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Orders Issued by the Board during 2010 under the Public Utilities Act


Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro                                                                     P.U. 1 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of (a) its 2010 Capital Budget of $52,775,000; (b) its 2010 capital purchases and construction projects in excess of $50,000; (c) the proposed estimated contributions in aid of construction for 2010; and (c) fixing and determining its average rate base for 2008 in the amount of $1,489,786,000, pursuant to Sections 41 and 78 of the Act.

Decision:

1.       Pursuant to Section 41 of the Act Hydro’s proposed capital purchases and construction projects in excess of $50,000 are approved, as set out in Schedule A to this Order.

2.       Pursuant to Section 41 of the Act the 2010 Capital Budget for improvements and additions to Hydro’s property in an amount of $ 52,775,000 is approved.

3.       The project Upgrade Plant Access Road – Bay d’Espoir (Page B-10): $1,550,000 is approved but the costs for this project shall not be recovered from customers unless otherwise ordered by the Board.

4.       Unless otherwise directed by the Board Hydro shall file an annual report to the Board on its 2010 capital expenditures by March 1, 2011.

5.       Unless otherwise directed by the Board Hydro shall file a report on April 15, 2010 in relation to supplementary capital budget applications and carryovers associated with the 2009 capital budget.

6.       Unless otherwise directed by the Board Hydro shall provide, in conjunction with the 2011 Capital Budget Application, a status report on the 2010 capital budget expenditures showing for each project:

                                                                          i.            the approved budget for 2010;

                                                                        ii.            the expenditures prior to 2010;

                                                                      iii.            the 2010 expenditures to the date of the application;

                                                                       iv.            the remaining projected expenditures for 2010;

                                                                         v.            the variance between the projected total expenditures and the approved budget; and

                                                                       vi.            an explanation of the variance.

7.       Pursuant to Section 78 of the Act the rate base for the year ending December 31, 2008 is hereby fixed and determined at $1,489,786,000.

8.       Hydro shall pay all costs and expenses of the Board incurred in connection with the Application.

Date Issued:

January 22, 2010

 

 

Nalcor Energy                                                                                                        P.U. 2 (2010)

Application:

Application for an order to establish the terms of a water management agreement between Nalcor Energy and Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited for the Churchill River, Labrador.

Decision:

1.       The Registered Intervenors in this proceeding are as set out in the attached Schedule “A” to this Order.

Date Issued:

January 22, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                      P.U. 3 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of a contribution in aid of construction for a single-phase extension to serve Central Newfoundland Waste Management Authority pursuant to ss. 41(5) of the Act.

Decision:

1.       The contribution in aid of construction of $55,700.00, excluding HST, as proposed by Newfoundland Power to provide single-phase service to a water management facility for the Central Newfoundland Waste Management Authority is approved.

2.   Newfoundland Power shall pay all the expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

January 27, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                      P.U. 4 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval to proceed with the construction and purchase of certain improvements and additions to Newfoundland Power’s property (extension of a distribution feeder on the Avalon Peninsula to meet the temporary service requirements of Vale Inco Newfoundland & Labrador Limited, a division of Vale Inco) pursuant to ss. 41(3) of the Act.

Decision:

1.       The proposed capital expenditure of $330,500 to proceed with the construction of the improvements and additions to Newfoundland Power’s distribution feeder along Route 101 in Long Harbour is approved.

2.       Newfoundland Power shall pay all the expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

January 28, 2010

 

 

Nalcor Energy                                                                                                        P.U. 5 (2010)

Application:

Application for an order to establish the terms of a water management agreement between Nalcor Energy and Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited for the Churchill River, Labrador. (Intervenor Costs)

Decision:

1.       No order in relation to costs will be made at this time.

Date Issued:

January 29, 2010

 

 

Nalcor Energy                                                                                                        P.U. 6 (2010)

Application:

Application for an order to establish the terms of a water management agreement between Nalcor Energy and Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited for the Churchill River, Labrador. (Claims of Confidentiality)

Decision:

1.       The Guaranteed Winter Availability Contract and the Shareholders’ Agreement will be placed on the record but will be considered to be confidential.

