Topic:"Ns Nb Reliability Intertie Project" in M12854

BATES WHITE Question/Comment Response Regarding the selection of the 2029-2053 period as the base case, the ToR identifies one supporting reason for this selection as the fact that the current in-service date for the Reliability Intertie i...

AI summary The document discusses the selection of the 2029-2053 period as the base case for the Reliability Intertie, noting the current in-service date of 2028. It recommends that the IESO retain flexibility to model a later in-service date if delays occur. The IESO confirms its flexibility in this regard.

of potential outcomes. The Board reminds the IESO-NS of the requirement to fully address the following IRP directive stated in the M12412 Decision (Revenue Requirement for year ending March 31, 2026): To explicitly include modeling scenari...

AI summary The Board reminds IESO-NS to address an IRP directive requiring modeling scenarios for enhanced regional system integration with New Brunswick. The IRP will prioritize least-cost planning (80%) while incorporating GHG reduction (10%), technology risk (5%), and economic growth (5%) into a scorecard. The process includes stakeholder engagement and a final report by 2026.