Topic:"Public Utilities Act Nova Scotia" in M04265

0 the UARB, and that all data, analysis and results remain confidential. S:IAO$\ 13\08\27533. WPD 4 1 The process we are proposing is consistent with that used in other jurisdictions, as Mr. Whalen 2 outlines in his evidence in Table A. It...

AI summary NSPI proposes a flexible pricing mechanism approved by the UARB, which allows negotiated rates with customers under certain conditions. This approach is consistent with past UARB suggestions and aims to meet regulatory obligations while ensuring confidentiality and customer benefits.

Responses to Information Requests: NSUARB - Questions 1 to 33 Irving Oil - Questions 1 to 7 Cape Breton Regional Municipality - Questions 1 to 17 DATED: December 23, 1999 Responses to UARB Questions 1 - 33 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Util...

AI summary This document contains responses to information requests related to an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of a Load Retention Rate under the Public Utilities Act. The responses are provided by NSUARB, Irving Oil, and the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

RESPONSE TO INFORMATION REQUEST TO: NSUARB FROM: NSPI Question IR-3: Given the possibility of increased amounts of imported coal being used for generation by NSPI vs. local coal, please discuss how the proposed load retention rate would en...

AI summary NSPI explains that while the Public Utilities Act encourages maximizing indigenous resources, it does not mandate it. NSPI anticipates natural gas will play a significant role in Nova Scotia's electricity supply, but replacing existing resources with natural gas too early could increase electricity costs.

RESPONSE TO INFORMATION REQUEST TO: NSUARB FROM: NSPI Question IR-5: In Availability Clause 1 of NSPI's submission to this Hearing, it is stated that the load retention rate must not be less than necessary to make the customer in question...

AI summary NSPI responds to an information request regarding Availability Clause 1, which sets a minimum load retention rate to prevent customers from switching to alternative energy providers. The clause is discussed in the context of potential conflicts with the Canadian Competition Act Section 50(1), which prohibits discriminatory pricing practices. The response references the Public Utilities Act and the Load Retention Rate approval application.

RESPONSE TO INFORMATION REQUEST TO: NSUARB FROM: NSPI Question IR-6: Section 48 (3) of the Public Utilities Act R.S.N.S., c.380, states that "Where Nova Scotia Power Incorporated applies to the Board to increase its capacity to produce pow...

AI summary NSPI responds to a question about whether the Load Retention Rate contradicts Section 48 (3) of the Public Utilities Act, which requires the Board to consider private producers when approving increased generating capacity. NSPI asserts there is no contradiction, as the Load Retention Rate aims to discourage premature new generation but does not prevent it under Availability Clause (I).

RESPONSE TO INFORMATION REQUEST TO: NSUARB FROM: NSPI Question IR-11: What term would be envisaged for a Load Retention Rate contract and what renewal process would be followed at the end of the contract term'? Response IR-11: NSPI believe...

AI summary NSPI responds to a question about the term and renewal process for a Load Retention Rate contract, suggesting it may depend on implementation with the customer and future generating capacity needs. The response references the Public Utilities Act.

GENERAL The identity of applicants for this rate and information and documents obtained by the Company from such applicants shall not be disclosed to any nonregulated "affiliated interest" of the Company. as defined in Section 7-101 of the...

AI summary The document outlines confidentiality requirements regarding the identity of applicants for a rate and the non-involvement of affiliated interests in determining eligibility for the rate, as defined under the Public Utilities Act.

Industry Round-Up The SOEP will not be the only energy project to heat up the economy in 1998. The Cohasset/Panuke offshore oil project will do its part to help increase the province's real mining output by an impressive 14.8 per cent this...

AI summary The document discusses economic developments in Nova Scotia, including energy production from the Cohasset/Panuke offshore oil project, manufacturing growth driven by new paper plant operations, and potential impacts from a new shipping container terminal. It also references regulatory proceedings under the Public Utilities Act related to a Load Retention Rate application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated.

