Topic:"Rate Design" in M03683

November 5, 2010 Nancy McNeil Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3 rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: 2011 Annually Adjusted Rates (AARs) Load Following (LF)...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) submits proposed 2011 annually adjusted rates (AARs) for Load Following, 1P-RTP, BUTU, and Spill tariffs. Fuel costs exclude export/gas trading effects, with non-fuel data disclosed and fuel data confidential. No customers currently use these tariffs. NSPI requests approval for 2011 implementation.

Load Following portion of GRLF Tariff There are currently two customers taking energy under the LF portion of the Generation Replacement and Load Following (GRLF) tariff in 2010, representing approximately $0.8 million in revenue. In addit...

AI summary The Load Following portion of the GRLF tariff serves two customers with $0.8M in revenue, while Bowater Mersey Paper Company is eligible for Additional Energy purchases. The Generation Replacement portion uses NSPI's marginal costs without Board approval. The LF rate is proposed to decrease by 5.3% in 2011 due to changes in marginal generation mix and variable costs.

One Part RTP Tariffs While there are currently no customers taking service under IP-RTP tariffs and NSPI does not forecast any uptake under these tariffs for 2011, the tariffs remain available for use by eligible customer classes. There ar...

AI summary The document discusses the One Part Real Time Price (1P-RTP) tariffs, which are currently unused but available for eligible customers. These tariffs include energy charges based on hourly marginal costs and fixed cost adders to recover non-fuel related costs and adjust for fuel cost imbalances. The volatility in the differential between hourly marginal and avoided fuel costs leads to fluctuations in the adders.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: The Application by NSPI for Approval of Annually Adjusted Rates

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is considering NSPI's application for approval of annually adjusted rates under the Public Utilities Act. The proceeding involves regulatory review of rate structures and compliance with provincial legislation.

AND UPON IT APPEARING that: - 1. The current anticipated incremental cost of generation for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011, including transmission losses, will be 5.734 cents/kW.h and in addition an adder covering operatin...

AI summary The document outlines the anticipated incremental generation cost for 2011, including transmission losses and an adder for operating costs, totaling 6.234 cents/kW.h until December 31, 2011.

AND UPON IT APPEARING that: 1. The fixed cost adders for the One Part EHV Real Time Pricing Tariff will be as follows: On-peak (7:00am-11:00pm, non-holiday weekdays) 5.977¢/kW.h Off-peak (11:00pm - 7:00am, non-holiday weekdays) 0.289 ¢ /kW...

AI summary The document sets fixed cost adders for the One Part EHV Real Time Pricing Tariff, effective January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011. On-peak rates are 5.977¢/kW.h, and off-peak rates are 0.289¢/kW.h. These adders are based on projected 2011 expenses and prior approvals.

ENERGY CHARGE NSPI's actual hourly marginal energy costs, plus the following fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage: On-peak (7:00am - 11:00pm, non-holiday weekdays): 5.977 ¢ /kWh Off-peak (11:00pm - 7:00am, non-holiday weekdays)...

AI summary NSPI's energy charge includes on-peak (5.977¢/kWh) and off-peak (0.289¢/kWh) fixed cost adders, with weekend/holiday rates matching off-peak. Adders are annually submitted to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for approval. A 32¢/kVA credit applies for customer-owned transformers during peak demand.

ONE PART EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF POWER FACTOR CONSTANT POWER FACTOR CONSTANT 90-100% 1.0000 65-70% 1.1255 80-90% 1.0230 60-65% 1.1785 75-80% 1.0500 55-60% 1.2455 70-75% 1.0835 50-55% 1.3335 - (8) The Company reserves th...

AI summary The document outlines a tariff for One Part Extra High Voltage Real Time Pricing, including a table of power factor constants and a provision allowing the company to establish separate service agreements for specific issues.

ENERGY CHARGE NSPI's actual hourly marginal energy costs, plus the following fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage: On-peak (7:00am - 11:00pm, non-holiday weekdays): 5.780 ¢ /kWh Off-peak (11:00pm - 7:00am, non-holiday weekdays)...

