Topic:"Multi Year Planning Cycle" in M08059

echnical Conference, NS Power discussed its intention to improve its engagement process. 1 NSUARB Letter, 10‐Year System Outlook Report, February 9, 2017, M07540. April 27, 2017 D. Friis Stakeholders brought to the Company’s attention more...

AI summary NS Power aims to improve stakeholder engagement following feedback on its thermal unit utilization and investment strategy. Key discussion topics include reserve margin requirements, federal coal legislation impacts, gas consumption outlook, and regional transmission interconnections. Stakeholders emphasized the need for transparency on resource adequacy planning and potential alternatives to NS Power's existing investment strategy for fossil fuel units.

results, and developing a final report. We also understand that the outcome of the modeling process might be subject to a hearing in the early part of 2018. The steps below further itemize this scope.

AI summary The text outlines a modeling process leading to a final report, with potential hearing in early 2018. It emphasizes procedural steps and outcomes related to regulatory analysis.

ity Association, International Energy Association, GE reports, NERC, and other publicly available and current data on cost trajectories, price forecasts, and related parameters. Timeline for Analysis The table below contains a list of and...

AI summary The text outlines data sources (IEA, NERC, GE) for cost and price analysis, details a project timeline with milestones (modeling, reporting, conferences), and references an appendix with Synapse comments post-2017 technical conference. Key dependencies include timely data delivery from NSPI.

e issues to be resolved by this work. 1 2014 NSPI 2014 IRP Update; M05522, P-884.14, Terms of Reference, Exhibit N-3. Page 2 of 10 July 17, 2017 D. Friis 2. Process and Timeline The Synapse TOR provides a timeline for commencement through...

AI summary NS Power requests greater stakeholder input in the Synapse-led IRP update process, criticizing the limited consultation opportunities and late-stage feedback mechanisms. The current timeline allows minimal engagement, with only a post-draft technical conference for input, which NS Power argues undermines transparency and thoroughness.

table on page 2 of the Terms of Reference were to be fully modelled, it appears that Synapse would have to perform 177,147 individual runs (as further explained in the attached technical Appendix). The TOR does not state what happens follo...

AI summary NS Power requests clarification on post-Final Report procedures, including filing with the Board and review processes. They emphasize the need for collaboration with Synapse to establish a feasible timeline, citing resource constraints and concurrent projects that may impact data availability and response times.

portunity to share schedules and work towards a mutually agreeable schedule that allows NS Power to provide Synapse with what it needs on a reasonable timeline that permits it to manage accordingly. NS Power believes that at a minimum, the...

AI summary NS Power requests a three-month extension to the timeline for Synapse's work, citing the need for stakeholder engagement and adequate modelling. It emphasizes the need for clear technical objectives in the TOR, particularly regarding cost-effectiveness criteria and definitions of terms like 'low,' 'medium,' and 'high' in Synapse's matrix.

he detailed assumptions to be used for each “reasonable alternative”?  How will ‘reasonable alternatives’ be determined and how much weight will be given to technological maturity. Considering additional balancing area constructs seems be...

AI summary NS Power argues the proposed study's scope is overly comprehensive, resembling a full IRP study, but the timeline is too short for detailed analysis. A 20-25 year timeframe (2038-2043) is traditional for IRP studies, suggesting a shorter analysis may be more appropriate. NS Power requests a detailed modelling plan for stakeholder review, citing 177,147 possible cases from 11 parameters.

respecting these issues. Conclusion The Synapse Report confirms that it is cost-effective to customers to retain NS Power’s thermal fleet through 2030, and possibly beyond. As stated above, NS Power’s comments are not to be taken as an end...

AI summary The Synapse Report concludes retaining NS Power’s thermal fleet through 2030 is cost-effective. NS Power acknowledges the report addresses the Board’s original questions but disputes its assumptions and modeling. They oppose a hearing on the report, advocating instead for proceeding to the next IRP and implementing the report’s nine recommendations.

Analysis – Draft for Comment”. On November 7, 2017, comments were provided to Synapse on its memo by Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power), the Consumer Advocate (CA), the Small Business Advocate (SBA), 1 Terms of Reference, Synapse Energy Eco...

AI summary The document outlines stakeholder involvement in a regulatory proceeding, including NS Power, the Consumer Advocate, and Synapse's engagement process. It references prior proceedings (M07540, M07611, M07745) and ongoing efforts to establish a participant list for M08059. The Terms of Reference were approved by UARB in August 2017, with Synapse's communications copied to Technical Conference participants.