Topic:"Tariff Design" in M12588

DESCRIPTION: In 2013, the Provincial Government mandated the establishment of a new Electricity Market in Nova Scotia through the Electricity Reform Act . This enabled independent licensed retailers, who are licensed by the Nova Scotia Uti...

AI summary In 2013, the Provincial Government of Nova Scotia established a new Electricity Market through the Electricity Reform Act . This led to the creation of the Renewable to Retail (RtR) market, where licensed retailers can sell renewable electricity directly to customers. The Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) approved new tariffs and regulations to support this market, and the first LRS license was awarded to Renewall Energy Inc. The project involves implementing software and business process updates to support the RtR market.

1 Request IR-1: 15 2.5 Set Up Meter Data Aggregation on the Generation side Interval meter data from LRS generation will be aggregated for use in calculation of Tariffs. Aggregation will take place as per direction of the Implementation gu...

AI summary The text outlines specific tasks related to meter data aggregation, loss factor calculation, and EBS billing as part of a regulatory proceeding. It mentions the involvement of various teams and systems, including the Load Revenue team, SMOC, and MDM, in these processes.

CI C0053699 Renewable to Retail Implementation (NSEB M12588) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-2: 3 NS Power states, 4 5 "The project involves modifying the CIS as well as developing online forms for 6 7 onboarding a...

AI summary NS Power is modernizing its aging Customer Information System (CIS) to support new tariff designs and programs like Green Choice. The project was delayed due to a strategic shift to prioritize reliability initiatives and stakeholder readiness. The document requests an explanation of how the proposed CIS modifications will be impacted by the replacement of the system.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 through the NS Power distribution system. The hourly loss-adjusted customer-class totals 2 are then aggregated to determine the total load being served by the LRS in that hour. 3 Likewise, the generator hourly interval d...

AI summary The text discusses the process of adjusting load and generator data for losses in the NS Power distribution and transmission systems, and how these adjustments affect billing under various tariffs. It highlights the complexity of these calculations and the need for new MDMS configurations.

RFP-11/2023-187 C - Renewal to Retail Tariff Aggregation Scoring Summary

AI summary The document presents a scoring summary for the RFP-11/2023-187 C - Renewal to Retail Tariff Aggregation. It outlines the evaluation process and criteria used to assess proposals for the renewal of retail tariff aggregation.

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

AI summary The text discusses the evaluation criteria for submissions, focusing on technical aspects like adherence to RFP requirements, support availability, implementation speed, and expertise. It also mentions the importance of meter data management systems (MDMS) and billing processes involving licensed retail suppliers (LRS).

1 Request IR-1: Set up operational time recording codes for NS Power team members to Finance Business enable post go live resource time tracking to confirm expected resource Analyst requirements. Provide insight, direction, guidance and sc...

AI summary The document outlines several operational and technical tasks related to NS Power's implementation projects, including setting up time recording codes, overseeing billing processes, ensuring tariff accuracy, and providing architectural guidance for system transitions.

1 Request IR-3: 2 and effective date) and confirm what RtR implementation cost data will be included 3 in that initial filing. 4 5 (f) Please confirm whether the 2026 AAR filing will set the initial RtR tariffs based on 6 the amount approv...

AI summary The response to Request IR-3 discusses uncertainty regarding the cost recovery mechanism for the Renewable to Retail (RtR) Implementation Project, particularly in light of the ongoing development of the Independent Energy System Operator Nova Scotia (IESO-NS). Two scenarios are outlined: NS Power recovering costs through RtR Tariffs or transferring the asset to IESO-NS with compensation from Licensed Retail Suppliers (LRS).

(e) The entire scope of system changes for CI C0053699 Renewable to Retail Implementation Project as described in NSEB IR-9 (a-c) is required to enable the first LRS to transact at forecasted customer volumes at the Commercial Operation Da...

AI summary The implementation of the Renewable to Retail (RtR) project requires full system changes as outlined in NSEB IR-9 (a-c) to enable the first Licensed Retail Supplier (LRS) to operate at forecasted customer volumes by the Commercial Operation Date. All project components must be in place at the start of retail operations to meet the LRS Terms and Conditions and support RtR tariff settlement and billing.

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

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

3.2 RCTRA Information Options The RtR Customer Transaction Request Application is required for the following Customer transactions: - TC Transfer Customer to RtR LRS - RC Release Customer from RtR LRS - CIR Customer Information Request fro...

AI summary The RtR Customer Transaction Request Application is required for specific customer transactions involving transferring to or releasing from an RtR LRS, as well as for requesting and updating customer information between NS Power and LRS. The CIR form is essential for data sharing consent before an LRS becomes operational.

5.4 PDF Attachment # Section Name Description Data Type Format Example Required 4 (c) There is no project-specific dispute resolution process in place. 1 Request IR-22: 2 3 Reference: M12339 Board Order, November 19, 2025. 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. N...

AI summary The document references Board Order M12339 and outlines requirements for NS Power to develop or amend tariffs, procedures, and standards of conduct for distribution-connected generation and net billing, in accordance with the Electricity Act. It also requests details on steps taken and associated costs.

