59945Board Order
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IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and - IN THE MATTER OF the Application of the Town of Lunenburg on behalf of its Electric Utility for approval of a change to the flow through formula used to calculate amendments to its Schedule...
AI summary The Town of Lunenburg seeks approval to modify the flow-through formula for calculating rate amendments to recover costs from Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's rate increases. The application is under the Public Utilities Act, focusing on adjusting the formula to align with incurred costs.
ORDER WHEREAS the Town of Lunenburg, on behalf of its Electric Utility, (the "Applicant", the "Lunenburg Electric Utility") made application to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") on August 27, 2010, to amend the formula...
AI summary The Town of Lunenburg (Lunenburg Electric Utility) requested approval to amend its rate formula to pass through NSPI's municipal rate class increases. The Board approved the change, allowing the utility to adjust rates based on forecasted costs and revenue requirements using a two-step formula. The new formula became effective November 1, 2010, with requirements for submitting detailed forecasts and analyses.
For Domestic Time of Use Rates the following will apply: On peak charges are twice the Regular Domestic tail block rate; Shoulder charges are equal to the Regular Domestic tail block rate; The off-peak charges are set using the following f...
AI summary Domestic Time of Use Rates establish on-peak charges at twice the Regular Domestic tail block rate, shoulder charges equal to the Regular Domestic rate, and off-peak charges calculated via a formula involving NSPI's kWh purchase price, FAM/DSM adjustments, and a 4% loss factor. The structure defines pricing tiers and adjustment mechanisms for time-based billing.
DOMESTIC SERVICE Service Charge: $9.61 per month. Energy Rates: 10.965 cents per kilowatt hour for the first 200 kilowatt hours per month. 9.845 cents for all additional consumption, but in no case shall the average price per kilowatt hour...
AI summary The Domestic Service rate structure includes a $9.61 monthly service charge, tiered energy rates (10.965 cents/kWh for first 200 kWh, 9.845 cents/kWh thereafter), a minimum bill of $9.61, and applicability to residential use with non-residential loads under 500 watts.
SMALL GENERAL Base Charge: $10.57 per month. Energy Rates: 9.845 cents per kilowatt hour for all consumption. Minimum Bill: $10.57 per month. Availability: The Small General rate shall be applicable to power and energy where energy use doe...
AI summary The Small General rate includes a $10.57 monthly base charge, 9.845 cents/kWh energy rate, a $10.57 minimum bill, and applies to customers using ≤12,000 kWh/year. Rates are structured with fixed and variable components tied to annual energy consumption thresholds.
GENERAL Demand Charge: $7.20 per month per kW of maximum demand. Energy Charge: 12.285 cents per kW hour for the first 100 kW hours per month per kW of maximum demand. 8.165 cents per kilowatt hour for all additional consumption. Minimum B...
AI summary The General rate structure includes a $7.20/month demand charge per kW of maximum demand, tiered energy charges (12.285 cents/kWh for first 100 kWh/month per kW, 8.165 cents/kWh for additional consumption), a $21.20/month minimum bill, and applicability for customers consuming over 12,000 kWh/year with demand ≤250 kW.
LARGE GENERAL Demand Charge: $8.54 per month per kilowatt of maximum demand. 10.435 cents per kW hour for the first 1 00 kilowatt hours per month per kilowatt of maximum demand. 7.425 cents per kW hour for all additional consumption. Minim...
AI summary The Large General rate structure includes a $8.54 monthly demand charge per kW, tiered energy rates (10.435 cents/kWh for first 1,000 kWh/month and 7.425 cents/kWh thereafter), and a $8.54 minimum charge per kW of maximum demand. The rate applies to customers with demand exceeding 250 kW where other rates are not applicable.
DOMESTIC SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE (OPTIONAL)
AI summary The document introduces an optional time-of-day rate structure for domestic service, indicating a potential regulatory consideration for Nova Scotia's electricity pricing models.
December. January and February 07:00 am to 1 :00 pm 19.69 cents per kilowatt hour 1 :00 pm to 4:00 pm 9.845 cents per kilowatt hour 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm 19.69 cents per kilowatt hour 10:00 pm to 7:00 am 6.47 cents per kilowatt hour The abov...