2.       The terms and conditions of the release of documents considered confidential will be determined by the Board on a receipt of a request for disclosure.

Date Issued:

February 4, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                      P.U. 7 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of:

                                                              i.      revised distribution line cost per metre for Contributions in Aid of Construction (CIAC’s);

                                                            ii.      revised distribution plant upgrade cost for CIAC’s; and

                                                          iii.      revised CIAC cost factors.

Decision:

1.       The revised cost factors submitted with the Application and contained in Schedules “A”, “B”, “C” and “D” attached to this Order are approved to be used in the calculation of all CIAC’s with effect from March 3, 2010, and, where advantageous to customers of Newfoundland Power, on all CIAC’s quoted but unpaid as of March 3, 2010.

2.       Newfoundland Power submit a revised CIAC Policy in its entirety incorporating the revisions approved herein.

Date Issued:

February 24, 2010

 

 

Nalcor Energy                                                                    P.U. 8 (2010)    Reason for Decision

Application:

Application for an order to establish the terms of a water management agreement between Nalcor Energy and Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited for the Churchill River, Labrador. (Final Order)

Decision:

1.       The terms of the water management agreement between Nalcor Energy and Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited, attached as Schedule A, are established.

2.       The parties may apply to the Board for an order in relation to costs within 30 days of the date of the Board’s Reasons for Decision in respect of this Order.

3.       Nalcor Energy shall pay all the expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

March 9, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro                                                                     P.U. 9 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of a contribution in aid of construction for a three-phase line extension to serve the College of the North Atlantic campus located at Labrador City, pursuant to ss. 41(5) of the Act.

Decision:

1.       The Board approves the contribution in aid of construction of Two hundred seventy-two thousand six hundred fifty-one dollars and fifteen cents ($272,651.15) including HST, as calculated under the Policy for the supply of three-phase electrical service to one general service customer, the College of the North Atlantic campus located at Labrador City, as requested by the provincial Department of Transportation and Works, pursuant to ss. 41(5) of the Act.

2.       Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

April 9, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                    P.U. 10 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of a contribution in aid of construction for a three-phase extension to serve Central Newfoundland Waste Management Authority, pursuant to ss. 41(5) of the Act.

Decision:

1.       The contribution in aid of construction of $162,660.42, excluding HST, as proposed by Newfoundland Power to provide three-phase service to a waste management facility near the Town of Norris Arm for the Central Newfoundland Waste Management Authority is approved.

2.       Newfoundland Power shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

April 9, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                    P.U. 11 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of the balance in the Weather Normalization Reserve as of December 31, 2009 pursuant to ss. 69(3) and 78 of the Act.

Decision:

1         The Board approves Newfoundland Power’s Weather Normalization Reserve of a negative balance of $3,918,970 as of December 31, 2009, pursuant to ss. 69(3) and 78 of the Act.

2         Newfoundland Power shall pay all costs and expenses of the Board in connection with this Application.

Date Issued:

April 12, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                    P.U. 12 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of an automatic adjustment formula for fixing and determining the rate of return on rate base for Newfoundland Power.

Decision:

1.       The risk free rate used to calculate the forecast cost of equity for use in the Automatic Adjustment Formula to establish Newfoundland Power’s annual rate of return on rate base for 2011 and 2012 shall be determined by adding:

i)        the average of the 3-month and 12-month forecast of 10-year Government of Canada Bonds as published by Consensus Forecasts in the preceding November; and

ii)      the average observed spread between 10-year and 30-year Government of Canada Bonds for all trading days in the preceding October.

2.   Newfoundland Power shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

April 20, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro                                                                   P.U. 13 (2010)

Application:

Application for the deferred recovery of 2010 costs associated with an energy conservation program.

Decision:

1.       The deferred recovery of 2010 costs related to the Conservation Plan, estimated to be $2.3 million is approved.

2.       Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

May 12, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                    P.U. 14 (2010)

Application:

Approval of a contribution in aid of construction (“CIAC”) for a three-phase supply for the Long Range Regional Economic Development Board.

