Topic:"Environmental Goals And Climate Change Reduction Act" in M08929

removal of barriers to fish and wildlife movement, among other aspects, is expected to provide long-term environmental benefits to the ecosystem health of the river. The lowering of the lakes to their pre-dam condition would reduce the sur...

AI summary The text discusses the environmental impacts of lowering lake levels to pre-dam conditions, including increased erosion risks and the need for revegetation efforts. It also mentions the cost implications of these environmental stabilization measures during decommissioning.

mum 10 and is a benchmark which was then used in estimating the environmental costs associated with varying dam sizes for future dam decommissioning projects. An overall environmental division score was classified as High if it had a Score...

AI summary The text discusses the classification of environmental division scores for dams, with scores ranging from 8 to 10 classified as High, 5 to 7 as Medium, and 4 or below as Low. Dams are categorized into nine groups based on size and environmental/social concerns, as shown in Table 20.

, along with the estimated environmental costs for each of the structures. Table 22: Estimated Environmental Costs

AI summary The text references a table that outlines estimated environmental costs for various structures, though no specific details or arguments are discussed in the provided chunk.

cument will review environmental components, the scoring criteria, environmental division score and cost estimates from the Dam Decommissioning Cost Database. B.2 Environmental Components and Scoring Criteria The dams were categorized into...

AI summary The text discusses the categorization of dams into small, medium, and large based on size and environmental factors, including fisheries, stakeholder interest, and contaminated sediments, which are considered in environmental cost assessments.

Peak Demand Analysis ............................................................................... 49 29 Figure 24: 18 Month Load and Capacity Assessment ................................................................................ 50...

AI summary NS Power's 2019 10-Year System Outlook report outlines load forecasts, DSM updates, generation expansion plans, and environmental compliance. It addresses infrastructure planning, regulatory requirements, and renewable energy projections under the NS Power System Operator (NSPSO) mandate.

2026 – 2029 28,000 11,500 4 5 Figure 20: Individual Unit Limits (SO2) Year SO2 Individual Unit Limit (t) 2015 – 2019 42,775 2020 – 2024 17,760 2025 – 2029 13,720 2030 9,800 6 21 Annual maximums apply to the multi-year ranges from Figure 19...

AI summary The text outlines SO2 individual unit limits for different time periods, including 2015–2019, 2020–2024, 2025–2029, and 2030, with decreasing limits over time. It also references Figure 19 and Figure 20 for annual maximums and caps on emissions.

ay as the energy industry is undergoing a period of profound change and uncertainty driven by climate change, new technologies, regulatory and legal developments, and evolving customer expectations. The global drive for carbon dioxide emis...

AI summary The energy industry faces transformation due to climate change, technological advances, and regulatory shifts. Nova Scotia's Sustainable Development Goals Act sets emission targets: 10% below 1990 levels by 2020, 53% below 2005 levels by 2030, and net-zero by 2050.

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.

CLEAN - • Reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions - • Support economy-wide decarbonization through long-term planning

AI summary The CLEAN initiative focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing economy-wide decarbonization through long-term strategic planning. Key objectives include mitigating environmental impacts and promoting sustainable energy practices across sectors.

n Nova Scotia (Deep Decarbonization Pathways), completed as an input to the IRP process and provided as Appendix A. Figure 4. Firm Peak Load and Annual Energy Forecasts Nova Scotia Power also tested three alternative resource strategies fo...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power evaluated three resource strategies (Current Landscape, Distributed Resources, Regional Integration) and three GHG reduction scenarios (Equivalency, Net Zero, Accelerated Net Zero) for its Integrated Resource Plan. The strategies differ in distributed resource adoption, interconnection opportunities, and coal retirement timelines aligned with provincial climate goals.

ronmental Economics, Inc. (E3) to perform an independent analysis of strategies to achieve long-term, province-wide GHG reductions, with a focus on electricity, buildings, and transportation sectors. This study, commissioned prior to passa...

AI summary Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. (E3) was commissioned to analyze strategies for achieving 80% GHG emission reductions below 2005 levels by 2050 in Nova Scotia, focusing on electricity, buildings, and transportation. The study highlights the need for additional abatement measures beyond existing policies, including Nova Scotia’s hard caps on electricity sector emissions, to meet deep decarbonization targets.

Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Report Appendix A Page 38 of 64 2.5.6 OTHER ENERGY (INDUSTRIAL) SECTOR The “other energy” category mainly consists of industrial energy activities. Because energy emissio...

AI summary The 'other energy' category includes industrial energy activities, where emissions are relatively low compared to buildings and transportation. Efficiency and electrification measures are not modeled for industry in main mitigation scenarios, but emissions decline due to biofuels replacing up to 72% of diesel consumption. Non-energy greenhouse gas emissions include methane and other high global warming potential gases from agriculture, waste, and industrial processes, with a 30% reduction target by 2050.

Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Report Appendix A Page 49 of 64 Figure 23. Annual Electricity Demand (excluding losses) by Scenario, 2015-2050 As Table 8 shows below, in all mitigation cases the electric sector achieves over 80% emissions redu...

AI summary The document discusses electricity demand and emissions reduction targets in Nova Scotia, highlighting that all mitigation scenarios achieve over 80% emissions reductions by 2050. Even with high electrification, the electric sector must meet an 80% decarbonization target, and the analysis emphasizes the need for detailed simulations to evaluate costs, reliability, and resource constraints.

37 34 34 28 26 26 26 25 20 20 20 20 20 14 14 14 14 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0C Emission Year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 CO2 (k tonnes) 5,023 4,162 4,...

AI summary The document presents emission data for various pollutants (CO2, Hg, NOx, SO2) across multiple years from 2021 to 2045, illustrating a gradual decline in emissions over time, particularly for CO2, Hg, NOx, and SO2.

37 34 34 28 26 26 26 26 20 20 18 17 15 15 15 15 14 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.0C Emission Year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 CO2 (k tonnes) 5,023 4,162 4,...

AI summary The text presents a table with emission data for various pollutants (CO2, Hg, NOx, SO2) across multiple years, showing a gradual decrease in emissions over time, particularly after 2030.

7 35 33 33 28 26 26 26 26 18 17 16 15 15 15 14 14 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.1A Emission Year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 CO2 (k tonnes) 5,031 4,610...

AI summary The document presents emission data for various pollutants (CO2, Hg, NOx, SO2) from 2021 to 2045, showing a general decline in emissions over time, particularly for CO2, which drops significantly after 2030.

1 31 30 30 24 24 23 22 22 20 20 20 20 20 14 13 15 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.1C Emission Year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 CO2 (k tonnes) 5,031 4,189...

AI summary The document presents a table showing projected emissions of CO2, mercury, nitrogen oxides (NOx), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) from 2021 to 2045. The data indicates a gradual decline in emissions over time, with significant reductions expected by 2030 and beyond.

35 34 34 28 26 26 26 26 18 17 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.2A Emission Year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 CO2 (k tonnes) 5,039 4,667 4,...

AI summary The document presents a table of annual emissions of CO2, mercury, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide from 2021 to 2045. It outlines the projected reduction in emissions over time, indicating a decline in emissions for all categories starting from 2030 onwards.

36 34 34 28 26 26 26 26 20 20 19 15 16 15 15 15 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.1B Emission Year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 CO2 (k tonnes) 4,990 4,099 4,...

AI summary The text presents a table showing emission levels for CO2, Hg, NOx, and SO2 from 2021 to 2045. Emissions for CO2 decrease significantly after 2029, while Hg, NOx, and SO2 emissions reach zero by 2030 and remain at or near zero thereafter.

6 34 32 33 27 26 26 26 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.1C Emission Year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 CO2 (k tonnes) 5,031 4,189 4,223 4,256...

AI summary The text presents a table of emissions data from 2021 to 2045, detailing CO2, mercury, NOx, and SO2 emissions in thousands of tonnes and kilograms. The data shows a decreasing trend in emissions over time, with CO2 emissions peaking in 2021 and gradually declining thereafter.

7 35 34 34 23 25 23 24 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.2B Emission Year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 CO2 (k tonnes) 4,990 4,153 4,093 4,076...

AI summary The text presents emission data for CO2, Mercury, NOx, and SO2 from 2021 to 2045, showing a steady decline in emissions over time, particularly for CO2 and other pollutants, with significant reductions after 2026.

6 35 34 34 27 26 18 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.2C Emission Year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 CO2 (k tonnes) 5,039 4,246 4,213 4,250...

AI summary The text presents emission data for CO2, Hg, NOx, and SO2 from 2021 to 2045, showing a gradual decline in emissions over time. The data is part of an appendix in the Nova Scotia Power Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Final Report, discussing emission sensitivities.

35 33 34 27 26 26 26 26 20 18 16 16 13 13 14 14 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.0C.DSM-5 (Mid DSM) Emission Year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 CO2 (k tonnes...

AI summary The table presents emissions data for CO2, mercury, NOx, and SO2 from 2021 to 2045, showing a decreasing trend in emissions over time, with significant reductions in CO2 emissions starting from 2030 onwards.

35 34 34 28 26 26 26 26 19 19 19 19 19 15 15 15 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.1C.Import-1 (Limited Non-Firm) Emission Year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 C...

AI summary The document presents emission data for various pollutants (CO2, Hg, NOx, SO2) across multiple years, showing a gradual decline in emissions from 2021 to 2045. This data may be used for regulatory analysis, compliance, and policy-making related to environmental goals and climate change reduction.

