Topic:"Nova Scotia Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations" in M12451

Figure 5-3 – Emissions Limits 2025-2030 Emission Year Emissions Limit 2025 45,000 t (annual) 13,720 t (individual unit) 2026 45,000 t (annual) 13,720 t (individual unit) Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) 2027 40,000 t (annual) 13,720 t (individual uni...

AI summary The text presents emission limits for various pollutants from 2025 to 2030, including annual and individual unit limits for Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), and Mercury (Hg). Compliance with these limits is noted as a significant factor in the overall cost of fuel.

1 Figure 18 – Annual Emission Allowance Caps for Hg and NOx Year(s) NO Mercury Kg Annual Cumulative Annual 2021- 2022 14,955 56,000 35 2023- 2024 14,955 35 1 2025 11,500 35 1 2026- 2029 11,500 44,000 35 2030 8,800 30 1. An excess of 6.7 kg...

AI summary The document presents annual emission allowance caps for mercury (Hg) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) from 2021 to 2030. The caps indicate a reduction in mercury emissions over time, with a specific adjustment made in 2023-2024 to compensate for excess emissions in 2022.

- 6 Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are governed by multi-year cumulative allowances, which must - 7 be achieved for compliance, under the Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations, 4 as set out in Figure - 8 19 . 2 3 4 5 9 11 14

AI summary The text discusses the regulation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through multi-year cumulative allowances under the Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations, referencing Figure 19 for details.

10 Figure 19 – GHG Emissions Limits Year GHG Cumulative Million tonnes 2021-2024 27.5 2025 6 (annual) 2026-2029 21.5 2030 4.5 (annual) - The forecast emissions for NOx, SO 2 , Mercury and GHGs for 2026-2027 are all within the

AI summary The document outlines GHG emissions limits for specific years, including 27.5 million tonnes for 2021-2024, 6 million tonnes annually for 2025, 21.5 million tonnes for 2026-2029, and 4.5 million tonnes annually for 2030. It also notes that forecast emissions for NOx, SO2, Mercury, and GHGs for 2026-2027 are within the limits.

- 13 regulated annual allowances. 4 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations made under subsection 28(6) and Section 112 of the Environment Act , S.N.S. 1994-95, c. 1, O.I.C. 2009-341 (August 14, 2009), N.S. Reg. 260/2009 as amended to O.I.C....

AI summary The text references the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations, established under the Environment Act, and outlines the regulatory framework governing annual allowances for greenhouse gas emissions in Nova Scotia.

Evergreen IRP – Key Assumptions Environment • NS Power is planning for a decarbonized electricity system and economy • Evergreen IRP assumptions include the following environmental policies: CER (Net Zero 2035) Coal Phase-Out 2030 80% Rene...

AI summary NS Power is planning for a decarbonized electricity system and economy, with key environmental policy assumptions including a coal phase-out by 2030, renewable electricity standards, federal carbon pricing, and Nova Scotia's GHG Output-Based Pricing System.

A-9 EMISSION COMPLIANCE ( Non-Confidential ) Summary of applicable emissions targets legislated and compliance accomplished for past year and current year, and how compliance is planned for the upcoming year and five years into the future.

AI summary This section provides a summary of applicable emissions targets legislated and compliance accomplished for the past year and current year, along with plans for compliance in the upcoming year and over the next five years.

Commentary Nova Scotia Power (NSPI) is required to manage air emissions to annual fleet wide limits, as per the NS Air Quality Regulations and the NS Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Regulations. NSPI has been fully compliant with legislated...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NSPI) complies with annual air emission limits for SO2, NOx, and mercury under provincial regulations. NSPI manages emissions through fuel quality, renewable generation, and technology like low NOx combustion systems. Emissions are monitored and verified, with compliance targets set for future years.

NS Power General Rate Application NON-CONFIDENTIAL OP-14 1 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are governed by annual or multi-year cumulative 2 allowances under the Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations , as shown in Figure 2 . 3

AI summary The document discusses the regulation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions under the Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations, which set annual or multi-year cumulative allowances as illustrated in Figure 2.

4 Figure 2 – Greenhouse Gas Emission Caps Year GHG Cumulative Million tonnes1 2014-2016 26.32 2017-2019 24.06 2020 7.5 (annual) 2021-2024 27.5 2025 6 (annual) 2026-2029 21.5 2030 4.5 (annual) 5

AI summary Figure 2 outlines the GHG emission caps from 2014 to 2030, showing a reduction trend over time with specific caps set for different periods, including annual caps for certain years.

