Topic:"Ns Nb Reliability Intertie Project" in M11764

2024 10-Year System Outlook Report (NSUARB M11764) NSPI Responses to NSUARB Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 (b) The Class 1 Environmental Assessment for the Reliability Tie project was conditionally 2 approved by the Nova Scotia De...

AI summary NSPI has provided updates on the Reliability Tie project, including environmental approval, design progress, and planned construction timelines. The project is subject to the execution of a Development Agreement between NS Power and NB Power, with a capital application expected in Q1 2025.

1 (c) Confirmed delivery dates for the high voltage equipment listed in part (b) 2 above are within the planned schedule and project in-service date. 24 3 4 To elaborate, risks associated with potential delays in any supplies or equipment...

AI summary The document confirms delivery timelines for high-voltage equipment on the Reliability Tie project, citing risk mitigation strategies like dedicated procurement teams, vendor reviews, and advanced material planning. Icing risks are addressed through climate studies, design optimizations, and historical data analysis, particularly in the Mt. Higgins area.

h the Board’s 2023 ACE Plan Decision (M11017), NS Power filed The Path to 2030 report, providing detailed and specific information on how the Company will achieve its 2030 obligations. NS Power stated that Evergreen IRP scenario CE1-E1-R2,...

AI summary NS Power's 2030 Clean Power Plan and The Path to 2030 report outline strategies using the Evergreen IRP scenario CE1-E1-R2 and a new intertie project. The SBA approved the System Outlook as consistent with planning processes, noting increased system peak demand and energy forecasts.

Transmission Planning analysis is ongoing with the next study report 27 anticipated by Q1 2024. 28 (b) The Company plans to submit a Class 1 Environmental Assessment Application with 29 NS Environment and Climate Change in Q4 2023. 30 (c)...

AI summary Transmission planning for the project is ongoing, with the next study report expected by Q1 2024. A Class 1 Environmental Assessment Application will be submitted to NS Environment and Climate Change in Q4 2023. Detailed design is set to begin in Q4 2023, with construction anticipated to start in 2025 and finish in 2027. Negotiations with NB Power on an intertie agreement are ongoing, and a capital application for the Reliability Tie is planned for Q3 2024.

Please refer to: David Roberts Email: [email protected] Assistant: Heidi Day Assistant’s email: [email protected] October 4, 2024 VIA EMAIL Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Utility and Revie...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate submits comments on Nova Scotia Power’s 2024 10-Year System Outlook Report, highlighting major changes including new wind and battery resources, coal-to-gas conversions, and a new intertie facility with New Brunswick, informed by prior planning documents and updated data.