N.B. Power turned down for 8.9% rate increase
Utility has been ordered to recalculate its numbers
"It's likely to be half of that," said Rick Williams, referring to where the 8.9 per cent rate increase proposal will end up.
Williams was acting public intervener during N.B. Power's rate hearing and said the "magnitude" of changes the EUB has ordered in the rate application looks to be significant.
"Definitely," he said.
N.B. Power's acting president Lori Clark laid out the utility's case for an 8.9 per cent rate increase during the first day of hearings in February.. (Jonathan Collicott/CBC)
On Thursday, the EUB delivered what it called a "partial decision" on N.B. Power's rates for the coming year and made it clear it found the utility's request for an 8.9 per cent increase to be deficient.
"The Board is not satisfied that the rates, as applied for, are just and reasonable," the regulatory body wrote.
Citing N.B. Power's use of stale cost data from early June 2022 in its original application for April 2023 rates, the EUB said it wanted to base its decision on more recent information the utility was forced to disclose during two weeks of hearings that took place last month.
Those estimates showed major improvements in some of N.B. Power's financial prospects for the coming year, but how much money that would strip out of its need for a rate increase is not entirely clear.
N.B. Power has been instructed to recalculate a significant proportion of its fuel and purchased power cost estimates and resubmit those along with a recalculated rate increase.
"N.B. Power is ordered to refile its 2023/2024 test-year budget with the above-noted adjustments identified, cost of service study with adjustments, proof of revenue, and the resulting rates," said the board.
N.B. Power had no immediate comment on the decision, or what its final calculation of the rate increase will be, given the changes ordered by the EUB.
"We plan to take time to review the ruling in full before responding to questions," wrote N.B. Power communications officer Dominique Couture.
N.B. Power's original application to the EUB was for a rate increase large enough to bring in $135.8 million in new revenue.
It was based on what Lori Clark, the utility's acting president, told the board was needed to cover inflation, rising interest rates and operational troubles battering the organization.
"In a single year, the cost of fuel and purchased power necessary to supply customers in New Brunswick has increased by $102.8 million," Clark told the hearing.
"This has occurred largely due to market price increases for natural gas, heavy fuel oil and electricity."
But the utility struggled to defend the trustworthiness of those numbers as the hearing progressed, given they had been put together months earlier, in early June 2022.
Original projections stale
In a pivotal moment days into testimony of N.B. Power witnesses, a lawyer for J.D. Irving Ltd., Conor O'Neil, won an admission that at least two internal updates of those projections had been put together by the utility since last June but were not shared with the hearing.
The board ordered them to be produced and the new numbers confirmed suspicions that N.B. Power's original projections were stale, and the company's revenues and expenses for next year were up to $106.4 million better than its budget showed.
But the update also revealed N.B. Power's current year has involved significant losses that have ballooned its net debt by $380 million and would add up to $30 million next year in unbudgeted interest costs.
In its partial decision, the EUB said it would add those interest costs to what the utility needs for next year, but will also subtract out at least some of the exaggerated amounts from its original budget caused by stale estimates.
Williams said it is not possible to pinpoint where that back and forth will leave the rate increase, but he believes the final figure will be known within the week, and it will not be close to 8.9 per cent.
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David Amos
The Fat Lady ain't sung yet
David Amos
Methinks somebody should ask the acting public intervener why he would not talk to or even answer another intervener's formal IR N'esy Pas?
David Amos
YO Mr Jones you have mail
David Amos
Methinks Mr Jones should report what I said to the EUB et al last week before this strange decision was made N'esy Pas?Alex Butt
Just a circus show to make people believe that the province is keeping nb power's greed in check!
David Amos
Reply to Alex Butt
Of course
David Amos
Reply to David Amos
Go FigurePartial Decision
[1] On October 5, 2022, the New Brunswick Power Corporation (NB Power) filed an application with the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board (Board) seeking approval as follows:
(a) An 8.9 percent increase in rates across all customer classes based on a revenue requirement of $2,314.6 million;
(b) The proposed schedule of rates, effective April 1, 2023;
(c) An increase of $1.00 per month in the rental fee charged for hot water heaters;
(d) An increase of $11.11 in the service call fee charged to customers for certain service calls; and
(e) Changes to NB Power's Financial Risk Management Policies and Financial Risk Management Policies to which New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation is subject.
[1] On October 5, 2022, the New Brunswick Power Corporation (NB Power) filed an application with the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board (Board) seeking approval as follows:
(a) An 8.9 percent increase in rates across all customer classes based on a revenue requirement of $2,314.6 million;
(b) The proposed schedule of rates, effective April 1, 2023;
(c) An increase of $1.00 per month in the rental fee charged for hot water heaters;
(d) An increase of $11.11 in the service call fee charged to customers for certain service calls; and
(e) Changes to NB Power's Financial Risk Management Policies and Financial Risk Management Policies to which New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation is subject.
[2] The Board is not satisfied that the rates, as applied for, are just and reasonable and will fix just and reasonable rates in accordance with the following adjustments.
[3] The Board relies on 2022/23 Q3R1 Forecast – January 2023 to March 2024 – PROMOD Output dated January 2023 (PROMOD Update) results based on commodity prices from market close of January 3, 2023, included as part of Exhibit NBP 26.01.
[4] To calculate the revenue requirement and the resulting rates for the test year, NB Power is directed to update its fuel and purchase power expense, load forecast, and revenue forecast in accordance with the PROMOD Update.
David Amos
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[5] In recognition of the effect on the total margin resulting from the calendar year contract period of the ISO New England standard offer service contracts, the Board approves a downward adjustment of $31.5 million to the Export Gross Margin for the test year, resulting from the PROMOD Update, as described in Exhibit NBP 26.01.
David Amos
Reply to David Amos
[8] The Board approves NB Power’s proposal for a uniform rate increase across all customer classes.
[9] In addition, the Board approves an increase of $1.00 per month in the rental fee charged for hot water heaters and an increase of $11.11 in the service call fee charged to customers for certain service calls.
[10] The proposed changes to NB Power's Financial Risk Management Policies and Financial Risk Management Policies to which New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation is subject are approved.
[11] This partial decision is being rendered to enable NB Power to put its 2023/2024 rates into effect promptly. The Board will issue its final decision, with reasons, later. If there are any differences between the final and partial decisions, the final decision will govern.
[12] NB Power is ordered to refile its 2023/2024 test year budget with the above-noted adjustments identified, cost of service study with adjustments, proof of revenue, and the resulting rates.
[13] Subject to the approval of the above documents, the Board will issue an order approving all rates across all customer classes, and the remaining rate schedules, and will set a time at which those rates will take effect.
Benoit Boudreau
"This has occurred largely due to market price increases for natural gas, heavy fuel oil and electricity."
I'd be very curious to see how much of that natural gas and heavy fuel oil is bought from Irving companies... Aren't you? As usual, Irving wants to be able to charge more, citing market volability, yet pay less for energy costs. Hmm...
David Amos
Reply to Benoit Boudreau Methinks the Irvings doth protest too much within the EUB N'esy Pas?
Blair Churchill
Wow, now deduct the bonuses!
louella woods
Reply to Blair Churchill
You got that right. I always thought bonuses were given for work that had resulted in increased profits for a company. NB Power executives get it for just showing up
Ben Haroldson
Reply to Blair Churchill
There ain't no shamin that crew.
David Amos
Reply to Ben HaroldsonC'est Vrai
Vladamir Smirnoff
Maybe time to slash some jobs in the ivory tower?
David Amos
Surely you jest
Don Corey
The ability (or lack thereof) of any company, organization, government dept, etc. to produce budget forecasts based on the best available information at the time is an excellent indicator of management competence.
One would expect NB Power to have thoroughly done their homework prior to these hearings, but such was obviously not the case.
They have once again put their incompetence on display.
