Topic:"Integrated Resource Plan" in M12412

ova Scotia Power's 2020 IRP and used the PLEXOS software to model the Nova Scotia system. Since then, I have been involved in reviewing subsequent Nova Scotia Power IRP updates on behalf of the Board. A copy of my current resume is provide...

AI summary The testimony discusses the witness's involvement in reviewing Nova Scotia Power's Integrated Resource Plans (IRP) for the NSUARB and NSEB. Synapse Energy Economics provided comments and recommendations on NS Power's 2020 IRP and subsequent updates. The witness, testifying for Board Counsel, has extensive experience in Nova Scotia energy regulation since 2005.

transmission, generation, and demand-side management. Provide expert witness testimony on various wholesale and retail electricity industry issues. Specific project experience includes the following: - Analysis of Oregon natural gas issues...

AI summary The expert provides testimony on electricity industry issues, with experience analyzing integrated resource planning, renewable energy integration, demand-side management, and resource adequacy across regions like Oregon, Newfoundland, New England, California, Puerto Rico, and Nova Scotia. Projects include assessing gas utility planning, electrification impacts, and transmission planning for PJM and MISO.

ATH) Allegheny Transmission Corporation for CPCN to construct facilities: 765 kV proposed transmission line through Loudoun, Frederick, and Clarke Counties. On behalf of Sierra Club. October 23, 2009. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission...

AI summary Testimonies from multiple U.S. states' utility commissions address transmission line proposals, energy efficiency modeling, and opposition to coal plants. Key issues include the need for load forecasts, demand response integration, and evaluation of alternative energy options. Entities involved include Sierra Club, Clean Wisconsin, and various public utility commissions.

Request IR-3: - Reference: Application, Exhibit B-2, pages 19-21, employee transfers and staffing and consultants. - a) Confirm, or explain the extent to which otherwise, that staffing transfers to NS IESO from NS Power associated with the...

AI summary Request IR-3 seeks clarification on NSIESO staffing transitions from NS Power for the next IRP, including impacts on planning, new hires, consulting fees, and modeling software. Questions address employee transfers, consulting firm selection, and cost allocations for IRP-related tasks.

Request IR-4: - Reference: Application, Exhibit B-2, pages 25-26, Section F., Procurement - a) What is the status, including the timeline, of the 300 MW competitive RFP described on page 26? - b) What types of resources are eligible to res...

AI summary Request IR-4 seeks information on the status and timeline of a 300 MW competitive RFP, eligibility criteria for resources (including battery storage), details of 'Other Capacity Contract Opportunities,' cost breakdowns, and a draft RFP. The NSIESO is central to the inquiry, with questions focused on procurement and resource eligibility under the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).