Topic:"More Access To Energy Act" in M12663

Nova Scotia Energy Board IN THE MATTER OF the More Access to Energy Act, SNS 2024, c. 2, Sch.

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is addressing the More Access to Energy Act, SNS 2024, c. 2, Sch. as part of a regulatory proceeding. The document references legislative context but does not include detailed arguments or claims.

the increasing scope over the - 20 implementation period. As such, while this Application will utilize the previous revenue - 21 requirement application budget as a foundation, some of the figures used depart from the previous - 22 applica...

AI summary The application updates previous revenue requirement assumptions based on new information from IESO Nova Scotia. The Board of Directors, appointed in February 2025, delegates management to an executive team, including CEO Johnny Johnston, under the More Access to Energy Act.

7 Comparison to 2025/2026 Budget - 8 The difference between the estimated annualized expenditures under the 2025/2026 test year and - 9 the proposed 2026/2027 budget are based on differences in estimated personnel costs. Specifically, - 10...

AI summary The 2026/2027 budget differs from the 2025/2026 test year due to reduced FTEs (23 to 21), a 3% compensation increase, and a higher burden assumption (14.75% to 15%). Third Party Recoveries cover interconnection study costs under NSEB-approved procedures.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF the More Access to Energy Act, SNS 2024, c 2, Sch B, (the "Act"); AND IN THE MATTER OF an application by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (" IESO Nova Scotia ") for an Order or Or...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is addressing the More Access to Energy Act and an urgent interim financial relief application by IESO Nova Scotia. The proceeding involves regulatory considerations under the Act and financial relief requests.

1.1 Project Scope This SOW is part of a binding contract, not a sales or marketing document. To support Client's objective to assume full dispatching, balancing authority, and control centre responsibilities in compliance with the More Acc...

AI summary The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines IBM's obligation to provide a Transition Plan and integrated IT/OT/Cybersecurity Roadmap to the Client, enabling them to assume dispatching, balancing authority, and control centre responsibilities under the More Access to Energy Act (2024) , NERC CIP standards, and NPCC requirements, ensuring system reliability and compliance.

4.2 Current-State Operational, Technical, and Regulatory Assessment IBM will establish a validated baseline of existing NSP and IESO Nova Scotia operational, technical, cybersecurity, and regulatory states to inform subsequent option analy...

AI summary IBM is conducting a baseline assessment of NSP and IESO Nova Scotia's operational, technical, cybersecurity, and regulatory states. Tasks include reviewing control room operations, IT/OT systems, NERC CIP compliance, emergency frameworks, market rules, legislative obligations, and organizational readiness under the More Access to Energy Act (2024). The analysis identifies capability gaps and transition dependencies.

c. Legislative & Regulatory Requirements Summary The Legislative & Regulatory Requirements Summary will consist of the following, as applicable: - (1) Mapping of relevant provisions of the More Access to Energy Act (2024) to ISO operationa...

AI summary The Legislative & Regulatory Requirements Summary includes mapping provisions of the More Access to Energy Act (2024) to ISO operational responsibilities, summarizing NERC CIP and NPCC obligations, and identifying transition planning constraints. IBM will deliver this document in Word format as part of the Current-State Assessment.

1.Our Understanding of the Engagement The More Access to Energy Act (2024) establishes the policy and legislative foundation for transforming Nova Scotia's electricity system to meet its 2030 and 2050 decarbonization commitments . The Act...

AI summary The More Access to Energy Act (2024) establishes Nova Scotia's electricity system transformation to meet 2030/2050 decarbonization targets. It creates the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (NSIESO), an independent entity tasked with ensuring system reliability, affordability, and competitive clean energy access. The Act emphasizes four Critical Success Factors: neutrality, transparency, technical capability, and cost discipline, with the RFP for Phase 2 supporting NSIESO's operational readiness.

2.1. Overview Our approach is designed to deliver a clear, actionable, and consensus driven roadmap that enables IESO Nova Scotia to assume its Phase 2 responsibilities in full compliance with the More Access to Energy Act (2024) , NERC an...