Great work though by the EUB group!
Michael Cain
Reply to Don CoreyHiggs' government keeps surprising itself with surpluses. That would be considered the good part of incompetent forecasting, I suppose.
Don Corey
Reply to Michael Cain
I totally agree with your comment.
Samual Johnston
Reply to Michael Cain
NB Power is NB Power regardless of what party is in power.
Michael Cain
Reply to Samual Johnston Brilliant.
Rosco holt
Reply to Michael Cain
If you look at everything the government manage, they are all mismanage by incompetent (very)well paid people.
Samual Johnston
Reply to Michael Cain
So we agree the political party in power has meant nothing in the inanity of NB Power. Nice to be on the same page.
David Amos
Reply to Samual Johnston
Methinks you all knowing dudes wish to overlook the fact that I was an Intervener in this matter N'esy Pas?
Michael Cain
Reply to Samual Johnston NB Power is a crown corporation; it is as inane as the party in power.
David Amos
Reply to Michael Cain
and your favourite party as well
JOhn D Bond
Perhaps they can start sharpening the pencil with a 20% pay cut for management and eliminate all management performance bonuses. Missing targets, being over budget to name a few sins should be all the reason needed. Lets not reward failure by management.
But we need to be careful with rate hikes and make sure we are not saving a few pennies today that will cost us dollars tomorrow,
Rosco holt
Reply to JOhn D Bond
What the utility needs is getting rid of political appointment, stop giving lucrative subsidize to 6 mills, remove restrictions placed by government and stop political all interference.
Michael Cain
Reply to Rosco holt
As long as they have to report to the legislator, as a crown corporation, pretty hard to keep government out of the business.
David Amos
Reply to Rosco holt Chuck Michaels
Finally a glimmer of common sense...
David Amos
Its a mirage
Lou Bell
Appears " guestimate's " aren't acceptable . Perhaps actually sitting down and actually reviewing real costs and real revenues may be needed .
David Amos
Dream on
David Amos
Welcome to the circus
Billy Popamahovilich
EUB has some clout evidently. Why are we paying 1.62/liter and barrel prices are $72.
What a joke.
David Amos
Ask their Irving buddies
Winston Gray
Heads should be rolling in management over their inability to do their jobs effectively.
Rosco holt
Reply toWinston Gray
"A big part of the problems is government takes decisions that overrides management decisions. For ex..."
David Amos
They are all crooks
Elizabeth Thimlar
Reply toWinston Gray
Certainly the financial department needs to change……
Automatic reply: Methinks Mr Jones should report what I said to the EUB et al last week before this strange decision was made N'esy Pas?
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Methinks Mr Jones should report what I said to the EUB et al last week before this strange decision was made N'esy Pas?
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https://davidraymondamos3. Saturday, 18 March 2023 N.B. Power turned down for 8.9% rate increase | |
N.B. Power turned down for 8.9% rate increase
Utility has been ordered to recalculate its numbers
"It's likely to be half of that," said Rick Williams, referring to where the 8.9 per cent rate increase proposal will end up.
Williams was acting public intervener during N.B. Power's rate hearing and said the "magnitude" of changes the EUB has ordered in the rate application looks to be significant.
"Definitely," he said.
N.B. Power's acting president Lori Clark laid out the utility's case for an 8.9 per cent rate increase during the first day of hearings in February.. (Jonathan Collicott/CBC)
On Thursday, the EUB delivered what it called a "partial decision" on N.B. Power's rates for the coming year and made it clear it found the utility's request for an 8.9 per cent increase to be deficient.
"The Board is not satisfied that the rates, as applied for, are just and reasonable," the regulatory body wrote.
Citing N.B. Power's use of stale cost data from early June 2022 in its original application for April 2023 rates, the EUB said it wanted to base its decision on more recent information the utility was forced to disclose during two weeks of hearings that took place last month.
Those estimates showed major improvements in some of N.B. Power's financial prospects for the coming year, but how much money that would strip out of its need for a rate increase is not entirely clear.
N.B. Power has been instructed to recalculate a significant proportion of its fuel and purchased power cost estimates and resubmit those along with a recalculated rate increase.
"N.B. Power is ordered to refile its 2023/2024 test-year budget with the above-noted adjustments identified, cost of service study with adjustments, proof of revenue, and the resulting rates," said the board.
N.B. Power had no immediate comment on the decision, or what its final calculation of the rate increase will be, given the changes ordered by the EUB.
"We plan to take time to review the ruling in full before responding to questions," wrote N.B. Power communications officer Dominique Couture.
N.B. Power's original application to the EUB was for a rate increase large enough to bring in $135.8 million in new revenue.
It was based on what Lori Clark, the utility's acting president, told the board was needed to cover inflation, rising interest rates and operational troubles battering the organization.
"In a single year, the cost of fuel and purchased power necessary to supply customers in New Brunswick has increased by $102.8 million," Clark told the hearing.
"This has occurred largely due to market price increases for natural gas, heavy fuel oil and electricity."
But the utility struggled to defend the trustworthiness of those numbers as the hearing progressed, given they had been put together months earlier, in early June 2022.
Original projections stale
In a pivotal moment days into testimony of N.B. Power witnesses, a lawyer for J.D. Irving Ltd., Conor O'Neil, won an admission that at least two internal updates of those projections had been put together by the utility since last June but were not shared with the hearing.
The board ordered them to be produced and the new numbers confirmed suspicions that N.B. Power's original projections were stale, and the company's revenues and expenses for next year were up to $106.4 million better than its budget showed.
But the update also revealed N.B. Power's current year has involved significant losses that have ballooned its net debt by $380 million and would add up to $30 million next year in unbudgeted interest costs.
In its partial decision, the EUB said it would add those interest costs to what the utility needs for next year, but will also subtract out at least some of the exaggerated amounts from its original budget caused by stale estimates.
Williams said it is not possible to pinpoint where that back and forth will leave the rate increase, but he believes the final figure will be known within the week, and it will not be close to 8.9 per cent.
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David Amos
Methinks Mr Jones should report what I said to the EUB et al last week before this strange decision was made N'esy Pas?
YO Mikey Holland I just called Say Hey Mr Furey and Mr Petrie for me will ya?