AI summary NSPI's energy charges include on-peak and off-peak rates with fixed cost adders, annually submitted to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. A credit is applied for customer-owned transformers.

ONE PART HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF POWER FACTOR CONSTANT POWER FACTOR CONSTANT 90-100% 1.0000 65-70% 1.1255 80-90% 1.0230 60-65% 1.1785 75-80% 1.0500 55-60% 1.2455 70-75% 1.0835 50-55% 1.3335 - (8) The Company reserves the righ...

AI summary The document outlines the power factor constants for the One Part High Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff, along with a provision allowing the Company to establish separate service agreements for specific issues affecting the Company and its customers.

ENERGY CHARGE NSPI's actual hourly marginal energy costs, plus the following fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage: On-peak (7:00am - 11:00pm, non-holiday weekdays): 8.187 ¢ /kWh Off-peak (11:00pm - 7:00am, non-holiday weekdays)...

AI summary NSPI's energy charge includes hourly marginal costs plus fixed adders for on-peak (8.187¢/kWh) and off-peak (2.147¢/kWh) usage, with weekend/holiday rates set to off-peak levels. Adders are annually budgeted and submitted to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for approval. A 32¢/kVA credit applies for customer-owned transformers during peak demand.

ONE PART DISTRIBUTION VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF POWER FACTOR CONSTANT POWER FACTOR CONSTANT 90-100% 1.0000 65-70% 1.1255 80-90% 1.0230 60-65% 1.1785 75-80% 1.0500 55-60% 1.2455 70-75% 1.0835 50-55% 1.3335 - (8) The Company reserves...

AI summary The document outlines a table with power factor constants and a statement regarding the company's right to establish separate service agreements when necessary for the benefit of the company and its customers.

REAL TIME PRICING BACK-UP INFORMATION R P- 1 D A P T L A C R E D F N O TI A L U C R O 1 01 2 Approved Year 2010 Rates Proposed Year 2011 Rates All classes exlcude the GRLF customers. The EHV class also excludes Mersey and ELI 2P-RTP custom...

AI summary The document provides a comparison between approved 2010 rates and proposed 2011 rates for various cost components related to real-time pricing, including transmission, generation, and customer costs. The table highlights changes in cost functional areas adjusted for fuel cost imbalance in cents per kWh.

CUSTOMER CHARGE The monthly customer charge under this tariff is calculated according to the following formula: Monthly customer charge = forecast annual administration costs forecast number of customers subscribed \ 12 This charge will be...

AI summary The monthly customer charge is calculated using a formula involving forecast annual administration costs and the number of customers, set at $3,656.25/month from January 2011 to December 2011.

DEMAND CHARGE $5.286 per month, per kilowatt (kW) of billing demand measured on an average hourly basis. Contracted firm demand requirement is defined as the demand (kW) requested by the wholesale customer (or aggregate customer group) and...

AI summary The document outlines the demand charge structure at $5.286 per month per kilowatt of billing demand. It defines contracted firm demand and billing demand using a formula that incorporates planning reserve, customer demand, generating capacity, and capacity factor.

ENERGY CHARGE The energy charge shall be the Company's forecast average annual marginal energy costs as approved for use with the GRLF rate.

AI summary The energy charge is defined as the Company's forecast average annual marginal energy costs approved for use with the GRLF rate. This establishes the methodology for calculating energy charges based on forecasted costs tied to generation replacement and load following programs.

MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE The minimum monthly charge will be the customer charge plus the demand charge.

AI summary The minimum monthly charge is defined as the sum of the customer charge and the demand charge. This calculation forms part of the regulatory proceeding related to Nova Scotia's electricity pricing structures.

WHOLESALE MARKET NON-DISPATCHABLE SUPPLIER SPILL TARIFF

AI summary The document outlines the Wholesale Market Non-dispatchable Supplier Spill Tariff, a regulatory framework involving Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) and the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSURB). It addresses pricing mechanisms for non-dispatchable energy suppliers, with implications for real-time pricing (RTP) and backup/top-up (BUTU) processes.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Cost Salary $50,000 Fringe Benefits 17% $8,500 Salary (including fringe benefits) $58,500 Adminsitrative Overhead 50% $29,250 Forecast Cost $87,750 Administrative Charge Under Spill Rate Annual Cost (50% of total...

