Electricity Act – No Harm to Non-Participants
AI summary The document discusses the Electricity Act and its implications regarding non-participants, focusing on ensuring no harm is caused to them through regulatory proceedings. It includes references to various energy-related entities and regulatory processes.
Summary: Open Access Transmission Tariff - The Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) provides non -discriminatory access to Nova Scotia's transmission system. - The OATT consists of ten schedules: - 1. Scheduling, System Control and Dispa...
AI summary The Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) provides non-discriminatory access to Nova Scotia's transmission system and consists of ten schedules, including services such as scheduling, voltage control, energy imbalance, and transmission services. These schedules outline the rules and rates for various transmission-related services.
Summary of Findings - Jurisdictions with an unbundled/retail market for electricity generally have separate policy frameworks for retailers buying power generated by customers, and the charges assessed by a distributor for injection of cus...
AI summary This summary discusses the current state of policy and rate structures for distributed generation in Canada, highlighting the early stage of development in most jurisdictions. While net metering is common, few jurisdictions charge fees for distribution-connected generation. The lack of specific policies may be due to low generation volumes or government intervention, despite potential incremental costs to the distribution system.
UK: Energy Purchases - SEG is a [government initiative launched in January 2020](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/smart-export-guarantee-seg-earn-money-for-exporting-the-renewable-electricity-you-have-generated) (with [regulatory...
AI summary The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a UK government initiative launched in January 2020, requiring certain electricity retailers (SEG licensees) to pay small-scale generators for low-carbon electricity exported back into the grid. It replaced the Feed-in Tariff program and includes metering and certification requirements for eligible generation sources such as solar PV, wind, and micro-CHP.
In this Distribution Tariff, the following terms shall have the following meanings: Act : The Electricity Act , S.N.S. 2004, c. 25, as amended from time to time. Ancillary Services : Services that are necessary to support the transport of...
AI summary This section of the Distribution Tariff defines key terms used in the document, including the Act, Ancillary Services, Behind-the-Meter Generation, the Board, Bundled Service, and Customer Information, providing clarity on their meanings and scope.
Licenced Retail Supplier (LRS) : A Retail Supplier who: - (a) holds a valid Retail Supplier Licence; and - (b) has a valid LRS Participation Agreement executed with NS Power. For certainty, a Wholesale Customer is not a Licenced Retail Sup...
AI summary This section defines key terms related to Licensed Retail Suppliers (LRS) and their participation agreements with NS Power, including definitions of Retail Suppliers, Retail Customers, and RtR Customers. It also outlines the Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) and Storm Cost Recovery Charges, all under the regulatory framework of the Public Utilities Act (Nova Scotia).
3.0 SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE LRS T&CS - 3.1 These LRS T&Cs are applicable to an LRS who enters into an LRS Participation Agreement with NS Power for provision of LRS Tariffed Services to the LRS. - 3.2 The LRS T&Cs and are deemed to...
AI summary The LRS T&Cs apply to Licensed Retail Suppliers entering into an LRS Participation Agreement with NS Power for providing LRS Tariffed Services. The agreement outlines procedures for RtR Customer transactions, metering, load settlement, and billing. Distribution system access is provided directly by NS Power and is not included in the LRS Participation Agreement.
8.0 LRS RESPONSIBILITIES - 8.1 The LRS shall be responsible for: - (a) the procurement of electricity from qualified low-impact renewable electricity generators; - (b) acquiring the services delivered under, and remaining in compliance wit...
AI summary This section outlines the responsibilities of Licensed Retail Suppliers (LRS) in Nova Scotia, including procurement from renewable generators, compliance with various tariffs, payment of fees, customer consent requirements, and adherence to NS Power regulations and Board regulations.
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 affected by the application. They will address issues raised by the Energy Board and any other relevant matters during the process. Legal representation is provided by Pink Larkin and InterGroup Consultants Ltd.
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