M-1Application
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NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act - and – IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by the TOWN OF MAHONE BAY on behalf of its electric utility ("TOMBEU") for Approval of Amendments to its Schedule of Rates and Cha...
AI summary TOMBEU, an electricity distribution utility in Nova Scotia, seeks approval from the Nova Scotia Energy Board to begin recovering deferred revenue from customers starting January 1, 2026, over a 24-month period, following a 2023 rate increase cap and a 2024 delay in recovery due to significant rate increases.
Background This Application arises from the Board's Decision in M010832, dated April 28, 2023, TOMBEU's GRA for Test Year 2023. The rate increase initially proposed by the Utility was a system average of 34.8%, with increases to all custom...
AI summary The document outlines the phased implementation of a rate increase for TOMBEU following the Board's decision in M010832. The rate increase was initially capped at 20% for certain classes in 2023, with the full increase to be applied in 2024. TOMBEU is now requesting approval to recover deferred revenue, including interest, from the affected classes.
Methodology TOMBEU proposes to recover the deferred amounts by a charge per kWh determined separately for each of the affected classes, effective with all consumption starting between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2027. This is the same...
AI summary TOMBEU proposes to recover deferred revenues through a charge per kWh over a two-year period from 2026 to 2027, reducing the rate impact on customers compared to a one-year recovery period. Calculations involve applying approved rates to consumption data and incorporating financial costs. A model is provided for detailed computations.
Request On the basis of this modeling, TOMBEU is requesting that a rate rider of 0.5289 cents per kWh apply to all consumption in the Domestic class, including Domestic Time of Day and Net Metering, a rate rider of 0.4866 cents per kWh app...
AI summary TOMBEU is requesting specific rate riders for different customer classes and lighting types, effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. The proposed charges will be recovered by December 31, 2027, and TOMBEU plans to notify customers via their next bill and additional advertising if needed.
M-3Schedule of Rates
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SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR ELECTRIC SUPPLY AND SERVICES PROPOSED RATES (Effective for services rendered on and after January 1, 2024)
AI summary This document outlines the proposed schedule of rates for electric supply and services effective from January 1, 2024. It serves as a regulatory proceeding related to the pricing structure for electricity services in Nova Scotia.
RATES The rates set out below are the rates for electric supply and service when payment is made within 30 days from the date rendered as shown on the bill. Bills which are not paid within 30 days will be subject to an interest rate of 1.5...
AI summary The document outlines the current electric supply and service rates, including late payment interest charges. It also describes a formula used by the Board to adjust municipal rates for the Town of Mahone Bay based on NSPI's power purchase costs and approved increases.
"Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) Municipal Rate Class Adjustments due to DSM and FAM" In order to recover DSM and FAM adjustments due to NSPI approved DSM and FAM adjustments and upon notice by the Council of the Town of Mahone Bay to the No...
AI summary The document outlines how the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board may adjust municipal kWh rates for various service classes based on DSM and FAM charges. Formulas are provided for calculating adjustments for different rate categories, including Domestic Service, Small General, General, and Street and Yard Lighting, as well as specific time-of-use rates for Domestic Service.
DOMESTIC SERVICE Service Charge: Three-wire service - $13.78 per month Energy Charge: $21.1548 cents per kilowatt-hour for the first 200 kilowatt hours per month $18.3169 cents per kilowatt hour for all additional consumption Minimum Bill:...
AI summary The document outlines the Domestic Service rate structure, including a service charge, tiered energy charges, a minimum bill, and the applicability of the rate to private residences. It also mentions a deferred general rate application effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.
SMALL GENERAL SERVICE Service Charge: $18.84 per month Energy Rates: $20.7526 cents per kilowatt-hour for the first 100 kilowatt-hours per month per kilowatt of connected load or maximum demand, whichever is the basis of the Base Charge. $...
AI summary The Small General Service rate includes a fixed service charge of $18.84 per month, tiered energy rates, and a deferred rate adjustment for 2023. The rate applies to non-domestic, non-lighting loads with connected load up to 10 KW.
2023 General Rate Application Deferred 5.526 cents per kilowatt hour for service from January 1, 2026 Revenue Rider: to December 31, 2027. Converted to a flat monthly amount, this equates to $0.92/month for LED 50 watt, $0.98/month for LED...
AI summary The 2023 General Rate application includes a deferred rate increase of 5.526 cents per kilowatt hour, effective January 1, 2026, with a revenue rider extending to December 31, 2027. The deferred rate is converted to flat monthly charges for specific LED wattages.
