Topic:"Load Management" in M08059

2. MODELING PLAN AND INPUT ASSUMPTIONS ........................................................... 8 2.1. Modeling Methodology ..................................................................................................... 8 Plexos.....

AI summary The document outlines a modeling plan and input assumptions, detailing methodology using Plexos, post-processing steps, scenarios, sensitivities, and assumptions related to load, fuel prices, energy sources, transmission constraints, and emission limits.

Cap Credit, NB Bookend Synapse: All Coal + TC1 by 2030 Only for Scen. 28-30 Transmission Description/Explanation of Load Forecast Scenarios and Modeling Parameters

AI summary The document outlines load forecast scenarios, including 'Synapse: All Coal + TC1 by 2030' under scenarios 28-30, focusing on transmission planning and modeling parameters for energy forecasting.

The modeling plan includes scenarios with three different “net” load levels. Peak shaving and increased energy efficiency resources in Nova Scotia are critical resources that cannot be as well-represented in PLEXOS as the supply-side alter...

AI summary The modeling plan uses three scenarios (reference, mid DSM, high DSM) to evaluate demand-side management (DSM) and energy efficiency in Nova Scotia. It prioritizes demand-side resources due to PLEXOS' limitations in representing them. Mid DSM assumes 2.0%/year energy efficiency gains, while high DSM adds peak shaving through demand response. Costs are calculated separately using utility-specific metrics.

. As a general observation, the Industrial Group recommends one base set run with the current forecast of load and capital and then sensitivity runs with a high and a low scenario. ATL and BTL Loads The structure of the “Below-the-Line” (B...

AI summary The Industrial Group recommends analyzing load scenarios with and without Below-the-Line (BTL) loads, noting that serving BTL may be cheaper than serving Above-the-Line (ATL) due to NSPI's high-cost generation portfolio. Synapse highlights that demand response could reduce peak load needs but warns that increased interruptions from a smaller thermal fleet may push customers toward firm load.

by NSPI. A. Carbon costs from regulation a. The SBA is concerned about the assumption that high carbon costs occur with high fuel prices. B. Fuel Price Forecasts a. Why is the assumption made that there is CO2 emissions limits or costs est...

AI summary The SBA questions assumptions linking high carbon costs to fuel prices and challenges the exclusion of CO2 limits in fuel forecasts. Concerns are raised about fuel price correlations and load forecast uncertainty tied to DSM programs. The 5BA emphasizes the need for robust resource analysis, including DSM supply curves and demand response cost assessments.

1 July 17, 2017 VIA EMAIL Ms. Doreen Friis Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Friis: Re: M08059 – Generation Utilization and Optimization Th...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate comments on the proposed Terms of Reference for M08059, highlighting the need to consider distributed generation's impact, energy supply uncertainties, demand response from AMI, and worst-case scenarios for coal and Tufts Cove steam. They recommend Synapse consult stakeholders for scenario input.