Topic:"Generator Interconnection" in M12551

- (i.) Utilize dispatchable sources of generation. - (ii.) May have more than one generating unit so long as the aggregate manufacturer's nameplate rating is of not less than 2,000 kilowatts and which NSPI has the right to verify through i...

AI summary The text outlines requirements for utilizing dispatchable generation sources, specifies minimum capacity requirements for generating units, and details options for connecting generators to the grid, including the responsibility for additional costs if a separate point of delivery is used.

2026 AAR Application Appendix A1 Page 5 of 5 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) GENERATION REPLACEMENT AND LOAD FOLLOWING TARIFF Page 5 of 5 (iv.) Generating facility shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards esta...

AI summary The document outlines requirements for generating facilities under the Generation Replacement and Load Following Tariff, specifying that they must comply with safety and performance standards set by Measurement Canada, the Canadian Electrical Code, and NSPI's interconnection guidelines.

WHOLESALE MARKET BACKUP/TOP-UP SERVICE TARIFF Page 3 of 6 The tariff is applicable to the scheduled backup/top-up load of participating customers under the following terms and conditions: - (1) The wholesale customer has provided written n...

AI summary The document outlines the terms and conditions for the Wholesale Market Backup/Top-Up Service Tariff, including requirements for customer applications, service subscription periods, and metering equipment installation. Applications with a CCF value greater than zero must be submitted by January 31st, while those with a CCF value of zero must be submitted by September 1st. The service is renewable annually or on a three-year forward basis under certain conditions.

2026 AAR Application Appendix E1 Page 5 of 8 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) - (iv.) Any export transactions utilizing energy from the Internal Resource will be recallable by the NSPSO, up to the amount contracted to the wholes...

AI summary The document outlines conditions for the recall of energy from internal and external resources by the NSPSO in the event of a resource adequacy need, including requirements for documentation and control of external resources.

AVAILABILITY This tariff is available for use by, independent non-dispatchable electric generators serving the Wholesale Market. The tariff is applicable to scheduled "spill energy," under the following terms and conditions: - (1) "Spill e...

AI summary The tariff applies to independent non-dispatchable electric generators in the Wholesale Market, specifically for scheduled 'spill energy.' Spill energy is defined as excess hourly energy production over customer requirements, with compensation limited to the supplier's Maximum Spill Capacity, which must be approved by NSPI. Metering equipment installation is required, with costs borne by the supplier.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS (1) Suppliers must meet all conditions set forth in the Generation Interconnection Procedures and Generation Interconnection Agreement.

AI summary This section outlines special conditions requiring suppliers to comply with the Generation Interconnection Procedures and Generation Interconnection Agreement.

2026 AAR Application Appendix E1 Page 8 of 8 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) WHOLESALE MARKET NON-DISPATCHABLE SUPPLIER SPILL TARIFF Page 2 of 2 - (2) The Company reserves the right to have a separate service agreement, if in t...

AI summary The document outlines the conditions under which a separate service agreement may be required for a non-dispatchable supplier to ensure the integrity of the power supply system. It emphasizes that the supplier must make arrangements to prevent deterioration of system reliability, including considerations such as harmonic voltage, voltage flicker, and stability.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS - (1) NS Power reserves the right to have a separate service agreement, if in the opinion of NS Power issues not specifically set out herein, must be addressed for the ongoing benefit of NS Power and its customers. - (2)...

AI summary NS Power reserves the right to establish separate service agreements for specific issues. LRS' RtR customers and generators must ensure their operations do not compromise the integrity of the power supply system, with specific requirements outlined in written operating agreements. Factors affecting system integrity, such as reliability and voltage stability, are considered in assessments.

GENERATION REPLACEMENT AND LOAD FOLLOWING TARIFF Page 5 of 5 (iv.) Generating facility shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by Measurement Canada, the Canadian Electrical Code, and NSPI's interconnection g...

AI summary The generating facility must comply with safety and performance standards set by Measurement Canada, the Canadian Electrical Code, and NSPI's interconnection guidelines.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS - (1) NS Power reserves the right to have a separate service agreement, if in the opinion of NS Power issues not specifically set out herein, must be addressed for the ongoing benefit of NS Power and its customers - (2)...

AI summary NS Power retains the right to establish separate service agreements for specific issues. LRS' RtR Customers and generators must ensure their operations do not compromise the integrity of the power supply system, as outlined in written operating agreements. Factors affecting system integrity include reliability, harmonic levels, voltage flicker, and stability.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS - (1) This tariff is designed for customers supplied and metered at the high side of the transformer at transmission voltage of 69 kV or higher. For customers metered at the low side of the transformer, or at a distribut...

