Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12725

1.0 INTRODUCTION The Nova Scotia Wholesale Electricity Market (Wholesale Market) was opened to competition effective February 1, 2007. At that time, the Nova Scotia Wholesale Electricity Market Rules, which define the rights and obligation...

AI summary The document outlines the history and structure of the Nova Scotia Wholesale Electricity Market and the Renewable to Retail (RTR) Market, including regulatory changes and reporting requirements directed by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) and its successor, the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB). It references specific Market Rules and Board letters that define the scope and operation of the markets.

M07951, Nova Scotia Power Inc. System Operator 2016 Wholesale Market Report, NSUARB Letter, June 29, 2017. 1 dispute and whether settled or still outstanding. 2 3 9. A general description of activities under Chapter 3 of the Market Rules -...

AI summary The document outlines the NSPSO's 2016 Wholesale Market Report, including questions about reliability audits, outage management systems, and implementation of market rules. It also references a Board order requiring the inclusion of an RTR market report and semi-annual updates starting in 2018. A later filing in 2026 notes the discontinuation of the last annual report filed in 2025.

4 M09851, NSUARB letter, October 2, 2020. 1 2.0 OATT STANDARDS OF CONDUCT REVIEW 2 3 Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power or Company) confirms that it has completed a review and 4 revision of the Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) Standard...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) has completed a review and revision of the Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) Standards of Conduct (SoC) supporting documents OATT SoC-001 through 006 for 2025. A web-based annual training and certification was implemented in 2023. The NSEB provided specific directions regarding SoC-001, including adding a 90-day timeline for new employees and updating cross-references. SoC-001 was revised and submitted to the NSEB on June 03, 2025.

10 M10293, Renewable to Retail, NSUARB Decision, application for a retail supplier license is approved. 11 Name of Market Participant Date of Accreditation Class/Classes of Market Participation (Market Rules 2.1.2) Town of Antigonish July...

AI summary The NSUARB has approved the application for a retail supplier license under matter M10293, titled 'Renewable to Retail.' The document includes a table listing accredited market participants, their dates of accreditation, and their classes of market participation.

1 8.0 WAIVERS 2 3 There were no temporary waivers requested or granted in 2025. DATE FILED: March 2, 2026 Page 16 of 29

AI summary The document states there were no temporary waivers requested or granted in 2025. The text was filed on March 2, 2026, as part of a proceeding related to regulatory considerations in Nova Scotia's energy sector.

DATE FILED: March 2, 2026 Page 17 of 29 1 10.0 DISPUTES 2 3 Section 2.8.2.1 of the Market Rules states: 4 5 2.8.2.1, Except as otherwise provided in respect of metering disputes, any disputes 6 under the Market Rules shall be subject to th...

AI summary The document outlines the absence of disputes in 2025 under the Transmission Tariff and discusses the reliability planning efforts, including an audit initiated by NPCC in 2024 that was extended due to a cyber-attack. The audit of NS Power covered 15 Standards and 33 Requirements.

16.0 RENEWABLE TO RETAIL MARKET PROGRESS The RTR Market opened in June 2016. In its Decision dated March 23, 2016, the NSUARB directed as follows: The Board will require regular reporting from NSPI as this market develops. NSPI is to inclu...

AI summary The Renewable to Retail (RTR) Market, established in June 2016, has seen limited customer participation, with no activity as of December 31, 2025. The NSUARB directed regular reporting on the RTR Market, which was later discontinued in 2020. NS Power provided a sample unbundled rates illustration and agreed to post segregated cost information for stakeholder review.

9.0 Revision History Revision Prepared by Reason for change October 2017 – rev 0 Dave Kelly Issued. October 2018 – rev 1 Nicole Mosher Annual review September 2019 – rev 2 Kelsey Settle Annual review, no changes. July 2020 – rev 3 Kelsey S...

AI summary This section outlines the revision history of a document, detailing changes made over time by various individuals. Key revisions include updates to training requirements, changes in signing authority, and adjustments to document content based on directives from regulatory bodies.

b) Content: Details are not required in this section. If an NPCC or UARB report is required to provide details, it will be produced by the NS Power System Operator.

AI summary This section states that detailed information is not required here. If reports from NPCC or UARB are needed, they will be provided by the NS Power System Operator.

4.0 Document Approver Position Signature Approval Date Chief Compliance Officer (Natasha Flynn) November 20, 2024December 8, 2025 2025 Wholesale and Renewable to Retail Market Report Appendix 1C Page 1 of 3

AI summary The document includes a table showing the approval dates for the Chief Compliance Officer, Natasha Flynn, with dates in November 2024 and December 2025. It also references an appendix from the 2025 Wholesale and Renewable to Retail Market Report.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 (c-d) The criteria used to classify an eligible customer as a load or a generation market 2 participant is found in the Nova Scotia Wholesale and Renewable to Retail Electricity 3 Market Rules, Chapter 2: Market Administ...

AI summary The text outlines the criteria for classifying eligible customers as load or generation market participants under the Nova Scotia Wholesale and Renewable to Retail Electricity Market Rules. It references the More Access to Energy Act (MAEA) and the role of the IESO Nova Scotia in amending market rules. Eligibility requirements are detailed in Chapter 1 of the Market Rules.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 2 3 1.1.4, Scope of eligibility for participation in the wholesale electricity market and Renewable to Retail electricity market 4 5 6 7 1.1.4.1, Eligibility for participation in the wholesale and Renewable to Retail ele...

AI summary This document outlines the eligibility criteria for participation in the wholesale and Renewable to Retail electricity markets in Nova Scotia, referencing the Electricity Act and the Transmission Tariff. It defines eligible participants, including wholesale customers, electric utilities, power marketers, and retail customers under specific conditions.

sing from the 2022 NPCC audit. NS Power also discussed its reliability planning and outage management requirements under the Market Rules and noted it was not aware of any outstanding issues in 2025. Finally, the report noted that the syst...

AI summary NS Power presented its 2025 Wholesale and Renewable to Retail Market Report, discussing reliability planning, outage management, and the transition of the system operator function from NS Power to IESO Nova Scotia. The Board accepted the report and directed NS Power to continue reporting on NPCC audits in future reports.

sing from the 2022 NPCC audit. NS Power also discussed its reliability planning and outage management requirements under the Market Rules and noted it was not aware of any outstanding issues in 2025. Finally, the report noted that the syst...

AI summary NS Power reported on its reliability planning, outage management, and the transition of the system operator function to IESO Nova Scotia. The report noted no outstanding issues in 2025 and was accepted by the Board. NS Power is directed to include findings from the 2022 and 2025 NPCC audits in its 2026 report.