Topic:"Procurement Practices" in M12859

INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN In Q3 2025/2026, IESO Nova Scotia began preparatory work for its inaugural IRP, including issuing a competitive solicitation to review prior IRP processes and support the development of its IRP approach, and inviti...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia initiated its inaugural Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) in Q3 2025/2026, engaging stakeholders including Mi'kmaw communities. Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors was selected to support the process, with milestones including studies by May/June 2026, modeling insights by mid-2026, and a final report by December 2026.

ENERGY PROCUREMENTS One of IESO Nova Scotia's immediate observations as the independent energy system operator is that Nova Scotia finds itself in an urgent situation with respect to forecast system capacity. This was highlighted by the al...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia addresses urgent system capacity needs via three procurement initiatives: a 100 MW agreement with NB Power, 300+ MW fast-acting generation aligned with the IRP, and future capacity/storage procurement. These efforts aim to ensure reliability, with stakeholder engagement and regulatory approvals underway.

M12859 – Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator – Quarterly Report On May 15, 2026, the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO Nova Scotia) provided the Nova Scotia Energy Board with the first IESO Nova Scotia — Quart...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia submitted its first quarterly report to the Nova Scotia Energy Board, detailing its transition from NS Power, including the transfer of system planning and procurement functions, progress on the Integrated Resource Plan, and plans for real-time dispatch operations. The report also mentions procurement agreements and plans for a cost recovery mechanism.

M12859 – Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator – Quarterly Report On May 15, 2026, the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO Nova Scotia) provided the Nova Scotia Energy Board with the first IESO Nova Scotia — Quart...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia submitted its first quarterly report to the Nova Scotia Energy Board, detailing its phased transition from NS Power, including system planning and procurement functions. It also outlined plans for an Integrated Resource Plan, capacity procurement, and a cost recovery mechanism. The Board accepted the report.