B-23Renewable electricity Plan - A path to good jobs, stable prices, and a cleaner environment. 4/7/2011
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Community Projects: Fixed Price To encourage a range of projects widely dispersed throughout the province, this plan establishes a community-based feed-in tariff (COMFIT) for an expected 100 megawatts of renewable electricity projects conn...
AI summary This plan introduces a community-based feed-in tariff (COMFIT) to support 100 megawatts of renewable electricity projects connected at the distribution level, along with programs to assist community groups with technical, financial, and regulatory aspects of project development.
Meeting the 2015 Commitment 4 Meeting the 2015 commitment for 25% renewable electricity supply, will be challenging, but it is achievable. We will use the following tools and mechanisms to get us there: - Large-scale, community-based, and...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NSPI) outlines strategies to meet the 2015 commitment of 25% renewable electricity supply, including large-scale projects, changes to regulation, and biomass requirements. NSPI will undertake large projects with competitive bids, and small community-based projects will be eligible for a Feed-In Tariff (FIT). An enhanced net metering program will also be introduced for businesses and homeowners.
1. Medium and Large-Scale Projects Most of the new renewable energy needed to meet 2015 and 2020 goals will come from industrial-scale projects. The Renewable Electricity Plan calls for a minimum of 600 GWh of new medium to large-scale ren...
AI summary The Renewable Electricity Plan emphasizes medium and large-scale renewable energy projects, with NSPI and independent producers each responsible for 600 GWh of new electricity. Projects will be developed through UARB regulation and competitive bidding. A new Renewable Electricity Administrator will manage the bidding process, and the government retains discretion to call for specific technology bids.
07337Board Decision
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9.1.1 Findings on Definition [151] The Board finds that for a CHP facility to be entitled to a COMFIT it must produce both heat and steam, and that the primary purpose of the plant is to supply a steam host. [152] The Board also finds that...
AI summary The Board determines that a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) facility must produce both heat and steam with the primary purpose of supplying a steam host to qualify for a COMFIT. Additionally, the Board states that the costing of a tariff for a typical CHP plant should be based on producing approximately 2MW of electricity.
prepared and comments received, if any, from the parties. The tariffs will become effective on the date of the Board's final Order in this proceeding, which the Board expects to be in early September. [267] During the hearing, the duration...
AI summary The document discusses the duration of proposed tariffs, with Synapse proposing a 20-year term for all tariffs, except for biomass, which was not specified. The Board considers the duration and suggests annual adjustments for the fuel escalator. The PPA will use the tariff in effect at the time of signing, and including a production date may prevent arbitrage.
12.4 Standard power purchase agreement [273] Section 32 of the Regulations provides:
AI summary Section 32 of the Regulations is referenced in the context of a standard power purchase agreement, indicating its relevance to the regulatory framework governing such agreements.
Standard power purchase agreement for feed-in tariff program - 32 (1) The Minister, in consultation with NSPI, must prepare a standard form of power purchase agreement to be used for the feed-in tariff program and must have the form of pow...
AI summary The document outlines the process for creating and approving a standard power purchase agreement (PPA) for the feed-in tariff (FIT) program in Nova Scotia. The Minister, in consultation with NSPI, must prepare and have the PPA form approved by the Board. The PPA becomes effective when the applicant is placed in the interconnection queue, and parties may agree to modifications, which must be reported to the Minister.
13.0 COMPLIANCE FILING [276] The Board's findings in this Decision result in a number of adjustments to the numerical inputs in the FIT model with respect to each class of generation facility. Accordingly, the Board directs Synapse to prov...
AI summary The Board's decision leads to adjustments in the FIT model's numerical inputs for various generation facilities. Synapse is directed to submit a Compliance Filing with revised FIT model calculations and draft Terms and Conditions for each tariff by August 2, 2011.
14.0 SUMMARY [277] The Board held a hearing to determine Renewable Energy Community Based Feed-in Tariffs ("COMFIT"), pursuant to recent changes to the Electricity Act and the Renewable Electricity Regulations. [278] While there is no over...
AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board held a hearing to determine COMFIT tariffs under the Electricity Act and Renewable Electricity Regulations. The Province expects about 100 MW of distribution grid capacity from COMFIT projects. The Board used a consultative process with Synapse to develop tariffs based on input cost assumptions and a discounted cash flow model.
07827Board Order
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AVAILABILITY The tariffis available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department ofEnergy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (i.e., less...
AI summary The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities approved by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnected at distribution voltage level, with a signed PPA, and not exceeding the substation transformer's minimum load capacity.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility has a 20-year term. The energy rate in the PPA is set at the rate in effect when the agreement becomes effective, and generators are only paid for energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AI summary Generating facilities can receive payments for up to 20 years from the effective date of their Power Purchase Agreement.
AVAILABILITY The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department ofEnergy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (i.e., less...
AI summary The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that meet specific criteria, including approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnection at distribution voltage level, signing a PPA with the utility, and not exceeding the substation transformer's load capacity.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility has a 20-year term. The energy rate is set at the rate in effect when the PPA becomes effective, and generators are paid based on energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AI summary The text states that a generating facility can receive payments for up to 20 years from the date the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
NEWABLE ENERGY COMMUNITY-BASED FEED-IN TARIFF - RUN-OF-RIVER HYDRO PROJECTS
AI summary The document introduces the NEWABLE ENERGY COMMUNITY-BASED FEED-IN TARIFF for run-of-river hydro projects, focusing on renewable energy initiatives in Nova Scotia.
AVAILABILITY The tariffis available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department ofEnergy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (i.e., less...
AI summary The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that meet specific criteria, including approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnection at distribution voltage level, signing a PPA with the utility, and not exceeding the substation transformer's capacity.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility has a 20-year term. The energy rate in the PPA is set at the rate in effect when the agreement becomes effective, and generators are only paid for energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AI summary The text states that a generating facility can receive payments for up to 20 years from the date the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
RENEWABLE ENERGY COMMUNITY-BASED FEED-IN TARIFF - IN-STREAM TIDAL PROJECTS
AI summary The document discusses the Renewable Energy Community-Based Feed-in Tariff for In-Stream Tidal Projects, focusing on the regulatory framework and participation in the COMFIT program.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility has a 20-year term. The energy rate is set at the rate in effect when the PPA becomes effective, and generators are paid based on energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive paYments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AI summary Generating facilities may receive payments for up to 20 years from the date a Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AVAILABILITY The tariffis available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department ofEnergy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (i.e., less...
AI summary The COMFIT tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that meet specific criteria, including approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnection at distribution voltage, signing a PPA with the utility, and not exceeding the substation transformer's capacity. Real-time data costs are the proponent's responsibility.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS In order to qualify for this tariff, generating projects must agree to provide to the Utility and Review Board the same information on its biomass fuel costs that a utility regulated by the Board must provide. This condi...
AI summary To qualify for the tariff, generating projects must provide the Utility and Review Board with the same biomass fuel cost information as regulated utilities. This requirement applies to both the tariff and any approved power purchase agreement.
07337Board Decision
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10.1 Submissions [235] Synapse proposed a tariff of $652 per megawatt hour for in-stream tidal projects. They based this tariff on a 500 kilowatt installation employing one or more instream tidal generators. Synapse assumed total project c...
AI summary Synapse proposed a $652/MWh tariff for in-stream tidal projects, citing high costs and technology immaturity. The Consumer Advocate suggested a lower rate of $398/MWh. Mr. Couture supported the higher rate but raised concerns about uncertainties in tidal power. The Province suggested tariff degression and deferred detailed consideration to future reviews.
prepared and comments received, if any, from the parties. The tariffs will become effective on the date of the Board's final Order in this proceeding, which the Board expects to be in early September. [267] During the hearing, the duration...
AI summary The Province submitted its Reply Submission regarding the duration of proposed tariffs, which are set to be effective upon the Board's final Order. The proposed tariffs, except for biomass, have a 20-year duration. The Board noted that the Power Purchase Agreement will use the tariff in effect at the time of signing and suggested including a production date to prevent arbitrage.
12.4 Standard power purchase agreement [273] Section 32 of the Regulations provides:
AI summary Section 32 of the Regulations is referenced in the context of a standard power purchase agreement, highlighting the regulatory framework governing such agreements.
