B-1Proposed Tariffs - Amended March 2, 2011 2/28/2011
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Existing Boiler Replaced in Year 10 in Steam-Only Scenario As t io su m p n S te -O ly am n Sc io en ar C H P Sc io en ar Ca lc la t io u n Pr j Pe fo t o ec r rm an ce Ge Ca ( ) to i ty M W ne ra r p ac / N A 2. 0 5 In t a t ion p u ss um...
AI summary The document presents a comparison between a steam-only scenario and a combined heat and power (CHP) scenario in a project performance table. It includes metrics such as generation capacity, net capacity factor, tax considerations, and various tax rates. The CHP scenario shows a capacity of 2.05 MW and a net capacity factor of 85%, while the steam-only scenario has no data provided.
Scenarios in $2012 Va lue fo r S On ly tea m- Gr s V alu e f CH P os or Ne t V alu e f CH P or Bo ile tin (ps i) r ra g 75 -10 0 60 0 Eff ici en cy : 51 % Tu rbi ty ne pe N/ A Co nd sin en g St ea m en erg y 11 78 52 .13 44 Tu rbi si ( MW...
AI summary This section outlines various scenarios from 2012, including turbine sizes, fuel use calculations, and efficiency percentages. Key details include a boiler efficiency of 80%, fuel use of 216,810 mmBtu, and a total project cost of $3,044,134. The data includes turbine sizes, energy usage, and efficiency metrics.
B-4Redacted Direct Testimony and Exhibits of Paul Chernick - on behalf of CA 3/17/2011
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oposals to protect ratepayers: limitation of base-rate treatment to fuel savings benefit of unit. 38. NHPUC 84-200; Seabrook Unit 1 Investigation; New Hampshire Public Advocate; November 15 1984. Cost of completing and operating Seabrook U...
AI summary The text references multiple regulatory proceedings involving nuclear power projects such as Seabrook Unit 1 and Seabrook 2, focusing on cost, probability of completion, prudence of decisions, and financial impacts. It includes references to various regulatory bodies and proceedings from the 1980s.
Exhibit PLC-1: NSPI 2011 ACE Plan UARB IR-5 Attachment 1 Page 1 of 1 Summary of RES Compliance Status Nova Scotia Renewable Energy Supply 2011 2013 2015 2020 Source Energy NS Electricity Sales Forecast (GWh) (Note 1) 11,603 11,558 11,328 1...
AI summary The document outlines Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s (NSPI) 2011 Alternative Compliance Plan (ACE Plan) under the Renewable Energy Supply (RES) requirements. It provides a timeline of renewable energy supply targets, including forecasted electricity sales, RES requirements, and contributions from various sources such as hydro, biomass, and wind. The plan also highlights shortfalls and potential options for meeting future renewable energy goals.
- 1) NSPI 2011 Base Cost of Fuel FAM Forecast, August 16, 2010; NSPI 10 Year Energy and Demand Forecast, April 30, 2010. - 2) RES for 2011 and 2013 are based on renewable energy sources post 2001; 2020 figure is a target only - 3) Renewabl...
AI summary The document outlines forecasts and requirements related to renewable energy sources for NSPI, including the exclusion of NSPI renewable energy from the 2011 RES and contingency planning for resource uncertainties. It also notes that the 2020 renewable energy target is aspirational.
B-11Evidence of Alliance of Nova Scotia Sawmillers 3/22/2011
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Finance & Energy "Flying Through Turbulence", Public Utilities Fortnightly , April 2008, pp 26-27, 66. "Going to the Bank", Public Utilities Fortnightly , deal log for M. Burr, June 2005. "Ratepayers Back At Risk", Public Utilities Fortnig...
AI summary The text is a collection of articles and deal logs from various publications focusing on finance and energy topics, including merchant power deals, project financings, and utility asset sales over multiple years. It highlights trends and market dynamics in the energy sector, particularly in the context of generation sales and project valuations.
