N-6NSPI Reply Submission 2/23/2011
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First Nations The Mi'kmaq have expressed interest in collaborating on the development of Nova Scotia's renewable energy sector.Continuing to build a positive relationship with the Mi'kmaq is a key priority for the province. Nova Scotia con...
AI summary The Mi'kmaq have shown interest in collaborating on Nova Scotia's renewable energy development. The province prioritizes building positive relationships with the Mi'kmaq and consults them on energy projects. Tools such as enhanced net metering, COMFIT, tidal array FIT, and competitive bidding are available to the Mi'kmaq. The province also encourages developers to engage with the Mi'kmaq early in project development.
5. GET YOUR PROJECT CONNECTED Once a project is approved through the One Window Committee process, an applicant will need to contact NSPI to receive permission to officially enter the distribution interconnection queue. A series of studies...
AI summary After project approval through the One Window Committee, applicants must contact NSPI to enter the interconnection queue. NSPI is streamlining its process for COMFIT, and a standard PPA will be provided for completed projects.
6. TRANSITIONAL ISSUES A number of proponents may have already submitted project applications to NSPI for access to the distribution system. If these projects are already under contract with NSPI through a PPA, they will continue to hold t...
AI summary The document discusses transitional issues related to project applications submitted to NSPI. Projects already under contract will continue under existing PPAs, while new applicants seeking COMFIT qualification must go through the COMFIT application process.
What is it? Medium and large-scale renewable electricity projects will be split evenly between NSPI and IPPs. 600 GWh is allocated to these larger, transmissionlevel connected projects to be split equally between IPPs and NSPI. The reason...
AI summary This text outlines a plan to split medium and large-scale renewable electricity projects between NSPI and IPPs, with 600 GWh allocated for transmission-level projects. The split aims to assess whether a regulated rate-of-return model or competitive bidding delivers better long-term value. The Renewable Electricity Administrator (REA) will manage the bidding process for IPPs and oversee the selection of winning projects.
MEDIUM AND LARGE-SCALE PROJECTS Most IPPs supported the allocation of 300 GWh specifically for IPP projects and were pleased to have the increased transparency provided with the creation of the REA. Advice taken: The regulations proceed wi...
AI summary Most IPPs supported allocating 300 GWh for their projects and appreciated the increased transparency from the REA's creation. The Province decided to maintain a cap and limit for testing value delivery, with future decisions based on results.