Standard power purchase agreement for feed-in tariff program - 32 (1) The Minister, in consultation with NSPI, must prepare a standard form of power purchase agreement to be used for the feed-in tariff program and must have the form of pow...
AI summary The document outlines the process for creating and approving a standard power purchase agreement (PPA) for the feed-in tariff program. The Minister, in consultation with NSPI, must prepare and have the PPA approved by the Board. The Board will review the PPA when it is filed by the Minister.
an annual report with the Board by January 31 st each year which provides a listing of, and details regarding, each COMFIT generator that is at any stage of the application or interconnection process. [290] The Board directs Synapse to pro...
AI summary The Board requires Synapse to submit revised FIT model calculations and draft tariff terms and conditions as part of a compliance filing. This directive follows the submission of an annual report by January 31st, detailing COMFIT generators at various stages of application or interconnection.
07621Comments on Compliance Filing by ANSS 8/5/2011
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AVAILABILITY The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department ofEnergy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (i.e., less...
AI summary The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that meet specific criteria, including approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnection at distribution voltage level, signing a PPA with the utility, and not exceeding the minimum load on the substations serving the feeder.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) outlines a 20-year term between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility. The energy rate is set at the rate in effect when the PPA becomes effective, and generators are compensated based on energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AI summary Generating facilities are eligible to receive payments for up to 20 years from the date a Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AVAILABILITY The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department ofEnergy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (i.e., less...
AI summary The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that meet specific criteria, including approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnection at distribution voltage level, signing a PPA with the utility, and not exceeding the minimum load on the substations serving the feeder.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will last 20 years. The energy rate is set at the effective date of the PPA, and generators are paid only for energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AI summary Generating facilities can receive payments for up to 20 years from the effective date of their Power Purchase Agreement.
AVAILABILITY The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (i.e., les...
AI summary The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that meet specific criteria, including approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnection at distribution voltage level, signing a Power Purchase Agreement with the utility, and not exceeding the minimum load on the substations serving the feeder.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) outlines a 20-year term between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility. The energy rate is set at the rate in effect when the PPA becomes effective, and generators are compensated based on energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AI summary Generating facilities can receive payments for up to 20 years from the date the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AVAILABILITY The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department ofEnergy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (i.e., less...
AI summary The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that meet specific criteria, including approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnection at distribution voltage, use of tidal generating devices under 0.5 MW, signing a PPA with the utility, and not exceeding the minimum load on the substations serving the feeder.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) outlines a 20-year term between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility. The energy rate is set at the rate in effect when the PPA becomes effective, and generators are compensated based on energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AI summary Generating facilities are eligible to receive payments for up to 20 years from the date a Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
RENEWABLE ENERGY COMMUNITY-BASED FEED-IN TARIFF - BIOMASS COMBINED HEAT AND POWER PROJECTS
AI summary This document discusses the Renewable Energy Community-Based Feed-In Tariff for Biomass Combined Heat and Power Projects. It outlines the framework for supporting biomass CHP projects through a community-based feed-in tariff mechanism.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) outlines a 20-year term between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility. The energy rate is set at the rate in effect when the PPA becomes effective, and generators are compensated based on energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective (the date that NSPI places the applicant into the interconnection queue).
AI summary Generating facilities can receive payments for up to 20 years from the date the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective, which is when NSPI places the applicant into the interconnection queue.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS In order to qualify for this tariff, generating projects must agree to provide to the Utility and Review Board the same information on its biomass fuel costs that a utility regulated by the Board must provide. This condi...
AI summary To qualify for the tariff, generating projects must provide the same biomass fuel cost information to the Utility and Review Board as regulated utilities. This requirement applies to the tariff and any power purchase agreement approved by the Board.
07749Comments on Compliance Filing from Minas Basin Pulp and Power 8/18/2011
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AVAILABILITY The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department ofEnergy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (Le., less...
AI summary The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that meet specific criteria, including approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnection at distribution voltage level, signing a Power Purchase Agreement with the utility, and not exceeding the minimum load on the substations serving the feeder.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility has a 20-year term. The energy rate is set at the rate in effect when the PPA is deemed effective, and generators are paid only for energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AI summary Generating facilities are eligible for payments under a Power Purchase Agreement for up to 20 years from the agreement's effective date.