AI summary The text presents cost calculations related to Full Time Equivalent (FTE) costs, administrative charges under the Spill Rate, and customer charges under the Backup/Top-up Rate. It includes salary, fringe benefits, administrative overhead, and monthly customer charges for different rate scenarios.

One Part RTP Tariffs While there are currently no customers taking service under IP-RTP tariffs and NSPI does not forecast any uptake under these tariffs for 2011, the tariffs remain available for use by eligible customer classes. There ar...

AI summary The document discusses the structure and purpose of One Part RTP tariffs, noting that while no customers currently use them, they remain available. The tariffs include energy charges based on hourly marginal costs and fixed cost adders that adjust annually to recover non-fuel related costs and address fuel cost imbalances.

AND UPON IT APPEARING that: - 1. The current anticipated incremental cost of generation for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011, including transmission losses, will be 5.726 cents/kW.h and in addition an adder covering operatin...

AI summary The document outlines the anticipated incremental generation cost for 2011 at 5.726 cents/kW.h, plus an additional 0.500 cents/kW.h for operating costs, totaling 6.226 cents/kW.h. This rate is set to remain effective until December 31, 2011.

Optional Generation Load Following: Average incremental cost of generation expressed in cents per kW.h as determined by the generation forecast for the rate year plus add on charges as defined for back-up service. This price will be 6.226...

AI summary The text defines the average incremental cost of generation for the rate year 2011 as 6.226 cents per kW.h, calculated using the generation forecast and add-on charges for back-up service.

PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY REVIEW BOARD - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION BY NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of the fixed cost adders and additional text for the One Part Extra High Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff....

AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NSP) seeks approval for fixed cost adders and updates to the One Part Extra High Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff. The existing Order from December 15, 2009, set initial adders, which must be annually revised based on budgeted costs and submitted for approval.

AND UPON IT APPEARING that: 1. The fixed cost adders for the One Part EHV Real Time Pricing Tariff will be as follows: On-peak (7:00am-11:00pm, non-holiday weekdays) 5.968¢/kW.h Off-peak (11:00pm - 7:00am, non-holiday weekdays) 0.289 ¢ /kW...

AI summary The document establishes fixed cost adders for the One Part EHV Real Time Pricing Tariff, setting on-peak rates at 5.968¢/kW.h and off-peak at 0.289¢/kW.h, effective January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011. These rates are calculated based on projected 2011 expenses and prior approvals.

NOW UPON MOTION, the Board Orders that: 1. The fixed cost adders and additional text, as set forth in Schedule "A", be approved by the Board as the fixed cost adders to be charged for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. DATED...

AI summary The Board approves fixed cost adders outlined in Schedule 'A' for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011, as part of a regulatory proceeding. The order is dated in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 2010.

ELECTRIC TARIFFS

AI summary Analysis of electric tariffs in Nova Scotia, focusing on regulatory proceedings involving Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSP). Key considerations include tariff structures, cost recovery, and compliance with utility regulations.

ONE PART EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF

AI summary This document outlines a regulatory proceeding concerning the One Part Extra High Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff proposed by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSP). The tariff aims to implement real-time pricing for high-voltage electricity, potentially affecting rate design and consumer billing practices. NSP is the primary entity involved in this proceeding.

ENERGY CHARGE NSPI's actual hourly marginal energy costs, plus the following fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage: On-peak (7:00am - 11:00pm, non-holiday weekdays): 5.968 ¢ /kWh Off-peak (11:00pm - 7:00am, non-holiday weekdays)...

AI summary NSP proposes energy charges with on-peak (5.968¢/kWh) and off-peak (0.289¢/kWh) fixed cost adders, plus weekend/holiday off-peak rates. Adders are annually budgeted and submitted to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for approval. A 32¢/kVA credit applies for customer-owned transformers during peak demand.

ONE PART EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF POWER FACTOR CONSTANT POWER FACTOR CONSTANT 90-100% 1.0000 65-70% 1.1255 80-90% 1.0230 60-65% 1.1785 75-80% 1.0500 55-60% 1.2455 70-75% 1.0835 50-55% 1.3335 - (8) The Company reserves th...

