Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12247

The following table defines the application of the AEL based on the definition of various units on the system: Type of Unit Description Date AEL starts to apply New Units A unit commissioned on or after January 1, 2025, and that is not a p...

AI summary The table outlines the application of the AEL (Assessment and Evaluation Limit) based on the type of unit and its commissioning date. New units commissioned after 2025 face AEL application starting in 2035 or upon commissioning, while existing units have AEL application dates tied to their commissioning dates and specific regulations.

Regional Integration Strategy Action Plan Item 1a: Reliability Tie - On April 9th, NS Power filed the Reliability Tie application with the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) - The scope of the application is to seek approval for the capital s...

AI summary NS Power submitted an application to the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) on April 9th to approve capital expenditures for constructing a 345kV transmission line and associated infrastructure connecting Onslow, NS to Salisbury, NB.

Evergreen IRP Roadmap Item 7 - The most recent Evergreen IRP Action Plan and Roadmap was released on [August 8](https://irp.nspower.ca/files/key-documents/annual-evergreen-materials/Evergreen-IRP-Update-to-IRP-Action-Plan-and-Roadmap-2023....

AI summary The document outlines the progress made by NS Power in preparing for future Evergreen Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) updates. It mentions the need for an updated Effective Load Carrying Capability Study (ELCC), advancements in renewable integration based on the IBR report, and monitoring policy changes such as the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER). The NSIESO is required to initiate an IRP within one year of Bill 404 coming into force.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Reference: N-1, IRP Action Plan Update – Clean Electricity Regulations – Impacts on 4 NSP Long Term Strategy, p. 16. 5 6 (a) What is the "current policy" referenced here? 7 8 (b) NSPI notes it anticipat...

AI summary The document outlines regulatory requests and responses regarding environmental policy measures, renewable energy targets, and system planning. It references the Clean Electricity Regulations, the 80% renewable energy standard, and the integration of the Reliability Intertie into the Evergreen Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).

[nspi-combined-interconnection-request-queue(pdf).pdf](https://www.nspower.ca/docs/default-source/pdf-to-upload/nspi-combined-interconnection-request-queue(pdf).pdf?sfvrsn=d56d149_88) IR SIS Status COD 1 Request IR-6: 2 3 Reference: N-1, I...

AI summary The document outlines a request for information regarding the development of a hydrogen tariff by NSPI, including its structure, collaboration partners, pre-requisites for approval, and the need for industrial buyers. NSPI is also asked to file relevant power purchase agreements and identify any provisions that may impact the tariff.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-4: 18 Any modifications to an existing RAS, or any creation of a new RAS, must receive 19 NPCC review and approval prior to being placed in service. 20 21 (b) Please see the responses to part (a). Generation i...

AI summary The text discusses requirements for modifying or creating Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) and the need for NPCC review and approval. It also outlines specific generation additions along transmission corridors that require updated RAS and NPCC studies, including wind projects in advanced stages of interconnection requests.

M12247 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – 2025 Evergreen IRP Action Plan and Roadmap Update On April 30, 2025, NS Power filed its 2025 Evergreen Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Action Plan and Roadmap Update (IRP Update). This is the fourth annual...

AI summary NS Power filed its 2025 Evergreen IRP Action Plan Update, detailing changes to electricity planning and responding to Board inquiries. The proceeding involved a paper hearing with submissions from stakeholders. Bill 404, the Energy Reform (2024) Act, established the NSIESO, transferring system operator responsibilities from NS Power to the new entity.

rces. In the circumstances, the Board finds that NS Power should continue the activities that are clearly identified and can serve as inputs to the NSIESO's IRP process. In its reply submission, NS Power said it will continue to advance wo...

AI summary The Board directs NS Power to promptly conduct the Effective Load Carrying Capacity (ELCC) study and continue participation in the Net Zero Atlantic Hybrid Peak study. It also expects NS Power to report progress by May 2026. Other IRP-related activities are deemed better suited for the NSIESO's comprehensive process. NS Power disputes some criticisms regarding the Evergreen IRP Update.

Conclusion The Board directs NS Power to conduct the ELCC study without delay and to continue its participation in the Net Zero Atlantic Hybrid Peak study. The Board also directs NS Power to provide an update by May 31, 2026, on the status...

AI summary The Board mandates NS Power to conduct the ELCC study and continue participation in the Net Zero Atlantic Hybrid Peak study, with a May 2026 update deadline. It also accepts NS Power's Evergreen IRP Update. Key entities include NS Power and regulatory board members.

