Topic:"Ns Nb Reliability Intertie Project" in M12619

.................................... 23 17 6.1.5 Commercial Net Metering ........................................................................ 25 18 6.1.6 Additional Renewable Energy Procurements ...........................................

AI summary The document outlines sections of an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) action plan, including commercial net metering, battery storage projects, renewable energy integration, the NS-NB Reliability Intertie Project, fast-acting generation, fuel conversions, and coal phase-out initiatives. Key topics include renewable energy procurement, grid stability, and infrastructure planning.

1 6.2.3 Grid Stability & Renewable Integration Resources 2 3 Transitioning from a traditional power system which is largely made up of synchronous generators 4 to a power system which will rely heavily on inverter-based resources (IBRs) su...

AI summary Transitioning to inverter-based resources (IBRs) like wind and solar requires grid stability measures such as synchronous condensers and FACTS devices. NS Power, following DOE directives, prioritizes inertial support projects at Benjamin’s Mill and Wedgeport. The NS-NB Reliability Intertie Project aims to enhance transmission reliability between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

1 Incorporated (WTI) was formed in Nova Scotia as an ownership arrangement pursuant to the 2 Prescribed Projects Regulations made under the NS Public Utilities Act, to facilitate a low-cost 3 equity investment in the Project by the Canada...

AI summary WTI, a deemed utility under the Public Utilities Act, submitted an application for project cost approval and rate base establishment for the NS-NB Reliability Intertie Project. The NSEB approved the project in November 2025, directing WTI to update progress on the Path to 2030 timeline and participate in NS Power’s ACE Plan proceedings. Land acquisition and right-of-way clearing in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are progressing ahead of schedule.

of the Nova Scotia ROW is complete ahead of schedule and work is 21 advancing to clear the final NS ROW segment near the NS/NB border. 22 23 NS Power received approval for the Environmental Assessment of the Nova Scotia portion of the 24 R...

AI summary The Nova Scotia portion of the NS-NB Reliability Intertie Project is progressing ahead of schedule, with final ROW clearing near the NS/NB border. NS Power received EA approval in December 2023, while NB Power submitted its EIA in late 2024, expecting approval in December 2025. Major vendors have been selected for transmission line materials and construction.

1 9.0 CONCLUSION 2 3 The Nova Scotia 2030 Clean Power Plan and The Path to 2030 represent a comprehensive clean 4 energy transition plan that is aligned with NS Power’s most recent IRP Action and Roadmap 5 update. Delivering on this plan w...

AI summary The Nova Scotia 2030 Clean Power Plan and The Path to 2030 outline a clean energy transition aligned with NS Power’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). Key 2025 progress includes wind farm construction, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for 262 MW of wind capacity, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) developments, NSEB approval for the Reliability Intertie project, and community solar initiatives.

22 1 (d) The 2025 actual investment exceeded the amount forecasted in the 2025 ACE Plan, despite 9 (b) The future investment in vegetation management shows as an increase to reflect inflation 10 and represents a consistent level of work ye...

AI summary The text discusses the 2025 actual investment exceeding the 2025 ACE Plan forecast, future vegetation management costs, and the exclusion of NS-NB Reliability Tie costs from the 2026 ACE Plan. It also references a Board directive requiring NS Power to seek approval for capital expenditures over $1 million.

2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-1 Attachment 1 Page 1 of 3 1987.25 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17...

AI summary The 2026 ACE Plan has been adjusted due to the removal of the NS-NB Reliability Tie project from the forecasted capital expenditures. This change impacts the overall reliability enhancement and asset class categorization for the year.

2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan (NSEB M12619) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 (d) Since this unit is in cold reserve and is only intended to be used during periods where the 10 (a) Please confirm, for the record in...

AI summary The document discusses the confirmation of the achievement of the DG3 governance milestone for the NS-NB Reliability Intertie Project and the anticipated kickoff of the construction contract in Q1 2026. A letter from Wasoqonatl Transmission Inc. is referenced as Attachment 1.

December 22, 2025 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 RE: Wasoqonatl Transmission Incorporated's Confirmation of Decision Gate Three Milestone Dear Ms. Henwood:...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. confirms that all conditions for Decision Gate 3 have been met, allowing the NS-NB Reliability Intertie Project to begin major construction in 2026 as planned.

nuary 2026 is a good example of this. The BESS projects also allow flexibility in energy dispatch with the capacity to store low- cost or off-peak energy and use it during higher-cost on-peak periods. [198] Another component of The Path to...

AI summary The text discusses the NS-NB Reliability Intertie project, a second 345 kV transmission line between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and its approval by the Board. It also covers the retirement of coal-fired plants and updates on demand-side management and potential green hydrogen and offshore wind projects as part of The Path to 2030 .

Generation and Transmission and please detail if there were changes to specific projects driving these reductions. Figures 3 and 4 Breakdown of Capital Forecast by Investment Type on pages 16 and 17. 1. The 2025 ACE Plan application includ...

AI summary The text requests clarification on changes in capital spending forecasts for the NS-NB reliability tie project and coal-fired generation fleet, as well as the decrease in regulatory/compliance spending. It references figures and the 2025 ACE Plan application, highlighting discrepancies in budget estimates for the ECEI – Synchronous Condenser project.

nuary 2026 is a good example of this. The BESS projects also allow flexibility in energy dispatch with the capacity to store low- cost or off-peak energy and use it during higher-cost on-peak periods. [198] Another component of The Path to...

AI summary The document discusses the NS-NB Reliability Intertie project, a second 345 kV transmission line between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and the retirement timeline for NS Power's coal-fired plants. It also mentions BESS projects and early-stage discussions about green hydrogen and offshore wind.

OPENING STATEMENT 51 NOVA SCOTIA POWER 1 periods of high demand, such as the extreme cold snap Nova 2 Scotia experienced at the end of January. 3 The Wasoqonatl Transmission 4 Incorporated is a unique partnership between Nova Scotia 5 Powe...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power discusses ongoing transmission projects, including a new tie between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and efforts to transition to renewable energy in line with the Province's Clean Power Plan. The creation of the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO) is highlighted as part of the Path to 2030 Update.