III. DESIGN BASIS - Q. Should the facility be designed as a back-pressure or condensing / extracting system? - A. As discussed in the evidence submitted by Synapse, there is no clear definition of CHP provided by NSDOE. We agree with Synap...
AI summary The discussion addresses the design of a facility as either a back-pressure or condensing/extracting system. Synapse's evidence is referenced, noting that sawmills are a reasonable basis for the tariff. A condensing/extracting system is favored due to the variability in steam load from dry kilns and the need for a system that can operate independently, despite higher capital costs.
Q. How did you size the facility? A. We solicited data from ANSS, which was in large part similar to what Synapse used for a design basis. We compared a backpressure facility and a condensing / extracting facility sized to export steam at...
AI summary The facility was sized based on steam requirements for a condensing/extracting plant, considering factors like pressure, temperature, and condensate return. A 25,000 pph boiler capacity was chosen as a balance between capital cost and power production, with steam flow requirements for blade cooling and extraction needs.
Table I: Nominal Plant Design Normal Operation Full Condensing Throttle flow (turbine) pph 25,000 25,000 Extraction (steam host) pph 18,000 0 DA flow pph 2,300 3,330 Condensing pph 4,700 21,770 Electrical generation (g) kW 1,602 2,414 As c...
AI summary The table compares the nominal plant design under normal operation and full condensing scenarios, showing higher electrical generation in the full condensing mode. The electrical power produced is noted to be slightly higher than that of the approximated Synapse facility.
Table II: Comparison of Electrical Output Normal Operation Full Condensing Synapse approximation MW 1.55 2.05 ESI actual equipment MW 1.602 2.414 Flow sheets for the condensing / extracting case are attached as Exhibit E (condensing / extr...
AI summary Table II compares electrical output under normal operation and full condensing scenarios, showing Synapse approximation and ESI actual equipment outputs. Flow sheets for the condensing case are attached as Exhibit E.
Q. What is the calculated electrical usage of the facility? - A. The CHP facility will utilize a portion of the power it generates which is known as "parasitic loss". This power is used for the fans, pumps, motors, lights, etcetera in the...
AI summary The CHP facility's electrical usage includes parasitic losses of 348 kW, which are not considered in Synapse's calculations. This loss accounts for 14.4% of generation in condensing mode and 21.7% in full extraction mode.
1980-1989 In the early 80's, the dramatic difference in energy fuel costs between gas/oil and coal provided a substantial economic driving force for these conversion projects. In the mid 80's, the drop in gas/oil prices and more stringent...
AI summary In the 1980s, ESI transitioned from coal conversion projects to wood-fired boiler enhancements, driven by rising environmental regulations and the economic shift from coal to alternative fuels. ESI implemented efficiency improvements and purchased Bahco bark drying technology to support pulp and paper industry projects.
Project Description: ESI developed the preliminary engineering for a new 200,000 ton per year facility to receive, dry, and pelletize virgin wood that will be used in the European heating and power generation markets. The engineering inclu...
AI summary ESI developed preliminary engineering for a new facility to process virgin wood into pellets for European markets. The project includes system component specifications, environmental permit assistance, and site layout development.
ANSS IR 14. Reference, p.15, and footnote 5 (a) Please provide a copy of the referenced US EPA, Biomass Combined Heat and Power Catalog of Technologies, September 2007 . Answer: We will distribute this with these responses. (b) Why did Syn...
AI summary The document discusses Synapse's use of 2006 EPA data for biomass CHP cost estimates, the escalation to 2009 dollars, and the collection of more current data from Canadian sources. It also addresses the reliance on verbal input from unnamed experts and the inclusion of turbine and installation costs in the equipment and installation estimate.
(h) Please provide all available analyses of the assumption fuel costs will escalate at the rate of inflation. What is the projected rate? Answer: The general rate of inflation assumed in the model is 1.92%, taken from NSPI's 2009 IRP Upda...