- Reduce the GHG emissions (up to 9374 tonne/year) References: [1] Municipality of the District of Digby, Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, n.d. https://www.digbydistrict.ca/departments/215-integrated-community-sustainability-plan/...

AI summary The text highlights the potential reduction of GHG emissions by up to 9,374 tonnes per year, referencing various studies and plans related to sustainability, ecotourism, and energy initiatives in the Municipality of the District of Digby, Nova Scotia.

Halifax, NS, B3K 4L3 The report can be found at the link below: https://ecologyaction.ca/sites/default/files/images-documents/EAC%20Coal%20Phaseout%20Report%20- %20Final%20-%20191120.pdf ecologyaction.ca EAC Memo February 14, 2020 Page 3 o...

AI summary The EAC suggests that greater ambition in greenhouse gas emissions reductions should be considered, noting that the Sustainable Development Goals Act and federal carbon pricing reviews may lead to increased emissions reduction targets beyond current hard caps in Nova Scotia.

determination consultation: carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired generation’ which gives supplementary information and highlights analysis of future emissions pathways out to 2040. Although the quantitative analysis shows emissions tar...

AI summary The document discusses the proposed renewed equivalency agreement for carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired generation in Nova Scotia, valid from 2020 to 2024. It highlights the lack of ambition in the long-term emissions pathway for 2030-2040, which the Ecology Action Centre (EAC) criticizes as a key issue in the renewal process.

enhouse gases in the 2030-2040 periodii. Although this carefully selected timeframe results in approximately the same emissions reductions over the total 2015-2040 period when compared with ecologyaction.ca EAC Memo February 14, 2020 Page...

AI summary The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) argues that banking emissions credits over a 25-year period is problematic and does not lead to increased overall ambition. They suggest that the federal government should not accept the proposed emissions pathway for the 2030-2040 period and recommend that Nova Scotia propose a pathway compliant with federal regulations or remove the 2030-2040 period from analysis until clarity on future equivalency is achieved.

Category Participant Assumption Comment NS Power Response 3. AREA NSP should consider modelling decarbonization efforts in The load forecast assumptions were informed by the Environmental each scenario and at what price other sectors would...

AI summary The text discusses environmental assumptions related to decarbonization efforts and how NSP should model scenarios where surplus attributes from exceeding environmental targets could be sold to other sectors. NSP mentions considering the sale of surplus GHG emissions into the Nova Scotia Cap and Trade Market.

the SDGA Environmental (February considered in business as usual scenario? [comparator and is intended to be informational in nature only. Assumptions 14) scenarios?] 3 Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Report Appendix H Page 285 of 321 IRP Assu...

AI summary The document discusses environmental assumptions in the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Final Report, with participants commenting on the impact of the Sustainable Development Goals Act (SDGA) on GHG reductions and air quality regulations. Nova Scotia Power responds by aligning assumptions with Scenario B from the 2014 IRP and notes that GHG trajectories in the Final Scenario are more stringent than current regulatory requirements.

Zero emissions EAC NS Power developed several emissions profiles in consultation with stakeholders during the Assumptions While scenarios have comprehensively studied emissions reaching between 0.5 Mt and phase of the IRP, two of which inc...

AI summary NS Power developed emissions profiles during the IRP assumptions phase, aiming for 87%-95% GHG emission reductions by 2045. The EAC raised concerns about the absence of a zero-emissions scenario in the study. NS Power acknowledges the need for further analysis to achieve 100% reduction as technologies and policies evolve.

framework applicable to the jurisdiction. In Europe for example, the approach would be to directly monetise the benefit of a lower CO2 emission level. Even if that is not appropriate within the current framework applicable in Nova Scotia,...

AI summary The text discusses the importance of differentiating between CO2 emission scenarios as a risk mitigation strategy, highlighting the potential risks of being only slightly below emission limits and the benefits of lower CO2 levels in reducing future costs if limits are revised downward.

emissions limits are revised downwards, the additional actions and costs required to achieve them (starting from a lower CO2 base), are likely to be much less significant.

AI summary The text suggests that if emissions limits are reduced, the additional actions and costs needed to achieve them would be less significant, starting from a lower CO2 base.

, high emission costs (or tightening of emissions limits), or higher demand growth/electrification (potentially causing breaches of emissions limits).

AI summary The text discusses potential challenges related to high emission costs, tightening emissions limits, and increased demand growth or electrification, which could lead to breaches of emissions limits.

most polluting energy utility in Canada. This is an opportunity for all key stakeholders involved in the IRP 2020 to decarbonize NSPI and make it one of the least polluting energy utilities in Canada. Given the declarations of climate emer...

