103036Decision & Order
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IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the TOWN OF LUNENBURG, on behalf of its ELECTRIC UTILITY , for approval to amend its Schedule of Rates for Electric Supply and Services, to allow it to re...
AI summary The Town of Lunenburg, on behalf of its electric utility, is seeking approval to amend its Schedule of Rates for Electric Supply and Services, specifically to remove a cap on rate increases that was previously set during its last general rate application.
DECISION AND ORDER In an Application dated May 29, 2026, the Town of Lunenburg, on behalf of its Electric Utility, applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board for approval to amend its Schedule of Rates for Electric Supply and Services to allo...
AI summary The Town of Lunenburg applied to remove a rate cap on its electric utility's rates, approved by the Nova Scotia Energy Board in Matter M12179. The Board approved the removal of the cap in Matter M12943, allowing the utility to pass through rate increases and adjust for changes in NS Power's tariffs and DSM/FAM costs. The utility also plans to recover a deferred revenue amount with interest in a future application.
The Board approves the application and orders the following: The Schedule of Rates for Electric Supply and Services attached to this order as Schedule "A", is approved for service rendered on and after August 1, 2026. (Note: The Board's or...
AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has approved a new Schedule of Rates for Electric Supply and Services effective August 1, 2026, with additional rates effective January 1, 2027, as outlined in Matter M12943.
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR ELECTRIC SUPPLY & SERVICES (Effective for services rendered on and after August 1, 2026 )
AI summary This document outlines the schedule of rates for electric supply and services effective from August 1, 2026. It provides the framework for pricing and service delivery for electricity in Nova Scotia.
RATES All bills are due and payable when rendered. All unpaid accounts are subject to overdue interest charges in accordance with Regulation 5.2 - "Payment of bills, overdue interest charges, and returned payment charge". In this Schedule,...
AI summary The document outlines the process for adjusting municipal rate classes in Lunenburg due to increased costs from Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI). The Board may amend rates using a formula based on forecasted power purchase costs and revenue, without requiring a public hearing.
DOMESTIC SERVICE Service Charge: $15.04 per month. Energy Rates: 18.492 cents per kilowatt hour for all consumption. Minimum Bill: $15.04 per month. Availability: The Domestic rate shall be applicable to electric energy used by a customer...
AI summary The document outlines two rate structures: Domestic Service and Small General. Domestic Service has a fixed service charge of $15.04/month and an energy rate of 18.492 cents/kWh, applicable to residential use. Small General has a slightly higher fixed charge of $15.31/month and a lower energy rate of 18.064 cents/kWh, applicable to energy use not exceeding 12,000 kWh/year.
GENERAL Demand Charge: $10.836 per month per kW of maximum demand. Energy Charge: 22.899 cents per kW hour for the first 100 kW hours per month per kW of maximum demand. 15.705 cents per kilowatt hour for all additional consumption. Minimu...
AI summary The document outlines two rate structures: General and Large General, detailing demand charges, energy charges, minimum bills, and availability criteria for each. The General rate applies to lower demand levels, while the Large General rate is for higher demand levels.
March to November 7:00 am to 10:00 pm 18.492 cents per kilowatt hour 10:00 pm to 7:00 am 11.676 cents per kilowatt hour The above rates apply weekdays (Monday through Friday inclusive), excluding statutory holidays. For Saturdays, Sundays,...
AI summary The text outlines time-of-use electricity rates, with lower rates during off-peak hours (7:00 am to 10:00 pm) and higher rates during peak hours (10:00 pm to 7:00 am). These rates apply to weekdays, while weekends and statutory holidays are billed at the higher rate.
MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE The minimum monthly charge shall be $28.51
AI summary The minimum monthly charge is set at $28.51 as part of the regulatory proceeding.
AVAILABILITY This rate is only available to customers employing Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) equipment and electric in-floor radiant (ie. hydronic) heating systems utilizing time shifting technology approved by the Utility.
AI summary The rate is exclusively available to customers using Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) equipment and electric in-floor radiant heating systems with time shifting technology approved by the Utility.
The Street and Yard Lighting rate shall be applicable to the supply of outdoor illumination on a dusk-to-dawn schedule involving approximately 4,000 hours burning time per year and shall include maintenance of equipment and lamp renewals.
AI summary The Street and Yard Lighting rate is defined for outdoor illumination on a dusk-to-dawn schedule, with approximately 4,000 hours of burning time annually, and includes equipment maintenance and lamp renewals.
103036Decision & Order
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IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the TOWN OF LUNENBURG, on behalf of its ELECTRIC UTILITY , for approval to amend its Schedule of Rates for Electric Supply and Services, to allow it to re...
