Topic:"Capacity Market Participation" in M12663

- 20 IESO Nova Scotia's procurement budget is classified into two categories: capital and operating. - 21 The capital projects which involve site development for sale to a successful proponent are expected & lt;sup>15 More Access to Energy...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia's procurement budget is divided into capital and operating categories. Capital costs are reimbursed by successful proponents and not recovered via revenue requirement. Operating costs include managing competitive procurements, RFPs for additional capacity, and future procurement plans aligned with the Clean Power Plan and IRP.

Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO Nova Scotia) Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) Information Requests 53 • Procurement of Capacity Contract (100 MW) with New Brunswick Power. The 54 term sheet has been execute...

AI summary The document outlines IESO Nova Scotia's responses to information requests from the NSEB, including the procurement of a 100 MW capacity contract with New Brunswick Power, expected to be finalized in April 2026, and references to responses for additional capacity and fast-acting generation RFPs.

e critical system planning and resource procurement work quickly. Making progress on these issues cannot wait — indeed, we will be launching our RFP for fast acting generation in the very near future. The challenges don't stop there. We ar...

AI summary The document discusses IESO Nova Scotia's rapid progress in establishing its organization, emphasizing energy affordability and long-term decision-making for the province. It highlights the transition of responsibilities from Nova Scotia Power and the appointment of the Board of Directors in February 2025.

Interface Direction 2024 Summer 2024/25 Winter Into Manitoba TTC MW54 1,961 2,483 MW Percentage of Peak Load 66% 55% 54 Value is from the Ontario to Manitoba interface, as the total import interface calculation was more limiting. Into Onta...

AI summary The document provides information on the interface direction and percentage of peak load for Manitoba and Ontario during the 2024 Summer and 2024/25 Winter periods. It mentions the Ontario to Manitoba interface and the total import interface calculation.

2024 Resource Mix [Figure 4.2](#page-92-1) shows the capacity of the 2024 resource mix by TPR and type based on the LTRA data forms. The winter capacity is shown for thermal and hydro resources, and the installed capacity is shown for wind...

AI summary Figure 4.2 illustrates the 2024 resource mix capacity by TPR and type, based on LTRA data forms. Winter capacity for thermal and hydro resources and installed capacity for wind, solar, and storage resources are shown, with additional details provided in Appendix C and summer capacities in Chapter 8.

2033 Resource Mix The capacity mix for the 2033 study year required adjustments relative to using the existing plus Tier 1 resources provided in the LTRA data forms. Tier 1 resources generally represent plants that are under construction o...

AI summary The 2033 resource mix analysis involved adjustments to the existing plus Tier 1 resources from the LTRA data forms, excluding Tier 2 and Tier 3 resources due to limited retirement assumptions and the presence of Tier 1 replacements. This approach was consistent with original ITCS practices due to complexity and timing constraints.

Capacity and Load Data (in MW) MISO-W to Manitoba 0 801 N/A N/A N/A Saskatchewan to Manitoba 106 473 N/A N/A N/A Total Import Interface Limit 1,961 2,483 Total Import Interface Limit + dc-only Interfaces Limit 1,961 2,483 (as % of 2033 Sea...

AI summary The document presents capacity and load data, including import interface limits, energy adequacy by iteration, and resource type details for 2024 and 2033. It outlines thermal, hydro, and variable renewable resources, along with peak demand figures for summer and winter.

Capacity and Load Data (in MW) Top 20 events listed. Additional 24 events… 136 209.9 3,525 Total Transfer Capability (TTC) Summary Interface Name Current Summer (MW) Current Winter (MW) Additions (MW) Resulting Summer (MW) Resulting Winter...

AI summary The document presents capacity and load data, including transfer capability summaries and energy adequacy by iteration. It outlines interface limits, seasonal peak percentages, and resource deficiencies across different iterations, highlighting changes in thermal, hydro, and variable renewable resources from 2024 to 2033.

Ī Table C.1: 2024 Cap acity by Resource Type and TPR (in M IW) Alberta 378 446 2,871 375 273 Saskatchewan 544 -21 190 10 45 60 Manitoba 233 48 Ontario 660 -1,061 1,015 Québec -107 383 334 656 937 New Brunswick -6 378 13 Nova Scotia 502 232...

AI summary The table presents capacity data by resource type and Transmission Planning Region (TPR) for 2024 and 2033, including coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear, hydro, wind, solar, and other resources. It highlights the distribution of capacity across different provinces in Canada, such as Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Québec.

9 Request IR-14: 10 1. Reference: Application page 4, “Phase II involves the transfer of real-time dispatch operations. 2. Due to the complexity of this transition and the direct impact on real-time applications and system 3. reliability,...

AI summary The document outlines Phase II of the transfer of real-time dispatch operations to IESO Nova Scotia, highlighting the need for a third-party consultant to scope and plan the implementation. It requests detailed information on the selection process, budget allocation, timeline, staffing estimates, and potential facility relocation costs.

number of employees and salaries as currently planned by the end of 2025/2026.” Regarding Table 5 on page 18 of the application, please provide a version adding a column for actual 2025/2026 to date. Regarding Table 6 on page 19 of the app...

AI summary The text requests additional columns in multiple tables of an application to include actual 2025/2026 data. It also seeks clarification on the timing of RFP processes for capacity and the Clean Power Plan vintage being used, as well as the responsibility for IT software costs between IESO Nova Scotia and NS Power.

OPENING STATEMENT 27 IESO NOVA SCOTIA 1 In these roles, I've testified in 1 obligations. The scale and urgency of this workforce 2 cannot be overstated. 3 In this current fiscal year, while 4 ensuring we continue to deliver our on our impo...

AI summary The IESO Nova Scotia outlines its current priorities, including completing a competitive procurement for natural gas generation, developing an Integrated Resource Plan, managing system functions from Nova Scotia Power, and progressing real-time oversight of energy dispatch and transmission. The organization is building its team and maturing its policies and processes.

IESO NOVA SCOTIA PANEL 81 Cr-ex, (Murphy) 1 you know, expectation? 7 At the top of the page, it Q. 8 references "Change Management (0.010M)" and it says: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 This cost is to support the organization overall with chang...

AI summary The text discusses change management costs associated with transitioning employees from Nova Scotia Power to the IESO Nova Scotia Panel, emphasizing the need for support during the integration process to ensure a smooth transition and proper setup for new staff.

IESO NOVA SCOTIA PANEL 87 Cr-ex, (Murphy) 1 time when the expectation is that we've got Phase II 2 happening very close to the end of this financial year 3 and, therefore, having some additional support to enable 4 that transition to happe...

AI summary The discussion centers on Phase II of a project, with the expectation that it will occur near the end of the financial year. Currently, no one has been hired for the work, and the costs are still estimates as the projects have not been fully scoped or bids received. The next Board meeting is planned in about a month, where a recommendation will be presented.

IESO NOVA SCOTIA PANEL 371 Cr-ex, (Rudderham) 1 Q. So this is a table of spending by 8 the budget. What happens if there is no successful 9 proponent to reimburse those capital costs that are not in 10 the revenue requirement currently bef...

AI summary The discussion revolves around the implications of not having a successful proponent to reimburse capital costs not included in the current revenue requirement. Context is provided, linking the procurement process to the clean power plan and integrated resource plans, emphasizing the urgent need for capacity in Nova Scotia.