Table UARB-IR-31-C Energy Sales MWh Revenue $ Year 1998 New Brunswick 151.892 3,542,050 Quebec 8,477 236,050 Total for 1998 160,369 3,778,100 Year 1999 (11 months) New Brunswick 109,143 2,624,439 Quebec 74,756 1.781,848 Total for 1999 183,...

AI summary The table provides energy sales and revenue data for 1998 and 1999 (11 months) from New Brunswick and Quebec. The proceeding relates to the Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S., 1989, c.380 as amended.

I L I L t I L IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S., 1989, c.380 as amended IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of a Load Retention Rate

AI summary This document pertains to an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated under the Public Utilities Act for approval of a Load Retention Rate. It sets the context for the regulatory proceeding.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATIER OF: The Public Utilities Act, RS.N.S., 1989, c.380 as amended IN THE MATIER OF: An Application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of a Load Retention Rate

AI summary This document pertains to an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated under the Public Utilities Act for approval of a Load Retention Rate. The proceeding involves regulatory oversight of utility rates and compliance with relevant legislation.

Response 6: a) Listing of utilities contacted: Alabama Power Company Alliant Utilities Ameren Services American Electric Power Service Corp. B.C. Hydro Bangor Hydro Electric Company Boston Edison Co. Central VennontPublic Svc. Corp. Centra...

AI summary Response 6 lists a number of utilities contacted in the proceeding, including Alabama Power Company, Ameren Services, and others. The document references the Public Utilities Act, RS.N.S., 1989, c.380 as amended, and an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of a Load Retention Rate.

RESPONSE TO INFORMATION REQUEST TO: IRVING OIL LIMITED FROM: NSPI Illinois Power Company Kansas City Power & Light Co. LGE Energy Corp. Manitoba Hydro Minnesota Power Montana Power Company National Grid Company plc New Brunswick Power Corp...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Incorporated has submitted a response to an information request regarding its application for approval of a Load Retention Rate under the Public Utilities Act. The response includes a list of various utility companies and organizations that may be involved in the proceeding.

DATE FILED: , ť IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S., 1989, c.380 as amended

AI summary The document pertains to a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S., 1989, c.380 as amended. It is filed in the context of a regulatory process, though the content of the proceeding is not detailed in the provided text.

- d) No. NSPI's existing generating units were built to meet the expected needs of existing customers, and the mix of units was chosen to minimize the cost of meeting those needs. On a day to day operational basis, the most economic units...

AI summary NSPI's generating units are operated based on economic efficiency, with all units generally required annually despite varying load patterns and outages. Shutting down a least economic unit would not significantly reduce costs. Wheeling electricity outside Nova Scotia is permitted under the Public Utilities Act, but not within the province.

RESPONSE TO INFORMATION REQUEST TO: CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY FROM: NSPI Question IR-7: Does NSPI have any plans to utilize natural gas, directly or indirectly, in the development of district heating systems in any region of Nova S...

AI summary NSPI confirms it has no current plans to use natural gas in district heating systems in Nova Scotia. The response is provided under the Public Utilities Act, in the context of an application for a Load Retention Rate.

Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board IN THE MATTER 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 Incorporated for approval of a Load Retention Rate Responses to...

AI summary This document pertains to an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of a Load Retention Rate under the Public Utilities Act. It includes responses to information requests by Sempra Atlantic Gas Inc. dated December 31, 1999.

RESPONSE TO INFORMATION REQUEST TO: SEMPRA ATLANTIC GAS INC. FROM: NSPI Responses IR-1: (3) The forecast upon which the response to DARB-7 is predicated does take into consideration the coming availability of natural gas. Residential and c...

AI summary NSPI responds to an information request from SEMPRA, addressing the forecast considerations for natural gas availability and residential/commercial gas impacts. The response references an application under the Public Utilities Act for a Load Retention Rate approval.

IN THE MATTER·OF THE'PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT R.S.N.S., 1989, c. 380, as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF an Application of Nova Scotia .Power Incorporated for approval of certain revisions to its Rates, Charges, and Regulations Prepared Testi...

