| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval of a revision to the Revised Energy Supply Cost Variance Deferral Account, pursuant to Order No. P.U. 29(2020). |
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Decision: |
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- The proposed revision to the Revised Energy Supply Cost Variance Deferral Account as set out in Schedule A, with an effective date of January 1, 2021, is approved.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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January 12, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval for an Order, pursuant to sections 41 and 78 of the Act: (a) approving its 2021 capital purchases and construction projects in excess of $50,000; (b) approving its 2021 Capital Budget of $107,452,400; and (c) fixing and determining its average rate base for 2017, 2018, and 2019 in the amounts of $2,068,754,000, $2,265,683,000, and $2,306,047,000 respectively. |
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Decision: |
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- Hydro’s proposed construction and purchase of improvement or additions to its property in excess of $50,000 to be completed in 2021, as set out in Schedule A to this Order, are approved.
- Hydro’s proposed multi-year proposed construction and purchase of improvement or additions to its property in excess of $50,000, as set out in Schedule B to this Order, are approved.
- Hydro’s 2021 Capital Budget for improvements or additions to its property in an amount of $103,986,400, as set out in Schedule C to this order, is approved.
- Hydro’s average rate base for the year ending December 31, 2017 is hereby fixed and determined to be $2,068,754,000.
- Hydro’s average rate base for the year ending December 31, 2018 is hereby fixed and determined to be $2,265,683,000.
- Hydro’s average rate base for the year ending December 31, 2019 is hereby fixed and determined to be $2,306,047,000.
- Unless otherwise directed by the Board Hydro shall file, with the 2022 Capital Budget Application, an updated overview in relation to the proposed capital expenditures for the Holyrood Thermal Generating Station.
- Unless otherwise directed by the Board Hydro shall file an annual report to the Board on its 2021 capital expenditures by March 1, 2022.
- Unless otherwise directed by the Board Hydro shall provide, in conjunction with the 2022 Capital Budget Application, a status report on the 2021 capital budget expenditures showing for each project:
- the approved budget for 2021;
- the expenditures prior to 2021;
- the 2021 expenditures to the date of application;
- the remaining projected expenditures for 2021;
- the variance between the projected total expenditures and the approved budget; and
- an explanation of the variance.
- Hydro shall pay all costs and expenses of the Board incurred in connection with the Application.
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Date Issued: |
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January 15, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, acting in its capacity as the Newfoundland and Labrador System Operator, for approval of amendments to the pro-forma Transmission Service Agreements, the rates and rate methodology and the Transmission Policies and Procedures, pursuant to sections 71 and 75 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- The amendments to the pro-forma Transmission Service Agreements, the Methodology for the Development of Rates for Transmission Service, and the NL Transmission Policies and Procedures, as filed with the Application, are approved on an interim basis.
- The rates for transmission service, as set out in Schedule A to this Order, are approved on an interim basis, effective January 25, 2021.
- The rates for transmission service when the Labrador-Island Link comes on-line are approved, as filed, on an interim basis, and Hydro shall file an application at least seven days before these rates are to become effective, setting out the rates and the proposed effective date of these rates.
- Hydro shall pay the expenses of the Board incurred in connection with this matter.
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Date Issued: |
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January 25, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, of a revised Power Service Agreement, a Firm Energy Power Purchase Agreement, and a Second Amended and Restated Capacity Assistance Agreement between Hydro and Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited, pursuant to sections 70, 71 and 80 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- The Power Service Agreement as set out in Schedule A to this Order is approved.
- The Firm Energy Power Purchase Agreement as set out in Schedule B to this Order is approved.
- The Second Amended and Restated Capacity Assistance Agreement as set out in Schedule C to this Order is approved and the reporting requirements set out in Order No. P.U. 40(2018) are continued.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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January 26, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval to continue the current Island Industrial Customer rates pursuant to sections 70(1) and 71 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- The January 1, 2021 Rate Stabilization Plan adjustments for Island Industrial Customers is delayed until a further Order of the Board.
