Topic:"Rate Base" in M12661

Recognizing that the Customer demand will be determined by the Company and the Customer working collaboratively to actively manage the Customer's demand in response to system load conditions, particularly during peak periods, and to reduce...

AI summary The text outlines how customer demand will be collaboratively managed with the company to reduce costs during peak periods. The monthly demand charge is set through regulatory proceedings and remains constant until revised by the Board.

2026-2027 General Rate Application Settlement Agreement Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Tariff Application – Attachment 4 Page 10 of 21 GRA Element Settlement Terms Securitization a) NS Power will make best efforts to finalize and appl...

AI summary The document outlines the settlement terms for the 2026-2027 General Rate Application, including NS Power's efforts to finalize securitization of assets by January 1, 2026, and the inclusion of specific transmission assets in the rate base subject to regulatory approval.

15 Q HOW IS NS POWER PROPOSING TO PRICE SERVICE UNDER THE ELID? 16 A NS Power states that its proposed ELID rate is patterned after its LI tariff. We have 17 provided a comparison of its Large Industrial Tariff Rate pricing and the ELID in...

AI summary NS Power is proposing to price service under the ELID based on its Large Industrial (LI) tariff. A comparison between the LI tariff and the ELID is provided in Table 1.

NSPI Responses to BW Information Requests 1 approval of the ELID Tariff and the PHP Deferral, which, subject to the final Board Order, 2 was approved as part of the 2026-2027 GRA (M12451), the actual cost and recovery of 3 this ELID Tariff...

AI summary NSPI responds to BW information requests regarding the approval of the ELID Tariff and PHP Deferral under the 2026-2027 GRA (M12451), noting that the actual cost and recovery of the ELID Tariff element would be accounted for in the PHP Deferral. Specific labour hours and rates were not developed for the cost estimate.

Response IR-7: (a) No, the ELID Tariff demand and energy elements are costed on an embedded cost basis like other above-the-line customers. The costing and pricing of the energy and demand components has been determined through the Company...

AI summary The response addresses the ELID Tariff, stating that it is costed on an embedded cost basis and references the 2026-2027 General Rate Application Settlement Agreement. It also notes that no review of PHP's financial condition has been undertaken and directs to another document for further details on LIIR Tariff rates.

REDACTED 1 (c) Forecasted generation from Goose Harbour Wind Farm by year for the fuel component of 2 the GRA filing is presented below. Please note, for the purposes of the ELID Tariff 3 Application, it is assumed that no PHP consumption...

AI summary The document mentions forecasted generation from the Goose Harbour Wind Farm for the fuel component of the GRA filing and notes an assumption for the ELID Tariff Application regarding no PHP consumption offset by the Power Sales Agreement in 2026.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. 2026 COST OF SERVICE STUDY ANALYSIS R E F E R E N C E G U I D E EXHIBIT COMPARISON OF REVENUE TO EXPENSE RATIOS 1 FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2 INITIAL CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2A FINAL CLASSIFI...

AI summary The document presents a reference guide for Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2026 Cost of Service Study, including various exhibits such as revenue-to-expense ratios, rate base classifications, and expense allocations. It outlines the structure of the analysis and includes sections on operating expenses, depreciation, and revenue components.

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) TOTAL COMPANY GENERATION TRANSMISSION DISTRIBUTION RETAIL DIRECT CAPITAL (1) PRODUCTION PLANT (2) (3) STEAM $847,049 $847,048.6 $0 $0 $0 $0 (4) (5) HYDRO WIND 699,665 163,771 $...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of the functionalization of the average rate base, including various production plant components such as steam, hydro, wind, solar, and generation batteries, along with transmission and distribution plant details. The data includes financial figures and categorizations for different infrastructure elements.

CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DEMAND RELATED RELATED PLANT (3) INITIAL CLASSIFICATION ENERGY PLANT (4) CUSTOMER RELATED PLANT GENERATION FUNCTION (1) (2) (3) STEAM PLANT (4) HYDRO PLANT (5) WIND PLANT (6) LM6000...

AI summary The document presents a detailed classification of the average rate base for a utility company, breaking down various components such as generation, transmission, and working capital. It includes financial figures related to different types of plants, deferred charges, and credits, providing a comprehensive overview of the company's asset structure.

CLASSIFICATION OF RATE BASE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) (2) (3) INITIAL CLASSIFICATION (4) TOTAL COMPANY DEMAND PLANT ENERGY RELATED RELATED PLANT CUSTOMER RELATED PLANT (1) (2) RETAIL FUNCTION (3) D...

AI summary The document presents a classification of the rate base for the year ending December 31, 2026, with a total average rate base of $5,589,337. It breaks down the rate base into categories such as general property plant, working capital, and deferred charges, showing the distribution across different plant types and customer-related plant.

CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) PLANT INITIAL R/B CLASSIFICATION PLANT DEMAND ENERGY CUSTOMER DEMAND PLANT PLANT FURTHER CLASSIFICATION PLANT ENERGY CUSTOMER DEMAND PLANT PLANT FULLY CLASSIFIED RATE...

AI summary The document presents a classification of the average rate base for various plant types, including generation functions such as steam, hydro, wind, and gas turbine plants, along with associated financial figures and classifications. It outlines the initial and further classifications of the rate base, as well as the fully classified rate base for energy customer demand and plant.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) INITIAL R/B CLASSIFICATION FURTHER CLASSIFICATION FULLY CLASSIFIED RATE BASE DEM...

AI summary The document presents a classification of the average rate base for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, including details on transmission, plant, and deferred charges and credits. It outlines the breakdown of assets and liabilities related to the rate base.

PHP (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR

AI summary The text presents a table with entries related to municipal unmetered allocation factors, likely part of a cost-of-service study or rate application. It includes entities such as PHP and references to cost-of-service studies.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 2 OF 5 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) BUTU (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (2) (1) Tran...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various financial and asset-related categories, including transmission costs, plant in service, working capital, and deferred charges, across different customer and company segments. It includes allocation factors and references specific exhibit numbers.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 3 OF 5 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE (9) (10) (11) ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (13) G...

AI summary The document presents a table with various financial and asset-related categories, including total plant in service, working capital, deferred charges, and allocations. It includes specific values for different categories and subcategories, along with associated factors and references to exhibits and orders.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 5 OF 5 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE (9) (10) (11) ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (27) (...

AI summary This table provides a detailed breakdown of various financial and operational categories across different customer segments and allocation factors. It includes entries related to total plant in service, working capital, and various deferred charges. The data is categorized under different customer types and allocation factors.

ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION RATE BASE (1) TOTAL (2) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL PHP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATI...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of the allocation of the average distribution rate base across various categories and customer types, including land, easements, substations, poles, lines, transformers, and street lighting, with specific allocations and factors for each category.

ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SUBSTATION RATE BASE (1) TOTAL PLANT (2) DIST. BULK PWR. (3) DIST. GENERAL ( 1) TOT. DIST. SUBSTATIONS $183,948 $169,254 $14,693 ALLOCATION ( 2) DOMESTIC 121,533 111,814 9,719 ( 3) SMALL GENERAL 6,620 6,088...

AI summary The document presents an analysis of the average distribution substation rate base, including detailed allocations across various categories such as domestic, industrial, and municipal. The table outlines total plant values and distribution bulk power and general distribution figures.

ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE POLE INVESTMENT (1) TOTAL PLANT (2) PRIMARY DEMAND (3) PRIMARY CUSTOMER (4) SECONDARY DEMAND (5) SECONDARY CUSTOMER ( 1) DOMESTIC $338,328 $39,627 $175,796 $30,989 $91,915 ( 2) SMALL GENERAL 18,913 2,166 9,867 1,721 5...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the allocation of average pole investment across various categories, including domestic, small general, general, and industrial customers, with specific amounts allocated to primary and secondary demand and customer segments. An allocation factor is also provided.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DEMAND EXPENSES (3) ENERGY EXPENSES (4) CUSTOMER EXPENSES DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION (1) Before Streetlights: (2) SUBSTATIONS $2,076 $2,076 $0 - (3) OVERHEAD LINES Before Storm Expense...

AI summary The document presents a classification of operating expenses, including distribution function expenses, depreciation, interest, taxes, and returns. It includes various line items such as substation costs, overhead and underground lines, meters, and grants in lieu of taxes. The data is organized into categories like demand expenses, energy expenses, and customer expenses.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC G...

AI summary This document provides an allocation of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026. It details various expense categories, including operating and maintenance, depreciation, interest, and corporate taxes, along with their distribution across different customer classifications and industrial sectors.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS BY FUNCTIONAL AREAS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 CLASS : DOMESTIC RATE BASE (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Costs COSTS (Source Exh 6) Unit Cost Demand ($/kW of Class monthl...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s rate class disaggregation analysis by functional areas for the year ending December 31, 2026. It includes cost allocations across various categories such as generation, transmission/distribution, and retail, along with unit costs and total costs for different rate classes.

CLASS : SMALL GENERAL CLASS : SMALL GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $53,104 $25,...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs related to energy generation, transmission, distribution, and retail operations, including fixed and variable costs, unit costs, and total expenses for a small general class rate base. It provides financial data, such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with associated metrics like MWh sales and unit costs in cents per kW.h.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 CLASS : LARGE GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold D...

AI summary This document provides a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, breaking down costs and revenues by generation, transmission/distribution, and retail categories.

CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $86,275 $41,270 $4...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with generation, transmission/distribution, and retail operations for a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. It includes various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with unit costs and total costs for different components of the energy system.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL PHP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (...

AI summary This section discusses the development of allocation factors, including the number of bills and revenue billed for secondary customers across different categories such as small, medium, and large. It provides percentages of responsibility and weighted factors for various customer types.

EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 1 OF 3 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) PHP (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (33) TOT.RAT...

AI summary The exhibit presents a detailed breakdown of rate base demand responsibilities across various categories, including small, general, industrial, and municipal sectors, with corresponding percentages and allocation factors. The data includes total rate base demand for different voltage levels and distribution types, along with associated responsibility percentages and allocation factors.

EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 2 OF 3 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) T...

AI summary The document presents a table with various rate base allocations and responsibilities across different categories, including total rate base for engineering (HV and EHV), customer distribution, retail, and poles demand. The table includes dollar amounts and percentage responsibilities, with reference numbers such as P-18A, P-18B, and P-19.

REDACTED ELID Tariff CA IR-2 Attachment 1 Page 89 of 94 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Line # AVERAGE RATE BASE RATE BASE 2025 RATE BASE 2026 (1) STEAM PLANT (2) STEAM PLANT - CWIP 481,584 4,559 543,265 4,744 419,903 4,374 (3)...

AI summary The document presents a table with line numbers, average rate bases for various plants in 2025 and 2026, including Steam, Hydro, Wind, Solar, and Gas Turbine plants. It includes values for different plant types and their corresponding capital works in progress (CWIP).

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION Calendar Month of System Peak 1 (114) REQUIREMENTS - MUNICIPAL (115) REQUIREMENTS - UNMETERED 31,866 12,443 33,064 4,547 30,557 1,745 21,902 2,144 15,612 2,555 15,918 2,322 16,401 2,544 15,238 2,125 15,861 2,2...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing allocation factor information, including various requirements and their associated values across different calendar months of system peak. It includes data for municipal, shore power, ELIADC, BUTU, RTP, and EBS/RTR requirements.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. 2027 COST OF SERVICE STUDY ANALYSIS R E F E R E N C E G U I D E EXHIBIT COMPARISON OF REVENUE TO EXPENSE RATIOS 1 FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2 INITIAL CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2A FINAL CLASSIFI...

AI summary The document is a reference guide for the 2027 Cost of Service Study Analysis by Nova Scotia Power Inc., containing various exhibits related to revenue, expenses, rate base classification, and allocation factors. It outlines the structure and components of the study for regulatory review.

CLASSIFICATION OF RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) DEMAND INITIAL CLASSIFICATION ENERGY CUSTOMER TOTAL RELATED RELATED RELATED COMPANY PLANT PLANT PLANT (1) RETAIL FUNCTION (2) (3) DISTRIBUTION PLANT: (4) SERVICES 0 0 0 0 (5) METERS 0 0 0 0 (6) T...

AI summary The document presents a classification of the rate base, detailing various components such as general property plant, working capital, and deferred charges. It includes figures for different categories like retail function, distribution plant, and customer-related items, with a total average rate base of $5,894,731.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETE...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s allocation of average rate base across various categories, including small, general, and large industrial segments. It includes financial data such as working capital, deferred charges, and credits, with references to specific line items and regulations.

RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS BY FUNCTIONAL AREAS CLASS : DOMESTIC RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Costs Demand ($/kW of Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Class monthly N...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of rate class disaggregation by functional areas, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail. It includes cost allocations, unit costs, and financial figures related to energy sales, reliability, and customer services, with data sourced from various exhibits and cost files.

CLASS : GENERAL CLASS : GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $331,013 $143,263 $16,60...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs related to generation, transmission, distribution, and retail operations, including fuel, operating, capital, and return costs. It outlines unit costs, total costs, and various metrics such as MWh sales and kW demand across different segments of the energy sector.

CLASS : LARGE INDUSTRIAL CLASS : LARGE INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $101,9...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and rates for the Large Industrial class in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail components, along with unit costs and total expenses.

CLASS : MUNICIPAL CLASS : MUNICIPAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $18,365 $7,889 $906...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenues for a municipal utility, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail segments. It includes figures for variable and fixed costs, unit costs, and total costs across different categories.

CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $1,504,906 $649,797.365 $74,...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenue for a utility company in Nova Scotia, categorized into Generation, Transmission/Distribution, and Retail. It includes data on variable and fixed costs, unit costs, and total costs across different segments of the company's operations.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) (5) NET PLANT IN SERVICE (6) % RESPONSIBILITY 100.00% 5,300,051 2,263,141 1,0...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. is presenting the development of allocation factors for the year ending December 31, 2027. The table provides a breakdown of total, production, transmission, distribution, retail, and direct percentages of responsibility and net plant in service.

DETERMINATION OF CLASS NON-COINCIDENT KW DEMAND BY VOLTAGE LEVEL (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICI...

AI summary The text presents a detailed table with data on non-coincident kilowatt demand by voltage level, including losses and sub-totals for different classes of demand. It includes percentages of losses at various stages, such as secondary and primary non-coincident kilowatt demand before and after the bulk power substation.

SUMMARY OF SYSTEM DEMAND LINE LOSSES SYSTEM COINCIDENT DEMAND LINE LOSSES BY RATE CLASS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL I...

AI summary The document presents a summary of system demand line losses by rate class for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027. The table shows percentages of losses across various rate classes, including domestic, small general, general, large industrial, and others.

REVENUE TO EXPENSE COMPARISON (1) TOTAL (2) TOTAL (3) UNIT COST (4) TOTAL (5) (6) (7) VARIANCE CALC (91) (92) Percentage of Transmission - EHV (93) 100.00% ARO Total from Continuities Schedule ARO & COR from RB Tbl -149,709 (149,707) (157,...

AI summary The chunk presents a revenue-to-expense comparison table, highlighting various operational expenses, including corporate insurance, legal services, and distribution costs, along with their variances and total rate base figures.

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027

AI summary This document presents a detailed listing of Cost of Service (C.O.S.S.) input information for Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) as of December 31, 2027, including financial data and categories relevant to regulatory proceedings. It outlines input parameters used in determining NSPI's cost structure for regulatory review.

PARTIALLY CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-9: In its evidence, PHP proposes the following modifications to the proposed ELID tariff: 1. designing the capacity charge to reflect PHP's actual 8 MW firm demand rather than the proposed 65 MW; 2. adjust...

AI summary PHP proposes modifications to the ELID tariff, including adjusting the capacity charge and interruptible credit, and applying a revenue-to-cost ratio of 1.0. NSPI is asked to explain if these changes are consistent with the 2026-2027 GRA settlement agreement, particularly regarding cost allocation and rate design based on updated load forecasts.

NSPI Responses to Industrial Group Information Requests Request IR-5: 19 review, and the intended scope of that Board review? 20 21 Response IR-6: 22 23 (a) The provision does not concern a specific rider but is intended to recognise that...

AI summary NSPI is responding to information requests regarding potential Board reviews and the scope of such reviews, including the possibility of a Rider proceeding outside the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) before the next General Rate Application (GRA).

CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) 844,620 844,620 0 0 Transmission - EHV and HV combined (2) (3) GENERAL PROPERTY PLANT 87,503 87,503 0 0 (4) TOTAL PLANT IN SERVICE 932,123 932,123 0 0 (5) Working Capital & Deferred Charges/Credits:...

AI summary The document provides a detailed classification of the average rate base, including various categories such as transmission, distribution plant, general property plant, and working capital. It lists specific figures for different components of the rate base, including deferred charges and credits related to financing, tax, pension, and other factors.

CLASSIFICATION OF RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) INITIAL CLASSIFICATION TOTAL DEMAND RELATED RELATED ENERGY CUSTOMER RELATED COMPANY PLANT PLANT PLANT RETAIL FUNCTION (1) (2) (3) DISTRIBUTION PLANT: (4) SERVICES 0 0 0 0 (5) METERS 0 0 0 0 (6) T...

AI summary The document presents a classification of the rate base, breaking down total, demand-related, energy, and customer-related plant values. It includes detailed line items such as distribution plant, meters, working capital, and deferred charges, with a total average rate base of $5,589,337.

CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) INITIAL R/B CLASSIFICATION FURTHER CLASSIFICATION FULLY CLASSIFIED RATE BASE DEMAND PLANT PLANT ENERGY CUSTOMER PLANT DEMAND PLANT ENERGY PLANT CUSTOMER PLANT DEMAND P...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the classification of average rate base, including transmission, general property plant, working capital, and deferred charges/credits. It provides a breakdown of different categories such as energy customer plant, demand plant, and fully classified rate base, with corresponding numerical values.

ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) TOTAL (2) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) PHP (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed allocation of the average rate base across various categories and subcategories, including different types of generation plants and property plants, with specific figures and allocation factors provided for each.

ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) TOTAL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL SMALL GENERAL LARGE SMALL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL LARGE ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED ALLOCATION FAC...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the allocation of the average rate base across various categories, including transmission, general property plant, working capital, and deferred charges. The table includes subtotals and specific line items, with some entries referencing factors such as E-1A, P-11B, and O-17.

ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION RATE BASE (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL PHP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATI...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the allocation of average distribution rate base across various categories, including land, easements, substations, poles, lines, and transformers. It includes figures for different customer classes and allocation factors, with some entries referencing exhibits and pages.

ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SUBSTATION RATE BASE (1) TOTAL PLANT (2) DIST. BULK PWR. (3) DIST. GENERAL ( 1) TOT. DIST. SUBSTATIONS $183,948 $169,254 $14,693 ALLOCATION ( 2) DOMESTIC 121,533 111,814 9,719 ( 3) SMALL GENERAL 6,620 6,088...

AI summary The table presents a breakdown of distribution substation costs across different customer classes, including domestic, industrial, and municipal allocations, with total plant costs and distribution-specific categories. Allocation factors (D-2B) are noted for distribution general costs.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DEMAND EXPENSES (3) ENERGY EXPENSES (4) CUSTOMER EXPENSES TRANSMISSION FUNCTION (1) Transmission - HV (not aplicable as a separate item) (2) O&M - HV Before Storm Expense 0 0 0 - (...

AI summary The document presents a classification of operating expenses, including transmission, O&M, depreciation, interest, and other financial items for Nova Scotia Power Inc. It separates expenses into demand, energy, and customer categories, with detailed figures for EHV and HV combined transmission expenses.

CLASS : DOMESTIC CLASS : DOMESTIC RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Costs Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand ($/kW of Class monthly NCP) Energy (cent/kWh) Customer ($/mont...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with the Domestic class in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It provides figures for variable and fixed costs, unit costs, and total costs, highlighting the financial structure of the rate base.

CLASS : SMALL GENERAL CLASS : SMALL GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $51,840 $25,...

AI summary This table presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenues for the Small General class in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. It includes categories such as generation, transmission/distribution, and retail, along with various cost components like variable fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return. The data includes total costs, units sold, and unit costs for different segments.

CLASS : GENERAL CLASS : GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $324,552 $157,620 $16,05...

AI summary This document provides a detailed breakdown of costs related to generation, transmission, distribution, and retail operations, including various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return costs. It includes total costs, units sold, and unit costs for different categories of energy and demand.

CLASS : LARGE GENERAL CLASS : LARGE GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $51,064 $24,...

AI summary This table presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with generation, transmission/distribution, and retail operations for a large general rate base. It includes various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with unit costs and total expenses, providing a comprehensive overview of the financial structure.

CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $63,450 $30,912 $3,081 $4,546...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and rate base for the Medium Industrial class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail components. It outlines various cost categories such as fuel, operating, capital, and return, along with unit costs and total expenses for different segments of the energy supply chain.

CLASS : LARGE INDUSTRIAL CLASS : LARGE INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $97,92...

AI summary This table presents detailed cost breakdowns for the Large Industrial class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It includes both variable and fixed costs, as well as unit costs, and provides a comprehensive overview of the financial structure for this class.

CLASS : MUNICIPAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $17,431 $8,374 $847 $1,249 $612 $2,708...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs related to generation, transmission, distribution, and retail operations, including fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with unit costs and total expenses for a municipal rate base analysis.

CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $1,532,757 $741,925.329 $75,...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenue for a utility company, including generation, transmission, distribution, and retail costs. It includes various line items such as fuel costs, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and unit costs per kilowatt-hour. The data is organized in a table format with multiple categories and subcategories.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (32) % RESPONSIBILITY 100.00% 89.30% 5.08% 3.42% 0.01% 0.65% 0.06% 0.01% 0.00% 0.00% 1.48% (33) TOT....

AI summary The text presents a table detailing the distribution of responsibility percentages and total rate base demand figures for various categories, including general, small, medium, and large, as well as allocation percentages for the year ending December 31, 2026. The table includes specific financial figures and percentages for different segments of the utility industry.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) Line # AVERAGE RATE BASE RATE BASE 2025 RATE BASE 2026 (1) STEAM PLANT 481,584 543,265 419,903 (2) STEAM PLANT - CWIP 4,559 4,744 4,374 (3) STEAM ENVIRONMENTAL & FUEL CONVERSI...

AI summary This document presents a table showing the rate base for various power generation plants in Nova Scotia for the years 2025 and 2026, including capital works in progress (CWIP) for each plant. The data includes steam, hydro, wind, solar, and gas turbine plants, as well as other related facilities.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. 2027 COST OF SERVICE STUDY ANALYSIS R E F E R E N C E G U I D E EXHIBIT COMPARISON OF REVENUE TO EXPENSE RATIOS 1 FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2 INITIAL CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2A FINAL CLASSIFI...

AI summary The document presents Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2027 Cost of Service Study reference guide, including exhibits analyzing revenue-to-expense ratios, rate base classifications, and operational cost allocations. Key data includes proposed revenue recovery ratios for customer classes in 2026 and 2027, with most classes showing stable or slightly increasing ratios.

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) TOTAL COMPANY GENERATION TRANSMISSION DISTRIBUTION RETAIL DIRECT CAPITAL (1) PRODUCTION PLANT (2) (3) STEAM $806,726 $806,726.0 $0 $0 $0 $0 (4) HYDRO 752,403 $752,402.7 0 0 0 0...

AI summary This section presents a detailed breakdown of the average rate base by category, including production plant, transmission, distribution, and retail components. It lists various assets and their associated costs, such as steam, hydro, wind, solar, and other generation facilities, along with transmission and distribution infrastructure.

CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) INITIAL R/B CLASSIFICATION FURTHER CLASSIFICATION FULLY CLASSIFIED RATE BASE DEMAND ENERGY CUSTOMER DEMAND ENERGY CUSTOMER DEMAND ENERGY CUSTOMER PLANT PLANT PLANT PLA...

AI summary The document presents a classification of the average rate base, detailing the initial and further classification of various plant types, including generation, steam, hydro, wind, and gas turbine plants, along with their financial figures and contributions to the total rate base.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETE...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of the allocation of the average rate base for Nova Scotia Power Inc., categorized by different demand classes and plant types, including generation, steam, hydro, wind, and others. It includes figures for various cost allocations and references to distribution plant and other classifications.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9)...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s allocation of average rate base for the year ending December 31, 2027, including various categories such as transmission, property plant, working capital, and deferred charges across different customer classes.

ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE UNDERGROUND WIRE INVESTMENT (1) TOTAL PLANT (2) PRIMARY DEMAND (3) PRIMARY CUSTOMER (4) SECONDARY DEMAND (5) SECONDARY CUSTOMER ( 1) DOMESTIC $53,022 $2,321 $614 $7,544 $42,543 ( 2) SMALL GENERAL 2,985 126 35 414 2,41...

AI summary The document presents a table allocating average underground wire investment across various customer categories, including domestic, industrial, and municipal sectors, with allocation factors (D-2A, C-5, etc.) indicating distribution priorities. Totals show $61,657 in total plant investment, with primary and secondary demand/customer breakdowns.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 CLASS : DOMESTIC RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Costs Demand ($/kW of Unit Cost Class monthly Energy Customer Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold NC...

AI summary The document presents a detailed financial breakdown for the year ending December 31, 2027, covering generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It includes rate base, variable and fixed costs, unit costs, and total costs for different classes of service, such as domestic and commercial. The data provides insights into fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, as well as energy sales and demand metrics.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units So...

AI summary This document presents a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027, breaking down costs and revenues by different classes, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail. It includes various cost components such as fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return, as well as unit costs and total revenues.

CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $43,222 $19,199 $2...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs related to generation, transmission/distribution, and retail for a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. It includes figures for fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with unit costs and total expenses categorized by different segments of the energy system.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) TOTAL (3) UNIT COST (4) TOTAL (5) (6) (7) VARIANCE CALC (91) (93) (92) Percentage of Transmission - EHV 100.00% ARO Total from Continuities Schedule ARO & COR fr...

AI summary The document presents a financial summary for the year ending December 31, 2027, focusing on operating expenses, rate base, and various cost-related items. It includes details on asset retirement obligations, corporate insurance, legal services, and environmental policies, alongside comparisons and variances in figures.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION Calendar Month of System Peak 1 ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE METER INVESTMENT 3I FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES 4 & 4 Detail TRANSMISSION OPERATING EXPENSES 4.1 CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES 5 ALLOCATIO...

AI summary The document provides an overview of allocation factor information, including the analysis of operating expenses, revenue, and proposed rates for different customer classes in Nova Scotia. It outlines various sections such as the classification and allocation of expenses, sales, generation, and demand analysis, and includes proposed rate changes for the years 2023 and 2026.

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) TOTAL COMPANY GENERATION TRANSMISSION DISTRIBUTION RETAIL DIRECT CAPITAL (1) PRODUCTION PLANT (2) (3) STEAM $847,049 $847,048.6 $0 $0 $0 $0 (4) HYDRO 699,665 $699,665.5 0 0 0 0...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of the functionalization of the average rate base, categorizing costs across various production plants, transmission, and distribution assets. It lists specific line items such as steam, hydro, wind, solar, and other generation and transmission infrastructure, along with their associated costs.

CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) TOTAL COMPANY DEMAND RELATED PLANT INITIAL CLASSIFICATION ENERGY RELATED PLANT CUSTOMER RELATED PLANT (1) (2) Transmission - EHV and HV combined 844,620 844,620 0 0 (3) GENERAL PROPERTY P...

