI summary The document discusses the proposed Dispatchable Rider (DR) mechanism and its implications on the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) accounting for non-ELID customers. It raises questions about how FAM calculations would be based on hypothetical system fuel costs and the complexity of future FAM reviews. The text also references estimated savings from optimal load dispatch, noting that actual benefits may be significantly lower due to operational constraints.

at times, conflict with optimal load dispatch. Based on experience with the ELIADC Tariff, the Company estimates that the actual benefit that can be realized will be approximately half this amount. 1. Please elaborate on the sentence that...

AI summary The text discusses the ELIADC Tariff and its impact on the DR credit, noting that the actual benefit may be half of initial estimates. It requests detailed explanations, data, and calculations related to the DR savings, including how the SEA is considered and the impact of Goose Harbour Lake wind contributions. It also mentions that the DR cost will be recovered from all ATL customers, with ATL customers being held harmless.

, it is expected changes will be required to the FAM Plan of Administration to recognize this and potentially other ELID Tariff elements…. ATL customers will be held harmless under the DR construct. 1. Please provide NSPI's current best es...

AI summary The text requests information about the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) and its interaction with the Dispatchable Rider (DR), including cost recovery estimates, proposed changes to the FAM Plan of Administration, and the meaning of 'held harmless' for ATL customers. It also asks for quantitative analyses and potential scenarios where ATL customers may not be held harmless.

outcomes where ATL customers would not be held harmless? Please explain, and discuss the risk factors including those within or outside the control of NSPI. Reference: N-1, ELID Application, page 11. Consistent with the ELIADC Tariff, PHP...

AI summary The text discusses the ELID Application, focusing on the Operating Procedures for PHP under the DR and how they differ from the ELIADC Tariff. It raises questions about the assurance of holding ATL customers harmless, the public interest in reviewing Operating Procedures, and the timeline for their development.

the Operating Procedures? Reference: N-1, ELID Application, page 17. In addition to [fixed cost recovery], the ELID tariff will affect fuel costs borne by other customer classes in two respects: 1. DR service will reduce total system costs...

AI summary The ELID tariff will impact fuel costs for other customer classes, particularly through DR service and incremental costs for serving PHP. The GRA includes DR benefits in the fuel budget but lacks compensation for PHP, which will be addressed via the FAM. The excerpt outlines the relationship between marginal and average fuel costs but does not fully explain how DR credit interacts with these variations.

above excerpt addresses the relationship between marginal and average fuel costs in general terms but does not address how the DR credit interacts with or is affected by variations in marginal costs. 1. In relation to item (2) above, pleas...

AI summary The text requests an explanation of how marginal and average fuel costs interact with the DR credit for PHP and ATL customers under various scenarios, a class-level breakdown of fuel-cost allocation changes under the ELID tariff, a reconciliation of DR credit impacts on FAM, and an estimate of additional FAM costs if PHP savings are overestimated.

4. If PHP’s annual savings are over-estimated by 10-20%, what is the dollar estimate year-over-year of additional FAM costs to LI and MI? Reference: N-1, ELID Application, pages 14-15, PHP Deferral. 1. Please provide analysis showing the p...

AI summary The text discusses the potential financial impact of overestimating PHP’s annual savings by 10-20% on FAM costs to LI and MI customer classes, referencing the ELID Application and PHP Deferral. It also outlines the conditions for holding monthly demand charges constant and the calculation of interruptible demand credits.

tomer will be entitled to a credit equal to the cost differential between the actual annual system cost and the calculated system cost if the Customer was served under the high load factor scenario. 1. Please compare the reporting provided...

AI summary The text discusses the ELIADC and ELID tariff structures, focusing on reporting requirements, fixed cost revenues for PHP, and the need to update tariffs based on revised energy sales forecasts. It also raises questions about transparency, audit mechanisms, and cost recovery.

1 (e) Does Bates White have a recommendation regarding tracking and 2 reporting to make either direction of adjustment verifiable? 3 Request IR-3: 4 Reference: N-20, Bates White Evidence, p. 15, lines 5-8: 5 NSPI applied a projected output...

AI summary The document discusses discrepancies in the capacity and output assumptions for the Goose Harbour facility in the COSS model, which affect the Energy Charge rates. Bates White highlights that using a P90 level for generation may lead to underestimation of actual output, suggesting a P50 level might be more appropriate for setting rates, though not immediately justified due to the high capacity factor at P90.

12 And Reference: N-4, NSPI (BW) RIR-4 (a-c), lines 20-23: NS Power cannot comment on the amount of generation required to meet PHP's energy demand as PHP's load forecasting is a PHP internal process. This is similar for PHP's wind forecas...

AI summary The text discusses NS Power's inability to comment on the generation required to meet PHP's energy demand, citing internal forecasting processes. It raises questions about the significance of the issue, the cost impact of using P90 forecasts, risks of conservative output levels, and the calculation behind a 44% capacity factor, as well as the interpretation of P90 forecasts.

20 Request IR-9: - 21 Reference: N-20, Bates White Evidence, p.26, line 18- p. 27, line 2 describes its fifth - 22 concern relating to the use of forward replacement fuel pricing: However, NSPI has specifically veered away from using forwa...

AI summary The text raises a concern about NSPI's use of forward replacement fuel pricing methodology for calculating DR credits for PHP under the ELIADC Tariff, despite prior concerns about its reliability due to volatility in commodity prices. Bates White is asked to clarify whether the same methodology is being used.

30 reflective of the paper market order book) or retain a benefit-sharing 31 arrangement. Does Bates White have any objection in principle to a form 1 2 3 of benefit-sharing approach as is currently in place under the ELIADC (75/25 in favo...

AI summary The text discusses concerns raised about the Power Supply Agreement (PSA) between PHP and Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI), highlighting issues such as the handling of curtailed energy, transmission losses, and the benefit-sharing arrangement under the ELIADC. It also asks Bates White if they have any objection to carrying forward the current benefit-sharing approach.

Application by NS Power for Approval of an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-the-Line Tariff Applicable to Port Hawkesbury Paper (NSUARB M12661) PHP Information Requests to the IG (Bowman) IR-2 Reference: Testimony, pages 6-7, line...

AI summary The document discusses NS Power's application for an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-the-Line Tariff for Port Hawkesbury Paper. It includes testimony regarding the ELIADC tariff's contribution to NSP's fixed costs and the use of marginal power costs. Questions are raised about whether marginal power costs are used to fund NSP's embedded cost of service and the appropriate capacity value for PHP's tariff.

mechanisms. These are questions that are not amenable to resolution solely through written submissions and that require cross examination of the witnesses who have advanced these competing positions. Finally, and distinct from the above is...

AI summary The document highlights the need for cross-examination to resolve credibility and factual disputes, as these issues cannot be fairly addressed on the written record alone. It also mentions a new methodology for quantifying the value of Active Demand Control (ADC) introduced in NSPI's Reply Evidence, which may impact the ELID Tariff's operation.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER PANEL 281 Cr-ex, (Rudderham) 1 (Mowatt) Implement the hedges right A. 2 away? 3 Yeah. Q. 4 (Mowatt) We would have to rerun A. 5 another forecast at that point to ensure that we can 6 properly run system conditions, update...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power discusses the implementation of hedges and the potential impact on costs, as well as the development of a new methodology to quantify the value of demand response (DR) credits. The discussion includes considerations around fuel pricing, portfolio management, and the need for updated forecasts.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER PANEL 289 Cr-ex, (Rudderham) 1 A. (Mowatt) If PHP goes on the ELID 2 Tariff for '27, then that's when we would use it, yeah. 3 Q. Okay. And if NSPI is proposing that 4 it's not subject to Board approval, what's the proces...

AI summary The discussion centers on the process for stakeholder engagement regarding a proposed methodology change for the ELID, with Nova Scotia Power indicating that feedback would be handled through the FAM Small Working Group and that annual reporting would occur after the last 60 days of 2027.

ratepayers if that is in fact the outcome? A. (Willett) So I would mention there's the demand charge and the customer charge, which we've discussed previously. The demand charge, as proposed, would be essentially a fixed cost for the year....

AI summary The discussion focuses on the fuel adjustment mechanism (FAM) and its impact on ratepayers, particularly regarding demand and energy charges. It also touches on a provision in the Application related to carrying forward excess energy consumption from Goose Harbour to PHP's bills.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER PANEL 321 Cr-ex, (Rudderham) 1 A. (Mowatt) The billing period itself is 2 a month. So it would just be carrying forward to a future 3 month, not to a future year. There's an annual 4 reconciliation process per the PSA tha...

