Topic:"Power Purchase Agreement" in M12686

P Summary' tab of Attachment 1. The 'M11911 Directives' tab of Attachment 1 incorporates the additional reporting, in accordance with the Board's direction in the Company's CSECR Application (M11911). On June 27, 2024, the Nova Scotia Depa...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Department of Energy approved the first project under the Community Solar Program (CSP) in June 2024. Due to the unavailability of the CSP Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), NS Power entered into an interim arrangement to compensate the project until the PPA was finalized. The PPA was later filed for Board approval (M11903), with the project achieving commercial operation before formal approval.

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) February 20, 2026 C. Henwood Program intake remains open and applicants are required to propose project-specific energy rates under the Program framework. This is particularly relevant for the 20...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NSP) requests confidential treatment for PPA energy cost figures under a regulatory proceeding, citing public disclosure risks. The 2025 reporting year involves a single CSP Solar Garden, with NSP arguing that revealing total purchased energy costs would expose project-specific rates. The Department of Energy (DOE) previously addressed this in a February 18 letter.

- 1. Projects 2-4 have not achieved commercial operation; therefore, no subscription-related data is available in the Reporting Year. - 2. The PPAs for Projects 2-4 are reported in the table above but are excluded from the data on the 'M11...

AI summary Projects 2-4 have not achieved commercial operation, so no subscription-related data is available for the Reporting Year. The PPAs for these projects are listed in a table but excluded from the 'M11911 Directives' tab due to lack of commercial operation.

Community Solar Program Annual Report Additional Reporting in accordance with the Board's M11911 Decision (Community Solar Energy Credit Rider) For the Reporting Year: January 1 to December 31, 2025 (1) Total Amount of Energy Purchased und...

AI summary The Community Solar Program Annual Report provides data on energy purchased and associated costs for the reporting year, following the Board's M11911 Decision regarding the Community Solar Energy Credit Rider. The report covers energy usage from January 1 to December 23, 2025, and highlights energy purchased since November 20, 2024.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-2: 2 3 Re: NSPI (CA) IR-3 from Matter M11911 4 5 Please provide an update on the reasonableness of the assumptions used in preparing the 6 response to NSPI (CA) IR-3 from Matter M11911, including the assumptio...

AI summary The response to IR-2 discusses the assumptions used in preparing the response to NSPI (CA) IR-3 from Matter M11911, including the assumption that program administration would be self-funding. The assumption is based on the minimum power purchase rate and maximum administrative fee prescribed in the Community Solar Program Regulations. However, the assumption may no longer be accurate if future Power Purchase Agreements deviate from these base assumptions.

In the Power Purchase Agreements, "Final In-service date" is defined as the latest date that a community solar garden is required to achieve commercial operation. For distribution connected projects, it is 2.5 years from the effective date...

AI summary The document defines the 'Final In-service date' in Power Purchase Agreements as the latest date a community solar garden must achieve commercial operation, with different timelines for distribution and transmission interconnected projects.

REDACTED (Attachment Only) 1 Request IR-1: 2 the subscriber recruitment and retention managing entity of the Program. NS Power's role 3 in subscriber management relates to confirmation of subscriber eligibility and 4 administration of the...

AI summary The text discusses NS Power's role in managing the Community Solar Energy Credit Rider (CSECR), including the confirmation of subscriber eligibility and administration of the program. It also outlines the financial aspects of the CSECR, such as the remittance of credits and the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Project Owners. The document references specific regulatory directives and exhibits for further details.

Community Solar Program Annual Report

AI summary The document is the annual report for the Community Solar Program (CSP), which includes references to the Community Solar Energy Credit Rider (CSECR) and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The content of the report is not provided in the text.

- 1. Projects 2-4 have not achieved commercial operation; therefore, no subscription-related data is available in the Reporting Year. - 2. The PPAs for Projects 2-4 are reported in the table above but are excluded from the data on the 'M11...

AI summary Projects 2-4 have not achieved commercial operation, so no subscription-related data is available for the Reporting Year. Their PPAs are listed in the table but excluded from the 'M11911 Directives' tab due to lack of commercial operation.

- 1. CSECR credits remitted from March 1, 2025 to December 23, 2025. Please also refer to Note 2. - 2. The difference in total amounts of energy between that reported in item 1 and reported in item 3 is due to Project 1 being in operation...

AI summary The text discusses the timing and calculation of CSECR credits, the impact of Project 1's operation prior to the approval of the CSP PPA and CSECR, and the effect of a cyber incident on energy data retrieval. It also notes the inclusion of energy data from December 24 to December 31, 2025, in the 2026 Report.

1 Request IR-2: 2 3 Refer to M12686 Exhibit N-1 Community Solar Program – 2025 Report, page 3 of 4, which 4 states: 5 6 "On March 7, 2025, the Department of Energy approved three Community 7 8 Solar Projects and issued PPAs for those proje...

AI summary The document discusses questions regarding the Community Solar Program, specifically about the availability of capacity once three approved projects begin commercial operations, which PPAs have been signed, and the estimated timeline for commercial operations. The response confirms that available capacity increases as projects are accepted into the program and explains that PPAs are issued by the Minister of Energy under the Electricity Act.

Confidentiality A request for confidentiality, submitted under Rule 12 of the Board Regulatory Rules , was filed by NS Power on January 30, 2026, regarding Attachment 1 of the application. In its February 6, 2026, letter, the Board asked f...

AI summary NS Power requested confidentiality for Attachment 1 of its application, citing that revealing the total cost and energy purchased under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) could reveal the energy rate paid to a proponent, potentially impacting the competitive intake process. The Board requested evidence supporting this claim, and NS Power provided a redacted version of the attachment.

