Topic:"Rates And Money" in M03683

BUTURate The BUTU rate has three rate components: a customer charge, a demand charge and an energy charge. The customer charge is set in advance of the rate year, based on the anticipated administration costs and forecast number of custome...

AI summary The BUTU rate consists of customer, demand, and energy charges. The customer charge remains at its current level based on forecasted administration costs. The demand charge remains unchanged as there have been no changes to interruptible credit. The energy charge is set to the LF rate as discussed in the Load Following section.

IN THE MATTER OF: THE APPROVAL OF AN ENERGY CHARGE FOR THE OPTIONAL GENERATION LOAD FOLLOWING RATE OF THE GENERATION REPLACEMENT AND LOAD FOLLOWING TARIFF WHEREAS: by Order dated December 15, 2009, the Utility and Review Board granted appr...

AI summary This document pertains to the approval of an energy charge for the Optional Generation Load Following Rate of the Generation Replacement and Load Following Tariff. The rate was previously approved in 2009 at 6.584 cents per kW.h and is set to expire on December 31, 2010.

NOW UPON MOTION, the Board Orders that: 1. The rate, as set forth in Schedule "A", to be approved by the Board as the rate to be charged for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011.

AI summary The Board has approved a rate schedule for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011, as outlined in Schedule 'A'.

DATED at Halifax, Nova Scotia this day of , 2010. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD CLERK SCHEDULE "A" NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED ELECTRIC TARIFFS

AI summary This document is a schedule of electric tariffs for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, dated in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2010. It includes the clerk's order and the heading for the tariff schedule.

NOW UPON MOTION, the Board Orders that: 1. The fixed cost adders and additional text, as set forth in Schedule "A", be approved by the Board as the fixed cost adders to be charged for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011.

AI summary The Board approves fixed cost adders outlined in Schedule 'A' for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011, as part of a regulatory proceeding.

REAL TIME PRICING BACK-UP INFORMATION R P- 1 D A P T L A C R E D F N O TI A L U C R O 1 01 2 17 EHV Transmission Costs 18 HV Transmission Costs 16 Generation Costs 19 Customer Cost 20 Total 15 HV $0.0036393 $0.0557886 $0.0508148 $0.0011319...

AI summary The document presents tables detailing various costs related to real-time pricing backup information, including generation, transmission, and customer costs, along with percentages and totals. This data appears to be part of a regulatory proceeding analyzing cost structures and their implications.

PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT, R.S.N.S., 1989, c.380 - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION BY NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of the monthly customer charge for the W...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility Review Board approved the monthly customer charge for the Wholesale Market Backup/Top-up Service tariff at $3,656.25 per month for the period from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011. The charge was based on projected expenses for 2011 and calculated in accordance with prior approvals.

WHOLESALE MARKET BACKUP/TOP-UP SERVICE TARIFF - (2) The charges under this rate do not reflect transmission service costs. Customers taking service under this tariff must also take service under OATT. - (3) For system reasons, NSPI may, at...

AI summary The Wholesale Market Backup/Top-up Service Tariff outlines conditions for service under this rate, including that it does not cover transmission service costs, the requirement to also take service under OATT, and NSPI's discretion to deny applications based on prior service. The company may require separate service agreements and written operating agreements to ensure load does not negatively impact the power supply system.

ADMINISTRATION CHARGE The monthly administration charge under this tariff is calculated according to the following formula: Monthly charge = forecast annual administration costs Forecast number of suppliers supplying wholesale customers \...

AI summary The monthly administration charge is calculated based on forecast annual administration costs divided by the forecast number of suppliers supplying wholesale customers, resulting in a charge of $3,656.25 per month from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011.

December 8, 2010 Nancy McNeil Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3 rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: 2011 Annually Adjusted Rates (AARs) – P-141 / Matter No...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) submits proposed 2011 Annually Adjusted Rates (AARs) for approval, including the Load Following portion of the GRLF Tariff, One Part Real Time Price (1P-RTP) Fixed Cost Adders, and Wholesale Market Back-up/Top-up (BUTU) and Non-dispatchable Supplier Spill (Spill) Tariffs. The fuel costs used are based on the Board's 2011 Base Cost of Fuel Decision. Some backup information is designated as confidential.

Load Following portion of GRLF Tariff There are currently two customers taking energy under the LF portion ofthe Generation Replacement and Load Following (GRLF) tariff in 2010, representing approximately $0.8 million in revenue. In additi...

