Topic:"Regulatory Oversight" in M12661

4.0 CONCLUSION - Development and approval of the Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Tariff will mark an - important milestone in the evolution of service to the province's largest electricity consumer. PHP - has progressed from a customer...

AI summary The conclusion highlights the development of the ELID Tariff as a milestone for PHP, transitioning from load retention to embedded cost-based service. It emphasizes increased fixed cost contributions, price stability, and simplified regulatory processes through year-end benefit calculations. The tariff leverages PHP's load flexibility for customer value and builds on two decades of stakeholder collaboration.

All of which is hereby agreed to by the Parties effective as of the $\frac{29}{2}$ day of August, 2025. CONSUMER ADVOCATE SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE Per: Per: INDUSTRIAL GROUP NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. Per: Per: PORT HAWKESBURY PAPER LP MUNICIPA...

AI summary The document outlines an agreement reached by the parties on August 29, 2025, concerning the Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Tariff Application. It includes various stakeholders such as the Consumer Advocate, Small Business Advocate, Industrial Group, and Nova Scotia Power Inc.

2026-2027 General Rate Application Settlement Agreement

AI summary The document outlines the 2026-2027 General Rate Application Settlement Agreement, which pertains to the regulatory process for setting electricity rates in Nova Scotia.

Evidence of Colin T. Fitzhenry and Michael P. Gorman Page 17 Mr. Gorman has filed testimony before Energy and Utilities Board in the province of 18 Alberta and the National Energy Board. While Mr. Fitzhenry has not previously filed 19 test...

AI summary Colin T. Fitzhenry and Michael P. Gorman have provided testimony regarding the application for an Extra-Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-the-Line Tariff for PHP, filed by NS Power on December 29, 2025. They were involved in the NS Power Cost of Service Study Process for PHP in Matter No. 11475.

1 Q. Please state your names and occupations. 2 3 A. My name is Bevan Lock, and I am the Co-Mill Manager at Port Hawkesbury 4 Paper ("PHP"). I have worked at PHP since 1996, and in my role as Co-Mill 5 Manager I am one of the two persons r...

AI summary Bevan Lock (Co-Mill Manager) and John Esaiw (Energy Director) at Port Hawkesbury Paper (PHP) detail their roles overseeing energy management, regulatory reporting, and participation in Nova Scotia Power's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). Esaiw highlights responsibilities in rate structures, GHG reporting, and stakeholder engagement with NS Power.

NSPI Responses to BW Information Requests

AI summary The document outlines NSPI's responses to information requests from BW within a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. No substantive content is provided beyond the heading, leaving the nature of the responses and specific details unspecified.

EXHIBIT 4.1 NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC.

AI summary Exhibit 4.1 from a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding identifies Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) as the entity involved. The document serves as part of a regulatory filing or submission related to utility operations or proceedings.

DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION (160) METER DATA SERVICES 440.3 1.6% 638,831 (161) SMART METER OPERATIONS CENTER (SMOC) 1,189.1 4.2% 1,725,124 (162) METER SERVICES - FIELD 1,427.2 5.0% 2,070,655 (163) ELECTRICAL WIRING INSPE...

AI summary The document provides a detailed listing of input information for the Cost of Service Study (C.O.S.S.), including meter data services, smart meter operations, meter services, electrical wiring inspections, and regulatory affairs expenses. The table outlines various costs, percentages, and financial figures for different departments and years.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) TOTAL (3) UNIT COST (4) TOTAL (5) (6) (7) VARIANCE CALC (507) (508) (509) AVERAGE CUSTOMERS - INDUSTRIAL LARGE (Transmission Connected) 537,354 8 559,773 8 562,8...

AI summary The document presents a table with various metrics related to utility operations, including customer averages, voltage level demand reduction percentages, loss factor percentages, customer weighting factors, revenue to COSS ratios, and the number of bills issued in 2024. These metrics are relevant to the regulatory process and infrastructure planning.

,724 73,295 11,205 7,334 (30) (31) TRANSMISSION (32) (33) Transmission - HV (not aplicable as a separate item) (34) OPERATING & MAINT. (Before Storm Expense) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E-1B (35) OPERATING & MAINT. (Storm Expense) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0...

