N-4Draft Terms of Reference
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December 2019 Attached are the comments received from the stakeholders as of today’s date and a matrix (Appendix B) setting out all comments by category and indicating NS Power’s response. Many of the comments received were with respect to...
AI summary NS Power submitted stakeholder comments on the 2020 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process, revised the Terms of Reference (TOR), and requested approval for the draft TOR. The document outlines stakeholder feedback on scenario development, evaluation criteria, and modeling approaches, emphasizing ongoing engagement during IRP phases.
esource planning 3 process in Nova Scotia that reflects industry best practices in the area of resource planning and promotes understanding and consensus among interested parties. Purpose of the 2020 IRP The IRP is a comprehensive public u...
AI summary The 2020 Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) process in Nova Scotia is a non-prescriptive, comprehensive planning exercise integrating supply and demand-side resources to develop a long-term electricity strategy. It emphasizes flexibility to address uncertainties and is guided by collaboration with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB) and consultants.
lay out the long-term Strategy, Roadmap and Action Plan for the future of electricity supply in Nova Scotia. Deliverables: Draft & Final IRP Report 3 A Reference Plan for use in the avoided cost calculations of energy and capacity from DSM...
AI summary The document outlines the process for developing Nova Scotia's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), including a reference plan for avoided cost calculations in demand-side management (DSM). It details a timeline of stakeholder consultations, workshops, and submissions to the UARB for approval of the IRP Terms of Reference.
iate weighting of these six metrics against each other and against the primary metric. EfficiencyOne recommends that if NS Power intends to use these six metrics in addition to the primary metric, it objectively define exactly how it will...
AI summary EfficiencyOne recommends NS Power objectively define how to weight six metrics in the TOR to avoid inconsistent stakeholder interpretations. NS Power agrees to include illustrative examples in the final IRP Report and engage stakeholders during the IRP process.
Assumptions and the Analysis Plan and discussed with stakeholders. E1 Constraints / The TOR should indicate whether NS This is covered as part of the Process & Assumptions Power plans to do any stochastics and if Deliverables Step 1 – Esta...
AI summary The document discusses the Terms of Reference (TOR) for an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), focusing on whether NS Power will use stochastic methods in its analysis. Stakeholder input is mentioned, with NS Power indicating consideration of stochastic approaches but not yet confirming their necessity for this exercise.
14 IRP TERMS OF REFERENCE – STAKEHOLDER COMMENTS Stakeholder Issue Stakeholder Comments NS Power Response Category E1 Constraints / The TOR should indicate whether Short This is an item which will be addressed Assumptions Term runs will be...
AI summary Stakeholder E1 requested clarification on whether Short Term runs in the IRP will use hourly or five-minute intervals and if transmission/distribution systems are considered in the IRP. NS Power responded that these issues will be addressed in the Analysis Plan during the Process & Deliverables Step 1, as outlined in the TOR.
in the TOR regardless of the modeling methodology to be employed. E1 Modeling Greater clarity should be added to the This is an item which will be addressed TOR regarding how modelling results as part of the Analysis Plan, particularly wil...
AI summary EfficiencyOne seeks greater clarity in the Terms of Reference (TOR) regarding how modeling results will inform the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Strategy, Roadmap, and Draft Report. Concerns are raised about potential subjectivity in interpreting modeling outcomes due to insufficient objective linkage, with recommendations to address this through the Analysis Plan and evaluation criteria.
NS Power agrees with this comment and Engagement horizon of the IRP, which we believe and has edited the TOR accordingly. recommend to be 25 years. E1 Process / Greater clarity should be added to the NS Power does not believe this is Engag...
AI summary NS Power agrees with the comment regarding the horizon of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), recommending a 25-year timeframe. It also discusses the Terms of Reference (TOR) and the need for clarity on the differences between the IRP Strategy, Roadmap, and Action Plan. NS Power plans to use a modernized approach to articulate its strategy and has updated the TOR to include a Reference Plan for calculating avoided costs due to demand-side management (DSM).
agenda in advance. the date(s) known to stakeholders as soon as possible and that the agenda be circulated in advance. E1 Schedule At least two additional weeks should be NS Power agrees with this comment and added to the schedule for revi...
AI summary The text discusses the need for additional time to review the Draft Analysis Plan and Assumptions as part of the Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) process. NS Power agrees with the suggestion and has updated the Terms of Reference (TOR) accordingly, emphasizing the importance of thorough review to ensure quality outcomes and effective modelling.
o so in the ToR. Not making this decision now leaves the door open for stakeholders to put inconsistent emphases on a subset of these metrics down the road, or to abandon them entirely. Outputs Recommendation 19. The ToR should specify tha...
AI summary The document recommends that the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) should specify how avoided costs related to capacity, energy, transmission, distribution, and environmental compliance due to Demand-Side Management (DSM) will be treated as outputs or inputs to the IRP, and how they will be developed. EfficiencyOne acknowledges NS Power's opportunity to comment on the ToR and looks forward to collaboration.