Topic:"Infrastructure Planning" in M12959

Why do this project now? This project was completed to allow Lingan Unit 2 to operate through 2025 and the winter of 2026. NS Power has continued to minimize investment in Lingan Unit 2 in line with expected utilization using short-term al...

AI summary This project was undertaken to ensure the continued operation of Lingan Unit 2 through 2025 and the winter of 2026, as short-term mitigation strategies were no longer sufficient to maintain safe operations. The unit is necessary to meet capacity requirements during this period and is expected to be required in the same manner going forward.

Document No: XXX-XX-XXXX-XXXX Project Cost Estimate Input Checklist and Maturity Matrix Equipment Replacement Required fields: Estimate Classification Project Name: LIN2 2025/26 Capacity Requirement Started or Preliminary Class 5 Class 4 C...

AI summary The document outlines a project cost estimate input checklist and maturity matrix for the LIN2 2025/26 Capacity Requirement. It includes sections on project scope, location, requirements, technology selection, and planning, with maturity levels defined for various deliverables.

4 1 (d-e) Please refer to the IESO-NS 10 Year System Outlook Report. [1](#page-1-0) 5 The thermal retirement 6 schedule complies with the 2030 coal phase-out targets. Due to increasing system demand, 7 it is forecast that in addition to BE...

AI summary The document references the IESO-NS 10 Year System Outlook Report, indicating that the thermal retirement schedule aligns with 2030 coal phase-out targets. Due to rising demand, Lingan 2 is expected to remain operational through the winter of 2029/2030 to ensure adequate reserve margins until new fast-acting generation is available.

Request IR-1: - a) What is the current rated capacity (in MW) of the LIN2 generating unit? - b) Please provide an estimate of the power generation from this unit for 2026 to 2030. - c) Please extend the table requested by Board staff in IR...

AI summary The document contains three requests (IR-1, IR-2, IR-3) to Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPOWER) regarding the capacity of the LIN2 generating unit, reserve margins for 2026-2027, and firm import options from New Brunswick and Newfoundland. It seeks information on generation estimates, energy substitution, and capacity planning.