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 from 2010 to 2030, which decrease from 10 to 4.5 megatonnes. It complies with these caps through renewable generation, energy efficiency, and non-emitting energy imports. Federal regulations, including the OBPS and Clean Electricity Regulations, aim to reduce emissions further, requiring NSPI to align with national climate goals.
Year NOx Caps (tonnes) 2021-20241 56,000 2025 11,500 2026-2029 44,000 2030 8,800 1 NOx four-year cap for 2021-2024 is 56 tonnes, with no single year exceeding 14.995 tonnes.
AI summary The table outlines NOx emission caps for different periods, with a four-year cap of 56,000 tonnes for 2021-2024 and a single-year cap of 14.995 tonnes. The caps decrease significantly in subsequent years, with 11,500 tonnes for 2025 and 44,000 tonnes for 2026-2029.
Beginning in 2025, emissions compliance periods for SO2 came into effect, as outlined in the Certificate of Variance as follows: Year S02 Caps (tonnes) 2025 45,000 2026 45,000 2027 40,000 2028 28,000 2030 9,000 2031 9,000 2032 9,000 2033 9...
AI summary Beginning in 2025, SO2 emissions compliance periods are in effect as outlined in the Certificate of Variance. NSPI is currently within or forecasts meeting the prescribed limits, but exceeded limits for Mercury and SO2 in 2022. NSPI compensated for excess mercury emissions by 2025 and can apply for exemptions or reduce emissions to compensate for excess emissions.