David Amos<david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com> | Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 5:07 PM |
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---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail. Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:15:28 -0300 Subject: Re: Detailed Agenda - Technical Conference for Matter 529, NB Power Rate Design Who Is Mr FUREY to mute me? To: NB Power Rate Design <NBPowerRateDesign@nbpower.com Cc: "ceo@fermenbfarm.ca"<ceo@fermenbfarm.ca>, "louis-philippe.gauthier@cfib. "frederic.gionet@cfib.ca"<frederic.gionet@cfib.ca>, "Ron.marcolin@cme-mec.ca"<Ron.marcolin@cme-mec.ca>, "david.sollows@gnb.ca"<david.sollows@gnb.ca>, "hanrahan.dion@jdirving.com"<hanrahan.dion@jdirving.com>, "nrubin@stewartmckelvey.com"<nrubin@stewartmckelvey.com>, "coneil@stewartmckelvey.com"<coneil@stewartmckelvey.com>, "lmclements@stewartmckelvey. "pbowman@bowmaneconomics.ca"<pbowman@bowmaneconomics.ca>, "brudderham@stewartmckelvey. 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"paul.black@twinriverspaper. "Hoyt, Len"<len.hoyt@mcinnescooper.com>, "tyler.rajeski@ <tyler.rajeski@ "darcy.ouellette@ <darcy.ouellette@ <dan.murphy@umnb.ca>, "jeff.garrett@sjenergy.com" <jeff.garrett@sjenergy.com>, "shelley.wood@sjenergy.com" <shelley.wood@sjenergy.com>, "dan.dionne@perth-andover.com" <dan.dionne@perth-andover.com> <pierreroy@edmundston.ca>, "ryan.mitchell@sjenergy.com" <ryan.mitchell@sjenergy.com>, "sstoll@stollprofcorp.com" <sstoll@stollprofcorp.com>, "pzarnett@bdrenergy.com" <pzarnett@bdrenergy.com>, "ablair@elenchus.ca"<ablair@elenchus.ca>, "brchapman@caenergy.com"<brchapman@caenergy.com>, "McKay, Pam" <PMcKay@nbpower.com>, Dan Dionne <dan@vilsv.ca>, "Roy, Pierre" <pierre.roy@edmundston.ca>, "Gibson, Kevin"<KevGibson@nbpower.com>, HO CR - HO 4 Board Room <hocrho4boardroom@nbpower.com> Carol"<CaMurray@nbpower.com>, "Goddard, Rosmary" <RGoddard@nbpower.com>, "Stevenson, Veronique Janie" <VStevenson@nbpower.com>, "Meng, Ryan John"<RMeng@nbpower.com>, "Murray, Leanne"<LMurray@nbpower.com> On 3/13/23, David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail. > Microsoft Teams meeting > > Join on your computer, mobile app or room device > > Click here to join the meeting > > Meeting ID: 275 828 347 546 > Passcode: m4GZeq > > Download Teams | Join on the web > > Or call in (audio only) > > +1 506-406-8124,,386169888# Canada, Fredericton > > Phone Conference ID: 386 169 888# > > Find a local number | Reset PIN > > On 3/13/23, NB Power Rate Design <NBPowerRateDesign@nbpower.com >> Technical Conference for Matter 529, NB Power Rate Design >> Tuesday, March 14, 2023 >> Time 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Atlantic time >> >> NB Power is hosting a virtual Technical Conference for Matter 529, NB >> Power >> Rate Design, in accordance with the approved Filing Schedule in this >> matter. >> >> The Detailed Agenda is as follows: >> >> 1. Introductory comments >> * Applicant >> * Board staff >> 2. Topics as requested: >> * Proposed customer classes >> * Sensitivity of NB Power’s proposed classes to class cost >> allocations >> * Transitioning to new classes >> 3. New topics (time permitting) >> 4. Wrap-up >> >> NB Power Rate Design >> >> >> >> ______________________________ >> This e-mail communication (including any or all attachments) is intended >> only for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed and may >> contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you are not the >> intended >> recipient of this e-mail, any use, review, retransmission, distribution, >> dissemination, copying, printing, or other use of, or taking of any >> action >> in reliance upon this e-mail, is strictly prohibited. If you have >> received >> this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete the original >> and >> any copy of this e-mail and any printout thereof, immediately. Your >> co-operation is appreciated. >> Le présent courriel (y compris toute pièce jointe) s'adresse uniquement à >> son destinataire, qu'il soit une personne ou un organisme, et pourrait >> comporter des renseignements privilégiés ou confidentiels. Si vous n'êtes >> pas le destinataire du courriel, il est interdit d'utiliser, de revoir, >> de >> retransmettre, de distribuer, de disséminer, de copier ou d'imprimer ce >> courriel, d'agir en vous y fiant ou de vous en servir de toute autre >> façon. >> Si vous avez reçu le présent courriel par erreur, prière de communiquer >> avec >> l'expéditeur et d'éliminer l'original du courriel, ainsi que toute copie >> électronique ou imprimée de celui-ci, immédiatement. Nous sommes >> reconnaissants de votre collaboration. >> > Deja Vu Anyone??? ---------- Original message ---------- From: Margot Cragg <margot.cragg@umnb.ca> Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2022 11:52:06 -0700 Subject: Auto-reply/Réponse automatique Re: Methins everybody but the mindless lawyer Mr Furey knows why I called Chuck Firlotte again N'esy Pas Higgy?? To: david.raymond.amos333@gmail. Thank you for your email. My last day at UMNB was May 11, 2021. It has been a pleasure & privilege working for New Brunswick’s municipalities. * General questions: Contact info@umnb.ca or 506-444-2285 * Executive Director: Contact Dan Murphy at dan.murphy@umnb.ca Merci pour votre courriel. Mon dernier jour de travail à l'UMNB était le 11 mai 2021. Ce fut un plaisir et un privilège de travailler pour les municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick. * Questions générales : Contactez info@umnb.ca ou 506-444-2285 * Directeur général : Contactez Dan Murphy à dan.murphy@umnb.ca -- *Margot Cragg* Executive Director | Directrice générale Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick | Union des municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick 302-259 rue Brunswick St., Fredericton NB E3B 1G8 | Tel: (506) 444-2285 | Cell: (506) 476-5641 | www.umnb.ca ---------- Original message ---------- From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail. Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2022 15:51:58 -0300 Subject: Methins everybody but the mindless lawyer Mr Furey knows why I called Chuck Firlotte again N'esy Pas Higgy?? To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>, cvfirlotte@gmail.com, premier <premier@gnb.ca>, "blaine.higgs"<blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, "Holland, Mike (LEG)"<mike.holland@gnb.ca>, dan.murphy@umnb.ca, info@umnb.ca, pm <pm@pm.gc.ca>, "Katie.Telford" <Katie.Telford@pmo-cpm.gc.ca> Cc: NBP Regulatory <NBPRegulatory@nbpower.com>, "Mike.Comeau" <Mike.Comeau@gnb.ca>, "hugh.flemming"<hugh.flemming@gnb.ca>, "Mitchell, Kathleen"<Kathleen.Mitchell@nbeub.ca>, "louis-philippe.gauthier@cfib. 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Jones"<Robert.Jones@cbc.ca> https://davidraymondamos3. Saturday, 2 July 2022 Energy affordability, not availability, ought to be the priority of Atlantic Canada's premiers https://www.cbc.ca/news/ N.B. Power CEO fired as utility embarks on 'transformational change' Board of directors made decision to fire CEO Keith Cronkhite 2 years after he started in role Aidan Cox · CBC News · Posted: Jul 04, 2022 6:25 PM AT https://davidraymondamos3. Saturday, 2 July 2022 Atlantic premiers say decision needed soon from Ottawa on regional energy corridor ---------- Original message ---------- From: Margot Cragg <margot.cragg@umnb.ca> Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:54:13 -0700 Subject: Auto-reply/Réponse automatique Re: NB Power - 2022 Rate Design Application What about Mon Ami??? To: david.raymond.amos333@gmail. Thank you for your email. My last day at UMNB was May 11, 2021. It has been a pleasure & privilege working for New Brunswick’s municipalities. * General questions: Contact info@umnb.ca or 506-444-2285 * Executive Director: Contact Dan Murphy at dan.murphy@umnb.ca Merci pour votre courriel. Mon dernier jour de travail à l'UMNB était le 11 mai 2021. Ce fut un plaisir et un privilège de travailler pour les municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick. * Questions