Topic:"Renewable Electricity Regulations" in M03666

Renewable Electricity Regulations made under Section 5 of the Electricity Act S.N.S. 2004, c. 25 O.I.C. 2010-381 (October 12, 2010), N.S. Reg. 155/2010. 1 Response IR-7 (cont'd) 2 3 (v) tidal energy, 4 (vi) wave energy, 5 (vii) biomass tha...

AI summary The document discusses the Renewable Electricity Regulations under the Electricity Act, defining eligible renewable energy sources. It notes that HRWC's proposed generation methods are not explicitly listed in the regulations but may be eligible for net metering if approved by the Minister.

a net metering customer's generation of renewable electricity should not be provided to NSPI except for the sole purpose of compliance with the requirements of any enactment regulating its emissions. Further, Nova Scotia's Renewable Electr...

AI summary The text argues that net metering customers should not be required to transfer emission credits or allowances to NSPI unless NSPI provides evidence of a need to comply with emissions regulations. It emphasizes that the Renewable Electricity Regulations do not directly regulate emissions and that net metering customers' generators are unlikely to be approved under these regulations.

HRWC written submission, February 9, 2011, page 3. 1 distribution zone as the net metered generator, are not offset and do not 2 qualify for net metering. Section 3A (1) of the Act reads: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3A (1) A public utility may develop a...

AI summary The submission discusses the interpretation of Section 3A of the Electricity Act, focusing on net metering provisions. It argues that the wording does not support allowing net meters in other distribution zones if multiple meters are under one account within a defined zone, emphasizing clarity in the Act's language.

http://www.gov.ns.ca/energy/resources/EM/renewable/renewable-electricity-plan.pdf. 6 Province of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy, Update and Preliminary Guide on Renewable Electricity in Nova Scotia: Renewable Electricity Plan Implementa...

AI summary The document discusses the definition and implementation of net metering, emphasizing that it is designed to offset customer consumption through their own generation. HRWC argues that the proposed distribution zone definition by NSPI is overly restrictive and that transmission services are not utilized if consumption is not located on a specific distribution feeder.