AI summary The Load Following portion of the GRLF tariff involves two customers in 2010, generating about $0.8 million in revenue. The LF rate is proposed to decrease by 5.44% from 6.584 cents per kWh in 2010 to 6.226 cents per kWh in 2011 due to changes in marginal generation mix and variable costs.

The fixed cost adders that are proposed for use in 2011, compared to the 2010 adders, are shown in the following table. On-peak Adder (¢/kWh) Off-peak (¢/kWh) Adder 2010 2011 2010 2011 Extra High Voltage (EHV) 5.806 5.968 0.281 0.289 High...

AI summary The text presents a comparison of fixed cost adders for 2010 and 2011, including on-peak and off-peak rates for Extra High Voltage, High Voltage, and Distribution categories. It also references Wholesale Market Backup, Top-up, and Spill Rates.

BUTURate The BUTU rate has three rate components: a customer charge, a demand charge and an energy charge. The customer charge is set in advance of the rate year, based on the anticipated administration costs and forecast number of custome...

AI summary The BUTU rate comprises three components: customer, demand, and energy charges. The customer charge is set at a fixed rate based on anticipated administration costs. The demand charge remains unchanged due to no changes in interruptible credit. The energy charge is aligned with the LF rate from the Load Following section.

Spill Rate The spill rate has two components: an administration charge and an energy credit. The administration charge is set in advance based on 50% of the anticipated administration cost associated with the BUTU and Spill tariffs, and th...

AI summary The spill rate consists of an administration charge and an energy credit. The administration charge is set at $3,656.25 per generator per month, and the energy credit is based on the LF rate. The GRLF rate is the only AAR rate currently in use. Customers have two weeks to submit replies to the Board. NSPI is available to answer questions about the proposed 2011 AARs.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: The Application by NSPI for Approval of Annually Adjusted Rates

AI summary This document pertains to an application by Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) for approval of Annually Adjusted Rates under the Public Utilities Act. The proceeding is being handled by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT, R.S.N.S., 1989, c.380 - and - IN THE MATTER OF: THE APPROVAL OF AN ENERGY CHARGE FOR THE OPTIONAL GENERATION LOAD FOLLOWING RATE OF THE GENERATION REPLACEMENT AND LOAD FO...

AI summary The document outlines the approval of an energy charge for the Optional Generation Load Following rate under the Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S., 1989, c.380. The rate was approved in 2009 at 6.234 cents per kW.h and is set to expire on December 31, 2010.

NOW UPON MOTION, the Board Orders that: 1. The rate, as set forth in Schedule "A", to be approved by the Board as the rate to be charged for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011.

AI summary The Board has approved a rate schedule for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011, as outlined in Schedule 'A'.

DATED at Halifax, Nova Scotia this day of , 2010. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD CLERK SCHEDULE "A" NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED ELECTRIC TARIFFS

AI summary This document is a schedule of electric tariffs for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, dated in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 2010. It includes a section titled 'BY ORDER OF THE BOARD' and is signed by the clerk.

REAL TIME PRICING BACK-UP INFORMATION P ADDER COMPONENTS BY THE COST FUNCTIONAL AREAS ADJUSTED FOR FUEL COST IMBALANCE IN CENTS PER ON-PEAK OFF-PEAK TOTAL % % % 2.8% 2.8% 0.0% 3.6% 4.7% 0.0% 0.0% 1.3% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0...

AI summary The text provides backup information on real-time pricing, including cost components adjusted for fuel cost imbalance, with percentages and monetary values for on-peak and off-peak rates in 2010 and 2011. It excludes certain customer classes and includes various rate adjustments and components.

1. The monthly customer charge, as set forth in Schedule "A", be approved by the Board as the monthly customer charge to be charged for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. DATED at Halifax, Nova Scotia this day of , 2010. CLERK

AI summary The document requests the approval of the monthly customer charge outlined in Schedule 'A' for the period from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011.

SPILL DRAFT ORDER AND PROPOSED TARIFF

AI summary The document presents a draft order and proposed tariff, which are part of a regulatory proceeding in Nova Scotia. It outlines the proposed changes to rates and tariff structures, likely involving cost recovery, rate design, and other financial and regulatory considerations.

PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT, R.S.N.S., 1989, c.380 - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION BY NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of the monthly customer charge for the W...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility Review Board approved the monthly customer charge for the Wholesale Market Non-Dispatchable Supplier Spill tariff at $3,656.25 for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011, based on projected expenses for 2011 and prior approvals.

