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 proceeding under the Public Utilities Act in Nova Scotia. It sets the context for regulatory actions and proceedings related to utility services in the province.
Section 69(1) of the Public Utilities Act states (emphasis added): "When a public utility has submitted for the approval of the Board a schedule of rates, tolls and charges, or a proposed change in any existing schedule of rates, tolls and...
AI summary Section 69(1) of the Public Utilities Act allows the Board to grant interim approval of rate changes submitted by a public utility, with or without modification, and establishes that the interim approved rates become the only lawful rates until final approval or disapproval is issued. Section 69(3) permits interim approval to be granted ex parte without public hearing or notice.
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: M12551 - NSPI - 2026 Annually Adjusted Rates (A...
AI summary The Industrial Group submits comments on behalf of Port Hawkesbury Paper LP's request for interim approval of the 2026 ELIADC Energy Charge of $75.87/MWh. PHP argues that the charge is a reduction in the existing rate schedule and requests interim approval under the Public Utilities Act. NSPI does not oppose the request.
January 20, 2026 VIA EMAIL Ms. Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: M12551 - Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) -Application for Approval...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) filed an application for approval of 2026 Annually Adjusted Rates (AARs), including the ELIADC Tariff for Port Hawkesbury Paper (PHP). PHP requested interim approval of the ELIADC Tariff, citing the Board's prior approval in M12184 and Section 69(1) of the Public Utilities Act.
m of the ELIADC Tariff in another matter (M12184) and relying on Section 69(1) of the Public Utilities Act, which permits the Board to grant interim approval of rates in the following circumstances: When a public utility has submitted for...
AI summary The document discusses the interim approval of the ELIADC Tariff under Section 69(1) of the Public Utilities Act, noting that the change may represent a rate reduction for the sole customer, PHP, and thus qualifies for interim approval.
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