Decision:

1.       The contribution in aid of construction of Two hundred three thousand three hundred thirty-two dollars and thirty-nine cents ($203,332.39) excluding HST, as proposed by Newfoundland Power to provide a three-phase supply to the area between the communities of McKay’s and Maidstone for the Long Range Regional Economic Development Board is approved.

2.       Newfoundland Power shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

May 28, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                    P.U. 15 (2010)

Application:

Approval of a contribution in aid of construction (“CIAC”) for a line extension to serve Domestic Customers residing in the Gambo Pond Cottage Area near the Community of Gambo.

Decision:

1.       The Board approves the Non-Refundable CIAC of Two thousand five hundred forty-six dollars and forty-six cents ($2,504.46), excluding HST, as calculated under the Policy to apply to Domestic Customers located in the Cottage Area known as Gambo Pond, pursuant to ss. 41(5) of the Act.

2.       Newfoundland Power shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

May 28, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                    P.U. 15 (2010) Amended

Application:

Approval of a contribution in aid of construction (“CIAC”) for a line extension to serve Domestic Customers residing in the Gambo Pond Cottage Area near the Community of Gambo.

Decision:

1.       The Board approves the Non-Refundable CIAC of Two thousand five hundred forty-six dollars and forty-six cents ($2,504.46), excluding HST, as calculated under the Policy to apply to Domestic Customers located in the Cottage Area known as Gambo Pond, pursuant to ss. 41(5) of the Act.

2.       Newfoundland Power shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

May 28, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro                                                                   P.U. 16 (2010)

Application:

Approval of the construction of a terminal station at Long Harbour, an extension to transmission line TL-208, and approval of a customer contribution associated with the project.

Decision:

1.       The proposed capital expenditure of $14.8 million for construction of the terminal station at Long Harbour and the extension to transmission line TL-208 is approved.

2.       The contribution from the customer, Vale Inco, in the amount of the final capital cost of the project is approved.

3.       Hydro shall pay all expenses of the  Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

May 28, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                    P.U. 17 (2010)

Application:

Approval of a capital expenditure Allowance for Unforeseen Requirements for the construction and purchase of certain improvements and additions to its property.

Decision:

1.       The addition of a supplementary amount of $4,200,000 to the Allowance for Unforeseen Items approved in Order No. P.U. 41(2009) is approved.

2.       Newfoundland Power shall pay all the expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

May 28, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro                                                                   P.U. 18 (2010)

Application:

Approval of the Rate Stabilization Plan component of the rates to be charged to Newfoundland Power Inc.

Decision:

1.       The rates to be charged by Hydro to Newfoundland Power, as set out in Schedule “A” to this Order, to be effective for electrical consumption on or after July 1, 2010, are approved.

2.       Hydro shall pay the expenses of the Board incurred in connection with this matter.

Date Issued:

June 18, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                    P.U. 19 (2010)

Application:

Approval of:

(i)     the rate stabilization and municipal tax adjustments to be applied to the rates of Newfoundland Power Inc. for the period July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011; and

(ii)   a schedule of rates, tolls and charges incorporating the rate stabilization and municipal tax adjustments.

Decision:

1.       The Rate Stabilization Adjustment of 0.230 cents/kWh and the Municipal Tax Adjustment factor of 1.02474 are approved.

2.       The proposed rates to customers of Newfoundland Power, as set out in Schedule A to this Order, are approved, to be effective on all electrical consumption on and after July 1, 2010.

3.       Newfoundland Power shall pay the expenses of the Board in connection with this Application.

Date Issued:

June 18, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro                                                                   P.U. 20 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of a change in rates to be charged for the supply of power and energy to Island Interconnected customers (excluding Burgeo School and Library) and Isolated Rural customers (excluding Government departments).

Decision:

1.       The rates proposed by Hydro for its Island Interconnected customers (Rate Class 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 and 4.1) and Isolated Rural customers (Rate Class 1.2D, 2.1D, 2.2D and 4.1D), to be effective on all electrical consumption on and after July 1, 2010, as set out in Schedule A to this Order, are approved.