AI summary This section outlines special conditions for a high-voltage transmission tariff, including adjustments for metering locations, mandatory OATT service, service denial criteria, service agreements, load integrity requirements, and conditions for attributing capacity credit factor (CCF) values to wholesale customers.

WHOLESALE MARKET BACKUP/TOP-UP SERVICE TARIFF Page 5 of 6 - (iv.) Any export transactions utilizing energy from the Internal Resource will be recallable by the NSPSO, up to the amount contracted to the wholesale customer, for delivery to t...

AI summary The document outlines the conditions under which export transactions and external resources can be recalled or utilized by the Nova Scotia Power System Operator (NSPSO) to meet resource adequacy needs. Specific requirements are detailed for both internal and external resources, including documentation and contractual obligations.

AVAILABILITY This tariff is available for use by, independent non-dispatchable electric generators serving the Wholesale Market. The tariff is applicable to scheduled "spill energy," under the following terms and conditions: - (1) "Spill e...

AI summary The tariff is available for independent non-dispatchable electric generators in the Wholesale Market, specifically for scheduled 'spill energy.' Spill energy compensation is limited to the supplier's Maximum Spill Capacity, which must be approved by NSPI. Suppliers are required to install metering equipment, with associated costs borne by the supplier.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS (1) Suppliers must meet all conditions set forth in the Generation Interconnection Procedures and Generation Interconnection Agreement. Nova Scotia POWER An Emera Company Effective:

AI summary This section outlines special conditions for suppliers, requiring compliance with the Generation Interconnection Procedures and Agreement. The text includes the name of the company, Nova Scotia Power, and its parent company, Emera.

WHOLESALE MARKET NON-DISPATCHABLE SUPPLIER SPILL TARIFF Page 2 of 2 - (2) The Company reserves the right to have a separate service agreement, if in the opinion of the Company issues not specifically set out herein, must be addressed for t...

AI summary The document outlines the Company's right to establish separate service agreements for non-dispatchable suppliers to address issues affecting the power supply system's integrity. It emphasizes the need for suppliers to ensure their generation output does not compromise system reliability and mentions the filing of the 2026 Annually Adjusted Rates Confidential Appendix I.

5 Installed Capacity (MW) Firm Capacity Added (MW) INSTALLED CAPACITY (START OF YEAR) 2,601.8 WRC#2 Return from LEM 102 White Rock BESS Completion 24 New Wind IPPs 33 INSTALLED CAPACITY (END OF YEAR) 2,760.8 6

AI summary The document provides a summary of installed and firm capacity additions for the year, including contributions from LEM, White Rock BESS, and new wind IPPs, resulting in an increase from 2,601.8 MW to 2,760.8 MW.

1.4 Executive Summary of the Market Design as Proposed The RtR Market design is embodied in a number of instruments: • Each RtR generator is required to execute a Wholesale Market Participation Agreement by which it is bound by the relevan...

AI summary The proposed Renewable to Retail (RtR) Market design requires each RtR generator to execute a Wholesale Market Participation Agreement and a Generator Interconnection Agreement, which bind them to the relevant provisions of the Wholesale and RtR Market Rules and the Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT).

9.1 Transmission System Cost Impact The present Generator Interconnection Procedures (GIP) collectively have the effect that network upgrade costs incurred to accommodate a new generation connection will initially be funded by the generato...

AI summary The current Generator Interconnection Procedures (GIP) require generators to initially fund network upgrade costs, which are later recovered from customers. This is inconsistent with the Electricity Act, necessitating amendments to the GIP and Generator Interconnection Agreement (GIA) to eliminate cost recovery from customers for Real Time Retail (RtR) generation.

9.2 Other Generator Impact In addition to other NS Power customers, the Electricity Act ,as amended, stipulates that existing independent power producers and approved feed-in-tariff producers (collectively "protected producers") should not...

AI summary The text discusses the impact of new generators on existing protected producers under the Electricity Act. It outlines two options for addressing potential adverse effects: physical protection through prioritizing curtailments or financial compensation from the RtR supply chain. The NS Power System Operator is tasked with implementing these processes in its Operating Procedures.

Generation owners and developers (2000 to date) Sithe Global and Goreway Power Station: bid support, contract negotiation, project financing support, market interface preparation, and IESO audit response for the 840 MW Goreway combined cyc...

