N-12026 10-Year System Outlook Report
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). The creation of the Independent Energy System Operator of Nova Scotia (IESO, IESO Nova Scotia) has implications for the continued ownership of these filing requirements, which are described herein. NS Power and IESO Nova Scotia have bee...
AI summary The document discusses the transition of responsibilities for the Load Forecast and 10-Year System Outlook (10YSO) reports between NS Power and the newly created IESO Nova Scotia. NS Power will prepare the Load Forecast report while IESO Nova Scotia will take over the 10YSO report, avoiding duplication of efforts. The 10YSO report is an annual assessment of system capacity and resource adequacy, reflecting progress toward 80% renewable energy and the phase-out of coal by 2030.
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AI summary This section discusses the results of an ELCC study conducted on behalf of NS Power and IESO Nova Scotia, which updated ELCC factors for wind, solar, energy storage, and demand response. The study accounted for saturation effects and identified diversity benefits from combining different resources, contributing to firm capacity and resource adequacy.
3.2.2 Green Choice Program & Additional Energy Procurements The Green Choice Program (GCP) was established by the Government of Nova Scotia in April 2022 following amendments to the Electricity Act . [14](#page-12-1) In June 2025, two (2)...
AI summary The Green Choice Program (GCP) was established in 2022 and has procured 262 MW of wind energy from two projects expected to be operational by 2028. NS Power has identified the need for an additional 350 MW of wind generation to meet 2030 renewable energy targets, with a second procurement round announced in 2026. A further 1,200 MW of wind capacity is included in the 2030-2036 10-Year System Outlook.
Firm Resource Additions For energy limited resource additions (wind, solar, battery, demand response), the firm capacity contributions reflect the ELCC rather than installed capacity as discussed in Section [3.1.](#page-7-2) Wind projects...
AI summary The document discusses firm resource additions, focusing on wind, solar, battery, and demand response projects. It highlights the use of Effective Load Carrying Capacity (ELCC) for firm capacity contributions and mentions specific projects with established procurement timelines, as well as future procurements outlined in the 2023 Evergreen IRP.
Appendix A: RES Compliance Forecast Year 2027 2028 2030 Energy Requirements (GWh) Energy Requirement 11,951 12,142 12,284 Losses 837 850 860 Sales 11,114 11,292 11,424 RES (%) Requirement 40% 40% 80% RES Requirement (GWh) 4446 4517 9139 Re...
AI summary This appendix provides a forecast of RES (Renewable Electricity Standards) compliance from 2027 to 2030, outlining energy requirements, renewable energy sources, and compliance status. It shows a significant increase in renewable energy production, particularly from wind and solar sources, with a forecasted surplus in 2030.