Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M10569

1 2.0 INTRODUCTION 2 3 NS Power annually develops a forecast of energy sales and peak demand requirements to 4 assess the effects of end-use and economic factors on the future power system load and 5 load shape. The forecast is a foundatio...

AI summary NS Power produces annual energy forecasts for 2022-2032, reviewed by NSUARB in a 2021 paper hearing with intervenors including the Consumer Advocate, EfficiencyOne, and Synapse Energy Economics. The Board acknowledged NS Power's commitment to forecast improvements but directed further refinements.

cation has been submitted by 26 a third party to the NSUARB for approval as a Licensed Retail Supplier (LRS) to provide 27 service under the RtR tariffs starting in 2023.6 The service is forecast to supply 29 GWh 6 The effective date for s...

AI summary A third party applied to the NSUARB for a Licensed Retail Supplier (LRS) license to provide service under RtR tariffs starting in 2023. The license includes conditions preventing sales until the Governor in Council sets an effective date under the Electricity Act.

od 19 January 2012 to December 2021. The average temperature continues to show a warming 20 trend: the 30-year average annual HDD is 3,924 while the 10-year average is 3,786. 21 NSUARB that if no electricity is sold to a customer under the...

AI summary The document discusses climate trends affecting heating degree days (HDD) and cooling degree days (CDD) from 2012–2021, noting a warming trend with declining HDD and increasing CDD. It also references a regulatory requirement for Licensed Retail Suppliers to apply for licence continuation if no electricity is sold by December 31, 2024 (M10293).

Demand Forecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) (NSUARB M10569) NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document references NSPI's responses to Consumer Advocate information requests, related to the 2022 Load Forecast Report (NSUARB M10569). The non-confidential nature of the responses suggests transparency in demand forecasting and regulatory processes.

mVarsNew.Cool_Var 0.830 0.399 2.078 4.02% mVarsNew.Heat_Var 1.375 0.104 13.276 0.00% Date Filed: July 8, 2022 NSPI (CA) IR-7 Page 1 of 3 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 10 - Year Energy and Demand Forecast (2022 Load Forecast R...

AI summary The document references a 10-Year Energy and Demand Forecast from NSPI's 2022 Load Forecast Report (NSUARB M10569), alongside NSPI's responses to Consumer Advocate information requests. It includes technical variables and a NON-CONFIDENTIAL designation.

Demand Forecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) (NSUARB M10569) NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document references NSPI's responses to Consumer Advocate information requests, related to the 2022 Load Forecast Report (NSUARB M10569). The non-confidential nature of the responses suggests transparency in demand forecasting and regulatory processes.

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AI summary The document contains a table of numerical data, likely related to financial or operational metrics, and a reference to a redacted attachment from a 2022 proceeding involving the Consumer Advocate (CA). The context suggests it is part of a regulatory process in Nova Scotia.

4.744 0 0 0 0 0 0 2019 8 12 20,254.77 19,044.52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,482.74 0 0 0 0 0 -272.491 0 0 0 0 2019 8 13 19,207.74 19,044.52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 163.216 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2019 8 14 19,456.01 19,044.52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 411.489 0 0 0...

AI summary The text contains numerical data and a redacted section from a regulatory proceeding document. It includes dates, numbers, and a mention of a confidential attachment, suggesting it is part of a larger legal or financial filing.

orecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) (NSUARB M10569) NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only)

AI summary The document references the 2022 Load Forecast Report (NSUARB M10569) and includes NSPI's responses to information requests from the Consumer Advocate. The content is marked as confidential and is an attachment.

Demand Forecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) (NSUARB M10569) NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document references NSPI's responses to Consumer Advocate information requests, related to the 2022 Load Forecast Report (NSUARB M10569). The non-confidential nature of the responses suggests transparency in demand forecasting and regulatory processes.

10 - Year Energy and Demand Forecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) (NSUARB M10569) NSPI Responses to EfficiencyOne Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Reference: NS Power 2022 Load Forecast, page 15, lines 3-8. 4 5 “As...