- The current Island Industrial Customer rates are continued until further order of the Board.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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January 28, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval pursuant to sections 70(1) and 76 of the Act, for the approval of the 2021 Island Industrial Customer Rate Stabilization Plan Adjustments in accordance with the Rate Stabilization Plan Rules. |
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Decision: |
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- The forecast of 1,174,603 barrels to be used in the calculation of the Island Industrial Customer Fuel Price Projection and Island Industrial Customer RSP Fuel Rider for 2021 is approved.
- The transfer of the remaining Island Industrial Customer 2017 GRA Cost Recovery Rider balance as of December 31, 2020 of $271,092 into the Island Industrial Customer RSP Current Plan and the conclusion of the Island Industrial Customer 2017 GRA Cost Recovery Rider effective January 31, 2021 is approved.
- The debit transfer of $2,476,684 to the Island Industrial Customer RSP Current Plan balance as of December 31, 2020 is approved.
- The Island Industrial Customer one-time bill credit in the amount of $2,476,684 to be allocated by customer based on 2020 energy ratios and reflected on Island Industrial Customer bills issued in March 2021 is approved.
- The Island Industrial Customer rates to be effective on all electrical consumption on and after February 1, 2021, as set out in Schedule A to this Order, are approved.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from the Application.
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Date Issued: |
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February 25, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Approval of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro's Network Additions Policy for the Labrador Interconnected system. |
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Decision: |
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- The Network Additions Policy for the Labrador Interconnected system, as set out in Schedule A to this Order is approved, effective April 1, 2021.
- Hydro shall file a report on or before July 1, 2021 with respect to the feasibility of the addition of a Non-Firm Rate option to the Network Additions Policy.
- Hydro shall file a report on or before July 1, 2023 setting out recommendations with respect to the transition to the “But For” approach as of January 1, 2024.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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March 17, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval of an amendment to the Reliability and Resource Adequacy Deferral Account Definition pursuant to sections 58 and 80 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- The proposed amendment to the Reliability and Resource Adequacy Deferral Account Definition for certain costs related to the “Assessment to Determine the Potential Longer Term Viability of the Holyrood Thermal Generating Station”, as set out in Schedule A, is approved.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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March 24, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval of two exceptions to financial reporting requirements relating to the Muskrat Falls Power Purchase Agreement and the deferral and recovery of capital-related overhead costs, pursuant to section 58 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- Hydro's proposal to deviate from IFRS, using IFRS 14 - Regulatory Deferral Accounts, to allow recognition of expenses related to the purchase of pre-commissioning energy in accordance with the terms of the Muskrat Falls Power Purchase Agreement is approved.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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March 26, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland Power Inc. |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland Power Inc. for an Order pursuant to sections 41 and 78 of the Act: (a) approving a 2021 Capital Budget of $111,298,000; (b) approving certain capital expenditures related to multi-year projects commencing in 2021; and (c) fixing and determining a 2019 rate base of $1,153,556,000; and Order No. P.U. 37(2020) in relation to Newfoundland Power Inc.'s 2021 Capital Budget Application; and Newfoundland Power's request for approval of proposed expenditures associated with a new substation for St. John's North-Portugal Cove. |
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Decision: |
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- Newfoundland Power's proposed capital expenditures associated with the new St. John's North-Portugal Cove substation, in the amount of $6,794,000, are approved.
- Newfoundland Power's 2021 Capital Budget for improvements or additions to its property approved in Order No. P.U. 37(2020) is amended, as set out in Schedule A to this Order.
- Newfoundland Power shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this application.
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Date Issued: |
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March 26, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for an Order approving, pursuant to sections 41 and 78 of the Act: (a) its 2021 capital purchases and construction projects in excess of $50,000; (b) its 2021 Capital Budget; and (c) its average rate base for 2017, 2018, and 2019; and Order No. P.U. 2(2021) in relation to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro's 2021 Capital Budget Application; and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro's request for approval of proposed expenditures associated with a project to replace personal computers and a project to replace a diesel genset at Nain. |
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Decision: |
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- Hydro's proposed capital expenditures for the Replace Hydro Personal Computers 2021 project, in the amount of $905,400 in 2021, and the Diesel Genset Replacements 2021-2022 project,in the amount of $2,560,600 in 2021 and $525,000 in 2022, are approved.
