Topic:"Electric Resource Assessment Model" in M12854

INTRODUCTION The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is a comprehensive planning exercise focused on evaluating energy system adequacy to meet future electricity demand. An IRP assesses both supply-side and demand-side resources within the cont...

AI summary The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) transitioned from Nova Scotia Power Inc. to the Independent Energy System Operator of Nova Scotia (IESO) under the More Access to Energy Act (MAEA). Key activities include stakeholder engagement, an ELCC study, and development of the IRP Terms of Reference (ToR) with feedback from 17 stakeholders. The ELCC study, mandated by the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB), aims to assess resource capacity values.

PROCESS IESO Nova Scotia is proposing following an approach which builds on the process that was successfully used in previous IRP studies in Nova Scotia. [Figure 1](#page-4-0) depicts the phases of the IRP Process with stakeholder engagem...

AI summary The document outlines Nova Scotia's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and pre-IRP studies. Key studies include the ELCC analysis, hybrid-heating research, and DSM potential assessments. The Terms of Reference (ToR) guide the IRP's execution, including evaluation criteria and timelines.

May 2026 - May 8 ToR submitted to the NSEB - May 1219 Stakeholder engagement session - o Topic: ELCC Study - May 21 Draft assumptions and scenarios published - May 228 ToR published and submitted to the NSEB - May 25 Assumption set one and...

AI summary In May 2026, the NSEB received Terms of Reference (ToR) submissions, hosted stakeholder sessions on the ELCC Study and ToR updates, and published draft assumptions, scenarios, and sensitivity analyses as part of a regulatory proceeding.