The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) The power purchase agreement (PPA) is a contractual agreement between NSPI and the project owner for the sale of solar energy. As part of your application, you will calculate and propose a rate called a p...

AI summary The document outlines the process for determining the power purchase rate for a solar garden project under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NSPI. It specifies that the rate must be at least $0.07 per kWh and that the Minister of Energy will set the final rate. The Board requests additional evidence regarding competitive threats and confidentiality claims, with specific deadlines for submissions.

File No: SM002557-00252 February 26, 2026 Delivered by E-mail Nancy G. Rubin, K.C. Direct Dial: 902.420-3337 [email protected] Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Energy Board 3rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water S...

AI summary The Industrial Group comments on the confidentiality of NSPI's 2025 Report on the Community Solar Program. They accept the limited redaction of the total cost for the purchased energy in Attachment 1, page 6, but suggest that in future years, total costs and average prices for all PPAs should be publicly disclosed.

ndicated its support of NS Power's request to maintain confidentiality over cost‑related information while intake remains active, 1 M12686 – Board Letter, 327718, page 2. February 6, 2026. given the competitive nature of the intake evaluat...

AI summary NS Power seeks confidential treatment for cost-related information due to the competitive nature of the intake process, while SNS and the IG advocate for greater transparency. NS Power agrees to file both public and partially confidential versions of Attachment 1 in future reports, but requests continued confidentiality for specific PPA cost figures.

Power Purchase Agreements" figures, as reflected in Partially Confidential Attachment 1 as filed in NS Power's February 20, 2026 submission. Yours truly, Karynne Munroe Manager, Regulatory Affairs 2 Specifically, the Department's letter pr...

AI summary The document discusses the confidentiality of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) rates in the context of a regulatory proceeding. The Department of Energy supports Nova Scotia Power's request for confidentiality, while Solar Nova Scotia (SNS) argues that PPA rates should not be confidential unless there is clear evidence of competitive harm. The Industrial Group (IG) also comments on the matter in their submission.

Request IR-5: - Footnote 2 on Attachment 1, Page 1 of 6, notes, "The PPAs for Projects 2-4 are reported in the - table above but are excluded from the data on the M11911 Directives tab, as those Projects did - not achieve commercial operat...

AI summary The text outlines a request (IR-5) related to Projects 2-4, inquiring about their expected commercial operation dates and whether NS Power received energy or made payments for these projects. It also asks for an update to the M11911 Directives tab if there are discrepancies.

Request IR-3: Refer to M12686 Exhibit N-1 Community Solar Program – 2025 Report, page 3 of 4, which states: "On January 20, 2026, NS Power notified the five low-income Solar Garden Rate Rider (SGRR) subscribers of the option to transition...

AI summary The text refers to a report from NS Power regarding the transition of low-income Solar Garden Rate Rider (SGRR) subscribers to Community Solar Projects (CSP) in 2026. It also raises several questions regarding the timeline for availability, project status, and potential liabilities under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

tegory, schedule, and page in the FAM SWG monthly and/or quarterly reports where these costs will appear. Refer to M12686 Exhibit N-1 Community Solar Program – 2025 Report, page 3 of 4, which states: “On March 7, 2025, the Department of En...

AI summary The text discusses the Community Solar Program, noting that three projects with approved PPAs have not yet achieved commercial operation, and inquires about their impact on program capacity. It also references NS Power’s communication with low-income subscribers regarding the transition to CSP and the lack of available capacity for new subscribers.

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.

Submissions The Small Business Advocate (SBA) reviewed the Report and the responses to information requests submitted by the Board, the Consumer Advocate and itself, and finds that there is a potential gap between the information provided...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate (SBA) identifies a potential gap in information about CSP projects and concerns that NS Power's costs may not be fully covered by the PPA. NS Power explains its liability during the 'Interim Period' for projects not yet in commercial operations. The SBA assumes NS Power oversees interconnection until IESO-NS handles it, citing interconnection request numbers IR746, IR751, and IR769.

Financial and Fuel-savings Reporting In its submission, the CA provides that "[i]t is unclear why the maximum administrative fee has not been included in the four awarded Power Purchase Agreements" and recommends NS Power "include informat...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate (CA) requests NS Power to include information on whether the Community Solar Program (CSP) is self-financing and to analyze fuel savings impacts. NS Power responds that administrative fees are set by the Minister and that expanded reporting on self-financing is not beneficial. It also states that fuel savings are addressed through the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism and that isolating savings from individual projects is not warranted.

Interim Period Energy Purchases In its submission, the SBA raises concerns regarding potential "Interim Period" liability associated with projects that have been issued PPAs but have not yet achieved Commercial Operation. [5](#page-1-2) Fo...

AI summary The SBA raises concerns about potential 'Interim Period' liability for projects with PPAs but no Commercial Operation. However, the three 2025 projects have not yet interconnected, so no Interim Period has begun. Energy purchases during the Interim Period are part of the PPA and are expected to be economically beneficial for customers.

Confidentiality A request for confidentiality, submitted under Rule 12 of the Board Regulatory Rules , was filed by NS Power on January 30, 2026, regarding Attachment 1 of the application. In its February 6, 2026, letter, the Board asked f...

AI summary NS Power requested confidentiality for Attachment 1 of its application, arguing that revealing the total cost and energy purchased under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) would disclose the energy rate paid to the proponent, potentially affecting future competitive bids. The Board requested evidence justifying the confidentiality request, and NS Power provided a redacted version of the attachment.