Topic:"Rates And Money" in M12914

ess, 15 both as put forth in this Application, representatives indicated a preference to reserve 16 final judgement until they had an opportunity to fully review NSPML's Application 17 once filed. 18 19 NSPML now files this Application for...

AI summary NSPML has submitted an application for a multi-year assessment to recover its revenue requirement for 2027-2028, requesting an order from the NSEB based on Section 64 of the PUA and Section 8(2) of the ML Regulations. The application seeks recovery of $200.3 million for 2027 and $191.5 million for 2028, subject to adjustments for updated marine survey costs. NSPML also comments on the regulatory review process for this application.

1 7.0 REQUEST FOR RELIEF 2 3 In consideration of the above, NSPML respectfully requests that the Board issue an 4 Order pursuant to sections 64 of the Public Utilities Act and 8 of the ML Regulations: 5 6 1. Approving a 2027 and 2028 asses...

AI summary NSPML requests the Board to approve a 2027 and 2028 assessment totaling $200.3 million and $191.5 million, respectively, with specific payment terms and a process to include the Contracted Marine Survey amount in the 2027 assessment.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD NOTICE OF PAPER HEARING NSP MARITIME LINK INCORPORATED (NSPML) applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board for approval of its 2027 and 2028 revenue requirements and cost assessment pursuant to the Public Utilities Act...

AI summary NSP Maritime Link Incorporated (NSPML) has applied for approval of its 2027 and 2028 revenue requirements and cost assessments, proposing amounts of $200.3 million and $191.5 million respectively. The cost assessment will be recovered from NS Power customers. The Nova Scotia Energy Board will conduct a paper hearing process, with public participation opportunities.

Request IR-02: 2 1 - 3 Please provide the approved and actual FTE count and costs at the most detailed level in - 4 which each is tracked by NSPML for 2019 to 2027 including both approved and actual, - 5 proposed or forecast, as applicable...

AI summary The request asks for detailed FTE count and costs from 2019 to 2027, tracked by NSPML, including approved, actual, proposed, and forecast data. The response is pending, with instructions to make reasonable assumptions for missing data based on historical trends.

NSPML Responses to Industrial Group Information Requests 1 c) From NSPML's perspective, the primary savings would be the cost relating to the Lab d A dm inis ion trat our an 8.3 6.9 7.4 7.5 7.2 7.1 8.6 7.8 8.6 9.1 9.5 4.4 4.4 9.8 10.0 Insu...

AI summary NSPML is responding to an information request regarding the existing and proposed new Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA) for the HVDC Converter Station Service. The request includes inquiries about the execution of a new LTSA, payment history, and changes in scope, pricing, or duration between the existing and new agreements.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-01: 2 - 3 Please set out in table format, the proposed invoice amounts to NS Power throughout 2027- - 4 2028, including separate columns for 1) the monthly assessments for the 2027 and 2028 cost - 5 assessment...

AI summary The document contains a request (IR-01) asking NS Power to provide a table of proposed invoice amounts for 2027-2028, including monthly and semi-annual assessments, and a response indicating that payment schedules for the specified years will be provided.

CONFIDENTIAL – ATTACHMENTS ONLY 1 Request IR-08: 2 3 Please provide Attachment 2 for NSPML's 2027 and 2028 Rate Base Continuity Schedule in 4 excel with cells intact and protections removed. 5 6 Response IR-08: 7 8 Please refer to Confiden...

AI summary The text includes a request and response related to providing Attachment 2 for NSPML's 2027 and 2028 Rate Base Continuity Schedule in Excel format, with a response directing to a confidential electronic attachment.

NSPML Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board Information Requests

AI summary The document outlines NSPML's responses to information requests from the Nova Scotia Energy Board, indicating the company's engagement with regulatory inquiries and its provision of relevant data for proceedings.