- Hydro's multi-year construction and purchase of improvements or additions to its property in excess of $50,000 to begin in 2021 approved in Order No. P.U. 2(2021) are amended, as set out in Schedule A to this Order.
- Hydro's 2021 Capital Budget for improvements or additions to its property approved in Order No. P.U. 2(2021) is amended, as set out in Schedule B to this Order.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this application
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Date Issued: |
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March 29, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland Power Inc. |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland Power Inc. for an Order pursuant to sections 41 and 78 of the Act: (a) approving a 2021 Capital Budget of $111,298,000; (b) approving certain capital expenditures related to multi-year projects commencing in 2021; and (c) fixing and determining a 2019 rate base of $1,153,556,000; and Order No. P.U. 37(2020) in relation to Newfoundland Power Inc.'s 2021 Capital Budget Application; and Newfoundland Power's request for approval of proposed capital expenditures, in the amount of approximately $31.6 million, to replace its customer service system. |
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Decision: |
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- Newfoundland Power’s proposed capital expenditures to replace its customer service system, in the amount of $9,903,000 in 2021, $15,826,000 in 2022 and $5,917,000 in 2023, are approved.
- Newfoundland Power’s multi-year construction and purchase of improvements or additions to its property to begin in 2021 approved in Order No. P.U. 37(2020) are amended, as set out in Schedule A to this Order.
- Newfoundland Power’s 2021 Capital Budget for improvements or additions to its property approved in Order Nos. P.U. 37(2020) and P.U. 10(2021) is amended, as set out in Schedule B to this Order.
- Newfoundland Power shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this application.
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Date Issued: |
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April 7, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland Power Inc. |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland Power Inc. for approval of the balance in the Weather Normalization Reserve as of December 31, 2020 pursuant to sections 69(3) and 78 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- Newfoundland Power's Weather Normalization Reserve of a positive balance of $3,733,507 as of December 31, 2020 is approved.
- Newfoundland Power shall pay all costs and expenses of the Board in connection with this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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April 13, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland Power Inc. |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland Power Inc. for approval of the disposition of the 2020 balance in the 2020 Demand Management Incentive Account pursuant to sections 58 and 80 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- The disposition of the 2020 balance in the Demand Management Incentive Account and related income tax effects by means of a debit in the amount of $1,431,126 to the Rate Stabilization Account as of March 31, 2021 is approved.
- Newfoundland Power shall pay the expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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April 13, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for recovery of the 2020 balances in (i) the Isolated Systems Supply Cost Variance Deferral Account, (ii) the Revised Energy Supply Cost Variance Deferral Account, and (iii) the Holyrood Conversion Rate Deferral Account, pursuant to sections 70(1) and 80 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- The balances in the Revised Energy Supply Cost Variance Deferral Account, the Holyrood Conversion Rate Deferral Account and the Isolated Systems Supply Cost Variance Deferral Account for 2020 are approved.
- Hydro’s proposals for the allocation by customer class of the balances in the Revised Energy Supply Cost Variance Deferral Account, the Holyrood Conversion Rate Deferral Account and the Isolated Systems Supply Cost Variance Deferral Account for 2020 are approved.
- Hydro’s proposal to recover the amounts allocated to Newfoundland Power and the Island Industrial customers through a transfer of balances to the respective RSP Current Plans effective March 31, 2021, with recovery from Newfoundland Power and the Island Industrial customers starting July 1, 2021 and January 1, 2022, respectively, is approved.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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May 12, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval of two exceptions to financial reporting requirements relating to the Muskrat Falls Power Purchase Agreement and the deferral and recovery of capital-related overhead costs, pursuant to section 58 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- Hydro’s proposal to defer and recover capital-related overhead costs beginning on January 1, 2022 through the establishment of a deferral account under IFRS 14 is accepted.
