Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12916

1 INTRODUCTION IESO Nova Scotia was established under the More Access to Energy Act as the province's independent system operator, responsible for resource planning, including resource adequacy assessments, transmission planning, and procu...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia, established under the More Access to Energy Act, is responsible for resource planning and transmission planning. This document outlines the inaugural 10-Year System Outlook, with filing requirements for the Load Forecast and 10YSO reports, previously managed by NS Power and now under IESO Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO Nova Scotia) Responses to Consumer Advocate (CA) Information Requests

AI summary This document outlines the responses provided by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO Nova Scotia) to information requests made by the Consumer Advocate (CA) during a regulatory proceeding.

Request IR – 8 - Reference: Exh. N-1, Table 9, and Matter M12592 regarding the ECC Dynamic Line Rating - (DLR) project with a cost of $7 million, including $5.2 million in NRCan funding. - a) Please explain why this project is not included...

AI summary Request IR–8 seeks clarification on the exclusion of the ECC Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) project from Table 9, the significance of the project, and its impact on transmission line interruptions and system operations. The request also explores IESO-NS's views on the purpose and benefits of DLR, including congestion relief, renewable integration, and safety improvements.

Response IR - 6 a) IESO Nova Scotia is currently focused on meeting the Province's legislated requirement to phase out coal generation and meeting 80% renewable electricity generation by 2030. This focus includes advancing a request for pr...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia is focused on phasing out coal and achieving 80% renewable electricity generation by 2030. They are advancing a request for proposals for 300 MW to 600 MW of fast-acting generation, with a closing date in January 2027. If the 2030 target is not achievable, alternative reliability plans may be considered, including fuel switching or equivalency agreements.

Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO Nova Scotia) Responses to Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) Information Requests

AI summary This document outlines the responses provided by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO Nova Scotia) to information requests made by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI). It details the exchange of information between these two entities in the context of regulatory proceedings.

Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO Nova Scotia) Responses to Port Hawkesbury Paper LP (PHP) Information Requests - Request IR – 1 - Reference: Exhibit N-1, page 5: "NS Power and IESO continue to discuss the best - approac...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia responds to a request regarding its plan to develop independent electricity demand forecasts starting in 2027, stating it may begin doing so in accordance with the More Access to Energy Act, though specific details and timing are not yet established.

Response IR - 2 - a) The increase in the volume of energy served by the Renewable-to-Retail market from 2026 to 2028 is based on the Licensed Retail Supplier's forecast for the timing and volume of customers they forecast to supply. - b) S...

AI summary The Licensed Retail Supplier forecasts increased Renewable-to-Retail market volume from 2026 to 2028, followed by flat sales from 2028 to 2036 due to limited low-impact renewable energy availability. Additional generation projects or new Retail Supplier licenses would be needed to increase sales.

HEARING ORDER On June 26, 2026, the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO Nova Scotia) filed its 10-Year System Outlook Report for 2026 with the Nova Scotia Energy Board. The Board has determined that this proceeding will be...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has initiated a paper hearing proceeding based on the 10-Year System Outlook Report filed by the IESO Nova Scotia. Key dates for notices, submissions, and responses have been established, and the Board's Regulatory Rules apply to the process.

NOTICE OF PAPER HEARING _____________________________________________________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR'S 2026 10-Year System Outlook Report The Board will consider this applica...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Regulation Board will conduct a paper hearing on the 2026 10-Year System Outlook Report by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator. Key dates for interventions, information requests, and submissions are outlined, and parties are invited to share pronouns and titles for respectful communication.

May 15, 2026 Ms. Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: 2026 Load Forecast and 10 Year System Outlook Reports – IESO Nova...

AI summary The document discusses the submission of the 2026 Load Forecast and 10 Year System Outlook Reports by the Independent Energy System Operator of Nova Scotia (IESO Nova Scotia) under the Nova Scotia Wholesale and Renewable to Retail Electricity Market Rules. It outlines the requirements for these filings and notes the transition from Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) to IESO Nova Scotia in responsibility for these reports.

a have been in discussion on the preparation and filing of the Load Forecast and 10YSO reports in the near term, given their impending submissions on May 15th and June 30th of this year, respectively. With respect to the Load Forecast repo...

