Topic:"Procurement Practices" in M03632

13 Q: How can the Board assess the reasonableness of the COMFIT rates proposed 14 by Synapse? 15 A: The Board should compare the proposed COMFIT rates to rates in similar 16 programs, especially if those programs have attracted application...

AI summary The Board can assess the reasonableness of the COMFIT rates proposed by Synapse by comparing them to similar programs, past NSPI renewables RFP prices, and the cost of renewable projects developed by NSPI. This ensures alignment with market rates and supports the development of COMFIT projects in Nova Scotia.

- 219. Connecticut DPUC 06-01-08; Connecticut L&P procurement of power for standard service and last-resort service; Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel. Reports and technical hearings September and October 2006. - Conduct of auction; r...

AI summary The text lists multiple regulatory proceedings involving electricity and utility procurement practices, including auction conduct, bid reviews, and cost recovery mechanisms. It references cases from Connecticut DPUC, NY PSC, and PUCO, focusing on energy efficiency, rate adjustments, and procurement strategies.

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.

Renewable Electricity Administrator (REA) The biggest change is the appointment of an independent administrator. Government will appoint the Renewable Electricity Administrator (REA) on the recommendation of the Minister of Energy after co...

AI summary The government is appointing an independent Renewable Electricity Administrator (REA) to oversee renewable electricity project competitions, ensuring fairness and transparency. NSPI will no longer directly participate in competitions but will issue RFPs for new projects, while the REA will evaluate bids and ensure accountability for meeting provincial targets.

Individuals: Enhanced Net Metering To give individuals and small businesses the opportunity to participate in green energy projects, the plan expands and enhances the current net metering program available to consumers through NSPI. Projec...

AI summary The plan expands net metering to allow individuals and small businesses to participate in green energy projects. It outlines a dual approach using UARB regulation and competitive bidding, introduces the Renewable Electricity Administrator (REA), and sets ownership limits for NSPI in projects with independent power producers.

- And the capacity factors that I Page 834 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 20 a non-profit, a municipality, a university. 21 MS. CAMERON: In your opening 22 statement on the second-last paragraph on page 1 you talk DICTUM DIGITAL INC. CERTIFIED COURT RE...

AI summary The discussion revolves around the effectiveness of Nova Scotia Power Corporation's RFP process for procuring commercial projects. The questioner challenges the claim that the process is workable, pointing out that there have been failed projects and unsuccessful PPAs, and asks for evidence to substantiate the claim.

- DICTUM DIGITAL INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS MR. TOWSE : Thank you. Thank you for 1 Page 950 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 MR. CHERNICK: Yes. 21 statement what I saw in the plan which was a very general 22 reference to 100 megawatts from small and...

AI summary The discussion revolves around the Community Feed-in Tariff (COMFIT) and its role in Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s (NSPI) renewable energy procurement. NSPI is noted to be close to meeting a 100 megawatt target from small and community renewables, with the potential to obtain more through RFPs or other mechanisms. The conversation highlights the lack of explicit government mandates for COMFIT and the cost differences between NSPI's owned projects and COMFIT.

- Sorry. Page 974 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 12 contracts awarded and, obviously, a number of projects 13 that are in the pipeline are still known. But those are 14 all public information for which I might have to check 15 with NSPI to confirm. 16...

AI summary The discussion revolves around the success rate of RFP projects, with NSPI being asked to confirm details. The conversation includes references to public information and the need for clarification on specific RFP processes.

- DICTUM DIGITAL INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS encourage small wind. Under a feed-in tariff the only one 1 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 Page 1151 that comes readily to mind is Switzerland. They have a 2 markedly higher tariff for that wind class. 3...

AI summary The discussion revolves around the comparative cost efficiencies of feed-in tariffs and RFPs, with a mention of a report by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory that found high failure rates for RFPs. The conversation takes place during a cross-examination involving the NSUARB.

- projects the policy was not as effective as policy - makers had hoped at meeting targets. - California has particularly suffered - from this and is now far from meeting its targets as a - result of at least the report argued as a result...

AI summary The text discusses the inefficacy of certain policy mechanisms, such as RFPs, in meeting targets, citing California's struggles. It contrasts this with feed-in tariffs, which reduce risk for developers and result in lower electricity prices. The high upfront costs of RFPs are identified as a barrier.

April 7, 2011 U-14 To provide the success rate of the RFP Projects (NSPI); also to indicate which Mr. Chernick understands failed and to identify which projects were completed by NSPI 975 5 this COMFIT program: Can the program work? Can it...

AI summary The document discusses the COMFIT program and its potential to work, emphasizing that financing for renewables has remained consistent since 2000. The speaker believes the program can be successful with time for participants to adapt.