Topic:"Generator Interconnection" in M08059

Wind Scen./ Sust CapCre NB Sens. # Sensitivity Name Load Capital dit Trans Comment Low Battery Cost Sensitivities 1‐LB Ref Low Battery Cost Ref Ref Ref No Med DSM High Wind Cap Cred 8‐LB Low Batt Cost Med DSM Ref High No 13‐LB Ref NB Trans...

AI summary The text presents sensitivity analyses for energy planning scenarios, including low battery costs, gas price variations, and forced retirements of power generation assets (Tufts Cove 3, Trenton 5). It also references updates to cost and availability models in energy planning tools like Plexos.

capital costs incurred a range of 6.5% to 10.4% of total NPVRR costs in our main scenarios. It is critical to continue to assess the pattern of these costs and project future costs. 5. Establish requirements to allow increased levels of wi...

AI summary The document discusses capital costs and the need to assess their future impact. It also outlines requirements for increasing wind energy on the NSPI system, including infrastructure improvements and coordination with neighboring provinces for reliability with increased wind resource utilization.

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AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSURB) approved Synapse Energy Economics Inc.'s Terms of Reference for the Generation Utilization and Optimization analysis after reviewing stakeholder comments. The Board acknowledged Synapse's explanation of engagement opportunities and confirmed its approval of the Terms of Reference filed on August 1, 2017.