Topic:"Revenue Requirement" in M12661

2.2 Demand Charge - In accordance with the Company's Cost of Service Study (COSS), demand-related costs are proposed to be allocated to the ELID Tariff class based on PHP assigned demand at the time of the three coincident peaks (3CP). Rec...

AI summary The document discusses the allocation of demand-related costs to the ELID Tariff class based on PHP's demand during three coincident peaks (3CP), proposing a fixed charge using historical 65 MW data. NS Power disagrees with PHP's argument for using 8 MW, citing the GRA Settlement Agreement and cost-of-service treatment. Proposed 2026/2027 demand charges are $12.872 and $14.310 per kVA/month, respectively.

2.4 Interruptible Service The ELID Tariff interruptible service provisions, for the most part, adopt the LI Interruptible Rider (LIIR) terms with minor text updates drawn from the ELIADC Tariff interruptible service provisions. With respec...

AI summary The ELID Tariff's interruptible service provisions largely adopt the LIIR terms with minor updates from the ELIADC Tariff. The SA sets the interruptible credit for PHP at significantly lower rates than the Company's standard practice. Priority interruptible service is valued for reducing interruption risks and system reliability benefits, and NS Power proposes maintaining it until the next GRA.

2026-2027 General Rate Application Settlement Agreement

AI summary The document outlines the 2026-2027 General Rate Application Settlement Agreement, which pertains to the regulatory process for setting electricity rates in Nova Scotia.

2026-2027 General Rate Application Settlement Agreement Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Tariff Application – Attachment 4 Page 10 of 21 GRA Element Settlement Terms Cost of Service ("COS") a) The COS as set out in the Draft GRA will be...

AI summary The 2026-2027 General Rate Application Settlement Agreement outlines the inclusion of the Cost of Service (COS) in the GRA, subject to future proceedings. Key points include the use of the Minimum System methodology, data collection on PHP's use of the High Voltage transmission system, and the apportionment of assessment costs from the Maritime Link.

13 Q WHAT ARE THE RATE IMPLICATIONS FOR PHP IF THE BOARD ACCEPTS YOUR 14 PROPOSED WINTER MONTH SYSTEM COINCIDENT DEMAND FOR PHP? 15 A NS Power provided an updated COSS for 2026 and 2027 based on a reduction in 16 PHP's total demand coincid...

AI summary If the Board accepts PHP's proposed winter demand reduction from 65 MW to 8 MW, PHP's rates would decrease by $6.5M in 2026 and $9.4M in 2027. This aligns with cost causation principles, which NS Power's Application 2 fails to address adequately.

Testimony Sponsorship Before Regulatory Bodies Mr. Gorman has sponsored testimony on cost of capital, revenue requirements, cost of service and other issues before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and numerous state regulatory comm...

AI summary Mr. Gorman has extensive experience sponsoring testimony on cost of capital, revenue requirements, and cost of service before numerous federal, state, and provincial regulatory bodies across the U.S. and Canada, including FERC, state commissions, and municipal utility boards, on behalf of industrial customers.

NSPI Responses to BW Information Requests 1 Request IR-4: 2 3 Please refer to Exhibit N-3, page 10 lines 3 to 7. 4 5 (a) What was NSPI's role in developing or vetting PHP's referenced forecasted energy 6 requirements for 2026 and 2027? 7 8...

AI summary NSPI responds to BW Information Requests regarding PHP's load forecasts and the ELID Tariff. NSPI states it receives PHP's load forecasts but does not evaluate their validity. The ELID Tariff includes costs related to the FLG through the Base Cost of Fuel and Energy Charge provisions.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. 2026 COST OF SERVICE STUDY ANALYSIS R E F E R E N C E G U I D E EXHIBIT COMPARISON OF REVENUE TO EXPENSE RATIOS 1 FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2 INITIAL CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2A FINAL CLASSIFI...

AI summary The document presents a reference guide for Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2026 Cost of Service Study, including various exhibits such as revenue-to-expense ratios, rate base classifications, and expense allocations. It outlines the structure of the analysis and includes sections on operating expenses, depreciation, and revenue components.

10,060 514 2,787 318 285 367 570 58 217 73 P-7 (21) DEF. CHG Financing 4,488 2,961 151 820 94 84 108 168 17 64 21 P-7 (22) DEF. CHG Tax 4,825 3,183 163 882 101 90 116 180 18 69 23 P-7 (23) DEF. CHG Pension 34,205 22,567 1,152 6,252 713 640...

AI summary The document presents a detailed financial breakdown with various line items and categories, including financing, tax, pension, and other charges, as well as asset-related adjustments and liabilities. It includes figures and references to different matters and orders, indicating a complex financial and regulatory context.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 2 OF 5 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) BUTU (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (2) (1) Tran...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various financial and asset-related categories, including transmission costs, plant in service, working capital, and deferred charges, across different customer and company segments. It includes allocation factors and references specific exhibit numbers.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 5 OF 5 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE (9) (10) (11) ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (27) (...

AI summary This table provides a detailed breakdown of various financial and operational categories across different customer segments and allocation factors. It includes entries related to total plant in service, working capital, and various deferred charges. The data is categorized under different customer types and allocation factors.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL EXPENSES (2) PROD. EXPENSES (3) TRANS. EXPENSES (4) DIST. EXPENSES (5) RETAIL EXPENSES (6) DIRECT EXPENSES (7) ALLOCATION FACTOR (28) OTHER EXPENSES 7,378 3,082 839...

AI summary The document presents a financial summary for the year ending December 31, 2026, detailing various expenses categorized into production, transmission, distribution, and retail expenses, including depreciation and other operational costs.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (9) (10) (11) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (1) Tra...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various costs and revenues categorized under different demand classifications, including operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, interest, and other financial items. The data is organized by company type and includes allocation factors for different categories.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (18)...

AI summary This table presents financial data for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including grants, depreciation, interest, taxes, and revenue from various sources. The data is categorized by different customer segments and includes references to various exhibits and filings.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS BY FUNCTIONAL AREAS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 CLASS : DOMESTIC RATE BASE (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Costs COSTS (Source Exh 6) Unit Cost Demand ($/kW of Class monthl...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s rate class disaggregation analysis by functional areas for the year ending December 31, 2026. It includes cost allocations across various categories such as generation, transmission/distribution, and retail, along with unit costs and total costs for different rate classes.

CLASS : GENERAL CLASS : GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $332,466 $157,583 $16,45...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with energy generation, transmission, distribution, and retail operations, including fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return costs. It includes unit costs, total costs, and various metrics such as MWh sales and kW demand across different segments of the energy system.

CLASS : SMALL INDUSTRIAL CLASS : SMALL INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $38,15...

AI summary The document presents a detailed cost breakdown for the Small Industrial class in Nova Scotia's regulatory proceeding, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, along with unit costs and total expenses. The data is sourced from various exhibits and includes breakdowns by energy and demand components.

REVENUE ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)

AI summary The document presents a revenue analysis for the year ending December 31, 2026, with figures reported in thousands of dollars. It provides a financial overview of revenue performance during this period.

(1) REVENUE ELECTRIC REVENUE (1) (2) FULLY ALLOCATED RATE CLASSES (ATL) (3) DOMESTIC (4) SMALL GENERAL (5) GENERAL (6) LARGE GENERAL (7) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (8) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (9) LARGE INDUSTRIAL (10) ELI 2P-RTP (11) MUNICIPAL (12) UNMETE...

AI summary The document presents a revenue breakdown by rate class and revenue type, including fully allocated and formula-based rate classes, non-electric revenue sources, and total operating expenses. It is part of a redacted tariff attachment from a regulatory proceeding.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL PHP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (...

AI summary This section discusses the development of allocation factors, including the number of bills and revenue billed for secondary customers across different categories such as small, medium, and large. It provides percentages of responsibility and weighted factors for various customer types.

EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 3 OF 3 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) T...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of expenses and responsibilities across various categories, including total expenses, customer solutions, meter data services, and revenue. Each row includes percentages of responsibility allocated to different customer segments and associated matter numbers. The data reflects financial allocations and advocacy expenses related to regulatory proceedings.

REDACTED ELID Tariff CA IR-2 Attachment 1 Page 89 of 94 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Line # AVERAGE RATE BASE RATE BASE 2025 RATE BASE 2026 (319) Large General (320) Small Industrial 1,811.88 589.45 692.00 196.84 (321) Mediu...

AI summary The document presents a table with rate base figures for various customer classes in 2025 and 2026, including line items such as fuel purchases, biomass, wind, and other expenses, as well as total revenue for different rate classes.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. 2027 COST OF SERVICE STUDY ANALYSIS R E F E R E N C E G U I D E EXHIBIT COMPARISON OF REVENUE TO EXPENSE RATIOS 1 FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2 INITIAL CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2A FINAL CLASSIFI...

AI summary The document is a reference guide for the 2027 Cost of Service Study Analysis by Nova Scotia Power Inc., containing various exhibits related to revenue, expenses, rate base classification, and allocation factors. It outlines the structure and components of the study for regulatory review.

EXHIBIT 1 NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. UMMARY OF REVENUE TO EXPENSE RECOVERY RATIO 2026 2027 CUSTOMER CLASS PROPOSED PROPOSED ( 1) DOMESTIC 97.18 96.76 ( 2) SMALL GENERAL 103.50 103.81 ( 3) GENERAL 104.37 103.99 ( 4) LARGE GENERAL 104.37 103.83...

AI summary This exhibit presents the proposed revenue to expense recovery ratio for various customer classes in Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the years 2026 and 2027, showing slight variations across different classes.

(20) MAT. & SUPPLIES - OTHER 16,874 8,903 613 3,712 596 435 703 1,143 431 206 132 (21) DEF. CHG Financing 4,646 2,451 169 1,022 164 120 194 315 119 57 36 (22) DEF. CHG Tax 5,142 2,713 187 1,131 182 133 214 348 131 63 40 (23) DEF. CHG Pensi...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various financial line items related to Nova Scotia Power Inc., including expenses, financing, tax, pension, and other charges, as well as asset-related adjustments and receivables, with numerical data provided for different years.

EXHIBIT 6 PAGE 1 OF 6 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (23) CORPORATE TAXES 1,884 1,246 66 342 39 36 41 70 7 27 9 P-14 (24) Non-Operating Revenue: (25) STEAM AND ASH SALES...

AI summary The exhibit presents a detailed breakdown of financial figures, including corporate taxes, non-operating revenue, return on profit/loss, and various adjustments related to demand and allocation. These figures are categorized across different sizes and allocations, with references to specific board orders and direct allocations.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) (11) MUNICIP...

AI summary The document presents financial data for the year ending December 31, 2027, including various expense and revenue categories for different business segments. It includes depreciation, interest, taxes, and non-operating revenue, such as steam and ash sales. The data is organized by company, domestic, and various industrial and general categories.