AI summary This document presents a classification of the average rate base, breaking down total company assets into categories such as transmission, distribution, and working capital. It includes detailed figures for different plant types and deferred charges, providing a comprehensive overview of the company's infrastructure and financial position.

CLASSIFICATION OF RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) INITIAL CLASSIFICATION DEMAND ENERGY CUSTOMER TOTAL RELATED RELATED RELATED COMPANY PLANT PLANT PLANT (1) RETAIL FUNCTION (2) (3) DISTRIBUTION PLANT: (4) SERVICES 0 0 0 0 (5) METERS 0 0 0 0 (6) T...

AI summary The document presents a classification of the rate base into demand, energy, and customer-related components, with totals for distribution plant, working capital, and deferred charges. The total average rate base is reported as $5,589,337, broken down into $4,210,031 for demand, $360,151 for energy, and $1,019,155 for customer-related items.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS CLASS : LARGE GENERAL RATE BASE (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed COSTS (Source Exh 6) Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Genera...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. provides a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis, breaking down costs by generation, transmission/distribution, and retail. The analysis includes various cost components such as fuel, operating expenses, capital, and return on investment. Unit costs are calculated and presented for different categories, including energy and demand.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL PHP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the development of allocation factors across various categories, including demand, generation, and purchase responsibilities, along with percentages and associated codes for different sectors and customer types.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (6) SECONDARY CUSTOMER (7) WEIGHTED FACTOR (8) WEIGHTED TOTAL (9) RESPONSIBILITY 100.00% 529,710 488,926...

AI summary The text presents a table discussing the development of allocation factors, including weighted totals, responsibility percentages, and customer categories. It includes data on the number of bills and weighted factors for different customer segments, with a reference to 'C-2B' as an allocation factor.

ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION RATE BASE (1) TOTAL (2) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (9) (10) (11) (12) A...

AI summary The document presents a table related to the allocation of average distribution rate base across different customer classes, including domestic, general, small, medium, and large industrial categories, as well as ELI 2P-RTP and municipal unmetered classes. The table includes columns for total demand and allocation factors.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) INTERMEDIATE CLASSIFICATION (53) DEMAND ENERGY CUSTOMER (54) (55) GEN. PROP. ALLOC GEN. 8,776 9,435 0 (56) GEN. PROP. ALLOC TRANS. < 1...

AI summary The document outlines the classification of operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2027, including allocations for demand, energy, and customer categories, with specific figures for various expense items such as fuel, purchases, and the Maritime Link.

CLASS : SMALL INDUSTRIAL CLASS : SMALL INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $38,02...

AI summary The document presents a detailed cost breakdown for the Small Industrial class in Nova Scotia, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It includes various cost components such as fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return, along with unit costs and total cost figures.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (9) (10)...

AI summary The document presents a table outlining the development of allocation factors for Nova Scotia Power Inc., detailing the distribution of responsibility percentages across different customer categories for two specific line items: total rate base-demand (distribution) streetlight and total rate base-energy (generation). The table includes various categories and corresponding allocation factors, with references to P-16B and P-17.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE (9) (10) (11) ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETE...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the allocation of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s average rate base across various categories, including transmission, property plant, working capital, and deferred charges. The table includes different rate classes and associated factors, but most values are zero, with some non-zero figures under the 'TOTAL ENERGY' section.

-1A (13) OPER. & MAINT OTHER CT's 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E-1A (14) OPER. & MAINT GENERATION BATTERIES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E-1A (15) OPER. & MAINT RADIAL TO GENERATION TRANS. 1,549 774 52 328 52 38 64 99 114 18 11 E-1A (16) DSM 0 See DSM A...

AI summary The document presents a financial breakdown of various operational and maintenance costs, including depreciation, interest, corporate taxes, and non-operating revenue for Nova Scotia Power Inc. It includes allocations for DSM, FCR deferral, and other expenses, with some figures referencing external files and exhibits.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units So...

AI summary This document presents a rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, detailing costs and revenue across various classes, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail, with breakdowns of variable fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return costs.

ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE...

AI summary The document presents an allocation of the average rate base for the year ending December 31, 2027, categorized by different energy classifications and industrial segments. It includes various generation functions such as steam, hydro, wind, and gas turbine plants, along with corresponding monetary values in thousands of dollars.

NOVA SCOTIA FUNCTIONALIZATION OF FOR THE YEAR ENDING (IN THOUSANDS (1) REGULATORY AFFAIRS (2) Advocacy Expense 0.1 (0) 3 3 0 1 8 55 1 70 (3) Other Expenses 0.2 (1) 12 11 0 2 32 216 4 277 (4) Subtotal 0.3 (1) 15 14 0 3 40 271 6 347 (5) (6)...

AI summary The document presents a financial breakdown of various departments and expenses related to Nova Scotia's functionalization for the year ending, including regulatory affairs, finance, enterprise services, human resources, and other expenses. It lists figures in thousands and includes subtotals for different categories.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL U...

AI summary The document presents allocation factors for various categories of responsibility related to pole and wire infrastructure investments and customer responsibilities for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes percentages and dollar amounts allocated across different customer segments and categories.

REVENUE TO EXPENSE COMPARISON (1) TOTAL DMD.RELATED (2) TOTAL ENG.RELATED (3) UNIT COST ENG.RELATED (4) TOTAL CUST.RELATED (5) TOTAL OPER. (6) TOTAL RATE (7) % REVENUE VARIANCE CALC (77) DEFERRED CHARGES - Other (LED) (78) DEFERRED CHARGES...

AI summary The table presents a revenue to expense comparison, including deferred charges and credits related to various assets and liabilities, such as ARO (Asset Retirement Obligation) and COR (Cost of Removal Liability), along with contract receivables and rate base information.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. 2026 COST OF SERVICE STUDY ANALYSIS R E F E R E N C E G U I D E EXHIBIT COMPARISON OF REVENUE TO EXPENSE RATIOS 1 FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2 INITIAL CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2A FINAL CLASSIFI...

AI summary The document outlines a reference guide for Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2026 Cost of Service Study, including exhibits that analyze revenue-to-expense ratios, rate base classifications, and operating expense allocations across various customer classes and functional areas.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. CLASSIFICATION OF RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) INITIAL CLASSIFICATION DEMAND ENERGY CUSTOMER TOTAL RELATED RELATED RELATED COMPANY PLANT PLANT PLANT (1) (2) RETAIL FUNCTION (3) DISTRIBUTION PLANT: (4) SERVICES 0 0 0 0 (...

AI summary The document presents a classification of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s rate base, detailing the distribution of assets and liabilities across demand, energy, and customer-related categories. It includes a breakdown of total plant in service, working capital, and deferred charges, concluding with the average rate base figures.

CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026

AI summary This section outlines the classification of the average rate base for the year ending December 31, 2026. It likely involves the categorization of assets and costs that contribute to the rate base used for regulatory proceedings.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026

AI summary The document discusses the classification of the average rate base for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026. This is a regulatory proceeding related to the determination of rates and financial considerations for the utility.

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) INITIAL R/B CLASSIFICATION FURTHER CLASSIFICATION FULLY CLASSIFIED RATE BASE PLANT PLANT DEMAND ENERGY CUSTOMER DEMAND PLANT PLANT PLANT ENERGY CUSTOMER DEMAND PLANT PLANT PLANT...

AI summary The table presents financial data related to the classification of distribution plant assets, including land, easements, substations, poles, lines, transformers, meters, and street lighting, categorized under initial, further, and fully classified rate base classifications.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIA...

AI summary The document presents the allocation of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s average rate base for the year ending December 31, 2026, in thousands of dollars, categorized by different customer classes and financial components such as working capital, deferred charges, and other assets.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) INTERMEDIATE CLASSIFICATION (51) POLE & WIRE DMD/CUST SPLIT 26.00% (52) (53) DEMAND ENERGY CUSTOMER (54) (55) GEN. PROP. ALLOC GEN. 7,935 9,217 0 (56) GEN. PROP. ALLOC TRANS. < 138 kV 0 0 0 (57) GEN...

AI summary The document presents a classification of operating expenses, breaking down costs into categories such as pole and wire demand/customer split, general property allocation for generation, transmission, and distribution, and further categorizing expenses by company, domestic, general, and industrial sectors. The data includes specific monetary figures and references to BCF files for detailed information.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS CLASS : GENERAL RATE BASE (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed COSTS (Source Exh 6) Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (...

AI summary This document presents a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including breakdowns of rate base, variable and fixed costs, and unit costs across different classes such as generation, transmission/distribution, and retail. The analysis includes figures related to fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, as well as total costs and unit costs per kW.h and per month.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 CLASS : LARGE INDUSTRIAL

AI summary This document provides a rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s Large Industrial class for the year ending December 31, 2026. It focuses on the breakdown of rates and associated costs for this specific customer segment.

RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $98,311 $47,459 $4,747 $7...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of rate base costs and associated expenses, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, along with unit costs and total expenses. It includes various line items such as fuel, operating, and capital costs, as well as return on equity and total costs for different segments of the utility system.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION Calendar Month of System Peak 1 FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2

AI summary The document provides a table titled 'ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION' with a row labeled 'FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE' and a value of '2' under the column 'Calendar Month of System Peak'. The context and details surrounding this information are not elaborated.

