Topic:"Infrastructure Planning" in M12661

2026-2027 General Rate Application Settlement Agreement Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Tariff Application – Attachment 4 Page 10 of 21 GRA Element Settlement Terms 362.10 362.20 362.30 SCADA EQUIPMENT REMOTE MONITORING EQUIPMENT STATI...

AI summary The document outlines the settlement terms for the 2026-2027 General Rate Application, including specific rates and costs for various equipment and infrastructure categories such as SCADA, remote monitoring, and energy storage. The terms include details on costs, revenues, and adjustments for different components.

3 Q DOES NS POWER RESOURCE PLANNING IDENTIFY HOW PRODUCTION 4 RESOURCE CAPACITY IS IDENTIFIED TO SERVE THE ATL PEAK DEMAND? 5 A. Yes. NS Power's resource planning design specifies targeted resource reliability to 6 achieve a loss of load e...

AI summary NS Power's resource planning ensures a 0.1 days/year loss of load expectation by using effective capacity ratings of generating resources and a 21% planning reserve margin relative to ATL's Firm Peak Load Net of DSM.

13 Q IS NS POWER'S NEED FOR RESOURCE CAPACITY TO SERVE PEAK DEMAND 14 EXPECTED TO CHANGE GOING FORWARD? 15 A Yes. The obligation for NS Power to retire its remaining coal-fired generation by 2030 16 is a primary driver for an anticipated i...

AI summary NS Power anticipates increased capacity costs due to retiring coal plants by 2030, creating a 'capacity gap.' To address this, investments in natural gas, battery storage, and transmission are required. Operating reserves and dispatchable capacity are critical for reliability, with PHP's interruptible demand becoming increasingly valuable during the energy transition.

18 Q IS NS POWER'S ELID PROPOSED INTERRUPTIBLE CREDIT REASONABLE? 19 A. No. Under the proposed ELID, the interruptible credit will not remove the cost of 20 resource capacity needed to serve firm customers from the cost of providing PHP 21...

AI summary NS Power argues the ELID's interruptible credit is unreasonable as it doesn't account for avoided costs when PHP's demand is curtailed. They estimate the avoided cost at $13.107/KVA during peak periods, suggesting the credit should reflect this to ensure fair cost allocation.

Testimony in Utility Regulatory Proceedings Summary of Testimony in Utility Regulatory Proceedings Application Commission Docket/Case No. Subject Ameren Illinois Company Illinois Commerce Commission Docket No. 22-0487 Capital Projects and...

AI summary This table lists various utility regulatory proceedings across multiple states, detailing the applications, commissions, docket numbers, and subjects of each case, including topics like capital expenditures, system reliability, and integrated resource planning.

,476 -6,912 -353 -1,915 -218 -196 -252 -391 -40 -149 -50 (36) (37) TOTAL GEN. FUNCTION 989,064 652,552 33,313 180,772 20,606 18,518 23,804 36,949 3,749 14,078 4,724 (38) (39) TRANSMISSION FUNCTION (40) Transmission - HV (not aplicable as a...

AI summary The text presents a detailed financial and operational breakdown of various functions and categories, including general functions, transmission functions, plant in service, working capital, and deferred charges. It includes line items such as fuel, materials, supplies, and other financial credits and charges, with some entries marked as not applicable or zero.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 2 OF 5 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) BUTU (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (15) DEF. CH...

AI summary The document presents a table with various financial and operational data categorized under different headings such as 'DEF. CHG FCR', 'DEF. CR ARO Trans', 'Transmission - EHV', and 'Distribution Function'. It includes figures related to different customer classes and allocation factors, with some entries referencing exhibits and other documents.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 5 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 (23) D...

AI summary The exhibit presents a table with various distribution and general property plant allocations across different categories, including small company, domestic, general, large industrial, and others. The table includes values and allocation factors, with some rows referencing exhibits and pages.

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

AI summary The table presents investment and responsibility percentages across various categories, including small, general, and industrial sectors, with allocations and factors indicated for different investment types such as substituted investment, meter investment, and demand-related investments.

EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 2 OF 3 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (31)...

