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· Application · 06/25/2026
IESO Nova Scotia issued an RFP for a consulting engagement to develop a Phase 2 transition plan and IT/OT/cybersecurity roadmap supporting the transfer of power system dispatching and control from Nova Scotia Power by April 2027.
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- IESO Nova Scotia released a Request for Proposals (Exhibit N-17) for consulting services to plan the Phase 2 transfer of real-time dispatching and control functions from Nova Scotia Power to Ieso Nova Scotia, targeting April 2027, as mandated by the More Access To Energy Act.
- The three-stage engagement scope covers current-state discovery, development of 4–5 strategic options for control center delivery (ranging from shared services with NSP to fully independent facilities), and production of a detailed IT, OT, and Cybersecurity roadmap with CapEx/OpEx estimates and NERC CIP compliance plans.
- Proponents must demonstrate experience with control center builds, NERC CIP standards, IT/OT integration, and scaling solutions for smaller jurisdictions; the engagement must be completed with all deliverables signed off by March 31, 2026.
- The RFP notes that NSP is still recovering from a cybersecurity event, which may constrain information availability, and requires proponents to attest to their ability to handle NERC CIP-sensitive information securely.
- Pricing must be structured as a fixed fee for Stages I and II, with a range-based fee for Stage III (the transition and roadmap stage), tied to milestones and deliverables to maximize value for Nova Scotia ratepayers.
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What was filed
Documents filed on this day
- N-17 Transition Plan and IT, OT & Cybersecurity Roadmap - IESO
- 20260625-1 Hearing Transcript — 06/25/2026 (Johnny Johnston, Chris Milligan, Mike McFeters, Angie Brown)