- Hydro shall file, for approval, the proposed Capitalized Overhead Deferral Account definition, including evidence to support the proposed methodology and capitalization rate, as part of its general rate application.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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May 20, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval of a capital expenditure to supplement the 2021 Allowance for Unforeseen Items for the construction and purchase of certain improvements and additions to its property pursuant to section 41 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- The addition of a supplementary amount of $108,000 to the 2021 Allowance for Unforeseen Items is approved.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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May 20, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval of a capital expenditure for the overhaul of Holyrood Thermal Generating Station Unit 1 Boiler Feed Pump East pursuant to section 41 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- The proposed capital expenditure, estimated to be $443,000, for the overhaul of the Holyrood TGS Unit 1 Boiler Feed Pump East is approved.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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May 26, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro of a contribution towards the cost of improvements from Iron Ore Company of Canada pursuant to section 41 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- The contribution of an amount equal to the final capital cost of circuit breaker replacement and associated protection for IOC-specific lines in Wabush, NL from Iron Ore Company of Canada is approved.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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May 31, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval of a capital expenditure to purchase Diesel Generator Unit 2102 for Charlottetown, Labrador pursuant to section 41 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- The proposed capital expenditure in the amount of $350,000 for the purchase of diesel generator Unit 2102 for Charlottetown, Labrador is approved.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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June 10, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro in relation to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro’s 2021 Capital Budget; and an application for costs by the communities of Sheshatshiu, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Wabush and Labrador City. |
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Decision: |
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- The costs of the Labrador Interconnected Group are fixed at $9,866.01, exclusive of HST.
- Hydro shall, within thirty days, pay costs to the Labrador Interconnected Group in the amount of $9,866.01.
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Date Issued: |
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June 17, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Approval of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro’s for approval, pursuant to sections 70(1) and 71 of the Act, of the Rate Stabilization Plan and Conservation and Demand Management Cost Recovery Rate Adjustments to be charged to Newfoundland Power Inc. |
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Decision: |
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- The proposal to use 447,114 barrels of No. 6 fuel in the calculation of the Utility Rate Stabilization Plan Fuel Rider is approved for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
- The proposed Utility rates to be effective on all electrical consumption on and after July 1, 2021, set out in Schedule A to this Order, are approved.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from the Application.
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Date Issued: |
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June 18, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland Power Inc. |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland Power Inc. pursuant to sections 70 and 71 of the Act for approval of: (i) revised rate stabilization and municipal (i) tax adjustments for the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022; (ii) a revised schedule of rates, tolls and charges; and (iii) revisions to the Rate Stabilization Clause. |
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Decision: |
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- The Rate Stabilization Adjustment of 0.329 cents per kWh and the Municipal Tax Adjustment Factor of 1.02559 for the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 is approved.
- The Schedule of Rates, Tolls and Charges as set out in Schedule A to this Order, to be effective on all electrical consumption on and after July 1, 2021, including the revised Rate Stabilization Clause, is approved.
- Newfoundland Power shall pay the expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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June 29, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval of a change in rates to be charged to its Island Interconnected, L'Anse au Loup and Isolated Rural customers. |
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Decision: |
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- The Schedule of Rates, Tolls and Charges as set out in Schedule A to this Order, to be effective on all electrical consumption on and after July 1, 2021, is approved.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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June 30, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for the approval of a change in the CDM Cost Recovery Adjustment to be charged to Island Industrial customers effective July 1, 2021. |
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Decision: |
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- The proposed Island Industrial customer rates, to be effective on all electrical consumption on and after July 1, 2021, as set out in Schedule A to this Order, are approved.
- Hydro shall pay the expenses of the Board incurred in connection with this matter.
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Date Issued: |
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July 13, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland Power Inc. |
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Application: |
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A general rate application by Newfoundland Power Inc. to establish customer electricity rates for 2022-2023. |
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Decision: |
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- The intervenors in the Application are as set out in Schedule A to this Order.
