Topic:"Intervenor Participation" in M12451

Storm Cost Recovery Rider - In the Board's 2023-2024 GRA Decision, it approved the Storm Cost Recovery Rider (SCRR) on - a three-year pilot basis, providing for recovery of OM&G restoration costs for Level 3 and 4 - storms in the years 202...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) approved the Storm Cost Recovery Rider (SCRR) as a three-year pilot in the 2023-2024 GRA Decision, allowing NS Power to recover Level 3/4 storm costs. NS Power seeks continuation for 2026-2027. Customer advocates raised concerns about the SCRR's asymmetry, which was mitigated by the pilot period and PUA amendments.

2026-2027 GRA Direct Evidence Appendix 3A Page 3 of 14 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) development of standards through the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) which is incorporating climate risk into its standards, including...

AI summary NS Power is updating its Climate Change Adaptation Plan and Wildfire Mitigation Guide, to be filed as Appendix 3B and 3C. The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is integrating climate risk into standards. NS Power presented updates at a CALP technical conference attended by the Consumer Advocate, Small Business Advocate, and Industrial Group.

6.0 STAKEHOLDER REVIEW AND DISCOVERY Monthly, quarterly and annual non-confidential and confidential reporting will be available for access and viewing. NS Power confidential reporting will be available electronically or in a confidential...

AI summary The document outlines stakeholder access to non-confidential and confidential reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual data. Confidential information requires a Confidentiality Agreement. Stakeholders may challenge NS Power's fuel costs, methodology, and forecasts during hearings, with support documentation provided for the Base Cost of Fuel forecast. Appendix C and D detail reporting templates and the FAM process calendar.

the NSUARB initiated a paper hearing process to review the 2023 Load Forecast 11 Report. 1 The Consumer Advocate (CA), the Small Business Advocate (SBA), the 0F 12 Industrial Group (IG), EfficiencyOne (E1), and Eastward Energy (EE) registe...

AI summary The NSUARB initiated a paper hearing process to review the 2023 Load Forecast Report. Intervenors such as the Consumer Advocate and EfficiencyOne provided input, and the Board directed NS Power to implement agreed-upon recommendations, including reviewing carbon emission assumptions and historical load data.

Lower Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia Depending on the circumstances, this public hearing may be held by video conference. Board Hearings are open to the public and you may participate as follows: - You may listen to the live hearing by...

AI summary Nova Scotia Energy Board notifies a public hearing for a regulatory proceeding, detailing participation methods (live listening, speaking, written comments, intervenor requests), deadlines (October 15, November 27, December 2), and access to Matter No. M12451 via the Board and NS Power websites.

n with the Halifax Common group said Thursday that the municipality should have done a deeper dive on the impact of the bus lane corridor on the affordable homes and the heritage of the neighbourhood. "Whenother cities areusingdifferent so...

AI summary The Halifax Common group criticized the municipality for insufficient analysis of bus lane corridor impacts on affordable homes and heritage. Council members argued third-party applications should be dismissed to avoid delaying the project, while others raised concerns about resource allocation and lack of owner input. Province-owned properties and private landowners are involved in the corridor.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF A GENERAL RATE APPLICATION by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of certain revisions to its Rates, Charges and Regulations BEFORE: Stephen T. McGrath, K.C., Chair...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. seeks approval for rate revisions under the Public Utilities Act. The proceeding involves intervenors including the Consumer Advocate, Small Business Advocate, and other groups. The Board members reviewing the application include Stephen T. McGrath, Roland A. Deveau, and Steven M. Murphy.

NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR ("IESO Nova Scotia") TAKE NOTICE that IESO Nova Scotia requests to intervene in the above-noted matter. Pursuant to the More Access to Energy Act, SNS 2024, c. 2, Sch. B, IESO NS is statutoril...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia seeks to intervene in a regulatory proceeding, citing its statutory mandate under the More Access to Energy Act to administer Nova Scotia's bulk power system and wholesale markets. It requests all notices and information be directed to its counsel, Jason T. Cooke, K.C. and Danielle J. Keating of Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP.

To: Nova Scotia Energy Board - 1. The Department of Energy intends to participate in this proceeding and may address any or all of the issues as established by the Energy Board. Through the Minister of Energy, the Department of Energy has...

AI summary The Department of Energy intends to participate in the proceeding, asserting oversight of energy resources via the Minister of Energy. It requests that all notices and information be directed to specified individuals.

NOTICE OF INTERVENTION TO: The Nova Scotia Energy Board ("Board") AND TO: Nova Scotia Power Inc. 1. The BERWICK ELECTRIC COMMISSION , the RIVERPORT ELECTRIC LIGHT COMMISSION , the TOWN OF MAHONE BAY , and the TOWN OF ANTIGONISH (collective...