F (1) TOTAL EXPENSES (2) PROD. EXPENSES (3) TRANS. EXPENSES (4) DIST. EXPENSES (5) RETAIL EXPENSES (6) PROD. WEIGHTS (7) TRANS. WEIGHTS (8) DIST. WEIGHTS (9) RETAIL WEIGHTS (62) DISTRIBUTION -UG Lines 2,900 - - 2,900 - 0.0% 0.0% 0.8% 0.0%...

AI summary The text presents a table summarizing various expenses categorized under distribution, general property, and other line items, including associated weights. It provides details on amounts, percentages, and classifications for different expense categories.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (18)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed financial breakdown for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including various expense and revenue categories such as advocacy expenses, depreciation, interest, taxes, and non-operating revenue. Specific line items and allocations are provided across different customer segments and business areas.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (35) TOT.RATE BASE-DMD. (HV) (36) % RESPONSIBILITY $0 100.00% $0 64.61% $0 3.42% $0 17.75% $0 2.03% $0 1...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the allocation of responsibility percentages across various categories, including total rate base demand, distribution, and generation, with specific figures and percentages for different customer classes and allocation factors labeled as P-15A, P-15B, P-16, P-16B, and P-17.

ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE (9) (10) (11) ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FAC...

AI summary The document presents a detailed allocation of the average rate base across various customer classifications and functions, including distribution, generation, and retail. It includes figures for different categories such as small, general, industrial, and large customers, as well as allocations for working capital, materials, and deferred charges. The data is organized in a table with references to exhibits and other documents.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRI...

AI summary The document outlines the allocation of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, detailing various expense categories such as advocacy, depreciation, interest, and corporate taxes, along with revenue streams like steam and ash sales and other revenue, distributed across different customer classes and allocation factors.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY RATE BASE Variable Fixed COSTS (Source Exh 6) Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand...

AI summary This document presents Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s rate class disaggregation analysis for the year ending December 31, 2026. It includes detailed breakdowns of costs across various categories such as generation, transmission/distribution, and retail, with data on fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, as well as unit costs and total costs.

FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) GENERATION (3) TRANSMISSION (4) DISTRIBUTION (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT CAPITAL (1) PRODUCTION PLANT (2) (3) (4) STEAM HYDRO $806,726 752,403 $806,726.0 $752,402.7 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of the functionalization of the average rate base across various categories including generation, transmission, distribution, and retail. It lists financial figures for different energy sources and infrastructure components, providing a comprehensive overview of capital expenditures and asset allocations.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) INITIAL R/B CLASSIFICATION FURTHER CLASSIFICATION FULLY CLASSIFIED RATE BASE DEM...

AI summary The document outlines the classification of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s average rate base for the year ending December 31, 2027, detailing various components such as transmission, general property plant, and deferred charges. It provides a breakdown of assets and liabilities relevant to rate base calculations.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (1) CUST. CLASSIFI...

AI summary This document presents the allocation of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027, detailing various expense categories such as operating and maintenance, depreciation, interest, corporate taxes, and non-operating revenue across different customer classifications and sizes.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY RATE BASE Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Gener...

AI summary The document presents a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027, breaking down costs across generation, transmission/distribution, and retail segments, including fixed and variable costs, fuel, operating, capital, and return components.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (35) TOT.RATE BASE-DMD. (HV) (36) % RESPONSIBILITY $0 100.00% $0 6...

AI summary The text presents a table outlining the development of allocation factors for the year ending December 31, 2027, detailing total rate base demand across different categories and percentages of responsibility. The table includes various line items such as HV, EHV, and DIST. Non Streetlight, with corresponding allocation factors labeled as P-15A, P-15B, and P-16.

REDACTED ELID Tariff IG IR-7 Attachment 11 Page 92 of 97 (339) ELI 2P-RTP 1,824.69 1,106.00 (482) (483) CASH WORKING CAPITAL (484) CWC % DISTRIBUTION - DOMESTIC 73.8% (485) CWC % DISTRIBUTION - SMALL GENERAL 5.2% (486) CWC % DISTRIBUTION -...

AI summary The document presents a table with data on cash working capital distribution percentages across various customer categories and average customer numbers for different years. It includes distribution percentages for domestic, general, industrial, and municipal customers, as well as average customer counts for 2026 and 2027.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) INITIAL R/B CLASSIFICATION FURTHER CLASSIFICATION FULLY CLASSIFIED RATE BASE DEMAND PLANT ENERGY PLANT CUSTOMER PLANT DEMAND PLANT ENERGY CUSTOM...

AI summary The document presents a classification of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s average rate base, including various line items such as transmission, working capital, and deferred charges. It outlines the distribution of assets across different categories like demand plant, energy plant, and customer plant.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION RATE BASE (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE INDUSTRIAL (9) PHP (10) MUNICIPAL (11)...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the allocation of the average distribution rate base for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including various categories such as street lighting and total demand by customer type. It shows the distribution of costs across different customer segments.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS BY FUNCTIONAL AREAS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 CLASS : DOMESTIC

AI summary This document presents a rate class disaggregation analysis for the Domestic class by functional areas for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026. It outlines the breakdown of costs and revenues associated with the Domestic rate class.

RATE BASE (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Costs Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand ($/kW of Class monthly NCP) Energy (cent/kWh) Customer ($/month) Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $784,077 $368,319.4 $3...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs related to the rate base, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail components. It includes various line items such as fuel costs, operating expenses, capital returns, and total costs, along with unit costs and quantities sold.

CLASS : LARGE GENERAL CLASS : LARGE GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $52,309 $24,...

AI summary This table details the rate base and cost breakdown for a large general class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It outlines variable and fixed costs, unit costs, and total expenses, providing a comprehensive overview of cost components such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs.

CLASS : MUNICIPAL CLASS : MUNICIPAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $17,856 $8,368 $869...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with municipal utilities, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail components. It outlines various cost categories such as fuel, operating, capital, and return, along with total costs and unit costs for energy and demand. This data is used for regulatory proceedings to analyze rate structures and cost recovery.

REVENUE TO EXPENSE COMPARISON (1) TOTAL DMD.RELATED (2) TOTAL ENG.RELATED (3) UNIT COST ENG.RELATED (4) TOTAL CUST.RELATED (5) TOTAL OPER. (6) TOTAL RATE (7) % REVENUE VARIANCE CALC (94) DEFERRED Credits - ARO Hydro (97) DEFERRED Credits -...

AI summary The document presents a revenue to expense comparison, highlighting deferred credits related to various asset retirement obligations (ARO), such as hydro, wind, and transformers, as well as operating expenses and rate base figures. It includes percentages, variances, and totals for different categories, providing an overview of financial allocations and liabilities.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION (162) Distribution BP Substation LIR (163) Distribution BP Substation - Municipal (164) Distribution Primary Voltage - LIR (165) Distribution Primary Voltage - Municipal (166) (15...

AI summary The document provides allocation factor information related to distribution substations, voltage levels, and loss factors under the ELIADC. It includes data on revenue-to-expense ratios and the functionalization and classification of average rate bases.

CLASSIFICATION OF RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) INITIAL CLASSIFICATION DEMAND ENERGY CUSTOMER TOTAL RELATED RELATED RELATED COMPANY PLANT PLANT PLANT (1) RETAIL FUNCTION (2) (3) DISTRIBUTION PLANT: (4) SERVICES 0 0 0 0 (5) METERS 0 0 0 0 (6) T...

AI summary This document presents a classification of the rate base, detailing the distribution of costs across different categories such as demand, energy, and customer-related items. It includes various line items such as working capital, deferred charges, and total retail function, with a total average rate base of $5,894,731.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE

AI summary This section of the document addresses the classification of the average rate base for Nova Scotia Power Inc. It is a key component in determining the financial structure and regulatory framework for the company's operations.

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION (152) Distribution Primary Voltage - LIR (153) Distribution Primary Voltage - Municipal (154) (143) (144) System Coincident 3CP DMD (145) EHV - L...

AI summary The document presents allocation factor information and various exhibits related to revenue to expense ratios and the functionalization of average rate base for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes distribution voltage classifications, loss factors, and detailed breakdowns of rate base allocations.

CLASS : UNMETERED CLASS : UNMETERED RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $11,743 $5,458 $561 $833 $411 $1,806...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of costs for the 'UNMETERED' class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and various cost components such as fuel, operating, capital, and return. It includes metrics like unit costs, energy sales, and demand figures.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION RATE BASE (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE INDUSTRIAL (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) MUNICIPA...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s allocation of average distribution rate base across various categories, including land easements, substations, poles, lines, transformers, services, meters, and street lighting, for different customer classes and segments.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (50) (50) (51) REG. AFFAIRS - ADVOCACY EXPENSE GRANTS IN LIEU DEPRECIATION 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R-2 P-11B EXH 6D (52) (53) (54) IN...

AI summary The table presents financial data for the year ending December 31, 2027, showing zero values across various categories such as advocacy expenses, interest, preferred dividends, corporate taxes, and non-operating revenue. The data includes references to regulatory affairs, depreciation, and deferred charges.

EXHIBIT 6.1 PAGE 6 OF 11 CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL COSTS (Source Exh 6) RATE BASE (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $63,2...

AI summary The exhibit provides a detailed breakdown of costs for the Medium Industrial class, including generation, transmission, and distribution costs, with specific figures on rate base, variable fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return costs, as well as total costs and unit costs per energy and demand.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY RATE BASE Variable Fixed COSTS (Source Exh 6) Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand...

