Topic:"Regulatory Compliance" in M12524

sites/default/files/2020-04/sm-gen-procedures.pdf) 8 the compliance filings from smaller transmission providers, such as that of Idaho Power, that acts as its own system operator within southern Idaho and eastern Oregon in the United State...

AI summary The text discusses Idaho Power's compliance filing with FERC, detailing its transition to new interconnection practices, including Cluster Study implementation, application requirements, and heatmap maintenance. It also references a figure comparing NS Power's transmission system size with other ISOs in North America.

Methodology For this review, Concentric integrated findings from a detailed review of regional compliance filings, with particular attention to requests for exemptions and modifications from the mandates established under Order 2023 and th...

AI summary Concentric reviewed regional compliance filings and exemptions from Order 2023, analyzing how ISOs, RTOs, and transmission providers in the U.S. and Canada propose to comply. The analysis considers operational, regulatory, and market-based rationales and provides recommendations for adopting or rejecting elements of Order 2023 to improve Nova Scotia's interconnection processes.

Prior to Order 2023, transmission providers only needed to demonstrate "reasonable efforts" to meet study deadlines.[26](#page-10-0) With little to no consequences for missed deadlines, the Commission viewed the reasonable efforts standard...

AI summary The Commission replaced the 'reasonable efforts' standard with financial penalties for transmission providers missing interconnection study deadlines, aiming to improve accountability and process efficiency. Concentric recommends adopting this penalty structure to align with industry best practices and ensure a transparent interconnection process.

8. General 8.1 Applicable Law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of Nova Scotia and Canada applicable therein. Any legal proceedings shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Nova Scotia or the Nova Scotia Energy Board, as...

AI summary This section outlines the legal framework governing the Agreement, including applicable law, invalidity clauses, entire agreement provisions, amendments, waivers, successors, force majeure, notice procedures, prevailing legislation, and execution in counterparts. It emphasizes jurisdiction, enforceability, and legal compliance.

February 12, 2026 Ms. Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12524 – Concentric FERC Order 2023 Report – IES...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) has directed the Independent Energy System Operator of Nova Scotia (IESO Nova Scotia) to respond to Concentric's FERC Order 2023 report and recommendations, outlining whether they are accepted and providing a plan and timeline for implementation.

– Annual Report, November 28, 2025. Development and completion of information tracking systems are expected on a similar timeline, as well as consideration of alternatives to a transmission heat map. Until the SGIP is revised and approved...

AI summary The document discusses the development of information tracking systems and the need for alternatives to a transmission heat map. It also outlines IESO Nova Scotia's interim solution for interconnection processes administration until the SGIP is revised and approved. IESO Nova Scotia will assume responsibility for reporting on interconnection processes under M12174.