Topic:"Electricity Efficiency And Conservation Act Nova Scotia" in M11307

October 17, 2023 Ms. Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M11307 Evergreen IRP Reply Submission Dear Ms. He...

AI summary NS Power submitted an updated Evergreen IRP in August 2023, reflecting changes in environmental policy, load, and resource assumptions since the 2020 IRP. The update aligns with Nova Scotia's 2030 environmental targets and demonstrates the company's commitment to adapting its long-term electricity strategy in response to policy and market changes.

9. Appendix: E3 BCA Tool Inputs and Assumptions Inputs used for the transportation benefit-cost analysis in E3's BCA Tool are detailed below.

AI summary This appendix outlines the inputs and assumptions used in the E3 BCA Tool for transportation benefit-cost analysis. It provides the foundational data and parameters considered in the analysis.

9.1.1 EV Adoption EV adoption and stock estimates were developed in E3's PATHWAYS stock rollover model. LDV adoption forecasts were developed based on the assumption that 100% of LDV sales will be electric by 2035. The base case of EV adop...

AI summary The text discusses EV adoption forecasts for light-duty vehicles, transit buses, and parcel trucks in Nova Scotia. It outlines assumptions for 100% electric sales by 2035 for LDVs, 2030 for transit buses, and over 90% by 2040 for parcel trucks, with specific scenarios and timelines provided for each category.