6 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are also managed in accordance with the Output-Based 7 Pricing System Reporting and Compliance Regulations , effective January 1, 2023, made 8 pursuant to the Environment Act. These regulations define Perfo...

AI summary Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are managed under the Output-Based Pricing System Reporting and Compliance Regulations, which set Performance Standards for fuels used in electrical generating facilities. NS Power manages emissions through various methods including purchasing quality fuels, emissions credits, and using emission control equipment.

7 8 Please refer to Figure 2 below for a breakdown of the forecast GHG OBPS compliance 9 costs and air emission compliance costs for the GRA period. 10

AI summary The text references a figure that provides a breakdown of forecast GHG OBPS compliance costs and air emission compliance costs for the GRA period.

r the commissioning date and (b) December 31, 2029, if commissioned after 1974. - In December 2019, the Province and the Government of Canada renewed the Equivalency Agreement, which will allow NSPI to achieve compliance with the federal G...

AI summary The Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada renewed the Equivalency Agreement in December 2019, allowing NSPI to comply with federal GHG regulations until 2029 through provincial measures. Due to delays in the Muskrat Falls Project caused by the pandemic, NSPI could not meet its 2020 renewable energy target. An alternative compliance plan was introduced in May 2020, extending the 40% target to 2022.

- In October 2017, the Province passed amendments to the Environment Act for the development of a capand-trade program for carbon emissions, which became effective on January 1, 2019. - In July 2021, the Province amended the RER to mandate...

AI summary Nova Scotia has implemented several environmental policies, including a cap-and-trade program for carbon emissions starting in 2019, and mandated that 80% of electricity sales be from renewable sources by 2030. The Province also entered into an Equivalency Agreement with the federal government to align provincial and federal GHG regulations, which was renewed in 2019 and will expire in 2024, with potential renewal until 2029.

3. Unfavourable generation mix As a result of the current generation mix, NSPI is dependent on international suppliers for its fuel supply, exposing the Company to volatile global pricing. This exposure, combined with continued investment...

AI summary NSPI faces challenges due to its reliance on international fuel suppliers and higher electricity rates, influenced by the current generation mix. While renewable energy and the Muskrat Falls Hydroelectric Project will reduce coal dependency, coal-based assets will remain until 2030, requiring significant investment for replacement.

Central Bank Policy Rates Through Q3 2026 % policy interest rate, end-quarter) Consensus Forecasts Consensus Forecasts (ISSN: 0957-0950) is published by Consensus Economics Inc., 53 Upper Brook Street, London, W1K 2LT, United Kingdom Tel:...

AI summary The document appears to be a redacted attachment from a regulatory proceeding related to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act (GRA) for the years 2026-2027. It includes figures and information from Consensus Economics Inc. regarding central bank policy rates through Q3 2026, as well as some redacted content.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions: NSPI is subject to GHG emission caps for the 2010 through 2030 period as outlined in the "Nova Scotia Greenhouse Gas Regulations", and further updated by Order in Council in 2013. The emission cap reduces from 10...

AI summary NSPI is subject to provincial GHG emission caps that decrease from 10 to 4.5 megatonnes between 2010 and 2030. An Equivalency Agreement with the federal government allows Nova Scotia to avoid federal regulations requiring coal plant retirement. NSPI plans to meet emission targets through renewable energy, energy efficiency, and non-emitting imports. Federal policies like the Clean Electricity Regulations aim for a net-zero electricity grid by 2035, with NSPI collaborating with both levels of government to meet these goals.

Air Quality Regulations: NSPI is subject to emission cap requirements for mercury, SO2 and nitrogen oxide ("NOx") as prescribed in the Regulations. The Regulations limit net mercury emissions to 35 kg per year for the period of 2020

AI summary NSPI is subject to emission caps for mercury, SO2, and NOx as outlined in the Air Quality Regulations, with a limit of 35 kg of mercury emissions per year for 2020.

through 2029. Beginning in 2021, new emissions compliance periods for SO2 and NOx came into effect, as outlined in the Regulations as follows: Year NOx Caps (tonnes) 2021-20241 56,000 2025 11,500 2026-2029 44,000 2030 8,800 1 NOx four-year...