AI summary This document is a prepared testimony from John H. Chamberlin on behalf of the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, submitted in a proceeding under the Public Utilities Act regarding Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's application for approval of revisions to its rates, charges, and regulations.

RESPONSE TO INFORMATION REQUEST TO: SEMPRA ATLANTIC GAS INC. FROM: NSPI Question IR-6: - (e) If the answer to ( d) is "yes", why should residential and other customers subsidize the reduction ofrates to NSPl's large industrial and commerci...

AI summary NSPI responds to a question regarding subsidizing rate reductions for large industrial and commercial customers, stating that the Load Retention Rate aims to prevent losses and maintain stable prices for all customers. The response also references an application for approval under the Public Utilities Act.

Table Sempra IR-7A L. Wayne Harbaugh Executive Director, Pricing Strategy Baltimore Gas and Electric 7130 Rutherford Road Baltimore, MD 21244 Gregory A. Bollom Asst. VP, Electric Marketing Madison Gas & Electric Company P.O. Box 1231 Madis...

AI summary The document includes a table listing various individuals and their positions at different utility companies, along with contact information, and references an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of a Load Retention Rate under the Public Utilities Act.

Table Sempra IR-7 A Patrick Corcoran Director, Regulatory Affairs Montana Power Company 40 E. Broadway St. Butte, MT 59701-0001 Joanne Curley Director, Strategic Planning Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. One Blue Hill Plaza Pearl River,...

AI summary The document lists individuals from various utility companies involved in regulatory affairs and includes a reference to an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of a Load Retention Rate under the Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S., 1989, c.380 as amended.

ELIGIBLE LOAD For a customer entering into Rider 16 Electric Contract Service, service hercunder shall be available only to existing load. A customer taking service under Rider 16 can make application for other applicable rates and riders...

AI summary The text discusses the eligibility of load for customers entering into Rider 16 Electric Contract Service, specifying that service is available only to existing load. It also mentions an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of a Load Retention Rate under the Public Utilities Act.

I Corporate Profile I NS Power Holdings Inc. (NSPH) is a diversified energy and services company. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI). i has over 430,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. NSPI's asset...

AI summary This section introduces NS Power Holdings Inc. (NSPH), a diversified energy company with a subsidiary, Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI), which serves over 430,000 customers. NSPH also has a stake in the Maritimes & Northeast natural gas pipeline. The document references an application by NSPI under the Public Utilities Act for approval of a Load Retention Rate.

"REVISED" - Response?: d) No. NSPI's existing generating units were built to meet the expected needs of existing customers, and the mix of units was chosen to minimize the cost of meeting those needs. On a day to day operational basis, the...

AI summary NSPI explains that its existing generating units were built to meet customer needs and that operational decisions are based on economic factors. The company notes that shutting down less economic units would have minimal savings due to unchanged fixed costs. Wheeling electricity outside Nova Scotia is permitted under the Public Utilities Act.

P- ~I) ( A-4) NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD APPLICATION FOR A LOAD RETENTION RA TE Undertaking U-1 Page 1 of 1 Response to Undertakings Requested During Hearing TO: IRVING FROM: NSPI ORIGINAi Undertaking U-1 : To consider and provid...

AI summary NSPI responds to an undertaking request regarding the Public Utilities Act and the possibility of retail or wholesale wheeling in Nova Scotia. NSPI argues that such wheeling would require Board approval and could conflict with its service territory obligations and public interest considerations.

LEGAL BASIS FOR LOAD RETENTION RATE Before approving a new rate the Board must be satisfied that the proposed rate is permissible under the Public Utilities Act. The following provisions must be considered: - s. 67(1) All tolls, rates and...

AI summary The document outlines the legal basis for the Load Retention Rate, emphasizing that the Board must ensure new rates are permissible under the Public Utilities Act. Key sections include ensuring rates are equally applied and prohibiting unjust discrimination in utility services.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and- IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of a Load Retention Rate. BEFORE: John A. Morash, C.A., Chair Margaret A. M. Shears, Vice-chair John L. Harris,...

