102117Responses to Stakeholder TOR Feedback - IESO
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The term "sustainable" is used throughout the ToR, including in two separate IRP objectives. We understand that the term is used in section 2(e) of the More Access to Energy Act, but the ToR would benefit from a definition of the term, giv...
AI summary The document discusses the need for clearer definitions of terms like 'sustainable' and 'integrated electricity system' in the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). It also raises concerns about the placement of an objective related to updating avoided cost calculations for demand-side resources, suggesting it should be moved or rephrased to align with statutory requirements under the More Access to Energy Act.
SOLAR NOVA SCOTIA Question/Comment Response SNS would appreciate it if stakeholder feedback on the ToR, and during subsequent steps in the IRP process, were made available to all stakeholders for transparency. Yes, stakeholder feedback wil...
AI summary SNS requests greater transparency in stakeholder feedback during the IRP process and suggests aligning the definition of 'energy resources' with the More Access to Energy Act. IESO Nova Scotia clarifies that the definition in the MAEA does not limit resource types but provides examples. SNS also raises concerns about the 2026 IRP's potential to re-scope or re-weight energy resources, particularly at the distribution level, and calls for additional stakeholder consultation.
Objectives We appreciate that the listed objectives of the IRP recognize sustainability as a core system need, along with reliability and cost effectiveness. We also appreciate that the listed objectives recognize the need to support the s...
AI summary The text emphasizes aligning the IRP's objectives with sustainability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, referencing the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act and the More Access to Energy Act. It discusses the need to define 'sustainable' in the TOR, citing statutory definitions from the More Access to Energy Act and suggesting broader clarification if needed.
Evaluation Criteria We agree that evaluation criteria should be designed to identify least-cost resource planning options, but we also agree that identifying least-cost options should not be the sole objective of NS IESO integrated resourc...
AI summary The text supports the NS IESO's integrated resource planning approach, emphasizing least-cost options while advocating for broader evaluation criteria aligned with sustainability and GHG reduction goals. It endorses stakeholder consultation on a proposed scorecard method but requests further details before commenting on its use.
• Process - o Operating Costs : NRStor is encouraged by IESO-NS's proposal in the draft ToR to include operating and maintenance costs in addition to capital costs when evaluating existing and candidate resources, as directed by M12412. -...
AI summary NRStor recommends including operating costs in resource evaluations, advocating for technology-neutral grid service criteria, enhanced stakeholder transparency, targeted outreach to energy storage developers, and adopting a Societal Cost Test (SCT) to align with provincial climate goals. These proposals aim to improve the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process and ensure alignment with the Clean Power Plan and More Access to Energy Act.
RE: Written Feedback on 2026 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Draft Terms of Reference (ToR) Please see below Solar Nova Scotia (SNS)'s written feedback on the draft Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 2026 IESO-NS Integrated Resource Plan (IRP...
AI summary Solar Nova Scotia (SNS) requests transparency in stakeholder feedback during the 2026 IESO-NS IRP process and recommends explicitly defining 'energy resources' in the ToR using the More Access to Energy Act (MAEA) definition, which includes demand-side management, storage, and other resources.