AI summary The document discusses billing periods, reconciliation processes, administration fees, and energy transportation under agreements between Nova Scotia Power and the Public Utilities Board. The billing period is monthly with annual reconciliation, and there are provisions regarding administration fees and line losses.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER PANEL 13 Cr-ex, (Mahody) 1 knowledge, your direct knowledge, in relation to that 2 topic. 3 Would by way of an undertaking, 4 could you give a could Nova Scotia Power provide a more 5 full response to that inquiry as to t...

AI summary The text outlines an undertaking (U-11) by Nova Scotia Power to explain differences between RECs purchased as per the FAM Audit and those referenced in the Goose Harbour PPA testimony. It also mentions a clarification request regarding the forward replacement cost methodology used in DR credit calculations.

yes, the cost of service and where those classes costs have been classified within the cost of service, correct. Q. And sorry, I should have asked this earlier, the scenarios that you presented, do these also account for changes in fuel co...

AI summary The discussion focuses on the classification of costs within the cost of service and whether presented scenarios account for changes in fuel costs across different scenarios.

1 design here, is are the RECs that Nova Scotia Power is 2 getting valued to any extent? 3 A. (Mowatt) They wouldn't be 4 included in any of the fuel costs that I would have been 5 forecasting or any of that anything to that nature, no. 6...

AI summary The discussion focuses on the valuation of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) by Nova Scotia Power and the approach to forecasting fuel costs. The witness clarifies that RECs are not explicitly modeled in fuel cost forecasts and that previous RECs would have been completed by the end of the year for RES compliance. There is also a mention of forward replacement cost pricing and opportunity costs in the context of more precise pricing mechanisms.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER PANEL 141 Questions, (Chair) impression, I apologize. Q. You may not have. It might just have been me, so... A. (Mowatt) The term I would have used "opportunity cost" as that's an alternative to replacement cost. It's the...

AI summary The discussion focuses on the use of 'opportunity cost' versus 'replacement cost' in pricing decisions by Nova Scotia Power, highlighting differences in cost calculation for solid fuels versus gas and imports. Proxy pricing is used when spot markets are not available, and replacement cost methodology reflects dispatch opportunities.

PHP PANEL 1 201 Cr-ex, (Rubin) 1 Hawkesbury's load because we the utility has the 2 ability to change our load down to zero. 3 I'm going to just change topics Q. 4 now to the dispatchable rider. And can you confirm that 5 the energy charge...

AI summary The discussion revolves around the dispatchable rider credit and how the energy charge under the ELID Tariff flows through the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism. The utility confirms that the energy charge for PHP is treated the same as for other FAM customers, and the dispatchable rider credit is funded from savings generated for all FAM customers.

INTERNATIONAL REPORTING INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS from the savings that have been generated, fuel cost savings generated for FAM customers as a whole? A. (Lock) No. It would be from Port Hawkesbury's actions would flow from Port Hawke...

AI summary The discussion focuses on how fuel cost savings from demand response initiatives are funded, with the response indicating that the funding comes from the delta, which refers to the savings generated by Port Hawkesbury's flexibility in managing its energy load.

PHP PANEL 1 203 Cr-ex, (Rubin) 1 as Nova Scotia Power has put forward the delta between the 2 levelized load and the actual moderated load, dispatch 3 load. 4 And what's the input to the Q. 5 levelized load? Those are the costs associated...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power explains that the delta between levelized load and actual moderated load is based on fuel costs associated with dispatch load. The company argues that fuel cost savings from load dispatch are offset by credits paid to PHP, creating a closed loop that ensures other customers are not burdened with additional costs.

PHP PANEL 1 209 Cr-ex, (Rubin) 1 Q. So 7 million? 2 A. (Lock) Yes. 3 Q. And is that influenced at all by 4 the reduction in operating modes, which makes it more 5 likely to be able to comply with dispatch requests? 6 A. (Lock) Not directly...

AI summary The discussion centers on the impact of NSPI's new methodology on the estimated costs of 7 to 11 million, as well as the timing and review of this methodology. The ELID Tariff is referenced, including its Power Factor Correction clause and its alignment with the ELIADC.

