N-1Annual Report
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- The Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB, Board) provided its original Decision and Order on the - Interconnection Processes proceeding on June 11, 2024 (M10905). The Board's Order provided - the following directives to Nova Scotia Power Inc....
AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board issued a decision and order on the Interconnection Processes proceeding, directing NS Power to implement Synapse's recommendations and file compliance and update reports. NS Power submitted a compliance report, and various parties filed comments, which NS Power responded to.
of filings by Synapse, NS Power, and various interested parties in matters M10905 and M12174, the Board is satisfied that appropriate attention has been focused on transmission and distribution interconnection issues that were of concern t...
AI summary The Board acknowledges that interconnection issues have been adequately addressed in filings by Synapse, NS Power, and interested parties in matters M10905 and M12174. The Board also notes that further amendments to interconnection procedures may be necessary following a review of the Concentric report on FERC Order 2023 (M12524).
DATE FILED: March 31, 2026 Page 4 of 33 1 is gained with revisions proposed in matters M10905 and M12174. As noted above, 2 a significant number of issues remain outstanding pending that review.2 3 4 The Board also indicated that it was pr...
AI summary The document discusses the approval of revised Standard Generation Interconnection Procedures (SGIP) by the NSEB, pending confirmation from the IESO-NS. It also references the NSPSO's second annual Interconnection Process Proceeding report and compliance with directives from the NSEB's Decision in M10905/M12174.
6 Figure 1: Status of Recommendations and Directives Synapse Recommendations: Transmission Support development of additional distribution network upgrade cost refund regulation. Please refer to section 3.0 Additional Board Direction FERC O...
AI summary The document outlines the status of various recommendations and directives related to transmission, resource capacity planning, and environmental assessments. It references FERC Order 2023 and assigns responsibilities to IESO-NS. Several items are marked as 'Complete,' while others direct readers to specific sections for further details.
2.1 FERC Order 2023 - In its M10905/ M12174 Decision letter, the Board noted that a significant portion of the NSPSO's - 2024 Annual Interconnection Report focused on issues associated with the review of Federal - Energy Regulatory Commiss...
AI summary The NSPSO is reviewing FERC Order 2023, focusing on the need for a transmission heat-map, the costs and benefits of a hosting capacity map, and the connect and manage approach. The review is ongoing, and the impact of implementing these changes is still being assessed.
… 1 2 3 4 5 6 Looking ahead, curtailment will be reviewed in the context of the FERC Order 2023 review, which will provide a perspective on how the implementation of approaches such as "connect and manage", for example, are affecting curta...
AI summary The document discusses the review of curtailment in the context of FERC Order 2023 and outlines nine recommendations for improving the interconnection process in Nova Scotia, including Cluster Study opportunities, cost allocation approaches, and enhancements to information systems.
In its letter of December 23, 2025, the Board provided the following with respect to further consideration of matter M12524: The panel intends to seek comments about Concentric's report and recommendations from participants in Matters M109...
AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) is seeking input on Concentric's report and recommendations related to FERC Order 2023. The IESO-NS confirmed responsibility for addressing the report and has submitted a letter outlining its plans for the annual interconnection processes report. The NSPSO will handle distribution-related reporting, while IESO-NS handles transmission-related reporting.
DATE FILED: March 31, 2026 Page 12 of 33 1 2 workshops.10 the completion of the 3 NS Power scheduled two workshops, one in April 2025 and another in May 2025. The Company 4 held the first session April 17, 2025, as planned, and invited sta...
AI summary NS Power conducted two stakeholder workshops in 2025, but canceled the second due to lack of feedback. The NSEB accepted the compliance report. A cybersecurity incident impacted the distribution hosting capacity map, which remains temporarily unavailable. The Board directed NS Power to consider the connect and manage approach beyond current ERIS practices after reviewing FERC Order 2023.
M10905, Board Review of NS Power's Interconnection Processes, Synapse Comments, June 16, 2025, page 2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3. NS Power is to report on the detailed outcomes of distribution network upgrade needs, costs, and cost allocat...
