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led electricity sector modeling should be performed within the context of the IRP or in future NSPI study Figure 9. PATHWAYS Energy Modeling Framework Utilized for Nova Scotia Study 2.4 Scenarios The study considers one reference scenario,...
AI summary The document outlines the use of the PATHWAYS modeling framework in Nova Scotia's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) study, emphasizing GHG reduction targets. The Reference Scenario aligns with the 2030 provincial target of 45-50% GHG reduction below 2005 levels, while mitigation scenarios aim for 80% reductions by 2050. The study incorporates current policy measures and energy efficiency initiatives.
scenario is based on current stock and sales of devices as represented by publicly available governmental data sources, and is not based on NS Power produced internal load forecasts. • High Electrification Scenario: This mitigation scenari...
AI summary The text outlines three electrification scenarios (High, Moderate, Building Electrification Only) with varying levels of energy efficiency, building, and transportation electrification, alongside biofuel use for emissions reduction. It references Nova Scotia's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations, which impose a hard cap on electricity emissions.
2020 IRP FINAL ASSUMPTIONS SET 14 Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Report Appendix B Page 16 of 112 2020 IRP: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSUMPTIONS (EXISTING & DEFINED POLICY) MARCH 11, 2020 2020 IRP FINAL ASSUMPTIONS SET 15 Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Rep...
AI summary The 2020 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) outlines environmental assumptions, including applicable legislation such as the Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity Regulations and the Clean Fuel Standard, which require coal units to meet GHG emissions intensity targets or retire.
ther fuel) or shut down at the end of “useful life”, as defined by the regulations based on commissioning dates, and would cause conversion or retirement by the following years for the NS Power fleet: Trenton 6 Point Lingan 1, 2019 Trenton...
AI summary The document outlines the retirement timeline for coal units in Nova Scotia's power fleet, noting that the Equivalency Agreement with the Federal Government allows NS Power to continue operating coal units beyond certain dates. It also discusses provincial GHG emission regulations and the renewal of the Equivalency Agreement from 2020-2024 with future methodology agreements for 2025-2040.
quivalency agreement has been renewed from 2020- 2024 with agreement on future methodology from 2025-2040. • Nova Scotia’s equivalency agreements must meet evolving Federal requirements. 2020 IRP FINAL ASSUMPTIONS SET 19 Nova Scotia Power...
AI summary Nova Scotia has renewed its equivalency agreement from 2020-2024 with future methodology set for 2025-2040. The Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act implements a federal carbon pricing system, allowing provinces to choose between output-based pricing or cap-and-trade. Nova Scotia has selected a cap-and-trade system, which currently does not impose a carbon tax on NS Power.
2020 IRP FINAL ASSUMPTIONS SET 24 Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Report Appendix B Page 26 of 112 AIR QUALITY REGULATIONS Emissions Multi-Year Caps (SO2, NOx, Hg) • Provincial regulations Multi-Year that stipulate NS Power Caps SO2 (t) NOX (t...
AI summary The text outlines Nova Scotia Power's emission limits for sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and mercury (Hg) from 2010 to 2030 under provincial air quality regulations. It includes multi-year caps for these pollutants and specifies mercury diversion program requirements and credit usage for compliance from 2020 to 2029.
38 34 34 28 26 26 26 26 19 20 20 20 20 15 15 15 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.1B Emission Year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 CO2 (k tonnes) 4,666 4,002 3,...
AI summary The text presents a table showing CO2, mercury, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide emissions from 2021 to 2045, with decreasing values over time, indicating potential emission reduction efforts.
Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Report Appendix H Page 32 of 321 APPLICABLE LEGISLATION • Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity Regulations • Regulations Limiting Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Natural...
AI summary The document outlines applicable legislation related to carbon emissions reduction, including regulations for coal and natural gas-fired electricity generation, as well as the Clean Fuel Standard and Cap and Trade Regulations. It also references the 2020 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) assumptions and upcoming stakeholder discussions.
version to other fuel) or shut down at the end of “useful life”, as defined by the regs based on commissioning dates, and would cause conversion or retirement by the following years for the NSP fleet: Trenton 6 Point Lingan 1, 2019 Trenton...
AI summary The document outlines the retirement timeline for coal units in Nova Scotia, noting that the Equivalency Agreement allows NS Power to continue operating these units beyond regulatory deadlines. It also mentions the Provincial GHG emission regulations and the renewal of the Equivalency Agreement from 2020 to 2024 with future methodology agreed upon from 2025 to 2040.
quivalency agreement has been renewed from 2020- 2024 with agreement on future methodology from 2025-2040. • Nova Scotia’s equivalency agreements must meet evolving Federal requirements. 2020 IRP ASSUMPTIONS SET 16 FORECASTED CO2 EMISSION...
