Topic/Matter Intersection

Topic:"Demand Side Management" in M10653

Matter: P-194 - Nova Scotia Power Inc. - 10-Year System Outlook Report - 2022
14 passages 3 documents

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N-1Report 12 passages
Section 10
1 TABLE OF FIGURES 2 Figure 1: Net System Requirement with Future DSM Program Effects (actuals not weather adjusted)..... 8 3 Figure 2: Coincident Peak Demand with Future DSM Program Effects .............................................. 9...

AI summary The document lists figures addressing energy management topics, including demand-side management impacts, generating capability, transmission interconnection queues, and greenhouse gas emissions compliance. Figures analyze system requirements, peak demand, capacity changes, energy mix forecasts, and infrastructure planning, though detailed analysis is not provided in the text.

Section 12
Page 4 of 60 2022 10-Year System Outlook NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2 3 Delivering clean, reliable, and affordable energy is NS Power’s commitment to customers. NS 4 Power is working towards supplying 80 percent clean energy by 20...

AI summary NS Power's 2022 10-Year System Outlook outlines their commitment to 80% clean energy by 2030, annual assessment of system capacity, and updates on load forecast, DSM, and generation expansion. The report emphasizes adherence to market rules and highlights progress in renewable energy integration.

Section 13
as well as investments in upgrades, refurbishment or life extension, and new 23 generating facilities committed in accordance with previously approved NSPSO system 24 plans. 25 1 Nova Scotia Wholesale and Renewable to Retail Electricity Ma...

AI summary The text outlines the NSPSO system plan's requirements, including transmission investment planning, DSM programs by EfficiencyOne, NS Power generation planning for upgrades and new facilities, and additional DSM program requirements. It references the 2016 amended Nova Scotia Wholesale and Renewable to Retail Electricity Market Rules.

Section 17
1 2.0 LOAD FORECAST 2 3 The NS Power load forecast provides an outlook on the energy and peak demand requirements of 4 customers in the province. The load forecast forms the basis for fuel supply planning, investment 5 planning, and overal...

AI summary NS Power's load forecast outlines energy and peak demand requirements, using a statistically adjusted end-use model. Near-term growth is driven by customer growth and higher average use, while mid-to-long-term growth stems from electric heating, EV adoption, and hospital expansions. DSM initiatives and solar installations will offset some demand, resulting in a 0.3% annual NSR increase.

Section 18
nts outside structured DSM programs, as well as increased behind- 23 the-meter small scale solar installations. The net result is a forecast annual average increase to 24 NSR of 0.3 percent. 25 DATE FILED: June 30, 2022 Page 7 of 60 2022 1...

AI summary The document discusses a 0.3% annual average increase in Net System Requirement (NSR) driven by non-structured DSM programs and behind-the-meter solar installations. This forecast is presented in the 2022 10-Year System Outlook, with Figure 1 illustrating the impact of DSM programs on NSR.

Section 19
2022 10-Year System Outlook NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Figure 1: Net System Requirement with Future DSM Program Effects (actuals not weather 2 adjusted)

AI summary The 2022 10-Year System Outlook presents a figure analyzing Net System Requirement (NSR) projections, factoring in future Demand Side Management (DSM) program impacts. Actual data is noted as unadjusted for weather effects, highlighting potential forecasting considerations.

Section 20
NSR Growth Year (GWh) (%) 2012 10,475 -12.0 2013 11,194 6.9 2014 11,037 -1.4 2015 11,099 0.6 2016 10,809 -2.6 2017 10,873 0.6 2018 11,250 3.5 2019 11,077 -1.5 2020 10,723 -3.2 2021 10,902 1.7 2022 11,144 2.2 2023 11,163 0.2 2024 11,240 0.7...

AI summary The document presents historical and forecasted Net System Requirement (NSR) growth from 2012 to 2032, highlighting trends and forecasting methods. It details peak demand forecasting using regression models, historical load factors, and Demand Response (DR) adjustments referenced in the 2020 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).