AI summary This document discusses the division of responsibilities between IESO Nova Scotia and NS Power regarding the Load Forecast and 10YSO reports. NS Power will prepare the Load Forecast for its own use, while IESO Nova Scotia will handle the 10YSO report, avoiding duplication of efforts.

HEARING ORDER On June 26, 2026, the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO Nova Scotia) filed its 10-Year System Outlook Report for 2026 with the Nova Scotia Energy Board. The Board has determined that this proceeding will be...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has ordered a paper hearing for the 10-Year System Outlook Report submitted by IESO Nova Scotia. Key dates for intervention, information requests, and submissions have been set, and the Board's Regulatory Rules will apply.

NOTICE OF PAPER HEARING _____________________________________________________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR'S 2026 10-Year System Outlook Report The Board will consider this applica...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Regulator Board is conducting a paper hearing on the 2026 10-Year System Outlook Report submitted by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator. The timeline includes notices of intervention, information requests, and submissions by parties, with full details available online under Matter No. M12916.

SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE TAKE NOTICE that the Small Business Advocate hereby Intervenes in this proceeding in accordance with the regulations. The Small Business Advocate represents 3 classes of small business (namely 10, 11, and 21 small b...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate intervenes in the proceeding, representing three classes of small businesses. The advocate provides contact information and a dated statement, directed to the Clerk of the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act IN THE MATTER OF: NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR ' S 2026 10-Year System Outlook Report

AI summary The document pertains to the Public Utilities Act and the 2026 10-Year System Outlook Report by Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator. It outlines regulatory matters related to energy system planning and operations.

NOTICE OF INTERVENTION Take Notice that Nova Scotia Power Inc. ("NS Power") requests to intervene in this proceeding in accordance with Rule 11(1) of the Board Regulatory Rules. NS Power is a regulated public utility engaged in the generat...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) has requested to intervene in a regulatory proceeding, citing its direct impact due to the need to implement resource adequacy and planning directions from IESO Nova Scotia's 10-Year System Outlook Report. NS Power is a regulated public utility serving approximately 500,000 customers in Nova Scotia.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act , RSNS 1989, c 380 as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator's 2026 10-Year System Outlook Report

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering the 2026 10-Year System Outlook Report submitted by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator under the Public Utilities Act, RSNS 1989, c 380 as amended.

To: Nova Scotia Energy Board - 1. The Department of Energy intends to participate in this proceeding and may address any or all of the issues as established by the Energy Board. Through the Minister of Energy, the Department of Energy has...

AI summary The Department of Energy intends to participate in the proceeding and may address any or all of the issues established by the Energy Board. They request that all notices and information be provided to specific individuals.

September 9, 2026 Matter M12916 NOVA SCOTIA Energy Board IN THE MATTER OF: NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR ' S 2026 10- Year System Outlook TO: Crystal Henwood, Clerk of the Board 3 rd Floor Summit Place 1601 Lower Water Str...

AI summary The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) has formally intervened in Matter M12916 regarding the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator's 2026 10-Year System Outlook. The EAC, an environmental charity, aims to comment on all issues, particularly those related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and maintaining energy affordability.

NOTICE OF INTERVENTION Take notice that NSP Maritime Link Incorporated (NSPML, Company) requests to intervene in this proceeding in accordance with the regulations. NSPML is a regulated public utility operating a 500 MW transmission facili...

AI summary NSP Maritime Link Incorporated (NSPML) requests to intervene in the proceeding, citing its status as a regulated public utility and its direct impact from the Maritime Link transmission facility. NSPML operates a 500 MW transmission line between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador and is affected by the 10-Year System Outlook Report.

