Topic:"Power Purchase Agreement" in M12591

5.1.2. NS Power Generation Resources NS Power's generation portfolio is composed of a mix of fuel and technology types that include coal, petroleum coke, light and heavy oil, natural gas, biomass, wind, and hydro. The NS Power System is ma...

AI summary NS Power's generation portfolio includes a mix of coal, oil, natural gas, biomass, wind, and hydro. The company's system has 22 thermal and biomass units with 2,000 MW of capacity, plus 375 MW of hydro and 80 MW of wind. In 2020, NS Power generated 8,288 GWh and purchased the remaining energy needs through PPAs for about $717 million.

C0032664 NSEB IR-5 Attachment 1 Page 54 of 92 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) FINAL NS POWER DISPATCH STUDY Figure 10: NS Power System91 Over the past 10 years, Nova Scotia Power has reduced coal generation and produced more el...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power has reduced coal generation over the past decade and increased renewable energy production, including wind and biomass. In 2019, wind energy supplied 18% of annual energy demand. Starting in 2021, the Maritime Link provided firm capacity and zero-carbon hydro from Muskrat Falls. NS Power plans to retire one coal unit after full delivery of Muskrat Falls energy. The company also purchases energy from independent power producers and COMFIT developers through PPAs.