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) REVENUE TO COST RATIOS STORM COSTS GRAND TOTAL DISTRIBUTION TRANSMISSION (HV) TRANSMISSION (EHV) STORM REVENUE NON-FUEL COSTS NON-FUEL GRAND TOTAL REVENUE(1)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed table showing revenue to cost ratios for various customer classes, including storm costs and revenue, with specific figures for distribution and transmission costs across different levels. This data is part of a regulatory proceeding related to tariff calculations.

CLASS : SMALL GENERAL CLASS : SMALL GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $54,635 $23,...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs for the Small General class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It includes data on fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, as well as unit costs and total costs for various components of the energy system.

CLASS : LARGE GENERAL CLASS : LARGE GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $53,156 $23,...

AI summary This table details the cost breakdown for a large general class in a regulatory proceeding, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It includes fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, as well as unit costs and total costs for various components of the energy system.

CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $62,...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs for the Medium Industrial class in Nova Scotia, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, with various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with unit costs and total costs.

CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $38,454 $16,924 $1...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenue for the ELI 2P-RTP class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail components. It includes figures related to variable fuel costs, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and unit costs for energy and customer services.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (9) RESPONSIBILITY (10) NUMBER OF BILLS FOR ALL CUSTOMERS (11) % RESPONSIBILITY 100.00% 3,446,505 100.00% 83.78% 2,974,413 86.30% 4.75% 199,098 5.78% 9.65...

AI summary The text presents a table detailing the development of allocation factors, including responsibility percentages and numbers of bills for various customer categories, along with revenue billed and associated responsibilities. The data spans multiple columns and rows, indicating a structured approach to allocating responsibilities and revenues across different customer segments.

EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 2 OF 3 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (39)...

AI summary This exhibit presents a table with various expense and responsibility percentages across different categories and classes, including small, general, medium, large, and industrial. The data is organized by allocation factors and includes references to specific orders (O-11, O-12A, O-12B).

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) (3) REVENUE REQUIREMENT BEFORE CORPORATE GROUPS (4) % RESPONSIBILITY 100.00%...

AI summary This document outlines the development of allocation factors for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027, including revenue requirements and percentages of responsibility across different categories such as production, transmission, distribution, and retail.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. SALES, GENERATION AND DEMAND ANALYSIS FOR MAY 2027 (1) MWH SALES LOSSES (2) ENERGY LINE (3) ENERGY REQUIREMENT (4) CLASS NON- COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (5) SYSTEM COINCIDENT FACTOR (6) SYSTEM COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (7) DEMA...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s sales, generation, and demand analysis for May 2027, including energy sales, losses, demand factors, and system performance metrics across various customer classes and programs.

REVENUE TO EXPENSE COMPARISON (1) TOTAL (2) TOTAL (3) UNIT COST (4) TOTAL (5) (6) (7) VARIANCE CALC (9) WIND PLANT (10) WIND PLANT - CWIP (11) SOLAR PLANT 153,668 196 1,224 158,510 196 1,255 148,826 196 1,193 (12) SOLAR PLANT - CWIP (13) (...

AI summary The document presents a revenue-to-expense comparison table for various power generation and transmission assets, including wind, solar, gas turbines, and battery plants, with details on costs, CWIP, and variance calculations.

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027

AI summary This document presents a detailed listing of Cost of Service (C.O.S.S.) input information for Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) as of December 31, 2027, including financial data and categories relevant to regulatory proceedings. It outlines input parameters used in determining NSPI's cost structure for regulatory review.

PARTIALLY CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-9: In its evidence, PHP proposes the following modifications to the proposed ELID tariff: 1. designing the capacity charge to reflect PHP's actual 8 MW firm demand rather than the proposed 65 MW; 2. adjust...

AI summary PHP proposes modifications to the ELID tariff, including adjusting the capacity charge and interruptible credit, and applying a revenue-to-cost ratio of 1.0. NSPI is asked to explain if these changes are consistent with the 2026-2027 GRA settlement agreement, particularly regarding cost allocation and rate design based on updated load forecasts.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 levels. Subject to the Board's approval of the Tariff and implementation of the PHP 2 Deferral as approved by the Board, subject to the final Board Order, in the 2026-2027 3 General Rate Application (M12451), revenue var...

AI summary The text references a General Rate Application (M12451) and the deferral of revenue variances between settlement agreement assumptions and actual results. It notes that deferral is subject to the Board's final approval of the Tariff and implementation of the PHP (likely a program or mechanism).

NSPI Responses to Industrial Group Information Requests Request IR-5: 18 demand-setting tariff provisions described in the Application, beginning at page 4, which 19 provides, "it is proposed that the PHP demand determinant be reviewed and...

AI summary NSPI explains that the proposed treatment of demand-setting tariff provisions in the GRA process or FAM is appropriate and consistent with ratemaking principles. It facilitates fair cost allocation, provides stability, and aligns with PHP operations focused on minimizing variable costs. A framework for costing PHP demand has not yet been developed but will be informed by the Board's decision and PHP operations.

REDACTED (Attachment Only) 1 (a) Please refer to the following: 2 (i) Partially Confidential Attachment 2 and Partially Confidential Attachment 3. 3 (ii) Partially Confidential Attachment 4 and Partially Confidential Attachment 5. 4 (iii)...

AI summary The document refers to various attachments and matter numbers related to the 2026 PHP revenue under the ELIADC Tariff, as well as cost-of-service models and general rate applications. It includes references to partially confidential attachments and specific matter numbers such as M12451 and M1266.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL EXPENSES (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) ALLOCATION FACTOR (27) (28) OTHER EXPENSES 7,378 3,083...

AI summary The document presents a financial summary for the year ending December 31, 2026, including various expense categories such as production, transmission, and distribution expenses, with detailed allocations across different divisions and cost factors.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES WEIGHTS WEIGHTS...

AI summary The document provides a breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2026, categorized into production, transmission, distribution, and retail expenses. It includes depreciation, grants in lieu of taxes, and various energy-related costs such as steam, hydro, wind, solar, and gas turbine expenses.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (18) GRANTS IN LIEU (19) DEPRECIATION 12,100 62,443 6,043 31,182 409 2,112 2,562 13,222 403 2,080 294 1,517 501 2,5...

AI summary The document contains a table with financial data for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including grants, depreciation, interest, taxes, and revenue from various sources. It also includes total generation and transmission figures, with some entries citing external files or references.

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) REVENUE TO COST RATIOS STORM COSTS STORM REVENUE NON-FUEL COSTS NON-FUEL DISTRIBUTION TRANSMISSION (HV) TRANSMISSION (EHV) GRAND TOTAL GRAND TOTAL REVENUE(1)...

AI summary This table presents revenue-to-cost ratios for various customer classes, including domestic, small and large industrial, and municipal, along with storm costs and revenues. It includes distribution and transmission costs and revenues, as well as subtotals for different categories.

CLASS : SMALL GENERAL CLASS : SMALL GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $51,840 $25,...

AI summary This table presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenues for the Small General class in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. It includes categories such as generation, transmission/distribution, and retail, along with various cost components like variable fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return. The data includes total costs, units sold, and unit costs for different segments.

CLASS : SMALL INDUSTRIAL CLASS : SMALL INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $37,24...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of costs for the Small Industrial class in Nova Scotia, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, as well as total costs and unit costs. It outlines various cost components, such as fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with total costs and units sold.

CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $63,450 $30,912 $3,081 $4,546...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and rate base for the Medium Industrial class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail components. It outlines various cost categories such as fuel, operating, capital, and return, along with unit costs and total expenses for different segments of the energy supply chain.

CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $112,547 $54,979 $5,463 $8,063 $3,950...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and rate base figures for Generation, Transmission/Distribution, and Retail categories. It includes various line items such as fuel, operating, capital, return, and total costs, along with unit costs and quantities for energy and demand. The data is organized in a table format and provides an overview of financial and operational metrics for a regulatory proceeding.

CLASS : UNMETERED CLASS : UNMETERED RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $11,292 $5,497 $548 $809 $396 $1,754...

AI summary This table outlines the cost breakdown for the 'Unmetered' class in Nova Scotia's regulatory proceeding, detailing generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, including fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, along with unit costs and total expenses.

CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $1,532,757 $741,925.329 $75,...

AI summary This document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenue for a utility company, including generation, transmission, distribution, and retail costs. It includes various line items such as fuel costs, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and unit costs per kilowatt-hour. The data is organized in a table format with multiple categories and subcategories.

(1) REVENUE TOTAL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL SMALL GENERAL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL LARGE PHP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) N.C. DEMAND SEC. 2,301,476 1,623,412 90,137 463,243 0 51,748 50,809 0...

AI summary The text presents a revenue table with various categories and percentages of responsibility, including demand security, primary demand, and bulk power substation data. It includes figures for different customer segments and allocation factors, indicating a detailed breakdown of revenue distribution.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (6) SECONDARY CUSTOMER (7) WEIGHTED FACTOR (8) WEIGHTED TOTAL (9) RESPONSIBILITY 100.00% 529,710 488...

AI summary The text presents a table with various metrics related to customer billing, responsibility percentages, and revenue billed for different customer categories in the year ending December 31, 2026. It includes data on total bills, weighted factors, and revenue allocations across different customer segments.

DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION (113) OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT (114) EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT 1,808.4 (115) (116) CORPORATE INSURANCE (117) CORPORATE SECRETARY 9,647.8 1,757.3 (118) CORPORATE SECRETARY & INSURANCE 11,405.2 (119)...

AI summary This document presents a detailed listing of C.O.S.S. input information, including various operational and financial categories such as legal services, corporate insurance, and distribution expenses. It includes figures related to different functional areas, corporate groups, and customer service metrics, providing an overview of financial allocations and operational costs.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. 2027 COST OF SERVICE STUDY ANALYSIS R E F E R E N C E G U I D E EXHIBIT COMPARISON OF REVENUE TO EXPENSE RATIOS 1 FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2 INITIAL CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2A FINAL CLASSIFI...

AI summary The document presents Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2027 Cost of Service Study reference guide, including exhibits analyzing revenue-to-expense ratios, rate base classifications, and operational cost allocations. Key data includes proposed revenue recovery ratios for customer classes in 2026 and 2027, with most classes showing stable or slightly increasing ratios.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027

AI summary The document presents a rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027, focusing on financial and regulatory aspects of utility operations.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES ALLOCATOR (1) LABOUR O&M excluding HR, IT, PR, OTHER and direct (2) % RESPONSIBI...

AI summary The document presents a financial breakdown for the year ending December 31, 2027, including labor and operational expenses, revenue requirements, net plant in service, and insurance premiums. It includes percentages of responsibility and various allocations across different categories.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) TOTAL (3) UNIT COST (4) TOTAL (5) (6) (7) VARIANCE CALC (284) RETAIL (285) NON-FUNCTIONALIZED (286) GENERAL PROPERTY 6,242.3 42,846.9 67,943.7 0.0 0.0 0 6,242 42...