AI summary This table outlines total expenditure demand across various categories, including general, industrial, and municipal, with percentages indicating responsibility distribution. Allocation factors and associated board orders are listed for reference.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. SALES, GENERATION AND DEMAND ANALYSIS FOR MAY 2027 (1) MWH SALES LOSSES (2) ENERGY LINE (3) ENERGY REQUIREMENT (4) CLASS NON- COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (5) SYSTEM COINCIDENT FACTOR (6) SYSTEM COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (7) DEMA...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s sales, generation, and demand analysis for May 2027, including energy sales, losses, demand factors, and system performance metrics across various customer classes and programs.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION Calendar Month of System Peak 1

AI summary The text provides a heading and a table labeled 'ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION' with columns related to the calendar month of system peak and other unspecified categories. The table appears to be incomplete and lacks detailed data or context.

DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION (197) POWER PRODUCTION (261) GENERAL PROPERTY Adj ,2026

AI summary The text presents a detailed listing of C.O.S.S. input information, including categories such as power production and general property, with some entries indicating years like 2026. The content appears to be part of a regulatory proceeding involving data inputs for analysis.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE METER INVESTMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) TOTAL CUSTOMERS (2) UNIT METER COST (3) TOTAL COST (4) PERCENT (5) METER COST ($000) ( 1) DOMESTIC 486,363 $129.17 $62,823,522 83.96 $57,...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. presents a breakdown of average meter investment costs by customer segment for 2027, with domestic customers accounting for 83.96% of total costs ($62.8 million) and general industrial customers contributing 1.68% ($1.25 million). Total meter investment costs across all segments amount to $74.8 million.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (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 FACT...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of demand, responsibility percentages, and energy generation and purchase data across various customer categories for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes tables with figures and percentages, as well as references to different demand and generation categories.

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 (507) (508) (509) AVERAGE CUSTOMERS - INDUSTRIAL LARGE (Transmission Connected) 537,354 8 559,773 8 562,8...

AI summary The document presents a table with various metrics related to utility operations, including customer averages, voltage level demand reduction percentages, loss factor percentages, customer weighting factors, revenue to COSS ratios, and the number of bills issued in 2024. These metrics are relevant to the regulatory process and infrastructure planning.

NOVA SCOTIA FUNCTIONALIZATION OF FOR THE YEAR ENDING (IN THOUSANDS (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES WEIGHTS WEIGHTS WEIGHTS (6) PROD. (7) TRANS. (8) DIST. (9) RETAIL WEIGHTS (...

AI summary The text presents a functionalization table for Nova Scotia, detailing distribution and general property expenses across various categories such as substations, poles, lines, and meters, with corresponding weights and expense breakdowns. The table includes figures for production, transmission, distribution, and retail expenses, as well as weights for different categories.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (37) TOT. EXP DMD. ( DIST.) (38) % RESPONSIBILITY $129,706 100.00% $84,020 64.78% $4,628 3.57% $24,334 1...

AI summary The text presents a table detailing the development of allocation factors for different categories, including total expenses for demand, engineering, and transmission high voltage, along with percentages of responsibility. The table includes various columns and rows with numerical data and references to allocation factors labeled as O-10, O-11, and O-12A.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) TOTAL (3) UNIT COST (4) TOTAL (5) (6) (7) VARIANCE CALC (53) DIST.PLT LINE TRANSFORMERS (54) DIST.PLT SERVICES (55) DIST.PLT METERS $369,256 $56,181 $70,426 $0 $...

AI summary The document presents a financial summary for the year ending December 31, 2026, detailing various distribution and transmission costs, including line transformers, street lighting, bulk power, and general property plant. It includes figures for total costs, unit costs, and variances.

ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE OVERHEAD WIRE INVESTMENT (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) TOTAL PRIMARY PRIMARY SECONDARY SECONDARY PLANT DEMAND CUSTOMER DEMAND CUSTOMER (1) FACTORS 1.000 0.493 0.302 0.034 0.171 (2) TOTAL NET WIRE COST $188,928 $93,141 $57,056 $6,...

AI summary This document presents an analysis of average overhead wire investment, including factors and total net wire costs categorized into primary and secondary plant, demand, and customer segments.

ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE UNDERGROUND WIRE INVESTMENT (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) TOTAL PRIMARY PRIMARY SECONDARY SECONDARY PLANT DEMAND CUSTOMER DEMAND CUSTOMER (1) FACTORS 1.000 0.056 0.011 0.171 0.762 (2) TOTAL NET WIRE COST $61,657 $3,453 $678 $10,5...

AI summary This exhibit presents a breakdown of factors and total net wire costs associated with average underground wire investment, categorizing costs into primary and secondary plant demand and customer segments.