AI summary The document outlines a one-part extra high voltage real time pricing tariff, including a table with power factor and constant values, and a statement reserving the company's right to establish separate service agreements for specific issues.

AND UPON IT APPEARING that: 1. The fixed cost adders for the One Part HV Real Time Pricing Tariff will be as follows: On-peak (7:00am-11:00pm, non-holiday weekdays) 5.778 ¢ /kW.h Off-peak (11:00pm - 7:00am, non-holiday weekdays) 0.514 ¢ /k...

AI summary The document sets fixed cost adders for Nova Scotia Power's One Part HV Real Time Pricing Tariff, specifying 5.778¢/kW.h for on-peak hours and 0.514¢/kW.h for off-peak hours, effective January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011. These rates are based on prior approvals and projected 2011 expenses.

ELECTRIC TARIFFS

AI summary Analysis of electric tariffs in Nova Scotia, focusing on regulatory proceedings involving Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSP). Key considerations include tariff structures, cost recovery, and compliance with utility regulations.

ENERGY CHARGE NSPI's actual hourly marginal energy costs, plus the following fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage: On-peak (7:00am - 11:00pm, non-holiday weekdays): 5.778 ¢ /kWh Off-peak (11:00pm - 7:00am, non-holiday weekdays)...

AI summary NSPI's energy charge includes on-peak (5.778¢/kWh) and off-peak (0.514¢/kWh) fixed cost adders, with weekend/holiday rates matching off-peak. Adders are annually submitted to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for approval. A 32¢/kVA credit is applied for customer-owned transformers during peak demand.

ONE PART HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF POWER FACTOR CONSTANT POWER FACTOR CONSTANT 90-100% 1.0000 65-70% 1.1255 80-90% 1.0230 60-65% 1.1785 75-80% 1.0500 55-60% 1.2455 70-75% 1.0835 50-55% 1.3335 - (8) The Company reserves the righ...

AI summary The document outlines a one-part high voltage real time pricing tariff, including a table of power factor constants and a provision allowing the Company to establish separate service agreements when necessary for the benefit of the Company and its customers.

IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION BY NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of the fixed cost adders for the One Part Distribution Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff. WHEREAS: by Order dated December 15, 2009, the Utility and Review Boar...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Incorporated has applied for approval of fixed cost adders for the One Part Distribution Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff. The Utility and Review Board previously approved a similar tariff with specific fixed cost adders, which are to be updated annually based on budgeted costs and submitted for approval.

ENERGY CHARGE NSPI's actual hourly marginal energy costs, plus the following fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage: On-peak (7:00am - 11:00pm, non-holiday weekdays): 8.183 ¢ /kWh Off-peak (11:00pm - 7:00am, non-holiday weekdays)...

AI summary NSP's energy charge structure includes on-peak (8.183¢/kWh) and off-peak (2.146¢/kWh) fixed cost adders, with weekend/holiday rates aligned to off-peak prices. Annual budget-based submissions to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board are required. A 32¢/kVA credit applies for customer-owned transformers during peak demand.

ONE PART DISTRIBUTION VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF POWER FACTOR CONSTANT POWER FACTOR CONSTANT 90-100% 1.0000 65-70% 1.1255 80-90% 1.0230 60-65% 1.1785 75-80% 1.0500 55-60% 1.2455 70-75% 1.0835 50-55% 1.3335 - (8) The Company reserves...

AI summary The document outlines a one-part distribution voltage real-time pricing tariff, including a table detailing power factor and constant values. It also mentions that the company may establish separate service agreements for specific issues not covered in the tariff.

r>-$0.000150 $0.0028110 $0.00281 $0.01411 $0.000021 OFF-PEAK $0.05525 $0.00279 $0.00002 $0.05806 $0.00364 $0.00113 $0.00020 $0.05579 $0.05957 $0.00537 $0.00149 $0.00022 $0.08075 $0.014109 $0.035378 $0.008742 $0.058229 $0.000875 $0.001663 $...

