Topic:"Grid Modernization" in M12916

3.2.7 Firm Imports — New Brunswick On May 28, 2026, the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board approved NB Power's Renewable Integration Grid Stability (RIGS) project. [26](#page-14-4) The project will provide IESO Nova Scotia with acces...

AI summary On May 28, 2026, the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board approved NB Power's RIGS project, providing IESO Nova Scotia with 100 MW of firm generation capacity starting as early as 2028. This capacity is included in the Resource Plan for Winter 2028/2029 under a 10-year agreement.

5.3.1 Western Valley Transmission System The Western Valley transmission study was initiated to identify if load growth and new generation in the area necessitate system upgrades and/or protection scheme changes. System upgrades could incl...

AI summary The Western Valley transmission study was initiated to assess if load growth and new generation in the area require system upgrades or changes to protection schemes. Upgrades may include reactive power sources, while protection changes may involve Automatic Action Schemes (AAS) or Remedial Action Schemes (RAS). The study covers 2027 and 2032 for both normal and N-1 scenarios, with 2027 results identifying necessary upgrades.

Response IR - 2 - a) System Impact Studies (SIS) are complete for IRL02 and IRL03. All others are ongoing. - No additional transmission load interconnection requests have been validated since the - publication of the 2026 10 Year System Ou...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia has completed System Impact Studies for IRL02 and IRL03, with other studies ongoing. No new transmission load interconnection requests have been validated since the 2026 10 Year System Outlook report was published.

Request IR-8: - Reference : Exh. N-1, Table 9, and Matter M12592 regarding the ECC Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) project with a cost of $7 million, including $5.2 million in NRCan funding. - a) Please explain why this project is not included i...

AI summary Request IR-8 seeks clarification on the exclusion of the ECC Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) project from Table 9, the significance of the project, and its implications on transmission line interruptions, risk mitigation, and potential benefits such as congestion relief and cost savings. It also requests data analysis, evaluation plans, and comparisons with Ambient Adjusted Rating (AAR) solutions.