Annual Interconnection Processes Proceeding Report NS Power March 31, 2026
AI summary This document is the Annual Interconnection Processes Proceeding Report submitted by NS Power as of March 31, 2026.
- The Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB, Board) provided its original Decision and Order on the - Interconnection Processes proceeding on June 11, 2024 (M10905). The Board's Order provided - the following directives to Nova Scotia Power Inc....
AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board issued a decision and order on the Interconnection Processes proceeding, directing NS Power to implement Synapse's recommendations and file compliance and update reports. NS Power submitted a compliance report, and various parties filed comments, which NS Power responded to.
of filings by Synapse, NS Power, and various interested parties in matters M10905 and M12174, the Board is satisfied that appropriate attention has been focused on transmission and distribution interconnection issues that were of concern t...
AI summary The Board acknowledges that interconnection issues have been adequately addressed in filings by Synapse, NS Power, and interested parties in matters M10905 and M12174. The Board also notes that further amendments to interconnection procedures may be necessary following a review of the Concentric report on FERC Order 2023 (M12524).
DATE FILED: March 31, 2026 Page 4 of 33 1 is gained with revisions proposed in matters M10905 and M12174. As noted above, 2 a significant number of issues remain outstanding pending that review.2 3 4 The Board also indicated that it was pr...
AI summary The document discusses the approval of revised Standard Generation Interconnection Procedures (SGIP) by the NSEB, pending confirmation from the IESO-NS. It also references the NSPSO's second annual Interconnection Process Proceeding report and compliance with directives from the NSEB's Decision in M10905/M12174.
6 Figure 1: Status of Recommendations and Directives Synapse Recommendations: Transmission Recommendation/Directive Status Modify NS Power's SGIP to address study fee structures and service standard timelines for "small" resource category....
AI summary The document outlines the status of various recommendations and directives related to the modification of interconnection procedures and the inclusion of battery energy storage systems in the SGIP. These changes aim to align the SGIP with the DGIP and address FERC Order 2023 modifications.
2.1 FERC Order 2023 - In its M10905/ M12174 Decision letter, the Board noted that a significant portion of the NSPSO's - 2024 Annual Interconnection Report focused on issues associated with the review of Federal - Energy Regulatory Commiss...
AI summary The NSPSO is reviewing FERC Order 2023, focusing on the need for a transmission heat-map, the costs and benefits of a hosting capacity map, and the connect and manage approach. The review is ongoing, and the impact of implementing these changes is still being assessed.
… 1 2 3 4 5 6 Looking ahead, curtailment will be reviewed in the context of the FERC Order 2023 review, which will provide a perspective on how the implementation of approaches such as "connect and manage", for example, are affecting curta...
AI summary The document discusses the review of curtailment in the context of FERC Order 2023 and outlines nine recommendations for improving the interconnection process in Nova Scotia, including Cluster Study opportunities, cost allocation approaches, and enhancements to information systems.
DATE FILED: March 31, 2026 Page 12 of 33 1 2 workshops.10 the completion of the 3 NS Power scheduled two workshops, one in April 2025 and another in May 2025. The Company 4 held the first session April 17, 2025, as planned, and invited sta...
AI summary NS Power conducted two stakeholder workshops in 2025, but canceled the second due to lack of feedback. The NSEB accepted the compliance report. A cybersecurity incident impacted the distribution hosting capacity map, which remains temporarily unavailable. The Board directed NS Power to consider the connect and manage approach beyond current ERIS practices after reviewing FERC Order 2023.
- As noted in Section 2.1, the NSPSO engaged Concentric to assist in a fulsome review of FERC - Order 2023. In its report filed on behalf of the NSPSO on October 23, 2025, Concentric provided - the following with respect to the Connect and...
AI summary The document discusses FERC Order 2023 and the 'Connect and Manage' approach used by ERCOT, which allows generators to interconnect without guarantees of deliverability or marketability. This approach is contrasted with systems like PJM and Nova Scotia, where different interconnection practices are in place.
generators accept the risk of being curtailed without compensation when the grid is constrained, and no advance guarantee is provided for the deliverability or marketability of the generator's output. Currently in Nova Scotia, NS Power off...
AI summary The text discusses the risks associated with the connect and manage approach for generator interconnection in Nova Scotia, noting that NS Power currently offers NRIS and ERIS but does not apply a connect and manage model. Concentric advises against deploying this model due to increased operational risks for the system operator.
DATE FILED: March 31, 2026 Page 15 of 33 forward. [14](#page-14-2) M10905, Board Review of NS Power's Interconnection Processes, Board Decision, June 11, 2024, page 38. M12524, Concentric FERC Order 2023 Report, Concentric Report, October...
AI summary The document references two regulatory matters: M10905, which involves the Board's review of NS Power's interconnection processes, and M12524, which includes a report from Concentric on a FERC Order 2023. These references highlight ongoing regulatory oversight and compliance activities related to interconnection processes and federal energy regulations.
2 Interconnection Requests 3 T/D IR# Nameplate Capacity (MW) Status IR Validated Date PA Completed Date Business Days Count PA Obtained DGIP Study Group Study Window Start Date Draft DSIS to IC Business Days Count Draft DSIS Obtained Progr...
AI summary This table lists interconnection requests for the Community Solar Program, showing details such as request numbers, nameplate capacities, statuses, and dates related to the validation and completion of interconnection requests.
Background In Matter M10905, the Board conducted a review of NS Power's interconnections process under s. 2C of the Electricity Act . Responsibility for transmission interconnections now resides with the Nova Scotia Independent Energy Syst...
AI summary The Board reviewed NS Power's interconnection process under the Electricity Act, finding that responsibility now lies with IESO-NS. Synapse Energy Economics provided recommendations, including modifying SGIP and incorporating battery storage. The Board adopted these recommendations and directed NSPSO to implement changes.
Connect and Manage Approach In its Decision in M10905, the Board directed that after a review of FERC Order 2023, further consideration is to be given to implementing elements of the connect and manage approach beyond those currently embed...
AI summary The Board directed a review of FERC Order 2023 to consider implementing the connect and manage approach beyond the existing Energy Resource Interconnection Service (ERIS). Concentric noted that Nova Scotia's ERIS program already contains elements of connect and manage, but does not recommend adopting the full model due to increased operational risks. NS Power considers the directive to be complete.
Curtailment In its M10905 Decision, the Board noted Synapse's view that there is merit in further exploring issues and possible streamlining of ERIS interconnection studies. The Board directed NS Power to undertake that review and to file...
AI summary The Board directed NS Power to explore streamlining ERIS interconnection studies and to systematically track, record, and publish curtailment events. NS Power reported that curtailment details are not publicly available on OASIS but are shared with impacted generators and the FAM Small Working Group. NS Power considers the directive complete.
Board Findings and Directives The Board acknowledges that most of the 21 recommendations and directives related to the interconnection processes have been completed or transferred to the IESO-NS. Accordingly, the Board directs that going f...
AI summary The Board has acknowledged the completion of most recommendations related to interconnection processes and has directed IESO-NS and NS Power to submit annual reports on transmission and distribution interconnection issues, respectively. NS Power is also directed to provide updates on the status of network upgrade refunds and to consider stakeholder consultation before filing its application.
August 24, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12778 – Nova Scotia Power Incorporated – Interconnection Process Proceeding – Annual Report Dear Ms. He...
AI summary NS Power submitted its second Annual Interconnection Process Proceeding Report, and the NSEB provided findings and directives, including the transfer of annual reporting responsibilities to IESO-NS and NS Power, and directions on handling cybersecurity issues and refund regulations.
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