Topic:"Infrastructure Planning" in M13113

Long-Term Electricity System Planning Looking years into the future to determine how much electricity Nova Scotia will need and what infrastructure and resources will be required to keep power reliable, cost-effective, and aligned with pro...

AI summary The document discusses long-term electricity system planning in Nova Scotia, focusing on forecasting future electricity needs, infrastructure requirements, and ensuring reliability, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with clean energy goals.

System Operator and Planner IESO Nova Scotia is responsible for planning and operating Nova Scotia's electricity system to meet the province's future energy needs at the best possible cost to power customers. It identifies long-term system...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia is responsible for planning and operating the province's electricity system to meet future energy needs at the lowest cost to customers. It identifies long-term system needs, procures new energy resources, connects new projects to the grid, and oversees real-time grid operations.

foundations necessary to support IESO Nova Scotia's mandate and future success. With the management team now in place, the Board's role has quickly moved to one of governance and strategic oversight. From the beginning, the Board understoo...

AI summary The Chair of the Board outlines the IESO Nova Scotia's governance approach, emphasizing reliability, sustainability, and affordability. Key initiatives include procuring fast-acting generation capacity in Pictou County and securing 100 megawatts from NB Power to enhance system reliability and support the energy transition.

Building While Delivering Our first year required us to do two things simultaneously: build an organization capable of serving Nova Scotians for decades to come and begin delivering on the province's most urgent electricity priorities. We...

AI summary The organization focused on building its capabilities while addressing urgent electricity priorities, including securing firm capacity from New Brunswick, preparing for competitive procurement of fast-acting generation, and launching Nova Scotia's first Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The organization also emphasized reliability and stakeholder engagement, and is preparing to take over real-time transmission operations from Nova Scotia Power.

Looking Ahead Nova Scotia has an extraordinary opportunity to build one of North America's cleanest and most innovative electricity systems. Realizing that opportunity will require thoughtful planning, disciplined execution, and sustained...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power's Integrated Resource Plan and capacity procurements are key to building a clean and innovative electricity system. The IESO Nova Scotia is focused on delivery in year two, including battery storage and grid operations transition, while emphasizing collaboration and organizational growth.

Building an Organization to Deliver Value for Nova Scotians IESO Nova Scotia was created by provincial legislation to manage the province's electricity system — from long-term planning to new resource procurement to operating the grid in r...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia was established by provincial legislation to manage the province's electricity system independently and in the best interests of Nova Scotians. The organization has rapidly built foundational systems, infrastructure, and capabilities in its first year of operations, with a focus on ensuring a secure and cost-effective electricity supply while enabling the renewable energy transition.

Integrated Resource Planning - Planning for future electricity demand and varying scenarios - Determining the right mix of energy sources to reliably & costeffectively meet demand - Advancing Nova Scotia's transition off coal and onto pred...

AI summary The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is a long-term planning process in Nova Scotia aimed at ensuring a reliable, low-carbon, and cost-effective electricity supply. It guides the transition from coal to renewable energy, supports procurement decisions, and addresses future electricity demand. The process, led by IESO Nova Scotia, emphasizes stakeholder engagement and technical modeling to develop a roadmap for the next 20 to 30 years.

Procuring Resources to Enable the Energy Transition Nova Scotia has an ambition to be a world leader in renewable — particularly wind — energy. With some of the strongest onshore and offshore winds on the planet capable of generating clean...

AI summary Nova Scotia aims to lead in renewable energy, particularly wind, and is building a wind generation fleet to increase renewable electricity from 45% to 80%. To ensure reliability, the province plans to use battery storage, repurpose coal plants, and add fast-acting natural gas facilities. IESO Nova Scotia is working on these initiatives, with a focus on securing fast-acting generation starting in 2025.

Successfully Transitioning New Responsibilities On December 1, 2025, IESO Nova Scotia assumed the first of its mandated responsibilities with the successful transition of 21 system planning employees from Nova Scotia Power. The transition...

