Topic:"Renewable Electricity Regulations" in M12551

Renewable to Retail Market Transition Tariff - Annual Energy Cost Adjustment Calculations 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 MWh Load at Transmission Level 9,795,528 9,824,765 9,848,989 9,869,561 9,832,403 9,835,173 9,7...

AI summary The document presents annual energy cost adjustment calculations for the Renewable to Retail Market Transition Tariff from 2016 to 2026, including metrics such as MWh Load, Total Fuel Cost, Average Unit Cost, and Differential. These figures illustrate trends in energy costs and adjustments over time.

7 (c) are correlated to coal generation which has in the 2026 AAR 8 forecast relative to the 2025 AAR Application. Coal generation is due to the 9 increased emissions limit for SO2. 10 11 (d) The category " " includes new wind developments...

AI summary The text discusses changes in coal generation related to increased SO2 emissions limits and new wind developments contributing to increased generation forecasts. It also notes updated forecasts for renewable facilities and cost increases due to changes in the Renewable Electricity Regulations affecting biomass generation rates.

(b) Please provide the missing information required to evaluate historical forecast accuracy regarding natural gas, diesel, import purchases, and Maritime Link. Α В С D E F G H 2 Q3 2023 and with actuals from January to August 2023. 3 4 ...

AI summary The document requests missing information to evaluate historical forecast accuracy for natural gas, diesel, import purchases, and Maritime Link. It references the PLEXOS model and asks whether NS Power has assessed forecast accuracy for imports on a monthly and annual basis over the past three years.

Billing demand is determined based upon the following formula: Billing demand = $$(PR/(1+PR) min(CD, CCF GC)) + (CD - min(CD, CCF GC))$$ Where: PR is Planning Reserve (based on NPCC planning criteria, i.e. 20% or as updated) GC is the thir...

AI summary The document provides a formula for calculating billing demand, incorporating variables such as Planning Reserve (PR), generating capacity (GC), Contract Demand (CD), and the capacity contribution factor (CCF). It distinguishes between dispatchable and non-dispatchable generation and references specific tariffs and planning criteria.

COMMENTS ON STATUS AND PATH FORWARD REI agrees with the Board's observation that a number of proceedings — including M11422 (Large Industrial Interruptible Rider (LIIR) Pilot), M12339 (Development of RtR Tariff Amendments), and M12588 (Ren...

AI summary REI agrees with the Board's observation that several ongoing proceedings impact the Renewable to Retail (RtR) framework and REI's market entry. REI is collaborating with NS Power on these matters and supports the need for a new process to establish a cost recovery mechanism for RtR implementation costs.

Renewall responded, in part: REI confirms that it has received and reviewed the actual hourly marginal cost data for 2024 and 2025 provided by NS Power. REI notes that it had requested a broader range of historical years in order to assess...

AI summary REI has reviewed marginal cost data for 2024 and 2025 but requests additional historical data for a more comprehensive analysis of a potential true-up mechanism. REI also acknowledges the importance of the RtR tariff framework and is working with NS Power on related proceedings, including the development of a cost recovery mechanism for RtR implementation.

August 31, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12551 – 2026 Annually Adjusted Rates – Stakeholder Engagement Update (RtR Tariffs) Dear Ms. Henwood: No...

AI summary NS Power responded to the Board's July 15, 2026 letter regarding the 2026 Annually Adjusted Rates (AAR) and Renewable to Retail (RtR) tariff amendments. NS Power provided additional marginal cost data and explained its position that introducing time-variable pricing (TVP) for AARs is premature due to limited data availability. A review of RtR market elements is planned for 2028.