AI summary The text provides answers to questions about fuel cost assumptions, process heat application details, and calculations for annual process steam out and losses. It references the NSPI's 2009 IRP Update and the EPA 2007 report for data and assumptions, and outlines the methodology used for calculating energy outputs and losses.
Efficiency, Heating Values (Gross and Net), and Cost Comparisons for Various Fuel Types Wo od Sof od two Ha rdw ood Wo od Fire od wo She lled EF FIC IEN CY 67% 74% 77% 80% 78% 79% 83% 80% 98% 77% 80% 85% 80% 83% 83% 79% NE T H EA TIN G 5,7...
AI summary The document presents a table comparing the efficiency, heating values, and costs of various fuel types. It includes data such as efficiency percentages, net heating values in Btu, and costs per million Btu for different fuel sources like wood, softwood, hardwood, and others.
B-23Renewable electricity Plan - A path to good jobs, stable prices, and a cleaner environment. 4/7/2011
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Transforming our current electricity mix to one that is more local and green is important to our future energy security. The Government of Nova Scotia has set ambitious targets for generating more electricity from renewable sources, as wel...
AI summary Nova Scotia aims to increase renewable electricity generation to 25% by 2015 and 40% by 2020, supported by the Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act. Conservation and efficiency are emphasized as critical to achieving these targets, alongside expanding renewable energy sources like wind, tidal, and biomass.
Meeting the 2015 Commitment 4 Meeting the 2015 commitment for 25% renewable electricity supply, will be challenging, but it is achievable. We will use the following tools and mechanisms to get us there: - Large-scale, community-based, and...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NSPI) outlines strategies to meet the 2015 commitment of 25% renewable electricity supply, including large-scale projects, changes to regulation, and biomass requirements. NSPI will undertake large projects with competitive bids, and small community-based projects will be eligible for a Feed-In Tariff (FIT). An enhanced net metering program will also be introduced for businesses and homeowners.
2. Community-Based Feed-In Tariff Small-scale producers typically cannot compete successfully against much larger developers in a competitive bidding process. More than 45 jurisdictions around the world, including Spain, Germany, Ontario,...
AI summary The Community-Based Feed-In Tariff (COMFIT) is introduced to support small-scale and community-owned renewable energy projects, allowing municipalities, First Nations, co-operatives, and non-profit groups to participate. Projects are connected at the distribution level, typically under 2 MW, with technical studies required. Large-scale projects continue to be procured through competitive bidding, while COMFIT will be reviewed in 2012 to meet a 100 MW target.
Scotia thermal power plants (where heat energy may be lost). Therefore, the plan implements the following interim requirements and plans for biomass, pending release of the Natural Resources Strategy: - • To ensure sustainability, pending...
AI summary The plan sets interim requirements for biomass generation from forest products, including a cap on new generation and co-firing in thermal plants. Sustainability and compliance with Crown Land license requirements are emphasized, with future reviews dependent on the release of the Natural Resources Strategy.
Things This Plan Does Not Do 9 Planning involves choices, and in developing this Renewable Electricity Plan, the government has chosen not to do several things. The province has decided to maintain a regulated electricity marketplace and n...
AI summary The Renewable Electricity Plan outlines key decisions not to pursue certain strategies, including maintaining a regulated electricity market, limiting independent power producers' roles in large projects, and not extending COMFIT to larger projects or solar energy. These decisions are based on grid limitations, economic considerations, and the need for market stability and rural development.
B-24Excerpts from Ex. B-23 - Renewable Electricity Plan (pages 2, 10 & 25) 4/7/2011
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Community Projects: Fixed Price To encourage a range of projects widely dispersed throughout the province, this plan establishes a community-based feed-in tariff (COMFIT) for an expected 100 megawatts of renewable electricity projects conn...