Eastward Energy Incorporated TAKE NOTICE that Eastward Energy ("Eastward") hereby requests to intervene in this proceeding. Eastward is a Nova Scotia-based company, formed for the purpose of providing natural gas distribution service to No...

AI summary Eastward Energy Incorporated, a Nova Scotia-based natural gas distribution company, requests to intervene in a proceeding before the Nova Scotia Energy Board. The company provides contact information for its representatives and submits the request on September 11, 2026.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR's – 2026 10-Year System Outlook Report NON-CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Mark Peachey, LL....

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has requested non-confidential information from Mark Peachey, Director of Regulatory Affairs at IESO Nova Scotia, regarding the 2026 10-Year System Outlook Report. Responses are due by Friday, October 9, 2026, and the contact person for the request is Chris Jiang.

1 M12916 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 IN THE MATTER OF: IESO Nova Scotia 2026 10-Year System Outlook Report 10 11 12 13 NON-CONFIDENTIAL 14 IN...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is requesting information related to the IESO Nova Scotia 2026 10-Year System Outlook Report, specifically focusing on load forecasts and net system requirements. The report indicates an increase in NSR from 11,838 GWh in 2026 to 13,224 GWh in 2036, with an average annual increase of 1.1%.

Request IR-22 The 2025 Report included several sections that do not appear in the 2026 Report, including but not limited to various sections under "Generation Resources", "Resource Adequacy", "Transmission Planning", "Transmission Developm...

AI summary The 2025 Report included sections not present in the 2026 Report, such as 'Generation Resources' and 'Clean Energy Regulations'. The request asks for an explanation of why these sections were omitted and where equivalent information can now be found, including whether responsibility for these topics has shifted to NS Power or IESO-NS.

In June 2025, two (2) wind farms entered into Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), totaling 262 MW – Eigg Mountain Wind Farm (150 MW) and Sugar Maple Wind Farm (112 MW). These two projects are expected to be in service by December 31, 2028. F...

AI summary In June 2025, two wind farms (totaling 262 MW) entered into PPAs, with expected service by December 31, 2028. NS Power identified a need for 350 MW more wind capacity to meet 2030 renewable energy targets. A second procurement RFP was issued in September 2026, with a COD of December 31, 2029. The IESO-NS must comply with renewable electricity targets under the Electricity Act and is asked about contingency plans if the COD is delayed.

6 Request IR-3: - 7 Reference: Memorandum of Understanding on Maritime Regional Electricity - 8 Cooperation and System Integration, signed July 23, 2026: - 9 [https://www.gnb.ca/en/org/energy/energy-publications/maritime-regional-electrici...

AI summary This section of the regulatory proceeding requests information about IESO-NS's involvement in a Maritime Regional Electricity Cooperation and System Integration Memorandum of Understanding. It asks about IESO-NS's role, impact on planning and forecasting, implications for Nova Scotia's energy import/export capacity, and whether the MOU's outcomes will be reflected in future planning documents.

1 M12916 2 3 4 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 5 6 7 8 IN THE MATTER OF: The PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT 9 10 -and 11 12 IN THE MATTER OF: NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM 13 OPERATOR'S 2026 10-Year System Outlook Report 14 15 16 17 NON-CONFIDENTIA...

AI summary This document is a non-confidential information request submitted to the Director of Regulatory Affairs at IESO Nova Scotia by the Consumer Advocate, seeking responses to questions regarding the 2026 10-Year System Outlook Report by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator. Responses are due by October 9, 2026.

Re: M12916 -Nova Scotia IESO-202610-Year System Outlook Report Following its establishment under the More Access to Energy Act, IESO Nova Scotia is now responsible for the province's power supply planning and resource adequacy assessments,...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate (SBA) reviewed IESO Nova Scotia's 10-Year System Outlook report and found it generally reasonable but noted areas of concern regarding resource adequacy and system coordination. The SBA highlights potential risks for future planning and recommends further consideration by IESO Nova Scotia and the Board.