AI summary The Berwick Electric Commission, Riverport Electric Light Commission, Town of Mahone Bay, and Town of Antigonish (collectively 'MEUs') seek intervenor status in a proceeding involving Nova Scotia Power Inc. and the Nova Scotia Energy Board. They purchase power under the Municipal and BUTU rates and are impacted by the Spill Tariff due to their ownership and relationship with its sole customer.

NOTICE OF INTERVENTION TO: The Nova Scotia Energy Board ("Board") AND TO: Nova Scotia Power Inc. ("NS Power") - 1. PORT HAWKESBURY PAPER LP ("PHP") conducts its business in Nova Scotia, and is engaged in the manufacture of paper at its Por...

AI summary Port Hawkesbury Paper LP (PHP) requests intervenor status in a Nova Scotia Energy Board proceeding involving Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power), citing its significant power purchases under the ELIADC Tariff. PHP provides contact details for its legal counsel.

October 15, 2025 Ms. Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk of the Board 1601 Lower Water St., 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Via Email Dear Ms. Henwood, Re: M12541 - Nova Scotia Power Inc.- 2026/27 General Rate Application GRA In...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus requests intervenor status in the proceeding for Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2026/27 General Rate Application (GRA). They intend to participate in the public hearing, emphasizing their mandate to represent Nova Scotians on affordability, environmental, and economic issues. The caucus will be represented by The Honourable Iain Rankin.

r Street Halifax, Nova Scotia Depending on the circumstances, this public hearing may be held by video conference. Board Hearings are open to the public and you may participate as follows: - You may listen to the live hearing by visiting t...

AI summary NS Power's proposal is subject to a public hearing by the Nova Scotia Energy Regulation Board (NSERB). Participants may listen live, submit written comments, or request intervenor status by specified deadlines. The application and timetable are available online under Matter No. M12451. Pronoun and title sharing is encouraged for respectful proceedings.

Request IR-148: - Reference: Exhibit N-8, Appendix 13A, page 8 of 14 - NS Power stated that customer-submitted meter readings can result in intentional misreporting - and that it could be challenging to accurately capture consumption readi...

AI summary NS Power highlights challenges with customer-submitted AMI meter readings, including potential misreporting and 177 accounts submitting postcard/photo readings in 2024. The proceeding requests details on incorrect readings, instructional materials, anomaly detection capabilities, and historical incidents since 2018.

From: [Henwood, Crystal D](mailto:[email protected]) To: [Dan Roscoe](mailto:[email protected]) Cc: [Allison Coffin;](mailto:[email protected]) [Amanda N. George](mailto:[email protected]); [Andrew McLaren;](mailto:andrew...

AI summary The Board confirms an agreement with Nova Scotia Power Inc. and Renewall regarding the timeline for filing intervenor responses (IRs) in the M12451 proceeding. Renewall will file IR responses by October 27, 2025, with NS Power responding by November 10, while other responses are due November 5, as per the Hearing Order. The Board accepts this arrangement.

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AI summary The document pertains to M12451, a 2026 General Rate Application (GRA) by Nova Scotia Power Inc., seeking an extension for the Intervenor Response (IR) deadline. Key entities involved include Nova Scotia Power Inc. and various intervenors, with the primary topic being rate design and intervenor processes.

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AI summary The Board extended the deadline for Notices of Intervention to October 30, 2025, while maintaining the October 22, 2025 deadline for Information Requests to NS Power. Renewall Energy Inc. filed its Notice of Intervention on October 15, 2025, but seeks a one-week extension to October 28, 2025, citing resource constraints and ongoing corporate priorities. They also note potential reductions in questions to NS Power based on other filings.

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW In this proceeding, Nova Scotia Power (NS Power, Company)seeks approval from the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB or Board) of its revenue requirements and associated rate adjustments for the 2026 and 2027 test...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NSP) seeks approval for 1.8% and 2.4% annual rate increases in 2026 and 2027, with higher residential increases and industrial decreases. A Settlement Agreement, supported by advocates and stakeholders, outlines collaborative cost-of-service study outcomes. The agreement balances rate adjustments and reflects consensus-building efforts.

This GRA is the result of an extensive collaborative process involving NS Power and all customer representatives, who, as a result of that process, are supportive of the outcomes being requested in this GRA. The Board has previously stated...

AI summary The Settlement Agreement (GRA) resulted from collaboration between NS Power and customer representatives, supported by all customer classes. The Board emphasizes that such support confirms the agreement's public interest, with legal counsel and experts involved. The agreement balances reciprocal compromises, with interdependent terms that cannot be modified without disrupting the overall balance, as noted by various consultants.

ptions appear reasonable for purposes of the GRA Application, though as NSPI notes, the actual tariff and ADC credits may differ substantially from what NSPI assumes in the GRA. [Exhibit N-35, p. 29] [348] However, Bates White also suggest...

AI summary NSPI's GRA Application assumes certain tariff and ADC credit parameters, but Bates White advises confirming PHP Deferral's inclusion of the Goose Harbour Lake wind project. The Industrial Group opposes this, arguing it contradicts the settlement agreement and lacks customer representative approval.