Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12593

C0053696 Energy Control Centre Wind Integration Project NON-CONFIDENTIAL December 1, 2025 NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: ECC Wind Integration Project CI Number: C0053696 Date: December 1, 2025 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Bu...

AI summary The document outlines the Energy Control Centre Wind Integration Project, including its budget and approval status. The project was initially included in the 2025 ACE Plan and has been submitted for approval by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

CI C0053696 ECC Wind Integration Project (NSEB M12593) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests

AI summary This document outlines NSPI's responses to information requests related to the ECC Wind Integration Project under NSEB M12593. It provides details on the project and related regulatory matters.

CI C0053696 ECC Wind Integration Project (NSEB M12593) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests

AI summary This document outlines NSPI's responses to information requests from the NSEB regarding the ECC Wind Integration Project. It is part of the regulatory proceeding M12593 and involves details about the integration of wind energy into the electricity system.

CI C0053696 ECC Wind Integration Project (NSEB M12593) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests

AI summary This document outlines NSPI's responses to information requests from the NSEB regarding the ECC Wind Integration Project. It pertains to the regulatory proceeding identified as NSEB M12593.

CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 Request IR-17: 2 3 (a) Please provide details about the NRCan funding, including any conditions, and 4 indicate whether NS Power has already received the funding. 5 6 (b) If NS Power has not yet received th...

AI summary NS Power has received 100% reimbursement of eligible costs from NRCan for a project, representing 33% of total project costs. The funding was available until March 31, 2025, and was fully received in July 2025. If the Board denies the application, the company would need to review the decision to assess impacts.

CI C0053696 ECC Wind Integration Project NSEB IR-17 Confidential Attachment 1 has been removed due to confidentiality. CI C0053696 ECC Wind Integration Project (NSEB M12593) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests

AI summary The document pertains to NSPI's responses to information requests from the NSEB regarding the ECC Wind Integration Project, with a confidential attachment removed. It is part of a regulatory proceeding under NSEB M12593.

CI C0053696 ECC Wind Integration Project (NSEB M12593) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-19: 15 16 (b) Junior Business Analyst 17 18 (c) Lead Engineering Consultant 19 20 (d) Project Manager 21 22 (e) System Modellin...

AI summary The document outlines NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests regarding the ECC Wind Integration Project. It includes roles such as Junior Business Analyst, Lead Engineering Consultant, and Project Manager, and addresses administrative overhead as an internal administrative role.

7 Wind Reconciliation & Settlement Solution Schedule April 25 May 25 June 25 July 25 Aug 25 Sept 25 Oct 25 Nov 25 Dec 25 Jan 26 Feb 26 March 26 April 26 May 26 June 26 July 26 Milestones Discovery Phase Disco overy Design Phase Des sign Im...

AI summary The text outlines two project timelines: one for the Wind Reconciliation & Settlement Solution and another for the Wind Curtailment Automation Solution. Both timelines include phases such as Discovery, Design, Implementation, UAT, and Go Live, with specific milestones and dates.

David A. Luther General Counsel & Corporate Secretary IESO Nova Scotia 1791 Barrington Street, Suite 1010 Halifax, NS B3J 3Y8 [email protected] +1.902.333.1001 December 8, 2025 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ([email protected]) Ms....

AI summary David A. Luther, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of IESO Nova Scotia, writes to Crystal Henwood regarding matter M12593 concerning Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s ECC Wind Integration. IESO Nova Scotia intends to participate in the proceeding in a passive capacity and seeks clarification on necessary steps.

December 9, 2025 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Lana Myatt Senior Regulatory Analyst Nova Scotia Power Inc. PO Box 910 Halifax, NS B3J 2W5 Dear Ms. Myatt: M12593 – NS Power – CI C0053696 – ECC Wind Integration - $4,4...

AI summary The Board has acknowledged receipt of a letter from Lana Myatt of Nova Scotia Power Inc. regarding a matter involving wind integration costs. The Board will allow the NSIESO to issue information requests and provide comments, with a set timeline for responses and replies.

January 5, 2026 Ms. Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12593 – NS Power – CI C0053696 – ECC Wind Integra...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia has reviewed NS Power's capital project work order for the ECC Wind Integration Project and decided not to issue Information Requests or provide comments to the Board, following the NSEB's process timeline.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Lana Myatt Senior Regulatory Analyst By e-mail: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) From: Nova Scotia Energy Board Board Staff Responses Due: Friday, January 23, 2026 Copies: 1 el...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued a non-confidential information request to Lana Myatt, Senior Regulatory Analyst at NS Power, with responses due by January 23, 2026. The request is part of a regulatory proceeding and includes contact details for Chris Jiang of the Energy Board.

Request IR-11: Please indicate whether NS Power or NSIESO will be the user of this new technology. - a) Please explain whether NSIESO has been notified or involved in the proposed project and the nature of its involvement. - b) If it is sh...

AI summary The request asks whether NS Power or NSIESO will use new technology, and seeks clarification on NSIESO's involvement, cost-sharing methods, asset transfer plans, and reasons if NS Power is the sole user.

M12593 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED (NS Power) for Approval of a Capital Item: CI C0053696 – ECC Wind Integration NON-CONFIDE...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has requested detailed explanations from NS Power regarding two new software solutions needed for managing renewable energy generation and wind curtailment, including their functions, current operational processes, and any applicable regulatory requirements.

to manage the non-AGC IPPs, to ensure efficiency, accuracy and transparency. 3. Please explain the requirements for IPPs to connect to AGC. 4. Please provide a cost benefit analysis of the AGC system. Please explain the AGC function in pla...

AI summary The text outlines a series of questions related to the Automatic Generator Control (AGC) system, including its function, cost-benefit analysis, integration with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), and the project's relationship with previous applications. It also inquires about Request for Proposals (RFP) status, user involvement, and the rationale for the project.

January 23, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12593 – CI C0053696 – ECC Wind Integration– IR Responses Dear Ms. Henwood: Enclosed are Nova Scotia Po...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted responses to information requests regarding a capital item related to wind integration in the ECC Wind Integration proceeding. The responses were requested on January 7, 2025, and submitted on January 23, 2026.

Request for Confidentiality Pursuant to Rule 12 of the Board Regulatory Rules, NS Power requests partial confidential treatment of IR-7 Attachment 1, and confidential treatment of IR-17 Attachment 1. NS Power's support for its request is p...

AI summary NS Power is requesting confidential treatment for specific attachments (IR-7 Attachment 1 and IR-17 Attachment 1) under Rule 12 of the Board Regulatory Rules, providing support for the request as required by Rule 12(4).

February 10, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12593 – CI C0053696 – ECC Wind Integration – No Reply Comments Dear Ms. Henwood: On December 1, 2025,...

AI summary NS Power submitted an application for a capital item, and the IESO Nova Scotia had the opportunity to request information or comment. No comments were received, so NS Power will not submit reply comments.

relation to this work order. This approval notwithstanding, the Board directs NS Power to file the following updates regarding the progress of the project and the impact of the new automation system: - A project progress update by Septembe...

AI summary The Board has approved the project but requires NS Power to submit updates on project progress and the impact of the new automation system. Updates include a project progress report by September 30, 2026, and an efficiency analysis report by December 15, 2027.