Topic:"Climate Adaptation" in M12854

INDUSTRIAL GROUP Question/Comment Response MRC strongly emphasizes that the IRP must align with Nova Scotia's legislated climate targets, including achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Planning assumptions that do not fully incorporate th...

AI summary The MRC emphasizes that the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) must align with Nova Scotia's legislated climate targets, including net-zero emissions by 2050. However, the response notes that while climate targets are central, the IRP will also explore alternative policy scenarios due to potential changes in policy and government.

NRSTOR Question/Comment Response To support alignment with provincial objectives including the 2030 Clean Power Plan, NRStor recommends examining avoiding costs from a Societal Cost Test (SCT) in addition to a Program Administrative Cost T...

AI summary NRStor recommends examining a Societal Cost Test (SCT) to align with provincial objectives like the 2030 Clean Power Plan, emphasizing avoided costs beyond least cost, including GHG emissions. The IESO-NS clarifies that avoided costs are specific to energy and capacity modelling in the IRP and are not applicable for DSM cost effectiveness testing.