2023 General Rate Application Deferred 0.5289 cents per kilowatt hour for service from January 1, 2026
AI summary The 2023 General Rate application has been deferred, with a rate of 0.5289 cents per kilowatt hour for service starting January 1, 2026.
NET METERING RATE Eligible customers will be billed under the otherwise-applicable metered rates. The service is applicable at the option of the customer to any metered electric service accounts which are electrically connected to the Util...
AI summary Eligible customers can opt into net metering rates, which are billed under the otherwise-applicable metered rates. The 2023 General Rate application for a deferred rate of 0.5289 cents per kilowatt hour was deferred to take effect from January 1, 2026.
100570Board Decision & Order
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IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and – IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the TOWN OF MAHONE BAY on behalf of its electric utility, for the approval of a rate rider to recover deferred revenue from the phasing in of the utility'...
AI summary The Town of Mahone Bay is seeking approval for a rate rider to recover deferred revenue from the implementation of its last general rate increase. The proceeding is before Stephen T. McGrath, K.C., Chair.
DECISION AND ORDER The Town of Mahone Bay, on behalf of its electric utility, applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board on December 18, 2025, for approval to begin recovering deferred revenue from the phasing in of a rate increase the Board...
AI summary The Town of Mahone Bay applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board to recover deferred revenue from a previous rate increase. The Board directed the utility to cap rate increases at 20% and defer the remainder for later recovery. A paper hearing was conducted, and only one Notice of Intervention was filed by IESO Nova Scotia, which stated it would not submit comments or issue IRs.
The Board approves the application and orders the following: 1. A 2023 General Rate Application Deferred Revenue Rider for the Domestic Service (including Domestic Time of Day and Net Metering); Small General Service, and General Service r...
AI summary The Board has approved a 2023 General Rate Application Deferred Revenue Rider for specific rate classes, effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, including adjustments for Domestic Service, Small General Service, General Service, and Town Street Lighting.
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR ELECTRIC SUPPLY AND SERVICES PROPOSED RATES (Effective for services rendered on and after January 1, 2026)
AI summary This document outlines the proposed schedule of rates for electric supply and services effective from January 1, 2026. It provides the framework for pricing electricity and related services.
"Purchased Power Cost Changes, Including Demand-Side Management ("DSM") Charges" In order to recover costs due to power purchase changes and upon notice by the Council of the Town of Mahone Bay to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board,...
AI summary The document outlines a formula and procedure for adjusting energy and demand rates in the Town of Mahone Bay to recover changes in purchased power costs, including demand-side management (DSM) charges, without requiring a public hearing.
DOMESTIC SERVICE Service Charge: Three-wire service - $13.78 per month Energy Charge: $21.1548 cents per kilowatt-hour for the first 200 kilowatt hours per month $18.3169 cents per kilowatt hour for all additional consumption Minimum Bill:...
AI summary The document outlines the Domestic Service rate structure, including service charges, energy charges, and availability criteria. It specifies a tiered energy rate, a minimum bill, and notes a deferred general rate application effective from 2026 to 2027.
SMALL GENERAL SERVICE Service Charge: $18.84 per month Energy Rates: $20.7526 cents per kilowatt-hour for the first 100 kilowatt-hours per month per kilowatt of connected load or maximum demand, whichever is the basis of the Base Charge. M...
AI summary The Small General Service rate includes a fixed service charge of $18.84 per month, energy rates of $20.7526 cents per kilowatt-hour for the first 100 kilowatt-hours, and a minimum bill of $18.6225 cents per kilowatt-hour for additional consumption. The rate applies to electric loads with a connected load of 10 KW or less, excluding domestic, street, and area lighting. A 2023 General Rate Application Deferred is set to take effect from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.
2023 General Rate 5.526 cents per kilowatt hour for service from January 1, 2026, Application Deferred 2026,to December 31, 2027. Converted to a flat monthly amount, 2026 Revenue Rider: this equates to $0.92/month for LED 50 watt, $0.98/mo...
AI summary The 2023 General Rate application for a 5.526 cents per kilowatt hour rate from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, has been deferred. The rate is converted to a flat monthly amount, with specific figures provided for different LED wattages.
2023 General Rate Application Deferred 0.5289 cents per kilowatt hour for service from January 1, 2026 Revenue Rider: to December 31, 2027
AI summary The 2023 General Rate application includes a deferred rate of 0.5289 cents per kilowatt hour effective from January 1, 2026, with a revenue rider extending to December 31, 2027.
