Topic:"Load Management" in M12619

ration Phase-Out................................................................................... 35 30 7.0 ADDITIONAL IRP ACTION PLAN AND ROAD MAP ITEMS ................................... 38 Page 2 of 55 Date: December 12, 2025 Page 65...

AI summary This document outlines the 2026 ACE Plan's update, covering demand-side management, hybrid peak/load management, green hydrogen projects, offshore wind, and project accountabilities, coordination, and risk management strategies for Nova Scotia's energy sector.

Resources Stage 1 300 2027 20274 Stage 2 300 2029-2030 2029-20304 Page 6 of 55 Date: December 12, 2025 Page 659 of 782 REDACTED REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2026 ACE Plan Appendix F Page 7 of 55 The Path to 2030 – 2025 Updat...

AI summary The document outlines energy resource plans including fuel conversions at existing units (e.g., Point Tupper 2, Lingan 1/3/4), new wind/solar capacity (1,139 MW), energy storage (200–400 MW), fast-acting generation (600 MW), and load management initiatives (150 MW) from 2025–2029. Projects are scheduled for 2027–2030 with specific capacity and commissioning dates.

600 Total Fuel Conversions 609 Load Management Initiatives 150 2025-2029 2025-2029 Total Coal Phase Out 1,229 1 1 Timing has been updated to reflect that this wind project will come online in phases. Please refer to Section 6.1.3.3 2 for f...

AI summary The document outlines Nova Scotia Power's strategy to integrate renewable and dispatchable resources through the Evergreen IRP Action Plan, emphasizing collaboration with stakeholders including the government, IPPs, EfficiencyOne, Mi’kmaw partners, and IESO-NS. It highlights flexibility in resource additions and coordination for The Path to 2030, incorporating load management and green hydrogen development.

1 Extension Period). As such, E1’s prior five-year DSM Plan development was temporarily paused 2 while E1 prepared and filed its 2026 DSM Plan Extension Application, which remains an open 3 Matter before the Board. 43 E1’s 2026 DSM Plan ta...

AI summary E1's 2026 DSM Plan extension targets 528.7 GWh energy savings and 16.3 MW DR capacity with $236.8M investment. NS Power collaborates with DSMAG on cost-effectiveness frameworks and electrification strategies, focusing on affordability and peak load reduction through hybrid electrification scenarios.

1 8.0 PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITIES, COORDINATION, AND RISK 2 MANAGEMENT 3 4 NS Power believes that the Nova Scotia 2030 Clean Power Plan is a comprehensive and 5 appropriate clean energy transition plan. It is based on extensive studies and st...

AI summary NS Power asserts the Nova Scotia 2030 Clean Power Plan is comprehensive, based on stakeholder engagement and studies. It outlines roles: Province manages renewable projects until 2030 RES targets, NS Power handles fuel conversions and transmission, and IESO-NS oversees battery storage and fast-acting generation.

2030 Accountability NS Power Key Action IESO-NS NS Government Partner Key Projects Items Action Items Key Action Items Action Items procurements for required products and services. Hybrid NS • Provide detailed load • Participate in • Deliv...

AI summary The text outlines collaborative efforts between NS Power, IESO-NS, and the NS Government on projects like Hybrid Peak management, load studies, and reliability initiatives. Key actions include load management studies, participation in sector studies, and development of demand response programs. NB Power is noted for enabling reliability work.

Assumptions: - 1. The peak feeder loading for 73W occurs during the Winter months, so that the substation transformer 73W-T1 can be loaded to 133% of its top nameplate rating before being considered to be in an overloaded condition. - 2. T...

AI summary The document outlines assumptions related to the capacity limitations and load forecast for the Auburndale and Bridgewater East sub-stations, highlighting potential overloading issues and the impact of growth rates on future capacity needs.

rid Nova Scotia Project on behalf of the Nova Scotia Consumer Advocate. Cost classification, decommissioning costs, justification for software vendor selection, and suggested changes to project scope. Nova Scotia UARB Matter No. M09499, di...

AI summary Paul Chernick provided expert testimony on various matters related to Nova Scotia Power's capital expenditures, decommissioning costs, and load forecasts, as well as on electric vehicle charging programs in California. The testimony focused on cost justification, project scope, and ensuring alignment with regulatory goals and budget controls.

Nameplate Capacity (MW) Initial Anticipated COD (Year) Updated Anticipated COD (Year) Wind & Solar Resources Rate Base Procurement 306 2025 2025-2026 Port Hawkesbury Paper Wind 168 2025 2026 Renewable to Retail Wind 149 2024 2026-20291 Gre...

AI summary The document outlines various energy projects and initiatives in Nova Scotia, including wind and solar resources, energy storage, fast-acting generation, fuel conversions, and load management. It details nameplate capacities and anticipated commissioning dates for these projects, providing an overview of the energy infrastructure expansion plans.

rse and non-adverse weather conditions, by increasing the separation between tree lines and power lines. As confirmed in response to CA IR-24(d), the 40% estimate continues to be validated through the experience and assessment of NS Power'...

AI summary NS Power discusses its methodology for estimating tree contact risks, validated by subject matter experts and field reviews. It acknowledges the 40% estimate remains reasonable and will continue to refine it as the vegetation management program evolves. The document references the 2026 ACE Plan Hearing Transcript and related exhibits.