Topic:"Rate Design" in M12686

Confidential (Attachment Only) Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: Community Solar Program – 2025 Report Dear Ms. Henwood: April 22, 2022 amendments to the...

AI summary The Community Solar Program (CSP) was established via 2022 amendments to the Electricity Act, with regulations effective February 2024. Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power) must report project details annually, including capacity and subscriber data. In October 2024, NS Power filed the Community Solar Energy Credit Rider (CSECR) under M11911, which the Nova Scotia Energy Board approved in February 2025.

Confidentiality NS Power requests confidential treatment of Attachment 1 which is filed electronically in confidence. Attached to this correspondence is a Confidential Undertaking for the Board's 3 M12178 – Board Order, 326478, page 2. Dec...

AI summary NS Power requests confidential treatment for Attachment 1, citing commercial sensitivity and the risk of giving competitors an advantage in CSP PPA energy rates. The information is considered sensitive to protect customer interests and ensure competitive pricing.

2025 Community Solar Program Report Attachment 1 has been removed due to confidentiality.

AI summary Attachment 1 of the 2025 Community Solar Program Report was removed due to confidentiality concerns, impacting the availability of detailed information on the program's implementation and performance metrics.

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) PO Box 910 Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 2W5 February 20, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12686 Comm...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NS Power) submitted the Community Solar Program (CSP) 2025 Report with confidential Attachment 1. The Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) directed NS Power to justify confidentiality claims by February 20, 2026. Solar Nova Scotia (SNS) filed comments on confidentiality, with intervenor comments due by February 26 and NS Power’s reply by March 2. The Program’s regulatory framework involves the Minister determining energy rates based on project economics.

Community Solar Program 2025 Report Attachment 2 Page 1 of 1 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) February 18, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3P6 Re: M12...

AI summary The Department of Energy defends Nova Scotia Power's request for confidentiality in the Community Solar Program 2025 Report, arguing the competitive intake process requires secrecy to maintain integrity. The evaluation framework ensures cost-effective outcomes, and public interest in maintaining competition outweighs transparency benefits during active intake.

Community Solar Program – 2025 Report (NSEB M12686) NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests

AI summary This document outlines NSPI's responses to information requests from the Consumer Advocate regarding the Community Solar Program – 2025 Report (NSEB M12686).

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Re: Community Solar Energy Credit Rider 4 5 (a) Please confirm NSP is not proposing to change the existing Community Solar Energy 6 Credit Rider. If not confirmed, please explain in detail. 7 8 Response...

AI summary The response confirms that Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) is not proposing to change the existing Community Solar Energy Credit Rider.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-2: 2 3 Re: NSPI (CA) IR-3 from Matter M11911 4 5 Please provide an update on the reasonableness of the assumptions used in preparing the 6 response to NSPI (CA) IR-3 from Matter M11911, including the assumptio...

AI summary The response to IR-2 discusses the assumptions used in preparing the response to NSPI (CA) IR-3 from Matter M11911, including the assumption that program administration would be self-funding. The assumption is based on the minimum power purchase rate and maximum administrative fee prescribed in the Community Solar Program Regulations. However, the assumption may no longer be accurate if future Power Purchase Agreements deviate from these base assumptions.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-3: 2 3 Re: NSPI (IG) IR-3 from Matter M11911 4 5 Please provide an update on whether NSP has completed the enhancements to its billing 6 systems contemplated for 2025 as described in the response to NSPI (IG)...

AI summary NSPI has not completed billing system enhancements for the Community Solar Program as of 2025, but plans to align their completion with increased subscriber volume from new projects.

REDACTED (Attachment Only) 1 Request IR-1: 2 the subscriber recruitment and retention managing entity of the Program. NS Power's role 3 in subscriber management relates to confirmation of subscriber eligibility and 4 administration of the...

AI summary The text discusses NS Power's role in managing the Community Solar Energy Credit Rider (CSECR), including the confirmation of subscriber eligibility and administration of the program. It also outlines the financial aspects of the CSECR, such as the remittance of credits and the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Project Owners. The document references specific regulatory directives and exhibits for further details.

Community Solar Program Annual Report

AI summary The document is the annual report for the Community Solar Program (CSP), which includes references to the Community Solar Energy Credit Rider (CSECR) and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The content of the report is not provided in the text.

tained that where there was only one operational proponent, it was appropriate to keep the total cost of energy purchased confidential to maintain the integrity of the future proponent intake process. The Board agrees with the proposition...