2023 General Rate Application Deferred 0.5289 cents per kilowatt hour for service from January 1, 2026 Revenue Rider: to December 31, 2027
AI summary The application for a rate increase is deferred, with a proposed rate of 0.5289 cents per kilowatt hour for service from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.
100570Board Decision & Order
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IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and – IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the TOWN OF MAHONE BAY on behalf of its electric utility, for the approval of a rate rider to recover deferred revenue from the phasing in of the utility'...
AI summary This proceeding involves the Town of Mahone Bay seeking approval for a rate rider to recover deferred revenue from the implementation of its last general rate increase.
DECISION AND ORDER The Town of Mahone Bay, on behalf of its electric utility, applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board on December 18, 2025, for approval to begin recovering deferred revenue from the phasing in of a rate increase the Board...
AI summary The Town of Mahone Bay applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board to recover deferred revenue from a previous rate increase. The Board directed the utility to cap the rate increase at 20%, with the difference deferred for later recovery. The application seeks recovery over 24 months, and the proceeding was conducted as a paper hearing with one Notice of Intervention from IESO Nova Scotia.
The Board approves the application and orders the following: 1. A 2023 General Rate Application Deferred Revenue Rider for the Domestic Service (including Domestic Time of Day and Net Metering); Small General Service, and General Service r...
AI summary The Board has approved a 2023 General Rate Application Deferred Revenue Rider for specific rate classes, effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, including adjustments for Domestic Service, Small General Service, General Service, and Town Street Lighting.
"Purchased Power Cost Changes, Including Demand-Side Management ("DSM") Charges" In order to recover costs due to power purchase changes and upon notice by the Council of the Town of Mahone Bay to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board,...
AI summary The document outlines a formula for adjusting energy and demand rates in Mahone Bay to recover changes in purchased power costs, including demand-side management (DSM) charges. The process involves calculating the difference between current and projected costs of purchased power and applying it to the total required energy to determine the rate change.
DOMESTIC SERVICE Service Charge: Three-wire service - $13.78 per month Energy Charge: $21.1548 cents per kilowatt-hour for the first 200 kilowatt hours per month $18.3169 cents per kilowatt hour for all additional consumption Minimum Bill:...
AI summary The document outlines the Domestic Service rate structure, including service charges, energy charges, and a deferred general rate application. It specifies the rate applicability to residential customers and the timeline for the deferred rate application.
SMALL GENERAL SERVICE Service Charge: $18.84 per month Energy Rates: $20.7526 cents per kilowatt-hour for the first 100 kilowatt-hours per month per kilowatt of connected load or maximum demand, whichever is the basis of the Base Charge. M...
AI summary The Small General Service rate includes a $18.84 monthly service charge, energy rates of $20.7526 cents per kilowatt-hour for the first 100 kilowatt-hours, and a minimum bill of $18.6225 cents per kilowatt-hour for additional consumption. The rate applies to loads under 10 kW and includes a deferred general rate application of 0.4866 cents per kilowatt-hour from 2026 to 2027.
GENERAL SERVICE Demand Charge: $6.51 per month per kilowatt of maximum demand Energy Rates: $21.0071 cents per kilowatt hour for the first 200 kilowatt hours per month per kilowatt of maximum demand $13.0625 cents per kilowatt hour for all...
AI summary The document outlines general service rates, including demand charge, energy rates, and minimum bill details. It specifies the applicability of these rates and mentions a deferred rate application for 2023, effective from 2026 to 2027.
2023 General Rate 5.526 cents per kilowatt hour for service from January 1, 2026, Application Deferred 2026,to December 31, 2027. Converted to a flat monthly amount, 2026 Revenue Rider: this equates to $0.92/month for LED 50 watt, $0.98/mo...
AI summary The 2023 General Rate application for 5.526 cents per kilowatt hour, effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, has been deferred. The rate is converted to a flat monthly amount, with specific figures provided for different LED wattages as part of the 2026 Revenue Rider.
2023 General Rate Application Deferred 0.5289 cents per kilowatt hour for service from January 1, 2026 Revenue Rider: to December 31, 2027
AI summary The 2023 General Rate application includes a deferred rate of 0.5289 cents per kilowatt hour, effective from January 1, 2026, with a revenue rider extending to December 31, 2027.
2023 General Rate Application Deferred 0.5289 cents per kilowatt hour for service from January 1, 2026 Revenue Rider: to December 31, 2027
AI summary The application for a rate increase has been deferred, with a proposed rate of 0.5289 cents per kilowatt hour for service from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. A revenue rider is associated with this deferred application.