Topic:"More Access To Energy Act" in M12451

Powers and duties - 5 (1) The Energy Board has those functions, powers and duties that are conferred or imposed upon it - (a) by this Act; - (b) by the More Access to Energy Act ; - (c) respecting the production, transmission, delivery or...

AI summary The Energy Board's powers and duties are defined by multiple acts, including the More Access to Energy Act and Public Utilities Act, and may be expanded by the Governor in Council through regulations. The Governor in Council can also assign powers to the Energy Board, discontinuing existing boards during the assignment period.

Approving and fixing rates, regulatory powers - 6 (1) In approving or fixing just and reasonable rates, tolls, charges or tariffs pursuant to this Act or any other enactment, the Energy Board may adopt any method or technique that it consi...

AI summary The Energy Board is authorized to approve rates and tariffs using appropriate methods, considering factors like competition, sustainability, and reliable energy supply. It regulates entities including the IESO, franchise holders, and the Halifax Water district energy project. Regulations may exclude entities from its jurisdiction, and approved rates must be publicly disclosed.

3.8.6.1 Findings [640] Because these technical issues were only raised in closing submissions, the Board has a poor record before it to make an informed decision on these points. As a result, the Board accepts the relevant calculations inc...

AI summary The Board accepts NS Power's calculations from the settlement agreement but questions the outdated methodology for OATT rates. Renewall emphasizes the need for competitive electricity markets, while the Board directs NS Power to address these concerns in future applications. The transmission tariff transition to IESO Nova Scotia by 2027 is noted, with the Board highlighting issues around confidential information disclosure in Excel files.

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.

- 1 REI's "Suggested action/changes" - 2 As demonstrated above, the proposed OATT rate calculations are accurate and consistent with the - 3 approved methodology. The OATT calculation process has been revised to better align with the - 4 C...

AI summary NS Power defends the accuracy of OATT rate calculations aligned with COS through COSS stakeholder input, rejecting REI's request to make COS determinative of OATT. NS Power also argues against REI's call for more precise fuel cost forecasts, citing the Plan of Administration (POA) as sufficient. Future OATT administration by IESO Nova Scotia is noted.

Powers and duties - 5 (1) The Energy Board has those functions, powers and duties that are conferred or imposed upon it - (a) by this Act; - (b) by the More Access to Energy Act ; - (c) respecting the production, transmission, delivery or...

AI summary The Energy Board's powers and duties are derived from multiple legislative acts, including the More Access to Energy Act and Public Utilities Act, as well as regulations set by the Governor in Council. The Governor in Council may also assign responsibilities to the Energy Board, discontinuing other boards or agencies during the assignment period.

Approving and fixing rates, regulatory powers - 6 (1) In approving or fixing just and reasonable rates, tolls, charges or tariffs pursuant to this Act or any other enactment, the Energy Board may adopt any method or technique that it consi...

AI summary The Energy Board is authorized to approve rates and tariffs using appropriate methods, considering factors like competition, sustainability, and reliability. It regulates entities including the Independent Energy Systems Operator and Halifax Water's district energy project, while adhering to legislative frameworks such as the Public Utilities Act and More Access to Energy Act .

3.8.6.1 Findings [640] Because these technical issues were only raised in closing submissions, the Board has a poor record before it to make an informed decision on these points. As a result, the Board accepts the relevant calculations inc...

AI summary The Board accepts NS Power's settlement agreement calculations but acknowledges Renewall's concerns about outdated methodologies and the need for competitive energy markets. The transmission tariff transition to IESO Nova Scotia by 2027 requires NS Power to address Renewall's issues in future applications. Confidential information handling in filings is emphasized.