AI summary The text presents a table with various costs and rates, including real-time pricing data, generation and transmission costs, customer costs, and other financial metrics. The data includes both on-peak and off-peak pricing, and references to fuel cost adjustments and other financial terms.

CUSTOMER CHARGE The monthly customer charge under this tariff is calculated according to the following formula: Monthly customer charge = forecast annual administration costs forecast number of customers subscribed \ 12 This charge will be...

AI summary The monthly customer charge is calculated using forecasted annual administration costs divided by the forecast number of customers, multiplied by 12. For 2011, the charge was $3,656.25 per month.

ENERGY CHARGE The energy charge shall be the Company's forecast average annual marginal energy costs as approved for use with the GRLF rate.

AI summary The energy charge is defined as Nova Scotia Power's forecasted average annual marginal energy costs, approved for use with the GRLF rate. This sets the methodology for calculating energy charges in the regulatory proceeding.

MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE The minimum monthly charge will be the customer charge plus the demand charge.

AI summary The minimum monthly charge is defined as the sum of the customer charge and the demand charge. This calculation method establishes the baseline billing structure for customers.

MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE The minimum monthly charge shall be the administration charge.

AI summary The minimum monthly charge is defined as the administration charge in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding involving Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSP/NSPI). This definition establishes a baseline fee structure for services provided by the organization.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Cost Salary $50,000 Fringe Benefits 17% $8,500 Salary (including fringe benefits) $58,500 Adminsitrative Overhead 50% $29,250 Forecast Cost $87,750 Administrative Charge Under Spill Rate Annual Cost (50% of total...

AI summary The document outlines the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) cost, including salary, fringe benefits, administrative overhead, and forecast cost. It also details the administrative charge under the spill rate and the backup/top-up rate customer charge calculations.

GENERATIONREPLACEMENTAND LOAD FOLLOWING TARIFF

AI summary The document introduces the Generation Replacement and Load Following Tariff, which includes provisions for Annually Adjusted Rates (AARs) and the Base Cost of Fuel (BCF). It outlines the structure and components of the tariff, which are crucial for managing generation and load following in the electricity sector.

ORDER WHEREAS by Order dated December 15, 2009, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") approved the Distribution Voltage Time-of-Use, Real Time Price Rate with the following fixed cost adders: On-peak (7:00 a.m. - 11 :00 p....

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved revised fixed cost adders for the One Part Distribution Voltage Real Time Price Rate effective January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011, following an application by Nova Scotia Power Inc. The changes were based on projected expenses for 2011 and prior approvals.

ONE PART DISTRIBUTION VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF

AI summary The document introduces a one-part distribution voltage real time pricing tariff, which is a regulatory proceeding related to electricity pricing structures in Nova Scotia.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: - (l) Proj ections ofthe anticipated hourly energy price (week ahead and day ahead) will be provided to the customer according to the following schedule: - By midnight each day, hourly price forecasts for each hour ofth...

AI summary The document outlines special conditions requiring the provision of hourly energy price forecasts to customers, with specific timelines for updates. This was approved by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board and became effective on January 1, 2011.

ORDER WHEREAS by Order dated December 15, 2009, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") approved the High Voltage (HV) Time-of-Use, Real Time Price Rate with the following fixed cost adders: On-peak (7:00 a.m. - 11 :00 p.m....

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved revised fixed cost adders for the One Part HV Real Time Price Tariff for 2011, effective from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011, following an application by Nova Scotia Power Inc. and prior approvals.

ONE PARTHIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF

AI summary The document introduces the ONE PARTHIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF, a new pricing structure for electricity services. It outlines the framework for real-time pricing, which is expected to impact customer billing and energy usage patterns.

ENERGY CHARGE NSPI's actual hourly marginal energy costs, plus the following fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage: On-peak (7:00am - 11 :OOpm, non-holiday weekdays): 5.778¢/kWh Off-peak (11:00pm - 7:00am, non-holiday weekdays):...

