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· Application · 08/21/2026
IESO Nova Scotia files Q1 2026/2027 Quarterly Report covering IRP progress, energy procurements, and Phase 2 transition planning
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- The Ieso Nova Scotia Q1 2026/2027 Quarterly Report (April–June 2026) details progress on its inaugural Integrated Resource Plan, including filing the Terms of Reference on May 22, 2026, engaging Dunsky Energy and Climate Change Advisors as technical consultant, and completing an Effective Load Carrying Capability (ELCC) study jointly with NS Power through Energy and Environmental Economics (E3).
- IRP stakeholder engagement sessions held May 19, May 28, and June 25, 2026 attracted 40–70 participants per session; IESO Nova Scotia received 17 written submissions on Assumption Set 1 and 12 on Assumption Set 2, with final IRP results targeted for Q3 2026/2027.
- On April 15, 2026, IESO Nova Scotia entered a definitive agreement with NB Power to procure approximately 100 MW of capacity from the Renewable Integration and Grid Services (RIGS) project, subsequently approved by the NBEUB on May 28, 2026 (Matter EL-002-2025); the RFP for 300+ MW of fast-acting Electricity Generation was launched July 10, 2026 following review of over 300 stakeholder comments.
- The Fee Recovery Mechanism workstream advanced through multiple stakeholder sessions with FTI Consulting and Power Advisory LLC, culminating in submission of the Fee Recovery Mechanism Application (M13007) on July 31, 2026 and NSEB initiation of a written hearing on August 11, 2026.
- IESO Nova Scotia reported no new or unexpected costs in Q1, maintained 31 full-time employees with 13 vacancies being filled, and flagged upcoming filings including IRP results, the 2027/2028 Revenue Requirement, Phase II transition expenses, and revised Generator Interconnection (SGIP) documentation.
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What was filed
Documents filed on this day
- N-1 Q1 2026/2027 Quarterly Report
- 103282 Letter IESO re: Quarterly Reports