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.
14 below. No. Update to LRS T&C Related Tariff(s)/Document(s) Refer to (within LRS T&C) 1 Addition of definition for Distribution-connected Aggregation Service (DAS) Tariff DAS Tariff Definitions, p. 3-4 2 Addition of definition for Distri...
AI summary The text outlines updates to the LRS Terms and Conditions, including the addition of definitions for various tariffs and services, and references to the DAS Tariff. It also includes a request and response regarding the oversight of the RtR market by the IESO-NS and NSPSO.
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.
INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Nova Scotia Power Incorporated Jennifer Power Director, Regulatory Affairs 1223 Lower Water Street Halifax, NS B3J 3S8 By email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) From: Board Staff Nova...
AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued an information request to Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, seeking responses by October 1, 2026. The request is directed to Jennifer Power, Director of Regulatory Affairs, and responses should be sent to Holly Chisholm, Senior Advisor, Economics & Finance.
Request IR-4: - Attachment 3, pdf page 65, states that the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator of - (IESO-NS) may assume responsibility for oversight of the RtR market. Please discuss NS Power's - expectations of the IESO-NS's r...
AI summary The text requests a discussion of Nova Scotia Power's expectations for the role of the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO-NS) in overseeing the RtR market and outlines NS Power's oversight of the RtR Market.
Request IR-10: - Attachment 7, pdf page 106, Special Condition (5)(v) states that the LRS's resource will run to - meet NS Power's reliability requirements. In Power Advisory's jurisdictional scan, was a similar - stipulation found in one...
AI summary The text references a special condition in Attachment 7, page 106, which requires the LRS's resource to meet NS Power's reliability requirements. It asks whether a similar stipulation exists in another utility's agreement and requests a citation if it does.
to Licenced Retail Suppliers only and is not applicable to any other Eligible Customer. Generation Forecasting Service addresses the accuracy of generation scheduling by Licenced Retail Suppliers. … To the extent that such schedules or for...
AI summary The text outlines charges for deviations in hourly generation forecasts by Licensed Retail Suppliers under the OATT. It raises questions regarding the applicability of Schedule 4A, NS Power's authority to charge for forecast discrepancies, and whether discrepancies are reconciled hourly or over a longer period.
Request IR-3: Refer to Exhibit N-1, Application, Attachement 11, Standby Service Tariff redline additions for Availability (3) at page 1 of 5; Determination of Monthly Standby Contract Demand, 2nd and 5th bullets on page 3 of 5, and Specia...
AI summary The document outlines several questions related to the Standby Service Tariff, including accuracy of descriptions, tariff classes for LRS service, distribution system losses, ELCC values, generator operating conditions, and terms for recalling export transactions. These questions pertain to the approval process of the Application under matter M12339.
, and the RtR Market generally, during 2027 and 2028 and to raise any significant concerns to the Board at the earliest opportunity, even if that occurs before the scheduled review at the end of 2028. The SBA respectfully submits that it i...
AI summary The SBA highlights concerns about the uncertainty surrounding the RtR Market's development and the need for early identification of issues. NSPI's responses indicate that engineering specifications and the roles of IESO-NS and NSPSO in the RtR Market are still being determined. The SBA urges the Board to monitor the situation closely.
October 23, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax NS B3J 3S3 Re: M13008 – NS Power RtR Market Elements Application – Reply Submission Dear Ms. Henwood: On July 31, 2026,...
AI summary NS Power submitted its reply to the NSEB regarding its application for changes to the Renewable to Retail Market, including the Distribution-connected Aggregation Service Tariff. The application was filed in July 2026, and the hearing order was issued in August 2026. Multiple parties, including the Consumer Advocate and Small Business Advocate, filed information requests and written submissions.
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