Nova Scotia Energy Board IN THE MATTER OF The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended
AI summary This document pertains to a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act in Nova Scotia, which governs the regulation of public utilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF FRANCHISE HOLDER It is the responsibility of the holder of the electric efficiency and conservation franchise granted under Section 79C of the Public Utilities Act (Franchise Holder) to apply to the NSEB to seek approva...
AI summary The franchise holder under Section 79C of the Public Utilities Act is responsible for seeking NSEB approval for all DSM activities, plans, and programs, as well as related costs. NS Power must apply for DSM Cost Recovery Rider amounts by October 1 of the year before program implementation and pay the approved amount monthly to the franchise holder.
NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-2: 2 3 Financing Costs 4 5 With Reference to the calculation of interest shown on pages 5 through 9 of Appendix A-2 6 and the statement on lines 15-16 of page 9 of the application that this information is prov...
AI summary The document outlines a response to an information request regarding the calculation of interest in the context of the 2026 DCRR Application. NSPI confirms it is not seeking to recover or defer the interest amounts shown in the schedules, and explains that the interest calculations are for informational purposes and represent amounts that would otherwise be refunded to customers.
2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (IG M12521) NSPI Responses to IG Information Requests 1 Request IR-7: 4 The DSM costs of partial service customers, as directly assigned to them by E1, are 5 recovered through payment of customized fixed monthl...
AI summary The text discusses the 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (IG M12521) and NSPI's responses to information requests. It outlines how DSM costs for partial service customers are recovered through fixed monthly installments and explains that DCRR charges do not apply to these customers. The document also raises a question about the application of interest to amounts lower than $1M under the Public Utilities Act.
CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 Request IR-10: 2 3 Please provide an updated version of Appendix A-2, Table 1(BA with Int) (2026) and Table 4 2 (BA with Int) (2026) using the default interest rate for deferrals from s 64AB(3) of the 5 Pub...
AI summary The response to Request IR-10 provides an updated calculation of interest expenses using the default interest rate for deferrals as specified in the Public Utilities Act. Errors in the prior calculation were identified, and corrections were made, resulting in a revised interest expense. The 2026 DCRR is not affected by these corrections.
IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF an application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of its 2026 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Riders (DCRR) BEFORE : Stephen T. McGrath, K.C., Chair Roland...
AI summary This proceeding involves Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's application for approval of its 2026 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Riders (DCRR) under the Public Utilities Act. The hearing is before a panel of three members of the regulatory board.
IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER of an application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of its 2026 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) BEFORE : Stephen T. McGrath, K.C., Chair Roland...
AI summary This proceeding involves Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's application for approval of its 2026 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) under the Public Utilities Act. The application is being considered by the regulatory board.
INTERIM ORDER NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED (NS Power) applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board on October 22, 2025, for approval of its 2026 DCRR effective January 1 through December 31, 2026. The Board established a paper hearing for thi...
AI summary NS Power applied for approval of its 2026 DCRR, contingent on the outcome of its ongoing general rate application. The Board issued an interim order due to the expiration of 2025 DCRR charges and the need for approved rates for 2026.
Submissions The CA and the MEUs confirmed their support and agreement with the proposed DCRR charges for 2026. The MEUs also supported the effective date of January 1, 2026. The SBA noted that the tariff language for the BA of this applica...
AI summary The CA and MEUs support the proposed DCRR charges for 2026, with an effective date of January 1, 2026. The SBA raised concerns about tariff language discrepancies and potential impacts from interest on BA balances and RtR customers. The IG supported tariff language changes and recommended aligning the DCRR effective date with new general rates. NS Power acknowledged support for the DCRR and noted the credit impact of the BA.
NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: M12521 NS Power's Application for 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR)
AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering NS Power's application for a 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) under the Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended.
NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, RSNS 1989, c.380, as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: NSEB Matter No. M12521 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. - Application for 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR)
AI summary This document pertains to a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, involving Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s application for a 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR).
27 1 (d) If program costs are allocated 100% to the programs planned for each 2 customer class, how are the program costs allocated to the Municipal class 3 as there are no specific "Municipal" programs, but rather residential and 4 BNI pr...
AI summary The text outlines several regulatory inquiries related to the allocation of program costs to the Municipal class, the application of interest to the Base Adjustment (BA) under the Public Utilities Act, and the impact of the DSM BA on NSPI's credit ratings and financial position. These requests highlight concerns about transparency, financial implications, and compliance with regulatory standards.
1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Program Cost Recovery 4 5 With Reference to the PCR Allocations by rate class provided in Appendix A-1 on Page 1 of 4 6 and NSPI's statement at lines 1 and 2 of Page 4 of the Application that E1's proposed 2026 DSM 7 Ex...
AI summary The document contains two regulatory requests addressing program cost recovery and financing costs. The first requests an explanation of how NSPI plans to address changes to class cost allocations resulting from a final decision in Matter 12249. The second requests clarification on the calculation of interest and its consistency with provisions of the Public Utilities Act.
Financing Costs In accordance with the direction of the Board, financing costs have been excluded from the DCRR for 2026. They are being held in abeyance pending a "generic proceeding" of the Board to deal with the application of Section 6...
AI summary Financing costs have been excluded from the DCRR for 2026 and are being held in abeyance pending a generic proceeding on Section 64AB of the Public Utilities Act. The Board may establish a formal rule for interest assessment, which the Consumer Advocate anticipates.
Delivered by E-mail Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Energy Board 3rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street PO Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: M12521 - NSPI - Application for 2026 DSM Cost R...
AI summary The Industrial Group comments on NSPI's 2026 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) application, noting the proposed rate increases and adjustments. The DCRR includes Program Cost Recovery and Balance Adjustment components, with the latter addressing load fluctuations. The Industrial Group supports recent tariff language changes and raises concerns about cost allocation, interest on BA balances, and the effective date of the DCRR.
IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER of an application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of its 2026 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) BEFORE : Stephen T. McGrath, K.C., Chair Roland...
AI summary This proceeding involves Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's application for approval of its 2026 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) under the Public Utilities Act. The hearing is before a panel of the regulatory board.
Submissions The CA and the MEUs confirmed their support and agreement with the proposed DCRR charges for 2026. The MEUs also supported the effective date of January 1, 2026. The SBA noted that the tariff language for the BA of this applica...
AI summary The CA and MEUs support the proposed 2026 DCRR charges. The SBA raised concerns about tariff language discrepancies and potential impacts from interest on BA balances and RtR customers. The IG supported changes to the GRA for true-up and DSM cost allocation, recommended addressing s. 64AB of the Public Utilities Act, and suggested aligning the effective dates of DCRR with new general rates. NS Power acknowledged support for the DCRR and noted potential under-collection due to BA credits.
IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for the approval of its 2026 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) BEFORE: Stephen T. McGrath, K.C., Chair Rola...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power Incorporated has applied for the approval of its 2026 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) under the Public Utilities Act. The proceeding is before the regulatory board, with the chair, vice chair, and member listed.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF FRANCHISE HOLDER It is the responsibility of the holder of the electric efficiency and conservation franchise granted under Section 79C of the Public Utilities Act (Franchise Holder) to apply to the NSEB to seek approva...
AI summary The franchise holder under the Public Utilities Act is responsible for seeking NSEB approval for all DSM activities, plans, and programs, including related costs. NS Power must apply for approval of DSM Cost Recovery Rider amounts by October 1 of the year before program implementation and pay these costs monthly to the franchise holder.
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