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 (12) SHORE POWER (13) GEN.REPL./LOAD FOLL. (14) ELIADC (15)...

AI summary The table presents data for March 2027, including energy line items, system coincident demand, and export sales. It shows various categories such as Shore Power, GEN.REPL./LOAD FOLL., ELIADC, and others, with corresponding values and percentages. The data includes sub-totals and total figures for energy and demand lines.

NOVA SCOTIA FUNCTIONALIZATION OF FOR THE YEAR ENDIN (IN THOUSANDS (1) (2) SHORE GEN.REPL POWER LOAD FOLL. ELIADC BUTU SPILL PRICING (3) (4) (5) (6) (6) REAL TIME REAL TIME REAL TIME PRICING (6) PRICING (7) OATT (8) TOTAL BTL (51) GAS TURBI...

AI summary The document presents a functionalization table for Nova Scotia Power, detailing various assets and their associated costs across different categories such as generation, transmission, and distribution. It includes line items for gas turbines, batteries, transmission lines, and distribution components, with associated values in thousands.

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

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of distribution and retail function costs across various categories, including distribution-line transformers, services, meters, and general property, with allocation factors and specific line items for different customer types and sizes.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 2 OF 5 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) BUTU (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (15) DEF. CH...

AI summary This exhibit presents a detailed breakdown of various financial and operational components, including deferred charges, transmission costs, distribution plant costs, and general property plant costs. It includes allocation factors and references to exhibits and other documents.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) (34)EHV, HV, DISTR. BPS, DISTR. PRIMARY FEEDER (35) LG, LIR, MUNICIPAL SUBTOTAL (36) VARIANCE 1,179,245 1,180,700 (1,454.1) 4.7% 4.0% 0.0...

AI summary The text presents a table detailing the development of allocation factors across various categories, including production, transmission, distribution, and retail. It includes numerical data and percentages related to EHV, HV, DISTR. BPS, and other categories, along with variances and subtotals.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION Calendar Month of System Peak 1 ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE POLE INVESTMENT 3C

AI summary The document provides an analysis of average pole investment under the 'Allocation Factor Information' section, with a reference to '3C' in the context of a calendar month of system peak.

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

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and responsibilities across various customer categories for the year ending December 31, 2026, including line items such as substations, pole and wire costs, and meter investments, with percentages of responsibility and allocations provided for each category.

ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) MUNICIPAL (11) UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FAC...

AI summary The document presents a detailed allocation of the average rate base across various categories and customer classes, including land, easements, substations, poles, lines, transformers, services, meters, and street lighting. The table includes data for different classifications such as domestic, small general, general, large, small industrial, medium industrial, industrial large, ELI 2P-RTP, municipal, and unmetered, with allocation factors listed for each.

F (1) SHORE POWER (2) GEN.REPL LOAD FOLL. (3) ELIADC (4) BUTU (5) SPILL (6) PRICING (6) REAL TIME REAL TIME REAL TIME PRICING (6) PRICING (7) OATT (8) TOTAL BTL (53) RADIAL TO GENERATION TRANS. (54) Transmission - HV (not aplicable as a se...

AI summary The text presents a detailed table outlining various categories and associated costs related to power generation, transmission, distribution, and other infrastructure. It includes specific line items such as radial to generation transmission, distribution components, and general property functions, with numerical values indicating costs or quantities.

2 33 - 13 2 1 51 351 13 466 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (7) (8) (22) RADIAL TO GENERATION TRANS. 0.1 (0) 5 3 - 1 4 30 0 43 (23) TOTAL POWER PRODUCTION (24) 3.7 - (3) - 301 - 168 - - - 30 - 251 - 1,718 - 29 - 2,499 - (25) CORPORATE GROU...

AI summary The text presents a detailed table of financial and operational data related to various categories such as power production, corporate groups, and distribution expenses, including pre and post-storm costs for high-voltage lines and substations.

FOR MARCH 2026 (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) SYSTEM C...

AI summary The document presents a summary of energy sales, losses, and demand metrics for March 2026, including total MWH sales, energy line losses, energy requirement, and system demand factors.

NSPI Responses to Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. Information Requests 1 Request IR-7: 5 (a) Please explain any differences in how NS Power assesses and plans its generation, 6 transmission, and distribution investments or procurements for...