AI summary The approach outlines a three-stage roadmap for IESO Nova Scotia to fulfill Phase 2 responsibilities, ensuring compliance with the More Access to Energy Act (2024), NERC, NPCC standards, and cybersecurity practices. It leverages a Merger, Acquisition, and Divestiture management methodology, enhanced by ISO-specific strategies, to facilitate the transition.

3.4. How Deliverables Enable Decision-Making and Execution - 1. Evidence-based decisions: Each stage provides progressively detailed, validated information-moving from understanding to strategy to execution. - 2. Regulatory traceability: D...

AI summary Deliverables support evidence-based decisions, regulatory traceability linked to the More Access to Energy Act (2024) and NERC/NPCC standards, operational continuity with NSP, procurement readiness post-2026, and transparency via stakeholder workshops and decision records.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL (a) The "legal and regulatory" cost category includes two subcategories, "regulatory proceedings and assessments" and "legal and compliance". Built into the estimate for both cost subcategories is acknowledgement that the...

AI summary The IESO Nova Scotia outlines its 'legal and regulatory' cost estimates, noting reliance on external counsel due to limited internal legal resources. It references the 2027/2028 Revenue Requirement Application, the Annual Report under the More Access to Energy Act , and cross-references NSEB IR-3 for regulatory activities. The estimate aligns with prior applications.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 40 by the Board of approximately $200,000 for a full regulatory proceeding, including 41 payments for intervening parties to participate in such proceedings. 42 43 Note, IESO Nova Scotia does not yet have an exact breakdow...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia explains that a $200,000 budget allocation covers regulatory proceedings, including intervenor payments. Exact 2025/2026 cost breakdowns are unavailable due to submitting the 2026/2027 Revenue Requirement Application before the 2025/2026 hearing process. The NSEB had not assessed expenses because IESO's initial application was unapproved (per the More Access to Energy Act). Legal/compliance subcategory estimates used 2025/2026 actual costs.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR – 8 2 (a) Please provide a copy of all Transfer Orders issued under the More Access to Energy 3 Act, including the date of publication and effective date. 4 (b) Please specifically list all stated objects and...

AI summary Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (NSIESO) responded to Industrial Group (IG) information requests, stating no transfer orders exist under the More Access to Energy Act and that sections 9(b)-(e), 75-85, and 94-104 are not yet proclaimed. These sections relate to IESO authority, transmission services, and licenses.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR - 13 2 Reference: N-1(i), Exhibit A-1, pdf p. 8, lines 21-24, discusses concluding the RFP for fast-acting 3 generation and a procurement process for additional capacity. 4 (a) What is the timeline for these p...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia responds to the Industrial Group's information requests regarding timelines for fast-acting generation RFPs and cost-recovery processes. The RFP is expected in Q1 2026/2027, with awards anticipated in Q2 2026/2027. Section 30 of the More Access to Energy Act outlines cost-recovery procedures requiring Energy Board approval for energy resource contracts.

11 Response IR - 32 12 IESO Nova Scotia acknowledges that under normal circumstances it would have researched 13 options regarding a permanent fee and cost recovery mechanism, compiled evidence on potential 14 options, conducted stakeholde...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia explains it couldn't follow standard procedures for a permanent fee mechanism due to time constraints and the need for immediate funding to avoid insolvency. It cites the More Access to Energy Act requirement to file revenue applications by year-end, which limited its capacity to conduct proper stakeholder engagement and evidence compilation.

2 3.1 Scope - 3 Per Section 29 of the More Access to Energy Act (the "Act"), IESO Nova Scotia is required to submit its proposed - 4 expenditure and revenue requirements for the fiscal year and the fees it proposed to charge during the fis...

AI summary Under Section 29 of the More Access to Energy Act, IESO Nova Scotia must submit its proposed expenditure and revenue requirements, including operating costs and Phase II transitional costs, to the Board for approval. The Application outlines these financial details for review.