AI summary This document provides a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s rate class disaggregation analysis for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes various cost components such as fuel, operating, capital, and return, along with unit costs and total costs for different segments like generation, transmission/distribution, and retail.

REDACTED 2026 2027 Rate Class As filed in GRA (M12451) If PHP is not Responsib le for FLG2 Costs Difference As filed in GRA (M12451) If PHP is not Responsibl e for FLG2 Costs Difference General Demand 8,208,461 8,653,486 445,025 8,125,533...

AI summary The table compares revenue requirements for different rate classes under the General Rate Application (M12451) for 2026 and 2027, considering scenarios where the Peak Hour Program (PHP) is or is not responsible for Federal Loan Guarantee 2 (FLG2) costs. The differences in revenue requirements are shown for each rate class.

NSPI Responses to Industrial Group Information Requests 1 Request IR-16: 2 3 Reference: N-1, ELID Application, pages 9-11, Dispatchable Rider (DR). 4 5 (a) Please confirm that, under the proposed Dispatchable Rider mechanism, the FAM 6 acc...

AI summary NSPI confirms that under the proposed Dispatchable Rider mechanism, FAM accounting for non-ELID customers would be based on a hypothetical system fuel cost, not actual costs. The response also outlines the anticipated approach to FAM Base Cost of Fuel calculations and the inclusion of PHP's levelized load.

NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-1: 26 While PHP continued to provide PI service under both tariffs, under neither tariff was the value of 27 PI service examined and quantified or the cost of service treatment assoc...

AI summary NSPI responded to NSEB information requests, explaining that it has not conducted a detailed analysis of the value and cost of PI service since the last rate application. Instead, it proposed using a modeled PI valuation of 10 percent as a proxy for reliability benefits.

NSPI Responses to Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. Information Requests 1 Request IR-1: 8 please refer to SR-01 Attachment 3 (Exhibit N-91-(i)); 9 • For 2026 BCF, SR-01 Attachment 5 (Exhibit N-91-(i)); and 10 • For 2027 BCF, SR-01 Attachment...

AI summary NSPI provides responses to information requests from Synapse Energy Economics, Inc., referencing various exhibits and filings related to the 2026 BCF, 2027 BCF, and the COSS methodology. The consultative review of COSS was conducted as directed by the NSEB and led to changes in the COSS as part of the 2026/2027 General Rate Application. The Board's decision was issued in March 2026, and a compliance filing was submitted in April 2026.

NSPI Responses to Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. Information Requests 1 DR is distinguishable from IR in that compliance with the NS Power dispatch schedule is 24 than would have been expected. Also, due to uncertainty associated with the...

AI summary NSPI explains that DR differs from IR in terms of compliance with NS Power's dispatch schedule. A PHP Deferral was requested due to uncertainties around PHP's tariff, the customer's load, and the timing of the Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm project, supported by intervenors in the GRA Settlement Agreement.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. 2026 COST OF SERVICE STUDY ANALYSIS R E F E R E N C E G U I D E EXHIBIT COMPARISON OF REVENUE TO EXPENSE RATIOS 1 FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2 INITIAL CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2A FINAL CLASSIFI...

AI summary The document provides a reference guide for the 2026 Cost of Service Study Analysis by Nova Scotia Power Inc., including exhibits related to revenue to expense ratios, rate base classifications, and allocation factors. It outlines various analyses and functionalizations for operating expenses and distribution systems.

PLANT 1,550,189 0 0 1,550,189 0 0 (35) (36) 4,480,567 2,097,475 831,618 1,550,189 0 1,285 SUB-TOTAL DIST. PLANT (37) (38) SUB-TOTAL TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 2,381,807 831,618 1,550,189 (39) (40) DIRECT GEN. PROPERTY PLANT 86,819 0 2,9...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of various financial and asset-related categories, including plant values, working capital, deferred charges, and credits. It includes figures related to distribution, transmission, generation, and other operational components.

CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) (2) DEMAND (3) INITIAL CLASSIFICATION ENERGY (4) CUSTOMER TOTAL COMPANY RELATED RELATED PLANT PLANT RELATED PLANT (1) (2) Transmission - EHV and HV combined 831,618 831,618 0 0 (3) GENERAL PROPERTY P...

AI summary The document presents a classification of the average rate base, detailing the distribution of assets across different categories such as transmission, general property plant, and working capital. It includes figures for both total company and related plant, highlighting the breakdown of various components like land, easements, and line transformers.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. CLASSIFICATION OF RATE BASE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026

AI summary The document outlines the classification of rate base for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, which is relevant to regulatory proceedings concerning utility rates and financial structures.

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) (2) (3) (4) DEMAND INITIAL CLASSIFICATION ENERGY CUSTOMER TOTAL RELATED RELATED RELATED COMPANY PLANT PLANT PLANT (1) RETAIL FUNCTION (2) (3) DISTRIBUTION PLANT: (4) SERVICES 0 0 0 0 (5) METERS 0 0 0 0 (6) TOT...

AI summary The table presents financial data categorized under different plant and asset classifications, including distribution plant, general property plant, and working capital. It includes values for cash, materials and supplies, deferred charges, and totals for the retail function and average rate base.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) INITIAL R/B CLASSIFICATION FURTHER CLASSIFICATION FULLY CLASSIFIED RATE BASE DEMAND ENERGY CUSTOMER DEMAND ENERGY CUSTOMER DEMAND ENERGY CUSTOME...

AI summary The document presents a classification of the average rate base for Nova Scotia Power Inc., detailing the breakdown of plant values across various categories such as generation, steam, hydro, wind, and general property plant, with associated figures and percentages for fuel classification.

EXHIBIT 2B PAGE 2 of 3 NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) INITIAL R/B CLASSIFICATION FURTHER CLASSIFICATION FULLY C...

AI summary This document presents a classification of the average rate base for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, organized into categories such as Plant, Demand, Energy, and Customer, with further classifications under each.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) INITIAL R/B CLASSIFICATION FURTHER CLASSIFICATION FULLY CLASSIFIED RATE BASE PLA...

AI summary The document presents the classification of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s average rate base for the year ending December 31, 2026, detailing various components such as distribution plant, general property plant, and other related assets.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 2 OF 5 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (29) GEN. PROPERTY PLANT 118,182 80,826 4,451 23,352 1,402 2,588 2,898 1,230 0 333 1,102 P-9 (42) 1,016,360 671,015...

AI summary The table presents data related to general property plant and other categories, including totals, small, general, and large allocations, with specific figures and a reference to 'P-9'.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 5 OF 5 (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC GENERAL (3) SMALL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) MUNICIPAL (11) UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (27) (...

AI summary The table presents various financial and operational metrics across different categories, including total company, domestic general, small, general large, small industrial, medium industrial, industrial large, municipal, and unmetered. It includes details on working capital, fuel, materials and supplies, deferred charges, and allocation factors.

ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION RATE BASE (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL PHP MUNICIPAL UNMETER...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the allocation of the average distribution rate base across various categories, including demand, land easements, substations, poles, lines, transformers, and street lighting. The table includes breakdowns for different customer classes and includes references to exhibits and direct allocations.

ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SUBSTATION RATE BASE (1) TOTAL PLANT (2) DIST. BULK PWR. (3) DIST. GENERAL ( 1) TOT. DIST. SUBSTATIONS $183,948 $169,254 $14,693 ALLOCATION ( 2) DOMESTIC 121,533 111,814 9,719 ( 3) SMALL GENERAL 6,620 6,088...

AI summary The text presents an analysis of the average distribution substation rate base, including detailed allocation of costs across various categories such as domestic, industrial, and municipal. It includes a table with figures and an allocation factor labeled 'D-2B'.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE METER INVESTMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (1) TOTAL CUSTOMERS (2) UNIT METER COST (3) TOTAL COST (4) PERCENT (5) METER COST ($000) ( 1) DOMESTIC 488,926 $129.17 $63,154,593 84.03 $59,...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. details its average meter investment costs for 2026, showing domestic customers account for 84% of total $75.15 million investment. The analysis breaks down costs by customer type, with unit meter costs ranging from $129.17 (domestic) to $1,891.93 (municipal). Unmetered customers represent 1.8% of total customers but no investment.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS CLASS : SMALL GENERAL RATE BASE (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed COSTS (Source Exh 6) Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Genera...

AI summary This document presents a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc. It includes tables with information on rate base, variable and fixed costs, units sold, and unit costs for different classes, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail. The data is organized by categories such as energy, demand, and customer-related costs.

CLASS : LARGE GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $52,378 $25,149 $2,546 $3,757 $1,8...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs related to generation, transmission, distribution, and retail in the context of a regulatory proceeding. It includes tables with data on rate base, variable and fixed costs, and unit costs, providing a comprehensive overview of the financial structure involved.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 CLASS : MUNICIPAL RATE BASE (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Cu...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. provides a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis for the municipal class, breaking down costs into generation, transmission/distribution, and retail components. The analysis includes variable and fixed costs, unit prices, and total expenditures for the year ending December 31, 2026.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL PHP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of allocation factors related to demand, generation, and purchase across various categories such as small, general, and industrial sectors. Percentages of responsibility are calculated for each category, with specific values and exhibits referenced for further details.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. is developing allocation factors for the year ending December 31, 2026. The document includes a detailed table outlining the total rate base demand for various categories, including percentages of responsibility, with allocation factors indicated in the last column.

