Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12959

3rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street TEL 902-424-1332 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6 Mailing Address PO Box 1692, Unit M Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3S3 FAX 902-424-3919 TF [1-833-809-0040](mailto:[email protected]) [email protected] nserbt.c...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) has requested approval for a $4,392,251 capital expenditure to refurbish Lingan Unit 2 (LIN2) for power system security through 2025 into winter 2026. The Board reviewed the application and approved a confidentiality request submitted by NS Power regarding one of the Information Requests.

espite the BESS and Wreck Cove resources, due to increasing system demands LIN2 will still need to be operated through winter 2029/2030 to maintain the planning reserve margin under NPCC requirements. The Board understands the transition o...

AI summary Despite the BESS and Wreck Cove resources, LIN2 will need to be operated through winter 2029/2030 to maintain the planning reserve margin. The Board acknowledges the transition of reliability functions from NS Power to IESO Nova Scotia under the More Access to Energy Act and approves the LIN2 2025/26 Capacity Requirement project to ensure firm capacity and reliability.

INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Lana Myatt Manager, Regulatory Capital Nova Scotia Power Incorporated 1223 Lower Water Street Halifax, NS B3J 3S8 E-mail: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) From: Board Staff Nova Scotia Energy B...

AI summary This document is an information request from the Nova Scotia Energy Board to Lana Myatt of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, asking for responses by August 26, 2026. The request is issued by Board Staff with contact details provided for follow-up.

Request for Confidentiality Pursuant to Rule 12 of the Board Regulatory Rules, NS Power requests partial confidential treatment of IR-1. NS Power's support for its request is provided below in accordance with Rule 12(4):

AI summary NS Power is requesting partial confidential treatment of IR-1 under Rule 12 of the Board Regulatory Rules, citing support for its request as outlined in Rule 12(4).

3rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street TEL 902-424-1332 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6 Mailing Address PO Box 1692, Unit M Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3S3 FAX 902-424-3919 TF [1-833-809-0040](mailto:[email protected]) [email protected] nserbt.c...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) has requested approval for a $4,392,251 capital expenditure to refurbish Lingan Unit 2 (LIN2) for winter capacity needs through 2025 into winter 2026. The Board reviewed the application and approved a confidentiality request related to the information request.

espite the BESS and Wreck Cove resources, due to increasing system demands LIN2 will still need to be operated through winter 2029/2030 to maintain the planning reserve margin under NPCC requirements. The Board understands the transition o...

AI summary Despite existing resources like BESS and Wreck Cove, LIN2 will need to remain operational through winter 2029/2030 to meet planning reserve margin requirements under NPCC. The Board acknowledges the transition of reliability functions from NS Power to IESO Nova Scotia and the reduced reserve margins since 2023. The LIN2 2025/26 Capacity Requirement project was approved for $4,392,251 to ensure reliability.

LIN2 2025/26 Capacity Requirement project was necessary to provide firm capacity for the 2025/26 fall and winter season. Accordingly, the Board approves the project in the final amount of $4,392,251. The Board considers LIN2 to present a u...

AI summary The Board approved the LIN2 2025/26 Capacity Requirement project for $4,392,251 to ensure firm capacity during the fall and winter seasons. The decision was based on the need for cold reserve due to forced outages and limited import opportunities. The Board emphasized the importance of ongoing visibility on LIN2's expenses and directed NS Power to continue submitting LIN2 Cl projects as Winter Capacity Requirement applications.

N2. Accordingly, the Board directs NS Power to continue to submit for Board approval any LIN2 Cl projects, collectively, as a Winter Capacity Requirement project application, until directed otherwise. Furthermore, in its decision dated Jun...

AI summary The Board has directed NS Power to continue submitting LIN2 Cl projects as a Winter Capacity Requirement project application until otherwise directed. NS Power requested approval to include $1,331,000 in operating costs for LIN2 in its 2025 regulated net income and return on equity calculation, which the Board approved as reasonable.