AI summary NSPI's energy charge includes hourly marginal costs and fixed adders for on-peak and off-peak usage, with weekend and holiday rates set at off-peak levels. Adders are submitted annually to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for approval, and a credit is applied for customer-owned transformers.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: - (1) Projections ofthe anticipated hourly energy price (week ahead and day ahead) will be provided to the customer according to the following schedule: - By midnight each day, hourly price forecasts for each hour ofthe...

AI summary The document outlines special conditions requiring the provision of hourly energy price forecasts to customers, including weekly and daily forecasts and updates on major changes. These conditions were approved by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board and became effective on January 1, 2011.

ONE PART HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF The actual price charged for each hour will be final twenty minutes prior to the commencement ofthat hour. - (2) Metering will normally be at the low voltage side ofthe transformer. Should the...

AI summary The High Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff outlines terms for service, including metering requirements, transformer loss adjustments, service duration, and power factor maintenance. Customers must maintain a minimum power factor or face billing adjustments. The tariff is approved by Nova Scotia Utility.

ONE PARTHIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF POWER FACTOR CONSTANT POWER FACTOR CONSTANT 90-100% 1.0000 65-70% 1.1255 80-90% 1.0230 60-65% 1.1785 ""'I!" Of\f\ / I :)-(5Vio I 1.0500 I 55-600/0 1.2455 70-75% 1.0835 50-55% 1.3335 - (8) The C...

AI summary The document outlines a High Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff, including a table detailing power factor constants and a clause reserving the company's right to establish separate service agreements for specific issues.

ORDER WHEREAS by Order dated December 15, 2009, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") approved the Extra High Voltage (EHV) Time-of-Use, Real Time Price Rate with the following fixed cost adders: On-peak (7:00 a.m. - 11 :0...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved revised fixed cost adders for the One Part EHV Real Time Price Tariff for 2011, with on-peak and off-peak rates specified. The changes were based on projected expenses and prior approvals, and the adders will be effective from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011.

ONE PART EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF

AI summary The document introduces the ONE PART EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF, which outlines a pricing structure for electricity services related to Extra High Voltage systems. It includes references to key terms such as Base Cost of Fuel, Annually Adjusted Rates, and Fixed Cost Adders.

ENERGY CHARGE NSPI's actual hourly marginal energy costs, plus the following fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage: On-peak (7:00am - 11:00pm, non-holiday weekdays): 5.968¢/kWh Off-peak (11:00pm - 7:00am, non-holiday weekdays):...

AI summary NSPI's energy charge includes hourly marginal energy costs and fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage, with weekend and holiday rates set at off-peak levels. Fixed cost adders are annually developed and submitted for approval. A credit is applied for customer-owned transformers based on peak demand.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: - (1) Projections of the anticipated hourly energy price (week ahead and day ahead) will be provided to the customer according to the following schedule: - By midnight each day, hourly price forecasts for each hour of t...

AI summary The document outlines special conditions requiring the provision of hourly energy price forecasts to customers, with updates provided daily and upon major changes. The conditions were approved by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board and became effective on January 1, 2011.

ONE PART EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF The actual price charged for each hour will be final twenty minutes prior to the commencement ofthat hour. - (2) Metering will normally be at the low voltage side ofthe transformer. Shou...

AI summary The ONE PART EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF outlines metering requirements, customer responsibilities, service terms, and power factor adjustments. Customers are responsible for capital contributions for primary metering and special systems, and must maintain a minimum power factor to avoid adjustments.

ORDER WHEREAS by Order dated December 15, 2009, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") approved the Wholesale Market BackuplTop-Up Service Tariff monthly customer charge at a rate of $3,656.25 per month on and after January...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved the monthly customer charge of $3,656.25 for the Wholesale Market BackuplTop-Up Service Tariff for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011, based on NSPI's revised application and prior approvals.

DEMAND CHARGE $5.286 per month, per kilowatt (kW) of billing demand measured on an average hourly basis. Contracted firm demand requirement is defined as the demand (kW) requested by the wholesale customer (or aggregate customer group) and...

AI summary The document outlines the demand charge structure, which is $5.286 per month per kilowatt of billing demand. It defines contracted firm demand requirement and provides a formula for calculating billing demand based on planning reserve, customer demand, and supplier capacity.

