General
- Files are provided in searchable Portable Document Format (PDF). To view these files, you will need a PDF reader.
- Some hearings are broadcast online. Details on upcoming sessions and how to connect are available here.
- The Board regularly posts about upcoming hearings on Bluesky, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Nova Scotia Power Capital Expenditure Requests
A list of major NS Power capital expenditure requests that are currently under review, as well as approved Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plans, is available here.
Paper Hearings
Matters not requiring in-person oral hearings are listed below. Those wishing to participate in these proceedings should respond by the dates indicated in the notices.
Hearing Order - Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (M12588)
IN THE MATTER OF an application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of CI C0053699 Renewable to Retail Implementation $5,644,468...
Notice of Paper Hearing - Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (M12416)
IN THE MATTER OF an application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of capital projects CI C0068655 - LM6000 191-332 Life Extension, in the amount of $18,948,560 and CI C0073491 - LM6000 191-443 Engine Replacement, in the amount of $24,217,289 for a total amount of $43,165,849...
Notice of Paper Hearing - Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (NSIESO) (M12412)
This is a paper hearing on the proposed initial test year budget for the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator, a non-profit tasked with directing the operation of the transmission grid and ensuring the province has enough electricity to meet current and future demand.
The rates to recover these costs will be decided in a future application.
Notice of Paper Hearing - Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (M12386)
IN THE MATTER OF NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED's 2025 10-Year System Outlook Report...
Notice of Paper Hearing - Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (M12149)
IN THE MATTER OF an investigation pursuant to s. 19 of the Public Utilities Act into certain matters arising from a Joint Use Agreement between NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED and BELL ALIANT...
Oral Hearings
The following Notices provide details of upcoming oral hearings including deadlines for those wishing to participate.
January 2026
January 7 - Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (M12451) Amended
This is a public hearing on Nova Scotia Power's application to adjust electricity rates for 2026 and 2027. The proposed rate changes would affect all NS Power customers and vary by customer class.
April 2026
April 21 - Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (M12619)
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of approximately $284.0 million of its ANNUAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE (ACE) PLAN for 2026 which totals 702.1 million...