2.       Hydro shall pay the expenses of the Board incurred in connection with this Application.

Date Issued:

June 29, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro                                                                   P.U. 21 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of a capital expenditure allowance for unforeseen requirements for the construction and purchase of certain improvements and additions to its property.

Decision:

1.       The Board approves an additional amount of $693,800 to be added to the Allowance for Unforeseen Items account approved in Order No. P.U. 1 (2010).

2.       Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application

Date Issued:

July 7, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                    P.U. 22 (2010)

Application:

Approval of:a contribution in aid of construction for Cottage Area Customers located on the Witless Bay Line

Decision:

1.       The Board approves the Non-Refundable CIAC of Four thousand two hundred nine dollars and seventy-one cents ($4,209.71), excluding HST, as calculated under the Policy to apply to Domestic Customers located in the Cottage Area known as Witless Bay Line  (Phase 3).

2.       Newfoundland Power shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

July 6, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro                                                                   P.U. 23 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of a Contribution in Aid of Construction for a line extension to serve Domestic Customers residing in the Flatwater Pond Northeast Cottage Area near the community of Baie Verte.

Decision:

1.       The Board approves the Non-Refundable CIAC of three thousand eighty-six dollars and fifteen cents ($3,086.15), excluding HST, as calculated under the Policy to apply to Domestic Customers located in the Cottage Area known as Flatwater Pond Northeast.

2.       Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

July 6, 2010

 

 

Nalcor Energy                                                                                                      P.U. 24 (2010)

Application:

Application for an order to establish the terms of a water management agreement between Nalcor Energy and Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited for the Churchill River, Labrador. Applications for an award of costs.

Decision:

1.       The Innus of Ekaunitshit and the Uashaunnaut will be awarded costs in an amount to be determined by the Board.

Date Issued:

July 21, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro                                                                   P.U. 25 (2010)

Application:

Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (“Hydro”) for approval of the rates to be charged to Industrial customers.

Decision:

The Board finds that in the circumstances its jurisdiction to make orders in relation to how the RSP operated in prior years is limited.  Given the manner in which this matter was brought forward the Board does not have the jurisdiction to change how Newfoundland Power’s RSP operated in prior years, either in terms of the rates charged or the resulting balances.  The Board does have the jurisdiction to issue an order which sets just and reasonable rates for the Industrial Customers for 2008 and 2009, including the Industrial Customers’ RSP rates and how the Industrial Customers RSP operated for those years.  The Board also finds that it has jurisdiction to determine whether any overpayment as a result of the interim rates is to be refunded to the Industrial Customers or placed in a reserve account to the benefit of the Industrial Customers.  Given these findings it is not necessary to make a determination at this time in relation to the 2007 year-end balance or the issues raised by Abitibi.  These matters will be addressed in the context of the setting of final rates by the Board for the Industrial Customers as of January 1, 2008 and the Board’s determination in relation to any resulting balances.

Date Issued:

August 26, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro                                                                   P.U. 26 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of replacement of the jet fuel tank at Bay d’Espoir campsite, pursuant to Section 41(3) of the Act.

Decision:

1.       The proposed supplementary 2010 capital expenditure of $120,400 for the replacement of the fuel tank at the Bay D’Espoir campsite is approved.

2.       Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

September 24, 2010

 

 

Nalcor Energy                                                                                                     P.U. 27  (2010)

Application:

Application for an order to establish the terms of a water management agreement between Nalcor Energy and Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited for the Churchill River, Labrador– Quantum of costs to be awarded in the Application.

Decision:

1.       Nalcor shall pay the Innus of Ekaunitshit costs in the amount of $7,000.00.

2.       Nalcor shall pay the Uashaunnaut costs in the amount of $7,000.00.

3.       Nalcor shall pay the expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

October 12, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                    P.U. 28 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of its:

a)       2011 Capital Budget of $72,969,000; and

b)      fixing and determining its average rate base for2009 in the amount of $848,493,000.

Decision:

1.       Newfoundland Power’s capital purchases and construction projects in excess of $50,000, as set out in Schedule A to this Order, are approved.

