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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