AI summary The Board supports keeping the total cost of energy purchased confidential when only one operational proponent exists, to preserve the integrity of the proponent intake process and prevent ratepayers from being negatively impacted by benchmarking against a single award.

apacity for new CSP solar garden subscribers, it is committed to keeping low-income SGRR subscribers informed and to providing details on how to apply to the CSP as more information becomes available. In its submission, the CA raised conce...

AI summary The CA raised concerns about NS Power's response to an information request regarding the Community Solar Program, including the lack of explanation on administrative fees and self-financing. NS Power responded that fees are based on ministerial determinations and that it cannot alter them or provide additional reporting beyond what is required.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: Community Solar Program – 2025 Report

AI summary The document pertains to a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act in Nova Scotia, specifically addressing the Community Solar Program – 2025 Report. It outlines the context of the proceeding and the matters under consideration.

M12686 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – Community Solar Program – 2025 Report The Board acknowledges receipt of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s Annual Community Solar Program Report for 2025. The Board panel considering this matter is Stephen T. McGrat...

AI summary The Board acknowledges NS Power's 2025 Community Solar Program report and considers a request for confidentiality regarding Attachment 1. NS Power claims the information is commercially sensitive and necessary to maintain good business relations with developers. The energy rates in power purchase agreements are set by the Minister under the Community Solar Program Regulations.

POLYCORP PROPERTIES INC. Suite 205, 339 Herring Cove Road, Halifax NS B3R 1V5 (902)-431-9917 Fax (902)-431-9915 February 8, 2026 Delivered by Electronic Submission Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia E...

AI summary Polycorp Properties Inc. requests to intervene in the Nova Scotia Energy Board hearing M12686 regarding the Community Solar – 2025 Annual Report. Polycorp is a proponent of renewable energy systems for rental housing and has previously participated in related proceedings.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act IN THE MATTER OF: Community Solar Program – 2025 Report

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is addressing two matters: the Public Utilities Act and the Community Solar Program – 2025 Report. The document outlines regulatory proceedings related to energy legislation and a community solar initiative, though no detailed arguments or data are provided in the excerpt.

February 11, 2026 Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 3rd Floor Summit Place 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax NS B3J 3S3 RE: M12686 – Community Solar Program – 2025 Report Dear Ms. Henwood,...

AI summary SWEB Development requests intervenor status in M12686 – Community Solar Program – 2025 Report, highlighting its participation in the Community Solar Program and its role as an interconnection customer with Nova Scotia Power. SWEB emphasizes the potential impact of the proceeding on its business practices in Nova Scotia.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended -and- IN THE MATTER OF: Community Solar Program – 2025 Report

AI summary This document pertains to a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act in Nova Scotia, involving a report on the Community Solar Program for 2025.

February 17, 2026 Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 3 rd Floor Summit Place 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax, NS, B3J3S3 RE: M12686-Community Solar Program 2025 Report Dear Ms. Henwood, O...

AI summary Solar Nova Scotia formally intervenes in Board Matter M12686 regarding the 2025 Community Solar Report. They seek intervenor status to provide industry insights on the Community Solar Program's implementation, cost allocation, rate impacts, and market development in Nova Scotia.

February 18, 2026 Crystal Henwood Regulatory AƯairs OƯicer/Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 3 rd Floor Summit Place 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax, NS, B3J 3S3 Re: M12686 – Community Solar Program 2025 Report Intervenor Comment...

AI summary Solar Nova Scotia opposes Nova Scotia Power's request for confidentiality of Community Solar Program PPA rates, arguing transparency is essential for accountability, market confidence, and efficient capital formation. They cite stakeholder feedback emphasizing the need for clearer benchmarks and predictability, noting that non-disclosure could hinder financing and investor trust.

Nova Scotia Power Inc. – Community Solar Program – 2025 Report

AI summary This document is the 2025 report on Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s Community Solar Program, providing an overview of the program's activities, performance, and outcomes for the year.

File No: SM002557-00252 February 26, 2026 Delivered by E-mail Nancy G. Rubin, K.C. Direct Dial: 902.420-3337 [email protected] Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Energy Board 3rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water S...

AI summary The Industrial Group comments on the confidentiality of NSPI's 2025 Report on the Community Solar Program. They accept the limited redaction of the total cost for the purchased energy in Attachment 1, page 6, but suggest that in future years, total costs and average prices for all PPAs should be publicly disclosed.

March 2, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12686 Community Solar Program 2025 Report – NS Power Reply regarding Confidentiality Treatment Dear Ms. H...

