Topic:"Regulatory Oversight" in M12768

In its July 5, 2024 Letter, the Board accepted the 2023 ELIADC Tariff Report (M11588) and provided direction on the development of a successor ELIADC Tariff for which "the Board's expectation is that NS Power will file its application by M...

AI summary The Board accepted the 2023 ELIADC Tariff Report and directed NS Power to file a successor tariff by March 31, 2025. Bates White provided recommendations on improving the ELIADC Tariff, including better benefits calculation and reporting. NS Power accepted these recommendations, and the related audit hearing was held in March 2025, with the Board issuing a decision in October 2025.

2. 2022-2023 FAM Audit Report Recommendation XV-2 The October 31, 2025 Third Term ELIADC Tariff Compliance Filing (M12184) incorporated the adjustments required to align the Tariff with the Board's M12184 directives. On December 5, 2025, t...

AI summary The October 31, 2025 Third Term ELIADC Tariff Compliance Filing (M12184) was adjusted to align with the Board's directives. A revised filing on December 5, 2025 further aligned the tariff's price-setting methodology with Recommendation XV-2 (M11533). The Board was satisfied with the revised filing, and the Company considers XV-2 implemented in the 2026 ELIADC Tariff.

Extra Large Industrial Active Demand Control (ELIADC) Tariff 2025 Annual Report (NSEB M12768) NSPI Responses to BW Information Requests 1 Request IR-6: 6 (h) Please provide the "submitted schedules" that are the basis for all 95 hours refe...

AI summary NSPI is responding to BW information requests regarding the ELIADC Tariff 2025 Annual Report, specifically addressing submitted schedules and the impact of a cyber incident on dispatch processes and Cause Codes. The response explains that Cause Codes 1, 2, and 4 were not applicable during a specific period due to changes in PHP's dispatch process.

Extra Large Industrial Active Demand Control (ELIADC) Tariff 2025 Annual Report (NSEB M12768) NSPI Responses to IG Information Requests 1 Request IR-13: 27 with individual cause codes can result in unintuitive and contradictory results 28...

AI summary The document outlines NSPI's responses to information requests regarding the implementation of Recommendation XV-1 from September 2024, highlighting challenges in assessing implementation ability, lack of prior objections, inability to fulfill the recommendation, and difficulties in calculating hourly costs and benefits for certain cause codes.

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.

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: Extra Large Industrial Active Demand Control (ELIADC) Tariff – 2025 Annual Report

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is addressing two matters: the Public Utilities Act and the 2025 Annual Report on the Extra Large Industrial Active Demand Control (ELIADC) Tariff. The document outlines regulatory proceedings related to energy policies and tariff reporting in Nova Scotia.

FAM Audit Recommendations and Reporting Enhancements The IG[6](#page-2-1) and SBA[7](#page-2-2) raise concerns regarding NS Power's implementation of recommendations, XV-1 and XV-3, arising from the 2022–2023 FAM Audit (M11533). In its sub...

AI summary The IG and SBA express concerns about NS Power's implementation of recommendations from the 2022–2023 FAM Audit. BW notes that it is currently conducting the 2024–2025 FAM Audit and will address NS Power's compliance with prior recommendations in its upcoming report.