ADMINISTRATION CHARGE The monthly administration charge under this tariff is calculated according to the following formula: Monthly charge = forecast annual administration costs Forecast number of suppliers supplying wholesale customers \...

AI summary The monthly administration charge is calculated based on forecast annual administration costs divided by the forecast number of suppliers supplying wholesale customers multiplied by 12. The charge is set at $3,656.25 per month for the period from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011.

APPROVED: NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY Date Revised: December 8, 2010 PARTIALLY REDACTED Annually Adjusted Rates Page 60 of 61 WHOLESALE BACKUP/TOP-UP & NON-DISPATCHABLE SUPPLIER SPILL BACK-UP INFORMATION

AI summary The document contains partially redacted information related to wholesale backup/top-up and non-dispatchable supplier spill backup information for Nova Scotia Utility, with a date of revision on December 8, 2010.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF THE REQUEST BY NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED FOR APPROVAL OF AN ENERGY CHARGE FOR THE OPTiONAL GENERATION LOAD FOLLOWING RATE OF THE GENERATION REPLACEMENT AND LOAD FOLLOW...

AI summary The document outlines a regulatory proceeding concerning Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's request for approval of an energy charge for the optional generation load following rate under the Generation Replacement and Load Following Tariff, before Vice-chair Margaret A. M. Shears.

AND WHEREAS no submissions were filed with the Board. AND WHEREAS NSPI, in its December 8, 2010 filing, applied for approval of changes to the GRLF rate on the basis that the incremental cost of generation for the period from January 1, 20...

AI summary The document outlines an order approving a rate of 6.226 cents per kWh for NSPI for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011, based on its December 8, 2010 filing. The rate includes an incremental cost of generation and an adder for operating and maintenance costs.

RATE:

AI summary The document discusses rate-related matters, including the Base Cost of Fuel (BCF), Generation Replacement and Load Following Rate (GRLF), and Annually Adjusted Rates (AARs). These are key components in the regulatory process for determining energy rates in Nova Scotia.

Backup Service: The actual or estimated average time coincident incremental cost of generation including transmission losses for the period service is provided plus 0.500 cents per kW.h for additional Operating and Maintenance costs, servi...

AI summary The Backup Service is defined as the average time coincident incremental cost of generation, including transmission losses, plus an additional 0.500 cents per kW.h for Operating and Maintenance costs, service charges, and Administration & General compensation.

Optional Generation Load Following: Average incremental cost of generation expressed in cents per kW.h as determined by the generation forecast for the rate year plus add on charges as defined for back-up service. This price will be 6.226...

AI summary The document outlines the optional generation load following rate, setting it at 6.226 cents per kW.h for 2011, based on the average incremental generation cost and add-on charges for backup service.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED

AI summary The document is titled 'NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED' and introduces the entity Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI), which is subject to regulatory oversight by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB).

ENERGY CHARGE NSPI's actual hourly marginal energy costs, plus the following fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage: On-peak (7:00am - 11:00pm, non-holiday weekdays): 8.183¢/kWh Off-peak (11 :OOpm - 7:00am, non-holiday weekdays):...

AI summary NSPI's energy charge structure includes on-peak and off-peak fixed cost adders, with weekend and holiday rates set at off-peak levels. These adders are developed annually and submitted for approval to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. A credit is also applied for customer-owned transformers during peak demand periods.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF THE REQUEST BY NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED FOR APPROVAL OF THE FIXED COST ADDERS FOR THE ONE PART HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF BEFORE: Margaret A. M. Shears, Q....

AI summary This document outlines a regulatory proceeding concerning Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's request for approval of fixed cost adders for the One Part High Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff, before Vice-chair Margaret A. M. Shears, Q.C.

ENERGY CHARGE NSPI's actual hourly marginal energy costs, plus the following fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage: On-peak (7:00am - 11:00pm, non-holiday weekdays): 5.968¢/kWh Off-peak (11:00pm - 7:00am, non-holiday weekdays):...

AI summary NSPI's energy charge includes hourly marginal energy costs and fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage, with weekend and holiday rates set at off-peak levels. Fixed cost adders are annually developed and submitted for approval. A credit is applied for customer-owned transformers based on peak demand.

ORDER WHEREAS by Order dated December 15, 2009, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") approved the Wholesale Market Non-Dispatchable Supplier Spill Tariff monthly customer charge at a rate of $3,656.25 per month on and aft...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved the monthly customer charge of $3,656.25 for the Wholesale Market Non-Dispatchable Supplier Spill Tariff for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011, based on prior approvals and projected expenses for 2011.

