Topic:"Cost Considerations" in M12861

2026 Load Forecast Report (NSEB M12861) NSPI Responses to Synapse Energy Economics Inc. Information Requests 1 Request IR-5: 24 within the 2026-2036 timeframe. 25 26 (b) NS Power has monitored battery cost decline trends but has not explic...

AI summary NS Power acknowledges declining battery storage costs globally but has not explicitly included projected cost reductions in the 2026 Load Forecast. Factors such as financing, customer awareness, rate structures, and regulatory frameworks influence adoption, and Nova Scotia lacks sufficient historical data to establish a reliable cost-elasticity relationship for battery storage.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 adjustment required to match the modelling results ("Adjustment required to match total" 2 columns of Report Figure 25). Date Filed: July 7, 2026 NSPI (Synapse) IR-8 Page 6 of 6

AI summary The text refers to an adjustment required to align with modelling results from Report Figure 25, as noted in a document filed by NSPI (Synapse) on July 7, 2026.

rid Nova Scotia Project on behalf of the Nova Scotia Consumer Advocate. Cost classification, decommissioning costs, justification for software vendor selection, and suggested changes to project scope. Nova Scotia UARB Matter No. M09499, di...

AI summary The text outlines various regulatory matters where Paul Chernick provided expert testimony on behalf of the Nova Scotia Consumer Advocate and Small Business Utility Advocates. Topics include capital expenditures, decommissioning, cost classifications, load forecasting, and evaluation of electric vehicle charging programs.

Battery storage Battery storage is not incorporated into the load forecast. Prior load forecast reports have included illustrative estimates showing limited potential peak impacts from batteries, but further analysis is needed to evaluate...

AI summary Battery storage is not currently included in load forecasts, with limited potential for peak shaving. NS Power highlights high costs as a barrier to adoption, though expects this to change as battery technology improves and costs decline.