Topic:"Prudence Reviews" in M12451

13 Source : 2026-2027 GRA OR-01 Att 01 1 Request IR-27: 2 3 Reference: Exhibit N-3 GRA Direct Evidence, Section 5 Fuel and Purchased Power 4 5 On page 29 of the application, NS Power states: 6 7 8 9 10 NS Power's currently approved version...

AI summary The document addresses a request regarding the Fuel Manual used by NS Power, confirming that Revision #14 was filed with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board but is not approved by the Board. NS Power is responsible for managing its fuel portfolio prudently in the best interests of customers.

13. Alberta Utilities Commission - a. ATCO Electric Ltd. 2026-2027 General Tariff Application Proceeding 30323 – Revenue requirement, depreciation, income tax, and related matters. - b. ATCO Electric and ATCO Gas Review and Variance Applic...

AI summary This section lists multiple regulatory proceedings handled by the Alberta Utilities Commission, covering topics such as revenue requirements, depreciation, income tax, alternative rate plans, and cost-of-capital. These proceedings involve various utilities and regulatory matters related to tariff applications and cost recovery.

prove that the capital investment was prudent and reasonable. See General Statutes § 16-19e(a)(5) ("the level and structure of rates charged customers shall reflect prudent and efficient management"). The "used and useful" standard is a "b...

AI summary The text discusses the principle that utility rates must reflect prudent and efficient management, emphasizing the 'used and useful' standard for including property in the rate base. It references legal precedents and a regulatory decision that ratepayers should not be responsible for returns on plant that is not in-service.

2. Audit Procedures To investigate the reasonableness of the capital additions proposed by UI, PURA Staff conducted an engineering and accounting audit at the Company's headquarters. The audits were aimed at promoting transparency, verifyi...

AI summary PURA Staff conducted an engineering and accounting audit to assess the reasonableness of UI's proposed capital additions, ensuring transparency, responsible decision-making, and that ratepayers only pay for legitimate and prudent investments. The audit compared plant-in-service balances and reviewed supporting documentation for capital expenditures between September 2022 and December 2024.

BATES WHITE PANEL 1187 Questions, (Deveau) 1 point that out as evidence of potential concern, either 2 with their assumptions, or perhaps there has been 3 something that changed in the fleet that we're not aware 4 of. That's the –– that's...

AI summary The discussion highlights concerns about the lack of detailed backup data from Nova Scotia Power, specifically regarding the PLEXOS data used in their analysis. While there are no significant concerns noted, the absence of hourly data may pose challenges during an audit, particularly in ensuring economic prudence and proper cost allocation.