Topic:"Non Energy Impacts" in M11689

Date Filed: May 29, 2024 Synapse (NSPI) Page 10 of 24 1 Introduction (Section 2.0, citing to Board Decision concerning 2023 Load Forecast). Please 2 explain in detail how NSPI has addressed the Board’s direction to include/address each of...

AI summary The Board requests NSPI to address specific aspects in its 2024 Load Forecast, including IRP outcomes, carbon emission assumptions, historical load analysis, elasticity evaluation from the TVP Pilot (M11267), and residential model robustness. It also inquires about providing multiple forecasts based on the IRP.

quests to Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) In the Matter of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated’s 2024 Load Forecast Report – M11689 NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 oil system over the long-term? Please provide calculation details and analysis of the impac...

AI summary Questions are posed to NS Power regarding its 2024 Load Forecast Report, focusing on hybrid oil system costs, economy-wide emissions impacts, heat pump performance changes (COP curves, capacity curves, temperature cut-off), and assumptions about heat pump sizing. NS Power is asked to justify scenario appropriateness and clarify methodological updates.

on previous occasions. In the Board decision letter in matter M11108, the Board provided NS Power with direction on enhancements for continuous improvement in the development of the load forecast and 1 Based on Table A1 in each annual repo...

AI summary The Board directed NS Power to improve load forecasting and stakeholder engagement, with recommendations including incorporating hydrogen production scenarios, IRP/SGNS/AMI data, and evaluating model assumptions. A stakeholder consultation was held with entities like EOne, SBA, and CA.