REDACTED ELID Tariff Synapse IR-30 Attachment 1 Page 91 of 96 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Line # AVERAGE RATE BASE RATE BASE 2025 RATE BASE 2026 (1) STEAM PLANT (2) STEAM PLANT - CWIP 481,584 4,559 543,265 4,744 419,903 4,3...

AI summary The document presents a table outlining average rate base figures for various power plants across 2025 and 2026, including steam, hydro, wind, solar, and gas turbine plants, along with their corresponding CWIP (Construction Work in Progress) values.

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026

AI summary This document presents a detailed listing of input information for Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s Cost of Service Study (COSS) for 2026, including financial data and cost components relevant to regulatory proceedings. It outlines various riders, charges, and adjustments, reflecting the utility's operational and financial structure under Nova Scotia's regulatory framework.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION Calendar Month of System Peak 1 January February March April May June July August September October November December Total 3 CP Demands Energy Requirement Purchased Power- Biomass Relative Shares of Embedded...

AI summary The table presents allocation factor information, including relative shares of embedded costs, energy requirements, and demand across different rate classes and months. It includes figures related to fuel costs, purchased power, and energy-related allocations.

Monthly Energy Allocators Rate Class Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Jun-26 Jul-26 Aug-26 Sep-26 Oct-26 Nov-26 Dec-26 Total Municipal 1.44063% 1.37% 1.28% 1.11% 0.76% 0.77% 0.92% 0.89% 1.00% 1.10% 1.27% 1.28% 1.13% Unmetered BUTU Total...

AI summary The document presents monthly energy allocator percentages for different rate classes from January to December 2026, showing fluctuations in the 'Municipal' category with 'Total' consistently at 100%. The 'Unmetered' and 'BUTU' categories are listed but have no data provided.

Annual Peak of ATL 2,297,508 Annual Energy Requirement of ATL 11,303,785,142 System Coincident Load Factor 56.164608% Rate Base Average 2025 2026 Steam Plant $ 481,584 $ 543,265 $ 419,903 Steam Plant - CWIP $ 4,559 $ 4,744 $ 4,374 Steam En...

AI summary The document presents key metrics for a utility system, including annual peak demand and energy requirements, along with detailed financial data for various plant types and their associated costs over multiple years.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. 2027 COST OF SERVICE STUDY ANALYSIS R E F E R E N C E G U I D E EXHIBIT COMPARISON OF REVENUE TO EXPENSE RATIOS 1 FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2 INITIAL CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2A FINAL CLASSIFI...

AI summary The document outlines the structure and exhibits of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2027 Cost of Service Study Analysis Reference Guide, including various financial and operational analyses such as revenue to expense ratios, rate base classifications, and allocation of operating expenses.

CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE INITIAL CLASSIFICATION DEMAND ENERGY TOTAL RELATED RELATED COMPANY PLANT PLANT (1) Transmission - EHV and HV combined 1,000,899 1,000,899 (2) 0 0 0 0 CUSTOMER RELATED PLANT 0 0 (3) GENERAL PROPERTY PLANT...

AI summary The document presents a classification of the average rate base, detailing various components such as transmission, distribution, and plant in service, along with associated working capital and deferred charges. The table includes values for different categories of assets and liabilities, categorized under demand, energy, and total related items.

CLASSIFICATION OF RATE BASE (1) (2) (3) (4) INITIAL CLASSIFICATION DEMAND ENERGY CUSTOMER TOTAL RELATED RELATED RELATED COMPANY PLANT PLANT PLANT (1) RETAIL FUNCTION (2) (3) DISTRIBUTION PLANT: (4) SERVICES 0 0 0 0 (5) METERS 0 0 0 0 (6) T...

AI summary The document presents a classification of the rate base, categorizing it into demand, energy, and customer-related components. It includes detailed breakdowns of various assets and liabilities, such as general property plant, working capital, and deferred charges, with corresponding monetary values. The total average rate base is reported as $5,894,731.

ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE INDUSTRIAL (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) MUNICIPAL (11) UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FAC...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of the allocation of the average rate base across different demand classifications and generation functions, including steam, hydro, wind, and other plants, along with associated costs and allocation factors.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIA...

AI summary The document provides an allocation of the average rate base for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027, with detailed figures across various categories such as transmission, domestic, and industrial sectors.

ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE...

AI summary The document presents the allocation of the average rate base for the year ending December 31, 2027, categorized by different energy classifications and plant types. It includes figures for various generation functions such as steam, hydro, wind, and gas turbine plants, along with allocation factors for each category.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION RATE BASE (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE INDUSTRIAL (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) MUNICIPA...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of the allocation of the average distribution rate base for Nova Scotia Power Inc. across various categories, including different customer types and infrastructure components, with allocation factors provided for each.

ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SUBSTATION RATE BASE (1) TOTAL PLANT (2) DIST. BULK PWR. (3) DIST. GENERAL ( 1) TOT. DIST. SUBSTATIONS $192,024 $176,685 $15,338 ALLOCATION ( 2) DOMESTIC 128,927 118,615 10,312 ( 3) SMALL GENERAL 6,961 6,40...

AI summary The text presents an analysis of the average distribution substation rate base, including allocations across different categories such as domestic, industrial, and municipal. The table provides detailed breakdowns of costs, and an allocation factor is mentioned as 'D-2B'.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) TOTAL PROD. TRANS. DIST. RETAIL DIRECT ALLOCATION EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES FACTOR...

AI summary The document outlines Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s functionalization of operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2027, detailing various expense categories such as fuel, purchased power, power production, corporate groups, customer operations, and customer service.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES WEIGHTS WEIGHTS...

AI summary The document presents the functionalization of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027, categorized into production, transmission, distribution, and retail expenses, with corresponding weight percentages for each category.

REDACTED ELID Tariff Synapse IR-30 Attachment 3 Page 29 of 95 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) NOVA SCOTIA POWER FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERA FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEM (IN THOUSANDS OF DOL

AI summary The document is a redacted portion of a Nova Scotia Power functionalization of operations report for the year ending December, presented in thousands of dollars. Key details are omitted due to confidentiality.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DEMAND EXPENSES (3) ENERGY EXPENSES (4) CUSTOMER EXPENSES DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION (1) Before Streetlights: (2) SUBSTATIONS $2,171 $2,171 $0 - (3) OVERHEAD LINES Before Storm Expense...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of operating expenses categorized into demand, energy, and customer expenses for the distribution function. It includes depreciation, interest, taxes, and other financial details, with a subtotal for distribution expenses and a mention of a redacted tariff attachment.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (22) PREFERRED DIVIDENDS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P-14 (23) CORPORATE T...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s allocation of operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2027, including corporate taxes, preferred dividends, and various revenue and adjustment items such as interruptible rider demand adjustments and ELI 2P-RTP demand adjustments.

CLASS : DOMESTIC CLASS : DOMESTIC RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Costs Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand ($/kW of Class monthly NCP) Energy (cent/kWh) Customer ($/mont...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs related to generation, transmission, distribution, and retail services for a domestic class. It includes line items for fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, as well as unit costs for energy and demand. The data is presented in a tabular format and includes various cost categories and subtotals.

CLASS : SMALL GENERAL CLASS : SMALL GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $54,508 $23,...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with generation, transmission, distribution, and retail operations, including various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs. It includes unit costs, total costs, and energy requirements, as well as information on kW and MWh sales.

CLASS : GENERAL CLASS : GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $330,244 $143,464 $16,54...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with energy generation, transmission, distribution, and retail operations, including various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs. The data includes figures for total generation, transmission, and distribution costs, along with unit costs and energy sales metrics.

CLASS : SMALL INDUSTRIAL CLASS : SMALL INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $38,73...

AI summary The text provides a detailed breakdown of costs associated with the Small Industrial rate class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It includes various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, as well as unit cost calculations and total costs for the period.

CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $62,...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of cost structures for the Medium Industrial class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It includes figures for various cost components such as fuel, operating, capital, and return on investment, along with unit costs and total costs for energy and demand. The data is organized in a table format and appears to be part of a regulatory proceeding document.

CLASS : LARGE INDUSTRIAL CLASS : LARGE INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $101,6...

AI summary The document presents a detailed cost breakdown for the Large Industrial rate class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, with various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return costs, along with unit costs and total expenses. It also references the ELID Tariff and Synapse IR-30 Attachment 3.

CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $44,034 $19,407 $2...

AI summary The document presents a detailed cost breakdown for the ELI 2P-RTP class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It includes figures for fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return costs, along with unit costs and total costs for energy and demand. The data is organized in a table format and includes references to exhibits and other documents.

CLASS : MUNICIPAL CLASS : MUNICIPAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $18,322 $7,901 $903...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with the Municipal class in the Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It includes figures for variable fuel, operating, capital, fixed return, and total costs, as well as unit costs and energy requirements.

CLASS : UNMETERED CLASS : UNMETERED RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fixed Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $11,776 $5,116 $580 $893 $409 $1,882...

AI summary The document presents a detailed cost breakdown for the 'UNMETERED' class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It outlines various components such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with unit costs and total expenses for different segments of the energy system.

CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $1,507,079 $653,181.724 $74,955 $114,307 $52,305 $...