RENEWABLE ENERGY COMMUNITY-BASED FEED-IN TARIFF - WIND POWER PROJECTS GREATER THAN 50 KW
AI summary This document outlines the Renewable Energy Community-Based Feed-In Tariff for wind power projects greater than 50 kW, focusing on the COMFIT program managed by NSP.
AVAILABILITY The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department ofEnergy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (i.e., less...
AI summary The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that meet specific criteria, including approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnection at distribution voltage level, signing a PPA with the utility, and not exceeding the minimum load on the substations serving the feeder.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AI summary Generating facilities can receive payments for up to 20 years from the date the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AVAILABILITY The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department ofEnergy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (i.e., less...
AI summary The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that meet specific criteria, including approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnection at distribution voltage level, signing a PPA with the utility, and not exceeding the minimum load on the substations serving the feeder.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility has a 20-year term. The energy rate in the PPA is set at the rate in effect when the agreement is deemed effective, and generators are only paid for energy delivered to the utility system as measured at the metering point.
AVAILABILITY The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department ofEnergy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (i.e., less...
AI summary The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that meet specific criteria, including approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnection at distribution voltage level, use of tidal generating devices under 0.5 MW, signing a PPA with the utility, and not exceeding the minimum load on the substations.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility has a 20-year term. The energy rate is set at the rate in effect when the PPA becomes effective, and generators are only compensated for energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective (the date that NSPI places the applicant into the interconnection queue).
AI summary Generating facilities are eligible for payments under a Power Purchase Agreement for up to 20 years from the date they are placed into the interconnection queue by NSPI.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS In order to qualify for this tariff, generating projects must agree to provide to the Utility and Review Board the same information on its biomass fuel costs that a utility regulated by the Board must provide. This condi...
AI summary To qualify for the tariff, generating projects must disclose biomass fuel costs to the Utility and Review Board, similar to what regulated utilities must provide. This requirement applies to both the tariff and any approved power purchase agreements.
07750Comments on Compliance Filing from NSDOE 8/19/2011
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AVAILABILITY The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department ofEnergy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (i.e., less...
AI summary The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that meet specific criteria, including approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnection at distribution voltage level, signing a PPA with the utility, and not exceeding the minimum load on the substations serving the feeder.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility has a 20-year term. The energy rate in the PPA is set at the rate in effect when the agreement is deemed effective, and generators are paid only for energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AI summary Generating facilities are eligible to receive payments for up to 20 years from the date the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS This tariff is available to a maximum of 5 MW of generating capacity summed across the province. Once 5 MW oftotal capacity has been approved for this tariff, it will be available to no other projects.
AI summary The tariff is limited to a maximum of 5 MW of generating capacity across the province. Once this limit is reached, no additional projects will be eligible for the tariff.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility is for 20 years. The energy rate is set at the rate in effect when the PPA becomes effective, and generators are compensated based on energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility has a 20-year term. The energy rate is set at the rate in effect when the PPA becomes effective, and generators are only paid for energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility has a 20-year term. The energy rate is set at the rate in effect when the PPA becomes effective, and generators are compensated only for energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AI summary A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for up to 20 years from the date the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility has a 20-year term. The energy rate is set at the rate in effect when the PPA becomes effective, and generators are only paid for energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective (the date that NSPI places the applicant into the interconnection queue).
AI summary Generating facilities can receive payments for up to 20 years from the date the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective, which occurs when NSPI places the applicant into the interconnection queue.
07827Board Order
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AVAILABILITY The tariffis available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department ofEnergy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (i.e., less...
AI summary The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that meet specific criteria including approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnection at distribution voltage level, signing a PPA with the utility, and not exceeding the substation transformer's capacity.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility has a 20-year term. The energy rate is set at the rate in effect when the PPA becomes effective, and generators are paid only for energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point, with adjustments as outlined in the PPA.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AI summary Generating facilities are eligible for payments under a Power Purchase Agreement for up to 20 years from the agreement's effective date.
