Topic:"Rate Rider" in M12339

2.0 BACKGROUND - [5] On June 19, 2025, Renewall sought directions from the Board and requested an expedited process to amend the existing renewable to retail tariffs or create a new tariff to enable distribution-connected generation and ne...

AI summary In June 2025, Renewall requested the Board to amend or create new tariffs to enable distribution-connected generation and net billing, citing NS Power's obligations under the Public Utilities Act. NS Power responded that net metering/billing was not available in the renewable to retail market. The Board requested submissions on whether regulations and codes of conduct should be amended and set a timeline for interventions.

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Daniel Roscoe, P.Eng. President Renewall Energy Inc. 1625 Grafton Street, Suite 1500 Halifax, NS B3J 0E8 Re: Summary of Outstanding Issues, Status, and Next Steps Dear Mr. Roscoe: We are writing to d...

AI summary NS Power outlines unresolved issues related to the development of the Renewable to Retail (RtR) market in Nova Scotia, including matters such as Renewall's application for maximum spill capacity, Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) repayments, and cost recovery for Licensed Retail Supplier (LRS) Behind-the-Meter (BTM) generation. These issues require collaboration with Renewall to find resolutions.

Background The Board Decision in which it approved the Company's RtR Tariff application did not address the issue of interruptible service in the RtR Market. NS Power's application for the approval of RtR tariffs in Matter number M06214 at...

AI summary The document discusses challenges in implementing interruptible service in the RtR market, including the need for revised tariff provisions, penalties for non-compliance, and coordination with the LRS and NPCC. NS Power and Renewall have discussed potential solutions, including performance commitments and similar commercial terms to existing agreements.

Net Metering and Excess Electricity Aggregation The Electricity Act currently provides for several programs in which individual NSPI customers can self-generate and be compensated for excess energy that flows back to the distribution grid...

AI summary The document discusses the existing and proposed mechanisms for compensating customers who generate excess electricity, including residential and commercial net metering programs, the Community Solar Program, and the Solar Energy Credit Rider. It also outlines Renewall Energy Inc.'s proposal to mirror NSPI's credit mechanisms and aggregate distributed energy for redistribution.

page 27. services to LRS. NS Power is not and should not be required to verify whether or not a generation facility has satisfied the requirements for electricity standard approval under the RES. \ Appendix 10, Section 17. If a Licence Hol...

AI summary The document discusses the role of NSPI in verifying renewable energy certification for generators supplying LRS, emphasizing that certification is not limited to transmission-connected generators. It also references the development of RtR tariffs, including the application of OATT and Renewable to Retail Market Transition Tariff for both transmission and distribution-connected generators.

March 3, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: Extension Request - M12339 Renewall Energy Inc. - Request for Tariffs for the Renewable to Retail Market D...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NS Power) is requesting an extension of the Board's Order M12339, which requires them to develop or amend tariffs for the Renewable to Retail Market. They have retained Power Advisory to facilitate stakeholder engagement and anticipate needing four additional weeks to complete this process, requesting the deadline be extended to May 1, 2026.

Ms. Painting-MacLean, I write on behalf of Renewall Energy Inc. (REI). REI was indeed consulted by NSPI regarding retention of Power Advisory but that did not occur until the beginning of February. The Board's direction regarding developme...

AI summary Ms. Painting-MacLean writes on behalf of Renewall Energy Inc. (REI), noting that REI was consulted about Power Advisory in February. REI acknowledges the Board's deadline for tariff development in November 2025 and does not object to a one-month extension to May 1 but would not support a longer process.

March 5, 2026 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Jennifer Power Senior Counsel, Regulatory Affairs Nova Scotia Power Inc. PO Box 910 Halifax, NS B3J 2W5 Dear Ms. Power: M12339 - Renewall Energy Inc. - Request for...

AI summary NS Power requested an extension for filing an application related to tariffs for the Renewable to Retail Market under M12339. The Board approved the extension, moving the deadline from April 1, 2026, to May 1, 2026.

April 23, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12339 Renewall Energy Inc. – Request for Tariffs for the Renewable to Retail Market – Extension Request...

AI summary NS Power requested an extension to file an application for approval of tariffs related to the Renewable to Retail Market, which was granted until May 1, 2026. However, REI has not provided comments on draft documents, delaying the process and preventing NS Power from meeting the deadline.

June 1, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12339 – Renewall Energy Inc. - Request for Tariffs for the Renewable to Retail Market Dear Ms. Henwood: No...

AI summary NS Power and Renewable Energy Integration seek an extension until July 31, 2026, to file an application for tariffs and procedures enabling distribution connected generation and net billing in the Renewable to Retail market. They have made progress but need more time to resolve outstanding issues.

Issues At a high level, issues that remain under discussion include: - Whether a comprehensive approach is required or a simplified approach to the amendments is feasible; - Potential incremental costs, or charges, arising from the use of...

AI summary The document outlines key issues under discussion, including approaches to tariff amendments, potential costs and recovery mechanisms, loss application, distributed energy aggregation models, and the implementation of the Renewable to Retail (RtR) market. It also considers the role of the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator and the need for pilot programs or review periods.

Dear Parties: NS Power has written to the Board today requesting that it extend the deadline for filing the application for tariff approval from June 1 to July 31, 2026. The Board requests that the parties indicate whether they are opposed...

AI summary NS Power has requested an extension of the deadline for filing the application for tariff approval from June 1 to July 31, 2026. The Board is seeking comments from the parties on this request, with a deadline of June 3, 2026.

File No: SM064773-00003 June 3, 2026 Brianne E. Rudderham Direct Dial: 902.420-3323 [email protected] Delivered by E-mail Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Energy Board 3rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water St...

AI summary Renewall Energy Inc. supports an extension to July 31, 2026, for the development of Renewable to Retail tariff amendments. REI aims to align with NSPI, address remaining disagreements, and prepare joint recommendations to the Board early in the process to ensure tariffs are in place by fall 2026.

Please refer to: David Roberts Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Assistant: Alissa Whalen Assistant's email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) June 3, 2026 VIA WEB PORTAL Crystal Henwood...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate has no objection to the revised timeline and work plan proposed by Nova Scotia Power for the filing of the Application for Tariff Approval in matter M12339 - Renewall Energy Inc. - Request for Tariffs for the Renewable to Retail Market.

June 3, 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: M12339 - Renewall Energy Inc. (REI) - Request for Tariffs for the Renewable...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate (SBA) supports Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) and Renewall Energy Inc. (REI) in their request for an extension to file an application related to tariffs and procedures for the Renewable to Retail Market. The SBA acknowledges the complexity of the issues and the progress made in discussions between NSPI and REI.