IESO Nova Scotia filed its inaugural quarterly report with the NSEB, detailing Phase 1 and Phase 2 transition progress, energy procurement initiatives, and upcoming regulatory filings under the More Access to Energy Act.

M12859 · Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO Nova Scotia) - Quarterly Report

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Ieso Nova Scotia reported that its Phase 1 transition — covering system planning, generation interconnection, and energy resource procurement functions transferred from Nova Scotia Power Incorporated — is substantially complete, with 20 of 21 transferred roles filled and NERC/NPCC compliance responsibilities formally assumed via an April 2026 MOU amendment (N-1, p. 3).
Phase 2 (real-time dispatch and transmission grid operations) remains in planning; IBM has been engaged as primary consultant to assess implementation options, with initial implementation steps targeted for Q2 2026/2027, subject to proclamation and technical readiness (N-1, p. 4).
On the Integrated Resource Plan, IESO Nova Scotia engaged Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors, held two stakeholder sessions with approximately 80 participants, and is targeting publication of a final IRP report in December 2026, with final results expected in Q2 2026/2027 (N-1, p. 5).
Three Electricity Generation procurement initiatives are underway to address urgent capacity needs highlighted by a January 2026 all-time peak demand record: a ~100 MW agreement with NB Power's RIGS project, a 300+ MW fast-acting generation RFP with over 300 stakeholder comments under review, and a planned subsequent procurement for additional capacity and/or storage in the second half of 2026/2027 (N-1, pp. 5–6).
IESO Nova Scotia identified several upcoming regulatory milestones, including filing the IRP under s. 11(3) of the More Access To Energy Act, a fee and cost recovery mechanism application targeted for end of Q2 2026/2027 (supported by FTI Consulting), its 2027/2028 revenue requirement, and SGIP amendment recommendations to the NSEB (N-1, pp. 2, 7).

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N-1 Quarterly Report exhibits