Topic:"Rate Rider" in M13008

incurred to support the DAS Tariff function, these will be deferred for future recovery. The proposed RtR market tariffs and revised LRS Terms and Conditions are provided as Attachments 4 to 12 . NS Power and REI have determined no changes...

AI summary The document outlines that costs related to the DAS Tariff will be deferred for future recovery. NS Power and REI have determined that no changes are required to several RtR Market elements, with changes limited to segregating LRS customer load and distribution-connected generation for accurate billing and tariff development, enabled by AMI technology.

DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT (DSM) COST RECOVERY RIDER The Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Charge (in cents per kilowatt-hour) applicable to the Tariff for the current rate year, shown in the Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider, shal...

AI summary The Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Rider outlines a charge applied to the Tariff for the current rate year, in addition to the energy charge, to recover costs associated with demand side management programs.

STORM COST RECOVERY RIDER Storm Cost Recovery charges or credits (in cents per kilowatt-hour) applicable to the Tariff for the current rate year, shown in the Storm Cost Recovery Rider, shall apply, in addition to the energy charge.

AI summary The Storm Cost Recovery Rider outlines charges or credits in cents per kilowatt-hour applicable to the Tariff for the current rate year, to be applied in addition to the energy charge.

AVAILABILITY The same Availability conditions will apply as stated in tariffs for NS Power Bundled Service for each Rate Class listed above, saving and excepting the Interruptible Rider to the Large Industrial Tariff (Rate Code 25) which w...

AI summary The Availability conditions for NS Power Bundled Service apply to all Rate Classes, except the Interruptible Rider to the Large Industrial Tariff (Rate Code 25), which will not be applicable.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS The same Special Conditions will apply as stated in tariffs for NS Power Bundled Service for each Rate Class listed above, saving and excepting the Interruptible Rider to the Large Industrial Tariff (Rate Code 25) which...

AI summary The Special Conditions apply as outlined in the NS Power Bundled Service tariffs for each Rate Class, except for the Interruptible Rider to the Large Industrial Tariff (Rate Code 25), which does not apply.

11.0 RTR CUSTOMER TRANSACTIONS - 11.1 Prior to enrollment of a new RtR Customer or modifying the enrollment of an existing RtR Customer, the LRS shall complete and submit to NS Power an RtR Customer Transaction Request Application duly exe...

AI summary This section outlines the procedures for RTR (Renewable to Retail) customer transactions, including application requirements, processing timelines, and conditions for enrollment or transfer. NS Power has the authority to reject applications based on outstanding debt or physical connections to the Transmission System. The process involves submitting a duly executed application, and transactions become effective after the next meter reading.

15.4 Determination of RtR Load Requirement at Transmission Voltage 15.4.1 Meter readings for distribution-connected RtR Customer loads will be adjusted for distribution losses using established average annual rate class losses for the purp...

AI summary This section outlines the process for adjusting meter readings for distribution-connected RtR Customer loads using established average annual rate class losses for load settlement purposes at the transmission voltage level.

Nova Scotia Power Distribution Tariff Page 4 of 10 Retail Supplier for the purpose of applying to NS Power to accept and process RtR Customer transactions. Storm Cost Recovery Charges : Storm costs NS Power is to recover from RtR Customers...

AI summary The document outlines the terms and conditions related to the Nova Scotia Power Distribution Tariff, including definitions such as Storm Cost Recovery Charges, Transmission Provider, and Wholesale Customer. It also references the OATT (Standard Offer Transmission Tariff) and mentions an effective date of May 1, 2026.

(b) The scope of information collected for the review will be informed by the development of the RtR market and the issues identified through operation of the proposed framework, as described on page 4 of the Application. The review is exp...

AI summary NS Power plans to review the RtR market and DAS Tariff over a two-year period, informed by operational experience and market developments. Hourly interval data will be collected for analysis, and the review period was selected in consultation with REI due to ongoing market evolution.

HEARING ORDER Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power) applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board on July 31, 2026, for approval of a series of new and updated Tariffs following collaborative engagements between NS Power and Renewall Energy...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power) has applied for approval of new and updated Tariffs, including the Standby Service Tariff, Energy Balancing Service Tariff, Distribution Tariff, and a new Distribution-connected Aggregation Service Tariff. The proceeding will initially be conducted as a paper hearing with written submissions, but may be converted to an oral hearing if needed.

[email protected]>; Brown, Wendy ; Wendy Chase ; Kayter, Thomas J Subject: M13008 - Nova Scotia Power Inc. - RtR Market Elements Application - Approval of necessary tariffs, Terms and Conditions - Hearing Order Good afternoon, Please...