AI summary The document outlines new emissions compliance periods for SO2 and NOx from 2021 through 2029. NSPI is within or forecasts meeting the limits but exceeded Mercury and SO2 limits in 2022. A Certificate of Variance allows NSPI to recover excess SO2 emissions by 2029 instead of 2025, avoiding customer costs and ensuring grid reliability.

of the SO2 emission caps. NS Power is not requesting variance to any other requirements of the Regulations. Specifically, we propose that subsections 1(10), (12) and (13) be varied as indicated below: - (10) Beginning January 1, 2025, and...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) is requesting a variance to specific SO2 emission caps under the Regulations, proposing updated limits for 2025-2029 and beyond. The proposed changes aim to account for uncertainties in renewable energy deployment and fuel availability, with projected emissions remaining below the requested limits.

4 Q. ARE THERE PARTICULAR CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH HARD CARBON 5 CAPS IMPLEMENTED BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES? 6 A. Yes. It is my understanding that there are Greenhouse Gas Emmissions Regulations made under Subsection 28(6) in Section 112 of...

AI summary The respondent confirms that there are Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations under Subsection 28(6) of Section 112 of the Environmental Act, which are relevant to concerns about hard carbon caps implemented by governmental entities.

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AI summary The text outlines the calculation of market value and related tax assessments under various legislative provisions, including the Excise Tax Act, Customs Act, Income Tax Act, and Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, focusing on amounts assessed and paid by the transferee and transferor.

($7.638) ($0.764) ($8.402) (14) Priority Interruption Demand Adjustment Calculation (15) (16) Sum of Monthly Demands in KVAs (at the Meter) 727,660 (17) Int Credit Amount - PHP 555.795 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) REDACTED 2...

AI summary The document contains a rate class disaggregation analysis by functional areas for Nova Scotia Power Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2026. It includes financial figures and calculations related to demand adjustments and exhibits a portion of a compliance filing under the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations.

0 13,257 0 0 13,257 13,257 6,478,208 0.000 0.000 $2.046 (24) Total Retail $206,880 $0 $22,722 $11,432 $7,274 $41,428 41,428 6,478,208 0 - $6.395 (25) Total Customers x 12 months 6,478,208 6,478,208 6,478,208 (26) Unit Cost ($/month) $3.508...

AI summary This document contains financial data and unit cost information related to a regulatory proceeding, including total retail figures, customer counts, and unit costs. Specific details are redacted, and the context suggests compliance with the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations (GRA) for the 2026-2027 period.

REMOVED) REDACTED 2026-2027 GRA Compliance Filing - SR-01 Attachment 3 Page 63 of 102 EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 1 OF 3 NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)...

AI summary This document is a compliance filing related to the 2026-2027 GRA (Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act) and includes an exhibit titled 'Development of Allocation Factors for the Year Ending December 31, 2027.' The exhibit outlines categories such as Total Company, Domestic, General, Large, Industrial, and Unmetered, suggesting a framework for allocating resources or responsibilities.

NFORMATION REMOVED) REDACTED 2026-2027 GRA Compliance Filing - SR-01 Attachment 3 Page 64 of 102 EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 2 OF 3 NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)...

AI summary This document is a compliance filing related to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act (GRA) for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes an exhibit titled 'Development of Allocation Factors' and is part of a filing by Nova Scotia Power Inc.

RMATION REMOVED) REDACTED 2026-2027 GRA Compliance Filing - SR-01 Attachment 3 Page 65 of 102 EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 3 OF 3 NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOCATION FACTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)...

AI summary The document is a compliance filing related to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act (GRA) for Nova Scotia Power Inc., focusing on the development of allocation factors for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes a table with various categories and allocation factors, though the data is redacted.

0 1,000,894 1,685,267 0 0 (39) 100% 0% 37% 63% 0% 0% F-7 (39) GENERALPROPERTY:NON- FUNCTIONILIZED 326,292 143,756 68,015 114,521 0 0 (40) % RESPONSIBILITY 100% 44% 21% 35% 0% 0% F-8 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) REDACTED 2026...

AI summary The document contains a redacted exhibit from a compliance filing related to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act (GRA) for the year ending December 31, 2027. It includes a sales, generation, and demand analysis by Nova Scotia Power Inc., with data on energy sales, losses, and demand factors.

693,237 1,421,035 86.4% 1,227,152 6.74% 1,309,846 73.51% (12) SHORE POWER (13) GEN.REPL./LOAD FOLL. (14) PHP (15) BUTU (16) REAL TIME PRICING (17) EBS/RTR (17) SUB-TOTAL 60,061 18.1% 61,549 87,442 334.7% 62,968 15.20% 65,119 0.00% (18) TOT...

