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Topic:"Rate Design" in M13119

Matter: Nova Scotia Power Inc. - 2027 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR)
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Section 7 p. pp. 4-5
For the 2027 DCRR, the PCR component is set to collect E1's proposed 2027 DSM investments, by customer class. The BA1 represents: (i) variances between the 2025 PCR amounts collected from customers and the actual 2025 PCR revenue for the p...

AI summary The 2027 DCRR includes the PCR component to collect E1's 2027 DSM investments by customer class. The BA1 adjustment accounts for variances from 2025 and the Interim Period, while BA2 will be addressed in 2028. The Board issued an interim order in December 2025 and approved the 2026 DCRR in March 2026, with future BA adjustments to address rate differences.

Preamble p. p. 8
- monthly billings of fixed monthly instalment amounts, as outlined in Figure 2 . 12 3 5 DSM costs associated with Renewable to Retail (RtR) customers will be recovered through the - 6 application of approved DCRR charges or credits to cus...

AI summary The document outlines how DSM costs for Renewable to Retail (RtR) customers will be recovered through the DCRR charges or credits applied to their kWh sales. These rates will be consistent with bundled-service rate classes, and Licensed Renewable Suppliers (LRS) will collect and remit these amounts to NS Power.

Class [13](#page-10-1) [14](#page-10-2) 2 p. p. 10
Class [13](#page-10-1) [14](#page-10-2) 2 Percentage Increase/(Decrease) Customer Class PCR BA1 BA2 Total Domestic Service Tariff (0.4) 0.0 – (0.4) Small General Tariff (0.8) (0.0) – (0.9) General Tariff 0.1 0.1 – 0.3 Large General Tariff...

AI summary The table presents percentage changes in various customer classes under the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) and Performance Credit Rider (PCR), with figures rounded to one decimal place. It shows variations across domestic, general, industrial, and municipal tariffs, indicating both increases and decreases in different categories.

Section 18 p. p. 10
4 The PCR component reflects the recovery of 2027 DSM program costs contained in EfficiencyOne's proposed 2027-2031 DSM Plan. The proposed spending is allocated among customer classes and forms the basis for the calculation of the 2027 PCR...

AI summary The 2027 PCR component reflects the recovery of DSM program costs from EfficiencyOne's 2027-2031 DSM Plan, with varying impacts across customer classes. The 2027 BA1 includes a refund of $0.2 million and a recovery of $1.3 million, resulting in a net recovery of $1.1 million from customers.

DATE FILED: October 1, 2026 Page 14 of 14 p. p. 13
DATE FILED: October 1, 2026 Page 14 of 14 COLUMN A B C D E Line # 2027 PCR - Allocation of 2027 Program Costs among Customer Classes Rate Class 2027 PCR Sales Forecast (kWh) PCR Riders (cents/kWh) Direct Monthly Payments -1 Residential $30...

AI summary The document presents the allocation of 2027 Program Costs among customer classes, including the PCR (Performance Credit Rider) and associated financial figures. It outlines the distribution of costs and payments across different rate classes and includes a reference to the filing of Appendix A-2 of the 2027 DSM Cost Recovery Rider.

APPLICABILITY p. p. 13
APPLICABILITY This schedule applies to all electric rate classes with the exception of the Wholesale Market Non-Dispatchable Supplier Spill Tariff, the Load Retention Tariff, and the Extra Large Industrial Active Demand Control Tariff. For...

AI summary This schedule applies to all electric rate classes except specific tariffs. For customers in the Wholesale or Renewable to Retail markets, DSM costs are directly billed on the customer's class energy bill, as if served by NS Power under its bundled service offerings.

Total BA = BA1 + BA2 p. p. 13
Total BA = BA1 + BA2 Effective: January 1, 2027 The BA shall be updated annually to reflect BA1, and at the conclusion of each Approved DSM Term to reflect BA2. The NSEB-approved DCRR shall be placed into effect with bills rendered on and...

AI summary The Balanced Account (BA) is composed of BA1 and BA2, and will be updated annually and at the end of each Approved DSM Term. The NSEB-approved DCRR will be implemented with bills starting from the effective date.

PCR = Program Cost Recovery p. p. 17
PCR = Program Cost Recovery The PCR includes all estimated costs for the upcoming calendar year for the DSM Plan that has been requested by the Franchise Holder and approved by the NSEB (Approved DSM). It includes the cost of planning, dev...

AI summary The PCR (Program Cost Recovery) covers estimated costs for the Approved DSM Plan, including planning, implementation, and administrative expenses. The BA (Balance Adjustment) includes two components: BA1, which adjusts revenue based on actual load from two years prior, and BA2, which reconciles revenue with actual DSM expenditures after the Approved DSM Term.

Total BA = BA 1 + BA 2 p. p. 17
Total BA = BA 1 + BA 2 The BA shall be updated annually to reflect BA1, and at the conclusion of each Approved DSM Term to reflect BA2. The NSEB-approved DCRR shall be placed into effect with bills rendered on and after the effective date...

AI summary The Balanced Account (BA) is to be updated annually and at the end of each Approved DSM Term. The NSEB-approved DCRR will be implemented in bills starting from the effective date of the change.

DSM Cost Allocation Method p. p. 21
DSM Cost Allocation Method - Step 1 Allocate the class and participation benefits by directly assigning 100% of the DSM investment identified for each participating customer class. - Step 2 For NS Power bundled service customers, divide th...

AI summary The document outlines a five-step method for allocating DSM costs among different customer classes. It involves assigning 100% of DSM investments to participating classes, calculating program cost recovery based on anticipated electricity sales, direct billing for wholesale and renewable customers, and annual true-ups based on specified accounts.

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