AI summary The text presents a series of line items and associated references from a financial or regulatory document, including operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, interest, and corporate taxes, with various exhibits and orders referenced.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) (3) SMALL DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL (4) (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) PHP (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the development of allocation factors across various customer categories, including percentages of responsibility, number of customer bills, and revenue collected. This information is used for regulatory and financial allocation purposes.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL DMD.RELATED (2) TOTAL ENG.RELATED (3) UNIT COST ENG.RELATED (4) TOTAL CUST.RELATED (5) TOTAL OPER. (6) TOTAL RATE (7) % REVENUE VARIANCE CALC (157) REVENUE OPERATION...

AI summary The document presents financial data for various operations and services related to revenue, billing, meter data, and regulatory affairs for the year ending December 31, 2026. It includes figures for different departments and their associated costs, as well as comparisons with previous years.

NOVA SCOTIA FUNCTIONALIZATION OF FOR THE YEAR ENDING (IN THOUSANDS (1) REGULATORY AFFAIRS (2) Advocacy Expense 0.1 (0) 3 3 0 1 8 55 1 70 (3) Other Expenses 0.2 (1) 12 11 0 2 32 216 4 277 (4) Subtotal 0.3 (1) 15 14 0 3 40 271 6 347 (5) (6)...

AI summary The document presents a functionalization report for Nova Scotia, detailing various expenses categorized under regulatory affairs, finance, enterprise services, human resources, and other expenses. It includes subtotals and total divisional expenses, but does not provide detailed explanations or arguments.

0 1,162 26,729 466 (28) (29) (30) OTHER OPERATING (31) (32) CORPORATE GROUPS: (33) EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT 1,808.4 1,290 133 307 28 51 (34) CORP. SECRETARY & INSURANCE 11,405.2 7,763 1,716 1,033 568 324 (35) LEGAL SERVICES 5,043.0 3,598 370 8...

AI summary The document outlines the functionalization of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including various corporate groups and their associated costs, such as legal services, regulatory affairs, and finance groups, along with depreciation and other expenses related to generation services.

Circumstances in which Variances from Scheduled Dispatch Will Be TrackedCause Codes The variance from the scheduled dispatch results in: A change in NS Power unit commitment(s) A need for NS Power to rebalance a fuel position The redispatc...

AI summary This section outlines the circumstances under which variances from scheduled dispatch will be tracked, including changes in unit commitment, rebalancing fuel positions, redispatching from Wreck Cove, and conditions of excess energy. It also details three cause codes related to PHP (Peak Hour Program) failures or decisions.

NSPI Responses to Industrial Group Information Requests 1 Request IR-25: 2 3 (a) Where GRLF is interruptible in advance of ELID, why should ELID be afforded a 4 priority credit above GRLF? 5 6 (b) Were other LII customers offered the oppor...

AI summary NSPI responds to Inquiry Group's questions regarding the GRLF Tariff, explaining its unique eligibility criteria and service provisions. The response highlights that GRLF is available only to customers with qualifying generating facilities and is provided on a best-efforts basis during outages or maintenance.

REDACTED ELID Tariff Synapse IR-30 Attachment 1 Page 60 of 96 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) EXHIBIT 6.1 PAGE 10 OF 11

AI summary The document is a redacted exhibit (Exhibit 6.1, Page 10 of 11) from a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding related to the ELID Tariff and Synapse's IR-30. The content is confidential, with no substantive details visible beyond the exhibit label and page reference.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-t...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. has applied for approval of an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-the-Line Tariff for Port Hawkesbury Paper under the Public Utilities Act. The proceeding involves regulatory review of the proposed tariff structure.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-t...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. has applied for approval of an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-the-Line Tariff for Port Hawkesbury Paper under the Public Utilities Act. The proceeding involves regulatory review of the proposed tariff structure.

Part A – Definitions ADC : Active Demand Control. ADC Operating Procedure : Procedure document maintained by Nova Scotia Power System Operator (NSPSO) that describes the operation and usage of ADC for the NSPSO for Current Hour, Operating...