2.       The 2011 Capital Budget for improvements and additions to Newfoundland Power’s property in an amount of $72,969,000 is approved.

3.       The average rate base for the year ending December 31, 2009 is hereby fixed and determined at $848,493,000.

4.       Unless otherwise directed by the Board, Newfoundland Power shall file an annual report to the Board on its 2011 capital expenditures by March 1, 2012.

5.       Unless otherwise directed by the Board, Newfoundland Power shall provide, in conjunction with the 2012 Capital Budget Application, a status report on the 2011 capital budget expenditures showing for each project:

                                                                             i.      the approved budget for 2011;

                                                                           ii.      the expenditures prior to 2011;

                                                                         iii.      the 2011 expenditures to the date of the Application;

                                                                          iv.      the remaining projected expenditures for 2011;

                                                                            v.      the variance between the projected total expenditures and the approved budget; and

                                                                          vi.      an explanation of the variance.

6.       Newfoundland Power shall pay all costs and expenses of the Board incurred in connection with the Application.

Date Issued:

November 15, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro                                                                   P.U. 29 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of replacement of the Diesel Generating Unit 565 and associated switchgear at Little Bay Islands, pursuant to Section 41(3) of the Act.

Decision:

1.       The proposed supplementary 2010 capital expenditure of $467,900 for the replacement of the Diesel Generating Unit 565 and associated switchgear at Little Bay Islands is approved.

2.       Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

November 23, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                    P.U. 30 (2010)

Application:

Application for an order approving the deferral recovery of certain costs for 2011, pursuant to Sections 58 and 80 of the Act.

Decision:

1.       The deferred recovery of $2,363,000 in 2011 due to the conclusion in 2010 of the Amortizations is approved until a further Order of the Board.

2.       The proposed definition of the 2011 Cost Deferral Account, as set out in Schedule “A” to this Order, is approved.

3.       Newfoundland Power shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

November 29, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                    P.U. 31 (2010)    Reasons For Decision

Application:

Application for approval of a comprehensive proposal for the 2011 adoption of accrual accounting for other post employment benefit costs for Newfoundland Power Inc.

Decision:

1.       The Board approves:
(i) the adoption of the accrual method of accounting for OPEBs costs and income tax related to OPEBs effective January 1, 2011; and
(ii) the transitional balance of approximately $52.4 million dollars be amortized using the straight line method of amortization over a 15-year period; and
(iii) adoption of an OPEBs Cost Variance Deferral Account as defined in Schedule A.

2.       Newfoundland Power shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

December 10, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                    P.U. 32 (2010)

Application:

Application for an order approving the Operation of the Automatic Adjustment Formula for 2011.

Decision:

1.   The Board approves:
(i) pursuant to Section 80 of the Act, a rate of return on rate base for Newfoundland Power for 2011 of 7.96% in a range of 7.78% to 8.14%;
(ii) pursuant to Section 58 of the Act, a revised definition of the Excess Earnings Account as set out in Schedule 1; and
(iii) pursuant to Section 70 of the Act, deferral until December 15, 2010 of the filing of an application for a revised schedule of rates, tolls and charges to become effective January 1, 2011.

2.   Newfoundland Power shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

December 10, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro                                                                   P.U. 33 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of changes in the rates to be charged for the supply of power and energy to certain Labrador Interconnected customers and related changes in the Rate Stabilization Plan Rules, pursuant to Sections 70 and 71 of the Act.

Decision:

1.   The change of the monthly amount of the 2011 automatic rate adjustment in the Rural Rate Alteration in the Rate Stabilization Plan from $47,847 to $98,295 is approved, as set out in Schedule A.

2.   The Schedule of Rates for certain Labrador Interconnected customers, as set out in Schedule B, is approved, effective January 1, 2011.

3.   Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application

Date Issued:

December 10, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro                                                                   P.U. 34 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of to install pipe blinds or other secure devices in the Holyrood Thermal Generating Station to prevent hazardous substances from entering confined spaces ensuring a safe work environment pursuant to Section 41(3) of the Act.