AI summary The document outlines information requests from Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. to NSPI regarding how NS Power assesses and plans investments for firm, interruptible, and dispatchable loads, as well as historical and current load data for PHP and assumptions used in capital projects.

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE COMPANY GENERATION TRANSMISSION DISTRIBUTION RETAIL CAPITAL PRODUCTION PLANT (1) (2) (3) STEAM $847,049 $847,048.6 $0 $0 $0 $0 (4) HYDRO 699,665 $699,665.5 0 0 0 0 (5) WIND 163,771 $163,770.9 0 0 0 0...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of capital assets related to generation, transmission, and distribution plants, including values for different energy sources and infrastructure components. This information is likely used in regulatory proceedings for rate-setting or asset valuation.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 2 OF 5 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (4) TOTAL PLANT IN SERVICE 918,054 605,701 30,921 167,794 19,126 17,188 22,095 34,296 3,480 13,068 4,385

AI summary This table presents data on total plant in service, categorized by different sizes and types, with figures provided for various columns including total, small, general, medium, and large. The data includes specific numerical values for each category.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 5 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 (1) CU...

AI summary The table presents various distribution and plant-related costs categorized by customer classification and allocation factors. It includes figures for distribution function, general property plant, and total plant in service across different customer classes and industrial categories.

NOVA SCOTIA POWE FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPER FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECE (IN THOUSANDS OF DO EXPENSES 1, 2026 (1) FUEL (2) PURCHASED POWER: (3) OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND (4) BIOMASS (5) MARITIME LINK (6) WIND ENRIS (7) WIND NRIS (8) IMPORTS (...

AI summary The document outlines Nova Scotia Power's operational expenses for 2026, categorized into fuel, purchased power, power production, corporate groups, customer operations, and customer service. Key subcategories include transmission and distribution costs, legal services, and environmental programs. The data reflects detailed breakdowns of maintenance, procurement, and operational expenditures across various energy sectors.

NOVA SCOTIA FUNCTIONALIZATION OF FOR THE YEAR ENDING (IN THOUSANDS EXPENSES 1, 2026 (7) TRANS. WEIGHTS WEIGHTS (8) DIST. (9) RETAIL WEIGHTS (46) STEAM (47) HYDRO 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% (48) WIND 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% (49) SOLAR 0.0% 0.0% 0...

AI summary The table outlines the functionalization of expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending 2026, with a focus on distribution and transmission costs, including percentages allocated to various infrastructure components such as substations, poles, lines, and communication systems.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) REGULATORY AFFAIRS (2) Advocacy Expense 1 49 (3) Other Expenses 4 191 (4) Subtotal 5 240 (5) (6) FINANCE GRO...

AI summary The document presents the functionalization of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, detailing various expense categories such as regulatory affairs, finance group, enterprise services, human resources, and depreciation across different energy sources and infrastructure.

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.

ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE POLE INVESTMENT (1) TOTAL PLANT (2) PRIMARY DEMAND (3) PRIMARY CUSTOMER (4) SECONDARY DEMAND (5) SECONDARY CUSTOMER (1) FACTORS 1.000 0.150 0.486 0.110 0.254 (2) TOTAL NET POLE COST $441,257 $66,189 $214,451 $48,538 $11...

AI summary The text presents an analysis of average pole investment, including factors and total net pole costs across different categories such as total plant, primary demand, and secondary demand. The data includes monetary figures and weighted factors for each category.

ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE OVERHEAD WIRE INVESTMENT (1) TOTAL PLANT (2) PRIMARY DEMAND (3) PRIMARY CUSTOMER (4) SECONDARY DEMAND (5) SECONDARY CUSTOMER (1) FACTORS 1.000 0.493 0.302 0.034 0.171 (2) TOTAL NET WIRE COST $188,928 $93,141 $57,056 $6,...

AI summary The text presents an analysis of average overhead wire investment, including factors and total net wire costs across different categories such as total plant, primary and secondary demand, and primary and secondary customers.

ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE UNDERGROUND WIRE INVESTMENT (1) TOTAL PLANT (2) PRIMARY DEMAND (3) PRIMARY CUSTOMER (4) SECONDARY DEMAND (5) SECONDARY CUSTOMER (1) FACTORS 1.000 0.056 0.011 0.171 0.762 (2) TOTAL NET WIRE COST $61,657 $3,453 $678 $10,5...