AI summary The Town of Lunenburg, on behalf of its electric utility, is seeking approval to amend its Schedule of Rates for Electric Supply and Services, specifically to remove a cap on rate increases that was imposed during its last general rate application.
The Board approves the application and orders the following: The Schedule of Rates for Electric Supply and Services attached to this order as Schedule "A", is approved for service rendered on and after August 1, 2026. (Note: The Board's or...
AI summary The Board has approved the Schedule of Rates for Electric Supply and Services, effective August 1, 2026, with additional rates effective January 1, 2027, as outlined in Matter M12943.
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR ELECTRIC SUPPLY & SERVICES (Effective for services rendered on and after August 1, 2026 )
AI summary The document outlines the Schedule of Rates for Electric Supply & Services, effective from August 1, 2026. It provides the framework for electricity pricing and service charges applicable to customers in Nova Scotia.
RATES All bills are due and payable when rendered. All unpaid accounts are subject to overdue interest charges in accordance with Regulation 5.2 - "Payment of bills, overdue interest charges, and returned payment charge". In this Schedule,...
AI summary The document outlines the process for adjusting municipal electricity rates in Lunenburg due to increased costs from Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI). It specifies a formula for calculating rate changes and requires the Utility to submit detailed forecasts and analyses when requesting rate amendments.
Nova Scotia Power Inc. ("NSPI") Municipal Rate Class Adjustments to Demand Side Management and Fuel Adjustment Mechanism In order to recover Demand Side Management ("DSM") and Fuel Adjustment Mechanism ("FAM") adjustments due to Nova Scoti...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) proposes adjustments to Demand Side Management (DSM) and Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) rates for municipal classes, based on formulas involving DSM and FAM rates, annual kWh purchases, and adjustments. These changes would be implemented without a public hearing following a notice from the Town of Lunenburg.
DOMESTIC SERVICE Service Charge: $15.04 per month. Energy Rates: 18.492 cents per kilowatt hour for all consumption. Minimum Bill: $15.04 per month. Availability: The Domestic rate shall be applicable to electric energy used by a customer...
AI summary The document outlines the Domestic and Small General service rates for electric energy in Nova Scotia. The Domestic rate applies to residential use, with a service charge of $15.04/month and an energy rate of 18.492 cents/kWh. The Small General rate is for lower energy use, with a base charge of $15.31/month and an energy rate of 18.064 cents/kWh, applicable to customers using no more than 12,000 kWh/year.
GENERAL Demand Charge: $10.836 per month per kW of maximum demand. Energy Charge: 22.899 cents per kW hour for the first 100 kW hours per month per kW of maximum demand. 15.705 cents per kilowatt hour for all additional consumption. Minimu...
AI summary The document outlines two rate structures: General and Large General. The General rate applies to consumption exceeding 12,000 kWh/year with a maximum demand not exceeding 250 kW. The Large General rate applies to demand exceeding 250 kW, with higher demand and energy charges.
ENERGY CHARGE: December, January and February 07:00 am to 1:00 pm 37.372 cents per kilowatt hour 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 18.492 cents per kilowatt hour 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm 37.372 cents per kilowatt hour 10:00 pm to 7:00 am 11.676 cents per kilo...
AI summary The energy charge rates for December, January, and February are outlined with different rates for various time periods during weekdays and weekends/holidays. Rates range from 11.676 cents to 37.372 cents per kilowatt hour depending on the time of day.
March to November 7:00 am to 10:00 pm 18.492 cents per kilowatt hour 10:00 pm to 7:00 am 11.676 cents per kilowatt hour The above rates apply weekdays (Monday through Friday inclusive), excluding statutory holidays. For Saturdays, Sundays,...
AI summary The text outlines time-of-use electricity rates for weekdays and weekends/holidays, specifying different rates for daytime and nighttime consumption periods.
MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE The minimum monthly charge shall be $28.51
AI summary The minimum monthly charge is set at $28.51.
AVAILABILITY This rate is only available to customers employing Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) equipment and electric in-floor radiant (ie. hydronic) heating systems utilizing time shifting technology approved by the Utility.
AI summary The rate is exclusively available to customers using Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) equipment and electric in-floor radiant heating systems with time shifting technology approved by the Utility.
The Street and Yard Lighting rate shall be applicable to the supply of outdoor illumination on a dusk-to-dawn schedule involving approximately 4,000 hours burning time per year and shall include maintenance of equipment and lamp renewals.
AI summary The Street and Yard Lighting rate applies to outdoor illumination on a dusk-to-dawn schedule, with approximately 4,000 hours of burning time per year, and includes maintenance and lamp renewals.