Topic:"2025 Ace Plan" in M11689

r is currently in discussions with the Province of Nova Scotia to understand their preferred 24 approach to complete the referenced Hybrid Peak study. As noted in Figure 7 of the Path to 2030 10F 25 document submitted to the UARB as part o...

AI summary NSPI is discussing the Hybrid Peak study with the Province of Nova Scotia, aligning with the Province's 2030 Clean Power Plan and Evergreen IRP's hybrid peak approach. The Province is identified as accountable for implementing the load management program.

ation load from EV chargers and 6 home electrification, while building generation and transmission for new customers who 7 will not materialize. Both forecasts can’t be best practices. 8 Q: What do you recommend? 9 A: I recommend that the...

AI summary Testimony recommends revising NS Power's load and distribution forecasts to ensure consistency in assumptions about customer growth and electrification. The Board is urged to mandate an interim report by fall 2024, with updates integrated into the 2025 ACE Plan.

-5- load by 943 watts in winter 2022-23; therefore, reaching its target is unlikely. Second, Mr. Willson suggested that the EV charging forecast should use 0.45 kW/vehicle instead of 0.9 kW/vehicle. Mr. Wilson compared the 2024 Load Foreca...

AI summary The document discusses discrepancies in NS Power's load forecasts, including underestimation of EV charging demand and customer growth. Mr. Wilson highlights inconsistencies between load forecasts and distribution planning, urging alignment with electrification strategies. The SBA recommends incorporating smart grid data and electrification impacts, while Synapse notes areas for improving the load forecast model.

onsumption and wind speed is factored into the peak forecast model. However, NS Power did agree with the recommendation to investigate trends in increasing maximum average temperature and cloud cover. The CA suggested NS Power revise the l...

AI summary NS Power agreed to reassess the work-from-home variable in load forecasts but rejected Synapse's recommendations to revise assumptions on customer growth, electrification, and EV adoption, citing lack of data and scope concerns. It also opposed the need for an interim report on the 2025 ACE Plan, referencing the 2024 ACE Plan decision.

Date Filed: May 29, 2024 CA (NS Power) Page 1 of 6 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 References: Exhibit N-1, pp. 19, 21; Exhibit N-2, CA RIR-1, M11108; and Exhibit N-1, 2024 4 ACE Plan, M11458, p. 128, referencing “increasing weather risks,” including...

AI summary The document contains two regulatory requests (IR-1 and IR-2) addressing NS Power's load forecasting models and 2024 load forecasts. IR-1 asks about incorporating weather variables like wind gusts and cloud cover, while IR-2 seeks analysis on heating equipment impacts and program integration. References to exhibits and matter numbers (e.g., M11108, M11458) are included.

-5- load by 943 watts in winter 2022-23; therefore, reaching its target is unlikely. Second, Mr. Willson suggested that the EV charging forecast should use 0.45 kW/vehicle instead of 0.9 kW/vehicle. Mr. Wilson compared the 2024 Load Foreca...

AI summary The text discusses discrepancies in NS Power's load forecasts, electrification strategy recommendations, and stakeholder feedback. Mr. Wilson highlights inconsistencies in customer growth assumptions and electrification planning, while the SBA urges incorporating Smart Grid Nova Scotia findings and addressing net-zero building codes. Synapse acknowledges improvements but suggests revisions to the Load Forecast Report.

onsumption and wind speed is factored into the peak forecast model. However, NS Power did agree with the recommendation to investigate trends in increasing maximum average temperature and cloud cover. The CA suggested NS Power revise the l...

AI summary The CA urged NS Power to align load and distribution forecasts with updated assumptions on customer growth and electrification, requesting an interim report by 2024. NS Power rejected Synapse's recommendations to include EV adoption, solar, and RtR impacts in forecasts, citing scope limitations and resource concerns. NS Power agreed to reassess the work-from-home variable but disagreed with revising pandemic-related modeling due to data gaps.