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Topic:"Policy And Legislation" in M12451

Matter: Nova Scotia Power Inc. - 2026 General Rate Application (GRA)
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N-72026-2027 GRA Appendix 8A-G -Depreciation Study - Redacted 5 passages
Section 1027
chaeological reconnaissance had been completed and cleared for the same extent and area, and CCTH confirmed that additional reconnaissance would not be required. h) Disturbed Contexts Disturbed context refers to an area in which the proven...

AI summary The text discusses archaeological considerations, including disturbed contexts and petroglyphs, emphasizing the need for proper recording, conservation, and monitoring practices. Specific guidelines are provided for documenting and preserving petroglyphs, including the use of digital photography and 3D scanning.

Section 1081
ded in the 2018 Hydro Asset Archaeology Program. The following recommendations and costings for the Mersey Hydro System are based on the results of that study and are summarized in Table 10. Table 10. Summary of costings for individual ass...

AI summary The text discusses the 2018 Hydro Asset Archaeology Program and its findings related to the Mersey Hydro System, including recommendations and costings for various asset locations. The Cowie Falls Wing Dams are highlighted as having a high potential for impacting archaeological resources, with ongoing work influencing final costings and requirements.

Section 1172
shment. Archaeological Screening and Reconnaissance. Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia”. Unpublished report for Heritage Research Permit A2014NS020. Report on file. Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax. 2014d “Mink Lake Refurbishment. Archaeological Sho...

AI summary The text lists several archaeological reports conducted in various regions of Nova Scotia, including Yarmouth County, Municipality of the County of Kings, and Region of Queens Municipality, as part of heritage research permits. These reports cover projects such as the Mink Lake Refurbishment, Mersey Hydro System Redevelopment, and White Rock Development.

Section 1180
b “Big Falls (No. 3) Headpond: 2011 Archaeological Reconnaissance”. Unpublished report for Heritage Research Permit A2011NS042. Report on file. Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax. Sanders, Mike, Stewart, W. Bruce, & Darryl Kelman. 2008 “Great Bar...

AI summary The document includes several archaeological reports related to various sites in Nova Scotia, conducted by Mike Sanders, W. Bruce Stewart, and Darryl Kelman. These reports were prepared for Heritage Research Permits and are stored at the Nova Scotia Museum in Halifax. The second part of the text is redacted and pertains to a 2026-2027 GRA Direct Evidence Appendix 8D, which is a final report on NSPI Power Production Sites Remediation Study Update dated August 26, 2024.

Section 1650
samples and 3 sediment samples from the v.etland area to the v.est of site v.tiere sheen 'NBS noted in previous assessments. Assume all samples ,.;11 be submitted for metals, BTEX/TPH, PAHs, voes and PCBs. Used same methodology as 2020 but...

AI summary The text mentions submitting samples and sediment samples from the V.Etland area to the V.Est of Site V.Tiere Sheen 'NBS, noting previous assessments. It also refers to using the same methodology as 2020 but with updated 2024 unit rates.

N-92026-2027 GRA Appendix 12 A-C - Cost of Service Study Process - Redacted 1 passage
2.7 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR p. p. 8
2.7 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (NLH) does not offer unbundled rates. The Electrical Power Control Act gives NLH the exclusive right to supply, distribute, and sell power.[18](#page-8-3) The act includes provi...

AI summary Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (NLH) has an exclusive right to supply, distribute, and sell electricity under the Electrical Power Control Act. Retailers are restricted to procuring electricity only from NLH, and the document references legal provisions and external sources related to electricity pricing and legislation.

N-142026-2027 GRA OP 01-15 - Redacted 2 passages
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION p. p. 42
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This document contains "forward-looking information" ("FLI") and statements which reflect the current view with respect to the Company's expectations regarding future growth, results of operations, performance,...

AI summary This section outlines forward-looking information (FLI) provided by Emera, highlighting potential future outcomes and risks associated with the company's operations, including regulatory, economic, and environmental uncertainties. FLI includes expectations regarding growth, performance, and emissions reduction, and is subject to various risks and assumptions.

MODERN SLAVERY ACT p. p. 189
MODERN SLAVERY ACT Emera is committed to the human rights of employees, contractors and stakeholders across our supply chains. In Canada, the new Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (commonly referred to as...