Section 21
incident load factors for each of the rate classes. Peak savings related to Demand 14 Response (DR) activities, adjusted for Effective Load Carrying Capacity (ELCC) as outlined in 15 the 2020 IRP and including critical peak pricing and dir...

AI summary The text references incident load factors across rate classes and incorporates peak savings from Demand Response (DR) activities adjusted for Effective Load Carrying Capacity (ELCC) as outlined in the 2020 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), including critical peak pricing and direct control components.

Section 23
1 the firm peak. Customer growth and increased residential and commercial electric heating increase 2 the peak, while DSM activities reduce the peak. As a result, the system peak demand is expected 3 to increase at an average of 1.6 percen...

AI summary The text discusses factors influencing Nova Scotia's system peak demand, including customer growth, electric heating, and Demand Side Management (DSM) activities. Despite DSM efforts, the system peak is projected to increase by 1.6% annually, with historical and forecast data in Figure 2 showing the impact of DSM on reducing peak demand.

Section 39
Page 14 of 60 2022 10-Year System Outlook NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 (described in Section 5.0). The remainder of the Report uses an updated resource plan that more 2 closely aligns with the IRP Scenario 3.1C plan rather than the IRP Reference Pla...

AI summary The 2022 10-Year System Outlook updates Nova Scotia Power's resource plan to align with IRP Scenario 3.1C, incorporating 80% RES by 2030, GHG pricing via Federal Backstop, ECEI investments, and 350 MW of wind capacity from Rate Base Procurement. Figure 5 highlights DSM projections, including 285 MW peak reduction and 37 MW demand response contributions.

Section 40
285 Demand Response (Firm contribution) 17 37 Total Demand Side MW Change Projected Over Planning Period 322 Maintenance/Repairs: Hydro derates during Mersey rebuild and Wreck Cove LEM -108 Wreck Cove LEM completion 101 Brooklyn Power (Pre...

AI summary The text outlines projected demand-side management contributions, maintenance impacts on hydro infrastructure, and new resource additions (biomass, wind) for Nova Scotia's energy system. It references demand response firm contributions, maintenance/repairs impacts, and 2023-2032 resource additions, including a 48% ELCC assumption for demand response.

Section 113
d in the 2020 IRP and will be analyzed further as NS Power 20 updates its long-term planning analyses, including as part of the 2022 evergreen IRP update. 51 Ibid at Section 3.1. DATE FILED: June 30, 2022 Page 44 of 60 2022 10-Year System...

AI summary The document outlines NS Power's 10-Year Load and Resources Outlook, projecting firm peak load, required reserve, and total existing resources from the winter of 2022/2023 to 2031/2032. It highlights the impact of demand-side management (DSM) and the need for capacity planning as part of the 2022 evergreen IRP update.

87031Board letter re. accepted as filed 1 passage
Section 1
August 4, 2022 [email protected] Brian Curry Director of Regulatory Affairs Nova Scotia Power Inc. 1223 Lower Water Street Halifax, NS B3J 3S8 Dear Mr. Curry: M10653 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – 2022 10-Year System Outlook Report (P-194...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted its 2022 10-Year System Outlook Report, based on the 2020 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Load Forecast. The report assesses generation capacity, transmission adequacy, and expansion plans, filed for informational purposes under market rules. The Board reviewed the submission with specific members noted.

87031Board letter re. accepted as filed 1 passage
Section 1
August 4, 2022 [email protected] Brian Curry Director of Regulatory Affairs Nova Scotia Power Inc. 1223 Lower Water Street Halifax, NS B3J 3S8 Dear Mr. Curry: M10653 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – 2022 10-Year System Outlook Report (P-194...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted its 2022 10-Year System Outlook Report, reviewed by the Board. The report assesses generation capacity, transmission adequacy, and expansion plans, relying on prior Load Forecast, DSM forecasts, and IRP Scenario 2.0C assumptions. The Board emphasizes these reports are informational, based on available data.

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