AI summary NS Power disagrees with Synapse's proposal to allocate a portion of distribution network upgrade costs to the rate base immediately, arguing that such allocation should be subject to a 50% refund over 20 years. NS Power also notes that defining a new MW threshold for interconnection projects lacks supporting data and could lead to strategic project sizing by customers.
Outcome: The IC incurs no NU cost. Customers may benefit from improved voltage performance and renewed assets. 2 - 3 NS Power continues to support its distribution NU cost allocation methodology as revised in its - 4 November 29, 2024 Comp...
AI summary The document discusses NS Power's proposal to revise its distribution NU cost allocation methodology, introducing a 50% refund mechanism for eligible costs over time with a cap on annual repayment. This change aims to reduce long-term cost exposure for ICs and promote small-scale renewable energy development while protecting ratepayers from upfront risk. Synapse Energy Economics recommended periodic review of the framework.
103052Board letter re: Response on directives
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M12778 – Nova Scotia Power Incorporated – Interconnection Processes Proceeding – Annual Report On March 31, 2026, Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power) filed its second Annual Interconnection Processes Proceeding Report (Annual Report)...
AI summary NS Power filed its second Annual Interconnection Processes Proceeding Report on March 31, 2026, following previous filings. The Board invited comments, which were submitted by the Small Business Advocate and referenced by the Consumer Advocate to a prior submission in Matter M12524. The panel includes Stephen T. McGrath, K.C., Chair; Roland A. Deveau, K.C., Vice Chair; and Steven M. Murphy, MBA, P.Eng., Member.
Background In Matter M10905, the Board conducted a review of NS Power's interconnections process under s. 2C of the Electricity Act . Responsibility for transmission interconnections now resides with the Nova Scotia Independent Energy Syst...
AI summary The Board reviewed NS Power's interconnection process under the Electricity Act, finding that responsibility now lies with IESO-NS. Synapse Energy Economics provided recommendations, including modifying SGIP and incorporating battery storage. The Board adopted these recommendations and directed NSPSO to implement changes.
2026 Annual Interconnection Processes Proceeding Report In this current matter M12778, the second annual Interconnection Processes Proceeding report, the NSPSO provided an update on the status of Synapse recommendations and Board directive...
AI summary The 2026 Annual Interconnection Processes Proceeding Report (M12778) provides an update on the NSPSO's progress in implementing Synapse recommendations and Board directives, including FERC Order 2023, distribution hosting capacity, and reporting requirements for distributed generation and battery projects. Two outstanding issues remain: the development of a refund regulation for distribution network upgrades and reporting requirements for non-CNMP projects.
Distribution Hosting Capacity In the Board's letter of July 17, 2024, regarding NS Power's CNMP 2023 Annual Report (M11626), NS Power was directed to incorporate certain additional metrics in future CNMP Annual Reports. NS Power was also d...
AI summary The Board directed NS Power to include additional metrics in future CNMP Annual Reports and address Synapse's recommendations in stakeholder workshops. NS Power held a workshop and filed a compliance report, which the Board accepted. Due to a cybersecurity incident, the hosting capacity map is temporarily unavailable, though updates will continue through annual reports.
Connect and Manage Approach In its Decision in M10905, the Board directed that after a review of FERC Order 2023, further consideration is to be given to implementing elements of the connect and manage approach beyond those currently embed...
AI summary The Board directed a review of FERC Order 2023 to consider implementing the connect and manage approach beyond the existing Energy Resource Interconnection Service (ERIS). Concentric noted that Nova Scotia's ERIS program already contains elements of connect and manage, but does not recommend adopting the full model due to increased operational risks. NS Power considers the directive to be complete.
Board Findings and Directives The Board acknowledges that most of the 21 recommendations and directives related to the interconnection processes have been completed or transferred to the IESO-NS. Accordingly, the Board directs that going f...
AI summary The Board has acknowledged the completion of most recommendations related to interconnection processes and has directed IESO-NS and NS Power to submit annual reports on transmission and distribution interconnection issues, respectively. NS Power is also directed to provide updates on the status of network upgrade refunds and to consider stakeholder consultation before filing its application.