AI summary The document presents financial data for the year ending December 31, 2027, including various line items such as retail, non-functionalized, and general property costs, interest charges, preferred dividends, corporate taxes, and retained earnings. The data includes unit costs, totals, and variance calculations.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION Calendar Month of System Peak 1 ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE METER INVESTMENT 3I FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES 4 & 4 Detail TRANSMISSION OPERATING EXPENSES 4.1 CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES 5 ALLOCATIO...

AI summary The document provides an overview of allocation factor information, including the analysis of operating expenses, revenue, and proposed rates for different customer classes in Nova Scotia. It outlines various sections such as the classification and allocation of expenses, sales, generation, and demand analysis, and includes proposed rate changes for the years 2023 and 2026.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (9) (10) (11) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (1) Tra...

AI summary The table presents a breakdown of operating and maintenance costs, depreciation, interest, taxes, and other revenue by category and classification, including small, general, and large industrial segments. It includes figures before and after storm expenses, as well as allocations and factors for different demand classes.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (18)...

AI summary The document presents a financial breakdown for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including grants, depreciation, interest, taxes, and revenue from various sources. It includes figures for different categories such as domestic, general, and industrial sectors, as well as allocations and references to external files and exhibits.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generatio...

AI summary This document presents a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including breakdowns of costs, revenues, and unit costs across various categories such as generation, transmission, distribution, and retail. It includes data on energy usage, reliability, and customer-related expenses.

REVENUE ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)

AI summary The document provides a revenue analysis for the year ending December 31, 2026, presented in thousands of dollars. It is part of a regulatory proceeding in Nova Scotia.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL PHP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the development of allocation factors across various categories, including demand, generation, and purchase responsibilities, along with percentages and associated codes for different sectors and customer types.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (6) SECONDARY CUSTOMER (7) WEIGHTED FACTOR (8) WEIGHTED TOTAL (9) RESPONSIBILITY 100.00% 529,710 488,926...

AI summary The text presents a table discussing the development of allocation factors, including weighted totals, responsibility percentages, and customer categories. It includes data on the number of bills and weighted factors for different customer segments, with a reference to 'C-2B' as an allocation factor.

2 34 - 14 2 1 61 417 9 541 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (7) (8) (46) OVERHEAD LINES STORM EXPENSES 1.4 - - - - - 98 665 - 765 (47) UNDERGROUND LINES (48) LINE TRANSFORMERS 0.0 - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 17 - - - 19 - (49) METERS (Meter S...

AI summary The text presents a table detailing various operational expenses categorized under distribution, customer operations, generation services, and customer service, including overhead lines, underground lines, meters, and revenue operations. It includes numerical data across multiple columns, likely representing costs or metrics for different years or scenarios.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) PHP (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (...

AI summary The document presents a table outlining the development of allocation factors for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including the number of bills, revenue billed, and percentage responsibility across various customer categories such as general, small, medium, large industrial, and municipal unmetered customers.

FOR MARCH 2027 (1) MWH (2) ENERGY LINE (3) ENERGY (4) CLASS NON- COINCIDENT (5) SYSTEM COINCIDENT (6) SYSTEM COINCIDENT (7) DEMAND LINE (8) SYSTEM (9) SYSTEM COIN. PEAK COINCIDENT (11) SUB-TOTAL 809,172 7.39% 868,945 1,913,936 81.5% 1,560,...

AI summary The document presents a table with energy-related metrics for March 2027, including various line items and totals. It includes data on energy usage, demand, and system coincidence, as well as subtotals for different categories such as shore power and real-time pricing.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 CLASS : SMALL GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold D...

AI summary This document presents a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, breaking down costs and revenues across various categories such as generation, transmission/distribution, and retail. It includes metrics like rate base, variable fuel costs, operating expenses, and unit costs.

CLASS : LARGE GENERAL CLASS : LARGE GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $52,109 $25,...

AI summary The document presents a detailed cost breakdown for a large general class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs. It includes figures for variable fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return costs, along with unit costs and total costs for energy and demand.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION Calendar Month of System Peak 1 January February March April May June July August September October November December Total ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE POLE INVESTMENT 3D ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE OVERHEAD WIRE INVESTMENT...

AI summary The document outlines various sections related to the allocation of investments and operating expenses across different infrastructure components and functional areas within the electricity system, including overhead and underground wires, meters, and distribution expenses, as well as revenue and demand analysis.

NOVA SCOTIA FUNCTIONALIZATION OF FOR THE YEAR ENDING (IN THOUSANDS (1) REGULATORY AFFAIRS (2) Advocacy Expense 0.1 (0) 3 3 0 1 8 55 1 70 (3) Other Expenses 0.2 (1) 12 11 0 2 32 216 4 277 (4) Subtotal 0.3 (1) 15 14 0 3 40 271 6 347 (5) (6)...

AI summary The document presents a financial breakdown of various departments and expenses related to Nova Scotia's functionalization for the year ending, including regulatory affairs, finance, enterprise services, human resources, and other expenses. It lists figures in thousands and includes subtotals for different categories.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (9) (10) (11) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (1) Tra...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenues categorized by demand classification, including operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, interest, taxes, and other revenue streams. It includes various line items and allocations with associated factors and references to different exhibits and orders.

EXHIBIT 6 PAGE 4 OF 6 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (1) CU...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various financial and operational figures, including operating and maintenance costs, regulatory affairs expenses, depreciation, interest, taxes, and revenue from pole services and other sources. It includes allocations across different customer classifications and categories.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL U...

AI summary The document presents allocation factors for various categories of responsibility related to pole and wire infrastructure investments and customer responsibilities for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes percentages and dollar amounts allocated across different customer segments and categories.

REVENUE TO EXPENSE COMPARISON (1) TOTAL DMD.RELATED (2) TOTAL ENG.RELATED (3) UNIT COST ENG.RELATED (4) TOTAL CUST.RELATED (5) TOTAL OPER. (6) TOTAL RATE (7) % REVENUE VARIANCE CALC (6) HYDRO PLANT - CWIP (7) HYDRO ENVIRONMENTAL & FUEL CON...

AI summary The document presents a revenue to expense comparison table, detailing various generation plants and their associated costs, including hydro, wind, solar, and gas turbine plants. It includes columns for total demand-related expenses, total energy-related expenses, unit costs, customer-related expenses, and variance calculations.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. 2026 COST OF SERVICE STUDY ANALYSIS R E F E R E N C E G U I D E EXHIBIT COMPARISON OF REVENUE TO EXPENSE RATIOS 1 FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2 INITIAL CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2A FINAL CLASSIFI...

AI summary The document outlines a reference guide for Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2026 Cost of Service Study, including exhibits that analyze revenue-to-expense ratios, rate base classifications, and operating expense allocations across various customer classes and functional areas.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 2 OF 5 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) BUTU (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (54) TOTAL D...

AI summary The text presents a table with various financial and operational classifications related to distribution, demand, and generation functions, including allocation factors and energy classifications. It includes data on different customer segments and categories, but does not provide specific arguments or discussions.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (9) (10) (11) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (1) Tra...

AI summary The text presents a table detailing demand classification with various categories and associated costs, including operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, interest, taxes, and other revenue items. It includes references to different factors and exhibits, such as D-3A and EXH 6D.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) (11) MUNICIP...

AI summary The document presents a financial table for the year ending December 31, 2026, detailing various financial categories and their allocation across different customer segments and factors. All values are reported as zero, indicating no activity or data for the specified time period.

RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS BY FUNCTIONAL AREAS CLASS : DOMESTIC RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Costs Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand ($/kW of Class monthly N...

AI summary This document presents a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis by functional areas, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail, with breakdowns of costs, revenues, and unit costs. It includes data on energy and demand costs, as well as customer-related expenses, for the domestic rate class in Nova Scotia.

CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $63,...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenue for the Medium Industrial class in Nova Scotia's regulatory proceeding. It includes various categories such as generation, transmission/distribution, and retail, with associated costs, units sold, and unit costs. This data is used to analyze the financial structure and performance of the class.

RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $98,311 $47,459 $4,747 $7...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of rate base costs and associated expenses, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, along with unit costs and total expenses. It includes various line items such as fuel, operating, and capital costs, as well as return on equity and total costs for different segments of the utility system.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES ALLOCATOR (1) LABOUR O&M excluding HR, IT, PR, OTHER and direct 199,101 85,232 23,20...

AI summary The chunk presents a table detailing the development of allocation factors for various expense categories, including labour, insurance premiums, and compliance reporting. It outlines percentages of responsibility for different segments such as production, transmission, distribution, and retail, as well as net plant in service figures.

(300) Total 100.00% (301) (302) METER DATA SERVICES ALLOCATORS (328) FUEL (329) PURCHASES - OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND 23,570.490 58.717 (330) PURCHASES - BIOMASS (331) MARITIME LINK 64.987 641.376 (332) PURCHASES - WIND ERIS (333) PURCHA...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of meter data services allocators, fuel purchases, and electric revenue across various categories and rate classes. It includes figures for biomass, wind, imports, exports, and revenue from different customer segments, such as domestic, general, industrial, and municipal.

F (1) TOTAL EXPENSES (2) PROD. EXPENSES (3) TRANS. EXPENSES (4) DIST. EXPENSES (5) RETAIL EXPENSES (6) PROD. WEIGHTS (7) TRANS. WEIGHTS (8) DIST. WEIGHTS (9) RETAIL WEIGHTS (62) DISTRIBUTION -UG Lines 2,900 - - 2,900 - 0.0% 0.0% 0.8% 0.0%...

AI summary The text presents a table summarizing various expenses categorized under distribution, general property, and other line items, including associated weights. It provides details on amounts, percentages, and classifications for different expense categories.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMET...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s operating expenses across various categories and customer segments, including depreciation, interest, taxes, and revenue from steam and ash sales. It also includes allocations and adjustments related to demand charges and other financial factors.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (18)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed financial breakdown for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including various expense and revenue categories such as advocacy expenses, depreciation, interest, taxes, and non-operating revenue. Specific line items and allocations are provided across different customer segments and business areas.

CLASS : GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $324,420 $142,119 $16,169 $24,344 $11,26...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and rates for energy generation, transmission, distribution, and retail services. It includes figures for fuel, operating, capital, and return costs, as well as unit costs and total expenses for various components of the energy system.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 CLASS : LARGE GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold D...

AI summary This document presents a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes breakdowns of costs, revenue, and unit costs across various categories such as generation, transmission/distribution, and retail. The data highlights energy usage, reliability, and customer-related costs.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRI...

AI summary The document outlines the allocation of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, detailing various expense categories such as advocacy, depreciation, interest, and corporate taxes, along with revenue streams like steam and ash sales and other revenue, distributed across different customer classes and allocation factors.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) (11) MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (18)...

AI summary The document presents a detailed financial table for Nova Scotia Power Inc., including various financial figures such as grants, depreciation, interest, taxes, and revenue from different sources. The table categorizes data by company segments and includes notes referencing various filings and orders.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 CLASS : MUNICIPAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Deman...

