Topic:"Rate Smoothing Adjustment" in M12499

cents per kilowatt-hour Interim Energy Charge During a Critical Peak Event For the first 200 kilowatt-hours per month For all additional kilowatt-hours Effective December 1, 2025 n/a 17.567 15.841 Effective: November 1, 2024December 1, 2025

AI summary The document outlines an interim energy charge structure effective December 1, 2025, with different rates for the first 200 kilowatt-hours per month and additional kilowatt-hours during a Critical Peak Event. The rates are 17.567 and 15.841 cents per kilowatt-hour, respectively.

DEMAND CHARGE per month per kilowatt of maximum demand Effective February 2, 2023 $10.554 Effective January 1, 2024 $10.554 32 cents per kilowatt reduction in demand charge where the transformer was owned by the customer prior to February...

AI summary The demand charge is set at $10.554 per month per kilowatt of maximum demand, effective from February 2, 2023, and remains unchanged through January 1, 2024. A reduction of 32 cents per kilowatt is applied for customers who own transformers predating February 1, 1974, or under Special Condition (2).

they can remain in the program and pay the same as they otherwise would but be ready to resume traditional TVP Tariffs when system functionality returns in a relatively short period, expected in 2026. The Board is mindful of NS Power's sub...

AI summary The Board acknowledges NS Power's proposal but finds it insufficient, as it does not address concerns raised by interested parties. The Board concludes that the TVP program can continue without NS Power's Option A, suggesting a temporary adjustment to off-peak rates instead. This decision aligns with the Public Utilities Act, ensuring ratepayers receive the same service at the same rate.

However, as with the Domestic TOU tariff, Synapse questions whether it is reasonable to convey to customers that the off-peak rate will apply to all consumption through March 31, 2026. If NS Power's systems are restored earlier, NS Power c...

AI summary Synapse Energy Economics questions the reasonableness of applying off-peak rates until March 31, 2026, suggesting instead that NS Power notify customers that off-peak rates will apply until further notice, particularly if systems are restored earlier.

Regulatory Counsel Theme Party Party Question or Comment NS Power Reply Impacts and Neutrality SBA d) Since this proposal follows directly from the Cyber Security breach, should any unwarranted tariff energy prices below standard rate equi...

AI summary The SBA questions whether unwarranted tariff energy prices below standard rates should be refunded to all ratepayers if NS Power is cited for imprudence or neglect under M12273. NS Power replies that the temporary application of off-peak rates may reduce revenue but will be partially offset by avoided costs and that the TVP program is designed to be revenue-neutral.

ars of stakeholder engagement beginning in 2020 with the TVP program design under M09777. The Company's proposed approach provides a minimally disruptive solution that reflects the reality that NS Power cannot currently access the interval...

AI summary The Company proposes a minimally disruptive approach for modifying the TVP program, acknowledging current limitations in accessing interval data for time-differentiated rates. The approach aims to maintain customer experience and program viability, aligning TOU winter on-peak prices with SORs and minimizing disruptions from mid-season billing changes.