N-1Quarterly Report
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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: IESO Nova Scotia – Quarterly Report Dear Ms. Henwood: This report...
AI summary IESO Nova Scotia submits a quarterly report to the Nova Scotia Energy Board in response to directions under the More Access to Energy Act, relating to its 2025/2026 Revenue Requirement Application (M12412). The report emphasizes transparency during the transition of system operator functions and provides context beyond the revenue proceeding.
Introduction IESO Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit organization established by the MAEA on October 24, 2024, subsisting pursuant to and expressly in accordance with the MAEA. Being a brand-new organization, it is worth reiterating that IESO...
AI summary IESO Nova Scotia, established by the MAEA in 2024, outlines its foundational activities since inception, including hiring leadership, securing infrastructure, and transitioning functions from NS Power. It emphasizes stakeholder engagement and implementation of the MAEA's Phase 1 obligations.
Phase 1 Transition Status Update The Phase 1 transition involved the transfer of system planning, generation interconnection, and energy resource procurement functions from NS Power to IESO Nova Scotia. This transition is substantially com...
AI summary The Phase 1 transition of responsibilities from NS Power to IESO Nova Scotia is substantially complete, with 20 of 21 roles filled, office space secured, and compliance transferred. An amended MOU with NPCC and NERC was executed in April 2026, and no material timeline changes are reported.
OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS IESO Nova Scotia has assumed responsibility for key activities under the Standard Generation Interconnection Procedures (SGIP), including processing interconnection requests and conducting system studies. Interim r...
AI summary IESO Nova Scotia has taken over SGIP responsibilities, is developing a fee/cost recovery mechanism, advancing regulatory compliance, and engaging stakeholders. Interim roles are governed by an agreement with NS Power, with plans for enduring SGIP amendments. A final fee mechanism application to NSEB is targeted for Q2 2026/2027.