Decision:

1.   The proposed supplementary 2010 capital expenditure of $1,804,300 for the installation of pipe blinds or other secure devices to prevent hazardous substances from entering confined spaces at the Holyrood Thermal Generating Station is approved.

2.   Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application..

Date Issued:

December 17, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                    P.U. 35 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of a capital expenditure allowance for unforeseen requirements for the construction and purchase of certain improvements and additions to its property pursuant to Section 41(3) of the Act (the “Application”).

Decision:

1.   The addition of a supplementary amount of $1,900,000 to the Allowance for Unforeseen Items approved in Order Nos. P.U. 41(2009) and P.U. 17(2010) is approved.

2.   Newfoundland Power shall pay the expenses of the Board arising from this Application.

Date Issued:

December 21, 2010

 

 

Newfoundland Power Inc.                                                                                    P.U. 36 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of a Proposed Schedule of Rates, Tolls and Charges to be effective January 1, 2011.

Decision:

1.   The Board approves the proposed schedule of rates, tolls and charges to apply to consumption on and after January 1, 2011, attached as Schedule A.

2.   Newfoundland Power shall pay the expenses of the Board arising from the Application.

Date Issued:

December 21, 2010

 

 

 

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro                                                                   P.U. 37 (2010)

Application:

Approval of a change in rates to be charged for the supply of power and energy to Island Interconnected customers (excluding Burgeo School and Library) and Isolated Rural Customers (excluding Government departments)pursuant to Subsection 70(1) of the Act .

Decision:

1.   The rates proposed by Hydro for its Island Interconnected customers (Rate Class 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 and 4.1) and Isolated Rural customers (Rate Class 1.2D, 2.1D, 2.2D and 4.1D), to be effective for service provided on and after January 1, 2011, as set out in Schedule “A”, are approved.

2.   Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application..

Date Issued:

December 23, 2010

 

 

 

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro                                                                   P.U. 38 (2010)

Application:

Application for approval of its:
(a) 2011 capital budget;
(b) 2011 capital purchases and construction projects in excess of $50,000;
(c) estimated contributions in aid of construction for 2011; and
(d) fixing and determining its average rate base for 2009.

Decision:

1.   Hydro's proposed construction and pnrchase of improvements or additions to its property in excess of $50,000 are approved as set out in Schedule A to this Order, except that the proposed:
a. Upgrade Stack Breeching Unit 1, Holyrood is denied, with leave to reapply for approval to proceed with a revised project in accordance with the findings of the Board;
b. Refurbish Fuel Storage Facility, Holyrood is denied with leave to reapply with updated evidence; and
c. Construct Transmission Line Equipment Off-Loading Areas is denied.

2.   Hydro's 2011 Capital Budget, as set out in Schedule B to this Order, for improvements 16 and additions to its property in the amount of $ 55,046,000 is approved.

3.   Unless otherwise directed by the Board Hydro shall file an annual report with the Board in relation to its 2011 capital expenditures by March 1, 2012.

4.   Unless otherwise directed by the Board Hydro shall file, in conjunction with the 2012 Capital Budget Application, a status report on the 2011 capital budget expenditures.

5.   Pursuant to Section 78 of the Act the rate base for the year ending December 31, 2009 is hereby fixed and determined at $1,473,477,000.

6.   Hydro shall pay all costs and expenses of the Board incurred in connection with the Application.

Date Issued:

December 23, 2010

 

 

 

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro                                                                   P.U. 39 (2010)

Application:

Approval of the Rate Stabilization Plan components of the rates to be charged to Island Industrial Customers and the Consumer Advocate Application for the approval of changes to the Rate Stabilization Plan.

Decision:

1.   The Board approves on an interim basis the schedule of rates, tolls and charges as attached in Schedule A to be effective for consumption by Newfoundland Power as of January 1, 2011.

2.   The Board approves on an interim basis the Rate Stabilization Plan as attached in Schedule B as of January 1, 2011.

3.   Hydro shall pay the expenses of the Board arising from this Order.

Date Issued:

December 30, 2010





 
     
 
 
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