Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12685

January 30, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: Green Choice Program – 2025 Reporting Requirements Dear Ms. Henwood: March 10, 2020 amendments to the E...

AI summary The letter discusses the Green Choice Program and its reporting requirements under the Electricity Act, including updates provided by NS Power to the Nova Scotia Energy Board. It references legislative amendments and the role of the Procurement Administrator, Coho.

Section 23 of the GPC Regs says: On or before January 31 of each year, NSPI must provide a report to the Minister and the Board summarizing all of the following actions taken in the previous calendar year regarding the participants and pow...

AI summary Section 23 of the Green Choice Program Regulations requires NSPI to report on actions related to participants and power purchase agreements annually. In 2025, no such actions occurred, so no report was required. The Green Choice Program is administered by COHO Climate Advisors, and the PPA form was approved by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board in June 2024. The 2026 ACE Plan indicates that two of six wind farm proponents signed PPAs, with operations expected by 2028.

M12685 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – Green Choice Program – 2025 Report The Board acknowledges receipt of Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s Annual Green Choice Program Report for 2025. This report is filed to fulfill the annual reporting requirements...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted its 2025 Annual Green Choice Program Report to the Board, fulfilling its obligations under the Green Choice Program Regulations. The report is part of the regulatory process for the Green Choice Program.