Topic:"Public Utilities Act Nova Scotia" in M08929

system outlook study.) NS Power’s methodology for projecting sustaining capital utilizes the costs of previous major refurbishments, which includes AFUDC and Administrative Overhead (AO). 5.9 Bates White NSPI’s sustaining capital costs do...

AI summary Bates White questions NSPI's methodology for projecting sustaining capital costs, suggesting it may not include all avoidable costs. They also highlight that ongoing capital investments by NSPI, such as those at CTs and Wreck Cove, should be considered in the IRP process unless already approved by the Board. The Public Utilities Act requires pre-approval for major capital projects.

L3 process would stand to benefit from being managed by an independent third party, with environmental advocacy and the pillars of affordability, reliability and sustainability as core principles. The EAC believes that Nova Scotia still ha...

AI summary The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) supports phasing out coal-fired electricity by 2030 and emphasizes the need for a just transition that benefits vulnerable groups. They highlight the role of the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board in regulating NSPI under current legislation and advocate for an independent third party to manage the process.

s analysis are presented on pages 112 and 113 of the draft IRP report, while the methodology is presented on pages 98 and 99. There are issues associated with the use of rate effects, which are specific examples of the general issues descr...

AI summary The document discusses concerns with the use of rate effects in the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) context, highlighting issues such as the methodology being overly simplistic and applied unevenly. It also raises concerns about the potential prejudice to other rate-making exercises and the inappropriateness of discussing affordability in the IRP rather than in DSM planning.

s the estimated rate impacts of part of the broader evaluation methodology. As explained in the section above, losing visibility on the least cost, long term, path forward as identified in an IRP, causes concern. Further, to place determin...

AI summary The text discusses concerns about integrating rate determinations into the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process, arguing it could prejudice other rate-making exercises and DSM affordability discussions. It emphasizes that DSM affordability should remain within the DSM planning process as outlined in the Public Utilities Act.

General Subsequent Regulatory Processes Action Plan Roadmap The SBA comments are being provided as part of an informal Board review process and not a full Board paper hearing. It is important for NSPI to keep in mind that general approval...

AI summary The SBA emphasizes that general approval of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) by the Board does not authorize project capital expenditures. It stresses the need for specific resource economic evaluations and formal Board applications with stakeholder intervention. NS Power mentions following UARB practices and the Public Utilities Act for capital expenditure applications.