Topic:"Multi Year Planning Cycle" in M12854

lts, IESO Nova Scotia will identify a preferred resource plan, and develop an action plan for post-IRP activities, including identifying target capacity and timing for near-term resource procurements. Report : IESO Nova Scotia will publish...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia will develop an action plan for post-IRP activities, publish a public report on the IRP process, update avoided costs with Efficiency One and the DSMAG, and engage stakeholders using an 'open to all' strategy. Future IRP cadence will be defined, potentially transitioning to a fixed schedule as recommended in the Dunsky report.

ASSESSMENT PERIOD For this IRP, IESO Nova Scotia is proposing a study period of 2029 – 2053. This 25-year period encompasses the implementation dates of several key Federal and Provincial policies that must be considered when developing a...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia proposes a 25-year assessment period (2029–2053) for the IRP to align with provincial and federal decarbonization targets, including 80% renewable electricity by 2030 and Canada's Clean Electricity Regulations (CER). The period accounts for resource lead times, the Reliability Intertie's in-service date, and long-term net-zero requirements.

June 2026 - Jun 8 Deadline for written comments on assumptions, scenarios and sensitivities - Jun 19 Assumption set two published - Jun 25 Stakeholder engagement session - o Topics: Review assumption set two and updates to scenarios and se...

AI summary In June 2026, the regulatory proceeding includes a deadline for written comments on assumptions, publication of assumption set two, and a stakeholder engagement session focused on reviewing assumptions and scenario updates.

July 2026 - Jul 6 Deadline for written comments on assumption set two - Jul 23 Preliminary modelling results published

AI summary The July 2026 regulatory proceeding includes a July 6 deadline for written comments on assumption set two and the publication of preliminary modelling results on July 23, indicating progress in the analysis phase.

October 2026 - Oct 15 Modelling results and draft action plan published - Oct 22 Stakeholder engagement session - o Topics: Modelling results and draft action plan

AI summary In October 2026, modelling results and a draft action plan were published on October 15, followed by a stakeholder engagement session on October 22 to discuss these materials. The session focused on topics related to the modelling outcomes and proposed actions.

TIMELINE The IRP is expected to be complete in December 2026. The below IRP schedule outlines the expected completion dates for key activities, planned stakeholder sessions with interested parties, and targeted dates for the dissemination...

AI summary The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is expected to be finalized in December 2026, with key activities including stakeholder sessions and dissemination of background reports.

June 2026 - Jun 5 8 Deadline for written comments on assumptions an,d scenarios and sensitivities - Jun 19 Assumption set two published - Jun 25 Stakeholder engagement session - o Topics: Review assumption set two and updates to scenarios...

AI summary June 2026 timeline includes a deadline for written comments on assumptions, scenario updates, and a stakeholder engagement session focused on reviewing assumption set two and scenario sensitivities.

July 2026 Jul 6 - Deadline for written comments on assumption set two Jul 23 – Preliminary modelling results published

AI summary July 2026 regulatory proceeding timeline includes a July 6 deadline for written comments on assumption set two and July 23 publication of preliminary modelling results, marking key milestones in the process.

October 2026 - Oct 15 Modelling results and draft action plan published - Oct 22 Stakeholder engagement session - o Topics: Modelling results and draft action plan Oct 29 - Deadline for written comments on modelling results and draft actio...

AI summary In October 2026, modelling results and a draft action plan were published, followed by a stakeholder engagement session on October 22. Written comments on these materials were due by October 29, focusing on discussions around the modelling outcomes and proposed actions.

APRIL 17 STAKEHOLDER SESSION QUESTIONS Question/Comment Response Will there be a robust discussion on scenarios? Yes. IESO Nova Scotia will collaborate with its technical consultant, stakeholders and the technical working group when develo...

AI summary Stakeholders asked if there will be a robust discussion on scenarios. The response confirmed that IESO Nova Scotia will collaborate with technical consultants, stakeholders, and the technical working group in developing scenarios.

