Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12521

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-5: 2 3 Please explain why the Board approved values for the weighted average cost of capital 4 (WACC) are not applied in Appendix A-2 in keeping with the associated effective dates from 5 M10431, M11563 and M1...

AI summary The document discusses the Board's decision not to apply the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) values in Appendix A-2, as directed by the Board's Decision on the 2025 DSM Cost Recovery Rider (M11912). NS Power has excluded financing costs from the 2026 BA, but interest calculations are provided to show the impact of these costs.

The following timetable will apply to this proceeding: Notices of Intervention Friday, October 31, 2025 Information Requests (IRs) to NS Power Friday, November 14, 2025 Responses to IRs from NS Power Friday, November 28, 2025 Written Submi...

AI summary This proceeding outlines a timetable for interventions and submissions, referencing the Board's Regulatory Rules, including Rule 7(3), which requires documents to be filed by 2:00 pm on due dates.

The following timetable will apply to this proceeding: Notices of Intervention Friday, October 31, 2025 Information Requests (IRs) to NS Power Friday, November 14, 2025 Responses to IRs from NS Power Friday, November 28, 2025 Written Submi...

AI summary This document outlines the timetable for a regulatory proceeding, including deadlines for notices of intervention, information requests, responses, and written submissions. It also references the application of the Board's Regulatory Rules, particularly Rule 7(3), which specifies a filing deadline of 2:00 pm on due dates.

- 6. Where a reference to Designated Confidential Information is required in pre-filed testimony, briefs, other legal documents or arguments, such reference shall be by citation of title or exhibit number only or by some other non-confiden...

AI summary The text outlines procedures for handling Designated Confidential Information in regulatory proceedings, emphasizing confidentiality, filing requirements, and handling of such information during appeals or challenges. It includes obligations for returning and destroying confidential materials after the Board's decision.

y all documents, notes and other materials containing or reflecting, directly or indirectly, Designated Confidential Information, whether printed or electronic, and shall provide an affidavit of compliance to NS Power respecting same. - (b...

AI summary This section outlines the handling of Designated Confidential Information in regulatory proceedings involving NS Power, including requirements for affidavits of compliance, exceptions for members of the Nova Scotia Barrister's Society, and restrictions on the use of such information.

Eastward Energy Incorporated TAKE NOTICE that Eastward Energy ("Eastward") hereby requests to intervene in this proceeding. Eastward is a Nova Scotia-based company, formed for the purpose of providing natural gas distribution service to No...

AI summary Eastward Energy Incorporated has requested to intervene in a regulatory proceeding. The company provides natural gas distribution services in Nova Scotia and is contacting the Nova Scotia Energy Board for further information.

1 M12521 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 6 7 IN THE MATTER OF: An application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER 8 9 INCORPORATED for approval of its 2026 Demand Side 10 Manag...

AI summary The document outlines an information request (IR-1) submitted to Nova Scotia Power, Inc. (NS Power) by the Small Business Advocate, seeking responses related to the 2026 Demand Side Management Cost Recovery Riders (DCRR) application under the Public Utilities Act. Responses are due by November 28, 2025.

2. Need to Address issue of Interest and Interpretation of s. 64AB of the PUA In this application, NSPI is not seeking the Board's approval for recovery of interest on the BA amounts. NSPI's proposed financing costs for the 2026 BA, set ou...

AI summary NSPI is seeking clarification on the interpretation of s. 64AB of the PUA regarding the recovery of interest on BA amounts. The Board has deferred this issue and plans to initiate a generic proceeding. NSPI argues it is entitled to interest at its WACC, while the Industrial Group supports the generic proceeding and suggests the 2026 DCRR should be approved without interest on BA balances.

INTERIM ORDER NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED (NS Power) applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board on October 22, 2025, for approval of its 2026 DCRR effective January 1 through December 31, 2026. The Board established a paper hearing for thi...

AI summary NS Power applied for approval of its 2026 DCRR, which depends on the outcome of its ongoing general rate application. The Board issued an interim order due to the expiration of 2025 DCRR charges and the need for approved rates for 2026.

Findings The Board's Interim Order dated December 22, 2025, approved the continuation of the 2025 DCRR charges commencing January 1, 2026, until further order of the Board in this matter, or as part of NS Power's ongoing GRA. NS Power file...

AI summary The Board approved the continuation of the 2025 DCRR charges until further order, with an effective date of January 1, 2026. The GRA did not propose changes to the DSM rider amounts for 2026 or 2027 but did propose changes to the calculation of the BA. All parties supported the 2026 DCRR as proposed by NS Power. The decision on interest entitlement is deferred until further consideration.

FINAL ORDER NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED (NS Power) applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board for approval of its 2026 DCRR effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. This matter was considered by way of a paper hearing. Followi...

AI summary NS Power applied for approval of its 2026 DCRR, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The matter was considered via a paper hearing, and an interim order was issued in December 2025. The final decision was released in March 2026, following the general rate application decision.