Topic:"Hearing Procedures" in M11108

1 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2 3 In accordance with the Nova Scotia Wholesale Electricity and Renewable to Retail Market Rules 1, 4 the Nova Scotia Power System Operator (NSPSO) is required each year to provide the Nova Scotia 5 Utility and Review B...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Power System Operator (NSPSO) submitted its 2023 Load Forecast Report to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB), triggering a paper hearing. Interventions were received from stakeholders including the Consumer Advocate and EfficiencyOne. Synapse Energy Economics noted improvements in the report's reasonableness and responsiveness from NS Power, while acknowledging amendments based on prior regulatory directives.

AMENDED HEARING ORDER M11108 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- AMENDED HEARING ORDER On April 28, 2023, Nova Scotia Power Inc, (NS Power) filed with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Boar...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) filed its 2023 Load Forecast Report, prompting a paper hearing process. The Board approved an extension request by Board Counsel Consultants, updating the timetable for evidence submissions, IRs, and rebuttal evidence deadlines. The amended schedule includes key dates through September 2023.

November 7, 2023 [email protected] Mark Peachey Manager, Capital Filings Nova Scotia Power 1223 Lower Water St Halifax, NS B3J 3S8 Dear Mr. Peachey: M11108 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – 2023 Load Forecast Report (P-194) Nova Scotia Powe...

AI summary NS Power filed its 2023 Load Forecast Report, detailing energy and peak demand projections from 2023 to 2033. The Board established a paper hearing timeline, approved confidentiality, and received interventions from groups like the Industrial Group and EfficiencyOne. Synapse Energy Economics reviewed the filing, and the Board directed NS Power to address an unplanned service continuation in its rebuttal evidence.

AMENDED HEARING ORDER M11108 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- AMENDED HEARING ORDER On April 28, 2023, Nova Scotia Power Inc, (NS Power) filed with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Boar...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board amended the timetable for the 2023 Load Forecast Report proceeding, approving an extension requested by Board Counsel Consultants. Key dates include evidence submissions by July 18, 2023, and rebuttal evidence by September 14, 2023, with Rule 7(3) governing filing deadlines.