AI summary The document discusses Nova Scotia's equivalency agreements with federal requirements, the 2020 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) assumptions, and the implementation of a cap-and-trade system under the Pricing Act. It outlines hard caps on CO2 emissions and regulations for the cap-and-trade program, including free allocations for NS Power.
blished policy goal to phase out all coal- fired electricity generation across Canada by 2030, as a key emissions reduction pillar of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change. The Federal Government finalized its amend...
AI summary The text discusses the federal policy to phase out coal-fired electricity generation in Canada by 2030, highlighting its environmental and health benefits. It also covers the renewal of the Canada-Nova Scotia Equivalency Agreement on greenhouse gas emissions from electricity producers, which was finalized in 2019 and includes analysis of emissions pathways up to 2040.
determination consultation: carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired generation’ which gives supplementary information and highlights analysis of future emissions pathways out to 2040. Although the quantitative analysis shows emissions tar...
AI summary The document discusses the proposed renewed equivalency agreement for carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired generation in Nova Scotia, valid from 2020 to 2024. It highlights the lack of ambition in the long-term emissions pathway for 2030-2040, which the Ecology Action Centre (EAC) criticizes as a key issue in the renewal process.
Fed government may require further reductions in cap & trade jurisdictions 3. EAC Consider further Renewable Energy targets and RES A sensitivity to analyze an increased RES standard has Environmental requirements been proposed as part of...
AI summary The text discusses the potential need for further reductions in cap-and-trade jurisdictions and the consideration of enhanced equivalency agreements with the federal government. It also highlights the need for Nova Scotia Power to propose emissions pathways compliant with federal regulations and the inclusion of more stringent GHG reduction scenarios in the Integrated Resource Plan.
2 Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Report Appendix H Page 314 of 321 KEY POLICY DRIVERS GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS BY ELECTRICITY SECTOR CO2 2030 CO2 2040 CO2 2045 CO2 2050 Comparator GHG Case 4.5 3.5 2.8 2.1 Reductions consistent with equivalenc...
AI summary The text presents various greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction scenarios for the electricity sector in Nova Scotia, including comparator GHG cases, Net Zero 2050 targets, and accelerated net zero targets, with corresponding CO2 levels and percentage reductions from 2005 levels.
Electrification Scenarios and modeling plan Distributed Resources Demand Side Management • Written responses to over 160 individual Regional Integration questions and comments on these topics 2 0 2 0 I R P I N T E R I M M O D E L I N G U P...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power has developed three greenhouse gas scenarios, including Net Zero 2050 and Accelerated Net Zero 2045, which align with the Sustainable Development Goals Act. These scenarios consider potential carbon policies and include mandatory coal unit retirements by 2030 or 2040.
d process of the 2020 IRP, and the lack of availability for stakeholder funding and support through the NSUARB, through the NSPI-led process, or through the Nova Scotia Department of Energy and Mines. The EAC feels very strongly that this...
AI summary The text discusses concerns regarding the 2020 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process, highlighting the lack of stakeholder funding and support, and the need for alignment with greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. It criticizes the absence of zero-emission scenarios and the bias towards natural gas infrastructure in the study's modeling.
me GHG Marginal abatement cost. The Company should provide annual GHG production metrics in tons and in percent of a baseline historical year emissions. 2 SBA/Daymark Memo July 17, 2020 Page 3 of 4 Nova Scotia Power IRP Final Report Append...
AI summary The document requests the Company to provide annual GHG production metrics in tons and as a percentage of a baseline historical year emissions.
reductions under very limited GHG caps are a primary driver of solar additions in the model.
AI summary The text indicates that reductions in GHG emissions under strict caps are a significant factor influencing the addition of solar energy in the model.
Category Participant Comment NS Power Response Base DSM / Net Zero 2050 / Regional Integration) is has designed the compliant GHG trajectories to be “SDGA-compliant” as the SDGA as the SDGA’s goals and consistent with a net-zero 2050 goal....
AI summary The Town of Wolfville questions the designation of the 2.0C scenario as the Reference Plan due to its significantly higher carbon intensity in 2030. NS Power defends the choice by noting that the 2.0C scenario has the lowest cost NPVRR and aligns with a net-zero 2050 goal. They also mention that the scenario is representative of many low-cost resource plans.
CanREA No comment n/a EAC Supportive but should evaluate zero emissions cases: 2020-09-18; p. 1/5 -‘Nova Scotia’s Sustainable Development Goals Act is a 2020-11-13; p. 2/3 significant milestone in the province’s climate plans, and actions...
AI summary The EAC supports the Sustainable Development Goals Act but emphasizes the need to evaluate zero emissions scenarios. EfficiencyOne also supports the initiative, highlighting the importance of assessing the costs associated with zero emissions cases, including imports, sequestered carbon, and renewable energy.