Topic:"Energy Storage" in M12494

September 29, 2025 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M11539 - NS Power Battery Energy Storage System Project (BESS) – Interim Report Dear Ms. Henwood: In...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power is required to submit an interim report on its Battery Energy Storage System Project, detailing actual costs, projected completion dates, and external funding updates. The report was mandated by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

Project Completion Date: The Bridgewater and Spider Lake BESS sites are on track to be put into commercial operation in November 2025, in line with the substantial completion dates included within the Limited Notice to Proceed Agreement wi...

AI summary The Bridgewater and Spider Lake BESS sites are on track for commercial operation in November 2025, with construction and commissioning activities progressing as outlined in the Limited Notice to Proceed Agreement. The White Rock Road BESS site is expected to be operational in July 2026. NS Power will inform the NSUARB of any delays exceeding three months.

M12494 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – Battery Energy Storage System Project – Interim Report On June 13, 2024, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) approved Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s (NS Power) application for its Capital Investmen...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. received approval for its $237.7 million Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project, which includes three sites with a combined capacity of 150 MW. The project is progressing on schedule, with two sites expected to operate in November 2025 and the third in July 2026. As of August 2025, costs are in line with initial estimates and contingency funds have not been used.