6 Description 2026 2025 2024 NSEB Fees 0.3 0.2 0.2 Assessment Applications Other expected filings or 0.2 0.2 0.7 proceedings 0.4 0.4 0.3 Total 0.9 0.8 1.2 7

AI summary The table presents expected filings and proceedings for the years 2024, 2025, and 2026, including NSEB fees and other assessment applications, with total figures for each year.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT and the MARITIME LINK ACT and the MARITIME LINK COST RECOVERY PROCESS REGULATIONS - and - IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by NSP MARITIME LINK INCORPORATED for approval of...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by NSP Maritime Link Incorporated for approval of its 2027 and 2028 revenue requirements and cost assessment under the Public Utilities Act, the Maritime Link Act, and the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations.

IN THE MATTER OF: NSPML 2027/2028 Assessment Application

AI summary The document pertains to the NSPML 2027/2028 Assessment Application, indicating a regulatory proceeding related to an assessment by NSPML during the specified period.

June 30, 2026 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Shellie Woolham Director, Regulatory Affairs and Governance PO Box 910 Halifax, NS B3J 2W5 Dear Ms. Woolham: M12914 NSP Maritime Link Inc. (NSPML) – 2027-2028 Cost...

AI summary NSP Maritime Link Inc. has submitted an application for approval of its 2027/2028 revenue requirements and cost assessment. The Nova Scotia Energy Board has opted for a paper hearing process but reserves the right to hold a full oral hearing. NSPML requested confidential treatment for parts of the application, which was accepted by the Board.

HEARING ORDER NSP Maritime Link Incorporated (NSPML) applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board on June 25, 2026, for approval of its 2027/2028 revenue requirements and cost assessment from Nova Scotia Power Inc. The Board has determined that...

AI summary NSP Maritime Link Incorporated (NSPML) has applied for approval of its 2027/2028 revenue requirements and cost assessment from Nova Scotia Power Inc. The Nova Scotia Energy Board will conduct the proceeding as a paper hearing with written closing submissions, reserving the right to convert it to an oral hearing if needed.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT and the MARITIME LINK ACT and the MARITIME LINK COST RECOVERY PROCESS REGULATIONS - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by NSP MARITIME LINK INCORPORATED for approval o...

AI summary This document pertains to a regulatory proceeding involving the approval of revenue requirements and cost assessments for NSP Maritime Link Incorporated under the Public Utilities Act and the Maritime Link Act, as part of the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process.

NOTICE OF INTERVENTION OF: CONSUMER ADVOCATE TAKE NOTICE that the Consumer Advocate hereby intervenes in the above Application and proceeding. The Consumer Advocate represents the interests of residential ratepayers, who may be impacted by...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate intervenes in the proceeding, representing residential ratepayers who may be affected by the Application. They will address issues raised by the Energy Board and any other relevant matters. Legal representation is provided by Pink Larkin and Grid Strategies LLC.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , the Maritime Link Act and the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations -and- IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by NSP Maritime Link Incorporated for approval of it...

AI summary This document pertains to a regulatory proceeding involving the approval of revenue requirements and cost assessment for NSP Maritime Link Incorporated under the Public Utilities Act, the Maritime Link Act, and the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations for the years 2027 and 2028.

IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT and the MARITIME LINK ACT and the MARITIME LINK COST RECOVERY PROCESS REGULATIONS - and –

AI summary This document pertains to a regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, the Maritime Link Act, and the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations. It sets the context for a regulatory review involving cost recovery processes related to the Maritime Link project.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT and the MARITIME LINK ACT and the MARITIME LINK COST RECOVERY PROCESS REGULATIONS - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by NSP MARITIME LINK INCORPORATED for approval o...

AI summary The document outlines a regulatory proceeding involving the approval of NSP Maritime Link Incorporated's 2027/2028 revenue requirement and cost assessment under the Public Utilities Act and the Maritime Link Act. It pertains to the Maritime Link cost recovery process.

1 Request IR-1: - 2 Please set out in table format, the proposed invoice amounts to NS Power throughout 2027-2028, - 3 including separate columns for 1) the monthly assessments for the 2027 and 2028 cost - 4 assessment; 2) the semi-annual...