AI summary The text contains a table with numerical data related to sales, generation, and demand analysis for October 2027, including percentages and figures. It also references a redacted 2026-2027 GRA Compliance Filing and an exhibit titled 'Sales, Generation and Demand Analysis' for Nova Scotia Power Inc.

897,394 2,123,918 79.7% 1,692,891 9.88% 1,860,165 67.00% (12) SHORE POWER (13) GEN.REPL./LOAD FOLL. (14) PHP (15) BUTU (16) REAL TIME PRICING (17) EBS/RTR (17) SUB-TOTAL 61,973 19.3% 63,609 102,356 249.1% 68,811 17.14% 71,715 0.00% (18) TO...

AI summary The document contains a table with numerical data related to sales, generation, and demand analysis for December 2027, including percentages and values for various categories such as shore power, generation replacement, and real-time pricing. The document is part of a compliance filing under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act (GRA) and includes a redacted exhibit.

- - - 4,093 (32) (33) (34) NON-COIN. KW PRI. (Before bulk power substation)222,301 201,432 11,479 4,389 - 857 51 - - - 4,093 (35) LOSSES 7,841 7,331 262 82 - 17 0 - - - 149 (36) SUB-TOTAL 230,142 208,763 11,742 4,471 - 874 52 - - - 4,242 (...

AI summary The text includes a table with data on kilowatt peak demand for the year ending December 31, 2027, and mentions a redacted compliance filing related to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act (GRA) for 2026-2027.

3 C/P INTERRUPTIBLE RIDER DEMANDS 20,625 (16) 3 C/P FIRM LARGE INDUST. DEMANDS 224,867 C/P INTERRUPTIBLE RIDER DEMANDS 67,170 C/P FIRM LARGE INDUST. DEMANDS 14,626 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) REDACTED 2026-2027 GRA Complian...

AI summary The document presents a table with data on interruptible and firm large industrial demand in kilowatts (KW) for the year ending December 31, 2027. The data is part of a confidential compliance filing related to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act (GRA).

(7) (8) (9) TOTAL SMALL GENERAL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE MONTH COMPANY DOMESTIC GENERAL GENERAL LARGE INDUST. INDUST. INDUST. UNMETERED (1) ( 1) JANUARY 12.56% 14.18% 12.44% 11.18% 6.86% 14.01% 10.91% 5.70% 14.18% (2) (1) ( 2) FEBRUARY 11.70% 13...

AI summary This table presents monthly and annual average percentages across various categories, including total, small, general, medium, and large, with data spanning from January to December and an annual average. The data appears to be related to a compliance filing under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act (GRA).

$5,607 $5,551 $8,903 $8,785 $7,854 $276 $10,210 $10,931 $92,645 Unmetered BUTU Total $970,018 $751,630 $783,969 $21,251 $737,648 $717,332 $966,718 $991,527 $789,146 $25,209 $801,321 $851,964 $8,407,734 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION RE...

AI summary The text presents a series of numerical values, likely representing financial figures or metrics over a period of time, followed by a redacted section indicating confidential information and a reference to a compliance filing related to GRA (Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations) for the years 2026-2027.

$25,312 $46,962 $75,624 $84,388 $78,697 $78,891 $60,532 $65,099 $84,437 $61,028 $50,326 $86,948 $798,245 Municipal $8,185 $9,181 $10,876 $7,390 $6,974 $7,710 $6,087 $6,236 $9,093 $9,993 $12,755 $13,466 $107,946 Unmetered $3,606 $4,332 $7,1...

AI summary The text presents financial data across multiple months, likely related to regulatory filings or compliance reports. It includes figures for different categories such as Municipal, Unmetered, BUTU, and Total, with a focus on the 2026-2027 GRA Compliance Filing. The data is presented in a table format and is labeled as confidential.

,198,054 PHP $60,470 $116,775 $153,140 $119,814 $136,271 $130,739 $105,729 $108,994 $125,353 $91,935 $102,871 $151,862 $1,403,954 Municipal $19,554 $22,829 $22,025 $10,492 $12,077 $12,777 $10,632 $10,440 $13,499 $15,053 $26,073 $23,520 $19...

AI summary The text presents financial data related to energy allocators, including figures for PHP, Municipal, Unmetered, BUTU, and Total categories across multiple years. The data appears to be part of a compliance filing under the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations (GRA).