BATES WHITE Question/Comment Response Regarding the selection of the 2029-2053 period as the base case, the ToR identifies one supporting reason for this selection as the fact that the current in-service date for the Reliability Intertie i...

AI summary The document discusses the selection of the 2029-2053 period as the base case for the Reliability Intertie, noting the current in-service date of 2028. It recommends that the IESO retain flexibility to model a later in-service date if delays occur. The IESO confirms its flexibility in this regard.

the first technical working group meeting on May 13th guidelines were established and agreed to that allow members to designate an alternate representative in order to allow for continuity of support throughout the process. The ToR propose...

AI summary The Technical Working Group established guidelines for alternate representatives to ensure continuity. The TOR proposed a 70% cost and 30% non-cost weighting for resource portfolios, but stakeholders recommended increasing the cost weighting. In response, IESO Nova Scotia adjusted the scorecard, increasing cost to 80% and reducing economic growth and technology risk to 5% each.

EAST COAST ENVIRONMENTAL LAW these categories or, at minimum, consider reductions to their weights in the evaluation process. Eastward notes that the time periods in the proposed IRP schedule for stakeholders to provide written comments fo...

AI summary Eastward suggests extending the comment period for the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) from one week to 10 days following engagement sessions to allow stakeholders more time to provide feedback. Eastward also offers to participate in the Technical Working Group (TWG) to provide expert opinion on a specific area.

INDUSTRIAL GROUP Question/Comment Response MRC strongly emphasizes that the IRP must align with Nova Scotia's legislated climate targets, including achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Planning assumptions that do not fully incorporate th...

AI summary The MRC emphasizes that the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) must align with Nova Scotia's legislated climate targets, including net-zero emissions by 2050. However, the response notes that while climate targets are central, the IRP will also explore alternative policy scenarios due to potential changes in policy and government.

NRSTOR Question/Comment Response Will the 2026 ten year system outlook be published and available for this process? Yes, the 2026 10 Year System outlook will be published by June 30, 2026 as per the Nova Scotia Wholesale and Renewable to R...

AI summary The 2026 10 Year System Outlook will be published by June 30, 2026, based on the Clean Power Plan, the 2023 Evergreen IRP, and other modelling. The IESO will incorporate large-scale demand and supply projects into the IRP, including data centers and offshore wind, through stakeholder discussions in the next phase.

SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE Question/Comment Response The Draft TOR does not include explicit discussion of risk Scenarios and sensitivities will be used to vary and test analysis, aside from the "Technology Risk" factor included in different...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate (SBA) raises concerns about the Draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), emphasizing the need for explicit risk considerations and clarity in the scoring methodology. The IESO Nova Scotia responds by acknowledging the need for stakeholder engagement and updating the TOR to address these issues.

SYNAPSE Question/Comment Response Consider allowing for the iterative approach mentioned earlier in the ToR (page 5) to be explicitly used during the July-August timeframe, when preliminary modeling results are first released. There may be...

AI summary The document discusses the iterative approach in the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process, suggesting the need to redefine or add scenarios based on preliminary modeling results. It also addresses the need for written, informal discovery by stakeholders to supplement materials released by IESO Nova Scotia.

Role of the IRP The Dunsky report noted that the question of whether the IRP results should be directional or decisional was a matter for consideration. The draft Terms of Reference indicate that the final IRP report outlining modelling as...

AI summary The Dunsky report considers whether the IRP should be directional or decisional. The draft Terms of Reference require the IRP report to be filed with the NSEB under the More Access to Energy Act. Eastward supports a directional IRP focused on near-term (3-5 year) resource procurement, while project-specific approvals under the Public Utilities Act remain required.

e we noted during the April 17th session the potential value in having an in-person session for at least one of these meetings, on reflection we do not think it is critical to convene an inperson TWG. Releasing all pre-IRP studies with ade...

AI summary Synapse supports the NS IESO's Terms of Reference for the 2026 IRP, emphasizing the need for timely release of pre-IRP studies, robust regional modeling, and demand-side management considerations. They suggest minor timeline adjustments for the ToR.