Submissions Consequently, the SBA respectfully submits that the Board should consider requiring IESO to do the following: - 1. Coordinate with NSPI and other parties to obtain information relevant to system planning, rather than deferring...

AI summary The SBA submits that the IESO should improve coordination with NSPI, develop contingency plans, clarify load forecast criteria, reconsider battery degradation assumptions, and address environmental compliance risks. The submission highlights the need for the Board to ensure transparency and proper division of responsibilities between NSPI and IESO during the transition.

3. RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY STANDARDS COMPLIANCE Responsibility for achieving the RES target of 80% renewable generation by 2030 now rests with IESO-NS.[13](#page-3-2) Appendix A to the 10YSO Report forecasts a surplus of only 3 GWh of renewa...

AI summary The responsibility for meeting the 80% renewable electricity target by 2030 lies with IESO-NS, which faces a limited compliance buffer. The second Green Choice Wind procurement is critical, with an Early Completion Incentive to ensure timely completion. The Industrial Group recommends that IESO-NS provide a status update in its next 10YSO filing regarding progress and compliance risks.

5. COORDINATION WITH NSPI'S TRANSMISSION CAPITAL PLANNING The 10YSO Report's Table 9 includes the Transmission Development Project List, which identifies transmission projects that IESO-NS has determined must be completed over the 10YSO ho...

AI summary The document discusses the need for coordination between IESO-NS and NSPI in transmission capital planning, highlighting that IESO-NS has not yet cross-checked its project list against NSPI's 2026 ACE Plan. The Industrial Group (IG) recommends that IESO-NS confirm coordination with NSPI in its next 10YSO filing and reconcile its transmission needs with NSPI's capital plan to avoid duplication or gaps in investment.

6. INDEPENDENT DEMAND AND RESOURCE ADEQUACY FORECASTING The More Access to Energy Act provides that one of IESO-NS's objects is to "forecast electricity demand and the adequacy and reliability of electricity resources for the Province for...

AI summary The document discusses the need for IESO-NS to develop independent demand and resource adequacy forecasting, as required by the More Access to Energy Act . It highlights concerns about continued reliance on NSPI's load forecasts and suggests that IESO-NS should report on its intentions and timeline for developing independent forecasting capabilities in its next 10YSO filing.

VIA WEB PORTAL & EMAIL Crystal Henwood, Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: M12916 - IESO Nova Scotia - 10-Year System Outlook Rep...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate submits a response to the IESO Nova Scotia 10-Year System Outlook Report for 2026 as part of the regulatory proceeding M12916.

3.4.2.1 The NSPSO system plan will address: - (a) transmission investment planning; - (b) DSM programs operated by EfficiencyOne or others; - (c) NS Power generation planning for existing Facilities, including retirements as well as invest...

AI summary The NSPSO system plan addresses transmission investment, DSM programs, generation planning, new generating facilities, and load transitioning. IESO NS confirmed responsibility for the report, which covers system planning issues, load forecasts, generation resources, and compliance with environmental regulations. Intervenors have filed information requests.

f transmission projects that IESO NS must consider when optimizing customer investments in forward-looking system planning. This lack of coordination could negatively impact system planning generally. In its 2026 ACE Plan Decision, the Boa...

AI summary The document highlights a lack of coordination between NS Power, IESO NS, and the Province in planning for decarbonization and transmission projects, which could impact system reliability and the achievement of 2030 targets. The Board emphasized the need for closer collaboration, but IESO NS has not yet responded to this directive.

D. Large Load Service Requests IESO Nova Scotia has received load interconnection requests for ten proposed projects, mainly commercial and industrial, representing 855 MW of potential new load interconnected by 2029.[18](#page-4-4) Other...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia has received large load interconnection requests totaling 855 MW, which could significantly impact system capacity and reliability. The IESO has not established formal criteria for including these requests in its load forecasts, raising concerns about potential capacity shortfalls. The Consumer Advocate recommends that IESO Nova Scotia review alternative forecasting practices that account for generation and transmission upgrades.