AI summary NSPI responds to EfficiencyOne's request for E3's stock rollover models by directing them to NSUARB IR-2 and Synapse IR-42. The 2022 Load Forecast Report references E3's work on electrification scenarios to meet emissions goals, emphasizing no assumptions about regulatory changes. Appendix E includes an E3 presentation.

nergy and Demand Forecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) (NSUARB M10569) NSPI Responses to NSUARB Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary NSPI provided responses to NSUARB information requests regarding the 2022 Load Forecast Report, focusing on energy and demand forecasting. The document is marked non-confidential and relates to regulatory proceedings involving NSPI and NSUARB.

nergy and Demand Forecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) (NSUARB M10569) NSPI Responses to NSUARB Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary NSPI provided responses to NSUARB information requests regarding the 2022 Load Forecast Report, focusing on energy and demand forecasting. The document is marked non-confidential and relates to regulatory proceedings involving NSPI and NSUARB.

Demand Forecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) (NSUARB M10569) NSPI Responses to NSUARB Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary NSPI provided non-confidential responses to NSUARB information requests regarding the 2022 Load Forecast Report (M10569), focusing on demand forecasting methodologies and data under regulatory review.

Demand Forecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) (NSUARB M10569) NSPI Responses to NSUARB Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary NSPI provided non-confidential responses to NSUARB information requests regarding the 2022 Load Forecast Report (M10569), focusing on demand forecasting methodologies and data under regulatory review.

nd Demand Forecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) (NSUARB M10569) NSPI Responses to NSUARB Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document references the 2022 Load Forecast Report and NSPI's responses to information requests from the NSUARB. It pertains to demand forecasting and regulatory proceedings in Nova Scotia.

ecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) (NSUARB M10569) NSPI Responses to NSUARB Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document outlines NSPI's responses to information requests from the NSUARB regarding the 2022 Load Forecast Report. It is part of a regulatory proceeding and is marked as non-confidential.

2028 5 28,367.26 29,068.06 -700.803 0 2028 6 39,192.78 1 0 1 2028 6 28,392.40 29,093.20 -700.803 0 2028 7 39,226.65 1 0 1 2028 7 28,417.54 29,118.34 -700.803 0 2028 8 39,261.10 1 0 1 2028 8 28,443.12 29,143.92 -700.803 0 2022 LFR SBA IR-1...

AI summary The text contains numerical data tables and a reference to '2022 LFR SBA IR-1 Attachment 1 Page 5 of 6,' indicating a regulatory proceeding document related to load forecasting, billing adjustments, and interim reporting in Nova Scotia.

ble, and the creation of a strategic 28 plan to achieve these emissions targets by accelerating the integration of sustainable and 29 innovative technologies and approaches. 30 Date Filed: July 8, 2022 NSPI (SBA) IR-2 Page 1 of 3 10 - Year...

AI summary The document discusses the development of a strategic plan to achieve emissions targets through the integration of sustainable and innovative technologies. It references the 10-Year Energy and Demand Forecast from the Load Forecast Report and NSPI's responses to information requests from the Small Business Advocate.

Forecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) (NSUARB M10569) NSPI Responses to Small Business Advocate Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document outlines NSPI's responses to information requests from the Small Business Advocate, based on the 2022 Load Forecast Report, as part of the NSUARB proceeding M10569.

) Please refer to Attachment 2, filed electronically. 17 18 (c) Please refer to Attachment 2, filed electronically. 19 20 (d) Please refer to partially confidential Attachment 3. Date Filed: July 8, 2022 NSPI (Synapse) IR-41 Page 1 of 1 RE...

AI summary The document contains references to attachments filed electronically, including Attachment 2 and partially confidential Attachment 3. It also includes a Load Forecasting Report (LFR) from Synapse, dated July 8, 2022, and labeled as IR-41.

nd Demand Forecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) (NSUARB M10569) NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document references the 2022 Load Forecast Report (NSUARB M10569) and NSPI's responses to information requests from the Consumer Advocate. It pertains to demand forecasting and regulatory proceedings involving NSPI and the NSUARB.

orecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) (NSUARB M10569) NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only)

AI summary The document references the 2022 Load Forecast Report (NSUARB M10569) and NSPI's responses to information requests from the Consumer Advocate. The content is marked as confidential and applies to attachments only.

ts’ • Rows 67, 68, 69, 70 • Column K 2015 n/a (2015 DSM Plan was not modelled) M07393, E-1, 2015 DSM Evaluation Reports, Green Heat, Table 13, page 29. 2016 M06733, E-7 E1 (NSPI) RIR-10 Attachment 1 M07964, E-1, 2016 DSM Evaluation Reports...

