Topic:"Policy And Legislation" in M13008

Summary of Findings - Jurisdictions with an unbundled/retail market for electricity generally have separate policy frameworks for retailers buying power generated by customers, and the charges assessed by a distributor for injection of cus...

AI summary This summary discusses the current state of policy and rate structures for distributed generation in Canada, highlighting the early stage of development in most jurisdictions. While net metering is common, few jurisdictions charge fees for distribution-connected generation. The lack of specific policies may be due to low generation volumes or government intervention, despite potential incremental costs to the distribution system.

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 section defines key terms related to Licensed Retail Suppliers (LRS) and their participation agreements with NS Power, including definitions of Retail Suppliers, Retail Customers, and RtR Customers. It also outlines the Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) and Storm Cost Recovery Charges, all under the regulatory framework of the Public Utilities Act (Nova Scotia).