May 23, 2025 Mark Peachey, LL.B. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Manager, Regulatory System Planning & Innovation Nova Scotia Power Inc. 1223 Lower Water Street Halifax, NS B3J 2W5 Dear Mr. Peachey: M12247 – Nova...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. filed an update to its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Action Plan and Roadmap. The Board will conduct a paper hearing, setting timelines for stakeholder interventions, information requests, and submissions. Participants from prior matters M10504 and M11307 have formal standing, with opportunities for new intervenors.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- IN THE MATTER of a review of the 2025 Evergreen IRP Action Plan and Roadmap Update of NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC.

AI summary This regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act involves a review of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2025 Evergreen Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Action Plan and Roadmap Update, assessing its alignment with energy and regulatory objectives.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act – and – IN THE MATTER OF: Nova Scotia Power Inc. – 2025 Evergreen IRP Action Plan and Roadmap Update

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is addressing the Public Utilities Act and Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2025 Evergreen Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Action Plan and Roadmap Update. The proceeding involves regulatory oversight of the utility's resource planning and compliance with legislative requirements.

(902) 422-9663 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) WWW.NATURALFORCES.CA TO: The Nova Scotia Energy Board ("Board") AND TO: Nova Scotia Power Inc. ("NSPI") RE: M12247 - Nova Scotia Power Inc: 2025 Evergreen IRP Action Plan...

AI summary Natural Forces requests intervenor status in M12247 to ensure renewable energy is properly represented in NSPI's 2025 Evergreen IRP. The intervenor highlights their 300 MW renewable portfolio and commitment to supporting NSPI's renewable targets, emphasizing the need for accurate modeling of renewable supply in the IRP.

Eastward Energy Incorporated TAKE NOTICE that Eastward Energy ("Eastward") hereby requests to intervene in this proceeding. Eastward is a Nova Scotia-based company, formed for the purpose of providing natural gas distribution service to No...

AI summary Eastward Energy Incorporated requests intervention in a Nova Scotia Energy Board proceeding, stating its role in natural gas distribution. The notice includes contact details for Eastward representatives and references the Board's established issues. The document is dated June 13, 2025, and addressed to the Board's clerk.

Request IR-3: On page 15, NS Power stated: - In section 25 of the regulation, the emitting fleet is exempt from the CER if an "irresistible - emergency event" is experienced by the system operator… - Please elaborate on the "exemption". Do...

AI summary The text requests clarification on an exemption in section 25 of a regulation, which excludes the emitting fleet from the Clean Energy Regulation during an 'irresistible emergency event.' The query specifically asks whether this exemption applies only to emissions from fossil-fueled generation associated with that specific event.

1 M12247 2 3 4 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 5 6 7 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 8 – and – 9 10 11 IN THE MATTER OF: a review of the 2025 EVERGREEN IRP ACTION PLAN AND ROADMAP UPDATE of NOVA SCOTIA INCORPORATED 12 13 14 15 16 17 18...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board issued an information request to Nova Scotia Power Inc. under the Public Utilities Act, seeking responses by July 15, 2025, regarding the 2025 EVERGREEN IRP Action Plan and Roadmap Update. The Consumer Advocate initiated the request, with contact details provided for submissions.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, RSNS 1989, c.380, as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated 2025 Evergreen IRP Action Plan and Roadmap Update

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is reviewing an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated under the Public Utilities Act for an update to its 2025 Evergreen Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Action Plan and Roadmap. The proceeding involves regulatory approval processes and compliance with energy planning requirements.

19 1 2025 M12247 11 12 (a) Please discuss the general structure of the hydrogen tariff under development. 13 (b) With whom is NSPI working to develop this tariff and cost structure? 14 15 16 (c) What are the pre-requisites before applying...

AI summary The document contains a series of questions directed at NSPI regarding the development of a hydrogen tariff, including its structure, collaboration partners, pre-requisites for approval, the need for overseas industrial buyers, expected filing dates, and the submission of relevant agreements with EverWind.

- 1. NS Power will provide Designated Confidential Information, as defined herein, to the Designated Recipient as defined in the undertaking to which this schedule is attached. - 2. Designated Confidential Information shall consist of mate...

AI summary NS Power will provide designated confidential information to the recipient under the undertaking. This information includes proprietary data, filings with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, and other sensitive materials submitted in confidence.

y all documents, notes and other materials containing or reflecting, directly or indirectly, Designated Confidential Information, whether printed or electronic, and shall provide an affidavit of compliance to NS Power respecting same. - (b...