- The Schedule of Dates for the Application shall be as set out in Schedule B to this Order and may be amended by the direction of the Board.
- The Rules of Procedure for the Application shall be as set out in Schedule C to this Order.
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Date Issued: |
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July 19, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval of a capital expenditure to construct an interconnection between Star Lake Terminal Station and Valentine Terminal Station to provide service to Marathon Gold Corporation pursuant to section 41 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- Hydro’s proposed construction of an interconnection and associated upgrades between the Star Lake Terminal Station and the Valentine Terminal Station Project mine site to allow for service to Marathon Gold Corporation, with an estimated capital cost of $3,479,300 in 2021, $12,281,700 in 2022 and $53,600 in 2023, for a total of $15,814,600, excluding HST, is approved.
- The contribution by Marathon Gold Corporation of an amount equal to the capital cost of the work described within the Application is approved.
- Hydro shall pay the expenses of the Board incurred in connection with this matter.
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Date Issued: |
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August 18, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval of a capital expenditure to purchase a diesel generating unit for the Ramea Diesel Generating Station pursuant to section 41 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- The proposed capital expenditure in the amount of $2,436,800 for the purchase of a diesel generator unit for the Ramea Diesel Generating Station is approved.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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August 20, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland Power Inc. |
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Application: |
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An application by Newfoundland Power Inc. for an Order pursuant to sections 41 and 78 of the Act: (a) approving a 2021 Capital Budget of $111,298,000; (b) approving certain capital expenditures related to multi-year projects commencing in 2021; and (c) fixing and determining a 2019 rate base of $1,153,556,000; and Order No. P.U. 37(2020) in relation to Newfoundland Power Inc.'s 2021 Capital Budget Application; and Order No. P.U. 12 (2021) issued on April 7, 2021 in relation to Newfoundland Power Inc.'s proposed capital expenditures to replace its customer service system, in the amount of $9,903,000 in 2021, $15,826,000 in 2022, and $5,917,000 in 2023; and an application by the Consumer Advocate, Dennis Browne, Q.C., for an order pursuant to subsections 100(3) and 118(2) of the Act staying Order No. P.U. 12 (2021). |
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Decision: |
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- The Consumer Advocate’s request for a stay pending a final determination of the Court of Appeal of Newfoundland in the Consumer Advocate’s appeal of Order No. P.U. 12(2021), is dismissed.
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Date Issued: |
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September 15, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro / Newfoundland Power Inc. |
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Application: |
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An application filed by Newfoundland Power Inc. on December 16, 2020 for approval of, among other things, supplemental 2021 capital expenditures related to the construction of an electric vehicle charging network associated with the implementation of new electrification programming set out in the joint utility Electrification, Conservation and Demand Management Plan 2021-2025; and an application filed by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro June 16, 2021 for approval of, among other things, supplemental 2021 capital expenditures related to the construction of an electric vehicle charging network associated with the implementation of new electrification programming set out in the joint utility Electrification, Conservation and Demand Management Plan 2021-2025; and the application by Newfoundland Power Inc. and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval of 2021 capital expenditures for electric vehicle charging stations pursuant to section 41 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- Newfoundland Power Inc.’s proposed supplemental 2021 capital expenditure for the deployment of EV charging stations, in the amount of approximately $1.5 million, is approved.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro’s proposed supplemental 2021 capital expenditure for the deployment of EV charging stations, in the amount of $1.6 million, is approved.
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Date Issued: |
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September 29, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro / Newfoundland Power Inc. |
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Application: |
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An application filed by Newfoundland Power Inc. on December 16, 2020 for approval of, among other things, supplemental 2021 capital expenditures related to the construction of an electric vehicle charging network associated with the implementation of new electrification programming set out in the joint utility Electrification, Conservation and Demand Management Plan 2021-2025; and an application filed by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro June 16, 2021 for approval of, among other things, supplemental 2021 capital expenditures related to the construction of an electric vehicle charging network associated with the implementation of new electrification programming set out in the joint utility Electrification, Conservation and Demand Management Plan 2021-2025; and the application by Newfoundland Power Inc. and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval of 2021 capital expenditures for electric vehicle charging stations pursuant to section 41 of the Act. |
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Date Issued: |
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October 18, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval of a Second Amended and Restated Pilot Agreement for the Optimization of Hydraulic Resources pursuant to section 3(b)(iii) of the EPCA and sections 70 and 76 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- The Second Amended and Restated Pilot Agreement for the Optimization of Hydraulic Resources is approved.