AI summary NS Power submitted a reply regarding the confidentiality treatment of Attachment 1 in its Community Solar Program 2025 Report. The attachment was initially filed as electronic-only, leading to an inadvertent confidential designation. A partially confidential PDF was filed, with redactions on cost-related information, supported by the Department of Energy.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED's 2025 Community Solar Program Report INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Karynne Munroe Manager, Regulatory Affairs Nova Sco...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued an information request to Nova Scotia Power Incorporated regarding its 2025 Community Solar Program Report. Responses are due by Monday, March 30, 2026, and should be submitted to Karynne Munroe, Manager of Regulatory Affairs at Nova Scotia Power.

Request IR-2: - Partially confidential Attachment 1 to the annual report provides details about the average - subscription size for residential customers. The noted average is 9.9 kW. The Board understands - that residential customers can...

AI summary The document requests information on the methodology used by NS Power to allocate kilowatts to residential subscribers in the Community Solar Program, including minimum and maximum subscription sizes and a breakdown of CSECR credits by subscription size.

Request IR-3: - a) How was the 131.3 kW subscription size for the non-residential subscriber determined? - b) How did the non-residential subscriber receive the CSECR credits, and how frequently - were they issued?

AI summary The text includes two questions related to a non-residential subscriber's participation in a community solar program. It asks about the determination of the subscription size and the process for receiving and frequency of CSECR credits.

M12686 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED’s 2025 Community Solar Program Report INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Karynne Munroe Manager, Regulatory Affairs N...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is requesting information on how residential subscribers received CSECR credits and their frequency. The response notes that the average subscription size for residential customers is 9.9 kW, and customers can subscribe between 10% and 100% of their electricity consumption.

. 24(1) of the Community Solar Program Regulations NS Power must determine “…the maximum number of kilowatts the subscriber may subscribe to as a portion of the project’s approved nameplate capacity.” 1. What methodology did NS Power use t...

AI summary The text raises questions regarding NS Power's methodology for allocating kilowatts to residential subscribers in the Community Solar Program, subscription size limits, CSECR credits, and curtailment of solar energy production. It also inquires about the commercial operation dates and energy payments for Projects 2-4, which are excluded from the M11911 Directives tab due to not achieving commercial operation in the reporting year.

Request IR-2: Refer to M12686 Exhibit N-1 Community Solar Program – 2025 Report, page 3 of 4, which states: "On March 7, 2025, the Department of Energy approved three Community Solar Projects and issued PPAs for those projects. These proje...

AI summary The text references a 2025 report on the Community Solar Program, noting that three projects received PPAs but have not achieved commercial operation. Questions are raised about future capacity, PPA signatories, and the estimated timeline for commercial operations.

Request IR-3: Refer to M12686 Exhibit N-1 Community Solar Program – 2025 Report, page 3 of 4, which states: "On January 20, 2026, NS Power notified the five low-income Solar Garden Rate Rider (SGRR) subscribers of the option to transition...

AI summary The text refers to a report from NS Power regarding the transition of low-income Solar Garden Rate Rider (SGRR) subscribers to Community Solar Projects (CSP) in 2026. It also raises several questions regarding the timeline for availability, project status, and potential liabilities under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

M12686 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended IN THE MATTER OF: NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED’s 2025 Community Solar Program Report INFORMATION REQUESTS (NON-CONFIDENTIAL) To:...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued information requests to Nova Scotia Power Incorporated regarding the 2025 Community Solar Program Report, seeking clarification on participation rates, efforts to increase participation among specific rate classes, cost structures, and how these costs will be represented in the FAM.

tegory, schedule, and page in the FAM SWG monthly and/or quarterly reports where these costs will appear. Refer to M12686 Exhibit N-1 Community Solar Program – 2025 Report, page 3 of 4, which states: “On March 7, 2025, the Department of En...

AI summary The text discusses the Community Solar Program, noting that three projects with approved PPAs have not yet achieved commercial operation, and inquires about their impact on program capacity. It also references NS Power’s communication with low-income subscribers regarding the transition to CSP and the lack of available capacity for new subscribers.

s to CSP solar gardens, the Company committed to keeping low-income SGRR subscribers informed, including providing these customers with details on how to apply, as more information becomes available.” 1. What time frame for availability fo...

AI summary The questions focus on NS Power's commitment to low-income SGRR subscribers, the timeline for transitioning to solar projects, the availability of other solar projects, the status of PPAs and interconnection agreements, and potential liabilities under PPAs for projects not yet in commercial operation.

1 M12686 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended 6 7 8 -and 9 10 IN THE MATTER OF: Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's Community Solar Program 11 – 2025 Report 12 13 14 15 1...

