Topic:"Energy Efficiency Resource Standards" in M08929

Engineering Analysis: Navigant used appropriate engineering algorithms to calculate energy savings for any measures not included in ENS programs or available TRMs. 3.3.2 Incremental Costs Navigant relied primarily on EfficiencyOne-provided...

AI summary Navigant used engineering algorithms and data from EfficiencyOne and TRMs to calculate energy savings. They relied on the 2019 Nova Scotia Baseline Study for building stock and density data and incorporated future code and standards adjustments based on Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan 2019-2021.

8 9,429 RES (%) Requirement 40% 40% 40% 40% RES Requirement (GWh) 4,212 3,769 4,215 3,772 Renewable Energy Sources (GWh) NSPI Wind 264 264 264 264 Post 2001 IPP's 756 756 757 757 PH Biomass 290 341 290 341 COMFIT Wind Energy 534 534 534 53...

AI summary The document outlines the Renewable Energy Standard (RES) requirements and renewable energy sources contributing to the RES in Nova Scotia. It also references the Nova Scotia Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations, which set emission caps for the period 2010–2030.

tion of constraints on future Qualitative assessment of timing of decisions arising from the selection of a particular investments path) Table 6 - Resource Plan Evaluation Criteria While the primary metric of plan value will continue to be...

AI summary The document outlines major policy drivers influencing the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), including provincial and federal clean energy policies, such as the Sustainable Development Goal Act and coal unit closure dates. These drivers shape various scenarios, including electrification levels and coal closure timelines, which inform resource strategies and planning.

3. Accelerated Net-Zero 2045 - • Emission trajectory reaches a 0.5 MT GHG emission target by 2045 with an accelerated pace of reductions beginning in 2025 - • Coal retirement schedule: all coal plants retire by 2030

AI summary The document outlines an accelerated net-zero target for Nova Scotia, aiming to reduce GHG emissions to 0.5 MT by 2045, with coal plant retirements scheduled for completion by 2030.

riod. Additionally, the Federal Government’s commitment to exceed the federal emissions reduction target of 30% below 2005 by 2030 is likely to drive continued reductions regionally across Canada. The ambition of potential scenarios from H...

AI summary The text discusses the potential for increased decarbonization of Nova Scotia's electricity system due to federal and municipal climate targets, including a 30% emissions reduction by 2030 and the HaliFACT 2050 plan. It also highlights the possibility of future renewable energy standards (RES) in Nova Scotia and the importance of considering the federal goal of 100% renewable electricity for government buildings by 2025.

Fed government may require further reductions in cap & trade jurisdictions 3. EAC Consider further Renewable Energy targets and RES A sensitivity to analyze an increased RES standard has Environmental requirements been proposed as part of...

AI summary The text discusses the potential need for further reductions in cap-and-trade jurisdictions and the consideration of enhanced equivalency agreements with the federal government. It also highlights the need for Nova Scotia Power to propose emissions pathways compliant with federal regulations and the inclusion of more stringent GHG reduction scenarios in the Integrated Resource Plan.

Electrification Scenarios and modeling plan Distributed Resources Demand Side Management • Written responses to over 160 individual Regional Integration questions and comments on these topics 2 0 2 0 I R P I N T E R I M M O D E L I N G U P...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power has developed three greenhouse gas scenarios, including Net Zero 2050 and Accelerated Net Zero 2045, which align with the Sustainable Development Goals Act. These scenarios consider potential carbon policies and include mandatory coal unit retirements by 2030 or 2040.

province supply and capacity resources demand resources outside of Nova Scotia 2 0 2 0 I R P I N T E R I M M O D E L I N G U P D AT E 6 Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Report Appendix I Page 9 of 44 KEY MODELING SCENARIOS • NS Power has identi...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power is evaluating key modeling scenarios for its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), including a Comparator scenario with minimal CO2 reductions, a Net Zero 2050 scenario compliant with the Sustainable Development Goals Act (SDGA), and an Accelerated Net Zero 2045 scenario with more aggressive GHG reduction assumptions.

1. Nova Scotia’s Sustainable Development Goals Act is a significant milestone in the province’s climate plans, and actions adhering to these emission goals is a welcome scenario. The EAC supports the notion of a steep reduction in reducing...

AI summary The text discusses Nova Scotia's Sustainable Development Goals Act and the importance of studying zero-emission scenarios. It highlights the benefits of firm capacity imports and grid reliability improvements, while expressing concerns about the risks of relying on gas turbine infrastructure and natural gas purchases due to potential carbon emissions.

tel. 902.429.2202 2705 Fern Lane, fax. 902.405.3716 Halifax, NS, B3K 4L3 analysis indicates that an accelerated phase-out would avoid 89 premature deaths, 8,000 asthma episodes and 58,000 days of breathing difficulty for Nova Scotians, amo...

AI summary The text discusses the benefits of an accelerated phase-out of coal by 2030, including reduced health impacts and environmental benefits. It also comments on the Draft Action Plan, supporting the development of a Regional Integration Strategy and the electrification of the grid to reduce carbon emissions and stabilize the power system.

Report based on the National Energy Board’s (NEB) 2018 Energy Supply and Demand Projections. 1. NEB 2018 2. Net Zero 2050 / Mid Electrification / Current Landscape (2.1a) Wolfville Memo September 18, 2020 Page 3 of 4 Nova Scotia Power IRP...

AI summary The Wolfville Memo discusses climate change mitigation efforts in the context of different energy scenarios, referencing the NEB 2018 projections and the Sustainable Development Goals Act (2019). It highlights that current efforts may not meet provincial emissions reduction targets. Omar Bhimji, the Climate Change Mitigation Coordinator, provides this information.

Natural Gas GHG Emissions Finding (1c) IRP 6.3 (Greenhouse Gas Emissions) Heritage Gas acknowledges that renewable electrification in certain sectors of the economy will be important for further decarbonization in Nova Scotia. However, ele...

AI summary Heritage Gas acknowledges the importance of renewable electrification for decarbonization in Nova Scotia but argues that relying solely on electrification will not meet the SDGA's net-zero 2050 target. The IRP findings and action plan are considered robust across different electrification scenarios.