7.3.1 Background - As explained in the Application, IESO Nova Scotia has taken on operating costs, obligations, and liabilities - anticipated by the Act, which now form part of its revenue requirement. Although it has filed applications fo...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia, a new not-for-profit entity under provincial legislation, faces short-term financing challenges despite a $10M provincial line of credit. It filed a 2026–2027 revenue requirement application but omitted a fee recovery mechanism, now seeking temporary financial relief. The Nova Scotia Energy Board noted the missing mechanism and highlighted IESO's potential inability to meet liabilities by May 2026 without additional funding.

IN THE MATTER of the MORE ACCESS TO ENERGY ACT – and – IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is considering an application by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31, 2027, under the More Access to Energy Act. The proceeding is before a panel including Stephen T. McGrath, K.C., Chair, Roland A. Deveau, K.C., Vice Chair, and Jennifer L. Nicholson.

IN THE MATTER OF THE MORE ACCESS TO ENERGY ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator seeks approval for its expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31, 2027, under the More Access to Energy Act. The proceeding is presided over by Stephen T. McGrath, Roland A. Deveau, and Jennifer L. Nicholson.

INTERIM ORDER The Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO Nova Scotia) applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board on January 20, 2026, under s. 29 of the More Access to Energy Act , for approval of its proposed expenditure and re...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia sought interim financial relief under the More Access to Energy Act to meet liabilities for 2026-2027. The Nova Scotia Energy Board approved part of this request on February 25, 2026, following an application submitted on January 20, 2026.

IN THE MATTER of the MORE ACCESS TO ENERGY ACT – and – IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator seeks approval for its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31, 2027, under the More Access to Energy Act. The proceeding is before a regulatory panel chaired by Stephen T. McGrath, with Roland A. Deveau and Jennifer L. Nicholson as members.

December 30, 2025 Ms. Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: IESO Nova Scotia 2026/2027 Revenue Requirement a...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia informs the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) that it will submit its 2026/2027 Revenue Requirement and Fees application by January 31, 2026, citing Section 29(2) of the More Access to Energy Act (MAEA) for the deadline extension. The submission is required annually under Section 29(1) of the MAEA.

David A. Luther General Counsel & Corporate Secretary IESO Nova Scotia 1791 Barrington Street, Suite 1010 Halifax, NS B3J 3Y8 [email protected] +1.902.333.1001 January 20, 2026 Ms. Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer / Clerk N...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia submits a 2026/2027 Revenue Requirement Application seeking approval for its proposed revenue requirement, Net Revenue Requirement Deferral and Variance Mechanism, and immediate temporary financial relief under the More Access to Energy Act. The application is directed to the Nova Scotia Energy Board for review and approval.

IN THE MATTER of the MORE ACCESS TO ENERGY ACT – and – IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator seeks approval for its expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31, 2027, under the More Access to Energy Act. The proceeding is before a regulatory panel.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The More Access to Energy Act - and - IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for the te...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is handling a proceeding under the More Access to Energy Act, involving an application by Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31, 2027.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The More Access to Energy Act - and - IN THE MATTER OF: An application by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for th...

AI summary The document outlines two regulatory matters: the More Access to Energy Act and an application by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator seeking approval for its expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31, 2027. The proceeding involves regulatory oversight of energy system operations and financial planning.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: MORE ACCESS TO ENERGY ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by the NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for the test...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator under the More Access to Energy Act for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue requirements for the test year ending March 31, 2027.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: More Access to Energy Act – and – IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for the te...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is addressing two matters: the More Access to Energy Act and an application by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31, 2027.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The More Access to Energy Act – and – IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for th...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is addressing two matters: the More Access to Energy Act and an application by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator seeking approval for its expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31, 2027.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The More Access to Energy Act , SNS 2024, c 2, Sch B - and – IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by the NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR for approval of its proposed expenditure and rev...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator for approval of its expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31, 2027, under the More Access to Energy Act, SNS 2024, c 2.

IN THE MATTER of the MORE ACCESS TO ENERGY ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (NSIESO) seeks regulatory approval for its proposed expenditure and revenue requirements for the test year ending March 31, 2027, under the More Access to Energy Act. The proceeding addresses financial planning and regulatory oversight of energy system operations in Nova Scotia.

ocation mechanism expressly designed for contemporaneous reconciliation of fuel-related expenditures. Additionally, IESO-NS has asked that the fees be deemed prudent, an issue addressed further below. It is even questionable if the Board h...