AI summary This section defines key terms and procedures for Active Demand Control (ADC) and Customer Baseline Load (CBL) under Nova Scotia's energy regulations. It outlines operational protocols, dispatchable hours, demand schedules, and roles of entities like Nova Scotia Power (NS Power), Nova Scotia Power System Operator (NSPSO), and Port Hawkesbury Paper LP (PHP). Definitions include ADC operating procedures, demand scheduling timelines, and regulatory frameworks like the NS Market Rules.

April 29, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12661 Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable (ELID) Tariff – Technical Conference Materials and Revised Att...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NS Power) notified the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) of a Technical Conference on April 29, 2026, regarding the ELID Tariff. The filing deadline for evidence was extended to May 8, 2026. NS Power submitted corrected materials for Attachment 2 to IG IR-20, noting discrepancies between PHP's flat load and ADC shape, which affected cost calculations. Disagreements remain between NS Power and Port Hawkesbury Paper (PHP) on certain issues.

1.1 SOURCES OF INFORMATION This testimony relies primarily on exhibits on the record of Proceeding M12661. Other publicly available information is occasionally referenced, including other proceedings before the NSEB. References are provide...

AI summary The testimony primarily relies on exhibits from Proceeding M12661, with occasional references to other public information and proceedings before the NSEB, as noted in footnotes.

ustomers. - The Board's decision on M12451 that "…the creation of the proposed deferral account, and the assumptions underlying it, do provide some certainty for the utility and the customer classes." However, InterGroup notes and agrees w...

AI summary The Board's decision on M12451 affirms the deferral account's certainty for utilities and customers. InterGroup aligns with NSP's stance on tariff terms but recommends rejecting PHP's proposed modifications due to complexity in the ELID Tariff's structure, including fixed charges and reconciliation mechanisms, and suggests a post-implementation review.

Hayitboy Mahmudov - Utility Regulation Experience Utility Proceeding Work Performed Before Client Year Oral Testimony Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) 2010 Rate Rebalancing Application Analysis and assistance with preparation...

AI summary Hayitboy Mahmudov has extensive experience in utility regulation, having worked on rate applications and technical support for various utilities including NTPC and QEC. His work includes conducting cost-of-service studies, rate design scenarios, and supporting public hearings.

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE: - Utility Regulation - Socio-economic and Environmental Assessment - Economic Impact Assessments, Feasibility Studies and Program Evaluations - Fee Setting and Policy Advice for Environmental Stewardship Programs in Ca...

AI summary The document outlines areas of expertise including utility regulation, socio-economic and environmental assessments, economic impact analyses, feasibility studies, program evaluations, and policy advice for environmental stewardship programs in Canada.

For the Ontario Energy Board (2024) Study director for a review of cost award processes, consultant and legal fee tariffs and options for improving regulatory efficiency. Reviewed practices in a number of Canadian and American jurisdiction...

AI summary The text outlines consulting roles in regulatory reviews, including cost award processes, tariff improvements, and efficiency reforms for the Ontario Energy Board and other jurisdictions. It highlights work on revenue requirements, rate design, and cost-of-service analyses for various utilities and governments.

Andrew McLaren Utility Regulation Experience Utility Proceeding Work Performed Before Client Year Oral Testimony Enmax Energy Corporation 2021 RRO Non-energy tariff Lead consultant to UCA, submitted expert written evidence AUC UCA 2020-202...

AI summary Andrew McLaren's utility regulation experience includes leading consultancy roles for the Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate of Alberta (UCA) in various regulatory proceedings involving rate applications, tariff designs, and mediation processes before multiple regulatory bodies including the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) and the Northwest Territories Public Utilities Board (NWTPUB).

Q. How substantial is NSPI's discretion in calculating the DR credit? A. Quite substantial. While NSPI did not conduct an estimate of the Credit in 2026 or 2027, [94](#page-25-0) NSPI conducted an "initial analysis" of the DR credit using...

AI summary NSPI's discretion in calculating the DR credit is substantial, as its initial analysis using 2025 data showed a potential $7–$11 million credit, but adjustments reduced it by half to $3.5–$5.5 million. NSPI's adjustments, based on subjective factors like system conditions, were not fully disclosed due to a cyber incident, raising concerns about transparency and verification.