AVAILABILITY The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department ofEnergy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (i.e., less...
AI summary The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that meet specific criteria, including approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnection at distribution voltage level, signing a PPA with the utility, and not exceeding the substation transformer's capacity.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The PPA between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility has a 20-year term. The energy rate is set at the effective date of the agreement, and generators are paid based on energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point with adjustments outlined in the PPA.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AI summary Generating facilities may receive payments for up to 20 years from the date a Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AVAILABILITY The tariffis available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department ofEnergy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (i.e., less...
AI summary The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that meet specific criteria, including approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnection at distribution voltage level, signing a PPA with the utility, and not exceeding the minimum load capacity of the substation transformer.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The power purchase agreement (PPA) between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility has a 20-year term. The energy rate is set at the rate in effect when the PPA becomes effective, and generators are paid only for energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point, with adjustments as outlined in the PPA.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive payments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AI summary Generating facilities may receive payments for up to 20 years from the date a Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AVAILABILITY The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department ofEnergy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (i.e., less...
AI summary The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that meet specific criteria, including approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnection at distribution voltage level, use of tidal generating devices under 0.5 MW, signing a PPA, and not exceeding the substation transformer's capacity.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT The power purchase agreement between the renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility will have a term of 20 years. The energy rate in the PPA will be the rate in effect at the date the PPA is deemed...
AI summary The PPA between a renewable low-impact electricity generator and the utility has a 20-year term. The energy rate is set at the effective date of the agreement, and generators are paid based on energy delivered to the utility system, as measured at the metering point with adjustments outlined in the PPA.
TARIFF TERM A generating facility is eligible to receive paYments for a period up to 20 years from the date on which the Power Purchase Agreement is deemed effective.
AI summary Generating facilities are eligible for payments under a Power Purchase Agreement for up to 20 years from the agreement's effective date.
RENEWABLE ENERGY COMMUNITY-BASED FEED-IN TARIFF BIOMASS COMBINED HEAT AND POWER PROJECTS
AI summary This section of the document introduces the Renewable Energy Community-Based Feed-in Tariffs Biomass Combined Heat and Power Projects, focusing on the COMFIT program and its implications for biomass combined heat and power (CHP) projects in Nova Scotia.
AVAILABILITY The tariffis available to electricity generating facilities that: - (1) have been approved by the Nova Scotia Department ofEnergy as eligible for this tariff; - (2) are interconnected at distribution voltage level (i.e., less...
AI summary The tariff is available to electricity generating facilities that meet specific criteria, including approval by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, interconnection at distribution voltage level, signing a PPA with the utility, and not exceeding the substation transformer's capacity. Real-time data requirements and associated costs are also outlined.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS In order to qualify for this tariff, generating projects must agree to provide to the Utility and Review Board the same information on its biomass fuel costs that a utility regulated by the Board must provide. This condi...
AI summary To qualify for the tariff, generating projects must provide the same biomass fuel cost information to the Utility and Review Board as a regulated utility. This condition applies to both the tariff and any approved power purchase agreement.
20110405-1Hearing Transcript — 4/5/2011 (Synapse Panel, ANSS Panel)
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- was the 1.5 percent as well? Page 388 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 10 Atlantic Canada, so that you're relying on input on what 11 it could on the market could be, which is I'm not 12 saying that's wrong. I'm just saying that, to be clear, 13 there...
AI summary The discussion revolves around the lack of a viable market for financed renewable energy projects in Atlantic Canada, particularly small wind projects, and the reliance on developers' input to estimate market potential. Developers have faced challenges in securing debt financing, and the use of COMFIT projects with long-term power purchase agreements is highlighted as a necessary approach due to the absence of an established market.
- could do? 1 Page 410 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 MR. RICKERSON: They didn't give me a 2 specific probability. 3 MR PYNN: No. 4 Like 90 percent, 75 MR. RICKERSON: 5 percent. 6 MR. PYNN: Okay. Because our 7 experience was that none of the lenders wo...
AI summary The discussion focuses on the challenges of securing financing for a renewable energy project, particularly the difficulty in obtaining 15-year amortization periods and the lack of agreement on interest-joined construction rates among lenders. The conversation highlights the practical experience of lenders and the adjustments made during stakeholder proceedings.