AI summary This document is an information request from the Consumer Advocate to Karynne Munroe of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated regarding the Community Solar Program – 2025 Report. The request is part of a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended, and responses are due by March 30, 2026.

1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Re: Community Solar Energy Credit Rider 4 5 a) Please confirm NSP is not proposing to change the existing Community Solar Energy 6 Credit Rider. If not confirmed, please explain in detail. 7

AI summary The request asks NSP to confirm whether they are proposing changes to the existing Community Solar Energy Credit Rider and, if not, to provide a detailed explanation.

M12686 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended -and- IN THE MATTER OF: Nova Scotia Power Incorporated’s Community Solar Program – 2025 Report INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Karynne Mu...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate has submitted information requests to Nova Scotia Power Incorporated regarding the Community Solar Energy Credit Rider, the reasonableness of program administration assumptions, and the status of billing system upgrades. Responses are due by March 30, 2026.

M12686 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended -and- IN THE MATTER OF: Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's Community Solar Program – 2025 Report INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Karynne Mun...

AI summary This document is an information request from the Nova Scotia Energy Board regarding Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's Community Solar Program – 2025 Report. The request is directed to Karynne Munroe, Manager of Regulatory Affairs at Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, with responses due by March 30, 2026. David Brushett, Chair of the Board of Solar Nova Scotia, is the contact person for the request.

1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Refer to M12686 Exhibit N-1, Community Solar Program – 2025 Report, page 3 of 4, which states: 4 5 "On March 7, 2025, the Department of Energy approved three Community Solar Projects and 6 issued PPAs for those projects...

AI summary The document requests detailed information about the interconnection process and current status of approved Community Solar Projects, referencing specific exhibits and reports. It highlights the lack of subscription- or CSECR-related data due to projects not achieving commercial operation in the reporting year.

27 Request IR-2: 28 29 Please provide, on an aggregated basis for Community Solar Projects received to December 31, 30 2025: 31 32 a) the average, median, minimum, and maximum number of days from a complete 33 interconnection 34 request to...

AI summary The request asks for aggregated data on Community Solar Projects received by December 31, 2025, including various metrics related to processing times and costs associated with interconnection and Distribution System Impact Studies, as well as reasons for delays beyond internal targets.

3 Request IR-3: 4 5 Please describe the methodology and update frequency for NS Power's public hosting-capacity 6 information. 7 8 Please also provide: 9 - 10 a) whether NS Power retains historical snapshots of the public hosting-capacity...

AI summary The request asks NS Power to describe the methodology and update frequency for public hosting-capacity information. It also asks whether historical snapshots are retained and whether approved Community Solar Projects were aligned with available capacity and identified distribution or transmission impacts.

19 Request IR-4: 20 21 Refer to M12686, Exhibit N-2, Community Solar Program 2025 Report Attachment 1, Pages 2 22 of 6 and 6 of 6. 23 24 Please provide the average, median, minimum, and maximum time in 2025 required by NS 25 Power to: 26 -...

AI summary The request asks for details on the time required by NS Power to perform various tasks related to the Community Solar Program in 2025, including eligibility determination, enrollment, and processing changes. It also asks for internal targets, service levels, and any system constraints that affected these activities. Additionally, the request questions why the 2025 report did not include certain data and whether such data is maintained for future reporting.

M12686 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended -and- IN THE MATTER OF: Nova Scotia Power Incorporated’s Community Solar Program – 2025 Report INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Karynne Mu...

AI summary Solar Nova Scotia has submitted information requests to Nova Scotia Power Incorporated regarding the Community Solar Program under the Public Utilities Act. The requests pertain to details of approved projects and aggregated data up to December 31, 2025.

ercial operation, the principal interconnection-related item still outstanding. Request IR-2: Please provide, on an aggregated basis for Community Solar Projects received to December 31, 2025: a) the average, median, minimum, and maximum n...

AI summary The document contains several requests related to the processing times and methodologies for Community Solar Projects, including interconnection timelines, hosting-capacity information, and reference to a specific exhibit from a prior proceeding.

Refer to M12686, Exhibit N-2, Community Solar Program 2025 Report Attachment 1, Pages 2 of 6 and 6 of 6. Please provide the average, median, minimum, and maximum time in 2025 required by NS Power to: a) determine subscriber eligibility; b)...

