Topic:"Prudency Reviews" in M12394

NON- CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-18: 2 3 Reference: Page 26, lines 19-24. 4 NSPML is requesting that the Board grant flexibility in NSPML's equity 5 6 thickness using a range of +/-1.5 percent which results in a range of 28.5-31.5 percent eq...

AI summary NSPML is requesting flexibility in its equity thickness during the operating phase of a project, proposing a range of +/-1.5 percent. This request is being evaluated in light of the Board's 2013 decision, which restricted payout of earnings in excess of the approved ROE with a 30% equity thickness. The disallowance of ~$9 million has created an imbalance in the regulated equity, impacting the rate base.

Table 1 Labour force characteristics by age group and gender 1 , seasonally adjusted September October Standard2 September to October 2024 to September to October 2024 to Full-time employment 7,039.1 7,051.6 26.2 12.5 124.9 0.2 1.8 Part-ti...

AI summary Table 1 presents seasonally adjusted labour force characteristics by age group and gender for September and October, including data on full-time and part-time employment, unemployment rates, participation rates, and employment rates. The data shows small fluctuations between the two months.

Table 11 Average usual hours and wages of employees by selected characteristics, unadjusted for seasonality Emplo yees Full-time Part-time Permanent employees 16.223.6 36.3 1,420,45 38.20 14.067.2 39.2 1.564.42 2.156.4 17.6 481.21 Temporar...

AI summary Table 11 presents data on the average usual hours and wages of employees in Nova Scotia, categorized by employment type (permanent vs. temporary) and occupation, without seasonal adjustments. The data highlights differences in wages and hours across various sectors and employee classifications.