Topic:"Carbon Capture Utilization And Storage" in M12247

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 On page 13 regarding pooling allowable emissions, NS Power stated: 4 5 The ability to share emissions "room" amongst units allows for: 6 7 • The shift of dispatch to our lower cost and lower emitting un...

AI summary The document discusses the concept of 'emissions room' and its implications for NS Power's operations, including the shift to lower cost and lower emitting units, reduction in capital expenditures for new CTs, and its impact on the preferred resource plan. NS Power clarifies that 'emissions room' refers to managing total allowable emissions across a unit pool to achieve lower emissions and costs for customers.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-4: 20 "new." The only exception would be for any fast-acting generation capacity additions that 21 meet the "planned unit" criteria. It is not yet understood if the first phase of fast-acting 22 generation (30...

AI summary The document discusses the potential need for fast-acting generation capacity additions and their alignment with the Carbon Emissions Reduction (CER) standards. It also mentions that NS Power does not anticipate needing offset purchases once the CER annual emissions limits take effect in 2035.