Looking Ahead Nova Scotia has an extraordinary opportunity to build one of North America's cleanest and most innovative electricity systems. Realizing that opportunity will require thoughtful planning, disciplined execution, and sustained...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power's Integrated Resource Plan and capacity procurements are key to building a clean and innovative electricity system. The IESO Nova Scotia is focused on delivery in year two, including battery storage and grid operations transition, while emphasizing collaboration and organizational growth.
Procuring Resources to Enable the Energy Transition Nova Scotia has an ambition to be a world leader in renewable — particularly wind — energy. With some of the strongest onshore and offshore winds on the planet capable of generating clean...
AI summary Nova Scotia aims to lead in renewable energy, particularly wind, and is building a wind generation fleet to increase renewable electricity from 45% to 80%. To ensure reliability, the province plans to use battery storage, repurpose coal plants, and add fast-acting natural gas facilities. IESO Nova Scotia is working on these initiatives, with a focus on securing fast-acting generation starting in 2025.
Securing the Resources Nova Scotia Needs for A Clean, Cost-Effective Grid As coal-fired generation is retired and renewable electricity forms the largest share of the province's energy mix, additional resources will be needed to maintain s...
AI summary As coal-fired generation is phased out and renewable energy becomes the largest part of Nova Scotia's energy mix, additional resources are needed to ensure system reliability. The IESO plans to use its Integrated Resource Plan and procurement processes to identify cost-effective resources, including energy storage, to support a reliable and clean electricity system.