. On the Road to Fleet Electrification: A Framework for Estimating Distribution System Impacts of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification. Synapse Energy Economics for Advanced Energy United. Borden, E., B. Havumaki, A. Lawton, M. W...

AI summary The text lists various publications by Synapse Energy Economics and other organizations, focusing on topics such as fleet electrification, income-based fixed charges, distribution system investments, regulatory mechanisms for utility resilience, and grid modernization. These studies were conducted for various clients and organizations, including the Environmental Defense Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council, and the Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium.

2025 ELIADC IG IR-3 Attachment 1 Page 3 of 7 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED)

AI summary The document is a redacted attachment from a 2025 ELIADC IG IR-3 proceeding, which relates to Extra Large Industrial Active Demand Control. It contains confidential information and is part of a regulatory process involving Nova Scotia Power and the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

2025 ELIADC IG IR-3 Attachment 1 Page 6 of 7 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED)

AI summary This document is a redacted attachment from a 2025 ELIADC IG IR-3 proceeding, which involves Extra Large Industrial Active Demand Control. It is part of a regulatory process in Nova Scotia and includes confidential information that has been removed.

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 20 timing...

AI summary NSPI is responding to information requests regarding the ELIADC Tariff 2025 Annual Report, addressing data availability, platform restoration timelines, and progress on quantifying load-shifting benefits since Recommendation XV-3 was accepted in September 2024. NSPI attributes delays to a cybersecurity incident.

3.4 Issues Regarding Transparency and Reporting - The DR mechanism is new and complex. The benefits of the ELID can only be understood with a detailed - comparison of a hypothetical CBL load, as compared to actual PHP load, with the varian...

AI summary The text critiques NSP's proposal to reduce regulatory oversight and reporting for the ELID/DR mechanism, arguing that the complexity of the DR mechanism requires stronger Board oversight. It recommends quarterly reporting on DR status and approval of Operating Procedures by the Board to ensure transparency and accountability.

Utility Regulation Conducted research and analysis for regulatory and rate reviews of electric, gas and water utilities in eight Canadian provinces and territories and international. Prepared evidence and expert testimony for regulatory he...

AI summary The text outlines a firm's extensive experience in utility regulation, including rate reviews, regulatory hearings, and analysis for various utilities across Canada and internationally. It highlights expertise in cost of service, revenue requirements, depreciation, and rate design, as well as involvement in regulatory processes and resource planning.

Utility Proceeding Work Performed Before Client Year Oral Testimony NTPC 2001/03 Phase I General Rate Application Analysis and Case Preparation NWTPUB NTPC 2000 - 2002 No - Negotiated Settlement Newfoundland Hydro 2002 General Rate Applica...

AI summary The document outlines various utility proceedings and the work performed by different entities, including analysis, case preparation, and expert testimony before multiple regulatory bodies such as the NWTPUB, NLPUB, MPUB, and YUB. These proceedings span from 2000 to 2004 and involve entities like NTPC, Newfoundland Hydro, Manitoba Hydro, and Yukon Energy.

Q WHAT IS YOUR POSITION ON BATES WHITE'S FINDING THAT THE DR CREDIT IS TOO VAGUE, UNCERTAIN, AND UNVERIFIABLE FOR THE BOARD TO

AI summary The question seeks the position on Bates White's finding that the DR credit is too vague, uncertain, and unverifiable for the Board to act upon.

n those circumstances PHP understands that large industrial customers being held in operating reserve would be much more likely to be interrupted than if ADC and priority interruption were maintained. Q. Is the interruptible credit of $7.6...

AI summary The discussion revolves around the interruptible credit for 2027 proposed by NSPI and whether it is cost-based for service to PHP. NSP states it is based on the GRA settlement agreement, but PHP disagrees, citing the Settlement Agreement's allowance for positions within the ELID tariff filing.

ndent Auditor's Report on the Annual Management Review Audit of Entergy Mississippi, Inc. for October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2014. For the Mississippi Public Service Commission (December 2014). - Report of the Commission's Consultan...