AI summary This document provides a detailed rate class disaggregation analysis for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026. It breaks down costs and revenues by different categories such as generation, transmission/distribution, and retail, including specific figures for variable fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return costs.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION Calendar Month of System Peak 1 (83) LOSS FACTOR PERCENTAGE - PRIMARY (84) LOSS FACTOR PERCENTAGE - TRANSMISSION (85) DEMAND LINE LOSS ADJUSTMENT - DOMESTIC (86) DEMAND LINE LOSS ADJUSTMENT - SMALL GENERAL 185...

AI summary The table provides allocation factor information, including loss factor percentages for primary and transmission systems, and demand line loss adjustments for domestic and small general categories across different calendar months of system peak.

ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) MUNICIPAL (11) UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FAC...

AI summary The document presents a table outlining the allocation of the average rate base across various categories, including different customer classes and types of plant and working capital. It includes figures for total company, domestic, small general, general, large general, small industrial, medium industrial, industrial large, ELI 2P-RTP, municipal, and unmetered, with allocation factors and references to exhibits and pages.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (20) (21) DEPRECIA...

AI summary The document presents the allocation of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027, including depreciation, interest, corporate taxes, non-operating revenue, and various adjustments related to demand and revenue. The data is organized by different categories and sizes.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (4) (5) (6) (7) MARITIME LINK PURCHASES - WIND ERIS PURCHASES - WIND NRIS IMPORTS $104,891 $17,195 $94,087 $89,676 53,455.0 8,916.25 48,787.02 45,452.86 3,797.5 621.98 3,403.4...

AI summary The text presents financial data for various energy-related activities and operations, including purchases from wind and imports, as well as operational and maintenance costs for different energy sources, with figures in thousands of dollars and references to external documents.

CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL CLASS : MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $61,...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs for the Medium Industrial class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, along with unit costs and total expenses. It outlines various cost components such as fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return, and provides a comprehensive overview of cost structures and unit pricing.

CLASS : MUNICIPAL CLASS : MUNICIPAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $17,999 $7,830 $883...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with generation, transmission/distribution, and retail operations in the municipal class. It includes data on fuel, operating, capital, and fixed return costs, along with unit costs and total expenses, providing a comprehensive overview of financial aspects for the rate base.

REDACTED ELID Tariff IG IR-7 Attachment 11 Page 92 of 97 (339) ELI 2P-RTP 1,824.69 1,106.00 (340) Municipal 1,891.93 1,106.00 (341) Unmetered - (342) (343) DIRECT FAM-related EXPENSES (344) FUEL 54,102.555 (345) PURCHASES - OTHER THAN BIOM...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of various expenses and revenues related to electric services, including fuel costs, purchases from different energy sources, and revenue from different customer classes. It includes figures for specific line items such as fuel, biomass, wind, and imports, as well as revenue from domestic, small general, and large industrial customers.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (57) (58) (59) OTHER REVENUE RETURN (PROFIT/LOSS) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O-12B P-18B (60) (61) TOTAL - EHV 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (62) (63) TOTAL TRANSMISS...

AI summary The text presents a financial table for the year ending December 31, 2026, detailing various revenue and profit/loss figures across different categories, with a focus on energy and transmission totals. The table includes multiple line items, some of which are labeled with codes and notes.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS BY FUNCTIONAL AREAS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 CLASS : DOMESTIC

AI summary This document presents a rate class disaggregation analysis for the Domestic class by functional areas for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026. It outlines the breakdown of costs and revenues associated with the Domestic rate class.

REVENUE (1) ELECTRIC REVENUE (2) (3) FULLY ALLOCATED RATE CLASSES (ATL) DOMESTIC $1,063,860 (4) SMALL GENERAL 68,733 (5) GENERAL 353,226 (6) LARGE GENERAL 47,694 (7) SMALL INDUSTRIAL 39,777 (8) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL 59,451 (9) LARGE INDUSTRIAL...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of revenue categories, including fully allocated rate classes, formula-based rate classes, export sales, non-electric revenue, and total operating expenses, with specific figures listed for each category.

REVENUE TO EXPENSE COMPARISON (1) TOTAL DMD.RELATED (2) TOTAL ENG.RELATED (3) UNIT COST ENG.RELATED (4) TOTAL CUST.RELATED (5) TOTAL OPER. (6) TOTAL RATE (7) % REVENUE VARIANCE CALC (12) DIRECT EXP./ REV $44,910 $37,606 $32,523 $12,387 38....

AI summary The document presents a revenue to expense comparison, including direct expenses, return on direct expenses, and total figures for various years. It outlines the rate base for different plants and their components for 2025 and 2026.

ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SUBSTATION RATE BASE 3B ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE POLE INVESTMENT 3C ALLOCATION OF AVERAGE POLE INVESTMENT 3D ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE OVERHEAD WIRE INVESTME...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of allocation factor information, including analysis of distribution substation, pole, overhead wire, underground wire, and meter investments, as well as the allocation of operating expenses and revenue analysis for proposed rates in 2026 and 2027.

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL (8) LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) MUNICIPAL (11) UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1...

AI summary The table presents financial data in thousands of dollars, detailing various costs and revenues across different customer classifications and categories. It includes operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, interest, taxes, and non-operating revenue, along with allocations and factors for different segments.

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 ALLOCATION FACTOR INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES 5 ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES 6 RATE CLASS DISAGGREGATION ANALYSIS BY FUNCTIONAL AREAS 6.1 ALLOCATION O...

AI summary The document presents a table outlining the allocation of operating expenses and revenue analysis for different customer classes in Nova Scotia for the years 2023 and 2026. It includes proposed rates and details for various categories such as domestic, industrial, and municipal customers.

) LATE PAYMENT CHARGE (5,743.1) 0 0 0 -5,743 0 (86) CONNECTION CHARGES AND METER REMOVA (3,494.1) 0 0 0 -3,494 0 (87) NSF (158.5) 0 0 0 -159 0 (88) RETAIL SALES (1,490.5) 0 0 0 -1,491 0 (89) WIRING INSPECTIONS (7,253.5) 0 0 0 -7,253 0 (90)...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of various expense categories and revenue items, including late payment charges, connection charges, NSF fees, retail sales, wiring inspections, pole services, steam and ash sales, AMI opt-out charges, and other revenue, along with net income and total net expenses for different expense classifications.

2 33 - 13 2 1 51 351 13 466 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (7) (8) (70) REVENUE OPS ADMIN (71) CREDIT SERVICES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (72) BAD DEBT EXPENSE 0.4 6 - 2 0 0 9 61 2 82 (73) MARKETING & SALES (74) METER SERVICE...

AI summary The text presents a table with various expense and revenue-related categories, including bad debt expense, marketing and sales, and meter services. The data includes numerical values and some entries are blank or marked with dashes, indicating missing or not applicable information.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (50) (50) (51) REG. AFFAIRS - ADVOCACY EXPENSE GRANTS IN LIEU DEPRECIATION 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R-2 P-11B EXH 6D (52) (53) (54) IN...

AI summary The table presents financial data for the year ending December 31, 2027, showing zero values across various categories such as advocacy expenses, interest, preferred dividends, corporate taxes, and non-operating revenue. The data includes references to regulatory affairs, depreciation, and deferred charges.

REDACTED 2026 2027 Rate Class As filed in GRA (M12451) If PHP is not Responsib le for FLG2 Costs Difference As filed in GRA (M12451) If PHP is not Responsibl e for FLG2 Costs Difference General Demand 8,208,461 8,653,486 445,025 8,125,533...

AI summary The table compares revenue requirements for different rate classes under the General Rate Application (M12451) for 2026 and 2027, considering scenarios where the Peak Hour Program (PHP) is or is not responsible for Federal Loan Guarantee 2 (FLG2) costs. The differences in revenue requirements are shown for each rate class.

NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-1: 26 While PHP continued to provide PI service under both tariffs, under neither tariff was the value of 27 PI service examined and quantified or the cost of service treatment assoc...

AI summary NSPI responded to NSEB information requests, explaining that it has not conducted a detailed analysis of the value and cost of PI service since the last rate application. Instead, it proposed using a modeled PI valuation of 10 percent as a proxy for reliability benefits.

NSPI Responses to Port Hawkesbury Paper Information Requests 1 Request IR-1: 18 is based on the provisions of the GRA Settlement Agreement, to which PHP is a signatory. 19 20 (b) As provided in the cited extract from the Company's Applicat...

AI summary NSPI provides responses to information requests from Port Hawkesbury Paper, discussing the GRA Settlement Agreement, interruptible credit pricing, and the potential reduction in PHP's annual costs if a different credit calculation is used. The ELID Tariff Application also mentions revisiting the interruptible credit in the next GRA.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 (g) Please confirm whether, if NS Power used the full avoided capacity as the credit, 2 would the Dispatchable Rider ("DR") be paying for the same underlying flexibility? 3 If not, please explain. 4 5 (h) Please confirm...

AI summary The text contains a series of questions regarding the Dispatchable Rider (DR) and interruptible rider credit calculations used by NS Power, with references to past decisions and studies. The response refers to prior documents and mentions the 1996 General Rate Application (GRA) Decision and the Cost of Service Study (COSS) from the 2023-2024 GRA.

NSPI Responses to SBA Information Requests 1 Request IR-8: 2 3 Regarding the revenue to cost ratio, please answer the following questions: 4 5 (a) Confirm that 1.04373 aligns PHP with other ATL customers in the 2026/27 GRA. 6 7 (b) Does NS...

AI summary NSPI responds to SBA's request regarding the revenue-to-cost (R/C) ratio alignment for Port Hawkesbury Paper (PHP) with other ATL customer classes in the 2026/27 GRA. NSPI confirms alignment with other classes as per the Settlement Agreement and notes no assessment was made on the stability benefits of being an above-the-line customer.

NSPI Responses to Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. Information Requests 1 Request IR-1: 8 please refer to SR-01 Attachment 3 (Exhibit N-91-(i)); 9 • For 2026 BCF, SR-01 Attachment 5 (Exhibit N-91-(i)); and 10 • For 2027 BCF, SR-01 Attachment...

AI summary NSPI provides responses to information requests from Synapse Energy Economics, Inc., referencing various exhibits and filings related to the 2026 BCF, 2027 BCF, and the COSS methodology. The consultative review of COSS was conducted as directed by the NSEB and led to changes in the COSS as part of the 2026/2027 General Rate Application. The Board's decision was issued in March 2026, and a compliance filing was submitted in April 2026.

NSPI Responses to Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. Information Requests 1 Request IR-7: 5 (a) Please explain why the priority interruptible service is modelled as an additional 10% 6 credit. Please provide any numerical derivation of the val...