AI summary Emera is committed to preventing modern slavery in its supply chains and has implemented a governance framework to comply with the Modern Slavery Act, including reporting requirements and internal policies. The SRC oversees compliance, and the first report was submitted in May 2024.

N-20NSPI (Bates White) RIR 1-20 - Redacted 1 passage
Preamble p. p. 37
DATE: June 27, 2025 Page 23 of 94 8 GES DISC Dataset: MERRA-2 tavg1_2d_lfo_Nx: 2d,1-Hourly,Time-Averaged,Single-Level,Assimilation,Land [Surface Forcings V5.12.4 (M2T1NXLFO 5.12.4)](https://disc.gsfc.nasa.gov/datasets/M2T1NXLFO_5.12.4/summ...

AI summary The text references a dataset from the GES DISC repository, specifically the MERRA-2 tavg1_2d_lfo_Nx dataset, which provides 2d, 1-hourly, time-averaged, single-level assimilation land surface forcings data from the MERRA-2 model.

N-22NSPI (Cleary) RIR 1-11 - Redacted 2 passages
Section 582 p. p. 143
regulations. The renewed Equivalency Agreement came into force on January 1, 2020, and will expire on December 31, 2024; however, it may be renewed until December 31, 2029. - As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a delay to the i...

AI summary The renewed Canada-Nova Scotia Equivalency Agreement is set to expire in 2024 but may be extended until 2029. Due to delays from the Muskrat Falls Project, NSPI could not meet its 2020 renewable energy target, leading to a three-year compliance plan. In 2023, a $10 million penalty was imposed on NSPI for noncompliance with the RER in 2022, which the company is appealing. The Province's 2030 Clean Power Plan includes new renewable and transmission projects, which may require significant government funding.

Section 667 p. p. 181
boosted tech infrastructure and relocated strategic supply chains closer to home. China's Belt and Road initiative, established before Covid, gave it a head start in terms of accessing the world's in-demand raw materials. The rest of the G...

AI summary The text discusses global economic challenges, focusing on how different regions like the G7, Western Europe, and China are responding to economic pressures, including aging populations, debt burdens, and investment in technology and infrastructure. It highlights the differing growth outlooks for countries like Germany, the US, and Japan, and the fiscal challenges they face.

N-24NSPI (ECC) RIR 1-41 2 passages
ORIGINAL LIFE TABLE, CONT. p. p. 180
ORIGINAL LIFE TABLE, CONT. AVG AGE RET 32.8 PLACEMENT BAND 1920-2023 003 EXPERIENCE ANALYSIS EXPERIENCE BAND 2004-2023 AGE AT BEGIN OF INTERVAL EXPOSURES AT BEGINNING OF AGE INTERVAL RETIREMENTS DURING AGE INTERVAL RETMT RATIO SURV RATIO P...

AI summary This document presents an original life table continuation with age-specific exposure, retirement rates, survival ratios, and other metrics from 2020 to 2023. It includes a detailed table of statistics related to retirements and survival rates across different age intervals.

Placement Band 1995-2009 p. p. 47
Placement Band 1995-2009 I . 20 0 26 . -202 27. G ìŖĄ . Ei mry dia IR- 16 Att ach mer nt 1 Page 24 of 2 Age (13) 131/2-141/2 121/2-131/20 20 /21-7/11 101/2-111/ 91/2-101/3 81/2-91/2 mry 7%-81/2 61/2-71/2 51/2-61/2 41/2-51/2 31/2-41/2 21/2-...

AI summary The document presents a table with data spanning from 1995 to 2009, including figures related to age groups, annual survivors, and financial exposures. The table includes numerical values and some annotations indicating additions during the year.

N-27NSPI (NSEB) RIR 1-152 - Redacted (settlement agreement attached at IR-1) 3 passages
Section 349 p. pp. 119-121
on of various elements of the Path to 2030 as described in this Plan. NS Power is & lt;sup>7 https://cetaskforce.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Report-February-23-2024-Final-Signed.pdf NRR.2 DATE FILED: December 9, 2024 Page 16 of 54 RESOUR...