AI summary The text lists various consulting reports and audits conducted for different regulatory bodies and organizations, including audits of Entergy Mississippi, Inc., reports on standard service offers, and reviews of renewable energy contracts and marketplace proposals.

Other professional experience Prior to joining Bates White, Mr. Musco was a Managing Director with Boston Pacific Company, where he focused on market design, working on behalf of the Southwest Power Pool, state commissions, and wholesale m...

AI summary Mr. Musco's prior professional experience includes roles at Boston Pacific Company and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, where he focused on market design issues in various ISOs and with regulatory bodies.

Selected experience - Served as Consulting Expert on behalf of the Public Utilities Commission of Texas in assessing a proposed acquisition of Texas New Mexico Power by Blackstone, Inc. - Led efforts as Procurement Monitor on behalf of the...

AI summary The text outlines the professional experience of an individual who has served as a consulting expert and auditor in various regulatory and utility-related matters across multiple states and regions, including Texas, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nova Scotia, and Hawaii, focusing on energy procurement, market design, and regulatory compliance.

the 2016 Looking Forward Report: Strategic Issues Facing the Electricity Business." Joint presentation to the Southwest Power Pool Board of Directors Oversight Committee, Washington, DC (March 2016). - "Overview of the Open Solicitation Pr...

AI summary The text lists a series of presentations and panels delivered by various entities related to electricity business strategy, market monitoring, and clean energy initiatives, spanning from 2013 to 2016. These presentations were made to regulatory bodies, oversight committees, and energy policy organizations.

Summary of experience Mr. Cain chairs the Energy Practice at Bates White. He specializes in economic evaluation of wholesale energy markets, spanning electricity, fuels and environmental attributes. He has provided testimony and advised cl...

AI summary Mr. Cain chairs the Energy Practice at Bates White and specializes in economic evaluation of wholesale energy markets. He has provided expert testimony and advisory work on market design, forecasting, contract damages, and energy market modeling in various jurisdictions and regulatory proceedings.

le natural gas industry in the U.S., including production pathways and technologies, demand drivers, and support from state and federal programs, particularly EPA's RFS and California's LCFS programs. - Evaluations of the 2024 integrated r...

AI summary The text outlines various regulatory and analytical activities related to energy and utility sectors, including evaluations of integrated resource plans, fuel audits, expert testimony, and advisory services on market design and regulatory guidelines.

Commission, IMO Application of The Empire District Electric Company for the Commission to Make Certain Changes in its Charges for Electric Service (KCC Docket No. 21-EPDE-444-RTS). Written testimony. - On behalf of Skipjack Offshore Energy...

AI summary This text outlines various legal and regulatory proceedings in which expert testimony was provided on behalf of different organizations and entities, including energy companies, regulatory bodies, and advocacy groups, across multiple jurisdictions in the United States.

Publications and presentations - "Renewable Natural Gas Supply and Demand for Transportation" White paper (June 2019). - "Biodiesel Distribution in the US and Implications for RFS2 Volume Mandates" (July 2016). - "Clean Energy Certificates...

AI summary The document lists a series of publications and presentations related to energy topics, including renewable natural gas, biodiesel distribution, clean energy certificates, and nuclear power. These materials span various years and cover different aspects of energy regulation, market structures, and policy debates.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-the- Line Tariff applicable to Port Hawkesb...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-the-Line Tariff applicable to Port Hawkesbury Paper under the Public Utilities Act.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act - and- IN THE MATTER OF: An application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-the-Line Tariff applicable to Port H...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated to approve an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-the-Line Tariff for Port Hawkesbury Paper under the Public Utilities Act.

1 M12661 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: Application by Nova Scotia Power Inc. for Approval of an 8 Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Abo...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued an information request (IR-1) under the Public Utilities Act related to Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s application for an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-the-Line Tariff for Port Hawkesbury Paper. Responses are due by April 10, 2026, and the Small Business Advocate is involved in the process.

INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Nova Scotia Power Blake Williams Senior Director Regulatory Affairs By email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) P. O. Box 910 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2W5 From: Synapse Energy Economics,...

AI summary An information request from Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. to Nova Scotia Power regarding regulatory matters, with responses due by April 10, 2026. The request is part of a regulatory proceeding and includes contact details for both parties.

