Topic:"Environmental Compliance" in M10653

Million tonnes 2019 6.334 2020 5.517 2021 5.120 2022 5.087 8 9 NS Power’s thermal facilities that meet the CO2 emissions threshold for cap-and-trade (50,000 10 tonnes) are not required to pay fuel surcharges on fuel consumed for electricit...

AI summary The text discusses NS Power's thermal facilities and their compliance with cap-and-trade regulations, noting that certain facilities are exempt from fuel surcharges based on CO2 emissions thresholds. It also references amendments to the Nova Scotia Air Quality Regulations, which set emission caps for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and mercury.

11,500 35 28,000 11,500 35 2026-2029 104,000 44,000 2030 20,000 8,800 30 10 11 By 2030 SO2 emissions from generating electricity will have been reduced by 80 percent from 12 2005 levels. NOx emissions will have decreased by 73 percent and...

AI summary By 2030, SO2, NOx, and mercury emissions from electricity generation in Nova Scotia are projected to decrease significantly from 2005 levels. Reductions are being achieved through reduced thermal generation, fuel blend changes, and the use of technologies like Low NOx Combustion Firing Systems and Powder Activated Carbon systems.

August 4, 2022 [email protected] Brian Curry Director of Regulatory Affairs Nova Scotia Power Inc. 1223 Lower Water Street Halifax, NS B3J 3S8 Dear Mr. Curry: M10653 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – 2022 10-Year System Outlook Report (P-194...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted its 2022 10-Year System Outlook Report, based on the 2020 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Load Forecast. The report assesses generation capacity, transmission adequacy, and expansion plans, filed for informational purposes under market rules. The Board reviewed the submission with specific members noted.