AI summary On December 1, 2025, IESO Nova Scotia successfully transitioned 21 system planning employees from Nova Scotia Power, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of Nova Scotia's independent system operator model. The transition included responsibilities such as transmission planning, integrated resource planning, and interconnection processes, setting the stage for future grid operations under the More Access to Energy Act.

CASE STUDY: Strengthening the Foundation for Nova Scotia's Energy Future Ensuring electricity is available, as cost-effectively as possible, for Nova Scotians when they need it depends on good planning. In its first year of operation, IESO...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia conducted an independent review of the province's Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) cycle to ensure transparency, robustness, and alignment with customer needs as Nova Scotia works toward clean energy targets and coal phase-out commitments.

Building on a Strong Foundation The review, conducted by Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors, assessed the Nova Scotia's 2020-25 IRP process across three areas: governance and stakeholder engagement, analytical methods, and planning outcomes....

AI summary A review of Nova Scotia's 2020-25 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process confirmed its strong foundation and alignment with industry best practices. The assessment highlighted transparency, technical rigor, and stakeholder engagement, while also identifying areas for improvement in the planning process.

Setting the Stage for IESO Nova Scotia's Inaugural IRP The assessment provides a roadmap for IESO Nova Scotia as it prepares to lead Nova Scotia's next IRP. Priority actions identified for the inaugural IESO Nova Scotia plan include releas...

AI summary The assessment outlines key actions for IESO Nova Scotia's inaugural Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), including refining demand-side management, improving transmission planning, and engaging Mi'kmaw communities. It emphasizes balancing past successes with new responsibilities as an independent system planner.

Completing Nova Scotia's First Independent Integrated Resource Plan A critical deliverable for our team in the months ahead will be the completion of Nova Scotia's first independently run Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The IRP will provid...

AI summary Nova Scotia's first independently run Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is a key deliverable that will provide a long-term roadmap for the electricity system, ensuring reliable meeting of future demand while aligning with clean energy policies and delivering value for customers.

Securing the Resources Nova Scotia Needs for A Clean, Cost-Effective Grid As coal-fired generation is retired and renewable electricity forms the largest share of the province's energy mix, additional resources will be needed to maintain s...

AI summary As coal-fired generation is phased out and renewable energy becomes the largest part of Nova Scotia's energy mix, additional resources are needed to ensure system reliability. The IESO plans to use its Integrated Resource Plan and procurement processes to identify cost-effective resources, including energy storage, to support a reliable and clean electricity system.

Delivering on Our Mandate The work ahead is both ambitious and important. The coming year will be a critical one for IESO Nova Scotia as we advance the plans, procurements, and system changes that will help us deliver on our mandate to pro...

AI summary The IESO Nova Scotia outlines its focus for the coming year, emphasizing long-term energy planning, procurement of new resources, grid management preparation, and transparency to deliver secure electricity supply and support the renewable energy transition at the best cost for Nova Scotians.

The table below provides a summary of the key performance measures, and progress against them, for 2025-26: Objective Summary Met/Partially Met/Not Met Description Stand up IESO Nova Scotia Operations Met During the year, office space was...

AI summary The document outlines key performance measures for 2025-26, including the establishment of IESO Nova Scotia Operations, building organizational awareness, progress on the inaugural Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), energy procurement, transition activities from Nova Scotia Power, and regulatory filings. All objectives were met.

IESO NOVA SCOTIA'S FIRST YEAR AT A GLANCE The accomplishments highlighted below demonstrate the strong momentum we have built so far this year. Through collaboration, we have achieved significant results across our key areas of focus. - Fe...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia's first year involved appointing a board, launching its website, initiating the Integrated Resource Plan process, and assuming system planning responsibilities from Nova Scotia Power. The organization filed revenue requirement applications and secured approvals for funding and environmental assessments for new generation projects.