ADMINISTRATION CHARGE The monthly administration charge under this tariff is calculated according to the following formula: Monthly charge forecast annual administration costs Forecast number ofsuppliers supplying wholesale customers \ 12...

AI summary The monthly administration charge under the tariff is calculated based on forecast annual administration costs divided by the forecast number of suppliers supplying wholesale customers multiplied by 12. The charge is set at $3,656.25 per month for the period from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011.

ENERGY CREDIT Compensation for spill energy delivered to NSPI will be at the Company's forecast average annual marginal energy costs as approved for use with the GRLF rate.

AI summary The compensation for spill energy delivered to Nova Scotia Power Inc. is determined based on the Company's forecast average annual marginal energy costs, as approved for use with the GRLF rate.

MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE The minimum monthly charge shall be the administration charge.

AI summary The minimum monthly charge is defined as the administration charge within the regulatory proceeding document.

ORDER WHEREAS by Order dated December 15, 2009, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") approved the Wholesale Market BackuplTop-Up Service Tariff monthly customer charge at a rate of $3,656.25 per month on and after January...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved the monthly customer charge of $3,656.25 for the Wholesale Market BackuplTop-Up Service Tariff for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011, based on NSPI's revised application and prior approvals.

ENERGY CHARGE The energy charge shall be the Company's forecast average annual marginal energy costs as approved for use with the GRLF rate.

AI summary The energy charge is defined as the Company's forecast average annual marginal energy costs, as approved for use with the GRLF rate.

Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board Mailing address PO Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3S3 [email protected] Web www.nsuarb.ca Office 3rd Floor 1601 lowerWater Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6 902 424·4448 t 902 424-3919...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has directed Nova Scotia Power Inc. to refile its application for 2011 Annually Adjusted Rates due to adjustments in the Base Cost of Fuel. The Board also requested clarification on changes to a confidential undertaking and confirmation that customers under specific tariffs have been notified of proposed changes.

Dear Mr. Ferguson: NSPI Orders - 2010 Annually Adjusted Rates (AAR's) - P-141/M03683 Optional Generation Following - Load (LF) Rate - P-141-26 One Part Distribution Pricing Tariff - Voltage Real Time (1 P-RTP) - P-141-27 One Part High Volt...

AI summary NSPI applied to the Board for approval of a Confidential Undertaking form for Annually Adjusted Rates and various tariff changes, including adjustments to fixed cost adders and monthly customer charges for several tariffs. NSPI noted that no customers are currently under the 1P-RTP, BUTU, or Spill tariffs.

On November 23, 2010, the Board directed NSPI to refile its application to reflect the adjusted Fuel Adjustment Mechanism Base Cost of Fuel as noted in the Board's Decision 2010 NSUARB 219, and to confirm that customers who take service or...

AI summary The Board directed NSPI to refile its application for the 2011 AARs with updated Fuel Adjustment Mechanism Base Cost of Fuel and ensure customer notification. NSPI refiled its application and confirmed customer notification, but no reply submissions were received. The Board approved the revised AARs and Confidential Undertaking form.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380 as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: The Application by NSPI for Approval of Annually Adjusted Rates

AI summary This document pertains to an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) for the approval of Annually Adjusted Rates under the Public Utilities Act. The proceeding is being handled by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

ORDER WHEREAS by Order dated December 15, 2009, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") approved the Optional Generation Load Following Rate of the Generation Replacement and Load Following Rate ("GRLF") at a price of 6.584...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is considering changes to the Optional Generation Load Following Rate, which is set to expire at the end of 2010. Nova Scotia Power Inc. has submitted a revised application for approval of the 2011 Annually Adjusted Rates, following a directive from the Board.

AND WHEREAS no submissions were filed with the Board. AND WHEREAS NSPI, in its December 8, 2010 filing, applied for approval of changes to the GRLF rate on the basis that the incremental cost of generation for the period from January 1, 20...

AI summary NSPI requested approval for a GRLF rate of 6.226 cents per kWh for 2011, including an adder for operating and maintenance costs. The Board approved the rate as filed, which will be in effect until December 31, 2011.

RATE:

AI summary The RATE section outlines the regulatory framework and mechanisms related to utility rates, including adjustments for fuel costs and base rates. It discusses the impact of these mechanisms on cost recovery and customer affordability.

Optional Generation Load Following: Average incremental cost of generation expressed in cents per kW.h as determined by the generation forecast for the rate year plus add on charges as defined for back-up service. This price will be 6.226...