AI summary The request asks for a table format outlining proposed invoice amounts to NS Power for 2027-2028, including monthly and semi-annual assessments for specific cost assessments and FLG2.

1 M12914 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD 4 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act and the MARITIME LINK ACT and the 7 8 MARITIME LINK COST RECOVERY PROCESS REGULATIONS 9 10 – and – 11 12 13 IN THE MATTER OF: An application...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is handling a proceeding related to the Maritime Link Cost Recovery Process Regulations and an application by NSP Maritime Link Inc. for approval of its 2026 revenue requirement and cost assessment. The Consumer Advocate has issued information requests to NSP Maritime Link Inc. and Emera Newfoundland & Labrador Holdings Inc., with responses due by August 20, 2026.

8 Request IR-2: 9 10 Please provide the approved and actual FTE count and costs at the most detailed level in which 11 each is tracked by NSPML for 2019 to 2027 including both approved and actual, proposed or 12 forecast, as applicable. Fo...

AI summary Request IR-2 asks for detailed FTE count and cost data from NSPML for 2019 to 2027, including approved, actual, and forecast figures, with reasonable assumptions for missing data based on historical trends.

1 (c) Please quantify the regulatory cost savings NSPML attributes to a two-year 2 versus a one-year assessment process. 3 Request IR-2: 4 Reference: Section 2.2, Table 2, O&M Forecast 2027 and 2028 vs 2026 ($ millions) (p. 7) 5 (a) Please...

AI summary The text includes requests for information related to regulatory cost savings from a two-year versus one-year assessment process, updates to O&M forecast tables, explanations for variances in approved versus actual amounts, and details on the status of a Long-Term Service Agreement for an HVDC converter station.

28 Confidential Attachment 1 of this Application). 1 (c) Please identify and explain any material changes in scope, pricing 2 structure, or duration between the existing LTSA and the proposed new 3 agreement. 4 (d) Attachment 1 includes li...

AI summary The document includes several requests related to changes in agreements, redactions in support details, and vegetation management estimates. It also references a contingency support agreement for HVDC cables and requests detailed cost breakdowns and justifications for redactions.

17 Request IR-17: - 18 Reference: Section 6.0, Regulatory Review Process (pp. 27). - 19 Preamble: NSPML agrees to refund $154,000 in regulatory budget amount forecasted 20 for the 2027/2028 Assessment process less any fees billed by the En...

AI summary NSPML agrees to refund $154,000 in regulatory budget amounts for the 2027/2028 Assessment process, less any fees billed by the Energy Board and other parties. The request seeks a breakdown of budgeted and actual regulatory amounts from the 2026 assessment application and how the refund figure was forecasted.

1 M12914 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended and the 6 7 MARITIME LINK ACT and the MARITIME LINK COST RECOVERY PROCESS REGULATIONS 8 9 IN THE MATTER OF: An applicati...

AI summary This document is an information request from the Nova Scotia Energy Board related to an application by NSP Maritime Link Inc. for approval of its 2027 and 2028 revenue requirements and cost assessment. The request is directed to Shellie Woolham of Emera Newfoundland & Labrador, with responses due by August 20, 2026.

Refer to M12914, Exhibit N-1, Application by NS Maritime Link, Inc. (NSPML) for approval of its 2027 and 2028 revenue requirements and cost assessment, submitted by NSPML on June 25, 2026 (the "Application"), Section 2.2 O&M Costs, and Sec...

AI summary The document requests detailed information regarding the HVDC OEM converter station service agreement, its finalization status, and the basis for providing a vegetation management estimate for 2027/2028. It also asks for a comparison with the HVDC contingency support agreement.

August 20, 2026 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Ms. Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6 Dear Ms. Henwood: RE: M12...

AI summary This letter from Shellie Woolham, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Governance, informs the Nova Scotia Energy Board of NSPML's submission of responses to Information Requests (IRs) related to the 2027/2028 Assessment Application. The letter requests the extension of confidential treatment to the IRs, citing the same redaction principles applied to the original application.