AI summary The document outlines various generation owners and developers involved in projects from 2000 to date, highlighting their roles in bid support, contract negotiations, project financing, and market interface preparation for several energy facilities.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS - (1) NS Power reserves the right to have a separate service agreement, if in the opinion of NS Power issues not specifically set out herein, must be addressed for the ongoing benefit of NS Power and its customers. - (2)...

AI summary NS Power reserves the right to enter into separate service agreements when necessary for the benefit of its customers. Load Replacement Service (LRS) customers and generators must ensure their operations do not negatively impact the power supply system's integrity, as outlined in written operating agreements. Factors such as reliability, voltage levels, and system stability are considered in assessing potential impacts.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS - (1) This tariff is designed for customers supplied and metered at the high side of the transformer at transmission voltage of 69 kV or higher. For customers metered at the low side of the transformer, or at a distribut...

AI summary This section outlines special conditions for a specific tariff, including metering requirements, transmission service costs, service denial criteria, service agreements, load integrity requirements, and conditions for attributing a zero Coincident Capacity Factor (CCF) in billing demand calculations.

AVAILABILITY The tariff is available to wholesale customers as defined in section 2(d) of the Electricity Act , Chapter 25 of the Acts of 2004. (d) "wholesale customer" means Nova Scotia Power Incorporated or a municipal utility. The tarif...

AI summary The tariff is available to wholesale customers, defined as Nova Scotia Power Incorporated or municipal utilities. Applications for service must be submitted annually by specific deadlines, and backup/top-up service is subscribed on a minimum 12-month or three-year forward basis depending on the CCF value. Metering equipment must be installed and approved by the Company.

WHOLESALE MARKET BACKUP/TOP-UP SERVICE TARIFF Page 3 of 6 The tariff is applicable to the scheduled backup/top-up load of participating customers under the following terms and conditions: - (1) The wholesale customer has provided written n...

AI summary The document outlines the terms and conditions for the Wholesale Market Backup/Top-Up Service Tariff, including requirements for customer applications, service duration, and metering equipment installation. Applications must be submitted annually by specific deadlines, and service is renewable on a minimum 12-month basis or three-year forward basis under certain conditions.

2026 AAR Compliance Filing Appendix A Page 15 of 25 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) - (iv.) Any export transactions utilizing energy from the Internal Resource will be recallable by the NSPSO, up to the amount contracted to the...

AI summary The document outlines procedures for managing energy and capacity from internal and external resources in the event of resource adequacy needs. It specifies the recallability of energy from internal resources and the conditions under which external resources can be utilized, including documentation requirements for capacity and transmission.

WHOLESALE MARKET BACKUP/TOP-UP SERVICE TARIFF Page 3 of 6 The tariff is applicable to the scheduled backup/top-up load of participating customers under the following terms and conditions: - (1) The wholesale customer has provided written n...

AI summary The Wholesale Market Backup/Top-Up Service Tariff outlines the terms and conditions for participation, including requirements for written notice, contract demand, and metering equipment. Applications must be submitted annually to NSPI by specific deadlines, with decisions communicated within defined timeframes.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS - (1) This tariff is designed for customers supplied and metered at the high side of the transformer at transmission voltage of 69 kV or higher. For customers metered at the low side of the transformer, or at a distribut...

AI summary This section outlines special conditions for a high-voltage transmission tariff, including requirements for meter readings, mandatory use of the Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT), service denial criteria, service agreements, load integrity, and conditions for attributing capacity credit factor (CCF) values based on resource availability.

- "CCi" is a capacity contribution factor of LRS' generator to NS Power's system peak as determined by NS Power. The capacity contribution factor may be the subject of periodic adjustment if operating conditions of the generator, such as a...

AI summary The text defines key terms related to capacity contribution and generator capacity within the context of Nova Scotia Power's system. It outlines how capacity contribution factors may be adjusted based on generator operating conditions and introduces the concept of generator capacity dedicated to serving load.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS - (1) NS Power reserves the right to have a separate service agreement, if in the opinion of NS Power issues not specifically set out herein, must be addressed for the ongoing benefit of NS Power and its customers. - (2)...

AI summary NS Power reserves the right to establish separate service agreements for specific issues. LRS' RtR Customers and generators must ensure their operations do not compromise the power supply system's integrity, as outlined in written operating agreements. Factors considered in assessing system integrity include reliability, voltage, stability, and other related conditions.

