Topic:"Procurement Practices" in M12854

APRIL 17 STAKEHOLDER SESSION QUESTIONS Question/Comment Response With the weighting function for ranking IRP Scenarios evolving, is there consideration for delaying current procurement process until December? While this question is not rel...

AI summary A stakeholder asked if the procurement process should be delayed until December due to evolving weighting functions in the IRP Scenario ranking. The response emphasized that the procurement process is tied to the phase-out of coal and 2030 renewable obligations, and that IRP draft results will be available in the summer to inform procurement decisions.

Decisional vs Deliberative (…)_ In the context of Nova Scotia, I recommend that the "hybrid" approach be taken. Specifically, the IRP should include – as attachments or separate filings – requests to proceed with proposed RFPs that are sup...

AI summary The text recommends a hybrid approach for Nova Scotia's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), suggesting that proposed RFPs supported by the IRP should be included as attachments or separate filings. Complex decisions requiring power flow modeling should use a separate capital application process. IESO Nova Scotia acknowledges the Consumer Advocate's recommendation.

5. Decisional vs Deliberative The Dunsky analysis includes a well-characterized discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of decisional and directional IRPs. In particular, I agree with the concerns about inefficiencies and re-work of issue...

AI summary The text discusses the Dunsky analysis on decisional vs. directional Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs), recommending a hybrid approach. It emphasizes aligning IRPs with Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and suggests the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) review submissions to approve IRPs. Complex resource decisions may require separate capital applications for detailed analysis.