AI summary This plan introduces a community-based feed-in tariff (COMFIT) to support 100 megawatts of renewable electricity projects at the distribution level, along with programs to help community groups with technical, financial, and regulatory aspects of project development.
2. Community-Based Feed-In Tariff Small-scale producers typically cannot compete successfully against much larger developers in a competitive bidding process. More than 45 jurisdictions around the world, including Spain, Germany, Ontario,...
AI summary The Community-Based Feed-In Tariff (COMFIT) program is introduced to support small-scale and community-owned renewable energy projects. It aims to encourage participation by municipalities, First Nations, co-operatives, and non-profit groups, with projects typically under 2 MW connected at the distribution level. Large-scale projects will continue to be procured through competitive bidding, and the program will be reviewed in 2012.
Things This Plan Does Not Do 9 Planning involves choices, and in developing this Renewable Electricity Plan, the government has chosen not to do several things. The province has decided to maintain a regulated electricity marketplace and n...
AI summary The Renewable Electricity Plan does not open the electricity market to competition, limits independent power producers' roles in large projects, and does not extend COMFIT to larger projects or solar. It emphasizes small-scale projects for rural development and maintains a regulated marketplace due to grid limitations.
07337Board Decision
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5.5 Consideration of tariffs in other jurisdictions - [61] In assessing whether the proposed COMFIT tariffs are reasonable, Synapse, in addition to considering stakeholder feedback, compared the proposed tariffs "...to FIT prices adopted i...
AI summary The document discusses the comparison of Nova Scotia's proposed COMFIT tariffs with those in other jurisdictions such as Vermont and Ontario. Key differences include eligibility for tax credits, ownership requirements, and project size, which influence tariff levels. The Province supports benchmarking as a necessary approach, despite uncertainties in project cost estimates.
8.1 Submissions [113] Synapse assumed a tariff of $452 per MWh for wind projects of 50 kW or less. This proposed tariff is based on a model project with a single 50 kW (0.05 MW) turbine. [114] Synapse assumed an installed cost of $268,000,...
AI summary Synapse assumed a $452 per MWh tariff for small wind projects (50 kW or less), based on data from developers, manufacturers, and industry associations. Installed costs were estimated at $268,000, with financing at 50:50 debt/equity and a 13% return on equity. A 23% capacity factor was assumed for these projects.
8.2 Findings [130] With respect to the capacity factor, Synapse proposed a rate of 23%. The Board considers Seaforth's comments to be reasonable in terms of supporting the 23% recommendation. Based on its review of the evidence, the Board...
AI summary The Board accepts Seaforth's support for a 23% capacity factor for small wind projects. It adjusts Synapse's interconnection cost from $13,300 to $21,550 based on evidence from Scotian WindFields. The Board also increases Routine O&M costs from $1,642 to $4,500 annually, citing evidence from small wind operators. These changes are to be addressed in the Compliance Filing.
[157] It further went on to state: ... There is, however, nothing in the Electricity Act or Regulations which mandates that the heat be used 24/7. CHP Facilities are not designed to operate in full extraction mode 24/7 nor can they be as k...
AI summary The text discusses the operation of CHP facilities and their inability to run 24/7 due to operational constraints, referencing evidence from Mr. Travis about ANSS sawmills operating at 50-60% capacity. It also notes the CA's agreement with Synapse's cost allocation.
it was noted that some would be required for the steam only scenario: Q: Now, you have mentioned I want to talk about parasitic load too, I mean, I think it's we heard it's 14 percent overall. And if I heard you correctly yesterday and aga...
AI summary The discussion revolves around parasitic load in a steam plant, with a 14% overall parasitic load mentioned. The parasitic load for the boiler alone is 0.217 MW, and the remaining 5% is attributed to electricity generation. Synapse's model was used to calculate these values, and the impact of operating pressure on costs was highlighted.
9.5.3 Fuel Operating Costs [203] The total fuel consumption is driven by the size and availability of the plant, and the boiler efficiency. The Synapse FIT model is the one being used for turbine size, so any differences would be in availa...