AI summary A Hearing Order related to Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s application for necessary tariffs and Terms and Conditions in the RtR Market Elements Application has been sent to several individuals, including Wendy Brown, Wendy Chase, and Thomas J. Kayter. The document also includes a note about the secure file transfer service for submitting documents to the Board starting on 3 November 2025.

lto:[email protected])> Subject: M13008 - Nova Scotia Power Inc. - RtR Market Elements Application - Approval of necessary tariffs, Terms and Conditions - Hearing Order Good afternoon, Please see attached Hearing Order regarding...

AI summary This email notifies the recipient of an attached Hearing Order related to Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s application for approval of necessary tariffs and terms and conditions for the RtR Market Elements. The email also includes a note about submitting documents via a secure file transfer service starting November 3, 2025.

Request IR-4: Refer to Exhibit N-1, the Application, Attachment 4, Distribution-Connected Aggregation Service Tariff, DAS Tariff Review, page 3 of 3: a) Given the mid-year timing of this Application, does NS Power anticipate a decision by...

AI summary NS Power is seeking clarification on the timing of a Board decision regarding a tariff application, potential delays in the approval process, and whether the tariff will be implemented as a pilot program with a specified term.

Request IR-13: Refer to Attachment 6, Section 11.3 and Attachment 8, Section 15.4.1.The Distribution Tariff states that Real Power Losses are incorporated into Distribution Tariff rates and that the RtR Customer is responsible for such los...

AI summary The document requests confirmation on whether symmetric loss adjustments are applied to distribution-connected generation exports and the potential impact of any asymmetry on system costs. It references the Distribution Tariff and LRS Terms and Conditions related to real power losses and load adjustments.

September 14, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M13008 – NS Power RTR Market Elements Application – Request to Incorporate Large Industrial Interrupt...

AI summary NS Power proposes to file a standalone application to incorporate Large Industrial Interruptible Service (LIIR) into the Renewable to Retail (RtR) market, aiming to complete the process by the end of 2026. The application will include tariff and process amendments based on existing LIIR service offerings and will not disrupt the ongoing M13008 proceeding.

No double-recovery of administrative costs In response to questions about whether the proposed DAS Administration Charge might duplicate costs already recovered through the Distribution Tariff, or whether the Energy Balancing Service and S...

AI summary The document discusses concerns about potential double-recovery of administrative costs related to proposed charges for DAS, Energy Balancing Service, and Standby Service. NSPI confirms that the DAS Administration Charge is intended to recover incremental costs, and REI supports this approach, emphasizing the need to avoid duplication. The Board's review of the 2027 AAR filing is seen as a safeguard.

Large Industrial Interruptible Service REI agrees with NSPI, for the reasons set out in NSPI's September 14, 2026 letter to the Board, that the tariff and process provisions required to enable Large Industrial Interruptible Service in the...

AI summary REI agrees with NSPI that the tariff and process provisions for Large Industrial Interruptible Service in the RtR market should be handled via a standalone application to avoid disrupting the current proceeding's hearing schedule. Both parties are working toward a resolution to be filed by the end of 2026.

Consumer Advocate The CA's submissions address: (i) potential incremental costs and future distribution tariff charges associated with distribution-connected generation subject to review; - (ii) the absence of fully developed engineering s...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate raises concerns regarding the review of distribution-connected generation, the need for engineering specifications under the Standby Service Tariff, and the lack of costing information for the DAS Administration Charge. NS Power agrees to conduct a review by 2029 but notes the lack of operational experience to determine the impact of these factors.

Small Business Advocate NS Power notes that the SBA has identified no substantive concerns with the Application. While not opposing the Application, the SBA submits that a review at the end of 2029 would be too late and that any required a...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate (SBA) has no substantive concerns with the Application but suggests that a review at the end of 2029 would be too late. NS Power agrees that adjustments should be made sooner and proposes a review by December 31, 2029. NS Power also states that the lack of fully developed engineering specifications and contractual provisions for the Standby Service Tariff and capacity contribution factor is a factual statement and not a concern.

Renewall Energy Inc. NS Power thanks REI for its continued collaborative efforts in developing and implementing this new service offering. NS Power agrees that care should be taken to avoid any duplication of administrative costs and remai...

AI summary NS Power acknowledges Renewall Energy Inc.'s collaborative efforts and agrees to avoid duplication of administrative costs. NS Power supports the 2027 Annually Adjusted Rate process for reviewing proposed charges. Both parties are working together on tariff and process revisions for large industrial interruptible service.