AI summary EfficiencyOne (E1) provides responses to NS Power's information requests regarding the 2022 Load Forecast Report, comparing forecasted vs. actual installations from 2015–2017. References include past regulatory matters (e.g., M07393, M06733), DSM evaluation reports, and tables from Green Heat and residential program data.

Year Forecast Number of ETS Actual Number of ETS 2018 n/a n/a 2019 n/a n/a 2020 M09096 E-1(i) Appendix A Attachment 1 M10056, E-1, 2020 DSM Evaluation Reports, Technical Tables Existing Residential Program, Table 30, pages • Rows 157, 158...

AI summary The document presents a table comparing forecasted and actual Energy Efficiency Savings (ETS) across years 2018-2025, referencing specific regulatory matters (e.g., M09096, M10473) and technical tables from DSM evaluation reports. It highlights discrepancies between projected and actual savings for energy and demand reductions, with citations to evaluation reports and technical data.

22 Load Forecast Report seems reasonable and points out that 25 the forecast shows significant increases in energy and peak related to electrification and population 26 and economic growth. 3 27 1 Nova Scotia Wholesale and Renewable to Ret...

AI summary The rebuttal of the 2022 Load Forecast Report is deemed reasonable, citing significant increases in energy and peak demand due to electrification, population growth, and economic expansion. It references the Nova Scotia Wholesale and Renewable to Retail Electricity Market Rules and associated legal documents.

understanding of demand on the load by time of day is 32 achieved. 33 34 We found NSPI to be responsive to these recommendations and are attaching 35 those responses to Synapse IR-43 to this report. We also note that some changes 36 are be...

AI summary The document discusses NSPI's responsiveness to recommendations, with some changes delayed until 2023. It references a rebuttal evidence report and cites Synapse IR-43 as part of the 2022 Load Forecast Report process.

Forecast. Information arising from the SGNS project is reported to the 31 NSUARB through semi-annual reporting under the SGNS project matter. 8 8 M09519. DATE FILED: September 26, 2022 Page 9 of 25 2022 Load Forecast Report Rebuttal NON-CO...

AI summary The document references the SGNS project's semi-annual reporting to NSUARB under matter M09519, part of the 2022 Load Forecast Report Rebuttal filed on September 26, 2022.

cast. Data and learnings and corresponding conclusions arising from the 26 SGNS project are reported to the NSUARB through the Company’s semi-annual 27 reports. 28 12 M10569, SBA Submission, July 29, 2022, pages 2-3. DATE FILED: September...

AI summary The SGNS project's data and conclusions are reported to NSUARB via semi-annual reports. The 2022 Load Forecast Report Rebuttal references a submission (M10569) by SBA, highlighting regulatory processes and information disclosure requirements.

22 Page 24 of 25 2022 Load Forecast Report Rebuttal NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 4.0 CONCLUSION 2 3 The requirement to file the Load Forecast Report is an annual requirement under the provisions of 4 the Nova Scotia Wholesale and Renewable to Retail...

AI summary NS Power has submitted the 2022 Load Forecast Report, highlighting continuous improvements in transparency and accuracy with input from Synapse. The report reflects ongoing efforts to refine forecasting methodologies and explain underlying factors. NS Power requests the Board's acceptance of the report.

HEARING ORDER M10569 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED’S 2022 Load Forecast Report BEFORE: (^fklchard Melanson, LL.B., Member (^Julia Clark,...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board outlines a procedural timetable for reviewing Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2022 Load Forecast Report under the Public Utilities Act. The process includes intervention notices, information requests, evidence submissions, and adherence to regulatory rules, with a paper hearing format.

October 31, 2022 [email protected] Jennifer Ross Manager, Regulatory Strategy Nova Scotia Power Inc. 1223 Lower Water Street Halifax, NS B3J 3S8 Dear Ms. Ross: M10569 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – 2022 Load Forecast Report – (P-194) On...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted its 2022 10-Year Load Forecast Report, triggering a regulatory proceeding. The Board established a paper hearing timeline and approved confidentiality measures. Multiple intervenors (SBA, CA, IG, HGL, EOne) and Synapse Energy Economics participated, with evidence submissions and rebuttals exchanged between June and September 2022.

the reproduction in its decision of any Designated Confidential Information, unless it has otherwise ruled that the Designated Confidential Information is not to remain confidential. 8. Where an Intervenor files testimony which contains De...