AI summary The text discusses fuel operating costs for biomass CHP plants, focusing on differences in availability and boiler efficiency assumptions between the Synapse FIT model and ANSS. ANSS argues that Synapse's 80% boiler efficiency is inaccurate for woody biomass and that the model underestimates the efficiency of CHP facilities by not accounting for condensate return.
07604Compliance Filing 8/2/2011
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Large Wind 8-2-11 no tax Page 1 Nova Scotia COMFIT Model Large Wind (Over 50 kW) Closhing Costs 04,400 (676 of four value) Tax Depreciation Allocation % of Total Project Cost 30% Double Declining 0.0% 50% Double Declining 64.5% 95% of hard...
AI summary The text presents a detailed breakdown of depreciation allocation for a large wind project under the Nova Scotia COMFIT Model. It outlines various depreciation methods, their percentages, and allocated amounts, as well as operating inputs such as net generator capacity, energy production, and annual operating expenses.
Page 2 Small Wind 8-2-11 no tax Sc CO No otia MF IT M ode l va Ca sh Flo w W ork she et: Bo tto m Sy nap Co se mp Sm lian ce all Wi nd Tax no Gen ion (MW h) erat 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 1...
AI summary The document contains a table with columns related to cash flow, work sheet, bottom, Synap, Cosemp, Smlian, all Wind, Tax no, and a row with generation data in megawatt-hours (MWh) for the year 2011, showing consistent values of 101 across all entries.
U-4 - Retainer Letters for the ANSS Consultants06739 4/13/2011
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2.0 Purpose The NSUARB has hired Synapse Energy Economics, Inc., a consulting company from Massachusetts, to derive the prices for the various COMFITs. The consulting group will be evaluating a number of factors in the determination of the...
AI summary The NSUARB has engaged Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. to determine COMFIT prices for biomass CHP. The study will be transparent, allowing direct comparison of data with the consultant's model. If discrepancies arise, the information will be challenged at a rate hearing. ESI Inc. may be called to testify on the study's details.
Study Pricing & Schedule ESI will perform this engineering Study as defined by this proposal and the subject RFQ document dated December 13, 2010 (Continued) Based upon a purchase order and release to proceed by January 5, 2011, ESI can pr...
AI summary ESI will conduct an engineering study based on a purchase order and release to proceed by January 5, 2011, with a draft deliverable due by February 28, 2011. The schedule depends on agreement on biomass fuel specifications and thermal load requirements. No meetings are required, and any additional services like attending hearings would be billed separately.
Experience Qualifications of ESI ESI is a design engineering and construction firm that specializes in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of steam and cogeneration facilities. As the Special Forces™ of the steam and power...
AI summary ESI is a design engineering and construction firm specializing in EPC of steam and cogeneration facilities. It has extensive experience with biomass, waste fuels, and repowering projects, including a notable project converting a Kraft liquor boiler using fluidized bed technology to generate steam from paper mill sludge and other waste fuels.
U-6 - Copies of Spreadsheet Calculations for Each Sensitivity Usinb the ANSS Cost Inputs, Plus Calculations Using All of Those Inputs Combined06753 4/14/2011
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Table 1. The Impacts of the Changes Analyzed in U-2, U-6 and U-6(a) Change Analyzed Fixed Component ($/MWh) Variable Component ($/MWh) Full 2012 Rate ($/MWh) Rate Proposed by Synapse 3/2/11 $94 $62 $156 U-2: Offsetting Errors in Fuel Cost...
AI summary This table outlines the impacts of various changes analyzed in U-2, U-6, and U-6(a) on fixed and variable components of costs, as well as full 2012 rates, with specific figures provided for each change and associated assumptions.
Scenarios in $2012 Val for Ste -On ly ue am Gro ss V alu e fo r C HP Net Va lue for CH P Nova Scotia COMFIT Model Biomass CHP (condensing to urbine e; new boiler in steam-only scenario in ye ar 10) Synapse U-6 Steam Cost Allocation No Fuel...