- instance, tariffs in Vermont, do they have anything much - farther than providing for a rate and a review in the - tariff itself? - MR. KEITH : There is a section of the - regulations that may be relevant that says that the - Minister, i...
AI summary The discussion revolves around the internal versus external terms and conditions of feed-in tariffs, specifically whether certain terms should be included within the tariff itself or addressed in other regulatory frameworks. The conversation also touches on the standard form of power purchase agreements.
- concerning power and pipeline projects. Page 524 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 10 with biomass facilities that have a diesel fuel cost 11 adjustment? 12 MR. BODINGTON: Yes, I do. In the 13 power purchase agreement, yes. 14 MS. RUBIN: Mr. Chair, I'd...
AI summary The document discusses a proceeding concerning power and pipeline projects, including a power purchase agreement with biomass facilities, the need for securities registration, and the qualifications of Mr. Bodington to provide opinion evidence in financing and transactions related to electrical power projects.
20110406-1Hearing Transcript — 4/6/2011 (ANSS Panel, St. Francis Xavier Univ, Consumer Adv. Panel)
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- DICTUM DIGITAL INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS businesses are here and employ people here and are 1 resident of Nova Scotia. I'm sorry, in that way I was 18 St. Mary's obviously MR. OUTHOUSE: 19 did, you said. 20 MR. HAYES: St. Mary's St....
AI summary The text discusses a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) related to a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) project in St. Mary's, Nova Scotia. The NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 document is referenced, and there is mention of a potential contract failure due to developers being unable to meet the agreed-upon price, as well as the hiring of an EPC contractor for the project.
- that not in addition to the rate - THE CHAIR : But that's a grant from - the city, it's not a ratepayer - MR. HAYES : That's correct. They're - getting the grant from the federal government, an $8 - million grant. And by the way, their c...
AI summary The discussion involves a project with a capital cost of $23 million, receiving a $8 million federal grant and being subject to a PPA rate and fuel adjustment. The project is part of a final list for EPC services in Ontario.
- DICTUM DIGITAL INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS They basically walked away from their 1 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 Page 663 original PPA, which they did sign with OPA, or they agreed 2 to with OPA. 3 THE CHAIR: But what you're telling me 4 is these...
AI summary The discussion revolves around the challenges of building power plants, with the argument that governments in certain jurisdictions are incentivizing projects outside of ratepayer cost considerations. A specific example is given of a 70-megawatt CHP plant in British Columbia with an adjustment mechanism to ensure ratepayers pay a flat rate.
- basically set a rate which would be tracked and would be - paid for the benefit of having renewable energy. - And that project was moving forward. - I think everyone was excited about that one until the - sawmills closed down because the...
AI summary The discussion references a past renewable energy project impacted by the 2008 economic downturn and current biomass plants with power purchase agreements tied to adjustable fuel mechanisms. The speaker notes that smaller facilities face higher rates due to scale, as regulated by existing policies.
developer in the last three months and they told me that NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 Page 671 1 MR. OUTHOUSE: At this time? 2 MR. HAYES: Yes. 3 MR. OUTHOUSE: Are they one of the 4 ones that's looking for the grant? 5 MR. HAYES: They are one of the o...
AI summary The conversation discusses a developer's attempt to secure a grant for a project, but they are unable to proceed due to an inability to raise equity under their current PPA. The discussion also references other companies involved in similar situations, though some are not directly involved.
- DICTUM DIGITAL INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS include the purchase of that parasitic power load. And so 1 I just put that caveat to that. 1 Page 714 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 biomass rate in North America today that is $320 or 2 anything approac...
AI summary The discussion revolves around biomass CHP rates and PPAs, with participants debating whether there are biomass CHP rates higher than the Synapse rate in North America. It is noted that while some PPAs are higher than the Synapse rate, no tariffs are known to be higher.
- And the capacity factors that I Page 834 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 4 The process hasn't failed if you 5 accept a good price and it just doesn't materialize. You 6 go out and get another project. 7 MS. CAMERON: And would you be aware 8 of the num...