AI summary This proceeding involves Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's application for approval of a Load Retention Rate under the Public Utilities Act. The hearing included appearances by the applicant, intervenors, and witnesses, with a decision granting the application with modifications.

LEGAL BASIS FOR LOAD RETENTION RATE Before approving a new rate the Board must be satisfied that the proposed rate is permissible under the Public Utilities Act. The following provisions must be considered: - s. 67(1) All tolls, rates and...

AI summary The document outlines the legal basis for approving a load retention rate under the Public Utilities Act, emphasizing that rates must be equitable, not unjust or discriminatory, and must comply with specific provisions such as sections 67(1), 87(1), and 109(1).

Nova Scotia Utility And Review Board In The Matter Of: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S., 19891 c- 380, as amended - and- In The Matter Of: An Application of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for Approval of a Load Retention Rate Final Writt...

AI summary This document is a final written argument submitted by the Cape Breton Regional Municipality regarding Nova Scotia Power's application for approval of a load retention rate under the Public Utilities Act. The submission is part of a regulatory proceeding.

lar circumstances and conditions.I' The key is that similar circumstances and conditions are defined "in respect of service of the sar1)e description." Similar circumstances are not defined by what a customer might look like or what they m...

AI summary The document discusses the requirement for Nova Scotia Power's rates to be based on the type of service provided, emphasizing that differential rates based on factors unrelated to current service costs would violate Section 67 of the Public Utilities Act, as it would constitute unjust discrimination.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD In the Matter ofthe Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 380, as amended and In the Matter of an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of a Load Retention Rate Summation by Donal...

AI summary This document pertains to a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, involving Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's application for approval of a Load Retention Rate, with a summation provided by Donald Regan on behalf of The Nova Scotia Municipal Electric Utilities Cooperative.

IRVING OIL LIMITED The principal thrust of Irving's submission is that they wish to see a timetable for the implementation of retail competition. With respect, that is a matter outside the scope of this hearing to be decided by policymaker...

AI summary Irving Oil Limited requests a timetable for retail competition implementation, which is outside the hearing's scope. Irving also claims NSPI may be violating Section 66 of the Public Utilities Act by proposing a rate that would be included in NSPI's tariff.

CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY Cape Breton stresses the need for lower electricity prices. The Board will be aware the single biggest input into NSPI's cost is fuel. NSPI anticipates receiving more competitive coal prices in the future...

AI summary Cape Breton Regional Municipality argues that electricity rates are too high and that the rate violates the Public Utilities Act. NSPI responds that competitive coal prices will help keep rates stable and that the rate is not below cost, thus not predatory. Deregulation has not occurred in Nova Scotia, so load retention rates remain relevant.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER 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 Incorporated for approval of a load retention rate.

AI summary This document pertains to a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, involving an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of a load retention rate.

ropriate from a public policy standpoint. The examiner concludes that approval of the proposed SUS rider would not violate the broad rate structure criteria set forth in Sections 38 and 45 of the Act. The examiner notes in passing that nei...

AI summary The examiner concludes that the proposed SUS rider does not violate Sections 38 and 45 of the Act. It is noted that neither the Commission staff nor OPC argued that Schedule SUS violates PURA Section 16(g), which encourages economical production by cogenerators. The examiner agrees that cogeneration may not be economical in the context of a utility with excess capacity and declining load.

d from IPS 's other customers. If the proposed rate does create a disadvantage to IPS' s other customers, it is not an umeasonable disadvantage since they will not have to pay this additional revenue. In Re Northern Indiana Public Service...

AI summary The document discusses a regulatory proceeding regarding load retention rates, referencing a case where a utility was allowed to offer discounted rates to customers who deferred on-site generation. It also notes similarities between Indiana's anti-discrimination laws and Nova Scotia's Public Utilities Act.