Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12841

Why do this project now? NS Power has received direction from the Government of Nova Scotia to proceed with the interconnection based on the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Interconnection Customer. This timing aligns with the expe...

AI summary NS Power is proceeding with interconnection under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Interconnection Customer, as directed by the Government of Nova Scotia. The project timeline aligns with the expected operation date of the solar garden facility.

Document No: XXX-XX-XXXX-XXXX Project Cost Estimate Input Checklist and Maturity Matrix Transmission Line Infrastructure Required fields: Estimate Classification Project Name: IR751 Brooklyn Community Solar Started or Preliminary Class 5 C...

AI summary The document outlines a checklist and maturity matrix for estimating the cost of a transmission line infrastructure project, specifically the IR751 Brooklyn Community Solar project. It includes various project deliverables, their maturity levels, and classification of estimates.

CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 Request IR-4: 2 - 3 Please provide a copy of the executed Power Purchase Agreement and interconnection - 4 agreement and highlight the provisions that require the customer to pay for the actual costs - 5 in...

AI summary The response to Request IR-4 provides references to Confidential Attachments 1 and 2, which contain the executed Power Purchase Agreement and interconnection agreement. The PPA was approved by the Board in Matter M11903 and includes provisions requiring the customer to pay for actual costs incurred by NS Power, including equipment and future maintenance expenses.

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) NSEB APPROVAL SHEET IR751 Brooklyn Community Solar Project Title: Date: May 4, 2026 CI Number: C0083589 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Auth...

AI summary This document is an NSEB approval sheet for the Brooklyn Community Solar Project, submitted by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated. It outlines expenditure profiles, including budget amounts, project estimates, and authorization details for 2026 and 2027, with approvals dated May 4, 2026, and July 8, 2026.

2010 ACE Plan Directive The Board's Order dated May 11, 2010, included the following directive: …a process whereby the Board will be informed in advance, to the extent possible, of proposed Unforeseen and Unbudgeted ("U&U") expenditures, t...

AI summary The 2010 ACE Plan Directive mandates advance notification to the Board for Unforeseen and Unbudgeted (U&U) expenditures, including justification and cost updates. NS Power currently reports no U&U expenditures requiring Board approval.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED (NS Power) for Approval of a Partially Confidential CI C0083589 – IR751 Brooklyn Community Solar...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued an information request to Lana Myatt of Nova Scotia Power Inc. regarding an application for approval of a partially confidential CI C0083589 – IR751 Brooklyn Community Solar - $0 (U&U) under the Public Utilities Act. Responses are due by June 12, 2026.

June 12, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12841 - CI C0083589 – IR751 Brooklyn Community Solar - IR Responses Dear Ms. Henwood: Enclosed are Nova S...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted responses to information requests (IRs) related to capital item C0083589 in proceeding M12841 on June 12, 2026, following receipt of the IRs on May 22, 2026.

M12841 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – CI C0083589 – IR751 – Brooklyn Community Solar - $0 (U&U) The Board has reviewed the application of Nova Scotia Power (NS Power) dated May 4, 2026. NS Power requested Board approval for IR751 Brooklyn Comm...

AI summary The Board has reviewed Nova Scotia Power's application for approval of the Brooklyn Community Solar Project, noting that the project will cover all costs incurred and that ratepayers will not bear capital costs. NS Power provided responses to Information Requests, including details on cost responsibilities and confidentiality requests. The Board approved the application for $0.