Topic:"Regulatory Oversight" in M12954

M12954 – Review of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated Treatment of Variance Accounts On November 9, 2022, the Government of Nova Scotia amended the Public Utilities Act , SNS 2022, c 52, specifically s. 64 AB regarding the application and trea...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is initiating a generic proceeding to review Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's treatment of variance accounts under the Public Utilities Act. London Economics International has been retained to review current interest rate practices and analyze alternative approaches. The process includes public comment, report filing, and a formal hearing.

\ \ \ DRAFT\ \ \ treatment for these account balances and potential future NS Power deferral and variance accounts. - Step 6: Interrogatories (IRs) on LEI Report : participants will be provided an opportunity to submit IRs on the LEI Repor...

AI summary The document outlines a procedural sequence for a regulatory proceeding, including steps such as submitting interrogatories, filing evidence, and oral hearings. Key entities involved are Nova Scotia Power and London Economics International.

NOTICE OF INTERVENTION OF: CONSUMER ADVOCATE TAKE NOTICE that the Consumer Advocate hereby intervenes in the above Application and proceeding. The Consumer Advocate represents the interests of residential ratepayers, who may be impacted by...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate intervenes in the proceeding, representing residential ratepayers who may be impacted by the application. They will address issues raised by the Energy Board and other relevant matters during the proceeding. Legal representation is provided by Pink Larkin and InterGroup Consultants Ltd.

Please refer to: David Roberts Email: [email protected] Assistant: Nicole Wall Assistant's email; nwall@>pinklarkin.com July 30, 2026 VIA EMAIL: [email protected] Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Boar...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate supports the Industry Group's comments on the draft Terms of Reference for the Board's review of Nova Scotia Power's interest rate treatment for deferral and variance accounts. Additional recommendations include examining inconsistencies with legislation and reviewing current practices in other Canadian jurisdictions.