On November 23, 2010, the Board directed NSPI to refile its application to reflect the adjusted Fuel Adjustment Mechanism Base Cost of Fuel as noted in the Board's Decision 2010 NSUARB 219, and to confirm that customers who take service or...

AI summary The Board directed NSPI to refile its application for the 2011 AARs with updated Fuel Adjustment Mechanism Base Cost of Fuel and ensure customer notification. NSPI refiled its application and confirmed customer notification, but no reply submissions were received. The Board approved the revised AARs and Confidential Undertaking form.

GENERATIONREPLACEMENTAND LOAD FOLLOWING TARIFF

AI summary The document discusses the Generation Replacement and Load Following Tariff, which involves the calculation and adjustment of rates related to generation replacement and load following, including the Base Cost of Fuel (BCF) and Annually Adjusted Rates (AARs).

RATE:

AI summary The RATE section outlines the regulatory framework and mechanisms related to utility rates, including adjustments for fuel costs and base rates. It discusses the impact of these mechanisms on cost recovery and customer affordability.

GENERATION LOAD FOLLOWING CRITERIA: - (1) Two months preceding each tariff year the customer, in conjunction with the Company, shall establish the net continuous capability ofits generation equipment based upon tests or operating records....

AI summary The document outlines criteria for generation load following, including the requirement for customers and the Company to establish net continuous capability, the process for the Company to apply for approval of forecasted incremental generation costs, and the obligations of customers to provide excess output at specified rates. Non-compliance may lead to service termination.

ORDER WHEREAS by Order dated December 15, 2009, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") approved the Distribution Voltage Time-of-Use, Real Time Price Rate with the following fixed cost adders: On-peak (7:00 a.m. - 11 :00 p....

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved fixed cost adders for the One Part Distribution Voltage Real Time Price Rate for 2011, adjusting the on-peak and off-peak rates based on projected expenses and prior approvals. The changes were filed by Nova Scotia Power Inc. and took effect from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011.

ONE PART DISTRIBUTION VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF

AI summary The document introduces the One Part Distribution Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff, a regulatory framework aimed at managing electricity distribution and pricing in real time based on voltage levels.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: - (l) Proj ections ofthe anticipated hourly energy price (week ahead and day ahead) will be provided to the customer according to the following schedule: - By midnight each day, hourly price forecasts for each hour ofth...

AI summary The document outlines special conditions requiring the provision of hourly energy price forecasts to customers, including weekly and daily forecasts, with major changes communicated promptly. The conditions were approved by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board and became effective on January 1, 2011.

ONE PART DISTRIBUTION VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF POWER FACTOR CONSTANT POWER FACTOR CONSTANT 90-100% 1.0000 65-70% 1.1255 80-90% 1.0230 60-65% 1.1785 75-800/0 1.0500 55=600/0 1.2455 70-75% 1.0835 50-55% 1.3335 - (8) The Company reser...

AI summary The document outlines the power factor and constant values for a One Part Distribution Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff. It also mentions that the company reserves the right to establish separate service agreements for specific issues that may arise for the benefit of the company and its customers.

ORDER WHEREAS by Order dated December 15, 2009, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") approved the High Voltage (HV) Time-of-Use, Real Time Price Rate with the following fixed cost adders: On-peak (7:00 a.m. - 11 :00 p.m....

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved revised fixed cost adders for the One Part HV Real Time Price Tariff for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011. The on-peak adder was set at 5.778 cents per kWh and the off-peak adder at 0.514 cents per kWh, based on projected expenses for 2011.

ONE PARTHIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF

AI summary The document introduces the ONE PARTHIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF, which involves a new pricing structure for electricity services, potentially impacting rate design and customer billing procedures.

ONE PART HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF The actual price charged for each hour will be final twenty minutes prior to the commencement ofthat hour. - (2) Metering will normally be at the low voltage side ofthe transformer. Should the...

AI summary The High Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff outlines the conditions for service, including metering requirements, transformer losses, service duration, and power factor adjustments. Customers must maintain a minimum power factor or face billing adjustments. The tariff applies to new and existing customers, with specific rules for transitioning from interruptible service.