générales : Contactez info@umnb.ca ou 506-444-2285 * Directeur général : Contactez Dan Murphy à dan.murphy@umnb.ca -- *Margot Cragg* Executive Director | Directrice générale Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick | Union des municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick 302-259 rue Brunswick St., Fredericton NB E3B 1G8 | Tel: (506) 444-2285 | Cell: (506) 476-5641 | www.umnb.ca On 7/6/21, David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> wrote: > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Margot Cragg <margot.cragg@umnb.ca> > Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:44:40 -0700 > Subject: Auto-reply/Réponse automatique Re: YO Higgy Do you and Mikey > Holland or Chucky Firlotte the latest Chairman the NB Power Board of > Directors have any idea how offensive I found the EUB Decision in the > 497 Matter to be??? > To: david.raymond.amos333@gmail. > > Thank you for your email. My last day at UMNB was May 11, 2021. It has > been a pleasure & privilege working for New Brunswick’s > municipalities. > > * General questions: Contact info@umnb.ca or 506-444-2285 > * Events & Bulletin: Contact Kandise Brown at kandise.brown@umnb.ca > * Media inquiries: Contact UMNB President Alex Scholten at > alex.scholten@vonm.ca or (506) 292-2879 > > Merci pour votre courriel. Mon dernier jour de travail à l'UMNB était le > 11 mai 2021. Ce fut un plaisir et un privilège de travailler pour les > municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick. > > * Questions générales : Contactez info@umnb.ca ou 506-444-2285 > * Événements et le bulletin : Contactez Kandise Brown à > kandise.brown@umnb.ca > * Questions des médias : Contactez le président de l'UMNB, Alex > Scholten, à alex.scholten@vonm.ca ou au (506) 292-2879 > > > -- > *Margot Cragg* Executive Director | Directrice générale > Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick | Union des municipalités du > Nouveau-Brunswick > 302-259 rue Brunswick St., Fredericton NB E3B 1G8 | Tel: (506) 444-2285 | > Cell: (506) 476-5641 | www.umnb.ca > > > On 6/17/21, David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail. >> Perhaps you all should review all the documents that I filed in the >> 357 Matter and the two orther EUB Matters that I was barred from that >> Mr Furey and Mr Firlotte find to be oh so irrelevant >> >> Veitas Vincit >> David Raymond Amos >> >> >> Board of Directors Members >> >> Charles V. Firlotte, Chairman of the Board of Directors >> >> Charles "Chuck" Firlotte is the principal of Laurent Maxime >> Consultancy, a management consulting firm dedicated to helping >> businesses thrive. He has worked with company leaders in Canada, the >> United States and the Caribbean, guiding them through strategic >> planning and leadership development. Mr. Firlotte honed his expertise >> over the course of three-plus decades, including more than 15 years as >> President and CEO of Aquarion Company, the seventh largest, private >> water utility in the United States. He previously held positions of >> director, vice president, senior vice president and chief operating >> officer in the United States and the United Kingdom for the Kelda >> Group, a UK-based regulated utility. Born and raised on the north >> shore of New Brunswick, Mr. Firlotte earned undergraduate and graduate >> degrees from St. Thomas University in Fredericton and the University >> of Ottawa, and he is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at >> the Harvard School of Business. He serves on the board of Sacred Heart >> University in Fairfield, Connecticut, and the HAB Group, a property >> and asset management firm in the Turks and Caicos, British West >> Indies. >> >> https://charlesvfirlotte.com/ >> >> Connect with Chuck: >> cvfirlotte@gmail.com >> 203-650-9086 >> >> >> Judith Athaide >> >> Ms. Athaide is the President and CEO of The Cogent Group Inc, an >> independent, energy advisory firm. Her experience in the energy >> industry has spanned the value chain from wells to the wall socket. >> She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Honours), a Masters of Business >> Administration in Finance, a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical >> Engineering and has been awarded the designation of ICD.D by the >> Institute of Corporate Directors. Ms. Athaide serves on the Board of >> Directors of Phoenix Energy Services where she chairs the Nomination & >> Governance Committee, the Board of Trisummit Utilities where she >> chairs the Health, Safety and Environment Committee, the Board of CMG >> Limited, the Board of HSBC Canada and the Board of Sustainable >> Development Technology Canada. >> >> >> >> Anne E. Bertrand, Q.C. >> >> Ms. Bertrand hails from the Acadian Peninsula and was educated in >> French and English. She studied Biology and Law, and has been >> practicing law since 1986. In 2010, she was appointed the Province of >> New Brunswick’s first Access to Information and Privacy Commissioner. >> In that role for seven years, she oversaw government, municipalities, >> crown corporations and the private health care sector. In private >> practice, Ms. Bertrand sat as an adjudicator on various administrative >> tribunals at both provincial and federal levels, and she appeared >> before all levels of court including the Supreme Court of Canada. >> >> Ms. Bertrand has held several board positions, among which: President >> of the Conseil Économique du Nouveau-Brunswick, National Vice >> President of the Mounted Police Foundation, Chair of the New Brunswick >> Foundation for the Arts, President of the York Sunbury Law Society; >> Director of the Greater Fredericton Economic Development Corporation. >> In business, she managed her husband’s group of environmental >> engineering and consulting companies. In 2011, she was inducted in the >> Réseau des femmes d’affaires francophone du Canada for her vision and >> exceptional leadership in business and in her community. Ms. Bertrand >> was appointed in 2018 as Ad hoc Information Commissioner as well as Ad >> hoc Privacy Commissioner for Canada. >> >> >> >> Alain Bossé >> >> Mr. Bossé is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Groupe >> Savoie Inc. located in St-Quentin, NB. Mr. Bossé is in his 35th year >> with this very dynamic organization involved in the fabrication of >> value-added products and employing over 600 individuals in sawmills >> located in St-Quentin, Kedgwick, Moncton, and Westville, Nova Scotia. >> Throughout his career he served on many associations including: >> Enterprise Restigouche, Restigouche Community Business Development >> Corporation, Governor’s Council at Université de Moncton, Board Chair >> of Efficiency New Brunswick and the Economic Council of NB as Director >> and as President. He was nominated for the Alumnus of the Year in 2013 >> from the Faculty of Administration at the University of Moncton, >> Manager of the Year award in 1990 and Gilbert-Finn Manager Emeritus >> award in 2009. He is a director of Bégin & Bégin Inc., Institut de >> Recherche sur les Feuillus Nordiques, New Brunswick Forest, New >> Brunswick Business Council and Assomption Vie. >> >> >> >> Andrew MacGillivray >> >> Mr. MacGillivray is the retired President and CEO of Gay Lea Foods, a >> large Canadian dairy co-operative. He also serves as the Chair of the >> Moosehead and Crosby Advisory Boards, Director of the Saint John >> Airport and Ganong Boards, a member of the Board of the Wallace McCain >> Institute and is actively engaged in advising and supporting local >> businesses and community programs. Prior to his 12 years with Gay Lea, >> Andrew held leadership roles with both private and public companies >> including Saputo, Agrifoods, Baxter Foods and Nestle. He is a graduate >> with a BBA from St. Francis Xavier University and an MBA from York >> University. >> >> >> >> Paul McCoy, P. E. >> >> Mr. McCoy provides consulting services through McCoy Energy Consulting >> LLC. He co-founded Trans-Elect, an independent transmission company in >> 1999, and