AI summary The document references the Path to 2030 plan and includes a citation to a report by the Clean Energy Task Force. It also mentions the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NRR) and a resource development plan element, indicating ongoing regulatory proceedings related to energy planning and development.

1 Figure 8 – Project Accountabilities Matrix p. p. 134
1 Figure 8 – Project Accountabilities Matrix 2030 Projects Accountability NS Power Key Action Items NS Government Key Action Items Partner Key Action Items for required products and services 1 8.2 Implementation Coordination 2 3 The Provin...

AI summary The document outlines the commitment of the Province of Nova Scotia and NS Power to meet 2030 coal phase-out and 80% renewable energy targets. It highlights the formation of a Working Group to ensure coordination and cost-effective implementation of programs. The text also mentions the importance of risk management, with a focus on supply chain risks, which have shown no change in trend since 2024.

1 (e) Starting in 2021, the Climate Adaptation Leadership Program (CALP) was originally p. p. 178
NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 (e) Starting in 2021, the Climate Adaptation Leadership Program (CALP) was originally 2 operated under the leadership of Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (ECC) and 3 funded in partnership with Natural Resources...

AI summary The Climate Adaptation Leadership Program (CALP) was established in 2021 and initially operated under Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (ECC) with funding from Natural Resources Canada's BRACE initiative. From 2023 to 2025, leadership transitioned to ClimAtlantic, which continues to support the electricity sector's climate adaptation strategy, focusing on education, stakeholder engagement, programs, and regulatory integration.

N-36Evidence - MPA 1 passage
Detailed Experience p. p. 19
es, guest lectures at university courses on energy policy and utility regulation, expert opinion resource for media October 2003 – August 2005 Chief of Staff, Office of the Ontario Minister of Energy - Principal political and policy adviso...

AI summary The individual has extensive experience in energy policy and utility regulation, including roles as Chief of Staff to the Ontario Minister of Energy and various positions at GPC International, focusing on regulated sectors and public affairs. Key accomplishments include restructuring Ontario's electricity sector and developing strategies for coal retirement and smart metering.

N-44STATE OF CONNECTICUT PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY 1 passage
Table 102: UI 2023 and 2024 Workforce Race or Ethnicity Data p. p. 250
Table 102: UI 2023 and 2024 Workforce Race or Ethnicity Data Head Count Hires Promotion Race or Ethnicity 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 American Indian or Alaskan Native 2 3 - - - - Asian 23 27 4 1 - - Black or African American 94 102 12 1...

AI summary Table 102 presents workforce race or ethnicity data for UI in 2023 and 2024, including head count, hires, and promotions across various racial and ethnic categories. The data shows changes in representation over the two years.

N-53Vincent Musco CV - Bates White 1 passage
Publications p. p. 0
Publications - "Communities Advancing the U.S. Energy Transition" (with Carolyn Berry). IAEE Energy Forum (First Quarter 2024). - "Goldilocks and the Grid: Creating 'No Regrets' State Policies and Regulations for Electric Vehicles" (with C...

AI summary The document lists various publications related to energy policy and regulation, including topics such as electric vehicles, distributed solar generation, demand response compensation, and federal versus state jurisdiction in the electricity business. These publications were authored by multiple contributors and published in various energy-related journals and forums.

N-69Response to Undertaking U-10 - Redacted 2 passages
>ĞƋƵŝůůĞĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ p. p. 47
>ĞƋƵŝůůĞĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚ ŝŶ ϭϵϲϴ Ăƚ >ĞƋƵŝůůĞ͕ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ƚŽĞŽĨƚŚĞ^ŽƵƚŚDŽƵŶƚĂŝŶ͕ĂďŽƵƚƚŚƌĞĞ ŵŝůĞƐ ƐŽƵƚŚ ĞĂƐƚ ŽĨ ŶŶĂƉŽůŝƐ ZŽLJĂů ŝŶ ŶŶĂƉŽůŝƐŽƵŶƚLJŽĨĨdƌƵŶŬZŽƵƚĞϴ͕ƚŚĞ >ĞƋƵŝůůĞ ĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ŚĂƌŶĞƐƐĞƐ ĂƉƉƌŽdžŝŵĂƚĞůLJ ϯϴϲ ĨĞĞƚ ŽĨ ŚĞĂĚ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ϭϭ͘ϭ...

