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· Decision · 01/16/2025
NSEB accepted Nova Scotia Power's 2024 10-Year System Outlook Report as filed, while directing NS Power not to defer planning activities pending the NSIESO transition.
AI summary
- The Board accepted the 2024 10-Year System Outlook Report (filed June 27, 2024) as an information filing under Market Rule 3.4.2, based on Evergreen IRP scenario CE1-E1-R2, which assumes a net-zero electricity system by 2035 and no Atlantic Loop.
- System peak demand is forecast to grow at 1.4% annually over the 10-year period, with a reserve margin deficiency flagged by the Small Business Advocate beginning in 2031; the Board accepted NS Power's responses to all four SBA risk areas, including peaking plant regulations, noting the December 18, 2024 Clean Energy Regulations published in the Canada Gazette provide compliance flexibilities for a gradual transition to net-zero by 2050.
- The Consumer Advocate raised concerns about the pace of the hybrid peak scenario study and regional joint dispatch study relative to 2030 targets; NS Power stated the Province holds accountability for the Hybrid Peak program and that pursuing joint dispatch is contradictory to the current NSIESO transition mandate.
- Regarding the planned 345 kV Ns Nb Reliability Intertie Project (Onslow–Salisbury, targeted 2028), the Board noted NS Power's plans to install Dynamic Line Rating devices on the L8006 intertie to mitigate icing risks raised by the Consumer Advocate.
- The Board directed NS Power not to delay or defer the Integrated Resource Plan process or system outlook and load forecasting activities in anticipation of the Nsieso assuming these responsibilities under the More Access To Energy Act, emphasizing that activities must continue uninterrupted until formally transitioned.
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What was filed
Documents filed on this day
- 96453 Board Letter re: Accepted as filed
- 96453 Board Letter re: Accepted as filed