AI summary This section presents scenarios from 2012 related to Nova Scotia COMFIT Model, including assumptions and financial data on biomass CHP projects, steam cost allocation, and energy production metrics such as net generator capacity, energy production, and capacity factors.
Nova Scotia COMFIT Model Synapse U-6 Capital Structure Ope ratin g Ye ar 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (MW h) Gen erat ion 12,6 36 0.0 12,6 36 12,6 36 12,6 36 12,6 36 12,6 36 12,6 36 12,6 36 12,6 36 12,6 36 12,6 36 1...
AI summary The document presents a table related to the Nova Scotia COMFIT Model, including operating years, generation in megawatt-hours, and standard offer prices. It provides data for years 0 through 20 but lacks detailed information or analysis.
Scenarios in $2012 Ste -O Va lue fo nly r am Gr C Va lue fo HP os s r C Ne t V lue fo HP a r Interest Rate 9.50% Up-Front Fee (%) 1.00% Up-Front Fee ($) 0 Closing Costs 0 (5% of loan value) · · , Tax Depreciation Allocation % of Total Proj...
AI summary This section presents financial and operational scenarios from 2012, including depreciation allocation, loan values, interest rates, and capacity factors. It outlines assumptions related to tax depreciation, closing costs, and energy production under different operational conditions.
06848Final Submission - NSDOE and NSE 4/29/2011
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THE COMFIT 3. In April 2010, NSDOE released the [Renewable Electricity Plan](http://www.gov.ns.ca/energy/resources/EM/renewable/renewable-electricity-plan.pdf) (the "Plan"). The purpose 1 of the Plan was addressed in its opening paragraphs...
AI summary The Renewable Electricity Plan, released in April 2010 by NSDOE, aims to transition Nova Scotia away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy sources. It sets a 2015 target of 25% renewable electricity and a 2020 target of 40%, supported by the Renewable Electricity Regulations. The Plan also outlines mechanisms like COMFIT to achieve these goals.
Community Projects: Fixed Price To encourage a range of projects widely dispersed throughout the province, this plan establishes a community-based feed-in tariff (COMFIT) for an expected 100 megawatts of renewable electricity projects conn...
AI summary The Community Projects: Fixed Price plan introduces a community-based feed-in tariff (COMFIT) to support 100 megawatts of renewable electricity projects across Nova Scotia. It also includes programs to help community groups with technical, financial, and regulatory aspects of project development.
2. Community-Based Feed-In Tariff ... This plan introduces a Community-Based Feed-In Tariff (COMFIT) to encourage the development of local renewable energy projects by municipalities, First Nations, co-operatives, and non-profit groups.......
AI summary Nova Scotia introduces a Community-Based Feed-In Tariff (COMFIT) to support local renewable energy projects by municipalities, First Nations, co-operatives, and non-profits. Projects will be connected at the distribution level, with eligibility limited to ensure community-rooted investments. The program will be reviewed in 2012 to ensure it meets its goal of supporting 100 MW of community-scale renewable energy.
a generation facility in a class to which a community feed-in tariff applies in accordance with subsection 19(1); - (b) if it uses biomass, it must be a combined heat and power generation facility;
AI summary The text outlines conditions for a generation facility to qualify under a community feed-in tariff, specifying that it must be in a class eligible for such a tariff and, if using biomass, must be a combined heat and power facility.
07337Board Decision
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Community feed-in tariff qualifications - 20(1) For the purposes of clause 4A(8)(f) of the Act, in addition to the entities listed in clauses 4A(8)(a) to (e) of the Act, each of the following entities qualifies as a generator that may part...
