Topic:"Generation Grid Resources" in M12524

nues to play a central role in shaping the rules that govern how new resources access the transmission grid, thereby influencing reliability, market competition, and the pace of the energy transition. The electric system in Nova Scotia has...

AI summary The electric system in Nova Scotia has an installed capacity of approximately 3,100 MW with limited transmission ties, contrasting with larger ISOs in the U.S. that manage much larger systems. FERC Order 2023, designed for larger systems, requires careful consideration for implementation in Nova Scotia due to these differences.

Table 2: Initial Study Deposit Structure Under Order 2023 Size of Proposed Generating Facility FERC 2023 Amount of Deposit (CAD as of June 20, 2025) < 80 MW $48,077 + $1,374/MW ≥ 80 MW < 200 MW $206,044 ≥ 200 MW $343, 407 19 FERC Order No....

AI summary The text outlines the initial study deposit structure under Order 2023, including deposit amounts for different sizes of proposed generating facilities in Nova Scotia and the U.S. The table compares current deposit structures in Nova Scotia with re-study deposit amounts, and mentions withdrawal penalties for interconnection customers.

it, which the Commission requires customers to submit only once–upon entry into the cluster study – is calculated using a tiered approach based on the proposed MW size of the generating facility.19 … The current study deposit structure in...

AI summary The current study deposit structure in Nova Scotia aims to promote queue discipline and deter speculative applications. Concentric argues that adopting the deposit framework from Order 2023 could create financial barriers for viable projects and recommends maintaining existing practices to manage risk and ensure fair interconnection cost allocation.