AI summary The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) argues that the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2020 does not go far enough in planning for emissions reductions in the electricity sector, given the climate emergency and various government commitments. The EAC calls for increased ambition in the IRP to align with future targets and ensure sustainability, affordability, and reliability.

independent expert analysis, and ongoing consultation with participants”2 represented a significant degree of effort for which EfficiencyOne is appreciative. The large amount of stakeholder consultation undertaken in the process has not, n...

AI summary EfficiencyOne acknowledges the effort in stakeholder consultation for the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process and highlights the importance of addressing remaining issues. It supports the Sustainable Development Goals Act (SDGA) and emphasizes the role of Demand-Side Management (DSM) and electrification in achieving environmental goals and decarbonizing the electricity system.

uctions and emissions that could be realized. Through these efforts, we hope to gain insight into the emissions-related impacts and implications of decisions and investments within the Town’s purview. In addition to its utility as a planni...

AI summary The text discusses Wolfville's climate change mitigation efforts, emphasizing that 80% of the town's GHG emissions come from stationary energy use. It highlights the importance of energy efficiency investments and the need for low- or zero-emission energy sources to meet climate targets, including those set by the IPCC and the Nova Scotia Provincial Government.

While there would be a cost to this, this cost can be assessed. However, the fact that wind generation is the lowest cost domestic renewable generation resource and the limited number of hours when the conditions occur suggests that even w...

AI summary The document discusses the economic attractiveness of wind generation as a low-cost renewable resource and emphasizes the need for increased ambition in emissions reduction in the electricity sector, aligning with climate emergency declarations and the SDGA. NS Power is modeling efforts to achieve an 87%-95% reduction in GHG emissions by 2045.

Category Participant Comment NS Power Response for 90% of electricity generation to come from non- emitting sources by 2030; the federal government’s commitment to increase the national 2030 emissions reduction target; and the as-of-yet un...

AI summary The EAC expresses concern that the 2020 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) did not consider 'zero' emissions scenarios, and that its planning objectives are overly cautious. The EAC argues that the omission of such scenarios may hinder the ability to achieve necessary emissions reductions, particularly in light of broader climate commitments.

in resource planning environment in which the IRP process is taking place, Nova Scotia Power explored a diverse set of environmental policy scenarios by evaluating a range of resource plans that integrate different amounts of renewable ene...

AI summary The Town of Wolfville questions the Draft Report’s assertion that Nova Scotia Power’s environmental policy scenario 2.0C is SDGA-compliant, noting the need for significant carbon emission reductions and the uncertainty in the IRP process due to the pandemic.

hat, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and state of emergency, the public consultation process to develop the goals n Page 4 of 43 Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Report Appendix M Page 5 of 43 Nova Scotia Power IRP Summary of Stakeholder Comment...

AI summary Stakeholders expressed concerns that the regulation of the SDGA has not begun and that the Province has not yet developed the 'Climate Change Plan for Clean Growth', suggesting that declaring IRP environmental policy scenarios compliant with emission targets may be premature.

be compliant with the emission targets legislated by the Act would seem premature.’

AI summary The text suggests that compliance with emission targets legislated by the Act may be premature, indicating a potential disagreement or concern regarding the timing or feasibility of meeting these targets.

Scotia Power IRP Final Report Appendix M Page 19 of 43 Nova Scotia Power IRP Summary of Stakeholder Comments specific to Findings, Action Plan and Roadmap FINDING STAKEHOLDER STAKEHOLDER COMMENT REFERENCE coal phase-out, it is worthwhile t...

AI summary Stakeholders argue that an accelerated phase-out of coal by 2030 would create approximately 15,000 jobs and provide significant health benefits, including avoiding 89 premature deaths and 58,000 days of breathing difficulty, as outlined in the Nova Scotia Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act report.

aluation of “Overcompliance” Carbon Emission Reduction on NPVRR Comparison – Scenario 2.1C vs. Scenario 2.1C Low Wind Cost Value of "overcompliance" CO2 reduction at current SDGA auction market price Scenario 2.1C vs. 2.1C "Low Wind" cost...

AI summary The analysis compares CO2 emission reductions and their financial impact on NPVRR between Scenario 2.1C and Scenario 2.1C Low Wind Cost. Overcompliance in the latter scenario results in significant emission savings (14.3 million tons by 2045) valued at $249.5 million (NPV 2022-2045) at $24/ton. Emission reductions peak in 2025 (2.2 million tons saved) and decline slightly by 2045.

Supporting Goals In addition, SCCF is committed to the following goals: - Decarbonizing the electric and transportation sectors, reducing oil use by 50 percent by 2030, and achieving 100 percent clean energy in all sectors by 2050; - Shift...

AI summary SCCF outlines goals to decarbonize sectors, address inequities, protect ecosystems, promote environmental education, and mobilize climate action. Emphasizes 100% clean energy by 2050, 30% ecosystem protection by 2030, and equity in environmental justice. Aligns with broader climate and social justice movements.