N-1NSPI Redacted 2011 Annually Adjusted Rates 11/5/2010
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Spill Rate The spill rate has two components: an administration charge and an energy credit. The administration charge is set in advance based on 50% of the anticipated administration cost associated with the BUTU and Spill tariffs, and th...
AI summary The spill rate comprises an administration charge set at $3,656.25 per generator monthly and an energy credit tied to the Load Following (LF) rate. NSPI proposes these rates for 2011, pending potential supplier requests. The revised tariffs are attached, with NSPI offering to address Board questions.
GRLF DRAFT ORDER AND PROPOSED TARIFF
AI summary The document presents a draft order and proposed tariff related to Generation Replacement and Load Following (GRLF) in Nova Scotia. It involves Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) and the Wholesale Market, with considerations for real-time pricing and spillage management.
AVAILABILITY: This tariff is available to: - (a) customers who have their own generation equipment, normally used to support their own load, of not less than 2 000 kW of net continuous capability and which is connected to the low voltage s...
AI summary This tariff applies to customers with self-generation (≥2000 kW), excess Mersey System energy beyond the Basic Block, and Non-Utility sites for startup. Backup energy is priced based on estimated or actual costs, while load-following uses telemetering or written requests. Approved by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, effective January 1, 2011.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: - (1) The Company reserves the right to have a separate service agreement, if in the opinion of the Company issues not specifically set out herein, must be addressed for the ongoing benefit of the Company and its custom...
AI summary The document outlines special conditions imposed by Nova Scotia Utility on customers, including rights to separate service agreements, customer obligations to maintain system integrity, and requirements for operating agreements. The company retains control over metering locations and service requirements beyond basic transformation. Factors like reliability, harmonic levels, and stability are considered in assessing system integrity.
GENERATION LOAD FOLLOWING CRITERIA: - (1) Two months preceding each tariff year the customer, in conjunction with the Company, shall establish the net continuous capability of its generation equipment based upon tests or operating records....
AI summary The document outlines Generation Load Following Criteria requiring customers and the Company to establish net continuous capability, apply for incremental cost approvals, and comply with load following obligations. Non-compliance may lead to service termination. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is involved in approving cost forecasts.
REAL TIME PRICING DRAFT ORDERS AND PROPOSED TARIFFS
AI summary The document outlines draft orders and proposed tariffs for real-time pricing mechanisms in Nova Scotia. Key entities involved include Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) and the Nova Scotia Barrister's Society (Counsel). Topics focus on real-time pricing structures, wholesale market adjustments, and regulatory compliance.
ONE PART EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF
AI summary This document outlines the 'ONE PART EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF' under Nova Scotia regulatory proceedings. It references key entities like NSPI and Counsel, and discusses programs such as BUTU, Spill, and GRLF. The focus is on tariff design and wholesale market mechanisms.
AVAILABILITY: - 1. Customers must make a written request to take service under this tariff. - 2. This tariff is available to customers who are served at transmission voltage of 138 kV or higher and have loads of 2000 KVA or 1800 KW, and ov...
AI summary The tariff requires customers to submit a written request and is available to those served at 138 kV or higher with loads exceeding 2000 KVA or 1800 KW. NSPI administers this service eligibility criteria.
ONE PART EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF POWER FACTOR CONSTANT POWER FACTOR CONSTANT 90-100% 1.0000 65-70% 1.1255 80-90% 1.0230 60-65% 1.1785 75-80% 1.0500 55-60% 1.2455 70-75% 1.0835 50-55% 1.3335 - (8) The Company reserves th...
AI summary The document outlines a tariff for One Part Extra High Voltage Real Time Pricing, including a table of power factor constants and a provision allowing the company to establish separate service agreements for specific issues.
SCHEDULE "A" NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED ELECTRIC TARIFFS
AI summary Schedule A outlines Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's (NSPI) electric tariffs, including pricing mechanisms like Real Time Price (1P-RTP) and Wholesale Market Back-up/Top-up (BUTU). The document is part of a regulatory proceeding, detailing terms related to generation replacement, load following, and non-dispatchable supplier spillage.
AVAILABILITY: - 1. Customers must make a written request to take service under this tariff. - 2. This tariff is available to customers who are served at transmission voltage of 69 kV and have loads of 2000 KVA or 1800 KW, and over.
AI summary The tariff requires customers to submit a written request to take service. Availability is restricted to customers served at 69 kV transmission voltage with loads of 2000 KVA or 1800 KW and above.
ONE PART HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF The actual price charged for each hour will be final twenty minutes prior to the commencement of that hour. - (2) Metering will normally be at the low voltage side of the transformer. Should t...
