Topic:"Stakeholder Engagement" in M12551

Application for Annually Adjusted Rates for 2026 Redacted 1 LIST OF FIGURES 6 take service under the RTR Tariff and provide their recommendations in the 2025 AAR 7 application"9 – this is addressed in section 7.4. 8 9 1.2 Board Directive r...

AI summary The document discusses the application for annually adjusted rates for 2026 and references the Board's directive regarding time-varying pricing (TVP) structures for AARs. It notes the 2023 AAR decision, the extension of the TVP pilot, and the requirement for NS Power to engage with stakeholders after the pilot's completion and evaluation.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-3: 2 3 In its letter of January 31, 2025, NS Power stated that it would "prepare a proposal outlining 4 the change in methodology for the calculation of the FCA component of 1P-RTP Tariffs for 5 distribution t...

AI summary NS Power did not hold the Q2 2025 stakeholder session to discuss a proposed change in methodology for the FCA component of 1P-RTP Tariffs, citing a Board directive to defer the issue to the 2026 AAR application, resource reallocation for cybersecurity efforts, and the absence of comments on the proposed methodology change.

1.5 Conclusions and Opinion This report describes the proposed RtR Market framework and the instruments to be used by NS Power for its implementation. It outlines the consultations with stakeholders. And it includes discussion of the issue...

AI summary This section outlines the proposed Renewable to Retail (RtR) Market framework by NS Power, emphasizing its alignment with the Electricity Act and stakeholder input. It highlights the framework's rational approach, use of existing tariff structures, and its ability to provide fair rates and cost recovery for RtR customers.

M12551, Exhibit N-1, the Application, page. 9 of 45, at lines 26-31 through page. 10 of 45, at lines 1-22. 1 (a) Please confirm when NS Power plans to re-initiate stakeholder engagement with a 2 schedule for offering a TVP structure for AA...

AI summary The document discusses NS Power's plans to re-initiate stakeholder engagement for TVP structures in AARs following the 2025 AAR proceeding (M11989) and provides details on the calculation and recovery of RtR Tariff Administration Charges, including deferred costs and future recovery starting in 2027.

tory Boards Act , S.N.S. 2024, c. 2, Sch. A, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) was succeeded by the Nova Scotia Energy Board (Board) for all applications related to electric utilities. NS Power filed its 2026 AAR applicatio...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board (Board) succeeded the NSUARB in handling electric utility applications. NS Power submitted its 2026 AAR application, proposing updates to directives, marginal cost assumptions, and tariff structures. The application includes changes to transmission rates and fixed cost adders. The 2023 directive regarding TVP structures was extended, and the 2024/25 TVP Evaluation Report was delayed due to a cyber attack. NS Power plans to update the TVP in its 2027 AAR application.

ed up front in this decision, concerns about retroactive ratemaking are alleviated. This is particularly the case for REI, where the evidence discusses potential operations in late 2026 or early 2027. The Board agrees with NS Power that an...

AI summary The Board acknowledges concerns about retroactive ratemaking but finds that an application for adjustments to the RTR tariffs is premature. NS Power is directed to engage stakeholders on the issues raised by REI, with a focus on a realistic timeline for making an application. NS Power corrected an error in the demand charge calculation and revised the RTRSS tariff and BUTU accordingly, which the Board accepts.

Conclusion The Board approves the AARs as filed, subject to retaining jurisdiction to make amendments if adjustments are required to them as a result of the GRA decision. The Board approves the ELIADC tariff, on an interim basis effective...

AI summary The Board approves the AARs with an interim effective date and final effective date of April 1, 2026, and issues several directives to NS Power, including revising sensitivity analyses, providing data on inflation adjustments, and initiating stakeholder engagement on tariff amendments.

2. NS Power is directed as follows: - 1. If the updated Cost of Service Study is not approved as filed, currently before the Board in the NS Power GRA matter M12451, NS Power is directed to make any required adjustments to the 2026 AARs in...

AI summary The Board directs NS Power to adjust AARs if the Cost of Service Study is not approved, update the 2027 AAR with information on wind resources and Maritime Link sensitivity, compare forecasted and actual New Brunswick imports, and engage stakeholders on tariff amendments by April 30, 2026. The 2027 AAR must be filed by November 6, 2026.

SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE TAKE NOTICE that the Small Business Advocate hereby Intervenes in this proceeding in accordance with the regulations. The Small Business Advocate represents 3 classes of small business (namely 10, 11, and 21 - small...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate intervenes in the proceeding on behalf of three classes of small businesses. They represent interests that may be affected by the application and provide contact details for communication. The notice is dated November 2025 and addressed to the Clerk of the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

NOTICE OF INTERVENTION OF: CONSUMER ADVOCATE TAKE NOTICE that the Consumer Advocate hereby intervenes in the above Application and proceeding. The Consumer Advocate represents the interests of residential ratepayers, who may be impacted by...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate intervenes in the proceeding, representing residential ratepayers. They will address issues raised by the Energy Board and any other relevant matters. Legal representation is provided by David Roberts and Michael Murphy from Pink Larkin, with John Wilson as a consultant.

M12551 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 380 -and - IN THE MATTER OF: NOVA SCOTIA POWER’S APPLICATION FOR 2026 ANNUALLY ADJUSTED RATES (AAR) INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Michael...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Consumer Advocate has submitted a series of information requests to Nova Scotia Power regarding the calculation of fuel cost adjustments, load forecasting, and stakeholder engagement related to tariff methodologies. The requests include inquiries about quoted material, load forecasting practices, and the status of a proposed methodology change for FCA calculations.

ed up front in this decision, concerns about retroactive ratemaking are alleviated. This is particularly the case for REI, where the evidence discusses potential operations in late 2026 or early 2027. The Board agrees with NS Power that an...

AI summary The Board acknowledges concerns about retroactive ratemaking but finds that an application for adjustments to RTR tariffs by REI is premature. It directs NS Power to engage stakeholders on the timeline for such an application. NS Power corrected an error in the demand charge calculation, and the Board accepts this correction.

Conclusion The Board approves the AARs as filed, subject to retaining jurisdiction to make amendments if adjustments are required to them as a result of the GRA decision. The Board approves the ELIADC tariff, on an interim basis effective...

AI summary The Board approves the AARs with conditions, including interim approval of the ELIADC tariff. It issues several directives to NS Power, including revising sensitivity analyses, providing data on administration charges, and initiating stakeholder engagement. The final approval of AAR rates is pending the outcome of the COSS review.

2. NS Power is directed as follows: - 1. If the updated Cost of Service Study is not approved as filed, currently before the Board in the NS Power GRA matter M12451, NS Power is directed to make any required adjustments to the 2026 AARs in...

AI summary The Board has directed NS Power to make various adjustments to its AARs, including updates on wind resource deployment, sensitivity analysis of the Maritime Link, and stakeholder engagement on tariff amendments. NS Power must also submit data on administration charge inflation adjustments and file the 2027 AAR application by a specific deadline.

June 15, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12551 2026 Annually Adjusted Rates – Stakeholder Engagement Update On March 9, 2026, the Nova Scotia Ener...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) approved the 2026 Annually Adjusted Rates (AARs) but directed NS Power to initiate stakeholder engagement on issues raised by Renewall Energy Inc. (REI) regarding Renewable to Retail (RtR) tariffs by April 30, 2026. The Board emphasized the need for a realistic timeline for any future application.

ard notes that any impacted party, including REI, can apply to the Board for relief, with supporting materials, if the parties cannot agree on a reasonable timeline.[1](#page-0-0) [ emphasis added ] By email dated April 30, 2026, Nova Scot...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) has been engaging with REI regarding tariff amendments, including monthly marginal cost pricing and a true-up mechanism for RtR tariffs. The Board directed NS Power to provide updates, and NS Power has shared marginal cost data with REI but has not yet received a response. NS Power is also working on other Board-directed proceedings that may impact the outcome of M12551.

June 22, 2026 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Nancy Rubin Brianne Rudderham Stewart McKelvey Suite 600 – 1741 Lower Water Street P.O. B...

AI summary NS Power provided an update on stakeholder engagement related to the 2026 Annually Adjusted Rates (AAR) decision, specifically regarding the Renewable to Retail (RtR) tariffs. NS Power has shared marginal cost data with Renewall Energy Inc. (REI) but has not received feedback. The Board is seeking REI's comments on the status of the issue, with a response due by July 6, 2026.

M12551 - 2026 Annually Adjusted Rates – Stakeholder Engagement Update The Board has reviewed correspondence from counsel for Renewall Energy inc. (REI) dated July 6, 2026. This letter responded to the Board's request for comments concernin...

AI summary The Board has received a response from Renewall Energy inc. (REI) regarding NS Power's stakeholder engagement on the implementation of monthly marginal cost pricing and a potential true-up mechanism for Renewable to Retail (RtR) tariffs. The Board directed NS Power to initiate stakeholder engagement by April 30, 2026, and noted that REI may apply for relief if a timeline for an application cannot be agreed upon.