PHP PANEL 1 241 Cr-ex, (Mahody) 1 BY MR. MAHODY: 2 Q. And, Mr. Lock, the section I want 3 to ask you about is over at page 1393. 4 MR. MAHODY: Mr. Norwood, please. And 5 it's down towards the bottom of the page. And it's the 6 section that...

AI summary Mr. Mahody questions Mr. Lock about the relevance of system information referenced in a clause related to Nova Scotia Power and PHP. Mr. Lock responds that the information is not specific to Port Hawkesbury and is based on the entire province's generation, making it difficult to determine specific fuel prices or their impact on energy costs.

PHP PANEL 1 265 Questions, (Melanson) 1 ordinarily you don't get I know there are mechanisms 2 like the FAM, those various specialized situations. But 3 ordinarily you don't get to true-up your forecasts after 4 the rate application is con...

AI summary The discussion centers on the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) and whether ratepayers can adjust forecasts after a rate application is concluded. Nova Scotia Power (NSP) argues that using the most up-to-date forecasts is necessary, especially given trade concerns, while others question the fairness of allowing only certain ratepayers to adjust forecasts.

into 200, it would be applied on 200. 17 But when you actually get to the DR 18 calculation in the in the FAM, the hypothetical load 19 reprofiled from the actual load, those two loads being 1 compared, are both use 800 gigawatt hours of P...

AI summary The discussion revolves around the calculation of demand response (DR) within the Financial and Management (FAM) framework, focusing on how hypothetical load reprofiling affects fuel savings for PHP compared to NSP's average dispatch. The speaker highlights that PHP can benefit from fuel savings based on the incremental differences in fuel production units during reprofiled hours.

so 16 be used in the after the fact calculation of the DR credit. 17 That has made some not some analytical sense. That 18 makes analytical sense. 19 I think the one concern that remains is INTERNATIONAL REPORTING INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPO...

AI summary The discussion focuses on concerns regarding the methodology for calculating DR credits and its potential to distort impacts from volatile fuel prices. Reference is made to Nova Scotia Power's past adjustments to their EDLIADC tariff in response to volatility in 2022. The new methodology using forward replacement costs is noted as a positive step, but concerns remain in limited circumstances.

are you what are you referring to? 15 A. (Musco) I would be referring to 16 FAM Audits. 17 Q. Okay. 18 A. (Musco) And potentially any 19 submissions we've made in response to annual ELIADC INTERNATIONAL REPORTING INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPOR...

AI summary The discussion revolves around the use of forward replacement costs in calculating the Decarbonization Deferral Account (ADC) and concerns about potential distortions caused by volatile fuel pricing. The speaker references FAM Audits and submissions related to the ELIADC, suggesting that the proposed ELID may still carry similar risks.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER PANEL 281 Cr-ex, (Rudderham) 1 (Mowatt) Implement the hedges right A. 2 away? 3 Yeah. Q. 4 (Mowatt) We would have to rerun A. 5 another forecast at that point to ensure that we can 6 properly run system conditions, update...

AI summary The discussion centers on hedging strategies and the methodology for quantifying the value of a DR credit. Nova Scotia Power mentions being significantly hedged for the current year and near-term, but faces challenges in fully hedging long-term portfolios. The conversation also touches on a new methodology for quantifying the value of ADC, which was referenced in a recent working group filing.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER PANEL 289 Cr-ex, (Rudderham) 1 A. (Mowatt) If PHP goes on the ELID 2 Tariff for '27, then that's when we would use it, yeah. 3 Q. Okay. And if NSPI is proposing that 4 it's not subject to Board approval, what's the proces...

AI summary The discussion involves Nova Scotia Power's proposed changes to the ELID methodology and the stakeholder engagement process, specifically through the FAM Small Working Group and annual reporting. The engagement process includes FAM audits and stakeholder feedback.

ratepayers if that is in fact the outcome? A. (Willett) So I would mention there's the demand charge and the customer charge, which we've discussed previously. The demand charge, as proposed, would be essentially a fixed cost for the year....

AI summary The discussion revolves around the structure of demand and energy charges, the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM), and a provision in the Application regarding the carry-forward of excess energy consumption from Goose Harbour to PHP's bills. The conversation also touches on the potential for this provision to exceed PHP's load.