Topic:"Low Income Programs" in M12686

2025. the commercial operation date (COD) until February 28, 2025. Under the interim arrangement, no credits were issued under the CSECR prior to the execution of the CSP PPA with the Project Owner. By Order dated January 30, 2025, the Boa...

AI summary The document outlines the implementation timeline for the Community Solar Program (CSP) and related regulatory actions. Key events include the Board's approval of the CSP PPA in January 2025, the execution of the first PPA in February 2025, and the Board's December 2025 order directing NS Power to inform low-income Solar Garden subscribers about transitioning to CSP. NS Power complied by notifying subscribers in January 2026, though no new CSP capacity was available at the time.

1 Request IR-2: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "On January 20, 2026, NS Power notified the five low-income Solar Garden Rate Rider (SGRR) subscribers of the option to transition to CSP and provided an explanation of the timing and availability of thi...

AI summary NS Power notified five low-income Solar Garden Rate Rider (SGRR) subscribers of the option to transition to Community Solar Projects (CSP) in accordance with the Board's M12178 directive. The company stated there is no current capacity for new subscribers to CSP solar gardens but committed to keeping these customers informed. Questions are raised regarding the time frame for availability, future supply, access to other solar projects, PPA status, and potential liabilities.

Community Solar Program 2025 Report The CSP 2025 report noted that, as of December 31, 2025, four projects representing approximately 9% of Program capacity have been approved. Three of the projects did not achieve commercial operation in...

AI summary As of December 31, 2025, the Community Solar Program (CSP) has approved four projects totaling 9% of its capacity. NS Power paid $13,657 in credits for 682,853 kWh of energy received by CSP subscribers. NS Power also notified five low-income Solar Garden Rate Rider (SGRR) subscribers of the option to transition to the CSP, in accordance with Board directive in Matter M12178.

s to CSP solar gardens, the Company committed to keeping low-income SGRR subscribers informed, including providing these customers with details on how to apply, as more information becomes available.” 1. What time frame for availability fo...

AI summary The questions focus on NS Power's commitment to low-income SGRR subscribers, the timeline for transitioning to solar projects, the availability of other solar projects, the status of PPAs and interconnection agreements, and potential liabilities under PPAs for projects not yet in commercial operation.

- Billing System Upgrades: In Matter M11911, the Industrial Group inquired into NS Power's planned updates to its billing system to accommodate the CSP. NS Power stated that it planned certain "enhancements to accommodate the automation of...

AI summary The document discusses billing system upgrades for the Community Solar Program (CSP) and concerns about low-income customer outreach. NS Power delayed billing system enhancements until subscriber volumes increase, and the Consumer Advocate recommends isolating and recovering the costs of these upgrades. Additionally, the Consumer Advocate requests NS Power to report on methods used to contact low-income customers and their transition to the CSP.

Community Solar Program 2025 Report The CSP 2025 report noted that, as of December 31, 2025, four projects representing approximately 9% of Program capacity have been approved. Three of the projects did not achieve commercial operation in...

AI summary The Community Solar Program 2025 Report highlights that four projects, representing 9% of the Program's capacity, have been approved as of December 31, 2025. Three of these projects did not achieve commercial operation in 2025. NS Power paid $13,657 in credits for 682,853 kWh of energy received by CSP subscribers. Low-income subscribers were notified of the option to transition to the CSP, as per Board directive in Matter M12178.