AI summary The document outlines the qualifications for entities to participate in the community feed-in tariff program, including ownership requirements and eligibility criteria. It also notes that the Board sets the COMFIT tariffs, while the Minister approves applications. NSPI and other utilities recover costs through the fuel adjustment mechanism.
bt financing (i.e., universities), or the likelihood that some members of the community may be satisfied with a lower return on equity in return for the provision of renewable energy in the community. [48] In developing proposed tariffs un...
AI summary The document discusses the development of COMFIT tariffs for different resource classes, emphasizing the need for reasonable rates to encourage development activity. Synapse's approach involves creating one tariff per class based on typical project costs and discounted cash flow models, ensuring alignment with the Electricity Act and Public Utilities Act.
a 50% decline in output. These different factors explain why it is investors are often cautious about relying too much on forecasted capacity factors, particularly in small projects with few turbines. In fact, initial capacity factor forec...
AI summary The text discusses the challenges of forecasting capacity factors for wind projects, particularly the tendency of initial forecasts to overestimate actual performance. Experienced investors adjust forecasts downward by 10% as a rule of thumb. CanWEA provided data from Natural Resources Canada on capacity factors in Nova Scotia, including insights from Jimmy Royer.
9.1 Definitions [141 ] The tariff to be set for a Biomass CHP is defined in the Regulations as follows: 18(4) The tariff for biomass must apply only to the electricity produced from a combined heat and power plant. [142] Generally the COMF...
AI summary This section defines the terms and parameters related to biomass combined heat and power (CHP) plants under Nova Scotia regulations. It discusses the definition of CHP, the lack of precise regulatory guidance, and input from Synapse, ANSS, and the Province. Parameters such as boiler sizes and steam loads are outlined for both CHP and steam-only plants.
[157] It further went on to state: ... There is, however, nothing in the Electricity Act or Regulations which mandates that the heat be used 24/7. CHP Facilities are not designed to operate in full extraction mode 24/7 nor can they be as k...
AI summary The text discusses the operational limitations of CHP facilities, noting they cannot operate continuously at full capacity due to maintenance and loading requirements. It also references the operational capacity of ANSS member sawmills and the CA's agreement with Synapse on cost allocation.
9.5.3 Fuel Operating Costs [203] The total fuel consumption is driven by the size and availability of the plant, and the boiler efficiency. The Synapse FIT model is the one being used for turbine size, so any differences would be in availa...
AI summary The document discusses fuel operating costs related to biomass CHP facilities, focusing on differences in availability and boiler efficiency assumptions between Synapse FIT model and ANSS. ANSS argues that Synapse's 80% boiler efficiency is inaccurate for woody biomass and that proper accounting of steam and condensate can significantly impact overall efficiency calculations.
20110404-1Hearing Transcript — 4/4/2011 (Synapse)
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- DICTUM DIGITAL INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS MS. RUBIN: Right. Because that risk Page 126 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 17 extreme uncertainty about what the cost of developing a 18 COMFIT project would be. And that's a number of different 19 layer...
AI summary The text discusses the uncertainty surrounding the cost of developing a COMFIT project, highlighting the various factors contributing to this uncertainty, such as the type of facilities and equipment involved. It references a similar situation in Vermont, where the Board could not set a feed-in tariff for biomass due to uncertainty and left the statutory default rate in place to test the market.
the proposition that, as a general principle, there are - economies in scale as the project's increased? - MR. KEITH: Project size, yes. - MS. RUBIN: Yes. So a larger biomass - plant can be built for a lower cost per megawatt? - MR. KEITH:...
AI summary The discussion focuses on economies of scale in biomass plant projects, with Mr. Keith confirming that larger plants can be built at a lower cost per megawatt. Ms. Rubin refers to a feasibility study attached to Saint F.X. evidence, specifically Exhibit B-3(ii), and seeks clarification on the location of Table 1 within the document.
process would be working as well. 1 Page 172 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 maybe you can help me out then. The only way I can assess 1 at a particular site and you've gotten a cost estimate or 2 a detailed cost estimate for that study for that 3 proje...
