Topic:"Multi Year Planning Cycle" in M12619

................................................... 50 9 9.0 CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................. 54 10 Page 3 of 55 Date: December 12, 2025 Page 656...

AI summary The document references the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan and the 2025 update to 'The Path to 2030,' indicating ongoing energy planning and capital investment strategies in Nova Scotia. These documents likely outline long-term infrastructure and resource development goals.

: 30 31 • The 2030 Decarbonization Goals 32 • The Province of Nova Scotia’s 2030 Clean Power Plan 33 • Creation of the Independent Energy System Operator of Nova Scotia (IESO-NS) Page 8 of 55 Date: December 12, 2025 Page 661 of 782 REDACTE...

AI summary The document outlines Nova Scotia's 2030 Clean Power Plan, the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Action Plan, and the creation of the Independent Energy System Operator of Nova Scotia (IESO-NS). It details resource development, project management, and timelines for meeting decarbonization goals.

support the transition of accountabilities to the IESO-NS. 8 M12303, 2024 Annual DDA Report, Board letter, October 17, 2025. 9 IESO-Nova-Scotia-REOI-for-Capacity.pdf Page 15 of 55 Date: December 12, 2025 Page 668 of 782 REDACTED REDACTED (...

AI summary The document references the transition of accountabilities to the IESO-NS, citing the 2024 Annual DDA Report and a Board letter dated October 17, 2025. It also mentions the 2026 ACE Plan Appendix F and 'The Path to 2030 – 2025 Update,' highlighting regulatory and planning processes related to decarbonization and capacity management.

ruction support for both Network Upgrades and 25 Transmission Provider Interconnection Facilities. There has been significant progress in these 10 https://novascotiarbp.com/updates Page 16 of 55 Date: December 12, 2025 Page 669 of 782 REDA...

AI summary The document highlights progress in Network Upgrades and Transmission Provider Interconnection Facilities under the 2026 ACE Plan, part of a multi-year planning cycle toward 2030 goals. The text references an external update page and a non-confidential update document.

2026 ACE Plan Appendix F Page 18 of 55 The Path to 2030 – 2025 Update Non-Confidential

AI summary The document is titled 'The Path to 2030 – 2025 Update' and is part of the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan, specifically Appendix F, Page 18 of 55. It outlines non-confidential information related to long-term planning and capital expenditure strategies.

2026 ACE Plan Appendix F Page 25 of 55 The Path to 2030 – 2025 Update Non-Confidential

AI summary This document is part of the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan, specifically Appendix F of the 'Path to 2030 – 2025 Update' section. It outlines capital spending strategies and planning for Nova Scotia's energy sector as part of a multi-year initiative toward 2030 goals.

2026 ACE Plan Appendix F Page 31 of 55 The Path to 2030 – 2025 Update Non-Confidential

AI summary The 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan Appendix F, page 31 of 55, titled 'The Path to 2030 – 2025 Update,' outlines a non-confidential document related to Nova Scotia's energy planning and capital investment strategies for the period leading to 2030.

2026 ACE Plan Appendix F Page 32 of 55 The Path to 2030 – 2025 Update Non-Confidential

AI summary The document is an appendix of the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan, part of the 'Path to 2030 – 2025 Update' non-confidential section. It outlines capital expenditure planning and long-term energy strategies for Nova Scotia, though specific details are not provided in the excerpt.

2026 ACE Plan Appendix F Page 38 of 55 The Path to 2030 – 2025 Update Non-Confidential

AI summary The document is titled 'The Path to 2030 – 2025 Update' and is part of the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan Appendix F, page 38 of 55. It outlines non-confidential information related to strategic planning and updates for 2030, focusing on energy and infrastructure initiatives in Nova Scotia.

2026 ACE Plan Appendix F Page 48 of 55 The Path to 2030 – 2025 Update Non-Confidential

AI summary This document is an appendix from the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan, titled 'The Path to 2030 – 2025 Update,' and is marked as non-confidential. It outlines capital expenditure strategies as part of a long-term planning cycle.

2026 ACE Plan Appendix F Page 49 of 55 The Path to 2030 – 2025 Update Non-Confidential

AI summary The 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan Appendix F, titled 'The Path to 2030 – 2025 Update,' outlines a non-confidential roadmap for capital investments and long-term planning in Nova Scotia's energy sector. It reflects strategic priorities and updates to the 2030 vision.

l need to be developed in collaboration with the IESO-NS. In the meantime, 25 NS Power continues to support the transition of accountabilities to the IESO-NS in collaboration 26 with the Province. Page 55 of 55 Date: December 12, 2025 Page...

AI summary NS Power is collaborating with the IESO-NS to transition accountabilities related to the Five-Year (2025-2029) Reliability Plan Update, reflecting ongoing efforts to align with the IESO-NS's role in system operations and planning.

2026 ACE Plan Appendix G Page 5 of 71 NS Power Five-Year Reliability Plan - Update Non-Confidential

AI summary The 2026 ACE Plan Appendix G outlines updates to NS Power's Five-Year Reliability Plan, focusing on reliability improvements and infrastructure planning. The document is part of a non-confidential regulatory proceeding.

1,000.00 100,000 500.00 - - 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 (Projected) Customer Hours Projected Outage Event Count Projected 3 4 Page 13 of 71 Date: December 12, 2025 Page 721 of 782 REDACTED REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2026...

AI summary The document references an update to Nova Scotia Power's Five-Year Reliability Plan as part of the 2026 ACE Plan Appendix G. It includes projected reliability metrics and outage event counts for 2020–2025, though specific data is redacted. The plan update is part of Nova Scotia's multi-year reliability and capital expenditure planning cycle.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 (d) The overall coordination of the transition is being supported by the project management 7 funding is "expected, the amount cannot be forecast at this time." 8 9 (a) For 2026-2030, please identify each source of exter...

AI summary The text discusses the coordination of a transition through project management and outlines external funding sources for 2026-2030, including the Energy Storage project and Grid Modernization Initiatives. It also references the 2026 ACE Plan and seeks reconciliation of figures within the 2026 Application.

ere not completed and carried over into 2026, and unplanned work that arose in 2025 makes up the variance between the $179.4 million in Undertaking U-5 and the actual 2025 investment of $206 million. [145] NS Power states that differences...

AI summary NS Power explains that differences between planned and actual capital spending in 2025 are normal and necessary for effective asset management. The company attributes the variance to deferred projects, new reliability needs, and evolving regulatory requirements. NS Power argues that the Five-Year Reliability Plan remains appropriate and does not require material revisions at this stage.

25 Year Reliability Plan for 2026. 1 2 organized by section, and including rationale for each change. Please identify changes to: 3 (i) Program design or scope; 4 (ii) Prioritization approach or criteria; 5 (iii) Assumptions (cost, timelin...

AI summary The document requests clarification on the 2026 25-Year Reliability Plan, including changes to program design, assumptions, and investment forecasts. It also asks for details on the retirement of Lingan 2 and the impact of IESO-NS procurement efforts on its timeline.

Reference: N-1, 2026 ACE Plan, page 7, lines 19-29 In 2024, the creation of a new Independent Electricity System Operator in Nova Scotia (IESO-NS) changed the electricity planning landscape in Nova Scotia, and starting in 2025, the IESO-NS...

AI summary The creation of the Independent Electricity System Operator in Nova Scotia (IESO-NS) in 2024 has changed the electricity planning landscape, leading to amendments in NS Power's The Path to 2030 report. The company is transitioning responsibilities to the IESO-NS and is working with federal and provincial governments to meet 2030 decarbonization targets in a cost-effective manner.