AI summary The text outlines rules for handling Designated Confidential Information in NS Power regulatory proceedings, including exceptions for Nova Scotia Barrister's Society members and restrictions on using such information solely in NS Power-related regulatory matters before the Board.

4.2. A new Evergreen IRP – as soon as possible Given the uncertainty around projected firm capacity resource needs by and beyond 2030, a new Evergreen IRP is necessary to appropriately include all the factors that will impact such an estim...

AI summary A new Evergreen Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is urgently needed to address uncertainties in Nova Scotia's capacity needs beyond 2030. The transition of IRP responsibilities from NSPI to the IESO under Bill 404 requires a robust NSPI IRP Update to guide the IESO until its first IRP is completed. Key studies like ELCC and Net Zero Atlantic must inform the IRP, along with updated assumptions on resource costs and load projections.

August 13, 2025 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12247 - Evergreen IRP Action Plan and Roadmap Update – Refile of Natural Forces IR-1 Attachment 1 Dear...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NS Power) corrected an error in the '2030 – Curtailment Peak' tab of Natural Forces IR-1 Attachment 1, resubmitting the corrected document in PDF and Excel formats after discovering misaligned generation values in Wind, Solar, and other columns. The correction relates to the Evergreen IRP Action Plan and Roadmap Update proceeding.

2.0 TRANSITION OF THE IRP TO THE NSIESO Most submissions reference transition of IRP work to the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (NSIESO) going forward. For example, Synapse provided the following: Given that NSPI has not co...

AI summary The document discusses the transition of IRP responsibilities from NSPI to the newly created NSIESO under Bill 404. Synapse emphasizes urgency in updating IRP modeling, while Grid Strategies (on behalf of the CA) urges expedited IRP work with NSIESO to support fast-acting generation procurement and avoid delays in system planning.

SBA Submission, Re: M12247 - Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) - 2025 Evergreen IRP Action Plan and Roadmap Update, August 19, 2025, page 1. NSIESO, IN THE MATTER OF an application by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator for...

AI summary The document discusses the transition of Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) responsibilities from Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) to the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (NSIESO) by October 2025. NS Power will continue to advance IRP-related work and assist NSIESO during the transition. The timeline for this transition is outlined in the NSIESO's Expenditure and Revenue Requirements application.

Grid Strategies, on behalf of the CA, provided comments regarding "Update to Evergreen IRP", "Stage 2 of the NS-NB Reliability Intertie Project Application", "Procurement Schedule for Fast- Acting Generation Project", and "Relative Rate Im...

AI summary Grid Strategies, representing the Consumer Advocate, urged the Board to direct NS Power to advance IRP modeling before transferring planning responsibilities to NSIESO. It also highlighted NS Power's lack of a Stage 2 schedule for the NS-NB Reliability Intertie Project, advocating for its inclusion in the next IRP update. NS Power agreed but clarified it is focused on Phase 1 and not engaged in Phase 2 discussions with NB Power.

Duties of IESO - 10 (1) In furtherance of the objects of the IESO, the IESO shall - (a) develop terms of reference for and carry out an integrated resource planning exercise as required; - (b) carry out competitive procurements of energy r...

AI summary The IESO is mandated to conduct integrated resource planning, competitive energy procurements, and transmission studies, aligning with the Province's 2030 Clean Power Plan. It must rely on the most recent Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) submitted by NSPI to the Utility and Review Board before initiating new planning exercises.

Conclusion The Board directs NS Power to conduct the ELCC study without delay and to continue its participation in the Net Zero Atlantic Hybrid Peak study. The Board also directs NS Power to provide an update by May 31, 2026, on the status...

AI summary The Board directs NS Power to conduct the ELCC study and participate in the Net Zero Atlantic Hybrid Peak study, requiring an update by May 31, 2026. It accepts NS Power's Evergreen IRP Update. Key entities include NS Power and Board members, with topics related to integrated resource planning and regulatory approval processes.

May 28, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12247 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – 2025 Evergreen IRP Action Plan and Roadmap Update Dear Ms. Henwood: On Ap...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) submitted its 2025 Evergreen Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Update to the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB). The NSEB directed NS Power to complete the Effective Load Carrying Capacity (ELCC) study and participate in the Net Zero Atlantic Hybrid Peak study, with updates due by May 31, 2026. Stakeholders including Synapse, Consumer Advocate, and Energy Storage Canada provided comments on the IRP Update.