was the company’s president. Prior to Trans-Elect, he had >> spent his career at Commonwealth Edison lastly as Senior Vice >> President, and President of ComEd’s Transmission Group. Mr. McCoy has >> held numerous leadership positions in major transmission industry >> organizations and has significant experience working with state and >> federal utility regulators in the United States. He is a member of the >> Wanger Institute of Sustainable Energy Resources (WISER) and the >> Electrical and Computer Engineering Department's Board of Advisors at >> the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). He is also the Chair of >> the Board of Directors at De La Salle Institute in Chicago. He has a >> Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT. >> >> >> >> Scott Northard, P.E. >> >> Mr. Northard is President of Due North Energy Consulting, LLC, which >> provides consulting services to energy and other technology-related >> businesses. Mr. Northard retired in 2018 as Fleet Vice President, >> Nuclear with Xcel Energy Nuclear Generation Department in Minneapolis, >> Minnesota. Over the course of his more than 40 years in the utility >> industry, Mr. Northard held positions including Site Vice President, >> Vice President – Nuclear Operations, Regulatory Affairs Manager, >> Nuclear Safety Assurance Manager and various roles in finance, human >> resources, materials management and project management. Mr. Northard >> holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering from the >> University of Wisconsin-Madison. He completed the INPO Senior Nuclear >> Plant Manager course and is a graduate of NMC Nuclear Management >> Development Program at the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of >> Management and the Executive Development Program at Northwestern >> University – Kellogg School of Management. Mr. Northard is a >> Registered Professional Engineer and a former licensed Senior Reactor >> Operator. >> >> >> >> Mark E. Reddemann >> >> Mr. Reddemann retired as Chief Executive Officer of Nawah Energy >> Company after delivering the first unit of the Barakah Nuclear Energy >> Plant, located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Prior to this role, he was the Chief >> Executive Officer of Energy Northwest where he was responsible for >> providing energy services to 27 member utilities, and the reliable >> generation of electric capacity from nuclear, wind, hydro and solar >> facilities. He previously served as a vice president with Xcel Energy, >> Nuclear Management Company, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations and >> Wisconsin Electric and also served on numerous Corporate Nuclear >> Safety Review Boards. He holds a bachelor's degree in applied >> mathematics, engineering and physics from the University of >> Wisconsin-Madison and is a graduate of the Minnesota Management >> Institute at the University of Minnesota Curtis L. Carlson School of >> Management. Mr. Reddemann has served on a number of boards of >> directors including the Nuclear Energy Institute, Association of >> Washington Business, Volpentest Hazardous Materials Management and >> Emergency Response Federal Training Center, and the Tri-City >> Development Council. >> >> >> >> Barbara Trenholm >> >> Ms. Trenholm is a professor emerita at the University of New Brunswick >> (UNB) and holds an ICD.D with the Institute of Corporate Directors and >> a FCPA, FCA with CPA New Brunswick. Ms. Trenholm is currently a member >> of the Plaza Retail REIT board of trustees and the International >> Development Research Centre board of governors. She is a past board >> member of AECL and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants >> (now known as CPA Canada), past-president of the New Brunswick >> Institute of Chartered Accountants (now known as CPA New Brunswick) >> and past acting dean of the Faculty of Business Administration at UNB. >> In addition, she has chaired or served as a member of a number of >> other international, national, regional as well as local boards and >> committees. >> >> >> >> Nancy Whipp >> >> Mrs. Whipp is a FCPA, CA. She recently obtained her ICD. D. In 2018 >> she retired as the President and Chief Executive Officer of CPA New >> Brunswick where she was responsible for the merger of the CA, CGA and >> CMA accounting bodies. Prior to this appointment, Mrs. Whipp has >> served as a professional consultant for many companies in New >> Brunswick and Ontario. In addition, she provided transformational >> leadership to the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce as their CEO. >> Before moving to New Brunswick in 2009, Mrs. Whipp held various >> positions in financial management at JTI-McDonald Corp., Unsworth and >> Associates Luxembourg, KPMG, CN, BCE Inc. and Pirelli Cables Inc. Mrs. >> Whipp got her CA designation with Ernst & Young in Montreal in 1989. >> She currently is the Chair of the Board Directors of the Greater >> Moncton International Airport Authority and of the Fondation du >> Théâtre l’Escaouette and sits on the Audit Committee of the Federal >> Privy Council. >> >> >> >> Mike Wilson >> >> Mr. Wilson is CEO of the AIL Group of Companies, headquartered in >> Sackville, NB. The AIL Group is a world leader in delivering >> infrastructure solutions through manufacturing plants across North >> America, and licensees in Australia and Europe. Mr. Wilson is active >> in research and development and has developed several international >> patents. He is the past Chairman of the New Brunswick Business >> Council, Past President of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, New >> Brunswick Chapter and is also a current member of the board of >> directors for Medavie Blue Cross. In 2013, he was inducted into the >> New Brunswick Business Hall of Fame, and named “Atlantic Entrepreneur >> of the Year” in 2005.Mr. Wilson is a graduate of UNB's Civil >> Engineering program. >> >> >> >> Keith Cronkhite, NB Power President and CEO >> >> Keith Cronkhite was appointed NB Power President and Chief Executive >> Officer on April 1, 2020. A lifelong New Brunswicker, Keith has more >> than 30 years’ industry experience. He has held positions of >> increasing responsibility within NB Power operations and corporate, >> including his most recent role of Senior Vice President, Business >> Development and Strategic Planning. He is well known within the energy >> industry, and throughout his career has established strong working >> relationships with industry, government and business leaders. >> >> Keith’s vision for NB Power includes a nimble, customer-focused NB >> Power that is well positioned to serve New Brunswickers while >> responding to a rapidly changing industry. He is committed to ensuring >> the customer is at the centre of NB Power’s business decisions, and >> that the utility ensures New Brunswickers have clean, reliable energy >> at stable prices for generations to come. >> >> Keith has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the >> University of New Brunswick, has completed the Reactor Technology >> course for Utility Executives at the Massachusetts Institute of >> Technology. He holds an ICD.D with the Institute of Corporate >> Directors and is board member on the Energy Council of Canada as well >> as the Atlantica Centre for Energy. He is also a member of the >> Canadian Standards Association Technical Committee. >> >> MEDIA CONTACT: Sheila Lagacé, Communications, NB Power, 506-458-2345 >> or SLagace@nbpower.com. >> >> >> >> >> June 16, 2021 >> >> NEW BRUNSWICK ENERGY AND UTILITIES BOARD >> VARIANCE OF A DECISION >> IN THE MATTER OF an application by New Brunswick Power Corporation >> requesting a variance of the decision in Matter 357, in accordance >> with section 43 of the Energy and Utilities Board Act, S.N.B. 2006, c. >> E-9.18 and Rules 1.2.5 and 8.1.1 of the Rules of Procedure. (Matter >> No. 497) >> >> >> NEW BRUNSWICK ENERGY AND UTILITIES BOARD: >> >> Acting Chairperson: >> François Beaulieu >> >> Members: >> Michael Costello >> Patrick Ervin >> John Patrick