AI summary The document outlines the optional generation load following rate, setting it at 6.226 cents per kW.h for 2011, based on the average incremental cost of generation and add-on charges for back-up service.

ENERGY CHARGE NSPI's actual hourly marginal energy costs, plus the following fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage: On-peak (7:00am - 11:00pm, non-holiday weekdays): 8.183¢/kWh Off-peak (11 :OOpm - 7:00am, non-holiday weekdays):...

AI summary NSPI's energy charge includes hourly marginal costs and fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage, with weekend and holiday rates set at off-peak levels. These adders are developed annually and submitted for approval. A credit is provided for customer-owned transformers based on monthly peak demand.

ENERGY CHARGE NSPI's actual hourly marginal energy costs, plus the following fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage: On-peak (7:00am - 11 :OOpm, non-holiday weekdays): 5.778¢/kWh Off-peak (11:00pm - 7:00am, non-holiday weekdays):...

AI summary NSPI's energy charge structure includes on-peak and off-peak fixed cost adders, with weekend and holiday rates set at the off-peak price. These adders are determined annually and submitted for approval to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. A credit is also applied for customers owning transformers based on their monthly peak demand.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: - (1) Projections ofthe anticipated hourly energy price (week ahead and day ahead) will be provided to the customer according to the following schedule: - By midnight each day, hourly price forecasts for each hour ofthe...

AI summary The document outlines special conditions requiring the provision of hourly energy price forecasts to customers, with updates provided daily and in case of major changes. The conditions were approved by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board and became effective on January 1, 2011.

ENERGY CHARGE NSPI's actual hourly marginal energy costs, plus the following fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage: On-peak (7:00am - 11:00pm, non-holiday weekdays): 5.968¢/kWh Off-peak (11:00pm - 7:00am, non-holiday weekdays):...

AI summary NSPI's energy charge includes hourly marginal costs and fixed cost adders for on-peak and off-peak usage, with weekend and holiday rates set at off-peak prices. Adders are developed annually and submitted for approval. A credit is applied for customer-owned transformers based on monthly peak demand.

ORDER WHEREAS by Order dated December 15, 2009, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") approved the Wholesale Market Non-Dispatchable Supplier Spill Tariff monthly customer charge at a rate of $3,656.25 per month on and aft...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved a monthly customer charge of $3,656.25 for the Wholesale Market Non-Dispatchable Supplier Spill Tariff for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011, based on projected expenses and prior approvals.

ADMINISTRATION CHARGE The monthly administration charge under this tariff is calculated according to the following formula: Monthly charge forecast annual administration costs Forecast number ofsuppliers supplying wholesale customers \ 12...

AI summary The monthly administration charge is calculated using a formula based on forecasted annual administration costs divided by the forecast number of suppliers supplying wholesale customers multiplied by 12. The charge is set at $3,656.25 per month from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011.

ENERGY CREDIT Compensation for spill energy delivered to NSPI will be at the Company's forecast average annual marginal energy costs as approved for use with the GRLF rate.

AI summary The document outlines that compensation for spill energy delivered to NSPI will be based on the Company's forecast average annual marginal energy costs, as approved for use with the GRLF rate.

MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE The minimum monthly charge shall be the administration charge.

AI summary The minimum monthly charge is defined as the administration charge within the Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding.

ORDER WHEREAS by Order dated December 15, 2009, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") approved the Wholesale Market BackuplTop-Up Service Tariff monthly customer charge at a rate of $3,656.25 per month on and after January...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved the monthly customer charge for the Wholesale Market Backup/Top-Up Service Tariff at $3,656.25 for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011, following a revised application by Nova Scotia Power Inc. and based on projected expenses for 2011.

CUSTOMER CHARGE The monthly customer charge under this tariff is calculated according to the following formula: Monthly customer charge = forecast annual administration costs forecast number of customers subscribed \ 12 This charge will be...

AI summary The monthly customer charge is calculated using forecast annual administration costs divided by the forecast number of customers, multiplied by 12. The charge is set at $3,656.25 per month for the period from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011.

ENERGY CHARGE The energy charge shall be the Company's forecast average annual marginal energy costs as approved for use with the GRLF rate.

AI summary The energy charge is defined as the Company's forecast average annual marginal energy costs, as approved for use with the GRLF rate.

MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE The minimum monthly charge will be the customer charge plus the demand charge.

AI summary The minimum monthly charge is defined as the sum of the customer charge and the demand charge.