Nova Scotia Power obligations - 22 (1) Notwithstanding Section 77 of the Public Utilities Act, Nova Scotia Power, or IESO in relation to matters falling under its scope of authority pursuant to the More Access to Energy Act, shall maintain...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power is required to maintain and file with the Board any tariffs, procedures, and standards of conduct necessary to facilitate the purchase of renewable low-impact electricity. The Board must ensure that existing customers and independent power producers are not negatively affected by retail suppliers offering such electricity, and that retail suppliers are responsible for their own service costs.

3.2.4 Reporting and Business Intelligence Costs [75] NS Power said its current reporting catalog needs to be enhanced to accommodate the anticipated transactional reporting for the new tariffs to support the renewable to retail market and...

AI summary NS Power argues that enhanced reporting infrastructure is necessary to support the renewable to retail market and new settlement processes, citing complexity and lack of pre-existing reports. Renewall suggests that costs should be reconsidered, as deliverables are limited to encrypted files and alternative funding should be explored.

Request IR-4: - NS Power states, "The project involves modifying the CIS as well as developing online forms for - onboarding and offboarding customers to incorporate the changes anticipated with the activation - of the RtR market." In Matt...

AI summary NS Power is seeking to modify its outdated Customer Information System (CIS) to support new tariff designs and programs like Green Choice. However, the project has been delayed due to a strategic shift in capital investment priorities. The request asks how the proposed modifications will be impacted by replacing the CIS with a modern system and whether these expenses would have been necessary if the CIS replacement had proceeded as originally planned.

Request IR-7: - NS Power explained that changes to existing software are necessary for customer billing, metering, interval data collection and aggregation, tariff maintenance, etc. Please explain how these software capabilities are differ...

AI summary NS Power is asked to explain the necessity of software changes for customer billing, metering, and tariff maintenance, particularly for the Renewable to Retail (RtR) market, and to detail the updates and their implementation timeline.

4 million estimate for the total required for renewable to retail market development, inclusive of costs to date, forecasted costs, and deferred amounts in Matter M11874 (Letter of Credit proceeding). Please advise whether any work done to...

AI summary The document discusses the estimated $4 million required for renewable to retail market development, including costs to date, forecasted costs, and deferred amounts in Matter M11874. It also raises concerns about whether NS Power's cybersecurity breach affected work done to implement the Renewable to Retail (RtR) market and if redoing affected work has been included in the project amount. NS Power mentions that its Customer Information System (CIS) is outdated and requires modernization to support new tariff designs and programs.

1 2026 M12588 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 5 6 7 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of CI C0053699 Renewable to Retail Implementation $5,644,468 8 9...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is handling an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated for approval of a Renewable to Retail Implementation Project. Renewall Energy Inc. has submitted information requests regarding the project team, detailed requirements, customer transition mechanisms, and cost recovery processes.

27 1 Request IR-19: 7 8 9 (a) Is the "agreed-upon change request process" in writing? If so, please provide a copy. If not, please describe and confirm that this description has been signed off by the LRS. 10 (b) What is the agreed-upon sc...

AI summary The text presents two regulatory requests. Request IR-19 asks about the 'agreed-upon change request process,' its scope, and dispute resolution. Request IR-22 references Board Order M12339, which directs NS Power to engage with interested parties to develop or amend tariffs, procedures, or standards of conduct for distribution-connected generation and net billing, and to file an application by April 1, 2026.

project cost might be avoided or reduced if NSPI had a modern, cloud-native CIS platform, and if so, please provide that analysis. Reference: M11874, N-4, NSPI (NSUARB) IR 1 Attachment 1, page 4; And Reference: N-1, C0053699 Renewable to R...

AI summary The text raises questions about the increase in AFUDC for NSPI and the methodology used, as well as the scope and processes for change requests in the Renewable to Retail Implementation Project. It also references a Board Order requiring NS Power to engage with interested parties and file an application for new tariffs by April 1, 2026.

a) Reporting and Business Intelligence Development Costs NSPI states that its reporting tools are not, in themselves, insufficient, but that "the current reporting catalog needs to be enhanced to accommodate the anticipated transactional r...

AI summary NSPI argues that its current reporting tools are insufficient for new tariffs and settlement processes, requiring enhancements. REI acknowledges the need but criticizes the lack of defined outputs and cost alternatives. NSPI plans to deliver encrypted files monthly via SFTP. REI recommends deferring non-essential reporting costs.

Reporting and Business Intelligence Development Costs With respect to the reporting and business intelligence workstream, REI acknowledges the need for enhanced reporting to support the RtR market but submits that the scope and cost of the...

AI summary REI argues that the scope and cost of reporting and BI development for the RtR market should be deferred or funded outside this capital item, as it has not been tied to defined minimum functional requirements or assessed against lower-cost alternatives. NS Power disagrees, stating that the workstream is essential for meeting operational requirements and ensuring accuracy in RtR implementation.

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

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

Nova Scotia Power obligations - 22 (1) Notwithstanding Section 77 of the Public Utilities Act, Nova Scotia Power, or IESO in relation to matters falling under its scope of authority pursuant to the More Access to Energy Act, shall maintain...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NSP) is required to maintain and file with the Board new or amended tariffs, procedures, and standards of conduct to facilitate the purchase of renewable low-impact electricity. The Board must ensure that existing customers and independent power producers are not negatively impacted, and retail suppliers must bear the costs of their services.