Topic:"Public Utilities Act Nova Scotia" in M03413

null and void if the Licensee has not delivered the Exercise Notice to the Licensor prior to the occurrence of the earliest of the following events: - (a) The Parties mutually agree on a expiration date; - (b) The Power Purchase Agreement...

AI summary The license becomes null and void if the Licensee fails to deliver the Exercise Notice before the earliest of: mutual agreement on expiration, PPA termination, or UARB approval of capital expenditures under the Public Utilities Act (Nova Scotia).

Board powers 48 The powers of the Board respecting a hearing or an appeal under the Utility and Review Board Act and the Public Utilities Act and regulations made under those Acts apply to an appeal under these regulations.

AI summary The Board's powers regarding hearings and appeals under the Utility and Review Board Act and Public Utilities Act apply to appeals under these regulations.

the Licensee has not delivered the Exercise Notice to the Licensor prior to the OCCUl1'ence ofthe earliest ofthe following events: - (a) The Parties mutually agree on a expiration date; - (b) The Power Purchase Agreement expires or is othe...

AI summary The Licensee is required to deliver an Exercise Notice to the Licensor before the earliest of three events: mutual agreement on an expiration date, the Power Purchase Agreement expiring or being terminated, or the DARB approving the Licensor's capital expenditure application under the Public Utilities Act.

- [1 ] This Decision is made pursuant to a public hearing conducted by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") on January 5, 2011, in the matter of an Application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated ("NSPI", the "Company", the...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is considering an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of capital expenditure work orders related to the Digby Wind Project, with a total cost of $82,771,360. The Board must ensure that the expenditures are necessary, justifiable, and beneficial to customers under sections 35 and 52 of the Public Utilities Act.

B. Compliance with Code of Conduct and EUS Construction Contract [25] There is no disagreement among the parties that the transaction between 324 NSL and NSPI is subject to the Code. However, there is a difference of opinion between NSPI a...

AI summary The Board is examining whether the EUS construction contract between 324 NSL and EUS complies with the Code of Conduct. NSPI acquired the Digby project from 324 NSL, and the Board is considering the implications of this transaction, particularly regarding the assignment of the EUS contract and the Code's applicability.

BACKGROUND Nova Scotia Power Inc. ("NSPI") has purchased from an affiliate, 3240384 Nova Scotia Limited (324 NSL), the assets and development rights associated with the Digby Wind Project, a 20 turbine wind farm generating 30 megawatts (MW...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) has acquired the Digby Wind Project from an affiliate, 3240384 Nova Scotia Limited (324 NSL), and seeks regulatory approval for capital work orders totaling $82.8 million. The project, originally developed by Sky Power, was completed by Emera Utility Services under a construction contract.

IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and- IN THE MATTER OF: the Digby Wind Project

AI summary This document pertains to regulatory proceedings under the Public Utilities Act and the Digby Wind Project. It outlines matters related to utility regulation and a specific wind energy project in Digby.

Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board IN THE MATTER OF Section 35(A) of The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF An Application by Nova Scotia Power Inc. for Approval of Capital Work Orders: CI 393...

AI summary This document pertains to an application by Nova Scotia Power Inc. for approval of capital work orders related to the Digby Wind Project, including substation, transmission line, and interconnection components, under Section 35(A) of The Public Utilities Act.

22 4.0 CONCLUSION 23 24 NSPI has brought forward a low cost renewable project which is required for 2013 RES 25 compliance. NSPI's evidence confirms that its actions and those of its affiliates have 26 preserved the value in an otherwise f...

AI summary NSPI has completed a low-cost renewable energy project ahead of schedule and under budget, benefiting customers. The affiliate transactions associated with the project align with the Code of Conduct, which emphasizes demonstrable benefits to customers. NSPI requests approval for a $82.8 million capital expenditure and confirmation of compliance with the Code of Conduct.

- [1 ] This Decision is made pursuant to a public hearing conducted by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") on January 5, 2011, in the matter of an Application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated ("NSPI", the "Company", the...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is considering an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of capital expenditure work orders related to the Digby Wind Project, including substation and network upgrades, totaling over $82 million. The decision is based on sections 35 and 52 of the Public Utilities Act, which require the Board to ensure that expenditures are necessary, justifiable, and beneficial to customers.

B. Compliance with Code of Conduct and EUS Construction Contract [25] There is no disagreement among the parties that the transaction between 324 NSL and NSPI is subject to the Code. However, there is a difference of opinion between NSPI a...

AI summary The NSPI/324 NSL transaction is subject to the Code of Conduct. The Board asserts its jurisdiction to examine the EUS construction contract for compliance with the Code. NSPI acquired the Digby project from 324 NSL and did not disclose the major construction contract with EUS, an affiliate, during the process.