- b. Please provide the workpapers calculating each rate element of the Large Industrial tariff. 1 c. Please explain why the LIIR credit is lower than that which would have been 6 a. Please explain any differences in how NS Power assesses...

AI summary The text contains a series of questions related to the calculation of rate elements for the Large Industrial tariff, differences in how NS Power assesses investments for firm and interruptible/dispatchable load, and changes in PHP's firm load over time.

27 1 2 (b) What factors does Ms. Whited believe make a transition appropriate or not appropriate? 25 for PHP to receive a credit that differs from cost-based results. 26 (e) Please define precisely what is meant by "induce participation" i...

AI summary The text outlines a series of questions directed at Ms. Whited regarding the factors influencing the transition of PHP to receive a credit differing from cost-based results, the definition of 'induce participation', and the criteria for determining such inducement. It also requests regulatory precedents and considerations for recommending a 'portion of benefits'.

1 2025 M12661 2 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 3 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 4 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-the Line Tariff app...

AI summary The document outlines an information request issued by The Industrial Group to Bates White Economic Consulting and the Nova Scotia Energy Board, seeking clarification on whether Bates White's decision to exclude certain components from their analysis was due to a limitation in their mandate or a deliberate choice. The request is part of a proceeding related to an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-the-Line Tariff.

July 17, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12661 Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable (ELID) Tariff Application – Reply to Requests for an Oral Heari...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) received requests from the Industrial Group (IG), Consumer Advocate (CA), and Small Business Advocate (SBA) to convert the M12661 ELID Tariff Application proceeding to an oral hearing. NS Power argues that an oral hearing is unnecessary given the extensive review process already undertaken, which has included evidence submissions, information requests, and technical conferences.

a round of IRs on intervenor and Board Counsel consultants' evidence, and reply evidence from both NS Power and PHP. The process established by the Board has now been underway for nearly seven months. Importantly, this process is in additi...

AI summary A round of intervenor and Board Counsel consultants' evidence, along with reply evidence from NS Power and PHP, is being reviewed. This process is separate from the 2026-2027 General Rate Application (GRA), which involved extensive consultation and led to the ELID Tariff. The IG's request revisits issues already discussed during the GRA process.

matters for which a thorough examination has already been completed through this regulatory proceeding on the written record, and which do not require oral examination to be understood or adjudicated. Finally, the IG also points to discuss...

AI summary The document discusses the regulatory proceeding involving NS Power, noting that some matters have already been thoroughly examined and do not require oral examination. The Industrial Group (IG) mentions a methodology for quantifying load shifting, but it does not alter the tariff proposal. NS Power emphasizes the importance of avoiding unnecessary oral proceedings due to their cost and complexity.

asing the length of the proceeding. It is this outcome that NS Power has sought to avoid by providing a complete and clear application in this matter and comprehensive IR responses and Reply Evidence. Consistent with this, the Company also...

AI summary NS Power argues that converting the proceeding to an oral hearing would introduce unnecessary delays in establishing a successor tariff effective by January 1, 2027, and proposes a structured settlement process to address outstanding issues. The Company emphasizes the extensive record already developed and prior successful collaboration between parties.

M12661 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – Application for approval of an Above-the-Line Tariff applicable to Port Hawkesbury Paper This matter was set down as a "paper hearing", but the hearing order set a deadline for parties to request an oral h...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. is seeking approval for an Above-the-Line Tariff applicable to Port Hawkesbury Paper. The Industrial Group, supported by the Consumer Advocate and Small Business Advocate, has requested an oral hearing, arguing that the proposed tariff is complex and requires further examination. NS Power opposes the request, stating it is unnecessary. The Board panel consists of Stephen T. McGrath, K.C., Chair; Roland A. Deveau, K.C., Vice Chair; and Richard J. Melanson, LL.B., Member.

[email protected]>; Nancy G Rubin ; Painting-MacLean, Kimberly ; [email protected]; Power, Jennifer ; Reiner, Sofia ; Ross, Jennifer ; Rebekah L. Powell ; Sampson, Annie Beth ; Smith, Chris ; [email protected]; Wille...