AI summary The One Part High Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff outlines terms for hourly pricing finality 20 minutes prior to service, metering costs, transformer loss adjustments, minimum 12-month service terms, and power factor requirements. Customers may switch between firm and interruptible service under specific conditions, with NSPI retaining reimbursement rights for capacity commitments.
ONE PART HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF POWER FACTOR CONSTANT POWER FACTOR CONSTANT 90-100% 1.0000 65-70% 1.1255 80-90% 1.0230 60-65% 1.1785 75-80% 1.0500 55-60% 1.2455 70-75% 1.0835 50-55% 1.3335 - (8) The Company reserves the righ...
AI summary The document outlines the power factor constants for the One Part High Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff, along with a provision allowing the Company to establish separate service agreements for specific issues affecting the Company and its customers.
IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION BY NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of the fixed cost adders for the One Part Distribution Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff. WHEREAS: by Order dated December 15, 2009, the Utility and Review Boar...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. is seeking approval for fixed cost adders under the One Part Distribution Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff. The fixed cost adders were previously approved by the Utility and Review Board in 2009 and are to be developed annually based on budgeted costs and submitted for approval.
AND UPON IT APPEARING that: 1. The fixed cost adders for the One Part Distribution Voltage Real Time Price Tariff will be as follows: On-peak (7:00am-11:00pm, non-holiday weekdays) 8.187 ¢ /kW.h Off-peak (11:00pm-7:00am, non-holiday weekda...
AI summary Fixed cost adders for the One Part Distribution Voltage Real Time Price Tariff are set at 8.187¢/kW.h on-peak and 2.147¢/kW.h off-peak, effective January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011, based on prior approvals and 2011 projected expenses.
ONE PART DISTRIBUTION VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF The actual price charged for each hour will be final twenty minutes prior to the commencement of that hour. - (2) Metering will normally be at the low voltage side of the transformer....
AI summary The 1P-RTP tariff outlines real-time pricing for distribution voltage, specifying metering costs, service duration, power factor requirements, and approval by NSURB. Customers bear primary metering costs, must maintain a 90% power factor, and service terms include 12-month minimums with automatic renewal. NSPI and NSURB are key entities involved.
ONE PART DISTRIBUTION VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF POWER FACTOR CONSTANT POWER FACTOR CONSTANT 90-100% 1.0000 65-70% 1.1255 80-90% 1.0230 60-65% 1.1785 75-80% 1.0500 55-60% 1.2455 70-75% 1.0835 50-55% 1.3335 - (8) The Company reserves...
AI summary The document outlines a table with power factor constants and a statement regarding the company's right to establish separate service agreements when necessary for the benefit of the company and its customers.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: (1) This tariff is designed for customers supplied and metered at the high side of the transformer at transmission voltage of 69 kV or higher. For customers metered at the low side of the transformer, or at a distributi...
AI summary The tariff applies to customers metered at high voltage (69kV or higher). For customers metered at low voltage, a 1.75% increase per transformation is applied. Approved by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSURB) effective January 1, 2011.
WHOLESALE MARKET BACKUP/TOP-UP SERVICE TARIFF - (2) The charges under this rate do not reflect transmission service costs. Customers taking service under this tariff must also take service under OATT. - (3) For system reasons, NSPI may, at...
AI summary The Wholesale Market Backup/Top-up Service Tariff outlines conditions for service under this rate, including that it does not cover transmission service costs, the requirement to also take service under OATT, and NSPI's discretion to deny applications based on prior service. The company may require separate service agreements and written operating agreements to ensure load does not negatively impact the power supply system.
AVAILABILITY: This tariff is available for use by independent non-dispatchable electric generators serving customers taking service under the Wholesale Market Backup\top-up Service tariff. The tariff is applicable to scheduled "spill energ...
AI summary This tariff applies to independent non-dispatchable generators supplying energy under the Wholesale Market Backup/Top-up Service. It defines 'spill energy' as surplus scheduled energy production, limits compensation to approved Maximum Spill Capacity, and requires suppliers to install metering equipment approved by NSPI. The tariff was approved by NSURB effective January 1, 2011.
N-2Refiled 2011 Annually Adjusted Rates (AAR's) 12/8/2010
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Load Following portion of GRLF Tariff There are currently two customers taking energy under the LF portion ofthe Generation Replacement and Load Following (GRLF) tariff in 2010, representing approximately $0.8 million in revenue. In additi...
AI summary The Load Following portion of the GRLF tariff involves two customers in 2010, generating about $0.8 million in revenue. The LF rate is proposed to decrease by 5.44% from 6.584 cents per kWh in 2010 to 6.226 cents per kWh in 2011 due to changes in marginal generation mix and variable costs.
