Topic:"Procurement Practices" in M13048

IESO Nova Scotia's focus areas for its fiscal year 2026/2027 are as follows: - Completing the inaugural Integrated Resource Plan ("IRP"), with completion targeted for late 2026. - Concluding the RFP for fast-acting generation to support th...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia outlines its focus areas for fiscal year 2026/2027, including completing the Integrated Resource Plan, concluding an RFP for fast-acting generation, supporting renewable energy procurement, and updating interconnection procedures. Updates on progress during Q1 2026/2027 are also included.

ENERGY PROCUREMENTS Key activities of IESO Nova Scotia's energy procurement processes included: - On April 15, 2026, IESO Nova Scotia entered into a definitive agreement with New Brunswick Power (NB Power) to procure approximately 100 MW o...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia has procured 100 MW of capacity from NB Power's RIGS project and is progressing a 300+ MW fast-acting generation procurement aligned with the Integrated Resource Plan. Over 300 stakeholder comments were considered, leading to revisions in the RFP and Tolling Agreement. Additional procurement for capacity and energy storage is planned for 2026/2027.