Topic:"Nova Scotia Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations" in M12916

Matter: Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO Nova Scotia) - 10-Year System Outlook Report for 2026

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N-12026 10-Year System Outlook Report 4 passages

4.2 Environmental Regulatory Requirements p. p. 20

4.2 Environmental Regulatory Requirements IESO Nova Scotia plans the bulk electricity system in accordance with numerous provincial environmental regulatory requirements. [30](#page-20-2) A summary of the applicable regulations is provided...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia plans the bulk electricity system in accordance with provincial environmental regulations. The Nova Scotia Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations set emissions caps from 2010 to 2030, with forecasts indicating an 85% reduction in CO2 emissions from 2005 levels by 2030.

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Table 5: Multi-year Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits p. p. 20

Table 5: Multi-year Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits Year GHG Million tonnes (CO2) 2026-2029 21.5 (cumulative) 2030 4.5 (annual) Nova Scotia Air Quality Regulations: [32](#page-20-4) Specifies emissions caps for sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitro...

AI summary Table 5 outlines multi-year greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limits for Nova Scotia, with cumulative limits set for 2026-2029 and an annual limit for 2030. The Nova Scotia Air Quality Regulations specify emissions caps for SO2, NOx, and mercury, with additional details provided in Table 6.

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Table 6: SO2, NOx and Hg Limits p. pp. 20-21

Table 6: SO2, NOx and Hg Limits SO2 (Tonnes) NOx (Tonnes) Mercury (Kg) Year(s) Unit Maximum Annual Cumulative Annual Cumulative Annual 2026 13,720 45,000 2027 13,720 40,000 141,000 11,500 44,000 35 2028-2029 13,720 28,000 2030 9,000 9,000...

AI summary Table 6 outlines the SO2, NOx, and Mercury emission limits for various years, providing unit maximum, annual, and cumulative limits. Regulatory references include the More Access to Energy Act and the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations, among others.

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Section 39 p. p. 21

Nova Scotia Output-Based Pricing System (NS OBPS): [33](#page-21-1) Sets emissions intensity limits for various fuels consumed in electricity generating facilities, calculated by using emissions-intensity performance standards. Facilities...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Output-Based Pricing System (NS OBPS) sets emissions intensity limits for fuels used in electricity generation, calculated using performance standards. Facilities exceeding these limits must compensate based on the federal carbon price.

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