AI summary The discussion refers to instances where Nova Scotia Power Corporation acquired projects from independent power producers that faced financial difficulties, including bankruptcy. It also mentions a situation where NSPI bought a turbine temporarily and later negotiated to own part of a project, which was deemed cheaper for ratepayers than paying the PPA cost.
20110408-1Hearing Transcript — 4/8/2011 (Black River Panel, Jonathan Barry, Daniel Roscoe, Paul Pynn & J. Barry)
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- information for my opening statement. Page 1234 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 1 MR. MERRICK: Thank you. 2 THE CHAIR: Thank you. 3 Mr. Merrick? 4 MR. MERRICK: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 5 CROSS-EXAMINATION BY MR. MERRICK 6 MR. MERRICK: Mr. Livingston,...
AI summary This excerpt from a regulatory proceeding includes a dialogue between Mr. Merrick and Mr. Livingston, discussing the status of wind power projects and financing plans. Mr. Livingston clarifies that he has no operational wind projects but has three awarded PPAs totaling 6 megawatts, and discusses potential financing with 50-60% debt.
- DICTUM DIGITAL INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS I don't have any insight into that except to say that in 1 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 Page 1239 this region, which I believe is much more difficult to 15 as low as 4 percent? 16 MR. LIVINGSTON: Oh, no...
AI summary The discussion involves a CEDIF President, Mr. Livingston, who mentions challenges in securing investment for a project due to low projected returns, such as 4 percent. He notes hostility from CEDIF-type investors when proposing such low returns, and references a PPA rate of 6.5 cents. The conversation occurs in the context of a regulatory proceeding.
have to understand that. 1 Page 1246 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 These are prospectuses for what's 22 doing that bid price, what did you calculate in that DICTUM DIGITAL INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS 1 number as being your cost of debt? What was th...
AI summary The text discusses the calculation of a bid price and the cost of debt, with Mr. Livingston estimating the cost of debt to be between 7.5% and 8%. He references previous Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and mentions that the bid price was based on internal financial models and industry knowledge, though no written record of the calculations was available.
- investors wanted to get 20 or 30 percent. - I actually do a lot of stuff in my - head on this. I don't find it that complicated that if - we're going to have to get in the range of 20 to - 30 percent for an equity investor and I know how...
AI summary The discussion revolves around calculating a return on equity for a power project, with the speaker explaining how they estimate returns based on free cash flow and loan costs over 15 years, rather than using a fixed percentage rate.
- DICTUM DIGITAL INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS distributable to the equity shareholder at a 20 percent 1 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 Page 1251 level to 30 percent level and if there was anything left 2 over that I thought was reasonable for us as t...
AI summary The discussion centers on a bid process for a project, with concerns about underbidding and the uncertainty of future equipment costs. The speaker mentions that their bid was accepted despite uncertainties, and they aimed to ensure the bid was robust enough to account for potential delays and cost fluctuations.
- DICTUM DIGITAL INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS government puts out isn't fully understood operationally 1 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 Page 1271 and isn't quite as operational as they'll often make it 2 seem. 3 MS. ASHWORTH: Is that everything for 4...
AI summary The testimony discusses three wind projects (Creignish Rear, South Cape Mabou, and Irish Mountain) under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) by Black River Wind Limited, clarifying they are not related to CEDIF and are scheduled for completion by the end of 2011.
- DICTUM DIGITAL INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS it still in our files, that we did another prospectus 1 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 Page 1275 which was directly related to the Black River Wind Project 2 for its former PPA when the PPA paid 6.5 perce...
AI summary The discussion revolves around a prospectus related to the Black River Wind Project and a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a 6.5 percent rate. The speaker acknowledges the existence of the document but admits to not having it on hand due to a stolen computer and not reviewing it in five years.
- DICTUM DIGITAL INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS In particular, we'd also like to 1 address the comments that have been made by the Consumer 10 MR. MERRICK: And is it with recourse 11 on any other security? 12 MR. ROSCOE: I believe there's...
AI summary The discussion focuses on the financial aspects of a power purchase agreement (PPA), including the rate of return, financing costs, and the operator's intention to continue the operation despite lower-than-anticipated returns.