AI summary The text presents an analysis of average underground wire investment, including a table with factors and total net wire costs across different categories such as total plant, primary demand, and secondary demand. The document is redacted and labeled as confidential.

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

AI summary This exhibit presents a detailed breakdown of various costs and responsibilities associated with pole and wire investments, substations, and other infrastructure allocations across different customer categories in Nova Scotia. It includes figures for investment, responsibility percentages, and allocations across various sectors and sizes of industrial and commercial entities.

Annual Peak of ATL 2,288,527 Annual Energy Requirement of ATL 10,656,168,727 Annual Energy Requirement of ATL 10,656,168,727 System Coincident Load Factor 53.15% Rate Base Average 2026 2027 Steam Plant $ 458,622 $ 419,903 $ 497,342 Steam P...

AI summary The text presents data on the Annual Peak and Annual Energy Requirement of ATL, along with detailed tables outlining various plant and infrastructure costs, including Steam, Hydro, Wind, Gas Turbine, and Battery plants, as well as associated CWIP (Construction Work in Progress) costs for the years 2026 and 2027.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Synapse Energy Economics , Cambridge MA. Vice President, April 2023 – Present; Senior Principal, May 2022 – April 2023, Principal Associate, 2017 – May 2022 , Senior Associate, 2015 – 2017 , Associate , 2012 ‒ 2015...

AI summary The text details the professional experience of an individual working in energy economics, including roles at Synapse Energy Economics and the University of Wisconsin, with a focus on utility regulation, environmental economics, and energy efficiency. The individual has contributed to rate design, alternative regulation, and public utility commission proceedings.

TESTIMONY AND COMMENTS Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (Cause No. 46120): Direct Testimony of Melissa Whited addressing the appropriate return on equity for Northern Indiana Public Service Company in light of its high rates and recen...

AI summary Testimony and comments from Melissa Whited and others in various regulatory proceedings across different states and provinces, discussing topics such as return on equity, electrification rates, cost of service studies, and infrastructure cost recovery mechanisms. These testimonies were presented on behalf of various organizations and commissions.

M12661, Exhibit N-10, pdf page 62-63 of 306. Matter M12661, Exhibit N-10, pdf page 10 of 306. Matter M12661, Exhibit N-9, pdf page 13 of 24. Matter M12661, Exhibit N-6, pdf pages 1387-1388 of 1474.

AI summary The text lists exhibit references for Matter M12661, with no substantive content or discussion provided. The heading '3.3 Issues With The Proposed IR' suggests the proceeding involves evaluation of an integrated resource plan, though details are absent.

Utility Regulation Conducted research and analysis for regulatory and rate reviews of electric, gas and water utilities in eight Canadian provinces and territories and international. Prepared evidence and expert testimony for regulatory he...

AI summary The text outlines a firm's extensive experience in utility regulation, including rate reviews, regulatory hearings, and analysis for various utilities across Canada and internationally. It highlights expertise in cost of service, revenue requirements, depreciation, and rate design, as well as involvement in regulatory processes and resource planning.

Project Development, Socio-Economic Impact Assessment and Mitigation Provide support in project development, local investment opportunities or socio-economic impact mitigation programs for energy projects, including northern Manitoba, Yuko...

AI summary The text outlines support for energy project development, socio-economic impact assessments, and mitigation programs across regions like northern Manitoba, Yukon, and NWT. Examples include assisting governments and utilities with transmission line valuations, rate strategies, feasibility studies, and hydro system resiliency analyses.

Utility Proceeding Work Performed Before Client Year Oral Testimony ENMAX Power Corporation (EPC) 2023-2025 Transmission General Tariff Application Analysis, Preparation of Intervenor Evidence on Depreciation AUC UCA 2023 No - Negotiated S...

AI summary The document outlines various utility proceedings and the associated work performed, including analysis and preparation of intervenor evidence for rate design, integrated resource plans, and transmission general tariff applications. These proceedings involve multiple utilities, regulatory bodies, and clients across different provinces.

Response IR-1: (a) Ms. Whited has not performed such analyses, nor does she have any such analyses in her possession. Instead, Ms. Whited relied on NS Power's responses to information requests, including in response to Synapse's IR-11 (a),...

AI summary Ms. Whited has not conducted or possesses analyses related to the topic. She relied on NS Power's responses to information requests, including Synapse's IR-11 (a), which explains that transmission and distribution systems are designed to meet winter peak load, based on load forecasts for grid investment planning.