AI summary The document discusses the history and development of Nova Scotia's energy regulation, referencing the 1968 establishment of the Nova Scotia Power and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act. It highlights the evolution of regulatory frameworks and the role of various stakeholders in shaping energy policy.

ďͿ ^ŝƐƐŝ&ĂůůƐĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ p. pp. 107-109
ďͿ ^ŝƐƐŝ&ĂůůƐĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚ ŝŶ ϭϵϲϭ Ăƚ ^ŝƐƐŝ &ĂůůƐ͕ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚĂƉƉƌŽdžŝŵĂƚĞůLJϭϮŵŝůĞƐĞĂƐƚŽĨ tĞLJŵŽƵƚŚǀŝĂ^ŝƐƐŝZŽĂĚ͘dŚĞƉůĂŶƚ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐϲ͘ϬDtĨƌŽŵĂďŽƵƚϴϳĨĞĞƚŽĨ ŚĞĂĚ ĨƌŽŵ Ă ƌĞůĂƚŝǀĞůLJ ůĂƌŐĞ ƐŝŶŐůĞ ǀĞƌƚŝĐĂůůLJ ŽƌŝĞŶƚĞĚ ƚƵƌďŽͲŐĞŶĞƌĂƚŽƌ ƵŶŝƚ͘ d...

AI summary The document discusses the historical context and challenges faced by Nova Scotia Power (NSP) in managing its utility operations, particularly in relation to regulatory proceedings. It highlights the need for effective cost management, the role of the Electricity Efficiency and Conservation Act, and the importance of addressing systemic issues in utility governance.

N-84Response to Undertaking U-17 2 passages
Section 2661
Consequential Amendment to An Modification corrélative à la Loi Act to promote the efficiency and visant à promouvoir l’efficacité et adaptability of the Canadian la capacité d’adaptation de economy by regulating certain l’économie canadie...

AI summary The text discusses a consequential amendment to an act aimed at promoting economic efficiency and adaptability by regulating activities that discourage reliance on electronic means for commercial activities. It references specific legal provisions and related legislation.

Section 2994
is replaced 348 (1) Le paragraphe 69(1) de la même loi est by the following: remplacé par ce qui suit : Réduction de la cotisation patronale : régimes d’assurance-salaire (a) the payment of any allowances, money or other 69 (1) La Commissi...

AI summary This text discusses the replacement of paragraph 69(1) of a law, focusing on the reduction of employer contributions in payroll insurance regimes, particularly in cases involving illness, injury, pregnancy, and child-related responsibilities.

N-94Revised Regulations 1 passage
Preamble p. p. 1
"Mobile home" "mobile home" means any portable dwelling having no permanent foundation and supported by wheels, jacks or similar supports, used or so constructed as to permit its being used as a conveyance upon public streets or highways a...

AI summary The text defines 'mobile home' as a portable dwelling without a permanent foundation, supported by wheels or jacks, designed for use on public streets and for occupancy as a dwelling. It explicitly excludes travel trailers and tent trailers.

99739Dr. Cleary (NSPI) IR 1 to 11 1 passage
1 Request IR-9: p. p. 4
al. (2016) study (which examines MRPs over the 1900-2015 period), and is 1 Request IR-9: 10 11 Marshall Blume (referenced in footnote 46).

AI summary The text references a study by al. (2016) examining MRPs over the 1900-2015 period and mentions Marshall Blume, referenced in footnote 46.

101825Board Order 1 passage
Licenced Retail Supplier (LRS) : A Retail Supplier who: p. pp. 89-91
Licenced Retail Supplier (LRS) : A Retail Supplier who: - (a) holds a valid Retail Supplier Licence; and - (b) has a valid LRS Participation Agreement executed with NS Power. For certainty, a Wholesale Customer is not a Licenced Retail Sup...

AI summary This document defines key terms and agreements related to Licensed Retail Suppliers (LRS) in Nova Scotia, including participation agreements with NS Power, definitions of renewable low-impact electricity, and the roles of entities such as NS Power and the Board. It outlines the regulatory framework and operational parameters for LRS and their interactions with NS Power.

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