AI summary The document requests detailed information on the processing times for various stages of NS Power's Community Solar Program in 2025, including eligibility determination, enrollment, and credit application. It also asks for any internal targets, system constraints, and an explanation of why the 2025 report omitted certain metrics included in the 2024 Commercial Net Metering Annual Report.

Re: M12686 NSPI to NSEB 2025 Community Solar Program Please accept the following submission from the Consumer Advocate regarding the above-noted matter.

AI summary The Consumer Advocate submits a response to the proceeding concerning the 2025 Community Solar Program by Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) to the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB).

Background On January 30, 2026, Nova Scotia Power Inc. ("NS Power") filed its Community Solar Program Report, pursuant to the Nova Scotia Energy Board's ("NSEB" or the "Board") decision in Proceeding M11911. In that decision, the Board req...

AI summary NS Power submitted its Community Solar Program Report following a Board directive. The program remains lightly subscribed, with only 9% of capacity approved and 0.5% in commercial operation. NS Power has no immediate plans to change the program and is keeping SGRR subscribers informed about future capacity.

CA Comments The Consumer Advocate has reviewed the Report and NS Power's responses to Information Requests. On review, the Consumer Advocate states the following: Self-Financing: In Board Matter M11911, the Consumer Advocate had requested...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate reviews NS Power's response to information requests, noting that program administration is assumed to be self-funded but may change if administrative fees deviate from base assumptions. Only one of nine approved solar projects was operational as of December 31, 2025.

April 13, 2026 VIA EMAIL Ms. Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: M12686 - Nova Scotia Power Inc. - Community Solar Program - 2025 Report On...

AI summary NS Power submitted its 2025 Community Solar Program Report, detailing the program's progress and challenges, including the unavailability of the PPA for the first approved project and delays in achieving commercial operations for some projects.

Submissions The Small Business Advocate (SBA) reviewed the Report and the responses to information requests submitted by the Board, the Consumer Advocate and itself, and finds that there is a potential gap between the information provided...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate (SBA) identifies a potential gap in information about CSP projects and concerns that NS Power's costs may not be fully covered by the PPA. NS Power explains its liability during the 'Interim Period' for projects not yet in commercial operations. The SBA assumes NS Power oversees interconnection until IESO-NS handles it, citing interconnection request numbers IR746, IR751, and IR769.

April 20, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12686 Community Solar Program 2025 Report – NS Power Reply Submission Dear Ms. Henwood: Nova Scotia Powe...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power submitted its reply to the 2025 Community Solar Program Annual Report, responding to information requests from the Nova Scotia Energy Board, the Consumer Advocate, the Small Business Advocate, and Solar Nova Scotia. The submission follows the Board-established timeline.

Financial and Fuel-savings Reporting In its submission, the CA provides that "[i]t is unclear why the maximum administrative fee has not been included in the four awarded Power Purchase Agreements" and recommends NS Power "include informat...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate (CA) requests NS Power to include information on whether the Community Solar Program (CSP) is self-financing and to analyze fuel savings impacts. NS Power responds that administrative fees are set by the Minister and that expanded reporting on self-financing is not beneficial. It also states that fuel savings are addressed through the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism and that isolating savings from individual projects is not warranted.

Low-income Solar Garden Rate Rider Subscriber Communications The CA requested "the Board direct NS Power to report on the methods used to contact SGRR customers and the number of customers that have transitioned to the CSP in future report...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate requested NS Power to report on methods used to contact Solar Garden Rate Rider (SGRR) customers and transitions to the Community Solar Program (CSP). NS Power confirmed communication was done via email, and only four low-income SGRR subscribers exist. Reporting on communication methods or transitions is considered low-value due to the small number of affected customers.

Program-related Billing Enhancements In relation to billing system enhancements to accommodate the CSECR, the CA's submission provides "it is reasonable to defer the billing system enhancements until such time as program volumes require th...

AI summary The document discusses billing system enhancements related to the Community Solar Generation Rate Rider (CSECR) program. The Consumer Advocate recommends deferring enhancements until program volumes justify them and isolating costs benefiting community solar subscribers for recovery through program fees. NS Power agrees with this approach, emphasizing prudent cost management and recovery through administrative fees in PPAs.

apacity for new CSP solar garden subscribers, it is committed to keeping low-income SGRR subscribers informed and to providing details on how to apply to the CSP as more information becomes available. In its submission, the CA raised conce...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate (CA) raised concerns about NS Power's Community Solar Program (CSP), including the lack of clarity on administrative fees and the need for self-financing. NS Power responded that fees are set by ministerial determinations and that it cannot alter them. It also stated it would not add reporting beyond existing requirements.