Topic:"Clean Fuel Regulations" in M12916

4.3 Clean Electricity Regulations On December 18, 2024 the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER)[35](#page-21-3) were published in Canada Gazette II (CG2). In May 2026, a new National Electricity Strategy[36](#page-21-4) was launched by the...

AI summary The Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) were published in December 2024, and a new National Electricity Strategy was launched in May 2026, aiming to adjust the CER to enable faster sector growth and provide flexibility to offset residual emissions. IESO Nova Scotia will monitor developments and make necessary adjustments, including in the 2026 Integrated Resource Plan.

Response IR - 16 - a, b) IESO Nova Scotia continues to advance the projects and provide the necessary documentation to Environment and Climate Change Canada to enable the new fast-acting generation units (up to 600MW at up to two sites) to...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia is working with Environment and Climate Change Canada to designate new fast-acting generation units as 'planned units' under the Clean Electricity Regulations. The outcome of this designation will affect operational flexibility and customer costs but will not impact the resource plan if the units are not designated as planned units.

Request IR-15 Refer to the 2026 Report Section 3 – Existing Generation Resources, page 18, Table 4: IESO-NS 10-Year Load and Resource Outlook, and the BESS additions. - a. Please confirm whether IESO NS has assumed any degradation of BESS...

AI summary The document requests clarification on the IESO-NS's assumptions regarding BESS capacity degradation and the qualification of new fast-acting generation under the Clean Electricity Regulations. It references specific sections and exhibits from the 2026 Report and NS Power 2025 Report.