AI summary The Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) is not applicable for non-fuel bridge financing. The IESO-NS seeks interim approval for fees, but the MAEA lacks provisions for fee recovery mechanisms. The Board lacks authority under MAEA to grant such approval, unlike the Public Utilities Act, which applies to public utilities, not IESO-NS.

11 Request IR-5: 12 Reference: OIC 2025-210, July 15, 2025. The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Finance and Treasury Board and the Minister of Energy dated July 7, 2025, and pursuant to Section 27 of...

AI summary The document references an authorization for the Minister of Finance and Treasury Board to guarantee a $170 million USD obligation in favor of the Royal Bank of Canada for the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO-NS). It also requests clarification on whether the guarantee was executed and if IESO-NS sought financing from RBC despite the provincial guarantee.

6 Request IR-8: - 7 (a) Please provide a copy of all Transfer Orders issued under the More Access 8 to Energy Act, including the date of publication and effective date. - 9 (b) Please specifically list all stated objects and activities und...

AI summary Request IR-8 seeks copies of Transfer Orders under the More Access to Energy Act , including publication and effective dates, and a list of unimplemented provisions with timelines. The request focuses on regulatory compliance and implementation status of the Act.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The More Access to Energy Act, SNS 2024, c. 2, S ch. B, (the "Act") and IN THE MATTER OF: An application by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator for an Order or Orders made pursuant...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is reviewing an application by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator under the More Access to Energy Act, SNS 2024, c. 2, Section 29, for an order to assess its proposed expenditure, revenue requirements, and fees for the fiscal year 2026-2027.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE MORE ACCESS TO ENERGY ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue r...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is handling a proceeding under the More Access to Energy Act, involving an application by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO Nova Scotia) for approval of its expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31, 2027. Doane Grant Thornton LLP has been requested to provide non-confidential information by March 10, 2026, with Angie Brown as the contact person.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE MORE ACCESS TO ENERGY ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by the NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for th...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering two matters: the More Access to Energy Act and an application by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator for approval of its expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31, 2027.

Request IR-3: - On page 4 of its application, IESO Nova Scotia refers to its mandate under the More Access to Energy Act. - a) Please provide a detailed workplan of IESO Nova Scotia's planned activities in the period covered by this revenu...

AI summary Request IR-3 seeks detailed information from IESO Nova Scotia regarding its workplan, alignment with the More Access to Energy Act's statutory objects (clauses 9(a)-(t)), and progress on the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) under sections 10 and 11 of the Act. Specifics requested include timelines, studies, procurements, and terms of reference for the IRP.

Request IR-10: - On page 8 of its application, IESO Nova Scotia states it will incur capital-related costs and expects - to incur costs associated with future energy resource procurement. - a) Please describe the nature of the capital-rela...

AI summary Request IR-10 seeks clarification from IESO Nova Scotia on capital costs, competitive procurement obligations under the More Access to Energy Act, cost recovery mechanisms, and regulatory pathways for new cost categories. It questions IESO's authority to own energy resources, revenue allocation methods, and timelines for NSEB review of additional costs.

1 M12663 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF: MORE ACCESS TO ENERGY ACT 7 8 -and 9 IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by the NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM 10 OPERATOR for approval of its proposed expenditure and reven...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board handles a proceeding under the More Access to Energy Act, involving an application by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator for approval of its 2027 expenditure and revenue requirements. The Consumer Advocate has issued information requests to David Luther, with responses due by March 10, 2026. Contact details for David Roberts and Pink Larkin are provided.

VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Ms. Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: RE: M12663 - Nova Scotia Independent E...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia seeks temporary financial relief for 2026/2027, rebutting intervenor opposition citing insufficient evidence, FAM misuse, and lack of prudency findings. Intervenors (except PHP) oppose interim relief, while IESO provides additional evidence and legal context to justify the request under the More Access to Energy Act.

ase explain the basis for this statement and whether Nova Scotia Power's customers are being exposed to higher tax costs as a result of the arrangements between Nova Scotia Power and IESO Nova Scotia. At the time of preparing the 2026/2027...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NSP) and IESO Nova Scotia are evaluating whether HST applies to fees collected under the MAEA. KPMG's preliminary advice suggests HST may apply to IESO's revenue recovery fees, but NSP's input tax credits would offset this, leaving customers unaffected. IESO states customers would not face incremental tax costs due to this arrangement.

