Topic:"Tariff Design" in M03666

1 NSPI seeking alternate sources of generation which would require usage of 2 transmission assets can continue to rely on OATT services as designed in the 3 absence of direct competition from net metering. 4 5 Appendix B contains the propo...

AI summary NSPI is seeking alternate sources of generation and is relying on OATT services for transmission assets in the absence of direct competition from net metering. Appendix B contains the proposed amended Regulation 3.6, and a 'red-lined' version is provided in Appendix C.

2 3 Under existing Regulation 3.6, excess generation over a customer's own-4 consumption is banked as energy credits each billing period and is applied against 5 future bills for a period not to exceed 12 months. After 12 months, any unuse...

AI summary The text discusses changes to the regulation of energy credits under the Electricity Act , proposing that customers receive cash payments for surplus self-generation after 12 months, rather than losing the credits. It also notes that the Demand Side Cost Recovery Rider (DCRR) will not be applied to surplus generation compensation.

3.6 NET METERING SERVICE

AI summary This section discusses the Net Metering Service, which allows customers to generate electricity and receive credits for excess energy fed back into the grid. It outlines the service's structure, eligibility criteria, and billing procedures.

3.6.1 Definition Net metering service is a metering and billing practice that efficiently enables electricity consumers with small, privately-owned generators to offset part or all of their own electrical requirements by utilizing their ow...

AI summary Net metering service allows electricity consumers with small, privately-owned generators to offset their electrical usage by utilizing their own generation. Excess generation is credited against purchased energy for billing purposes over a limited period, and customers using this service are referred to as 'customergenerators'.

3.6.4 Billing a) Customer-generators will be billed under the otherwise-applicable metered tariff schedules.

AI summary Customer-generators are billed under the otherwise-applicable metered tariff schedules as outlined in the section on billing.

3.6 NET METERING SERVICE Demand Side Cost Recover Rider charges. The customer-generator will set a permanent annual anniversary date at the time of subscription to the Net Metering service. No changes to the annual anniversary date will be...

AI summary The Net Metering Service outlines rules for managing energy credits, including the setting of an annual anniversary date, handling of surplus generation across multiple accounts, and the allocation of environmental credits. Customers must propose a method for surplus generation apportionment, which NSPI may approve.

Page 1: [4] Deleted of less than 100kW. Net Metering is not applicable for Unmetered services.

AI summary The text states that net metering is not applicable for unmetered services with a capacity of less than 100kW.

Page 1: [8] Deleted 9/22/2010 10:49:00 AM 0.5% of NSPI's historical annual peak demand.20 MW 20 MW of generation capacity have been reserved (subject to local system availability) for Net-Metering servicea, and will be apportioned among th...

AI summary The document discusses the allocation of 20 MW of generation capacity reserved for Net-Metering service, divided among three classes of services, with specific allocations for each class.

Alison, We're delighted that you have requested our input. NSPI has done a good job on designing the Net Metering regulation in an overall sense, but Minas Basin has the following three comments/suggestions to make: As mentioned during our...

AI summary Minas Basin provides feedback on the Net Metering regulation, arguing that Section 3.6.2(a) unnecessarily requires customers to install renewable generation to meet their full annual consumption. They also suggest that green electricity should be valued higher than conventional electricity to improve program take-up.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-2: 2 3 At Lines 19 – 23 on page 9, NSPI discusses its proposed definition of "distribution zone". 4 Please elaborate on the phrase "with an equitable allocation of geographically dispersed net 5 metering oppor...

AI summary NSPI defines a 'distribution zone' broadly to maximize access to the local distribution system for enhanced net metering while adhering to the Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) requirements, ensuring no prohibited use of transmission under OATT.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-3: 2 3 With respect to Section 4, Payment for Annual Excess Self-Generation, please provide the 4 following for each rate class in which customers could potentially qualify for net metering 5 under the propose...

AI summary The document requests information on energy charges, demand charges, and appropriate retail rates for surplus energy under proposed Regulation 3.6. It includes details on current charges, such as base fuel costs, non-fuel charges, AA, BA, and DCRR charges for residential tariffs.

sed on the assertion that the NSPI Open Access Transmission Tariff ("OATT") necessitates this. 9 For the reasons discussed below, HRWC respectfully submits that this is simply not the case. NSPI was asked by HRWC in its IR-8(b) to explain...

