Topic:"Utility Governance" in M12778

April 22, 2026 VIA EMAIL Ms. Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax NS B3J 3 S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: M12778 -Nova Scotia Power Inc., Annual Interconnection Processes Proceedi...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) submitted its second Annual Interconnection Processes Proceeding Report (M12778) to the Nova Scotia Energy Board, complying with directives from prior proceedings (M10905, M12174). The report addresses annual updates on the Commercial Net Metering Program and impacts of lower capacity thresholds on interconnection customers. The Board also directed NS Power to justify a proposed cost allocation methodology for distribution network upgrades, aiming to minimize financial barriers for interconnection customers.

SBA Concerns The SBA notes that this second IP Report, while a comprehensive response to Synapse's recommendations and Board directives, is in effect a proposed conclusion of status that lacks a final review by stakeholders. NS Power provi...

AI summary The SBA criticizes the second IP Report as a premature conclusion lacking stakeholder review, noting NS Power claims most Synapse recommendations and Board directives are complete. NS Power attributes three remaining items to IESO-NS, while addressing two others in the report. NS Power proposes a 50/50 cost allocation for Network Upgrade refunds, differing from Synapse's 75/25 suggestion for larger projects. Disputes arise over defining project size thresholds and justifying rate-basing costs without clear benefits.

Status of Recommendations and Directives In its comments, the SBA expresses concern that the Annual Report presents a "proposed conclusion of status"[1](#page-0-0) of Synapse recommendations and Board directives from M10905 without final s...

AI summary The SBA criticizes the 2026 Annual Report for marking Synapse recommendations and Board directives as 'Complete' without final stakeholder review. NS Power argues completeness was confirmed via M10905 and M12174 proceedings. Three new directives ('Connect and Manage Approach,' 'Curtailment,' 'Lower Capacity Threshold Effects') were marked complete for the first time in 2026.