AI summary NSPI responds to Synapse Energy Economics, Inc.'s information requests regarding the modelling of priority interruptible service and the avoided cost of the marginal resource. The response directs to supporting documents for calculations and workpapers related to the Large Industrial Interruptible Rider and requests for avoided cost forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027.

Account Number: Billing Determinants Weekly Bill - Monthly determinants have been converted to weekly values kWh Total Actual Load 10,000,000 Net Load 10,000,000 Charges Monthly Charges Weekly Charges Customer Charge 10,000 $/Month 2,308 $...

AI summary This document presents a billing determinant table for a customer with a weekly and monthly breakdown of charges, including customer charges, demand charges, energy charges, and penalties for non-compliance with interruption requirements. The total penalty is capped at twice the firm billing amount.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. 2026 COST OF SERVICE STUDY ANALYSIS R E F E R E N C E G U I D E EXHIBIT COMPARISON OF REVENUE TO EXPENSE RATIOS 1 FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2 INITIAL CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2A FINAL CLASSIFI...

AI summary The document provides a reference guide for the 2026 Cost of Service Study Analysis by Nova Scotia Power Inc., including exhibits related to revenue to expense ratios, rate base classifications, and allocation factors. It outlines various analyses and functionalizations for operating expenses and distribution systems.

EXHIBIT 3 PAGE 5 OF 5 (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC GENERAL (3) SMALL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL INDUSTRIAL (7) MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (8) INDUSTRIAL LARGE (9) ELI 2P-RTP (10) MUNICIPAL (11) UNMETERED (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (27) (...

AI summary The table presents various financial and operational metrics across different categories, including total company, domestic general, small, general large, small industrial, medium industrial, industrial large, municipal, and unmetered. It includes details on working capital, fuel, materials and supplies, deferred charges, and allocation factors.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) (2) SHORE GEN.REPL (3) (4) (5) (6) REAL TIME (7) (8) (7) (8) (57) CUSTOMER SERVICE (58) CUSTOMER SERVICE (59...

AI summary The document presents a functionalization of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, with detailed breakdowns of costs related to customer service, billing, meter services, and other operational areas.

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) REVENUE TO COST RATIOS STORM COSTS STORM REVENUE NON-FUEL COSTS NON-FUEL DISTRIBUTION TRANSMISSION (HV) TRANSMISSION (EHV) LEVELS I & GRAND TOTAL LEVELS III &...

AI summary The document presents a table with revenue-to-cost ratios across various customer classes and distribution/transmission levels. It includes revenue, costs, and ratios for different categories such as domestic, small general, general, industrial, and municipal customers, along with storm costs and revenues. The data is detailed by distribution and transmission levels, and includes subtotals and totals for different classes.

CLASS : GENERAL CLASS : GENERAL RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $332,904 $158,757 $16,49...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of costs associated with energy generation, transmission, distribution, and retail in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. It includes figures for variable fuel costs, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and unit costs per kW.h, as well as total costs and revenue requirements.

CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP CLASS : ELI 2P-RTP RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) (Source Exh. 3) Variable Fuel Operating Capital Fixed Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Unit Cost Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $115,441 $55,394 $...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and revenue for the ELI 2P-RTP class, including generation, transmission, distribution, and retail costs, along with unit costs and total expenses. It includes data on energy usage, demand, and various cost components such as operating, capital, and return costs.

CLASS : UNMETERED CLASS : UNMETERED RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $11,582 $5,538 $563 $831 $406 $1,800...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs and rates for the UNMETERED class, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail components, with specific figures on fuel, operating, capital, and return costs. It includes unit costs and total costs for various categories, as well as kW.h sold and demand metrics.

CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY CLASS : TOTAL COMPANY RATE BASE COSTS (Source Exh 6) Variable Fixed Unit Cost Fuel Operating Capital Return Total Total Cost Units Sold Demand Energy Customer Generation (1) Usage (Energy) $1,572,199 $747,232.643 $77,...

AI summary This table presents the financial breakdown for the Total Company, including generation, transmission/distribution, and retail costs, with details on variable and fixed costs, revenue, and unit costs. It includes data on energy sales, demand, and various cost components such as fuel, operating, capital, and return expenses.

REVENUE ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)

AI summary The document presents a revenue analysis for the year ending December 31, 2026, with figures provided in thousands of dollars. It outlines financial data relevant to the regulatory proceeding.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL PHP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of allocation factors related to demand, generation, and purchase across various categories such as small, general, and industrial sectors. Percentages of responsibility are calculated for each category, with specific values and exhibits referenced for further details.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIA...

AI summary The document outlines the development of allocation factors for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026, with various percentages of responsibility assigned to different customer categories and services. The data is presented in a tabular format, with references to exhibits and orders.

FOR JUNE 2026 (1) MWH SALES LOSSES (2) ENERGY LINE (3) ENERGY REQUIREMENT (4) CLASS NON- COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (5) SYSTEM COINCIDENT FACTOR (6) SYSTEM COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (7) DEMAND LINE LOSSES (8) SYSTEM (9) SYSTEM COIN. PEAK COINCIDENT D...

AI summary This table presents data related to energy sales, losses, and demand factors across various customer classes for June 2026. It includes metrics such as MWH sales losses, energy line losses, demand losses, and system coincidence factors. The data is categorized by customer type, including domestic, industrial, and municipal classes, and includes subtotals and totals for different categories.

Annual Peak of ATL 2,297,508 Annual Energy Requirement of ATL 11,303,785,142 System Coincident Load Factor 56.164608% ERIS $2,609,660 $3,258,459 $3,627,090 $2,521,417 $2,850,490 $2,534,080 $2,191,956 $1,916,096 $2,250,818 $2,157,931 $3,711...

AI summary The text provides data on the Annual Peak of ATL and Annual Energy Requirement of ATL, along with a table containing financial figures and load factors related to the system. The data is likely used for regulatory analysis and planning.

REDACTED ELID Tariff Synapse IR-30 Attachment 2 Page 14 of 15 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Category Usage Data Unmetered 6,356,370 6,257,304 6,609,072 6,407,015 6,428,302 6,153,676 6,717,225 6,099,332 6,585,947 6,343,012 6,9...

AI summary The document presents a table containing unmetered usage data and ELIADC-related figures, including numerical values for various categories and years. The table includes large numbers, possibly representing energy usage or financial metrics, but lacks clear context or explanation for the data.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. 2027 COST OF SERVICE STUDY ANALYSIS R E F E R E N C E G U I D E EXHIBIT COMPARISON OF REVENUE TO EXPENSE RATIOS 1 FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2 INITIAL CLASSIFICATION OF AVERAGE RATE BASE 2A FINAL CLASSIFI...

AI summary The document outlines the structure and exhibits of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2027 Cost of Service Study Analysis Reference Guide, including various financial and operational analyses such as revenue to expense ratios, rate base classifications, and allocation of operating expenses.

r>0 4,103 4,655 (23) DEF. CHG Tax 9,693 0 0 -5,152 5,152 0 4,541 5,152 (24) DEF. CHG Pension 42,525 46,107 0 0 0 0 42,525 46,107 (25) DEF. CHG Steam Assets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (26) DEF. CHG Fuel Deferral 0 3,900 0 0 0 0 0 3,900 (27) DEF. CHG O...

AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of various deferred charges and credits, including tax, pension, steam assets, fuel deferral, and other categories, along with their respective financial impacts across different periods.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. FUNCTIONALIZATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) TOTAL PROD. TRANS. DIST. RETAIL DIRECT ALLOCATION EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES FACTOR...

AI summary The document outlines Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s functionalization of operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 2027, detailing various expense categories such as fuel, purchased power, power production, corporate groups, customer operations, and customer service.

EXHIBIT 4 - Detail A PAGE 6 OF 6 NOVA SCOTIA PO FUNCTIONALIZATION OF O FOR THE YEAR ENDING D (IN THOUSANDS O (1) REGULATORY AFFAIRS (2) Advocacy Expense (3) Other Expenses (4) Subtotal (5) (6) FINANCE GROUP (7) INTERNAL AUDIT (8) INVESTOR...

AI summary This document outlines various expense categories and financial items for a Nova Scotia utility, including regulatory affairs, finance group expenses, enterprise services, human resources, capital-related expenses, and other financial details such as depreciation, grants, and revenue streams like the green power surcharge and export sales.

DEMAND CLASSIFICATION (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (9) (10) (11) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED FACTOR (1) Tra...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of demand classification across various categories, including operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, interest, and revenue, with specific allocations for different customer classes and industrial segments. It includes references to various exhibits and board orders related to cost studies and financial calculations.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL COMPANY (2) DOMESTIC (3) SMALL GENERAL (4) GENERAL (5) GENERAL LARGE (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (...

AI summary The document presents financial data for the year ending December 31, 2027, including grants in lieu, depreciation, interest, preferred dividends, corporate taxes, non-operating revenue, export sales, steam and ash sales, other revenue, and return (profit/loss) across various categories and subcategories.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. ALLOCATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION COMPANY DOMESTIC G...

AI summary The document outlines the allocation of operating expenses for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027, detailing expenses by category and customer classification. It includes operating and maintenance costs, depreciation, interest, corporate taxes, and revenue from pole services and other sources.

REVENUE (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) ELECTRIC REVENUE FULLY ALLOCATED RATE CLASSES (ATL) DOMESTIC SMALL GENERAL GENERAL LARGE GENERAL SMALL INDUSTRIAL MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMET...

AI summary The document presents a revenue breakdown for an electricity utility, showing fully allocated rate classes and formula-based rate classes, along with non-electric revenue and total operating expenses. The total revenue is listed as $1,988,187, with a small discrepancy noted.

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (26) NUMBER OF BILLIS (27) % RESPONSIBILITY (28) REVENUE 472,080 100.00% 776,974 0.00% 42.17% 199,09...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of billing numbers, revenue, and cost allocation percentages for different customer categories in Nova Scotia for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes distribution of responsibility and wiring inspection cost allocation across various segments.

EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 3 OF 3 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ELI 2P-RTP MUNICIPAL UNMETERED (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION FACTOR (1) T...

AI summary The document presents a table with various financial figures and percentages related to customer expenses, revenue, and responsibilities across different categories. It includes references to allocation factors and various matters (e.g., O-13, R-1, R-2).

EXHIBIT 8C PAGE 1 OF 1 (1) TOTAL (2) PROD. (3) TRANS. (4) DIST. (5) RETAIL (6) DIRECT (7) EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES ALLOCATOR (1) LABOUR O&M excluding HR, IT, PR, OTHER and direct 201,366 87,716 22,048 57,505 34...

AI summary This exhibit presents a detailed breakdown of labor and operational expenses, revenue requirements, and net plant in service across different categories such as production, transmission, distribution, and retail. It includes percentages of responsibility and financial figures for various segments of the utility operations.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (148) OVERHEAD LINES 58,912.8 0 100% (149) UNDERGROUND LINES 589.0 (150) LINE TRANSFORMERS 0.0 (151) METE...

