Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M03441

August 4, 2010 Nancy McNeil Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. McNeil: Re: 2009 IRP Update – Action Plan Status Report; P-884 On N...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) filed the 2009 Integrated Resource Plan Update Final Report, which includes an Action Plan divided into three parts. NSPI will provide annual progress reports to the Board and interested parties, with the first report due in August 2010. The reports will detail accomplishments and next steps for each item in Parts I and II of the Action Plan.

ahead, they will indicate next steps to be undertaken and the associated timeline where applicable. In the Utility and Review Board's (UARB, the Board) letter of December 17, 2009, the Board stated: Consistent with Dr. Stutz's suggestion,...

AI summary The UARB directed NSPI to follow its 2009 IRP Action Plan and submit an initial progress report by August 4, 2010. NSPI has provided its first progress report on the 2009 IRP Action Plan as requested.

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AI summary The document outlines participants in the 2009 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) update, including discussions around DSM (Demand Side Management) programs, administrative procedures, and regulatory approvals by the Utility and Review Board (URB). It also references the need for approval of new programs and the involvement of Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI).

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AI summary The text outlines the timeline for public comments and consultation meetings related to a regulatory proceeding, mentioning the involvement of Nova Scotia Power Inc. and the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources.

December 13, 2010 Nancy McNeil, Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3 rd Floor PO Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: Nova Scotia Power Inc. – 2009 IRP Update – Action Plan...

AI summary The letter responds to the Utility and Review Board's directive regarding the 2009 IRP Update Action Plan Status Report, explaining that Plan A is a low-cost reference plan based on assumptions and forecasts, and that deviations from it are expected due to changing circumstances.

NSPI respectfully requests that the Board advise whether it continues to require this information as a part of future Action Plan Status Reports on a go forward basis. Yours truly, Nicole Godbout Regulatory Counsel S. Bruce Outhouse, Q.C....

AI summary NSPI is requesting the Board to determine if it should continue requiring specific information in future Action Plan Status Reports. The request is signed by Nicole Godbout, with support from S. Bruce Outhouse, Q.C., J. René Gallant, Mike Sampson, and Tuile Gallont, who are associated with the 2009 IRP Update Participants.

Byemaii To: Participants in the 2009 IRP Update Nova Scotia Power Inc. - 2009 IRP Update - Action Plan Status Report-P-884 I Matter No. M03441 On August 4, 2010, consistent with the Board's letter dated December 17, 2009, Nova Scotia Power...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted a progress report on the 2009 IRP Action Plan following the Board's letter. The report highlights developments in renewable energy, mercury emission targets, and biomass generation, which may affect the Reference Plan. The Board invites stakeholder comments on the report by October 8, 2010.

and certainly is not in the best interests of sustainable social and economic prosperity of Nova Scotians and the long-term sustainability of the Nova Scotian environment. Ultimately, this requires that the province and the regulator need...

AI summary The text emphasizes the need for regulatory decision-making to consider non-cost variables such as carbon and environmental sustainability. It recommends a Mandate Review of the Public Utilities Act to ensure appropriate oversight, citing the UARB's lack of clear direction on renewable energy integration and FIT pricing.

gimes in Canada. Kentville, Yarmouth and the Halifax International Airport all report 3.0+ on the solar energy resource potential assessment of Atlantic Canada (LA and Miami rank 5.0+ for comparison). The Wheeler report's downplay that PV...

AI summary The text highlights Nova Scotia's solar energy potential, referencing locations with high solar resource scores. It criticizes the Wheeler report and provincial policy-makers for not adequately supporting solar PV through regulations and feed-in tariffs, which has implications for energy security and economic opportunities. It calls for informed decision-making based on examples from other jurisdictions like Ontario.

Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board Mailing address PO Box 1692, Unit ItM 11 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 353 uarb,[email protected] Web www.nsuarb.ca Office 3rd Floor 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6 902 424-4448 t 902 424-...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board acknowledges Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s response to the Ecology Action Centre's submission on the 2009 IRP Update Action Plan Status Report. The Board agrees with NSPI's position that the IRP should not prescribe a specific course of action but notes that actual events have deviated from Plan A, requiring updated reporting requirements.

ised that parties had already been given the opportunity to provide the Board with their comments and that the Board would be reviewing those submissions before responding to NSPl's August 4th filing. Despite that advice, you proceeded to...

AI summary The Board acknowledges that parties had already submitted comments and that it would review them before responding to NSPI's filing. Despite this, additional comments were submitted, which the Board does not intend to accept as part of the official record.