1. Maximum Spill Capacity Background In May of 2023, NS Power and Renewall met to discuss the Energy Balancing Service (EBS) and Maximum Spill Capacity. NS Power directed Renewall to section 5 of the EBS, which states: (5) Maximum Spill Ca...
AI summary NS Power and Renewall have been discussing Maximum Spill Capacity under the Energy Balancing Service (EBS). Renewall proposed spill targets and a discounted rate for over-spill, while NS Power emphasized adherence to existing tariffs and the need for balance between spill and top-up. NS Power deferred regulatory changes and supported the development of the RtR market.
Summary of Outstanding Issues NS Power has been consistent in its messaging and approach to interpreting the EBS Tariff. Conversely, Renewall has been consistent in its suggestion that the expectation that supply and demand be equal is "im...
AI summary NS Power and Renewall disagree on the interpretation of the EBS Tariff, with Renewall arguing that requiring supply and demand equality is imprudent. NS Power maintains that compliance with the EBS Tariff is necessary and aligns with the Electricity Act. Renewall's proposal for Maximum Spill Capacity is criticized for not adhering to the EBS Tariff and lacks support from relevant metrics or process.
Next Steps As Renewall knows, Maximum Spill Capacity must be approved by NS Power prior to commencement of service and will be limited to a level agreed as being required to provide the contracted annual amount of participating wholesale c...
AI summary NS Power requires Renewall to adjust its supply and demand plan to align with the forecasted load of the LRS and Maximum Spill Capacity limits, as outlined in the EBS Tariff. Submissions must be resubmitted to Natasha Flynn, NS Power's Senior Compliance Engineer, and must address all concerns in conjunction with the latest forecast.