Topic:"Return On Equity" in M12954

tle be revised to Cost of Financing Treatment to recognize that its deferral accounts are financed through sources other than debt alone. The following comments from NS Power relate to Step 4 : Analyze optional interest rate treatment for...

AI summary The text discusses the revision of a deferral account treatment to reflect financing sources beyond debt. NS Power emphasizes the importance of considering the regulatory compact and the impact on ratepayers when analyzing alternative interest rate treatments for deferral and variance accounts. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) was most recently approved by the Board in M12451.

llows as reasonable and prudent. NS Power's financing costs (i.e. its weighted average cost of capital) were most recently approved by the Board in M12451 as the just and reasonable cost of financing. The application of WACC to determine t...

AI summary NS Power argues that its weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is reasonable and prudent, referencing Board approval in M12451. It supports the use of WACC in calculating financing costs and emphasizes established regulatory practices. NS Power also requests the opportunity to provide final submissions and opposes granting LEI the same right, suggesting a paper hearing with the option to convert to an oral hearing.