Topic:"Procurement Practices" in M08059

ission constraints for selected changes to CT and CC costs and availability. They also enabled us to test the effect of selected forced retirements of one Tufts Cove unit and one of the Trenton units. Scenarios An initial set of 30 scenari...

AI summary The analysis explores modeling scenarios for NSPI's thermal generation, including forced retirements of units, sensitivity to battery costs, gas prices, and updated technology costs. It evaluates impacts of relaxing Plexos steam and transmission constraints on build, retirement, and dispatch responses.

nd pipeline system. Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. NSPI Thermal Generation Utilization and Optimization M08059 22 Final Report 3. MODELING RESULTS 3.1. Capacity Balance, Build and Retirement Results Planning Reserve Requirements – Capacity...

AI summary This section discusses modeling results related to capacity balance, build and retirement of generation resources. It highlights planning reserve margins (PRM) by scenario and year, and details how the Plexos model optimizes retirement and build decisions based on cost minimization.

MW RICE Fixed and Variable O&M Sustaining capital costs pick up NSPI 2017 Varies 0%/year Costs related cost increases Based on Confidential Landsvirkjun Power/Verkís Report, Wreck Cove Pumped Stor. NSPI 2017 0%/year Dec. 2012. Table 1, pag...

AI summary The document outlines cost analyses for fossil fuel generation, including natural gas, coal, and heavy oil prices, with data from NSPI and Synapse Energy Economics. It references a 25-year capacity expansion model (2018-2042) and specific years for production cost runs.

009 7885 8761 Hours per Year Load Greater than Indicated Value Source: NSPI OASIS, Hourly Load Data, 2016. 14 Based on 600 MW (20% - 12%). A-9 In the most recent load forecast, NSPI projects increasing peak load. In response to the Board’s...

AI summary NSPI discusses load forecasting methods, citing Synapse's report that questions the accuracy of peak load projections. The report recommends refining peak load calculations due to flat historical trends. The text emphasizes the need for a portfolio of alternatives to coal plant retention, balancing renewable integration with reliability and cost considerations.