AI summary The document presents a detailed listing of Cost of Service Study (COSS) input information for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes various categories such as overhead and underground lines, distribution, customer service, revenue operations, and regulatory affairs, with associated costs and percentages.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DETAILED LISTING OF C.O.S.S. INPUT INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) (207) (293) CORPORATE TAXES (294) RETAINED EARNINGS 11,008 212,356 Allowance for Funds Net (17,343) 154,0...

AI summary The document presents a detailed listing of input information for Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s Cost of Service Study (COSS) for the year ending December 31, 2027, including various financial and operational data points such as taxes, retained earnings, interruption costs, and customer solutions allocators.

$3,627,090 $2,521,417 $2,850,490 $2,534,080 $2,191,956 $1,916,096 $2,250,818 $2,157,931 $3,711,916 $3,788,118 $33,418,031 Purchased Power Wind $ 13,164,243.69 $ 14,283,765.76 $ 16,273,457.62 $ 13,857,420.27 $ 12,582,203.02 $ 10,596,475.95...

AI summary The text presents a series of financial figures related to energy costs, including purchased power, wind generation, and operational and maintenance costs. These figures are likely part of a regulatory proceeding analyzing financial data from a utility or energy provider in Nova Scotia.

REDACTED ELID Tariff Synapse IR-30 Attachment 4 Page 13 of 15 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Usage Data Total 2,296,076 2,226,611 1,876,126 1,563,189 1,303,849 1,175,944 1,242,447 1,256,728 1,187,078 1,349,395 1,736,166 2,080,...

AI summary The document presents usage data and cost-related metrics, including total usage, marginal costs, incremental costs, and energy requirements over a period. It includes various categories such as total usage, NSR peak, and OATT load, with numerical values indicating trends and financial figures.

Response IR-6: PHP acknowledges that there are differences between its proposed modifications to the as-filed ELID tariff and the modeling included as part of the GRA Settlement Agreement. However, the possibility of such differences arisi...

AI summary PHP acknowledges differences between its proposed ELID tariff modifications and the GRA Settlement Agreement, citing the agreement's allowance for parties to take positions during Board reviews. NS Power may seek a deferral account for revenue variances from 2026-2027 scenarios, as outlined in the Settlement Agreement. The Board's decision in Matter M12451 supports this flexibility.

1 Request IR-3: 2 3 Reference: N-2, Evidence of C. Fitzhenry and M. Gorman, page 3. 4 5 Preamble: PHP's consultant, Brubaker & Associates, Inc., states that the current ELID R/C 6 ratio is 1.04373 and recommends an R/C ratio of 1.0 "ensuri...

AI summary PHP argues that a new ATL tariff class should start with an R/C ratio of 1.0 to avoid cross-subsidies and ensure competitive neutrality, citing the Principle of Cost-Causality. It distinguishes this from past cases where gradualism was applied to protect existing classes.

Response IR-4: (a) BAI has not performed the requested analysis. The recommend interruptible credit of $13.107/kVA-month was derived from NS Power's Application, Attachment 1 Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Tariff, Page 8 of 19, footno...

AI summary BAI did not perform the requested analysis for IR-4 and IR-5. The interruptible credit calculation for ELID class uses winter coincident peak and avoidable peaker costs. Reducing PHP's demand determinant from 65 MW to 8 MW is estimated to reduce revenue requirements by $6.5M (2026) and $9.4M (2027), though BAI has not confirmed reallocation details or secondary cost impacts.

Request IR-6: - (a) Set out in a single consolidated table BAI's recommended rate for each ELID tariff component for 2026 and 2027, compared to NSPI's proposed rate for the same component. - (b) For each component where BAI recommends a ch...

AI summary Request IR-6 asks for a consolidated table comparing BAI's recommended ELID tariff rates for 2026-2027 with NSPI's proposals, and requires analysis of impacts on PHP's annual bill and revenue requirements for other ATL customer classes (including LI and MI).

Request IR-8: - Reference: N-3, Evidence of PHP, pages 9-10 (PHP consumption forecast and PHP Wind forecast). - (a) Provide the full workpapers, assumptions, and inputs underlying PHP's 2026 and 2027 consumption forecasts (approximately 77...

AI summary Request IR-8 seeks detailed workpapers and assumptions behind PHP's 2026-2027 energy consumption and PHP Wind production forecasts, reconciliation with NSPI's COSS figures, and analysis of revenue and cost risks from forecast variances. It also asks for modeling of financial responsibilities for discrepancies.

Response IR-2: Although PHP understands it would meet the availability requirements to take service under the Large Industrial Rate Interruptible Rider tariff, this tariff was not designed to accommodate the dispatch service proposed to be...

AI summary PHP argues the Large Industrial Rate Interruptible Rider tariff is unsuitable for its dispatch service and requires separate cost allocation. NS Power proposes treating PHP as a distinct rate class due to unique load characteristics. PHP suggests a below-the-line tariff if an above-the-line option is unavailable.

PHP INFORMATION REQUEST RESPONSES To: NS Power From: Port Hawkesbury Paper LP ("PHP") Copies: 1 electronic copy (PDF searchable) Contact Person: James MacDuff McInnes Cooper 1300 – 1969 Upper Water Street Purdy's Wharf, Tower II Halifax, N...

AI summary Port Hawkesbury Paper LP (PHP) disagrees with NS Power's proposed Above-the-Line Tariff for 2026-2027, citing concerns over demand parameters, interruptible credit value, revenue-to-cost ratio, and energy forecast assumptions. PHP requests clarification on the terms of the Settlement Agreement that underpin the tariff.

1 (iii) PHP energy will be based on PHP's forecast usage for the test years, net of 2 the amount forecast to be provided by the Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm; 3 and 4 5 (iv) The dollar value of the Interruptible credit to be applicable to P...

AI summary The text outlines specific conditions and requests related to PHP's energy usage, interruptible load credits, revenue-to-cost ratios, transmission cost recovery, and rate structures. It includes questions about the application of the GRA Settlement Agreement, transmission cost savings, and the treatment of non-firm transmission service.

The revenue-to-cost ratios for PHP ATL provided in M12451 NSPI (CA) IR-001 Attachment 5 are 1.04373 and 1.04713 for 2026 and 2026, respectively. The Evidence of Colin T. Fitzhenry and Michael P. Gorman (BAI) cited 1.04373 generally.

AI summary The revenue-to-cost ratios for PHP ATL in 2026 are 1.04373 and 1.04713, as provided in M12451 NSPI (CA) IR-001 Attachment 5. The evidence from Colin T. Fitzhenry and Michael P. Gorman (BAI) references the 1.04373 ratio.

026- 2027 GRA and the ultimate rate which PHP may be on for those years, section PHP Treatment item (e) of the Schedule "A" Terms of Settlement of the 2026-2027 GRA Settlement Agreement provided that: "NS Power may seek Board approval for...

AI summary The 2026-2027 GRA Settlement Agreement allows NS Power to request a deferral account for revenue variances arising from PHP tariff decisions, including scenarios related to Active Demand Control Rider outcomes. The Board's decision in M12451 approved this deferral account, citing potential revenue requirement variances and the need for certainty for utilities and customers.

Table 1 – Cost of service of PHP by service area in thousands of dollars 2026 2027

AI summary The document presents a table titled 'Cost of service of PHP by service area in thousands of dollars,' which outlines financial data for the years 2026 and 2027. The table appears to be part of a regulatory proceeding and includes information related to cost of service studies and revenue-to-cost calculations.

3.2 PHP EVIDENCE PHP states in their evidence that they do not agree with certain aspects of NSP's proposed tariff, and specifically: - 1. the use of a 57,000 kW winter month system coincident demand for PHP interruptible load; - 2. the va...

AI summary PHP disputes NSP's proposed tariff, challenging the 57,000 kW winter demand assumption, the Interruptible credit value, the R/C ratio for a new Above-the-Line Tariff, and the 2026-2027 forecast energy requirements. These issues relate to rate design, revenue modeling, and forecasting accuracy.

4.2 REVENUE TO COST RATIO PHP's consultant states that NS Power's cost of service study calculates a revenue to cost ratio of 1.04373 or 4.373% greater than NS Power's cost to serve PHP and that when a regulator sets an R/C ratio above 1.0...

AI summary The document discusses NSP's revenue-to-cost (R/C) ratio of 1.04373, which exceeds NSP's cost to serve PHP, suggesting over-collection to subsidize other customer classes. NSP aligned PHP's R/C ratio with other classes (1.0438 for 2026, 1.0471 for 2027) as part of the ELID Tariff. InterGroup warns that altering the settlement agreement's terms could undermine its integrity and future settlements.

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE: - Utility Regulation, including Revenue Requirement, Depreciation, Cost of Service and Rate Design - Economic/Financial Analysis, including Cost-Benefit Analysis and Business Valuation - Strategic Planning and Assessme...

AI summary The text outlines areas of expertise in utility regulation, economic analysis, and public policy advisory, highlighting qualifications such as Certified Depreciation Professional and advanced degrees in economics. It emphasizes experience with revenue requirement, depreciation, cost-of-service analysis, and rate design within regulatory contexts.

Utility Regulation For the Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate of Alberta (UCA) (2019-Present): Expert support in the review and analysis, including drafting information requests and issues summary, submission of testimony in the For...

AI summary The text details professional experience in utility regulation, including expert support in Alberta and Northwest Territories proceedings involving rate design, revenue requirements, and General Tariff Applications (GTA). It outlines involvement in mediation, testimony, and analysis for multiple utilities and regulatory bodies.

Municipal Utility Rates Review For Town of Drumheller (AB) (2022): Developed a water and sewer utility rate model that allows systematic calculation of appropriate water and sewer utility rates to charge to ratepayers. Developed rate desig...

AI summary The document details various municipal utility rate reviews conducted between 2020 and 2025, focusing on developing fair rate structures, revenue requirements, and cost-of-service studies to ensure financial sustainability for water, sewer, and other utilities across multiple Canadian municipalities.

Economic/Financial Analysis For Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) (2009-Present): Develop business cases for NTPC's capital projects as part of regulatory requirements. The business cases include substantiation of a public nee...

AI summary The text details economic/financial analysis work for NTPC and QEC, including business case development for capital projects, regulatory approval support, and valuation assessments. It also covers economic forecasting for the City of Swift Current's utility rationalization efforts, focusing on cash flow, capital spending, and rate level scenarios.

Hayitboy Mahmudov - Utility Regulation Experience Utility Proceeding Work Performed Before Client Year Oral Testimony NTPC 2012/13 and 2013/14 Phase II General Rate Application Lead consultant on cost of service study and rate design; Assi...

AI summary Hayitboy Mahmudov has provided utility regulation consulting services to NTPC in multiple rate applications and technical workshops, including conducting cost of service studies, rate design, revenue requirement analysis, and preparing evidence for regulatory proceedings.