REDACTED 2026-2027 GRA Compliance Filing - SR-01 Attachment 5 Page 6 of 12 Monthly Energy Allocators

AI summary The document is a compliance filing related to the 2026-2027 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations (GRA), specifically Attachment 5, which discusses Monthly Energy Allocators.

1.44063% 1.37% 1.28% 1.11% 0.76% 0.77% 0.92% 0.89% 1.00% 1.10% 1.27% 1.28% 1.13% Unmetered BUTU Total 100.00000% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMA...

AI summary The document presents various percentages and financial figures related to capacity credits, demand charges, and biomass calculations for the 2026-2027 GRA Compliance Filing. It includes data on installed capacity, fuel costs, and operating expenses for biomass projects.

$ 58,575 $ 58,575 $ - $ - $ (32,068) $ 32,068 $ - $ 26,506 $ 32,068 $ - Total Generation Plant $ 2,091,705 $ 2,091,705 $ - $ - $ (1,145,168) $ 1,145,168 $ - $ 946,537 $ 1,145,168 $ - General Property Plant -generation-related $ 144,056.3 $...

AI summary The document provides financial data related to generation plant costs and rate base factors, including figures for total generation plant, general property plant, and applicable rate base factors. The text also references a compliance filing related to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations (GRA) for the period 2026-2027.

REDACTED 2026-2027 GRA Compliance Filing - SR-01 Attachment 5 Page 10 of 12 Data Inputs Category Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Jun-26 Jul-26 Aug-26 Sep-26 Oct-26 Nov-26 Dec-26 Annual Plant Fuel Costs $67,441,935 $54,358,722 $49,574,65...

AI summary The document presents data inputs for the 2026-2027 GRA Compliance Filing, including plant fuel costs and Maritime Link-related expenses across various months and annually. The data shows fluctuating costs and specific allocations for different blocks under the Maritime Link.

REDACTED 2026-2027 GRA Compliance Filing - SR-01 Attachment 5 Page 11 of 12 Usage Data

AI summary The document provides usage data related to the 2026-2027 GRA Compliance Filing, which is part of a regulatory proceeding in Nova Scotia concerning greenhouse gas emissions regulations.

77,199 81,559 90,140 89,041 90,197 85,665 100,800 81,958 97,338 75,818 246,525 82,192 PHP 67,790 67,612 139,489 138,942 138,566 138,028 138,421 138,512 138,449 138,804 139,826 67,825 203,227 67,790 Municipal 31,866 33,064 30,557 21,902 15,...

AI summary The document presents numerical data related to various categories such as PHP, Municipal, Unmetered, and BUTU, with totals and breakdowns across different years. It also includes references to entities like GRLF, 1P - RTP, ELIADC, Shore Power, and EBS, along with compliance filings related to the 2026-2027 GRA.

9.88 $61.37 Incremental Cost $1,071,864 $942,596 $781,300 $372,560 $163,466 $142,025 $263,048 $238,545 $208,029 $269,026 $556,364 $712,862 $5,721,685 OATT LOAD Energy Requirement 12,558,155 10,891,419 10,019,435 6,710,678 3,438,711 3,191,2...

AI summary The text presents numerical data related to incremental costs and energy requirements over a period, followed by a redacted section of a 2026-2027 GRA Compliance Filing. The data includes figures for different years and categories, but the content is largely redacted and not fully disclosed.

$923,250,690 8.690 $220,838,780 $702,411,910 $923,250,690 2.079 6.611 8.690 $924,979,982 -$1,729,291 -0.2% 40 41 Exports 100.00% - - - 42 43 Grand Total 6,999,029 11,374,442,170 10,624,239,872 $366,094,293 $89,972,498 $8,930,099 $6,266,657...

AI summary The text presents a financial summary with figures related to fuel costs and includes a mention of a compliance filing for the 2026-2027 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations (GRA). The table shows various financial metrics, including exports, grand totals, and cost allocations.

1,599 $11,350 $269 $6,208 $6,354 $10,073 $10,172 $8,981 $316 $11,656 $12,351 $105,058 Unmetered BUTU Total $1,030,203 $798,265 $832,610 $22,570 $756,675 $761,839 $1,026,698 $1,079,787 $838,109 $26,773 $851,746 $904,825 $8,930,099 REDACTED...

AI summary The text provides a table of financial data with columns representing various months and a total, followed by a redacted section related to a 2026-2027 GRA Compliance Filing. The table includes figures such as $1,030,203 and $8,930,099, but no specific context or explanation is given.