Topic:"Regulatory Oversight" in M11764

for comment prior to being posted for Open Process Review in the September- 29 October 2024 timeframe. The TFSP review of Section 5 and Appendices A and C is still 30 in progress. Date Filed: September 19, 2024 NSPI (NSUARB) IR-12 Page 2 o...

AI summary NSPI submitted the 2024 10-Year System Outlook Report (NSUARB M11764) for Open Process Review in September-October 2024. The TFSP review of Section 5 and Appendices A/C is ongoing, with NSPI responding to NSUARB information requests. Filed September 19, 2024.

901 MW new wind, 182 MW BESS Winter peak load has the highest inertia requirement for stable frequency response. The case dispatches for the peak load, with maximum renewables: • System load 2145 MW (2030 peak as forecast in 2020), includi...

AI summary The document discusses the impact of renewable energy and battery storage on frequency response and RoCoF in Nova Scotia's power system. It highlights the need for FFR as synchronous generation declines and renewable generation increases, referencing NERC's whitepaper on FFR and bulk power system reliability.

1 …it would also appear that NS Power has decided not to pursue engagements with 2 other participants to undertake a study of regional joint dispatch by a single system 3 operator, as directed by the Board in its 2020-2021 FAM Audit decisi...

AI summary NS Power opted to focus on creating an independent system operator (NSIESO) rather than engaging in regional joint dispatch as directed by the Board in its 2020-2021 FAM Audit decision. The Consumer Advocate expressed concern, arguing that NS Power's approach may conflict with regional collaboration. The NSUARB mandated biannual updates on NS Power's efforts to comply with the audit directive.

Page 15 of 16 2024 10-Year System Outlook Report – Rebuttal Evidence Non-Confidential 1 4.0 CONCLUSION 2 3 The SBA closes its submission with a general comment regarding the transition from the Nova 4 Scotia Power System Operator (NSPSO) t...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate (SBA) raises concerns about the transition from the Nova Scotia Power System Operator (NSPSO) to the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (NSIESO) and the potential impact on system planning and reliability. NS Power acknowledges the transition and agrees on the need for clarity and transparency, committing to continue providing the 10-Year System Outlook report until further direction is provided by the NSUARB.

M11764 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF: NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED’s 2024 10-Year System Outlook Report NOTICE OF INTERVENTION OF: CONSUMER ADVOCATE TAKE NOTICE tha...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate intervenes in Nova Scotia Power's 2024 10-Year System Outlook Report proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, representing residential ratepayers. They will address issues raised by the Board and participate in the proceeding, represented by David Roberts, Michael Murphy, and John D. Wilson.

M11764 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED’s 2024 10-Year System Outlook Report EFFICIENCYONE NOTICE OF INTERVENTION TAKE NOTICE that EfficiencyOn...

AI summary EfficiencyOne intervenes in the Nova Scotia Utility Review Board proceeding concerning Nova Scotia Power's 2024 10-Year System Outlook Report. As the electricity efficiency franchise holder under the Public Utilities Act, EfficiencyOne asserts a direct interest in the matter and intends to participate in the hearing.

support the integration of the new generation resource.” 30 31 a) Please identify the projects in Figure 12 which are in Study Group 32 or beyond. 32 b) Please provide a brief narrative regarding the findings of the EMT analyses related to...

AI summary The text contains a regulatory request (IR-12) asking to identify projects in Study Group 32 or beyond and to explain findings from EMT analyses regarding additional equipment requirements, focusing on integration of new generation resources.

y planning to ensure that any needed modifications are incorporated in a timely manner to allow least- cost planning and robust stakeholder engagement in the decision-making process. • Peaking plant regulations. One of the significant poli...

AI summary NSPI's long-term resource plan faces risks due to proposed changes in ECCC's Clean Electricity Regulations (CER), which may allow continued use of emitting generators in peaking capacity. NSPI currently relies on these proposed changes and has not considered alternatives without emitting generation, posing risks if final regulations differ or additional rules are enacted.

uncertainty associated with assessing periods at the end of the planning horizon .") resources may lead to uncertainty regarding the responsible party to identify replacement capacity. The risks highlighted above represent areas which the...

AI summary The SBA highlights uncertainties in NSPI's long-term resource planning, including unclear replacement capacity responsibilities and potential changes in system planning roles with the establishment of NSIESO and NSEB. It urges clarity and transparency during transitions in system planning obligations.

d geothermal system resources to be an emerging technology that it will “monitor” along with small modular nuclear reactors, which have not been demonstrated at production scale. Respectfully, Nova Scotia Power appears to have misapprehend...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate argues that Nova Scotia Power (NSP) underestimated the potential of enhanced geothermal systems and requests the Board to encourage deeper evaluation. They also seek clarification on NSP's hybrid peak scenario, regional dispatch engagement, and energy storage project reductions, as well as assurances for system reliability during dual-outage events.

icing potential and that it intends to install Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) devices on segments of the L8006 transmission intertie which would provide real-time situational awareness of icing conditions. The Board has reviewed the information...

AI summary The Board accepts the 2024 10-Year System Outlook Report and mandates its publication on OASIS. NSPSO plans to install Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) devices on the L8006 transmission intertie to monitor icing conditions. The Energy Reform (2024) Act establishes the NSIESO to enhance system reliability, coordinate power planning, and forecast electricity demand.