s). The currently available modeling work provides an appropriate representation for the current planning environment until the completion of the NSIESO's first IRP. [NS Power Reply Submission, p. 7] The Board shares Synapse's concerns abo...
AI summary The Board acknowledges concerns raised by Synapse, Energy Storage Canada, Natural Forces, and Solar Nova Scotia regarding NSIESO's IRP modeling, including Mersey hydro system rehabilitation, load forecasting, and NS-NB Intertie impacts. The Board directs that policy factors like 'sustainable prosperity' be considered in the IRP process, with Solar Nova Scotia's DER Roadmap comments addressed in matter M12177.