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Topic:"Rate Base" in M08929

Matter: P-884 - Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) - Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and M08059--Generation Utilization and Optimization
7 passages 4 documents

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N-2Hydro Asset Study - REDACTED 1 passage
Section 936
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AI summary The text discusses the implications of a fuel-cost-adjustment mechanism and its impact on rate structures, including the need for alignment between base rates and actual costs. It also touches on various aspects of asset management, program evaluation, and regulatory considerations.

N-8NSPI Letter update on IRP process 1 passage
Party Question/Comment & Response
to go to slide Financial Assumptions Page 03 Load Assumptions Page 06 Environmental Assumptions (Existing & Defined Policy) Page 15 New Supply Side Options Page 30 Distributed Energy Resources (DERs Page 41 Planning Reserve Margin Page 46...

AI summary The document outlines financial assumptions for the 2020 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), including the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) at 5.64% after tax, an inflation rate of 2% based on the Conference Board of Canada's forecast, and the development of revenue requirement profiles for supply-side options using E3’s Pro Forma financial model.

N-9-(i)Appendices A-N 4 passages
Section 975
and demand, effectively integrating abundant amounts of low-cost, intermittent renewable generation (e.g. on- or off-shore wind), while maintaining reliability and security of supply. Additionally, we believe that a portfolio based on A-CA...

AI summary The text discusses the integration of renewable generation with A-CAES, highlighting its potential to reduce operating costs and increase the rate base for Nova Scotia Power, offering economic benefits to rate payers through lower costs and a more competitive supply model.

Section 1433
ce of dramatically reduced emissions limits, the model first chooses interconnection over generation. It is entirely plausible that a zero emissions limit at 2050, 2045 or 2035 would react the same ecologyaction.ca EAC Memo July 17, 2020 P...

AI summary The text discusses the impact of reduced emissions limits on energy generation and interconnection strategies. It suggests that with access to more regional interconnection, zero emissions could be achieved faster and more cost-effectively. It also highlights the potential for consumer savings from high electrification scenarios.

Section 1824
d by total sales. There is no reason to exclude a portion of revenues from the average rate calculation. Our first case – “Correction” – presents just the impact of removing this portion of the model. Treatment of existing non-fuel revenue...

AI summary The document discusses the treatment of non-fuel revenues in the context of revenue requirement calculations. It suggests that sunk costs of existing generation, T&D capital investment, and utility operating costs should be adjusted, with a proposed annual reduction of 1.5% in these revenues. The analysis includes scenarios such as 'Correction' and 'Sensitivity' to evaluate the impact of these adjustments.

Section 2169
en description of the methodology for its rate analysis as part of the final report was provided, as well as results and analysis. The methodology documented in the Draft Report has a number of flaws: - Its treatment of fixed costs differs...

AI summary The text critiques the methodology used in the Draft Report for rate analysis, pointing out several flaws, including inconsistent treatment of fixed costs, incorrect assumptions about cost recovery, and failure to consider transmission and distribution avoided costs. It also highlights that the Rate and Bill Impact Analysis (RBIA), developed through stakeholder consensus, has been used and refined since 2013.

N-18Response to Comments - NSPI 1 passage
IRP Final Report Comments – Bates White p. pp. 13-35
4 General Cost Drivers NSUARB Role A third major driver of costs and rates is the efficiency of execution. For example, sensitivity analyses show that different levels of sustaining capital costs, fo

AI summary The text discusses general cost drivers and the role of the NSUARB, highlighting how the efficiency of execution impacts costs and rates. It mentions sensitivity analyses related to sustaining capital costs.

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