Topic:"Load Management" in M11221

1 • The pausing of the Eastern Clean Energy Initiative (ECEI) project investments as an 2 outcome of the passage of Bill 212, which limits non-fuel rate increases to 1.8 percent to 3 the end of 2024. 4 • Announcement of the Federal Investm...

AI summary NS Power discusses the pause of the ECEI project due to Bill 212, federal tax credits for renewables, accelerating load growth, PPAs from the Provincial Rate Base Procurement program, and the selection of the CE1-E1-R2 scenario for the 2023 IRP, aiming for net zero by 2035 while monitoring future developments.

by Market Participants or Connection Applicants other than NS Power; and (f) requirements for additional DSM programs and / or generating capability (for energy or ancillary services). The Board notes that these reports are filed for infor...

AI summary NS Power's 2023 Load Forecast Report projects a 2.3% annual increase in system peak demand (2013-2033), with DSM initiatives and renewable energy reducing Net System Requirement growth to 0.7% annually. The report highlights NS Power's ability to meet a record 2455 MW peak load during a February 2023 cold event.