Topic:"Rate Design" in M12714

is referenced on page 6 of 18 in the DRO file attached as Confidential Attachment 3 . • February 18, 2026 – The DRO issued his Final Written Decision pertaining to this appeal, finding as follows: The "Cumulative Nature" of power meters is...

AI summary The DRO explains that power meters, like car odometers, accumulate energy usage cumulatively and do not reset. Meter reading errors do not affect subsequent readings, leading to potential billing discrepancies over time. The DRO concluded that NSP appropriately billed the customer under Regulation 5.1.

CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) (c) Please refer to Confidential Attachment 1. (d) Please see below. NS Power calculated the charges using a standard proration methodology applied when a billing period spans a rate change. Each billing peri...

AI summary NS Power uses a proration methodology to calculate charges when billing periods span rate changes, splitting periods into segments based on rate change dates. Base charges, streetlight rentals, and energy consumption are prorated by days, with energy rates applied to allocated usage, resulting in two charges per component. Minor rounding differences may occur.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-3: 2 3 According to the Utility Contacts by Account # (UCAC) - CIS3315 included in NS Power's 4 response to the Board on March 10, 2026, NS Power offered Ms. Pelley a monthly zero 5 interest payment plan on Fe...

AI summary The document discusses a payment plan offered by NS Power to Ms. Pelley, who was not satisfied with the initial zero interest monthly payment plan and requested a discount. NS Power can offer a 24-month payment plan of approximately $280 per month, with $237 for current usage and $43 for arrears.