Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12768

S Power accepted all of Bates Whites' 2022- 2023 FAM Audit recommendations. The 2022-2023 FAM Audit Oral Hearing was held from March 17-20, 2025, and the Board issued its Decision on October 16, 2025. On March 3, 2025, the Company submitte...

AI summary NS Power accepted all recommendations from the 2022-2023 FAM Audit and submitted its 2024 ELIADC Annual Report. The Board requested improvements to the ELIADC tariff and annual report, emphasizing the need for NS Power to demonstrate the tariff's value to customers and provide more detailed reporting.

Extra Large Industrial Active Demand Control (ELIADC) Tariff 2025 Annual Report (NSEB M12768) NSPI Responses to BW Information Requests Request IR-3: 24 increased communication between NS Power ER&M and the Nova Scotia Power System 25 Oper...

AI summary The document discusses NSPI's response to BW information requests regarding the ELIADC Tariff 2025 Annual Report. It outlines increased communication between NS Power ER&M and the NSPSO, collaboration with PHP, and the resumption of day-ahead and real-time schedules following IT system restoration. It also describes the roles of NS Power E&RM and NSPSO in administering the ELIADC Tariff and the suspension of OATT Standards of Conduct during a cyber incident.

Extra Large Industrial Active Demand Control (ELIADC) Tariff 2025 Annual Report (NSEB M12768) NSPI Responses to IG Information Requests 1 Report, pending discussion with Bates White with respect to the appropriate level of detail 2 within...

AI summary NSPI is providing updates on the ELIADC Tariff 2025 Annual Report, including the submission timeline and additional reporting metrics implemented in response to Board recommendations. The report is due on March 26, 2026, and further discussions with Bates White and the FAM Small Working Group are planned.

M12768 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – Extra Large Industrial Active Demand Control Tariff – 2025 Annual Report The Board acknowledges receipt of your letter dated March 26, 2026, enclosing NS Power's Extra Large Industrial Active Demand Contro...

AI summary The Board has received NS Power's 2025 Annual Report on the Extra Large Industrial Active Demand Control Tariff and plans to allow interested parties to seek additional information and submit comments.

Board Findings In its decision in Matter M09420, the Board directed NS Power to file annual assessment results as required under the terms of the ELIADC tariff. Specifically, the approved tariff states: Annually, NS Power shall report to t...

AI summary The Board accepts the ELIADC results from NS Power's 2025 Annual Report but reiterates concerns about delays in providing enhanced quantification of load shifting benefits and costs. NS Power is directed to provide a firm date for analysis delivery by September 15, 2026, and to improve reporting transparency.

- 1. NS Power will provide Designated Confidential Information, as defined herein, to the Designated Recipient as defined in the undertaking to which this schedule is attached. - 2. Designated Confidential Information shall consist of mate...

AI summary NS Power will provide designated confidential information to a recipient under an undertaking. This information includes proprietary data, filings with the Nova Scotia Energy Board, and any additional materials filed in confidence during the proceeding.

As the Information Request Responses may be relevant to matters under consideration in Matter M12661 - Nova Scotia Power - Application for approval of an Above-the-Line Tariff applicable to Port Hawkesbury Paper , the responses filed in th...

AI summary This document indicates that information request responses from the current proceeding will be included in the record of Matter M12661, which involves Nova Scotia Power's application for approval of an Above-the-Line Tariff applicable to Port Hawkesbury Paper. This inclusion will occur before closing submissions in Matter M12661.

(b) Please provide a copy of any FAM SWG presentation materials and 1 2 3 4 2026 M12768 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 11 12 13 14 (a) Please explain, step-by-step what was done by each of the Energy Marketing Team and PHP as they "adapted and w...

AI summary The text outlines a request for information regarding the adaptation efforts by the Energy Marketing Team and PHP following a cyber breach, details on incremental costs, and the need for ELIADC Protocols. It also references billing adjustments related to PHP and mentions a specific financial figure from the 2025 Annual Report.

Recommendation XV-1 The Company clarifies that its acceptance of this recommendation reflects its commitment to investigate and develop a feasible approach to enhanced benefit quantification within the capabilities of its system modeling t...

AI summary NS Power accepts Recommendation XV-1 with the understanding that it will explore feasible methods for enhanced benefit quantification. The Industrial Group (IG) and Small Business Advocate (SBA) express concerns over the feasibility and timeline of implementing the recommendation, requesting specific methodologies and firm deadlines. NS Power has identified practical limitations and continues to collaborate with the FAM Auditor.

ere is no cause for concern. There were 95 total Cause Code 5 hours, or only 1.1% of all hours in the year, which as Bates White notes was the second lowest total of the six years of Tariff operation. The IG submits on page 2 that "the abs...

AI summary The text discusses the low occurrence of Cause Code 5 hours, the IG's concerns about load forecast revisions and interest on post-year-end balances, and stakeholder requests for transparency and improved reporting on the ELIADC Tariff. NS Power is responsible for providing updates and addressing audit recommendations.

Board Findings In its decision in Matter M09420, the Board directed NS Power to file annual assessment results as required under the terms of the ELIADC tariff. Specifically, the approved tariff states: Annually, NS Power shall report to t...

AI summary The Board accepted NS Power's 2025 ELIADC Annual Report despite late submission, noting concerns over delays and lack of enhanced quantification of load shifting benefits. NS Power cited a cyber security breach as a reason for delays and was directed to provide a firm deadline for completing the analysis by September 15, 2026. The Board also requested improved reporting transparency.