Spill Rate The spill rate has two components: an administration charge and an energy credit. The administration charge is set in advance based on 50% of the anticipated administration cost associated with the BUTU and Spill tariffs, and th...
AI summary The spill rate consists of an administration charge and an energy credit. The administration charge is set at $3,656.25 per generator per month, and the energy credit is based on the LF rate. The GRLF rate is the only AAR rate currently in use. Customers have two weeks to submit replies to the Board. NSPI is available to answer questions about the proposed 2011 AARs.
AVAILABILITY: This tariff is available to: - (a) customers who have their own generation equipment, normally used to support their own load, of not less than 2 000 kW of net continuous capability and which is connected to the low voltage s...
AI summary The tariff applies to customers with ≥2,000 kW generation equipment connected to low-voltage transformers, excess energy from the Mersey System tariff, and Non-Utility Owned Generation sites during startup/replacement. Backup energy is supplied upon request with pricing based on estimated or actual costs. Load following uses telemetering or written requests. Approved by Nova Scotia Utility.
REAL TIME PRICING DRAFT ORDERS AND PROPOSED TARIFFS
AI summary The document outlines draft orders and proposed tariffs related to real-time pricing in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSP) is involved in the regulatory proceeding.
ELECTRIC TARIFFS
AI summary Analysis of electric tariffs in Nova Scotia, focusing on regulatory proceedings involving Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSP). Key considerations include tariff structures, cost recovery, and compliance with utility regulations.
DEMAND CHARGE NIL
AI summary The 'DEMAND CHARGE' section of the regulatory proceeding document contains no content beyond the heading. No arguments, entities, or citations are present in the provided text.
AVAILABILITY: - 1. Customers must make a written request to take service under this tariff. - 2. This tariff is available to customers who are served at transmission voltage of 138 kV or higher and have loads of 2000 KVA or 1800 KW, and ov...
AI summary The tariff requires customers to submit a written request to access service. Eligibility is restricted to customers with transmission voltage of 138 kV or higher and loads exceeding 2000 KVA or 1800 KW.
ONE PART EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF POWER FACTOR CONSTANT POWER FACTOR CONSTANT 90-100% 1.0000 65-70% 1.1255 80-90% 1.0230 60-65% 1.1785 75-80% 1.0500 55-60% 1.2455 70-75% 1.0835 50-55% 1.3335 - (8) The Company reserves th...
AI summary The document outlines a one-part extra high voltage real time pricing tariff, including a table with power factor and constant values, and a statement reserving the company's right to establish separate service agreements for specific issues.
ELECTRIC TARIFFS
AI summary Analysis of electric tariffs in Nova Scotia, focusing on regulatory proceedings involving Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSP). Key considerations include tariff structures, cost recovery, and compliance with utility regulations.
DEMAND CHARGE NIL
AI summary The 'DEMAND CHARGE' section of the regulatory proceeding document contains no content beyond the heading. No arguments, entities, or citations are present in the provided text.
AVAILABILITY: - 1. Customers must make a written request to take service under this tariff. - 2. This tariff is available to customers who are served at transmission voltage of 69 kV and have loads of 2000 KVA or 1800 KW, and over.
AI summary The tariff requires customers to submit a written request to access service. Availability is restricted to customers served at 69 kV transmission voltage with loads exceeding 2000 KVA or 1800 KW.
PROPOSED TARIFFS
AI summary The document section 'PROPOSED TARIFFS' is identified, but no substantive text or details about proposed tariffs are provided in the chunk. The only known entity is NSP (Nova Scotia Power Incorporated).
ONE PART HIGH VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF POWER FACTOR CONSTANT POWER FACTOR CONSTANT 90-100% 1.0000 65-70% 1.1255 80-90% 1.0230 60-65% 1.1785 75-80% 1.0500 55-60% 1.2455 70-75% 1.0835 50-55% 1.3335 - (8) The Company reserves the righ...
AI summary The document outlines a one-part high voltage real time pricing tariff, including a table of power factor constants and a provision allowing the Company to establish separate service agreements when necessary for the benefit of the Company and its customers.
IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION BY NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of the fixed cost adders for the One Part Distribution Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff. WHEREAS: by Order dated December 15, 2009, the Utility and Review Boar...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power Incorporated has applied for approval of fixed cost adders for the One Part Distribution Voltage Real Time Pricing Tariff. The Utility and Review Board previously approved a similar tariff with specific fixed cost adders, which are to be updated annually based on budgeted costs and submitted for approval.
NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED ELECTRIC TARIFFS
AI summary Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSP) is involved in a regulatory proceeding concerning electric tariffs. The document outlines NSP's role in setting electricity rates, though specific arguments or details are not provided in the excerpt.
ONE PART DISTRIBUTION VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF DEMAND CHARGE NIL
AI summary The document outlines the 'ONE PART DISTRIBUTION VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF' under a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding. A key detail is the absence of a demand charge (NIL), indicating this tariff structure does not impose charges based on peak demand. The proceeding involves NSP, the primary utility provider in Nova Scotia.
AVAILABILITY: - 1. Customers must make a written request to take service under this tariff. - 2. This tariff is available to customers who are served at voltage less than 69 KV and have loads of 2000 KVA or 1800 KW, and over.
AI summary The tariff requires customers to submit written requests for service. It is available to customers with voltage below 69 KV and loads exceeding 2000 KVA or 1800 KW. NSP sets these criteria for tariff eligibility.
ONE PART DISTRIBUTION VOLTAGE REAL TIME PRICING TARIFF POWER FACTOR CONSTANT POWER FACTOR CONSTANT 90-100% 1.0000 65-70% 1.1255 80-90% 1.0230 60-65% 1.1785 75-80% 1.0500 55-60% 1.2455 70-75% 1.0835 50-55% 1.3335 - (8) The Company reserves...
AI summary The document outlines a one-part distribution voltage real-time pricing tariff, including a table detailing power factor and constant values. It also mentions that the company may establish separate service agreements for specific issues not covered in the tariff.
r>-$0.000150 $0.0028110 $0.00281 $0.01411 $0.000021 OFF-PEAK $0.05525 $0.00279 $0.00002 $0.05806 $0.00364 $0.00113 $0.00020 $0.05579 $0.05957 $0.00537 $0.00149 $0.00022 $0.08075 $0.014109 $0.035378 $0.008742 $0.058229 $0.000875 $0.001663 $...
AI summary The text contains a list of numerical values and terms related to energy costs and infrastructure, including generation, transmission, distribution, and customer costs. It also includes terms such as 'Adjusted Generation Costs,' 'EHV Transmission Costs,' 'HV Transmission Costs,' and 'Customer Cost.'
DEMAND CHARGE $5.286 per month, per kilowatt (kW) of billing demand measured on an average hourly basis. Contracted firm demand requirement is defined as the demand (kW) requested by the wholesale customer (or aggregate customer group) and...
AI summary The demand charge is $5.286 per month per kW of billing demand. Billing demand is calculated using a formula involving Planning Reserve (PR), Contract Demand (CD), Capacity Factor (CF), and Generating Capacity (GC). GC varies based on whether generation is dispatchable or non-dispatchable, with definitions tied to NSPI's supply obligations and third-party supplier capacity.
WHOLESALE MARKET BACKUP/TOP-UP SERVICE TARIFF The tariff is available to wholesale customers as defined in section 2(b) of the Electricity Act, Chapter 25 of the Acts of 2004. " (b) "wholesale customer" means Nova Scotia Power Incorporated...
AI summary The Wholesale Market Backup/Top-Up Service Tariff applies to wholesale customers under the Electricity Act, requiring written notice, annual applications by January 31, and metering equipment approved by NSPI. Third-party generators bear installation costs, and service is renewable annually for 12 months.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: (1) This tariff is designed for customers supplied and metered at the high side of the transformer at transmission voltage of 69 kV or higher. For customers metered at the low side of the transformer, or at a distributi...
AI summary The special conditions outline a tariff for customers supplied at 69 kV or higher, requiring a 1.75% meter reading adjustment per transformation for those metered at lower voltages. The tariff was approved by Nova Scotia Utility.
SPILL DRAFT ORDER AND PROPOSED TARIFF
AI summary The document presents a draft order and proposed tariff, which are part of a regulatory proceeding in Nova Scotia. It outlines the proposed changes to rates and tariff structures, likely involving cost recovery, rate design, and other financial and regulatory considerations.
NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED ELECTRIC TARIFFS
AI summary Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSP) is involved in a regulatory proceeding concerning electric tariffs. The document outlines NSP's role in setting electricity rates, though specific arguments or details are not provided in the excerpt.
AVAILABILITY: This tariff is available for use by independent non-dispatchable electric generators serving customers taking service under the Wholesale Market Backup\top-up Service tariff. The tariff is applicable to scheduled "spill energ...
AI summary This tariff applies to independent non-dispatchable generators supplying wholesale customers under the Backup/top-up Service tariff. It defines 'spill energy' as excess scheduled production, limits compensation to approved Maximum Spill Capacity, and mandates supplier-installed metering approved by NSPI. The tariff was approved by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board on January 1, 2011.