AI summary The discussion focuses on the availability and comparison of installed cost data for wind turbines and biomass CHP projects, highlighting the limited data available for biomass projects compared to wind. The testimony emphasizes the difficulty in obtaining detailed cost data for biomass CHP projects.
- DICTUM DIGITAL INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS fact to inquire about? When size of the project is a risk 1 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 Page 201 factor, would you not inquire about the size of the 16 renewable energy developers and he's worked with...
AI summary The discussion highlights the fuel supply risk as a significant concern for biomass CHP projects, particularly for entities that cannot self-supply fuel and must rely entirely on the Nova Scotia biomass market. Mr. Keith, from the VCAP Fund, confirms this risk and his experience in facilitating stakeholder processes related to biomass projects.
into small wind were reliable. 1 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 Page 225 So in the model that I developed, it 6 your assertion it works out, I'm comfortable with that. 7 MR. LIVINGSTON: Okay. And I had 8 asked both of you in conversations if you could...
AI summary The document discusses a model developed by Mr. Livingston that outlines the financial implications of a policy related to small wind energy. The model shows annual costs and revenue of approximately $775,000, excluding any income from the SDIF. The discussion includes running the model with different assumptions and cost of equity.
- risk associated with fuel. Page 282 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 1 MR. KEITH: Yeah. So I guess the 2 answer to your question is we didn't have the resources to 3 do a real study of biomass fuel supply, but the anecdotal 4 evidence that we did look...
AI summary The discussion addresses the risk of rising biomass prices due to a cap on new electricity generation from forest biomass, which limits the amount of biomass that can be used for renewable energy purposes. The cap is interpreted as a limit on demand rather than supply, which may affect biomass pricing.
20110405-1Hearing Transcript — 4/5/2011 (Synapse Panel, ANSS Panel)
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- We you spoke about, Ms. Shaw, and you used a term yesterday that, I must confess, was the first time I'd ever heard it, you called parasitic you were talking with Ms. Rubin about the estimates that you worked on in connection with the bi...
AI summary The discussion revolves around the term 'parasitic power' used in the context of a biomass facility, which is equated to 'station service.' The conversation explores the composition of station service costs in an oil-fired boiler facility, including components like water feed pumps and cooling water pumps, and estimates the percentage of output these costs represent.
- was the 1.5 percent as well? Page 388 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 16 projects. It could be supplied by CanWEA, it could be 17 supplied by manufacturers of 50 kilowatt projects. And I 18 believe it would address Mr. Roscoe's questions as well. 19 M...
AI summary The discussion revolves around the possibility of obtaining operational and maintenance (O&M) data for 50 kilowatt projects from CanWEA and manufacturers. There is a question about whether CanWEA can provide a more granular list of manufacturers and whether the data provided by CanWEA is accurate.
- witnesses, please. Page 516 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 1 THE CHAIR: Sure. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 Page 517 MR. FENTON TRAVIS, Affirmed: 2 MR. PATRICK HAYES, Affirmed: 3 MR. JEFFREY BODINGTON, Aff...
AI summary The document contains a portion of a regulatory proceeding in Nova Scotia, featuring the examination of Mr. Patrick Hayes by Ms. Rubin. Hayes is being questioned about his qualifications and his role in preparing a biomass CHP plant facility study based on the Synapse report.
- DICTUM DIGITAL INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS set by the Board; is that possible the way you see it? 1 NSUARB-BRD-E-R.10 Page 549 MR. TRAVIS: Well, no. I mean, we 7 compared to combined, like CHP, that the CHP is more 8 efficient, so the...
AI summary The discussion highlights the efficiency benefits of combined heat and power (CHP) facilities compared to non-CHP facilities, emphasizing reduced fuel usage, emissions, and increased system efficiency. It also notes that CHP facilities benefit ratepayers by avoiding subsidies and improving environmental outcomes.