- Hydro shall continue to provide updates on its Ponding and Spill Energy activities as part of its quarterly reporting to the Board during the period that the Second Amended and Restated Pilot Agreement for the Optimization of Hydraulic Resources is in effect.
- Hydro shall file, as part of its application for approval of a final agreement for the optimization of hydraulic resources, a report summarizing its experience related to Ponding and Spill Energy activities during the pilot period as well as any measures taken to enhance the effectiveness of these activities.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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November 8, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval of an interruptible load service agreement with
Labrador Lynx Limited.
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Decision: |
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- The proposed Interruptible Load Service Agreement with Labrador Lynx Limited, to be effective from December 1, 2021 through to the earlier of March 31, 2022 or the in-service date of Transmission Line L1303, is approved.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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November 19, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for of new deferral accounts, changes to existing deferral accounts, and an accounting deviation, associated with the commissioning of the Muskrat Falls Project, pursuant to section 58 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- The proposal to establish an account to defer payments under the Muskrat Falls Project agreements, rate mitigation funding, project cost recovery from customers and supply cost variances is approved, and Hydro shall file for the approval of the Board a Supply Cost Variance Deferral Account definition reflecting the determinations of the Board in this Order, to be effective on the date upon which Hydro is required to begin payments under the Muskrat Falls Power Purchase Agreement.
- The proposals related to the discontinuance of the Rate Stabilization Plan, the Revised Energy Supply Cost Variance Deferral Account, the Isolated Systems Supply Cost Variance Deferral Account and the Holyrood Conversion Rate Deferral Account are not approved, and Hydro shall file for the approval of the Board revised RSP Rules and Revised Energy Supply Cost Variance Deferral Account and Holyrood Conversion Rate Deferral Account definitions reflecting the determinations of the Board in this Order, to be effective on the same date that the Supply Cost Variance Deferral Account is effective.
- The deferral of the Holyrood Thermal Generating Station accelerated depreciation expense variance beginning in 2022 is approved, and Hydro shall file for the approval of the Board a Holyrood Thermal Generating Station Accelerated Depreciation Deferral Account definition reflecting the determinations of the Board in this Order, to be effective January 1, 2022.
- The proposed deviation from International Financial Reporting Standards to allow Hydro to recognize power purchase costs relating to the delivery of post-commissioning energy in accordance with the commercial terms of the Muskrat Falls Project agreements is approved.
- The proposed Muskrat Falls Power Purchase Agreement Sustaining Capital Deferral Account is approved to be effective on the date upon which Hydro is required to begin payments under the Muskrat Falls Power Purchase Agreement.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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December 8, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for approval of a capital expenditure to supplement the 2021 Allowance for Unforeseen Items for the construction and purchase of certain improvements and additions to its property pursuant to section 41 of the Act. |
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Decision: |
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- The 2021 Allowance for Unforeseen Items is reset to $1,000,000 effective December 17, 2021.
- Hydro shall pay all expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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December 17, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland Power Inc. |
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Application: |
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An application by Newfoundland Power Inc. accordance with Order No. P.U. 4(1997-98) to update the cost factors used in its Contribution in Aid of Construction policy. |
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Decision: |
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- The revised cost factors as set out in Schedules A, B, C and D to this Order are approved to be used in the calculation of all CIACs effective from January 1, 2022 and, where advantageous to the customer, on all CIACs quoted but unpaid as of January 1, 2022.
- Newfoundland Power shall submit a revised CIAC policy incorporating the revisions approved herein.
- Newfoundland Power shall pay the expenses of the Board arising from this Application.
