Topic:"Non Energy Impacts" in M08059

va Scotia’s current system, but also ramping and ancillary service requirements under different scenarios of increased penetration of wind resources and utilization of, for example, storage resources. Supply‐side assessment for future year...

AI summary The analysis examines Nova Scotia’s energy system under increased wind penetration and storage utilization, emphasizing winter gas availability from New England. New England’s GHG reduction targets may lower natural gas prices in the Maritimes, impacting supply-side planning. Attachments include studies on storage costs and grid adequacy.

D a ™ Blackburn Law April 27, 2017 VIA EMAIL Ms. Doreen Friis Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax NS B3J 383 Dear Ms. Friis: Re: M07540 — Nova Scotia Power Inc. 2...

AI summary Blackburn Law comments on Nova Scotia Power's 2016 System Outlook Report, arguing that retaining coal plants as peaking units during winter high-demand periods, despite reduced coal burning, still poses environmental risks from coal pile management, dust control, and ash handling. NS Power defends this approach as economically viable, though it plans to retire Lingan 2 post-Maritime Link. The SBA highlights environmental and reliability concerns.

ce for NSPI customers. A portfolio of alternatives, rather than a single substitution of new capacity for coal plants,16 is likely the lowest cost among competing alternatives to coal plant retention. We suggest a rigorous analytical appro...

AI summary The text advocates for a portfolio of alternatives to coal plant retention, emphasizing comprehensive analysis using tools like PLEXOS. It stresses evaluating both demand-side (energy efficiency, demand response) and supply-side options, considering cost trends and greenhouse gas reduction value. A rigorous approach is needed to explore demand-side capabilities and their impact on capacity needs.