February 25, 2026 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Johnny Johnston, President/CEO David A. L...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia submitted its 2026/2027 revenue requirement application late and omitted a fee recovery mechanism, despite prior commitments. The application was filed on January 20, 2026, with plans to submit the fee recovery mechanism in Q2 2026. The Nova Scotia Energy Board is reviewing the incomplete submission under the More Access to Energy Act.

use of NS Power's fuel adjustment mechanism to recover funds paid by NS Power to IESO Nova Scotia, ratepayer risk, the need for a prudence review, and a lack of support for the claimed monthly amount. In its reply submissions, IESO Nova Sc...

AI summary The document discusses concerns over NS Power's fuel adjustment mechanism, ratepayer risk, prudence review needs, and insufficient support for claimed monthly funds. IESO Nova Scotia's reply submissions prompted intervenors to seek Board directions for additional information. IESO warned of potential insolvency without immediate relief, while the Board criticized IESO's delayed action on revenue recovery mechanisms under the More Access to Energy Act .

vency. This is not an auspicious start for this new and important organization. IESO Nova Scotia's actions have shown a lack of regard for stakeholders, the regulatory process and the public interest. Unfortunately, to avoid making the bad...

AI summary The document criticizes IESO Nova Scotia's handling of a regulatory proceeding, noting its lack of stakeholder engagement and incomplete application. The Industrial Group challenges the Board's authority to grant interim relief under the Public Utilities Act, while IESO argues that subsection 29(3) of the More Access to Energy Act (MAEA) mandates interim fee arrangements due to absent prior approvals. The Board is compelled to act despite limited intervenor input.

ath forward is for the Board to determine an interim fee arrangement that allows IESO Nova Scotia to collect the funds required to discharge its legislated responsibilities in the current fiscal year. Subsection 29(4) reinforces the breadt...

AI summary The Board is tasked with determining an interim fee arrangement for IESO Nova Scotia to meet its legislative obligations under the MAEA. The MAEA lacks specific guidance on fee calculation, requiring the Board to apply statutory interpretation principles. The Board concludes IESO Nova Scotia qualifies as a public utility under the Public Utilities Act , despite limited development of this issue in the proceeding.

er, that issue was not well-developed in this proceeding and the Board finds it is appropriately authorized to provide the requested relief under s. 29 of the More Access to Energy Act in any event. The Board is required to interpret legis...

AI summary The Board interprets section 29 of the More Access to Energy Act (MAEA) to allow interim fee approvals for IESO Nova Scotia, even without prior specific approval. It emphasizes flexibility under s. 29(3) to ensure IESO Nova Scotia's not-for-profit operations, accepting its position that monthly payments from NS Power fall under the broad definition of 'fees.'

IN THE MATTER OF THE MORE ACCESS TO ENERGY ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator seeks approval for its expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31, 2027, under the More Access to Energy Act. The proceeding is before a regulatory board chaired by Stephen T. McGrath, with Roland A. Deveau and Jennifer L. Nicholson as members.

INTERIM ORDER The Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO Nova Scotia) applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board on January 20, 2026, under s. 29 of the More Access to Energy Act , for approval of its proposed expenditure and re...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia applied to the Nova Scotia Energy Board on January 20, 2026, under the More Access to Energy Act, seeking interim financial relief for fiscal year 2026-2027 to meet liabilities. The Board approved the request on February 25, 2026, granting partial interim relief.

IN THE MATTER of the MORE ACCESS TO ENERGY ACT – and – IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR for approval of its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator seeks approval for its proposed expenditure and revenue requirement for the test year ending March 31, 2027, under the More Access to Energy Act. The proceeding is before a panel of officials including Stephen T. McGrath, K.C., Chair, and Jennifer L. Nicholson, CPA, CA.