Utility Regulation For the Utilities Consumer Advocate of Alberta (2018-Present): Retained by the UCA as a technical expert on revenue requirement, cost of service and rate design matters for a number of proceedings including the 2025-2028...

AI summary The Utilities Consumer Advocate of Alberta (UCA) has served as a technical expert in multiple regulatory proceedings, focusing on revenue requirement, cost of service, and rate design. Key proceedings include rate applications by ENMAX, ATCO, FortisAlberta, and others, involving tariff structures and distribution system inquiries.

For the Ontario Energy Board (2024) Study director for a review of cost award processes, consultant and legal fee tariffs and options for improving regulatory efficiency. Reviewed practices in a number of Canadian and American jurisdiction...

AI summary The text outlines consulting roles in regulatory reviews, including cost award processes, tariff improvements, and efficiency reforms for the Ontario Energy Board and other jurisdictions. It highlights work on revenue requirements, rate design, and cost-of-service analyses for various utilities and governments.

Q. What is the effect of PHP net load being too low in the COSS? - A. In most direct terms, if PHP's net load in 2027 subject to the Energy Charge is 121 GWh rather - than 304 GWh, a 60% reduction, the revenue from PHP to NSPI would be low...

AI summary A lower PHP net load in the COSS reduces NSPI's revenue by ~$21M (60% reduction) and increases ELID Energy Charge rates due to fixed costs not scaling with energy use. This risks under-contributing to system costs, shifting burdens to other FAM customers. NSPI's application uses an inflated PHP net load, leading to undervalued Energy Charge rates.

Approval of an Above-the-Line Tariff Applicable to Port Hawkesbury Paper (M12661) Bates White Evidence – Confidential Version - 1 Assuming the lower PHP load quantity of 774 GWh and higher output of Goose Harbour of 653 GWh, - 2 net PHP lo...

AI summary The document discusses the potential impact of the ELID Energy Charge on Port Hawkesbury Paper (PHP) if the Goose Harbour facility generates more electricity than anticipated. It highlights a scenario where PHP could have zero net load subject to the ELID Energy Charge, significantly reducing its tariff payments to NSPI and potentially shifting costs to other FAM customers.

Component NS Power's proposed ELID Tariff PHP's Proposed Adjustments PHP's Core Revenue-to-Cost Ratio 1.04 1.00 Proposal Energy Sales Forecast Forecast provided by PHP for GRA Revised 2026 and 2027 energy sales forecasts PHP's Preferred Op...

AI summary The document compares NS Power's proposed ELID Tariff with PHP's adjustments, focusing on revenue-to-cost ratios, energy sales forecasts, demand charges, and interruptible credits. PHP proposes a lower revenue-to-cost ratio and revised energy sales forecasts, along with adjustments to demand charges and interruptible credits.

Extra Large Industrial Active Demand Control (ELIADC) Tariff 2025 Annual Report (NSEB M12768) NSPI Responses to IG Information Requests 1 Request IR-6: 9 explanation for each variance. 10 11 (b) Please explain the notations for accrual boo...

AI summary NSPI explains that the ELIADC Tariff 2025 Annual Report reconciles monthly and annual billing data, with no variances found. Accruals and reversals are due to billing periods not aligning with calendar months, and data sources are aligned.

g PHP proposal #3, seeking changes to the proposed Revenue-to-Cost Ratios, there is no basis to exclude PHP from the overall GRA adoption of ratios above 100% for non-residential customers. This part of the rate design has been included in...

AI summary The document evaluates PHP's proposals to adjust revenue-to-cost ratios and ancillary service compensation, concluding that NSP's rebuttals are valid. The Board recommends rejecting PHP's requests, including altering peak load, revenue-to-cost ratios, and ancillary service compensation beyond DR mechanisms.

BOWMAN ECONOMIC CONSULTING INC., WINNIPEG, MANITOBA 2020 – current – Principal Consultant Conduct consulting assignments as Principal Consultant of new economic consulting firm, focused on utility regulation. Member, Society of Depreciatio...

AI summary Bowman Economic Consulting Inc. provides regulatory consulting services to industrial energy users in Manitoba and Newfoundland, focusing on rate design, revenue requirement reviews, cost of service, and demand-side management initiatives. They assist with General Rate Applications, cost-of-service analyses, and represent clients in regulatory proceedings.

Utility Regulation Conducted research and analysis for regulatory and rate reviews of electric, gas and water utilities in eight Canadian provinces and territories and international. Prepared evidence and expert testimony for regulatory he...

AI summary The text outlines a firm's extensive experience in utility regulation, including rate reviews, regulatory hearings, and analysis for various utilities across Canada and internationally. It highlights expertise in cost of service, revenue requirements, depreciation, and rate design, as well as involvement in regulatory processes and resource planning.

Utility Proceeding Work Performed Before Client Year Oral Testimony Newfoundland Hydro Rate Stabilization Plan (RSP) Finalization of Rates for Industrial Customers Analysis, Preparation of Intervenor Evidence NLPUB Newfoundland Industrial...

AI summary The table outlines various regulatory proceedings involving utility companies and their clients, detailing the work performed, the regulatory bodies involved, and the years of the proceedings. It includes examples of rate applications, depreciation methodology, and investigations into needs and alternatives.

1 Request IR-8: - 2 Reference: Testimony, page 18 lines 8-10. "Regarding PHP proposal #3, seeking - 3 changes to the proposed Revenue-to-Cost Ratios, there is no basis to exclude PHP from - 4 the overall GRA adoption of ratios above 100% f...

AI summary The text references testimony regarding PHP proposal #3 and its implications for revenue-to-cost ratios, referencing the NSP GRA negotiated settlement and Matter M12451 compliance filing. It asks for confirmation on whether the testimony contradicts the settlement, whether the ELID tariff was approved, and whether the PHP deferral account was approved in Matter M12451.

15 Response IR-8: 16 (a) Confirmed. As noted in the Settlement Agreement under "PHP Treatment" 17 item (f): "In the PHP ADC and tariff processes that will be brought forward 18 for approval by the Board later this year, it remains open for...

AI summary The response confirms a settlement agreement regarding PHP treatment, noting that parties may take positions on PHP ADC and tariff filings. It emphasizes that the settlement does not determine PHP Revenue-to-Cost ratios but highlights principles for balancing rate impacts.

PHP Request IR-1: Reference: Testimony, page 6. "InterGroup agrees that the revenue-to-cost ratios for 2026 and 2027 were an integral consideration understood by parties to the SA. In InterGroup's experience settlement agreements typically...

AI summary InterGroup agrees that the clauses in the settlement agreement (SA) regarding revenue-to-cost ratios for 2026 and 2027, as well as the deferral account for NSP revenue variances, were integral considerations understood by all parties. They emphasize that other parts of the SA, such as paragraphs e) and f), also play a key role in this understanding.

And at p. 16, lines 10-13 and 15-16: Combining both the lower projected PHP gross load, and the higher expected output from Goose Harbour, the net PHP load incorporated in the COSS would more appropriately be 121 GWh rather than the 304 GW...

AI summary The text discusses a discrepancy in PHP's net load projections (121 GWh vs. 304 GWh) and its impact on NSPI's revenue, estimating a $21 million annual shortfall if Energy Charge rates are approved without correction. Questions are raised about Bates White's calculations, the accuracy of the Energy Charge rate, and funding sources for the shortfall.

Response IR-3: - (a) Yes, we conclude that PHP net load incorporated in the COSS model is too low, and that it produces an Energy Charge that is materially too low. - (b) Confirmed. - (c) Bates White had insufficient information to fully c...

AI summary The response confirms that the PHP net load in the COSS model is underestimated, leading to an Energy Charge that is too low. Bates White could not fully recalculate the Energy Charge due to hardcoded values in the Excel workbook, which would change with the proposed adjustments.

Issued at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 22nd day of June 2026. 1 Request IR-1: 15 portion of benefits for other customers (to the appropriate level discussed in (g), 16 above)? 17 18 Response IR-3: 19 20 (a) Not confirmed. Ms. Whited's positi...

AI summary The response discusses the determination of an interruptible credit for PHP, suggesting it should be based on avoided capacity costs and negotiated benefits for other customers, while considering revenue contributions and overall revenue requirements.

Q CAN YOU BRIEFLY SUMMARIZE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CA WITNESSES? A Yes. InterGroup recommends that the Board rejects all four of PHP's proposed tariff modifications, noting that parameters like the 65 MW 3-CP Demand Allocation and the...

AI summary InterGroup recommends rejecting PHP's proposed tariff modifications, approving the Interruptible Service component for specific test years, mandating a review of the ELID Tariff, evaluating the retention of DR savings, and requiring formal Board approval of PHP's operating procedures to ensure transparency and prevent cost shifting.

Q DO YOU AGREE WITH MS. WHITED'S RECOMMENDATION TO ADJUST THE PHP IR CREDIT TO ACCOUNT FOR PHP'S REVENUE CONTRIBUTION FOR NEW CAPACITY? A No. While I agree with this recommendation in principle, I do not recommend adjusting the methodology...

AI summary The respondent agrees with the principle of adjusting the PHP IR credit to account for revenue contribution from new capacity but does not recommend changing the methodology at this time, citing negligible impact and potential non-uniformity. PHP is willing to collaborate on revisiting the calculation in a future proceeding.

2.1.2 Demand Assumptions The Company expressly recognized, in section 2.2. of the Application, the challenge with setting the initial demand assumption for a customer whose load is dispatched by the Company. To address this, NS Power propo...

AI summary The document discusses the challenge of setting initial demand assumptions for a customer with dispatchable load, noting that NS Power proposed revisiting this in future GRAs. The SA prescribes a 65 MW initial demand assumption, but both Bowman and PHP propose different figures based on their operational perspectives.

pan id="page-14-1"> InterGroup Evidence (CA Consultant), page 7. Refer to NS Power's responses to CA IR-1 and CA IR-9. Synapse Evidence (BCC), page 13, lines 16-18. allocate all of the benefits of avoided capacity to PHP, leaving other cus...

AI summary The text discusses NS Power's position on the allocation of benefits from avoided capacity, emphasizing that the ELID IR credit is established by the SA and that cost recovery practices are cost-neutral. It also mentions the proposed ELID Tariff and the distinction between interruptible service and DR service. The revenue-to-cost ratios for 2026 and 2027 are noted as an integral consideration in the SA.

3.0 CONCLUSION It is encouraging that the evidence submitted in this proceeding is focused primarily on tariff costing and pricing parameters and, in general, seems to accept the new above-the-line ELID Tariff construct. In this regard, Sy...

AI summary The proceeding concludes that NS Power's proposed ELID Tariff is generally reasonable but requires modifications to address capacity costs and benefit allocation. The ELID Tariff is seen as a positive evolution in service to Port Hawkesbury Paper, though challenges related to its complexity and prior bankruptcies of the pulp and paper operation at Point Tupper are noted.

