Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M13048

PHASE 2 TRANSITION STATUS UPDATE Key activities of IESO Nova Scotia's Phase 2 transition included: - Finalizing Phase 2 planning work, assisted by IBM consultants. This included building a recommended implementation roadmap and budget for...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia has completed Phase 2 planning with IBM consultants, including a recommended roadmap and budget for consideration by the IESO Board of Directors in early Q2. The transition to Phase II implementation is pending necessary approvals and funding, with plans to engage the NSEB and stakeholders prior to any submission to the NSEB.

Standard Generation Interconnection Procedures Key activities of IESO Nova Scotia's Standard Generation Interconnection Procedures (SGIP) revisions included: - IESO Nova Scotia has assumed responsibility for key activities under the SGIP,...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia is revising the Standard Generation Interconnection Procedures (SGIP) by assuming key responsibilities, including processing interconnection requests and conducting system studies. An interim agreement with NS Power governs roles and responsibilities, with updates filed in August 2026 and stakeholder engagement expected in Q2 2026/2027.

Fee Recovery Mechanism Key activities of IESO Nova Scotia's fee recovery mechanism included: - IESO Nova Scotia engaged consultants FTI Consulting Inc. ("FTI") and Power Advisory LLC ("Power Advisory") to develop a fee recovery mechanism r...

AI summary The IESO Nova Scotia engaged consultants to develop a fee recovery mechanism and conducted multiple stakeholder engagement sessions. The process included providing reports, presentations, and a draft settlement agreement, culminating in the submission of a Fee Recovery Mechanism Application (M13007) and the initiation of a written hearing proceeding by the NSEB.

CONCLUSION Q1 2026/2027 was IESO Nova Scotia's second full operational quarter since taking on transmission and resource planning activities from Nova Scotia Power in December 2025. Beyond the critical work the organization continued to ad...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia's second operational quarter involved participation in the Revenue Requirement proceeding (M12633), advancing capacity resource procurement, and preparing for the transition of transmission system operations from Nova Scotia Power. The organization emphasizes its commitment to the More Access to Energy Act and delivering value for Nova Scotians.

ort extends beyond matters directly related to a NSEB proceeding, but is provided to assist the Board and interested stakeholders in understanding the status of the transition and related initiatives. As reflected in the report, IESO Nova...

AI summary The report outlines IESO Nova Scotia's progress in establishing operational and regulatory capabilities under the More Access to Energy Act (MAEA). Key achievements include completing Phase 1 Transition, advancing system planning, and submitting regulatory filings such as the 2026/2027 Revenue Requirement application. Upcoming filings include Integrated Resource Planning results under the MAEA.

nteractions for the remainder of fiscal year 2026/2027 pursuant to the MAEA, including: - 1. Filing the results of the Integrated Resource Planning exercise, pursuant to subsection 11(3) of the MAEA; - 2. Submitting IESO Nova Scotia's Annu...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia outlines its regulatory obligations for fiscal year 2026/2027 under the More Access to Energy Act, including submitting Integrated Resource Planning results, Annual Reports, Revenue Requirements, and expenses related to the transition of energy dispatch and grid operations from NS Power to IESO Nova Scotia.