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Date Issued: |
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December 20, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland Power Inc. |
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Application: |
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An application by Newfoundland Power Inc. for an Order pursuant to sections 41 and 78 of the Act: (a) approving capital expenditures for 2022 projects and multi-year projects commencing in 2022; (b) approving its 2022 Capital Budget; and (c) fixing and determining its average rate base for 2020. |
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Decision: |
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- Newfoundland Power’s proposed construction and purchase of improvements or additions to its property to be completed in 2022, as set out in Schedule A to this Order, are approved.
- Newfoundland Power’s proposed multi-year construction and purchase of improvements or additions to its property, as set out in Schedule B to this Order, are approved.
- Newfoundland Power’s 2022 Capital Budget for improvements or additions to its property in an amount of $108,121,000, as set out in Schedule C to this Order, is approved.
- Newfoundland Power’s average rate base for the year ending December 31, 2020 is hereby fixed and determined at $1,181,897,000.
- Unless otherwise directed by the Board, Newfoundland Power shall file an annual report to the Board on its 2022 capital expenditures by March 1, 2023.
- Unless otherwise directed by the Board, Newfoundland Power shall provide, in conjunction with the 2023 capital budget application, a status report on the 2022 capital budget expenditures showing for each project:
- the approved budget for 2022;
- the expenditures prior to 2022;
- the 2022 expenditures to the date of the application;
- the remaining projected expenditures for 2022;
- the variance between the projected total expenditures and the approved budget; and
- an explanation of the variance.
- Newfoundland Power shall pay all costs and expenses of the Board incurred in connection with the Application.
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Date Issued: |
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December 20, 2021 |
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Date Issued: |
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| Newfoundland Power Inc. |
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Application: |
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An application by Newfoundland Power Inc. for an Order pursuant to sections 41 and 78 of the Act: (a) approving capital expenditures for 2022 projects and multi-year projects commencing in 2022; (b) approving its 2022 Capital Budget; and (c) fixing and determining its average rate base for 2020. |
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Date Issued: |
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January 31, 2022 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for an Order pursuant to sections 41 and 78 of the Act: (a) approving capital expenditures for 2022 projects and multi-year projects commencing in 2022; (b) approving its 2022 Capital Budget; and (c) fixing and determining its average rate base for 2020. |
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Decision: |
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- Hydro’s proposed construction and purchase of improvements or additions to its property in excess of $50,000 to be completed in 2022, as set out in Schedule A to this Order, are approved.
- Hydro’s proposed multi-year proposed construction and purchase of improvements or additions to its property in excess of $50,000, as set out in Schedule B to this Order, are approved.
- Hydro’s 2022 Capital Budget for improvements or additions to its property in an amount of $84,163,400, as set out in Schedule C to this order, is approved.
- Hydro’s average rate base for the year ending December 31, 2020 is hereby fixed and determined at $2,310,559,000.
- Unless otherwise directed by the Board Hydro shall file, with its 2023 Capital Budget Application, an updated overview in relation to the proposed capital expenditures for the Holyrood Thermal Generating Station.
- Unless otherwise directed by the Board, Hydro shall file an annual report to the Board on its 2022 capital expenditures by March 1, 2023.
- Unless otherwise directed by the Board Hydro shall provide, in conjunction with its 2023 capital budget application, a status report on the 2022 capital budget expenditures showing for each project:
- the approved budget for 2022;
- the expenditures prior to 2022;
- the 2022 expenditures to the date of application;
- the remaining projected expenditures for 2022;
- the variance between the projected total expenditures and the approved budget; and
- an explanation of the variance.
- Hydro shall pay all costs and expenses of the Board incurred in connection with the Application.
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Date Issued: |
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December 20, 2021 |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro |
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Application: |
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Application by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for an Order pursuant to sections 41 and 78 of the Act: (a) approving capital expenditures for 2022 projects and multi-year projects commencing in 2022; (b) approving its 2022 Capital Budget; and (c) fixing and determining its average rate base for 2020. |
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Date Issued: |
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April 20, 2022 |
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