Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12782

DATE FILED: March 31, 2026 Page 3 of 13 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2 3 This annual report was established in accordance with Section 37E of the Renewable Electricity 4 Regulations (RE Regulations) and the Nova Scotia Energy Board's (NSEB, Board) N...

AI summary This document outlines the requirements for NS Power's annual reporting under the Renewable Electricity Regulations and the Nova Scotia Energy Board's directives. It includes updates on the Commercial Net Metering Program and the Board's approval of the 2023 Report, with directions for future reporting improvements.

DATE FILED: March 31, 2026 Page 4 of 13 M11872 – Board Order, NS Power Commercial Net Metering Program Application, 308596, November 1, 2023. M11626 – Board letter, NS Power Commercial Net Metering Program – 2023 Annual Report, 314325, pag...

AI summary The document outlines the NS Power Commercial Net Metering Program (CNMP) 2025 Annual Report, which includes updates on reporting metrics, revisions to service standards, and information related to a cybersecurity incident. The Board has directed NS Power to use business days instead of calendar days in future CNMP reports and to provide an update in the 2025 report on information not previously available due to a cybersecurity incident.

2.2 2024 Report Items In its September 10, 2025 letter on the 2024 Report, the Board issued the following directive: M10905 – Board Decision, 313775, page 53. June 11, 2024.

AI summary The NSEB issued a directive in its September 10, 2025 letter regarding the 2024 Report, referencing a Board Decision (M10905) dated June 11, 2024, page 53, document number 313775.

17 Table 1 – Summary of 2025 Class 1 Service Levels Task Group Task Service Standard 2025 Avg. Service Levels Met Review & Pre Interconnection Request Review 10 business days 2 business days Y Approval Electrical Plans Review 15 business d...

AI summary Table 1 summarizes the 2025 Class 1 service levels for various tasks related to electrical service in Nova Scotia. While some tasks are meeting or exceeding their service standards, others such as the execution of CNMP Participant Agreement and account setup are not meeting the required standards.

1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Reference: Report, p. 6 4 5 6 7 8 … Revisions to Regulation 3.6 are pending; as noted in the Company's January 17, 2025 reply submission under M10905, "the NSPSO will provide a draft regulation for the NSUARB's review a...

AI summary NS Power is conducting a comprehensive review of its regulations, including Regulation 3.6, as part of a broader effort. The company has not set a specific completion date for the review and is considering updates in response to matters such as M10905. The involvement of IESO NS in reviewing Regulation 3.6 is also being considered.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Reference: N-1, page 6, Section 2.1. 4 5 Preamble: NSPI has briefly outlined the procedural history for changes to Regulation 3.6 6 and the prior Board direction to develop a cost allocation proposal fo...

AI summary The document outlines a request for NSPI to elaborate on the scope of a comprehensive review of its regulations, specifically Regulation 3.6, and to provide details on the work completed to date, as well as any proposed amendments. It also asks NSPI to confirm whether the cost allocation and refund methodology from Matter M12778 aligns with the Board's direction in Matters M10905 and M12174.

(b) Yes, this refers to interconnection customers that, at the time of Report preparation, had not yet identified the program or option under which they were interconnecting. In accordance with the Interconnection Processes, interconnectio...

AI summary The text discusses the Community Net Metering Program (CNMP) and its governance under the Electricity Act and Renewable Electricity Regulations. It explains that CNMP participants do not consistently reduce system peak demand due to the variable nature of renewable generation, necessitating NS Power to maintain firm generating capacity and infrastructure.

The following timetable will apply to this matter: Notices of Intervention Thursday, April 30, 2026 Information Requests (IRs) to NS Power Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Responses to IRs from NS Power Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Submissions from Interveno...

AI summary This document outlines a timetable for a regulatory proceeding, specifying key dates for notices of intervention, information requests, responses, and submissions from intervenors and NS Power.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ELECTRICITY ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF a review of NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED's 2025 Annual Report for the Commercial Net Metering Program in accordance with the Electricity Act and Section 37C(1) of the Renewable...

AI summary The proceeding involves a review of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's 2025 Annual Report for the Commercial Net Metering Program under the Electricity Act and Renewable Electricity Regulations. The review is conducted by a panel including Stephen T. McGrath (Chair), Roland A. Deveau (Vice Chair), and Steven M. Murphy (Member).

The following timetable will apply to this matter: Notices of Intervention Thursday, April 30, 2026 Information Requests (IRs) to NS Power Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Responses to IRs from NS Power Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Submissions from Interveno...

AI summary A timetable for the regulatory proceeding is outlined, specifying key dates for notices of intervention, information requests, responses, and submissions from intervenors and NS Power.

The Board's Regulatory Rules will apply to this application, including Rule 7(3) with respect to filing by 2:00 pm on any date a document is due. The Clerk of the Board will provide a copy of the Hearing Order to the list of those interest...