AI summary The document outlines time-of-use electricity rates for weekdays and weekends/holidays, with higher rates during peak hours (7-10 AM, 1-4 PM, 4 PM-10 PM) and lower rates during off-peak hours (10 PM-7 AM) and weekends/holidays. Weekday rates vary between 6.47 and 19.69 cents per kWh.
March to November 7:00 am to 10:00 pm 9.845 cents per kilowatt hour 10:00 pm to 7:00 am 6.47 cents per kilowatt hour The above rates apply weekdays (Monday through Friday inclusive), excluding statutory holidays. For Saturdays, Sundays, an...
AI summary The document outlines time-of-use electricity rates: 9.845 cents/kWh for weekday peak hours (7:00 am–10:00 pm) and 6.47 cents/kWh for off-peak hours (10:00 pm–7:00 am) and weekends/holidays. Rates exclude statutory holidays and apply to weekdays only.
The Street and Yard Lighting rate shall be applicable to the supply of outdoor illumination on a dusk-to-dawn schedule involving approximately 4,000 hours burning time per year and shall include maintenance of equipment and lamp renewals....
AI summary The Street and Yard Lighting rate applies to outdoor illumination on a dusk-to-dawn schedule, involving about 4,000 hours of burning time annually, and includes maintenance and lamp renewals.
59945Board Order
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ORDER WHEREAS the Town of Lunenburg, on behalf of its Electric Utility, (the "Applicant", the "Lunenburg Electric Utility") made application to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") on August 27, 2010, to amend the formula...
AI summary The Town of Lunenburg (Lunenburg Electric Utility) applied to amend its rate formula to pass through NSPI's municipal rate class increases. The Board approved the amendment, deeming it fair and reasonable for accurate revenue recovery. The new formula uses factors like forecasted power costs and NSPI-approved increases to adjust rates without public hearings.
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR ELECTRIC SUPPLY & SERVICES (Effective for services rendered on and after November 1, 201 0)
AI summary The Schedule of Rates for Electric Supply & Services, effective November 1, 2010, outlines pricing structures for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI). This document forms part of a regulatory proceeding related to electricity service rates in Nova Scotia.
RATES All bills are due and payable when rendered. All unpaid accounts are subject to overdue interest charges in accordance with Regulation 5.2 - "Payment of bills, overdue interest charges, and returned payment charge". In this Schedule,...
AI summary The document outlines rate adjustment mechanisms for Lunenburg Electric Utility, allowing the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board to amend rates without a public hearing using a formula based on NSPI's power costs and revenue forecasts. Overdue bills are subject to interest charges under Regulation 5.2.
Nova Scotia Power Inc. ("NSPI") Municipal Rate Class Adjustments to Demand Side Management and Fuel Adjustment Mechanism In order to recover Demand Side Management ("DSM") and Fuel Adjustment Mechanism ("FAM") adjustments due to Nova Scoti...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) seeks to adjust municipal rate classes for Demand Side Management (DSM) and Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) based on formulas involving DSM/FAM rates, kWh purchases, and cost adjustments. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board may amend rates without a public hearing following notification by Lunenburg Town Council.
For Domestic Time of Use Rates the following will apply: On peak charges are twice the Regular Domestic tail block rate; Shoulder charges are equal to the Regular Domestic tail block rate; The off-peak charges are set using the following f...
AI summary Domestic Time of Use Rates set on-peak charges at twice the Regular Domestic rate, shoulder charges equal to the Regular rate, and off-peak charges calculated via a formula involving NSPI's kWh purchase price, FAM/DSM adjustments, and a 4% loss factor.
DOMESTIC SERVICE Service Charge: $9.61 per month. Energy Rates: 10.965 cents per kilowatt hour for the first 200 kilowatt hours per month. 9.845 cents for all additional consumption, but in no case shall the average price per kilowatt hour...
AI summary The Domestic Service rate structure includes a $9.61 monthly service charge, tiered energy pricing (10.965¢/kWh for first 200 kWh/month, 9.845¢/kWh thereafter), a $9.61 minimum bill, and eligibility criteria for residential use. Non-residential loads under 500 watts may qualify for the Domestic rate.
SMALL GENERAL Base Charge: $10.57 per month. Energy Rates: 9.845 cents per kilowatt hour for all consumption. Minimum Bill: $10.57 per month. Availability: The Small General rate shall be applicable to power and energy where energy use doe...
AI summary The Small General rate includes a $10.57 monthly base charge, 9.845 cents/kWh energy rate, a $10.57 minimum bill, and applies to customers with annual energy use not exceeding 12,000 kWh.
GENERAL Demand Charge: $7.20 per month per kW of maximum demand. Energy Charge: 12.285 cents per kW hour for the first 100 kW hours per month per kW of maximum demand. 8.165 cents per kilowatt hour for all additional consumption. Minimum B...
AI summary The General rate structure includes a $7.20/month demand charge per kW of maximum demand, tiered energy charges (12.285 cents/kWh for first 100 kWh/month per kW, 8.165 cents/kWh for additional consumption), a $21.20/month minimum bill, and applies to customers with annual consumption exceeding 12,000 kWh/year and maximum demand ≤250 kW.
LARGE GENERAL Demand Charge: $8.54 per month per kilowatt of maximum demand. 10.435 cents per kW hour for the first 1 00 kilowatt hours per month per kilowatt of maximum demand. 7.425 cents per kW hour for all additional consumption. Minim...
AI summary The Large General rate structure includes a $8.54/month demand charge per kW of maximum demand, 10.435 cents/kWh for the first 1,000 kWh/month, 7.425 cents/kWh for additional consumption, and a $8.54/kW minimum charge. It applies to demand exceeding 250 kW where other rates are not applicable.
DOMESTIC SERVICE TIME-OF-DAY RATE (OPTIONAL)
AI summary The document introduces an optional time-of-day rate structure for domestic service, indicating a potential focus on rate design and pricing strategies for residential customers in Nova Scotia. The heading suggests exploration of tariff options that vary based on usage timing.
December. January and February 07:00 am to 1 :00 pm 19.69 cents per kilowatt hour 1 :00 pm to 4:00 pm 9.845 cents per kilowatt hour 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm 19.69 cents per kilowatt hour 10:00 pm to 7:00 am 6.47 cents per kilowatt hour The abov...
AI summary The document outlines time-varying electricity rates for weekdays (Monday-Friday) in Nova Scotia, with peak rates of 19.69 cents/kWh during morning and evening hours, 9.85 cents/kWh during midday, and 6.47 cents/kWh during off-peak hours (10 PM-7 AM). Weekends, holidays, and statutory holidays are billed at the off-peak rate of 6.47 cents/kWh.
March to November 7:00 am to 10:00 pm 9.845 cents per kilowatt hour 10:00 pm to 7:00 am 6.47 cents per kilowatt hour The above rates apply weekdays (Monday through Friday inclusive), excluding statutory holidays. For Saturdays, Sundays, an...
AI summary The document outlines time-of-use electricity rates: 9.845 cents/kWh from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm and 6.47 cents/kWh from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am on weekdays. Weekends, Sundays, and statutory holidays all use the lower 6.47 cents/kWh rate.
MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE The minimum monthly charge shall be $18.21
AI summary The minimum monthly charge is set at $18.21. This represents a specific rate component established in the regulatory proceeding.
AVAILABILITY This rate is only available to customers employing Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) equipment and electric in-floor radiant (i. e. hydronic) heating systems utilizing time shifting technology approved by the Utility. Document: 1...
AI summary The rate is restricted to customers using Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) equipment and electric in-floor radiant heating systems with approved time-shifting technology, as determined by the Utility. Document 182497 outlines this availability under Schedule A of Lunenburg Electric Utility Rates.
The Street and Yard Lighting rate shall be applicable to the supply of outdoor illumination on a dusk-to-dawn schedule involving approximately 4,000 hours burning time per year and shall include maintenance of equipment and lamp renewals....
AI summary The Street and Yard Lighting rate is defined for outdoor illumination on a dusk-to-dawn schedule, with approximately 4,000 hours of burning time annually, and includes equipment maintenance and lamp renewals.