Topic:"Energy Efficiency Codes" in M12696

approximately 19% of NS Power load requirements with total delivery levels 1 The month of April 2024 fell short due to extreme weather conditions (specifically 22 continue for the complete term of the ECA, notwithstanding customers receivi...

AI summary The document discusses NS Power's performance in meeting contractual delivery obligations under the NS Block, highlighting strong delivery levels exceeding 170% of contracted amounts, with shortfalls addressed promptly. NSPML claims to have met the threshold requirements to end the Holdback as of May 1, 2024, which was implemented to address imbalances related to the Maritime Link.

6 NSPML notes there is no flexibility in the Energy & Capacity Agreement in terms of the capacity product, as that product is required during higher load periods in order to support the closure (or avoidance) of a fossil fuel unit. Specifi...

AI summary NSPML emphasizes that the Energy & Capacity Agreement lacks flexibility regarding the capacity product, which is crucial during high-load periods to support the closure of fossil fuel units. NS Power requires the right to access NS Block energy amounts as needed for system requirements.

- NS Block, measured in MWh (excluding Make-up Energy), is received during each of 12 - consecutive months."[41](#page-18-1) In introducing this requirement, the Board also stated: - NSPML/NS Power may apply to the Board for relief if it c...

AI summary The requirement mandates NSPML to receive twelve consecutive months of NS Block volumes (excluding Make-up Energy) at least 90% of the total monthly volumes called for under the Energy and Capacity Agreement. This prevents over-reliance on Make-up volumes and ensures consistency and predictability in volume delivery.

Joint Operating Agreement governing operation of the overall assets 31 responsible for delivering the NS Block. This definition, which Concentric has 28 Date Filed: July 9, 2026 Page 6 of 20 5 [M11009, 2024 NSUARB 17](https://www.canlii.or...

AI summary NSPML argues that good utility practice and exceptional circumstances caused downtime in NS Block deliveries in specific months. The definition of 'good utility practice' is drawn from the Nova Scotia Wholesale Market Rules and Regulations, aligning with practices used by a significant portion of the North American electric utility industry.

Standards Used in the Haldar Report As quoted above, Bates White noted "the Haldar Report raised concerns about the design capability of the LIL to meet Canadian Standard Association requirements and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro's own s...

AI summary The Haldar Report raised concerns about the design capability of the Labrador Island Link (LIL) to meet Canadian Standard Association (CSA) requirements and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro's (NLH) own standards. NLH explained that the LIL design relied on CSA 22.3, which was the accepted standard at the time, and incorporated historical design practices and site-specific assessments.