AI summary The Board's Regulatory Rules apply to the application, specifically Rule 7(3), which outlines filing deadlines. The Clerk of the Board will distribute the Hearing Order to interested parties in the electricity mandate and those involved in Matter M12164. The document is dated April 15, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Electricity Act - and - IN THE MATTER OF: A review of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's 2025 Annual Report for the Commercial Net Metering Program in accordance with the Electricity Act and Sec...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is reviewing Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's 2025 Annual Report for the Commercial Net Metering Program under the Electricity Act and Section 37C(l) of the Renewable Electricity Regulations, assessing compliance and program performance.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The ELECTRICITY ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF: A review of NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED's 2025 Annual Report for the Commercial Net Metering Program in accordance with the Electricity Act and Secti...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is reviewing Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's 2025 Annual Report for the Commercial Net Metering Program under the Electricity Act and Renewable Electricity Regulations. The review assesses compliance and effectiveness of the program as mandated by Section 37C(1) of the Renewable Electricity Regulations.

Request IR-9: - Were any of the applications made, as referenced in Appendix A worksheet 2025 CNMP - Applications, withdrawn and not resubmitted? - a) If customers withdrew their CNMP applications, please provide a table with information a...

AI summary Request IR-9 inquires about withdrawn CNMP applications from Appendix A worksheet 2025, seeking details on project-specific distribution system upgrades and associated costs if any applications were withdrawn and not resubmitted.

Jessica Scott Clean Energy Strategist Nova Scotia Department of Energy 1690 Hollis Street PO Box 7 Halifax NS B3J 3J9 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) All of which is respectfully submitted at Halifax, Nova...

AI summary Jessica Scott, a Clean Energy Strategist from the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, submits a document dated April 29, 2026, on behalf of the Department. Thomas Kayter is listed as the submitter, with Crystal Henwood identified as the recipient clerk at the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

38 Request IR-3: 36 37 41 46 39 40 Reference: Report, p. 9-10 42 In the 2025 calendar year, NS Power met four of the six Class 1 service standards. The 43 Class 1 service levels for 2025 are summarized in Table 1. In accordance with the Bo...

AI summary The document addresses NS Power's failure to meet two of six Class 1 service standards in 2025, potentially linked to a cybersecurity incident. It requests clarification on associated costs and the incident's impact on other service standards. The Board's 2024 directive (M12164) revised the CNMP service standard.

2026 M12782 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Electricity Act IN THE MATTER OF: A review of NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED's 2025 Annual Report for the Commercial Net Metering Program in accordance with the Electricity Act and...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has requested responses from Nova Scotia Power Incorporated regarding its 2025 Annual Report for the Commercial Net Metering Program. The request references prior matters (M10905 and M12174) and mentions an ongoing review of Regulation 3.6 by NSPI.

1 (a) Please elaborate on the scope of the comprehensive review of its 2 Regulations, and the work completed to date to review and revise 3 Regulation 3.6. 4 (b) Please provide NSPI's current working draft of any proposed amendments 5 to t...

AI summary The request seeks clarification on the scope of a comprehensive review of regulations, specifically Regulation 3.6, and related work completed. It also asks for proposed amendments, confirmation of methodology alignment with previous board decisions, and details on cost allocation, reporting, and anticipated filing timelines.

Request IR-2: Refer to the "2025 Report" on page 12 of 13, at line 12, in Section 3.3 Planned or Pending CNMP Improvements there is the first of two references to the "response to question 23", and the second is in Section 3.4 Additional S...

AI summary Request IR-2 seeks clarification on references to 'question 23' in the 2025 Report, asking for specific exhibit/matter numbers, whether Synapse evidence includes planned CNMP improvements, the status of AMI data integration, and consistency of the report's statement with Synapse recommendations and Board directives.

Hosting Capacity Analysis and Advanced Metering Infrastructure In its decision on the 2023 CNMP Report, the Board directed NS Power to address recommendations made by Synapse during its hosting capacity stakeholder workshops and file a sub...

AI summary The Board directed NS Power to address recommendations on hosting capacity analysis following a cybersecurity incident that affected GIS data. NS Power has conducted workshops, filed a report, and plans to restore the hosting capacity map by mid-2026. The SBA requested a webinar to confirm functionality, but NS Power declined, stating the map is informational and not used for CNMP application processing.

Board Findings The SBA requested that NS Power host a webinar to demonstrate the functionality of the hosting capacity map. However, this request appears intended primarily to confirm that the map has been restored and updated, rather than...

AI summary The Board found that NS Power's tracking of CNMP service standards was beneficial and directed it to provide a similar analysis in the 2026 report. It also directed NS Power to host a technical session with interested parties. The 2025 CNMP Annual Report was accepted.