- (i.) Utilize dispatchable sources of generation. - (ii.) May have more than one generating unit so long as the aggregate manufacturer's nameplate rating is of not less than 2,000 kilowatts and which NSPI has the right to verify through i...

AI summary The text outlines requirements for generating facilities, including the use of dispatchable sources, minimum capacity, connection points, and compliance with safety and performance standards set by regulatory bodies and NSPI.

n Nova Scotia (Internal Resource): - (i.) If the Internal Resource is dispatchable, that it can start up and deliver energy contracted to, but unused by, the wholesale customer to NSPI, if directed to do so by the Nova Scotia Power System...

AI summary The text outlines special conditions for internal resources in Nova Scotia, requiring them to be available for dispatch during resource adequacy needs, whether dispatchable or non-dispatchable, and to coordinate with the NSPSO to avoid planned outages during critical times.

AVAILABILITY This tariff is available for use by, independent non-dispatchable electric generators serving the Wholesale Market. The tariff is applicable to scheduled "spill energy," under the following terms and conditions: - (1) "Spill e...

AI summary The tariff applies to independent non-dispatchable electric generators in the Wholesale Market, specifically for scheduled 'spill energy.' Spill energy is defined as energy produced above the scheduled hourly energy requirement of wholesale customers. Suppliers must install approved metering equipment, and spill capacity must be approved by NSPI.

n Nova Scotia (Internal Resource): - (i.) If the Internal Resource is dispatchable, that it can start up and deliver energy contracted to, but unused by, the wholesale customer to NSPI, if directed to do so by the Nova Scotia Power System...

AI summary The text outlines special conditions for an internal resource in Nova Scotia, specifying requirements for dispatchability, availability during resource adequacy needs, and coordination with the Nova Scotia Power System Operator (NSPSO) during critical times of the year.

- "CCi" is a capacity contribution factor of LRS' generator to NS Power's system peak as determined by NS Power. The capacity contribution factor may be the subject of periodic adjustment if operating conditions of the generator, such as a...

AI summary The text defines key terms related to capacity contribution factors and generator capacity dedicated to serving load. It outlines how these factors may be adjusted based on changes in generator operating conditions.

- (i.) Utilize dispatchable sources of generation. - (ii.) May have more than one generating unit so long as the aggregate manufacturer's nameplate rating is of not less than 2,000 kilowatts and which NSPI has the right to verify through i...

AI summary The text outlines requirements for generating facilities, including the use of dispatchable sources, minimum nameplate ratings, connection options, and compliance with safety and performance standards set by regulatory bodies and NSPI.

n Nova Scotia (Internal Resource): - (i.) If the Internal Resource is dispatchable, that it can start up and deliver energy contracted to, but unused by, the wholesale customer to NSPI, if directed to do so by the Nova Scotia Power System...

AI summary The text outlines special conditions for an internal resource in Nova Scotia, specifying requirements for dispatchability, availability during resource adequacy needs, and coordination with the Nova Scotia Power System Operator (NSPSO) during critical times of the year.

AVAILABILITY This tariff is available for use by, independent non-dispatchable electric generators serving the Wholesale Market. The tariff is applicable to scheduled "spill energy," under the following terms and conditions: - (1) "Spill e...

AI summary This tariff applies to independent non-dispatchable electric generators in the Wholesale Market, specifically for scheduled 'spill energy.' Spill energy is defined as surplus energy produced above the scheduled hourly requirement, with compensation capped at the supplier's Maximum Spill Capacity, which must be approved by NSPI. Metering equipment is required, and installation costs are the supplier's responsibility.

n Nova Scotia (Internal Resource): - (i.) If the Internal Resource is dispatchable, that it can start up and deliver energy contracted to, but unused by, the wholesale customer to NSPI, if directed to do so by the Nova Scotia Power System...

AI summary The document outlines special conditions for an internal resource in Nova Scotia, specifying requirements for dispatchability, availability during resource adequacy needs, and coordination with the Nova Scotia Power System Operator (NSPSO) during critical periods.

STANDBY SERVICE Standby Service is a supplemental generation capacity service provided to Licensed Retail Suppliers (LRS). The service is provided in combination with Energy Balancing Service under the Energy Balancing Service Tariff. The...

AI summary Standby Service is a supplemental generation capacity service provided to Licensed Retail Suppliers (LRS) under the Energy Balancing Service Tariff. It has two components: capacity adequacy service and top-up capacity service, both aimed at ensuring the reliability of the Nova Scotia electricity system.