IN THE MATTER OF The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S 1989, c. 380, as amended and the The Maritime Link Act, S.N.S 2012 c.9 and the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations, N.S. Reg. 189/2012
AI summary The document pertains to regulatory proceedings under the Public Utilities Act and the Maritime Link Act, involving the cost recovery process for the Maritime Link project in Nova Scotia.
7 (using a forecasted inflation rate of 1.9% for 2025) is 2.73%. 1 9 The number of actual or 10 approved FTEs are expected to be consistent from 2024-2026. The overall increase to 11 approved budget from 2024 to 2025 was 4.9%. Note that th...
AI summary The document discusses budget increases for 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026, citing inflation rates and changes in government pay scales under the Public Utilities Act, Regulation 118. It also notes potential variations in labour costs due to affiliate charges, vacancies, and increased contractor and consulting costs.
which such date occurs, and the last Operating Year will end on the Expiry Date or other termination of the Term, or (ii) such other fiscal period as may be mutually agreed in writing by the Parties; " Operation and Maintenance Manual " me...
AI summary The text defines key terms related to intellectual property rights and operational procedures, including the Operation and Maintenance Manual, Operational Control, and references to regulatory bodies such as the PUB under the Public Utilities Act of Newfoundland and Labrador.
positions in good standing in accordance with the Act and other applicable law, (iii) entry into and performance of this Master Agreement by Governmental Entity or Public Power System are for a proper public purpose within the meaning of t...
AI summary The text outlines conditions and requirements related to the Master Agreement, focusing on compliance with legal frameworks, proper public purposes, payment prioritization, and tax implications for governmental entities and public power systems.
IN THE MATTER OF The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S 1989, c. 380, as amended and the The Maritime Link Act, S.N.S 2012 c.9 and the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations, N.S. Reg. 189/2012
AI summary This document pertains to regulatory proceedings under the Public Utilities Act and the Maritime Link Act, involving the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations. It sets the legal context for the matter being considered.
1 e. Change in NSPI's Credit Rating Since 2021 S&P Global downgraded NSPI by two notches to BBB- from BBB+ in February 2023, 2 [65](#page-88-0) and DBRS Morningstar downgraded NSPI to BBB (high) from A (low) in December 2022.[66](#page-88-...
AI summary S&P Global and DBRS Morningstar downgraded NSPI's credit rating in 2022 and 2023, citing concerns over political intervention and regulatory changes in Nova Scotia, including caps on rate increases and return on equity. The ratings agencies also highlighted risks related to NSPI's reliance on coal-based generation and limited financial cushions.
IN THE MATTER OF The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S 1989, c. 380, as amended and the The Maritime Link Act, S.N.S 2012 c.9 and the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations, N.S. Reg. 189/2012
AI summary The document outlines the regulatory proceedings under the Public Utilities Act and the Maritime Link Act, including the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations.
IN THE MATTER OF The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S 1989, c. 380, as amended and the The Maritime Link Act, S.N.S 2012 c.9 and the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations, N.S. Reg. 189/2012
AI summary This proceeding pertains to the Public Utilities Act and related legislation, including the Maritime Link Act and the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations, which govern the cost recovery process for the Maritime Link project.
INTERIM ORDER NSP Maritime Link Incorporated (NSPML) applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board on July 18, 2025, for approval of its 2026 revenue requirement and a cost assessment from Nova Scotia Power Inc. continuing January 1, 2026. The B...
AI summary NSP Maritime Link Incorporated applied for an interim order to approve its 2026 revenue requirement and a cost assessment from Nova Scotia Power Inc. The Board held hearings and found an interim order warranted under the Public Utilities Act.
4.1 Findings - [28] The significance of the LTAMP was reviewed by the NSUARB in its 2025 NSPML cost assessment decision: - [37] Beyond the LTAMP's importance to establishing expected NSPML capital needs, the LTAMP can also be used to estab...
AI summary The NSUARB reviewed the significance of the LTAMP in its 2025 NSPML cost assessment decision. The Board emphasized the importance of the LTAMP for establishing capital needs and multi-year cost assessments for the Maritime Link. NSPML filed a single-year assessment due to ongoing matters and the need for operational certainty.
NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT and the MARITIME LINK ACT and the MARITIME LINK COST RECOVERY PROCESS REGULATIONS - and - IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by NSP MARITIME LINK INCORPORATED for approval of...
AI summary This document outlines a regulatory proceeding involving NSP Maritime Link Incorporated's application for approval of its 2026 revenue requirement and cost assessment under the Public Utilities Act and the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations.
RE: NSP Maritime Link Inc. (NSPML) – NSPML 2026 Assessment Application NSPML submits the enclosed application for approval of NSPML's 2026 revenue requirement and an assessment for recovery thereof from Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power), a...
AI summary NSP Maritime Link Inc. (NSPML) submits an application for approval of its 2026 revenue requirement and an assessment for recovery from Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power), citing sections 64 of the Nova Scotia Public Utilities Act and 8(2) of the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Regulations. The revenue requirement includes operating costs, depreciation, and financing costs, with sustaining capital expenditures below the PUA section 35 approval threshold.
NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended -and- The Maritime Link Act , S.N.S 2012 c.9 -and- Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations , N.S. Reg 189/2012 -and-...
AI summary This document pertains to a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act and related legislation, concerning the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process and an assessment application for NSPML 2026.
NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , the Maritime Link Act and the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations -and- IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by NSP Maritime Link Incorporated for approval of it...
AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by NSP Maritime Link Incorporated for approval of its 2026 revenue requirement and cost assessment under the Public Utilities Act, the Maritime Link Act, and the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations.
INTERIM ORDER NSP Maritime Link Incorporated (NSPML) applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board on July 18, 2025, for approval of its 2026 revenue requirement and a cost assessment from Nova Scotia Power Inc. continuing January 1, 2026. The B...
AI summary NSP Maritime Link Incorporated (NSPML) applied for approval of its 2026 revenue requirement and a cost assessment from Nova Scotia Power Inc. The Board held a hearing and granted an Interim Order under section 69 of the Public Utilities Act.
4.1 Findings - [28] The significance of the LTAMP was reviewed by the NSUARB in its 2025 NSPML cost assessment decision: - [37] Beyond the LTAMP's importance to establishing expected NSPML capital needs, the LTAMP can also be used to estab...
AI summary The NSUARB reviewed the significance of the LTAMP in its 2025 NSPML cost assessment decision. The Board emphasized the importance of the LTAMP for establishing NSPML's capital needs and for multi-year cost assessments. NSPML responded to the CA's inquiry by explaining that single-year assessments continued due to uncertainties in operational matters, including the LTAMP. The Board's oversight role under the Public Utilities Act is highlighted, along with the need for certainty in operational and capital matters before considering multi-year assessments.
NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT and the MARITIME LINK ACT and the MARITIME LINK COST RECOVERY PROCESS REGULATIONS - and - IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by NSP MARITIME LINK INCORPORATED for approval of...
AI summary This document outlines a regulatory proceeding involving the approval of NSP Maritime Link Incorporated's 2026 revenue requirement and cost assessment under the Public Utilities Act, Maritime Link Act, and Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations.
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