AI summary HRWC argues that the NSPI Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) does not apply to net metering aggregation, as it only involves financial netting, not actual transmission of electricity. NSPI claims the OATT's revenue and eligibility requirements influenced its definition of 'distribution zone.'

on system to move the 28 generation to another distribution zone. This is would trigger OATT 29 implications. This was recognized by Mr. Whalen in his written 30 submission on behalf of Board Counsel: 1 The legislation and NSPI's proposal...

AI summary The document discusses the proposal by NSPI to allow customer generation to be moved between distribution zones, which would trigger OATT implications. NSPI supports its proposal, arguing it is compliant with legislation and provides flexibility to customers. HRWC objects to the 20 MW distribution capacity limit, suggesting it is overly restrictive.

Community Projects: Fixed Price To encourage a range of projects widely dispersed throughout the province, this plan establishes a community-based feed-in tariff (COMFIT) for an expected 100 megawatts of renewable electricity projects conn...

AI summary This plan introduces a community-based feed-in tariff (COMFIT) to support the development of 100 megawatts of renewable electricity projects connected at the distribution level, along with programs to assist community groups with technical, financial, and regulatory requirements.

Tidal: Safe Development The province will continue to invest in tidal energy research and development in the hopes that our unique tidal resource can eventually make a significant contribution to our energy needs. To encourage this develop...

AI summary Nova Scotia plans to invest in tidal energy research and development. A community-based feed-in tariff (COMFIT) and a special FIT for transmission-level tidal projects are established to support the development of tidal energy resources.

Meeting the 2015 Commitment 4 Meeting the 2015 commitment for 25% renewable electricity supply, will be challenging, but it is achievable. We will use the following tools and mechanisms to get us there: - Large-scale, community-based, and...

AI summary The document outlines strategies to meet the 2015 commitment of 25% renewable electricity supply in Nova Scotia. It includes large-scale projects by NSPI, competitive bids for independent producers, a Feed-In Tariff for small community projects, and an enhanced net metering program for businesses and homeowners.

• A Tidal Feed-In Tariff: Tidal devices are still in the demonstration phase. The electricity they produce costs more than electricity from mature renewable sources. To support tidal development, the province will set a communitybased feed...

AI summary The province plans to introduce a community-based feed-in tariff (COMFIT) for tidal projects connected to the distribution system and a special FIT for developmental tidal arrays connected at the transmission level, due to the higher costs of tidal energy compared to mature renewables and ongoing research confirming its safety and feasibility.

The Plan The Renewable Electricity Plan sets out a detailed path for achieving the target of 25% renewable electricity supply by 2015 and establishes an ambitious goal for 2020 to have 40% of Nova Scotia's electricity supply (sales) produc...

AI summary The Renewable Electricity Plan outlines a path to achieve 25% renewable electricity supply by 2015 and 40% by 2020. It includes initiatives such as net metering, community-based feed-in tariffs (COMFIT), and support for tidal projects.

[22] NSPI further stated: ... net metering is, by definition, designed to offset a customer's own consumption through their own generation. It is not intended to serve load on the local distribution system, as submitted by HRWC. ... in ord...

AI summary NSPI argues that net metering is designed to offset a customer's own consumption and does not serve load on the local distribution system. It explains that moving generation between distribution zones would involve the transmission system and raise OATT issues, which are not permitted. NSPI's proposal is deemed compliant with legislative requirements.

1. Distribution Zone [33] Section 3A(2)(d) of the amended Electricity Act states that customers may have multiple meters under one account within a defined distribution zone, however, the Act does not define "distribution zone". NSPI inter...

AI summary The document discusses the definition of 'distribution zone' under the amended Electricity Act, with NSPI defining it as feeders from a single transformer within a substation. The Board agrees with NSPI's interpretation, emphasizing the intent to limit net metering to within a defined zone to avoid involving transmission assets. The Board acknowledges that changes in distribution zone boundaries may occur due to operational needs.

[22] NSPI further stated: ... net metering is, by definition, designed to offset a customer's own consumption through their own generation. It is not intended to serve load on the local distribution system, as submitted by HRWC. ... in ord...

AI summary NSPI argues that net metering is designed to offset a customer's own consumption and does not serve load on the local distribution system. NSPI also states that using generation from one distribution zone to another would involve the transmission system and trigger OATT implications, and that their proposal is in compliance with legislative requirements.