AI summary The table presents a detailed breakdown of costs and rate base components for a utility company, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail segments. It includes figures for energy usage, demand, unit costs, and various cost categories such as fuel, operating, capital, and return. The data is part of a regulatory proceeding and includes a reference to the ELID Tariff and Synapse Energy Economics, Inc.

EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 1 OF 3 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (37)...

AI summary The text presents a table detailing total rate base demand and responsibility percentages across various categories, including small, general, medium, and large industrial segments, with allocation factors and associated figures. The table includes multiple entries with percentages and monetary values.

EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 2 OF 3 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) T...

AI summary The text presents a table with various rate base and responsibility percentages across different categories, including total rate base for engineering (HV), distribution, retail, and poles-demand, with corresponding percentages of responsibility. The table includes allocations and factors labeled with references such as P-18A and P-19.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) Line # AVERAGE RATE BASE RATE BASE 2026 RATE BASE 2027 (1) STEAM PLANT (2) STEAM PLANT - CWIP (3) STEAM E...

AI summary The document provides a detailed listing of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s C.O.S.S. input information for the year ending December 31, 2027, including rate base figures for various power plants and associated infrastructure.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (207) (293) CORPORATE TAXES (294) RETAINED EARNINGS 11,008 212,356 Allowance for Funds Net (17,343) 154,0...

AI summary The document presents a detailed listing of input information for Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s Cost of Service Study (COSS) for the year ending December 31, 2027, including various financial and operational data points such as taxes, retained earnings, interruption costs, and customer solutions allocators.

REDACTED ELID Tariff Synapse IR-30 Attachment 4 Page 2 of 15 # iuel Co st of Se ervice Al locatio n of Fue el Expen ses am ong Rate e Classes FOR THE YEAR ENDING I DECEMBER 31, 2027 COLUMN 0 P Q R s Т U V w x Y Z AA AB Fuel- related C o st...

AI summary This table presents the allocation of fuel expenses among rate classes for the year ending December 31, 2027, including breakdowns of fixed energy-related and demand-related costs, total fuel-related costs, and other associated expenses and revenues.

Annual Peak of ATL 2,288,527 Annual Energy Requirement of ATL 10,656,168,727 Annual Energy Requirement of ATL 10,656,168,727 System Coincident Load Factor 53.15% Rate Base Average 2026 2027 Steam Plant $ 458,622 $ 419,903 $ 497,342 Steam P...

AI summary The text presents data on the Annual Peak and Annual Energy Requirement of ATL, along with detailed tables outlining various plant and infrastructure costs, including Steam, Hydro, Wind, Gas Turbine, and Battery plants, as well as associated CWIP (Construction Work in Progress) costs for the years 2026 and 2027.

1 Request IR-3: 2 3 Reference: N-2, Evidence of C. Fitzhenry and M. Gorman, page 3. 4 5 Preamble: PHP's consultant, Brubaker & Associates, Inc., states that the current ELID R/C 6 ratio is 1.04373 and recommends an R/C ratio of 1.0 "ensuri...

AI summary PHP argues that a new ATL tariff class should start with an R/C ratio of 1.0 to avoid cross-subsidies and ensure competitive neutrality, citing the Principle of Cost-Causality. It distinguishes this from past cases where gradualism was applied to protect existing classes.

- 14 A. Yes. PHP noted that "[f]orecasting the required amount of annual energy for more than one year - in advance is challenging due to the nature of the paper market."80 15 Consider, too, that PHP indicates that - its forecasted load fo...

AI summary PHP acknowledges the difficulty in forecasting annual energy requirements more than a year in advance due to the paper market's nature. It also notes a 5% reduction in its 2026 forecast compared to the one provided to NSPI for the General Rate Application proceeding.

n operational foundation (Bowman, approximate average PHP DATE FILED: July 8, 2026 Page 8 of 25 InterGroup Evidence (CA Consultant), page 6. The Application at pages 5-6, provided "[i]t is proposed that the PHP demand determinant be review...

AI summary The document discusses the review and setting of the PHP demand determinant as part of the GRA process or Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM). It references NS Power's proposal for a standardized, formula-based metric for the 3CP demand determinant and mentions the Board's directive for NS Power to file an application for the ELIADC successor tariff by December 31, 2025.

to M12661, Exhibit N-1, the Application submitted by NS Power, Section 3.1 Consistency with Established Rate-making Practice in Nova Scotia, starting on page 15 of 19, and please answer the following: 1. Confirm if the components listed as...

AI summary The text outlines several requests related to NS Power's application, focusing on the ELID Tariff and its components, including the Customer Charge, Interruptible Rider credit, and DR credit. It asks for definitions, calculation methods, and comparisons of credits under different mechanisms, as well as clarification on cost inclusion and reporting practices.

Request IR-6: - Considering the circumstance where the application is not approved, or considered not to be - acceptable by PHP, and the ELIADC is not extended, and no new BTL rate exists on January 1, - 2027, what is NS Power's understand...

AI summary The text asks NS Power about the default rate for service to PHP if the application is not approved, the ELIADC is not extended, and no new BTL rate exists by January 1, 2027.

ctice for pricing of the interruptible credit? 2. Please explain why PHP’s interruptible credit should differ from the LIIR Tariff (excluding the priority interruptibility premium)? Request IR-2: 1. Please provide COSS and resulting tariff...

AI summary The text outlines several requests related to the pricing of interruptible credit, tariff design, and cost-of-service models for PHP, including adjustments to capacity charges, revenue-to-cost ratios, and implications for deferral account balances. These requests are part of a regulatory proceeding involving Nova Scotia Power Inc.

load levels NSPI considers reasonable for each year. 3. For 2026 and 2027, please provide a version based on PHP BTL, using the updated PHP estimates. Reference: N-1, ELID Application, page 7. Preamble: The Application indicates that the E...

AI summary The text requests clarification on the ELID tariff application, COSS modelling assumptions, and potential economic risks associated with ELID energy consumption patterns. It also asks for confirmation of expected load factors for ELID by 2027.

iring priority interruptible service (approximately $500,000 annually as modeled in the GRA COSS), the Company considers this to be an area that requires more review and is premature to discontinue.

AI summary The company acknowledges the annual cost of interruptible service priority (approximately $500,000 as modeled in the GRA COSS) but believes it requires further review before considering discontinuation.

avoided peaker cost used in determining the proposed $7.661/kVA monthly credit for both Large Industrial Interruptible and for ELID is out of date and undervalues the benefit of interruptible load. 1. Please indicate whether NSPI considers...

AI summary The document raises concerns about the outdated nature of the $7.661/kVA monthly credit for Large Industrial Interruptible and ELID customers, suggesting it undervalues interruptible load benefits. It requests NSPI's position on the matter and explores potential scenarios for updating the rate, considering fairness and practicality.

14 Request IR-3: - 15 Reference: N-2, Evidence of C. Fitzhenry and M. Gorman, page 3. - 16 Preamble: PHP's consultant, Brubaker & Associates, Inc., states that the current ELID 17 R/C ratio is 1.04373 and recommends an R/C ratio of 1.0 " e...

AI summary The text outlines several requests from a regulatory proceeding, including inquiries about the R/C ratio, interruptible credit calculations, and the impact of reducing PHP's demand determinant on revenue requirements and customer classes. These requests are aimed at ensuring transparency and proper cost allocation.

Reference: N-1, ELID Application, page 3. Preamble: NSPI’s Application states that "[t]he Tariff costing and billing parameters are applied as noted in the Settlement Agreement (SA) which underpins the Company's 2026-2027 General Rate Appl...

AI summary The document discusses the consistency of the ELID Tariff with the Settlement Agreement (M12451), the reasonableness of estimated system savings from PHP's load dispatch, and the recommended R/C ratio for ELID. It includes questions for PHP and BAI on these topics.

a round of IRs on intervenor and Board Counsel consultants' evidence, and reply evidence from both NS Power and PHP. The process established by the Board has now been underway for nearly seven months. Importantly, this process is in additi...

AI summary A round of intervenor and Board Counsel consultants' evidence, along with reply evidence from NS Power and PHP, is being reviewed. This process is separate from the 2026-2027 General Rate Application (GRA), which involved extensive consultation and led to the ELID Tariff. The IG's request revisits issues already discussed during the GRA process.

derlying the proposed ATL tariff. The rationale outlined in the IG's request largely revisits issues that were extensively detailed and explored during the GRA process and throughout this proceeding. First, the IG points to the existence o...

AI summary The IG's request for an oral hearing is based on differing expert opinions and unresolved issues such as the demand determinant, IR credit, DR design, and PI compensation. However, the Company argues that these issues were already thoroughly addressed during the GRA process and that an oral hearing is not necessary. The Company also confirms its agreement with the GRA Settlement Agreement's ELID tariff parameters.

tariff to be filed and in place by January 1, 2027,"[1](#page-1-0) the Company agrees, which is precisely why its application adopts the ELID Tariff parameters prescribed in the Settlement Agreement. Second, the IG suggests there are signi...

AI summary The Company agrees to file a tariff by January 1, 2027, based on the ELID Tariff parameters from the Settlement Agreement. The IG raises concerns about factual disputes and the complexity of the proposed tariff, but the Company argues that these are differences in expert judgment and not credibility issues. The tariff design has been established through the GRA process and builds on existing frameworks.