Topic:"Hearing Procedures" in M11689

s several areas in which load forecast methods could be improved. 8 Finally, I will discuss inconsistencies between the load forecast and the distribution system 9 planning forecast. 10 Q: Please summarize your recommendations. 11 A: I hav...

AI summary The expert outlines six recommendations to improve load forecasting, including updating residential heating intensity models, incorporating weather trends, convening a hearing on winter heating demand, adjusting EV charging forecasts, and aligning load forecasts with distribution planning. These aim to enhance forecast accuracy and address systemic inconsistencies.

on- 18 electric choices for customer-sited power, it isn’t clear that customers will be able to 19 maintain (or even add) backup heating sources that have greenhouse gas emissions. 20 Q: What is your recommendation? 21 A: Clearly, if NS Po...

AI summary NS Power recommends the Board convene a hearing to address inconsistencies in federal carbon policies and infrastructure investments. The Board is advised to seek testimony from NS Power, Eastward Energy, Inc., and stakeholders in propane and fuel oil markets. NS Power forecasts time-varying pricing tariffs will reduce peak demand by 4 MW in 2025, 12 MW in 2026, and 32-36 MW by 2086.

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 submitted a 2024 Load Forecast Report to the NSUARB, prompting a Hearing Order. Interventions were filed by advocates and EfficiencyOne, with NS Power responding to information requests. Synapse praised the report's improved expository quality and forecasting methodology.

Page 17 of 25 2024 Load Forecast Report Rebuttal Evidence Non-Confidential 1 understanding of the cause of the variance between forecast and actual peak 2 energy. 31 3 4 NS Power Response: 5 6 Please refer to NS Power’s response to Synapse...

AI summary NS Power responds to recommendations regarding its residential SAE model, stating it already incorporates weather trends but agrees to investigate temperature and cloud cover. The Board is urged to hold a hearing on winter peak heating demand, involving NS Power, Eastward Energy, and propane/fuel oil stakeholders.

sidential Class claiming there is no known data to provide more detailed information on work from home. NS Power did agree to reassess the validity of the work from home variable in the next forecast. NS Power provided clarification on new...

AI summary NS Power agreed to reassess the work-from-home variable in forecasts but excluded technologies like heat pumps due to low adoption. The CA recommended a hearing on winter peak heating demand, which NS Power opposed, citing The Path to 2030. The SBA requested new building energy standards, which NS Power argued are already modeled. The Board urged improved forecasting accuracy.

sidential Class claiming there is no known data to provide more detailed information on work from home. NS Power did agree to reassess the validity of the work from home variable in the next forecast. NS Power provided clarification on new...

AI summary NS Power reassessed work-from-home data and omitted low-adoption technologies like heat pumps. The CA urged a hearing on winter peak demand, while NS Power cited The Path to 2030. The SBA requested new building standards, which NS Power claims are already modeled. The Board encouraged improving forecast accuracy.