AI summary The text outlines procedures for handling Designated Confidential Information in regulatory proceedings, including requirements for confidential testimony filing, return of confidential materials post-decision, and court handling of sealed records during appeals. NS Power and the Board are central to these processes.

HEARING ORDER M10569 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED’S 2022 Load Forecast Report BEFORE: (^fklchard Melanson, LL.B., Member (^Julia Clark,...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board issued a hearing order for Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2022 Load Forecast Report, establishing a timetable for intervention, evidence submission, and regulatory proceedings under the Public Utilities Act. The process will follow the Board's regulatory rules, including Rule 7(3) for document deadlines.

NSUARB-NSPI Matter No. Ml0569 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S., 1989, c. 380 as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: An Application re Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's 2022 Load Forecas...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate intervenes in a proceeding concerning Nova Scotia Power's 2022 Load Forecast Report, representing small business interests. The notice includes contact details for the intervenor.

Matter: M10569 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, RSNS 1989, c.380, as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: NSUARB Matter No. M10569 – NSPI’s 2022 Load Forecast Report NOTICE OF INTERVENTION OF: H...

AI summary Heritage Gas Limited seeks intervention in a proceeding under the Public Utilities Act regarding NSPI’s 2022 Load Forecast Report. Heritage Gas is a Nova Scotia-based natural gas distributor requesting participation in the regulatory process. The notice outlines contact details for their representative, Michael Johnston.

M10569 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF an application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for approval of 2022 Load Forecast Report LIST OF PARTICIPANTS NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. Jennifer Ross 1223 Lower Water Street Manag...

AI summary The document outlines an application by Nova Scotia Power Inc. for approval of its 2022 Load Forecast Report. Key participants include the company's compliance manager, legal counsel, and Synapse Energy Economics consultants. The proceeding involves regulatory review of the forecast report's approval.

2022 M10569 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act - and - IN THE MATTER OF: Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (“NS Power”) 10 - Year Energy and Demand Forecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) NON-CONFIDEN...

AI summary Synapse Energy Economics Inc. (Board Counsel Consultant) requests non-confidential information from Nova Scotia Power Inc. regarding its 2022 Load Forecast Report under the Public Utilities Act. The request, issued on June 14, 2022, requires responses by July 8, 2022, and includes copies to be submitted electronically and in hard copy.

1 M#10569 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD 4 5 6 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 7 8 – and – 9 10 IN THE MATTER OF: NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED - 2022 Load Forecast 11 Report 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 INFORMATION REQUES...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is handling a proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, involving Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's 2022 Load Forecast Report. The Consumer Advocate has requested information from Nova Scotia Power, with responses due by July 8, 2022, focusing on regulatory compliance and forecasting methodology.

ests to Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) In the Matter of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated’s 2022 Load Forecast Report – M10569 NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-04: 2 Reference: NS Power 2022 Load Forecast, page 15, lines 3-8. 3 “As part of th...

AI summary NS Power's 2022 Load Forecast Report discusses collaboration with E3 to model space heating and EV uptake scenarios aligned with climate goals. Questions address market alignment with federal and provincial mandates, risk mitigation for electrification, and processes for determining necessary interventions.

James Gogan Direct +1 (902) 563 5920 [email protected] 292 Charlotte Street Suite 300 Sydney NS Canada B1P 1C7 Tel +1 (902) 563 1000 Fax +1 (902) 563 1113 Our File: 190771-217206 September 12, 2022 Nova Scotia Utility & Review...

AI summary EfficiencyOne submits a response to Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s information requests regarding the 2022 Load Forecast Report in regulatory matter M10569. The letter is sent by James Gogan of McInnes Cooper to the Nova Scotia Utility & Review Board, with copies to participants and Board Counsel.

October 31, 2022 [email protected] Jennifer Ross Manager, Regulatory Strategy Nova Scotia Power Inc. 1223 Lower Water Street Halifax, NS B3J 3S8 Dear Ms. Ross: M10569 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – 2022 Load Forecast Report – (P-194) On...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted its 2022 Load Forecast Report, triggering a regulatory proceeding with interventions from advocates, industry groups, and EfficiencyOne. Synapse Energy Economics reviewed the filing, and evidence was exchanged through August–September 2022, with NS Power submitting rebuttal evidence in September.