Topic:"Revenue Requirement" in M12588

1 Request IR-1: 122 NSP Regulations 2.1 Functional NSP has the right to refuse customers for the following reason(s). This also applies to those customers leaving the service of an LRS with intent to return to NSP as a customer a) the pers...

AI summary The text outlines NSP's right to refuse service to customers with outstanding accounts and discusses meter changes for RTR customers. It also references a request regarding the recovery of costs from the Board's decision in M11874 if the RtR market fails.

Active Submissions Total A - Technical Evaluation A-1 - Adherence to RFP requirements A-2 - Ongoing support availability and service levels A-3 - Speed and efficiency of implementation (or project) plan, availability, and delivery the indu...

AI summary The text outlines the structure of an evaluation matrix for submissions, focusing on technical evaluation criteria such as adherence to RFP requirements, ongoing support, implementation speed, and industry expertise. It also includes sections related to corporate risk, including cybersecurity, insurance, and third-party attestation.

1 Request IR-3: 18 been appended as Attachment 1 for ease of reference. 19 20 (e) a Board directive to file by November 7th The AAR application has of each year for the 21 following year. For the 2027 test year, the AAR application would b...

AI summary The text discusses the filing of an AAR application by NS Power, referencing the anticipated 2027 test year and the uncertainty surrounding the implementation costs of the IESO-NS. It also notes that the 2026 AAR filing did not include recovery for certain deferred amounts or capital and financing costs.

Date Filed: March 3, 2026 NSPI (REI) IR-13 Page 3 of 3 1 Request IR-14: D.27 Business Process & Procedure Development Team has finalized process and procedure documentation from a Role Based perspective. Business Leads have all signed off...

AI summary The document outlines several tasks related to the final stages of a project, including the completion of business process documentation, technical development, and testing. These tasks are currently at various stages of completion, with some already finalized and others not yet started.

Request IR-9: - Please explain how the systems are made scalable and the associated costs of that scalability. - a) Please explain why a scalable system is required. - b) Does NS Power intend to fully recoup the cost of the scalable system...

AI summary The request seeks clarification on the scalability of systems, the rationale for scalability, and whether NS Power intends to recover associated costs from a single LRS or spread them across multiple LRS as the market expands.

Cost Recovery Approach The SBA notes that certain elements of the RtR recovery approach, including the recovery period and recovery mechanism, have not yet been determined and are expected to be addressed in a future filing once market par...

AI summary The SBA requests more clarity on the RtR recovery approach, particularly regarding scenarios where an LRS exits the program and the role of IESONS. NS Power plans to propose recovery mechanisms in the 2027 AAR filing and expects any remaining balance to be handled through general rate applications if needed. NS Power also acknowledges the evolving role of IESO-NS in managing the RtR market and expects cost recovery to remain with market participants.

Proposed Reporting and Approval Conditions REI submits that approval should be conditioned on data readiness milestones, AMI restoration, MDMS aggregation capability, and successful file delivery testing, being met before market go-live an...

AI summary REI proposes conditions for approval of a project, including data readiness milestones, AMI restoration, and testing requirements before market go-live. It also suggests safeguards to ensure charges are prudent and RtR-specific, such as annual certification, true-up mechanisms, and cost allocation protocols.

3.4.1 Findings [104] The issues relating to cost recovery are matters for a future Board proceeding. As NS Power noted in this matter, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board initially contemplated these issues would be addressed in Annua...

AI summary The Board notes that cost recovery issues for renewable to retail market implementation costs should be addressed in future proceedings. While initially planned for Annually Adjusted Rates proceedings, concerns about the appropriateness of this forum have been raised due to the complexity of the issues involved.