Topic/Matter Intersection

Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12833

Matter: Nova Scotia Power Inc. - Decarbonization Deferral Account (DDA) -  2025 Annual Report
7 passages 4 documents

Regulatory Approval Processes across all matters →

N-1Decarbonization Deferral Account 2025 Annual Report 3 passages
1 2.0 ANNUAL DDA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS p. pp. 2-4
1 2.0 ANNUAL DDA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 2

AI summary The section outlines annual reporting requirements for the Decarbonization Deferral Account (DDA), though no specific details are provided in the text. It references regulatory frameworks governing reporting obligations for NS Power and other entities.

9 Section I(a)(vi) - Rationale for selection of future amortization amounts p. p. 7
9 Section I(a)(vi) - Rationale for selection of future amortization amounts The DDA was designed to facilitate the accelerated retirement of the Company's thermal assets in a manner that provides flexibility to assist in managing rate impa...

AI summary The DDA facilitates early retirement of thermal assets while managing rate impacts, but NS Power has not yet determined amortization amounts due to uncertain costs and potential government funding. Amortization will be considered later through a regulatory process, with NSUARB approval required.

3.0 CONCLUSION The DDA is a regulatory mechanism intended to provide flexibility for recovering the costs of thermal assets being retired by 2030 in accordance with Federal and Provincial requirements. As NS Power continues to refine its path toward meeting these decarbonization requirements, key inputs such as the asset retirement dates, the forecast unrecovered costs of these assets, and the potential timing and occurrence of a future securitization transaction are expected to evolve over time. NS Power will continue to update the Boad and stakeholders on its expected path to meeting the 2030 decarbonization requirements through future Annual DDA reports and other relevant regulatory filings. p. p. 9
3.0 CONCLUSION The DDA is a regulatory mechanism intended to provide flexibility for recovering the costs of thermal assets being retired by 2030 in accordance with Federal and Provincial requirements. As NS Power continues to refine its p...

AI summary The DDA provides flexibility for recovering costs of retiring thermal assets by 2030. NS Power will update the Board and stakeholders on evolving inputs like retirement dates, unrecovered costs, and potential securitization timing through Annual DDA reports and regulatory filings.

101836Hearing Order 2 passages
1. The following timetable will apply to this proceeding:
1. The following timetable will apply to this proceeding: Notices of Intervention Friday, May 15, 2026 Information Requests (IRs) to NS Power Friday, May 29, 2026 Responses to IRs from NS Power Friday, June 19, 2026 Submissions from Interv...

AI summary This regulatory proceeding outlines a timetable for submissions and interventions, with key dates including notices of intervention, information requests, and reply submissions. It also references the application of the Board's Regulatory Rules, particularly Rule 7(3), to ensure timely filings.

Section 6
- 3. The Clerk of the Board will provide a copy of this Hearing Order to the list of those interested in electricity matters. DATED at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 1st day of May 2026. __________________________________ Clerk of the Board

AI summary The Clerk of the Board will distribute a copy of the Hearing Order to interested parties regarding electricity matters. The document is dated May 1, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

101836Hearing Order 1 passage
1. The following timetable will apply to this proceeding:
1. The following timetable will apply to this proceeding: Notices of Intervention Friday, May 15, 2026 Information Requests (IRs) to NS Power Friday, May 29, 2026 Responses to IRs from NS Power Friday, June 19, 2026 Submissions from Interv...

AI summary The proceeding outlines a timetable for submissions and interventions, with specific deadlines for notices of intervention, information requests, and submissions from intervenors and NS Power. It also references the application of the Board's Regulatory Rules, including Rule 7(3), for document filings.

102942Replys Submission - NSPI 1 passage
1 4.0 CONCLUSION p. pp. 6-7
1 4.0 CONCLUSION 2 - 3 NS Power appreciates the engagement of the Consumer Advocate and Small Business Advocate - 4 on this matter and acknowledges their interest in achieving the significant customer benefits that - 5 securitization would...

AI summary NS Power acknowledges the involvement of the Consumer Advocate and Small Business Advocate in the securitization process and emphasizes the need for provincial enabling regulations. The company is committed to working with the Board and stakeholders, and will provide annual updates through the DDA reporting process.

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