N-1Distributed Energy Resource Integration Roadmap Cover Letter and Attachments
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• STEP 3: FINAL SELECTION & PRIORITIZATION Initiatives were selected and prioritized as: Foundational, Evolving, or Emerging (see [Roadmap](#page-19-0) [Overview](#page-19-0) section). Prioritization was based on the qualitative assessment...
AI summary Initiatives were categorized as Foundational, Evolving, or Emerging based on qualitative assessment, stakeholder feedback, and Nova Scotia's goals and vision during the final selection and prioritization step.
"WHAT WE HEARD" Stakeholders stressed that the roadmap timelines reflect the urgency of 2030 targets and the impending coal phase-out . It was suggested that assessment phases may need to be shortened and implementation accelerated to achi...
AI summary Stakeholders emphasized the urgency of meeting 2030 targets and the coal phase-out, suggesting that assessment phases may need to be shortened and implementation accelerated. They supported the roadmap concept but expressed concerns about governance, accountability, and funding. Clear leadership and defined roles among NS Power, E1, IESO-NS, and NSEB were highlighted as essential for effective implementation.
INDICATIVE TIMELINES AND INITIATIVE STAGING The three pillars, 12 strategies and 28 initiatives provide a strategic foundation for coordinated action prioritized within an indicative timeline: Foundational (in less than 5 years), Evolving...
AI summary The document outlines an indicative timeline and initiative staging for a strategic roadmap, divided into foundational, evolving, and emerging phases. It emphasizes that the roadmap is directional and subject to change based on jurisdictional reviews, stakeholder input, and external factors such as policy developments and regulatory matters.
A LIVING AND ADAPTIVE ROADMAP Roadmaps are prepared at a specific point in time. To remain relevant and effective, roadmaps should be treated as a living document. Typically, strategies, initiatives, and priorities are periodically reviewe...
AI summary This section emphasizes the importance of treating roadmaps as living documents that require periodic review and updates to remain relevant. Updates should align with changes in system conditions, new information, and developments in policy, regulation, and the market, while considering other relevant actions such as studies, DSM planning, and IRP processes.
Key Findings and Next Steps The findings of the current situation and gap analysis will be used to inform priority areas for further investigation through additional research and stakeholder engagement , to produce a long list of roadmap i...
AI summary The findings from the situation and gap analysis will guide future research and stakeholder engagement to identify priority areas for investigation and develop a long list of roadmap initiatives, which will be prioritized based on specific criteria.