ONE PARTHIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF POWER FACTOR CONSTANT POWER FACTOR CONSTANT 90-100% 1.0000 65-70% 1.1255 80-90% 1.0230 60-65% 1.1785 ""'I!" Of\f\ / I :)-(5Vio I 1.0500 I 55-600/0 1.2455 70-75% 1.0835 50-55% 1.3335 - (8) The C...

AI summary This section outlines the High Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff, including a table with power factor and constant values. It also states that the Company may enter into a separate service agreement if necessary for the benefit of the Company and its customers.

ORDER WHEREAS by Order dated December 15, 2009, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") approved the Extra High Voltage (EHV) Time-of-Use, Real Time Price Rate with the following fixed cost adders: On-peak (7:00 a.m. - 11 :0...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved updated fixed cost adders for the One Part EHV Real Time Price Tariff for 2011, following an application by Nova Scotia Power Inc. The changes to the adders were calculated based on prior approvals and projected expenses for the year.

ONE PART EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF

AI summary This section introduces the ONE PART EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF, which outlines the structure and components of a pricing model for Extra High Voltage electricity services. It includes references to key entities and regulatory considerations.

ENERGY CHARGE NSPI's actual hourly marginal energy costs, plus the following fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage: On-peak (7:00am - 11:00pm, non-holiday weekdays): 5.968¢/kWh Off-peak (11:00pm - 7:00am, non-holiday weekdays):...

AI summary NSPI's energy charge includes hourly marginal costs and fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage, with weekend and holiday rates set at off-peak prices. Adders are developed annually and submitted for approval. A credit is applied for customer-owned transformers based on monthly peak demand.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: - (1) Projections of the anticipated hourly energy price (week ahead and day ahead) will be provided to the customer according to the following schedule: - By midnight each day, hourly price forecasts for each hour of t...

AI summary The document outlines special conditions for providing hourly energy price forecasts to customers, including daily and real-time updates. The conditions were approved by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board and became effective on January 1, 2011.

ONE PART EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF The actual price charged for each hour will be final twenty minutes prior to the commencement ofthat hour. - (2) Metering will normally be at the low voltage side ofthe transformer. Shou...

AI summary The One Part Extra High Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff outlines metering requirements, service terms, and adjustments for transformer losses and power factor. Customers must maintain a minimum power factor or face billing adjustments. The tariff is approved by Nova Scotia Utility.

ONE PART EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF POWER FACTOR CONSTANT POWER FACTOR CONSTANT 90-100% 1.0000 65-70% 1.1255 80-90% 1.0230 60-65% 1.1785 J 75-80% 1.0500 55-60% 1.2455 70-75% 1.0835 50-55% 1.3335 - (8) The Company reserves...

AI summary The document outlines the power factor and constant values for the One Part Extra High Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff. It also states that the Company may enter into a separate service agreement if necessary for the benefit of the Company and its customers.

ORDER WHEREAS by Order dated December 15, 2009, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") approved the Wholesale Market BackuplTop-Up Service Tariff monthly customer charge at a rate of $3,656.25 per month on and after January...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved the monthly customer charge for the Wholesale Market Backup/Top-Up Service Tariff at $3,656.25 for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011, following a revised application by Nova Scotia Power Inc. and based on projected expenses for 2011.

DEMAND CHARGE $5.286 per month, per kilowatt (kW) of billing demand measured on an average hourly basis. Contracted firm demand requirement is defined as the demand (kW) requested by the wholesale customer (or aggregate customer group) and...

AI summary The document outlines the demand charge structure and formula used by NSPI for billing customers based on their contracted demand and the capacity factors of third-party suppliers. It includes definitions of key terms such as Planning Reserve, Contract Demand, and Generating Capacity.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: - (1) This tariff is designed for customers supplied and metered at the high side of the transformer at transmission voltage of 69 kV or higher. For customers metered at the low side of the transformer, or at a distribu...

AI summary This tariff applies to customers supplied at transmission voltage of 69 kV or higher. Meter readings for customers at lower voltage levels are adjusted by 1.75% per transformation. Transmission service costs are not included in these charges, and customers must also take service under OATT.