Herron >> >> Board Counsel: >> Katherine McBrearty >> >> Counsel for Board Staff: >> Matthew Letson >> >> Chief Clerk: >> Kathleen Mitchell >> >> APPLICANT: >> >> New Brunswick Power Corporation: >> John Furey >> >> PARTICIPANTS: >> >> David Amos: >> Per se >> >> Liz Kramer: >> Per se >> >> Dr. Roger Richard: >> Per se >> >> Utilities Municipal: >> Scott Stoll >> >> PUBLIC INTERVENER: >> Heather Black >> >> A. Introduction >> >> [1] This decision arises out of an application filed by the New >> Brunswick Power Corporation (NB Power) on May 5, 2021 (Application) >> pursuant to section 43 of the Energy and Utilities Board Act, S.N.B. >> 2006, c. E-9.18 (Act) and Rules 1.2.5 and 8.1.1 of the Board’s Rules >> of Procedure (Rules of Procedure). >> >> [2] NB Power requests that the Board vary its decision of August 4, >> 2020 (Matter 357 >> Decision), by granting an extension of the time required for it to >> file an application >> regarding the first phase of the rate design process from June 30, >> 2021, to a date no later than June 30, 2022. >> >> [3] In the Matter 357 Decision, the Board directed NB Power to >> commence a new proceeding to include three distinct phases: first, to >> file an application by June 30, 2021, to address certain issues >> identified in the decision; second, to provide details of the timing >> and issues to be resolved, which would identify rate design options >> and determine the rate structure; and third, to establish and >> implement a new rate design. >> >> [4] On May 12, the Board ordered that NB Power serve the Application >> and supporting >> materials on all parties in Matter 357 and post them on its website. >> NB Power filed an >> affidavit, sworn on June 3, confirming that the Application and the >> Notice of the >> Application were posted in accordance with the Board’s Order. The Notice >> of >> the >> Application was also published on May 13 in four daily provincial >> newspapers. >> >> [5] At the hearing on June 8, Mr. Furey confirmed that NB Power >> complied with Rules 8.2.3 and 8.2.6 of the Rules of Procedure with >> respect to service and filing. >> >> [6] Written submissions were received from Mr. Scott Stoll, as counsel >> for Utilities Municipal, and Ms. Heather Black, the Public Intervener. >> >> [7] Written submissions were also received from Mr. David Amos, Ms. >> Liz Kramer, and Dr. Roger Richard. The Board finds that none of these >> written submissions addressed the merits of the issue at hand, whether >> the Board should vary the Matter 357 Decision, as described in the >> Application. >> >> B. Issues >> >> [8] The key issue in this matter is whether the Board should vary its >> Matter 357 Decision as described above and, if so, under what >> conditions. >> >> C. Analysis >> >> [9] The Board held a hearing on June 8 by video conference and heard >> oral submissions on behalf of NB Power, Dr. Richard, Utilities >> Municipal, and the Public Intervener. >> [10] Mr. Furey submitted that there are new facts since the Matter 357 >> Decision that have resulted in changed circumstances that, in the >> overall context of these rate design >> proceedings, make up sufficient grounds to vary the decision. He >> further submitted that the expected easing of restrictions, referred >> to by the provincial government as the “Path to Green”, is not the end >> of business impacts as a result of the pandemic. >> [11] Mr. Furey stated that the Board should consider the following >> “four contextual factors” in its decision to extend the time to file >> an application with respect to rate design: >> (1) In the Matter 357 Decision, the Board identified that rate design >> proceedings will move forward in a three-phase approach and that, in >> NB Power’s submission, the Board correctly characterized this first >> phase as laying a foundation for future rate design proceedings. >> (2) The Board has recognized that decisions in this round of rate >> design proceedings >> would likely have long-term impacts for all customers, in particular, >> the commercial and industrial classes. Mr. Furey submitted that NB >> Power is required to bring forward proposals with respect to customer >> classification, including an action plan for the elimination of the >> General Service II class. >> (3) Proposed changes to rate design impacts on the rates and bills of >> certain >> customers, especially in the commercial and industrial classes. >> (4) The importance assigned by the Board to the ability, through >> advocates, >> of >> under-represented customers, to make submissions, which would contribute >> to >> the rate design process. >> >> [12] Dr. Richard submitted that he had no objection to extending the >> time to file an application to June 30, 2022. >> >> [13] Utilities Municipal supported the Application, subject to two >> comments. First, Mr. Stoll expressed a concern that there may be a >> strain on the resources of some regular participants in Board >> proceedings, given the number of potential hearings within the next 18 >> months. >> >> Second, he stated that he does not wish to see this proceeding >> “languish for another year.” Mr. Stoll suggested that NB Power >> continue with any work using an “[…] incremental approach to the rate >> design process so that we don’t inadvertently end up circling back or >> redoing certain things […].” >> >> [14] In its submission, Utilities Municipal stated that it was not >> able to identify specific work, but rather requested that the Board >> seek input from NB Power about what would be possible to advance the >> proceeding during any extension of time. >> >> [15] In its reply of June 4, NB Power responded to Mr. Stoll’s >> comments, agreeing that efforts should be made to avoid overlapping of >> proceedings before the Board. It suggested that its proposed deadline >> of June 30, 2022, would accomplish that objective. It noted that, in >> the meantime, it could advance work on certain issues and utilize a >> more up-to-date budget and load data. >> >> [16] In her written submission dated May 27, Ms. Black supported the >> Application stating that she had no objection to the extension of time >> requested. Ms. Black stated that she supported the suggestion that NB >> Power file a plan to overcome what was referred to as the >> “representation gap” to ensure that, for example, residential >> customers’ interests are adequately represented. >> >> [17] Section 43 of the Act states: >> 43 The Board may review, rescind or vary any order made by it. >> >> [18] Rules 1.2.5 and 8.1.1 of the Rules of Procedure state: >> 1.2.5. The Board may in its discretion extend or abridge the time >> fixed by these Rules or by the Board, on its own initiative or in >> response to a request by a party, either before or after the time so >> fixed has expired. >> >> 8.1.1. An application to review, rescind, or vary an order under section >> 43 >> of >> the Act, or to rehear an application under section 44 of the Act shall >> contain: >> a) a concise statement of the facts; >> b) the grounds that the applicant considers sufficient, including: >> i. any error of law or of jurisdiction, >> ii. changed circumstances or new facts that have arisen since the >> close of the original proceeding, or >> iii. facts that were not placed in evidence in the original proceeding >> and that were then not discoverable by reasonable diligence; >> c) any prejudice or damage that has resulted or will result from the >> order; >> and >> d) the relief sought. >> >> [19] Accordingly, the Board has the discretion to vary its Matter 357 >> Decision by granting an extension of the time required for NB Power to >> file its rate design application. >> >> [20] In making a determination with respect to a variance, the Board >> must consider the criteria set out under Rule 8.1.1 of the Rules of >> Procedure, and owes a duty of fairness to those who are affected by >> its decisions. >> >> [21] As stated in the Matter 357 Decision, the Board needs to consider >> how the views of >> consumer groups will be represented in relation to rate design. The >> Board’s hearing >> procedure encourages public participation to provide a meaningful >> opportunity to present >> their case fully and fairly. >> >> [22] Due to the continuing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, >> the Board recognizes that some people may not have this opportunity, >> should the proceeding continue as currently scheduled. >> >> D. Conclusion >> >> [23] In light of these circumstances, the Board varies the Matter 357 >> Decision and grants an extension of time, as requested. NB Power is to >> file an application to address the issues identified as the first >> phase in the Matter 357 Decision to a date no later than June 30, >> 2022, subject to the direction below. >> >> [24] The Board directs NB Power to file a proposal to address any gap >> in relation to under-represented customers, as referenced in the >> Matter 357 Decision, by October 31, 2021. >> >> Dated at Saint John, New Brunswick, this 16th day of June, 2021. >> François Beaulieu >> Acting Chairperson >> >> Michael Costello >> Member >> >> Patrick Ervin >> Member >> >> John Patrick Herron >> Member >> >> >> >> >> >> ---------- Original message ---------- >> From: "Higgs, Premier Blaine (PO/CPM)"<Blaine.Higgs@gnb.ca> >> Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2021 18:59:09 +0000 >> Subject: RE: Matter 497 - NB Power Application for a variance of a >> decision / Instance 497 - Demande d'Énergie NB pour une modification >> d'une décision >> To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail. >> >> Hello, >> >> Thank you for taking the time to write. >> >> Due to the volume of incoming messages, this is an automated response >> to let you know that your email has been received and will be reviewed >> at the earliest opportunity. >> >> If your inquiry more appropriately falls within the mandate of a >> Ministry or other area of government, staff will refer your email for >> review and consideration. >> >> Merci d'avoir pris le temps de nous écrire. >> >> En raison du volume des messages reçus, cette réponse automatique vous >> informe que votre courriel a été reçu et sera examiné dans les >> meilleurs délais. >> >> Si votre demande relève plutôt du mandat d'un ministère ou d'un autre >> secteur du gouvernement, le personnel vous renverra votre courriel >> pour examen et considération. >> >> If this is a Media Request, please contact the Premier’s office at >> (506) 453-2144 or by email >> media-medias@gnb.ca<mailto:med >> >> S’il s’agit d’une demande des médias, veuillez communiquer avec le >> Cabinet du premier ministre au 506-453-2144. >> >> >> General Information >> For general information and answers to common questions on novel >> coronavirus please visit: >> GNB/COVID-19<https://na01. >> or >> Canada.ca/coronavirus<https:// >> information line 1-833-784-4397. >> >> >> Safety Issues >> For safety issues regarding place of employment/employer please call >> WorkSafe NB 1-800-999-9775. >> >> Compassionate requests >> Please call the Canadian Red Cross 1-800-863-6582. >> >> Non-health questions >> Please call 1-844-462-8387. 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Merci. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: David Amos [mailto:david.raymond.amos333@ >> Sent: Friday, June 4, 2021 3:56 PM >> To: Furey, John <john.furey@mcinnescooper.com> >> <NBPRegulatory@nbpower.com>; Mike.Comeau <Mike.Comeau@gnb.ca>; >> hugh.flemming <hugh.flemming@gnb.ca>; premier <premier@gnb.ca>; >> blaine.higgs <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>; Holland, Mike (LEG) >> <mike.holland@gnb.ca>; Mitchell, Kathleen >> <Kathleen.Mitchell@nbeub.ca>; louis-philippe.gauthier@cfib. >> david.sollows@gnb.ca; david.russell@gnb.ca; >> Gilles.volpe@libertyutilities. >> dave.lavigne@libertyutilities. >> <len.hoyt@mcinnescooper.com>; Callaghan, Jeffery >> <jeffery.callaghan@ >> gerald@kissnb.com; cstewart@stewartmckelvey.com; >> hanrahan.dion@jdirving.com; lcozzarini@nbpower.com; >> srussell@nbpower.com; SWaycott@nbpower.com; bcrawford@nbpower.com; >> George.Porter@nbpower.com; NBEUB/CESPNB <General@nbeub.ca>; Dickie, >> Michael <Michael.Dickie@nbeub.ca>; Lawton, John >> <John.Lawton@nbeub.ca>; Young, Dave <Dave.Young@nbeub.ca>; >> Ahmad.Faruqui@brattle.com; Cecile.Bourbonnais@brattle.com >> heather.black@gnb.ca; rdk@indecon.com; rrichard@nb.aibn.com; >> sussexsharingclub@nb.aibn.com; margot.cragg@umnb.ca; >> jeff.garrett@sjenergy.com; dan.dionne@perth-andover.com; >> pierreroy@edmundston.ca; ray.robinson@sjenergy.com; >> sstoll@airdberlis.com; pzarnett@bdrenergy.com; >> leducjr@nb.sympatico.ca; Katherine McBrearty >> <Katherine.McBrearty@nbeub.ca> >> Cc: kcronkhite@nbpower.com; Petrie, Jamie <JPetrie@nbpower.com>; >> wharrison@nbpower.com >> Subject: Re: Matter 497 - NB Power Application for a variance of a >> decision / Instance 497 - Demande d'Énergie NB pour une modification >> d'une décision >> >> Mr Furey >> >> Mr Petrie informed me out of the gate that you and your old boss >> Madame Harrison were no longer employed by NB Power So now I must ask >> the latest CEO Keith Cronkhite and the new NB Power Board (corrected) >> have they hired Harrison back to stand in Mr Petrie's stead while you >> continue to act >> against my interests and concerns under a private contract??? >> >> Veritas Vincit >> David Raymond Amos >> >> >> On 6/4/21, Furey, John <john.furey@mcinnescooper.com> wrote: >>> Dear Ms. Mitchell, >>> >>> In accordance with the Board Order dated May 12, 2021, please find >>> attached >>> the Submissions of NB Power in this matter. >>> >>> As required by the Board Order, all parties to Matter 357 are being >>> served. >>> Ms. Liz Kramer is also being served through the email address utilized >>> by >>> the Board to distribute instructions for the hearing. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> John >>> >>> [McInnes Cooper] >>> John Furey >>> Counsel >>> McInnes Cooper >>> >>> tel +1 (506) 458 1628 | fax +1 (506) 458 9903 | mobile +1 (506) 282 0380 >>> >>> Barker House, Suite 600 >>> 570 Queen Street >>> PO Box 610 Fredericton, NB, E3B 5A6 >>> >>> asst Nanette Phillips | +1 (506) 458 1629 >>> >> >> ---------- Original message ---------- >> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail. >> Date: Sat, 1 May 2021 15:21:20 -0300 >> Subject: Methinks Mr Petrie should not deny that I tried to talk to >> him before responding to his Motion from NB Power in relation to the >> Board's Decision of August 4, 2020 just before you had the writ dopped >> the last election N'esy Pas Higgy? >> To: NBP Regulatory <NBPRegulatory@nbpower.com>, "Mike.Comeau" >> <Mike.Comeau@gnb.ca>, "hugh.flemming"<hugh.flemming@gnb.ca>, premier >> <premier@gnb.ca>, "blaine.higgs"<blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, "Holland, Mike >> (LEG)"<mike.holland@gnb.ca> >> Cc: "Mitchell, Kathleen"<Kathleen.Mitchell@nbeub.ca>, >> "louis-philippe.gauthier@cfib. >> "david.sollows@gnb.ca"<david.sollows@gnb.ca>, "david.russell@gnb.ca" >> <david.russell@gnb.ca>, "Gilles.volpe@ >> <Gilles.volpe@ >> <Paul.Volpe@libertyutilities. >> <dave.lavigne@ >> <len.hoyt@mcinnescooper.com>, "jeffery.callaghan@ >> <jeffery.callaghan@ >> <rzarumba@ceadvisors.com>, "gerald@kissnb.com"<gerald@kissnb.com>, >> "cstewart@stewartmckelvey.com"<cstewart@stewartmckelvey.com> >> "hanrahan.dion@jdirving.com"<hanrahan.dion@jdirving.com>, "Russell, >> Stephen"<SRussell@nbpower.com>, "Harrison, Wanda" >> <WHarrison@nbpower.com>, "Waycott, Stephen"<SWaycott@nbpower.com>, >> "Crawford, Brad"<BCrawford@nbpower.com>, "Porter, George" >> <George.Porter@nbpower.com>, NBEUB/CESPNB <General@nbeub.ca>, "Dickie, >> Michael"<Michael.Dickie@nbeub.ca>, "Lawton, John" >> <John.Lawton@nbeub.ca>, "Young, Dave"<Dave.Young@nbeub.ca>, >> "Ahmad.Faruqui@brattle.com"<Ahmad.Faruqui@brattle.com>, >> "Cecile.Bourbonnais@brattle. >> "heather.black@gnb.ca"<heather.black@gnb.ca>, "rdk@indecon.com" >> <rdk@indecon.com>, "rrichard@nb.aibn.com"<rrichard@nb.aibn.com>, >> "sussexsharingclub@nb.aibn.com >> "margot.cragg@umnb.ca"<margot.cragg@umnb.ca>, >> "jeff.garrett@sjenergy.com"<jeff.garrett@sjenergy.com>, >> "dan.dionne@perth-andover.com"<dan.dionne@perth-andover.com> >> "pierreroy@edmundston.ca"<pierreroy@edmundston.ca>, >> "ray.robinson@sjenergy.com"<ray.robinson@sjenergy.com>, >> "sstoll@airdberlis.com"<sstoll@airdberlis.com>, >> "pzarnett@bdrenergy.com"<pzarnett@bdrenergy.com>, >> "leducjr@nb.sympatico.ca"<leducjr@nb.sympatico.ca>, "Furey, John" >> <john.furey@mcinnescooper.com> >> >> ---------- Original message ---------- >> From: "Higgs, Premier Blaine (PO/CPM)"<Blaine.Higgs@gnb.ca> >> Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:20:33 +0000 >> Subject: RE: Filing of Motion from NB Power in relation to the Board's >> Decision of August 4, 2020 Methinks Mr Petrie should have done his >> homework N'esy Pas Higgy? >> To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail. >> >> Hello, >> >> Thank you for taking the time to write. >> >> Due to the volume of incoming messages, this is an automated response >> to let you know that your email has been received and will be reviewed >> at the earliest opportunity. >> >> If your inquiry more appropriately falls within the mandate of a >> Ministry or other area of government, staff will refer your email for >> review and consideration. >> >> Merci d'avoir pris le temps de nous écrire. >> >> En raison du volume des messages reçus, cette réponse automatique vous >> informe que votre courriel a été reçu et sera examiné dans les >> meilleurs délais. >> >> Si votre demande relève plutôt du mandat d'un ministère ou d'un autre >> secteur du gouvernement, le personnel vous renverra votre courriel >> pour examen et considération. >> >> If this is a Media Request, please contact the Premier’s office at >> (506) 453-2144 or by email >> media-medias@gnb.ca<mailto:med >> >> S’il s’agit d’une demande des médias, veuillez communiquer avec le >> Cabinet du premier ministre au 506-453-2144. >> >> >> General Information >> For general information and answers to common questions on novel >> coronavirus please visit: >> GNB/COVID-19<https://na01. >> or >> Canada.ca/coronavirus<https:// >> information line 1-833-784-4397. >> >> >> Safety Issues >> For safety issues regarding place of employment/employer please call >> WorkSafe NB 1-800-999-9775. >> >> Compassionate requests >> Please call the Canadian Red Cross 1-800-863-6582. >> >> Non-health questions >> Please call 1-844-462-8387. 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P. 6000 Fredericton New-Brunswick/Nouveau- >> Canada >> Tel./Tel. : (506) 453-2144 >> Email/Courriel: >> premier@gnb.ca/premier. >> >> >> >> ---------- Original message ---------- >> From: "Russell, David (DTI/MTI)"<David.Russell@gnb.ca> >> Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:20:34 +0000 >> Subject: Automatic reply: Filing of Motion from NB Power in relation >> to the Board's Decision of August 4, 2020 Methinks Mr Petrie should >> have done his homework N'esy Pas Higgy? >> To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail. >> >> I will be out of the office until Monday, May 3rd, 2021. I will reply >> to your message at that time. >> >> Regards, >> >> David Russell >> >> >> ---------- Original message ---------- >> From: Gerald Bourque <kisspartyofnb@gmail.com> >> Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:23:40 -0300 >> Subject: Re: Filing of Motion from NB Power in relation to the Board's >> Decision of August 4, 2020 Methinks Mr Petrie should have done his >> homework N'esy Pas Higgy? >> To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail. >> Cc: NBP Regulatory <NBPRegulatory@nbpower.com>, "Mike.Comeau" >> <Mike.Comeau@gnb.ca>, "hugh.flemming"<hugh.flemming@gnb.ca>, premier >> <premier@gnb.ca>, "blaine.higgs"<blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, "Holland, Mike >> (LEG)"<mike.holland@gnb.ca>, "Mitchell, Kathleen" >> <Kathleen.Mitchell@nbeub.ca>, "louis-philippe.gauthier@cfib. >> <louis-philippe.gauthier@cfib. >> <david.sollows@gnb.ca>, "david.russell@gnb.ca"<david.russell@gnb.ca>, >> "Gilles.volpe@ >> <Gilles.volpe@ >> <Paul.Volpe@libertyutilities. >> <dave.lavigne@ >> <len.hoyt@mcinnescooper.com>, "jeffery.callaghan@ >> <jeffery.callaghan@ >> <rzarumba@ceadvisors.com>, "gerald@kissnb.com"<gerald@kissnb.com>, >> "cstewart@stewartmckelvey.com"<cstewart@stewartmckelvey.com> >> "hanrahan.dion@jdirving.com"<hanrahan.dion@jdirving.com>, "Russell, >> Stephen"<SRussell@nbpower.com>, "Harrison, Wanda" >> <WHarrison@nbpower.com>, "Waycott, Stephen"<SWaycott@nbpower.com>, >> "Crawford, Brad"<BCrawford@nbpower.com>, "Porter, George" >> <George.Porter@nbpower.com>, NBEUB/CESPNB <General@nbeub.ca>, "Dickie, >> Michael"<Michael.Dickie@nbeub.ca>, "Lawton, John" >> <John.Lawton@nbeub.ca>, "Young, Dave"<Dave.Young@nbeub.ca>, >> "Ahmad.Faruqui@brattle.com"<Ahmad.Faruqui@brattle.com>, >> "Cecile.Bourbonnais@brattle. >> "heather.black@gnb.ca"<heather.black@gnb.ca>, "rdk@indecon.com" >> <rdk@indecon.com>, "rrichard@nb.aibn.com"<rrichard@nb.aibn.com>, >> "sussexsharingclub@nb.aibn.com >> "margot.cragg@umnb.ca"<margot.cragg@umnb.ca>, >> "jeff.garrett@sjenergy.com"<jeff.garrett@sjenergy.com>, >> "dan.dionne@perth-andover.com"<dan.dionne@perth-andover.com> >> "pierreroy@edmundston.ca"<pierreroy@edmundston.ca>, >> "ray.robinson@sjenergy.com"<ray.robinson@sjenergy.com>, >> "sstoll@airdberlis.com"<sstoll@airdberlis.com>, >> "pzarnett@bdrenergy.com"<pzarnett@bdrenergy.com>, >> "leducjr@nb.sympatico.ca"<leducjr@nb.sympatico.ca>, "Furey, John" >> <john.furey@mcinnescooper.com> >> >> Received, thank you. >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail. 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"Hoyt, Len"<len.hoyt@mcinnescooper.com>, "tyler.rajeski@ <tyler.rajeski@ "darcy.ouellette@ <darcy.ouellette@ <dan.murphy@umnb.ca>, "jeff.garrett@sjenergy.com" <jeff.garrett@sjenergy.com>, "shelley.wood@sjenergy.com" <shelley.wood@sjenergy.com>, "dan.dionne@perth-andover.com" <dan.dionne@perth-andover.com> <pierreroy@edmundston.ca>, "ryan.mitchell@sjenergy.com" <ryan.mitchell@sjenergy.com>, "sstoll@stollprofcorp.com" <sstoll@stollprofcorp.com>, "pzarnett@bdrenergy.com" <pzarnett@bdrenergy.com>, "ablair@elenchus.ca"<ablair@elenchus.ca>, "brchapman@caenergy.com"<brchapman@caenergy.com>, "McKay, Pam" <PMcKay@nbpower.com>, Dan Dionne <dan@vilsv.ca>, "Roy, Pierre" <pierre.roy@edmundston.ca>, "Gibson, Kevin"<KevGibson@nbpower.com>, HO CR - HO 4 Board Room <hocrho4boardroom@nbpower.com> Carol"<CaMurray@nbpower.com>, "Goddard, Rosmary" <RGoddard@nbpower.com>, "Stevenson, Veronique Janie" <VStevenson@nbpower.com>, "Meng, Ryan John"<RMeng@nbpower.com>, "Murray, Leanne"<LMurray@nbpower.com> On 3/13/23, David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail. > Microsoft Teams meeting > > Join on your computer, mobile app or room device > > Click here to join the meeting > > Meeting ID: 275 828 347 546 > Passcode: m4GZeq > > Download Teams | Join on the web > > Or call in (audio only) > > +1 506-406-8124,,386169888# Canada, Fredericton > > Phone Conference ID: 386 169 888# > > Find a local number | Reset PIN > > On 3/13/23, NB Power Rate Design <NBPowerRateDesign@nbpower.com >> Technical Conference for Matter 529, NB Power Rate Design >> Tuesday, March 14, 2023 >> Time 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Atlantic time >> >> NB Power is hosting a virtual Technical Conference for Matter 529, NB >> Power >> Rate Design, in accordance with the approved Filing Schedule in this >> matter. >> >> The Detailed Agenda is as follows: >> >> 1. 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[6] Concerning the remaining components of the revenue requirement, the Board makes the following adjustments:
(a) Depreciation and Amortization:
1. The Board reduces the proposed amount of $368.7 million by $3.3 million relating to the Bayside Gas Turbine Project.
(b) Finance costs and other income:
1. In recognition of the impact of higher forecast interest rates and level of debt, the Board applies a manual upward adjustment of $30 million.
[7] There are no other adjustments to revenue requirement components, reflected in Exhibit NBP 20.08.