Topic:"Jurisdictional Questions" in M12177

Jurisdictions and/or Utilities Selected and Rationale Rationale for Selection Jurisdictions Market Context Geographic/ Climate Context Strong Infrastructure / Programs Recognized Leader Vermont Qs 1-7 Oregon Qs 1-7 Manitoba Qs 1-7 Maine Qs...

AI summary The document outlines jurisdictions and utilities selected for analysis, along with the rationale for their selection. It lists regions such as Vermont, Oregon, Manitoba, and others, with specific research questions prioritized for each jurisdictional scan.

Update and Progress Work to develop the DERIR began early in 2025 and continues. Notably: - NS Power engaged Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors (Dunsky) in May 2025 to assist in the following activities: - Jurisdictional research - The DERIR...

AI summary The DERIR development began in 2025 with NS Power engaging Dunsky for research, framework development, and stakeholder engagement. Initial research and planning were completed in June 2025, followed by stakeholder workshops. Additional engagement and report drafting are planned for completion by the end of 2025.

Jurisdictional Research Dunsky conducted a scan of peer and leading utilities' DER integration efforts to compare NS's efforts to date to industry peers across North America and beyond, map the breadth of options that NS can employ in deve...

AI summary Dunsky conducted a review of DER integration efforts by peer and leading utilities to compare Nova Scotia's progress, identify best practices, and capture case studies of innovative DER integration approaches from other utilities.

March 27, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12177 – Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Integration Roadmap Report Update Dear Ms. Henwood: Nova Scoti...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) submitted an update regarding the submission of the Distributed Energy Resources Integration Roadmap (DERIR) report to the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB). The report was initially expected in Q1 2026, but NS Power now requests an extension to June 30, 2026, citing additional work with Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors.