Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12861

1 2. INTRODUCTION 2 3 NS Power develops an annual forecast of energy sales and peak demand requirements which is 4 used to assess the effects of end-use and economic factors on the future power system load and 5 load shape. The forecast is...

AI summary NS Power's 2025 Load Forecast Report was reviewed by the NSEB through a paper hearing process, with intervenors including industry groups, advocates, and Energy Storage Canada. The Board acknowledged NS Power's model improvements in response to policy changes affecting electrification and technology adoption, while affirming the value of intervenor input.

tter explanation of the inputs and models as 25 confirmed by Synapse.” The Board agrees and finds that the intervenor’s input has 26 provided value to the model. 27 28 NS Power agreed with many of the recommendations made by the intervenor...

AI summary The Board acknowledges intervenor input on the 2025 Load Forecast Report model, directing NS Power to implement agreed recommendations and monitor adjustments for housing completions. NS Power must report findings from ongoing investigations, with references to Board decisions and a Synapse-compliance context.

37 45 Unmetered 1 8 10 Total 21 352 421 15 33 The effective date for sales from a retail supplier to a retail customer to commence under s.3C(1) of the Electricity Act has not been set. As such, a Retail Supplier licence issued by the NSEB...

AI summary The document outlines the licensing and extension process for a Licensed Retail Supplier under the Electricity Act, including multiple extensions approved by the NSEB, with the latest extension valid until March 31, 2027. The effective date for sales under the Act has not been set, and the licence includes conditions related to sales commencement and potential cancellation.

from Maritime Link transmission project. Regional joint dispatch. Accounting issues related to coal supplies and wind farm tax credits. Impact of demand response and time-varying rates on fuel costs. Nova Scotia UARB Matter No. M11009, dir...

AI summary The text discusses expert testimony related to the Maritime Link transmission project, regional joint dispatch, and accounting issues related to coal supplies and wind farm tax credits. It also covers topics such as demand response, time-varying rates, and capital expenditure plans. Testimony includes analysis of the retirement of fossil-fueled generation units and considerations for replacement portfolios.

NS Power Response: NS Power does not agree with Mr. Wilson's recommendation. - The residential hybrid heating forecast is based on analysis of AMI data for over 20,000 - electrically-heated NS Power customers and a study of actual heat pum...

AI summary NS Power disagrees with Mr. Wilson's recommendation regarding the residential hybrid heating forecast, citing a reasonable basis for the forecast based on AMI data and prior load forecasts. Synapse supports NS Power's methodology, and the NZA Hybrid Heating Working Group agrees it is reasonable. NS Power argues that the forecast should not be rejected and that the IRP process will appropriately assess hybrid heating impacts.

HEARING ORDER M12861 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED’s 2026 Load Forecast Report BEFORE: Richard J. Melanson, LL.B., Panel Chair Jennifer L. Nicholson...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board sets a timetable for reviewing NS Power's 2026 Load Forecast Report via a paper hearing process, including intervention deadlines, evidence submissions, and regulatory rule compliance requirements under the Public Utilities Act.

From: Henwood, Crystal D To: Jessie Wallace Cc: Aidan Glaser Schoff; Alissa Whalen; Allison Coffin; Andrew Thiele; Angela Costello; Annie Beth Sampson; Ben Havumaki; Bill Mahody; Blake Williams; Brianne Rudderham; Bryce Everist; Carley Fre...

AI summary The Board panel has approved the form of the Confidential Undertaking submitted by NS Power. The Board is currently evaluating the request for confidential treatment of specific information and will provide its decision once the review is complete.

HEARING ORDER M12861 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED’s 2026 Load Forecast Report BEFORE: Richard J. Melanson, LL.B., Panel Chair Jennifer L. Nicholson...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) submitted its 2026 Load Forecast Report to the Nova Scotia Energy Board, which will review it via a paper hearing. The proceeding includes a detailed timetable for interventions, evidence submissions, and responses, governed by the Board’s Regulatory Rules.

Matter: M12861 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, RSNS 1989, c.380, as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: NSEB Matter No. M12861 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) – 2026 Load Forecast Report NOTICE OF INTERVE...

AI summary Eastward Energy Inc., a Nova Scotia-based natural gas distributor, requests intervention in Matter M12861 regarding Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2026 Load Forecast Report under the Public Utilities Act. The notice outlines Eastward's intent to participate in the proceeding and provides contact details for Angela Costello.

Matter No. M12861 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act - and - IN THE MATTER OF: Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's 2026 Load Forecast Report NOTICE OF INTERVENTION OF: SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE TAKE NOTICE that...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate intervenes in a proceeding under the Public Utilities Act regarding Nova Scotia Power's 2026 Load Forecast Report, representing three small business classes. The notice includes contact details for the advocate and legal counsel.

M12861 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act IN THE MATTER OF: NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED’S 2026 Load Forecast Report EfficiencyOne TAKE NOTICE that EfficiencyOne hereby intervenes in this proceeding in ac...

AI summary EfficiencyOne intervenes in the proceeding under the Public Utilities Act regarding Nova Scotia Power's 2026 Load Forecast Report. As the electricity efficiency franchise holder, EfficiencyOne asserts a direct interest in the issues and intends to fully participate in the hearing.

M12861 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED’s 2026 Load Forecast Report LIST OF PARTICIPANTS NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (NS Power) Jessie Wallace 1223 Lower Wa...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board proceeding (M12861) involves NS Power's 2026 Load Forecast Report under the Public Utilities Act. Key participants include NS Power, Board Counsel, and Synapse Energy Economics, Inc., with contact details provided for regulatory stakeholders.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED'S 2026 Load Forecast Report INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Jessie Wallace Nova Scotia Power Inc. 1223 Lower Water Street...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued an information request to Nova Scotia Power Inc. regarding their 2026 load forecast under the Public Utilities Act. Responses are due by July 7, 2026, with contact details provided for Jessie Wallace and Holly Chisholm.

James R. Gogan Direct +1 (902) 563 5920 [email protected] 1969 Upper Water St., Suite 1300 Halifax, NS Canada B3J 3R7 Tel +1 (902) 563 1000 Fax +1 (902) 563 1113 Our File: 249458 June 15, 2026 Nova Scotia Energy Board Filed via...

AI summary James R. Gogan of McInnes Cooper notifies the Nova Scotia Energy Board of EfficiencyOne's intent to file intervention requests (IRs) in M12861, concerning Nova Scotia Power's 2026 Load Forecast Report. The letter is addressed to Clerk Crystal Henwood and includes a cc to the client.

1 M12861 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended 6 7 - and - 8 9 10 IN THE MATTER OF: NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED's 2026 Load Forecast Report 11 12 13 14 INFORMATION...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued an information request (IR-1) to Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) regarding its 2026 Load Forecast Report. The request was issued by the Small Business Advocate and is due by July 7th, 2026. Responses should be submitted in an electronic format.

1 M12861 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 5 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.380, as amended 6 7 - and - 8 9 10 IN THE MATTER OF: NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED's 2026 Load Forecast Report 11 12 13 14 INFORMATION...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued an information request (IR-1) to Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) regarding its 2026 Load Forecast Report. The request was made by Solar Nova Scotia and is due by July 7th, 2026. The report is part of a proceeding under the Public Utilities Act.

July 7, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12861 – 2026 Load Forecast Report IR Responses Dear Ms. Henwood: Enclosed are Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s (NS...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted responses to information requests related to the 2026 Load Forecast Report. The responses were received on June 15, 2026, and the justification for partially confidential material is consistent with the original filing.