Request IR-8: Regarding the revenue to cost ratio, please answer the following questions: - a) Confirm that 1.04373 aligns PHP with other ATL customers in the 2026/27 GRA. - b) Does NS Power believe that the stability of being an ATL custo...

AI summary Request IR-8 seeks confirmation from NS Power regarding the alignment of the revenue to cost ratio (R/C ratio) for ATL customers in the 2026/27 GRA and whether NS Power believes the stability of being an ATL customer warrants such alignment.

to true up the costs of the Customer Charge at year end based on actual costs? If not, please explain why not. 5. Will the customer costs be part of the annual report to the Board? Request IR-8: Regarding the revenue to cost ratio, please...

AI summary The text contains questions regarding the true-up of customer charges at year-end and the inclusion of customer costs in annual reports. It also includes a request for confirmation and explanation regarding the revenue to cost ratio alignment for PHP with other ATL customers in the 2026/27 GRA.

22 Request IR-2: 23 24 (a) Please provide COSS and resulting tariff reflecting all parameters proposed by PHP in its 25 evidence, including: 26 27 i. designing the capacity charge to reflect PHP's actual 8 MW firm demand rather 28 than the...

AI summary The request asks for updated cost-of-service (COSS) and tariff calculations based on PHP's proposed parameters, including adjustments to capacity charges, interruptible credit, revenue-to-cost ratios, and forecast energy requirements for 2026 and 2027. It also requests updated rates for all customer classes and supporting calculations.

ctice for pricing of the interruptible credit? 2. Please explain why PHP’s interruptible credit should differ from the LIIR Tariff (excluding the priority interruptibility premium)? Request IR-2: 1. Please provide COSS and resulting tariff...

AI summary The text outlines several requests related to the pricing of interruptible credit, tariff design, and cost-of-service models for PHP, including adjustments to capacity charges, revenue-to-cost ratios, and implications for deferral account balances. These requests are part of a regulatory proceeding involving Nova Scotia Power Inc.

ions be determined in a scenario where PHP does not subscribe to the ELID Tariff beyond 2026? Request IR-9: In its evidence, PHP proposes the following modifications to the proposed ELID tariff: 1. designing the capacity charge to reflect...

AI summary PHP proposes modifications to the ELID tariff, including adjusting capacity charge, interruptible credit, revenue-to-cost ratio, and energy forecast assumptions. NSPI is asked whether these proposals are inconsistent with the 2026-2027 GRA settlement agreement.

17 Request IR-6: 18 In its evidence, PHP proposes the following modifications to the proposed ELID tariff: 19 - 20 1. designing the capacity charge to reflect PHP's actual 8 MW firm demand rather than the 21 proposed 65 MW; - 22 2. adjusti...

AI summary PHP proposes modifications to the ELID tariff, including adjusting the capacity charge, interruptible credit, revenue-to-cost ratio, and updating load forecasts. The request asks whether these changes are consistent with the 2026-2027 GRA settlement agreement and whether they require reopening previous agreements.

PARTIALLY CONFIDENTIAL 1 (ii) PHP's firm, plus interruptible load, at a forecast of 65 MW based on prior 2 actual PHP metered load at the time of NS Power's 3 coincident peaks (3-CP); 3 4 (iii) PHP energy will be based on PHP's forecast us...

AI summary The document outlines details regarding PHP's load forecasts, interruptible load credits, and revenue-to-cost ratios. It requests confirmation on the revenue-to-cost ratio applied to PHP, the recovery of transmission cost savings, and the transmission costs for Large Industrial Interruptible Rider customers. The ratios provided are 1.04373 and 1.04713 for 2026.

Questions: (a) Please confirm that NS Power simply used the credit applicable to Large Industrial Interruptible customers as the credit to be applied to PHP's interruptible load on the basis that this was the language of section c) of the...

AI summary The document contains several questions directed at NS Power regarding the application of interruptible credits to PHP's load, cost causation, and the inclusion of an interest component in the credit payable to PHP under the Dispatchable Rider. Issues include the use of the Large Industrial Interruptible credit, cost of service treatment, and the approval of the ELID Tariff.

Crystal Henwood, Clerk of the Board 1 Request IR-1:Please refer to Exhibit N-1, section 2.1 and Attachment 3. 2 3 a) Why did NSPI select the "low range" of costs as the basis for calculating the Customer 4 Charge? 5 b) If the actual costs...

AI summary The document contains a series of requests from the Board to NSPI and PHP regarding tariff calculations, forecast energy requirements, and potential impacts on other FAM customers. It includes inquiries about cost assumptions, labor estimates, and the implications of updating forecast energy requirements.

Request IR-7: Please refer to Exhibit N-1. - a) Does NSPI consider the ELID Tariff as offering PHP a discounted rate for power relative to other customers? Please explain. - b) Is NSPI aware of PHP's financial condition? If so, please expl...

AI summary The document contains a series of regulatory requests directed at NSPI, focusing on the ELID Tariff, PHP's financial condition, and cost of service estimates for 2026 and 2027. The requests include inquiries about rates, assumptions, and forecasts related to PHP's power services.

1. Please refer to Exhibit N-1, section 2.1 and Attachment 3. 2. Why did NSPI select the “low range” of costs as the basis for calculating the Customer Charge? 3. If the actual costs to administer the tariff exceed the “low range,” who wil...

AI summary The text contains a series of questions directed to NSPI regarding cost assumptions, tariff administration, and the potential impact of PHP's requests to update energy and generation forecasts on other FAM customers. It also asks whether these requests violate the GRA Settlement Agreement.

25. Please provide PHP’s annual energy demand forecast for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. For clarity, this request refers to forecasts developed by PHP and provided to NSPI. 26. Please provide PHP’s actual annual energy demand fo...

AI summary The text contains a series of questions directed at Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) and Prince Heritage Power (PHP) regarding energy demand forecasts, financial assumptions, and the impact of various scenarios on the FAM balance, as well as inquiries about the ELID Tariff and PHP’s financial condition.

4 Request IR-25: - 5 (a) Where GRLF is interruptible in advance of ELID, why should ELID be 6 afforded a priority credit above GRLF? - 7 (b) Were other LII customers offered the opportunity to obtain additional credit 8 for priority interr...

AI summary The text presents three questions regarding priority credit for ELID over GRLF, opportunities for other LII customers to obtain credit for priority interruptibility, and the value of PHP compared to other telemetry customers, all in the context of NSPI and DR load shifting.

load levels NSPI considers reasonable for each year. 3. For 2026 and 2027, please provide a version based on PHP BTL, using the updated PHP estimates. Reference: N-1, ELID Application, page 7. Preamble: The Application indicates that the E...

AI summary The text requests clarification on the ELID tariff application, COSS modelling assumptions, and potential economic risks associated with ELID energy consumption patterns. It also asks for confirmation of expected load factors for ELID by 2027.

avoided peaker cost used in determining the proposed $7.661/kVA monthly credit for both Large Industrial Interruptible and for ELID is out of date and undervalues the benefit of interruptible load. 1. Please indicate whether NSPI considers...

AI summary The document raises concerns about the outdated nature of the $7.661/kVA monthly credit for Large Industrial Interruptible and ELID customers, suggesting it undervalues interruptible load benefits. It requests NSPI's position on the matter and explores potential scenarios for updating the rate, considering fairness and practicality.

14 Request IR-3: - 15 Reference: N-2, Evidence of C. Fitzhenry and M. Gorman, page 3. - 16 Preamble: PHP's consultant, Brubaker & Associates, Inc., states that the current ELID 17 R/C ratio is 1.04373 and recommends an R/C ratio of 1.0 " e...

AI summary The text outlines several requests from a regulatory proceeding, including inquiries about the R/C ratio, interruptible credit calculations, and the impact of reducing PHP's demand determinant on revenue requirements and customer classes. These requests are aimed at ensuring transparency and proper cost allocation.

1 (b) Reconcile PHP's consumption and PHP Wind production forecasts to the 2 figures used in NSPI's COSS (Tariff Energy of 810.5 GWh in 2026 and 3 304.3 GWh in 2027) and explain the reasons for all material differences. 4 (c) Identify the...

AI summary The document requests reconciliation of PHP's consumption and PHP Wind production forecasts with NSPI's COSS figures for 2026 and 2027, and asks for an analysis of revenue and cost risks to NSPI and other ATL customers if PHP Wind commissions later or produces differently than forecast, including any financial responsibility PHP may bear.

sociates, Inc., states that the current ELID R/C ratio is 1.04373 and recommends an R/C ratio of 1.0 " ensuring PHP pays its cost to serve without subsidizing or being subsidized by other classes. " 1. Please confirm that PHP agreed to an...

AI summary The text discusses the ELID R/C ratio, interruptible credit calculations, and revenue implications of reducing PHP's demand determinant. It includes questions posed regarding regulatory principles, supporting decisions, and financial impacts on various tariff classes.

Preamble: BAI calculates that reducing PHP's demand determinant from 65 MW to 8 MW reduces PHP's revenue requirement by approximately $6.5 million in 2026 and approximately $9.4 million in 2027. 1. Identify precisely where, in NSPI’s COSS,...

AI summary The document requests clarification on the financial impact of reducing PHP's demand determinant, including reallocation of costs to other customer classes and the effects on various charges. It also asks for the ADC Energy Supply Protocol and operational constraints related to PHP's ability to respond to dispatch instructions.

Application by NS Power for Approval of an Extra Large Industrial Dispatchable Above-the-Line Tariff Applicable to Port Hawkesbury Paper (NSUARB M12661) PHP Information Requests to the IG (Bowman) IR-8 Reference: Testimony, page 18 lines 8...

AI summary NS Power is seeking approval for an ELID tariff for PHP. The testimony by Mr. Bowman raises questions about the alignment of PHP's proposed changes to revenue-to-cost ratios with the NSP GRA negotiated settlement, and whether the ELID tariff was approved in Matter M12451. It also asks about the approval of a deferral account for PHP in that matter.

derlying the proposed ATL tariff. The rationale outlined in the IG's request largely revisits issues that were extensively detailed and explored during the GRA process and throughout this proceeding. First, the IG points to the existence o...

AI summary The IG's request for an oral hearing is based on differing expert opinions and unresolved issues such as the demand determinant, IR credit, DR design, and PI compensation. However, the Company argues that these issues were already thoroughly addressed during the GRA process and that an oral hearing is not necessary. The Company also confirms its agreement with the GRA Settlement Agreement's ELID tariff parameters.

tariff to be filed and in place by January 1, 2027,"[1](#page-1-0) the Company agrees, which is precisely why its application adopts the ELID Tariff parameters prescribed in the Settlement Agreement. Second, the IG suggests there are signi...

AI summary The Company agrees to file a tariff by January 1, 2027, based on the ELID Tariff parameters from the Settlement Agreement. The IG raises concerns about factual disputes and the complexity of the proposed tariff, but the Company argues that these are differences in expert judgment and not credibility issues. The tariff design has been established through the GRA process and builds on existing frameworks.