AI summary NS Power has submitted a document related to the M12661 ELID Tariff Hearing, specifically addressing the use of virtual witnesses. The contact for this matter is Michael Willett, and the document was uploaded via the Board's secure file transfer service.

Annie Beth ; Smith, Chris ; [email protected]; Willett, Michael ; Williams, Blake ; Williams, Shauna Subject: [EXTERNAL] M12661 - NSPI to NSEB ELID Tariff Hearing Letter re Virtual Witnesses Mimecast Attachment Protection has dee...

AI summary NS Power has uploaded documents related to the M12661 ELID Tariff Hearing Letter re Virtual Witnesses. The contact for this matter is Michael Willett, and the documents were uploaded via the Board's secure file transfer service.

September 8, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12661 ELID Tariff Hearing Witness Panel List Dear Ms. Henwood: Please be advised that Nova Scotia Pow...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Incorporated has submitted a list of witnesses to be called as a panel in the M12661 ELID Tariff Hearing. The witnesses include senior and managerial personnel from various departments within the company.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER PANEL 63 Cr-ex, (MacDougall) 1 perspective and position with respect to the 8 (Ferguson) Correct. A. 9 MR. MacDOUGALL: Now, if we go to the 10 BAI evidence, Exhibit N-2, Mr. Norwood, and if we can go 11 to page 15? Okay....

AI summary The text discusses a regulatory proceeding involving Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) and Port Hawkesbury Paper (PHP), referencing historical data on PHP's 3CPs and its participation in the ELIDC Tariff, as well as the handling of a confidential exhibit related to the case.

PHP EXPERT PANEL 163 In-ch, (MacDougall) 1 MR. MacDOUGALL: Mr. Chair, on the 7 THE CHAIR: Thank you, Ms. Power. 8 Consumer Advocate? 9 (SHORT PAUSE) 10 MR. MURPHY: Good afternoon. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 CROSS-EXAMINATION BY MR. MURPH...

AI summary The text is a transcript from a regulatory proceeding involving Nova Scotia Power and the Consumer Advocate, discussing a Settlement Agreement and collaborative processes for a General Rate Application from 2026 to 2027. The discussion includes the involvement of expert consultants and references to a specific exhibit.

PHP EXPERT PANEL 203 Cr-ex, (Murphy) 1 So the benefits relate to both system 2 constraints that can be caused by either reduction in 3 adequate production or transmission capacity. 4 I'd like to move on to the value Q. 5 of the proposed in...

AI summary The discussion centers on the benefits of interruptible credit for 3CP, referencing the Nova Scotia Power standard formula and the Settlement Agreement. The participants acknowledge that settlements involve compromises and trade-offs, and that certain elements within agreements may be debatable.

1 perfectly. What they do is really speak to the average in 2 there, and then time to get there. It's a factor of the 3 resolution of the data that you're seeing. 4 Q. And I think where we see these 5 operating modes; we see the nine opera...

AI summary The discussion revolves around operating modes and ramp rates referenced in SBA IR-1(a)(c), Attachment 2, with a request to review a confidential spreadsheet. The speaker questions whether reviewing the document poses a problem, and the respondent agrees to review it if provided with the correct reference.

1 that attachment Mr. Norwood, I think it was N-57. 2 BY MR. NORWOOD: 3 Q. And I just want to go back earlier 4 when I asked you about whether you knew anything about the 5 how many down days there were for PHP. So this forecast 6 showed f...

AI summary The discussion revolves around the number of down days for PHP (Preliminary Hearing Panel) in different months across various years, with the witness confirming figures for 2025 and earlier years based on PHP's forecast.

e fair to say, but we didn't develop it ourselves. 17 Q. And when you say the feedback, I 18 assume what you're referring to is the recommendation 15-3 19 from the 2022-2023 FAM Audit; correct? 1 A. (Musco) Subject to check on the 2 exact...

AI summary The discussion refers to a recommendation from the 2022-2023 FAM Audit and mentions the new methodology presented at the FAM Small Working Group in Q2. The speaker acknowledges that Nova Scotia Power may have shared information in advance of the meeting.