Topic:"Regulatory Oversight" in M12725

1.0 INTRODUCTION The Nova Scotia Wholesale Electricity Market (Wholesale Market) was opened to competition effective February 1, 2007. At that time, the Nova Scotia Wholesale Electricity Market Rules, which define the rights and obligation...

AI summary The document outlines the history and structure of the Nova Scotia Wholesale Electricity Market and the Renewable to Retail (RTR) Market, including regulatory changes and reporting requirements directed by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) and its successor, the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB). It references specific Market Rules and Board letters that define the scope and operation of the markets.

M07951, Nova Scotia Power Inc. System Operator 2016 Wholesale Market Report, NSUARB Letter, June 29, 2017. 1 dispute and whether settled or still outstanding. 2 3 9. A general description of activities under Chapter 3 of the Market Rules -...

AI summary The document outlines the NSPSO's 2016 Wholesale Market Report, including questions about reliability audits, outage management systems, and implementation of market rules. It also references a Board order requiring the inclusion of an RTR market report and semi-annual updates starting in 2018. A later filing in 2026 notes the discontinuation of the last annual report filed in 2025.

4 M09851, NSUARB letter, October 2, 2020. 1 2.0 OATT STANDARDS OF CONDUCT REVIEW 2 3 Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power or Company) confirms that it has completed a review and 4 revision of the Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) Standard...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) has completed a review and revision of the Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) Standards of Conduct (SoC) supporting documents OATT SoC-001 through 006 for 2025. A web-based annual training and certification was implemented in 2023. The NSEB provided specific directions regarding SoC-001, including adding a 90-day timeline for new employees and updating cross-references. SoC-001 was revised and submitted to the NSEB on June 03, 2025.

4 Applicant Application Date Class/Classes of Market Participation (Market Rules 2.1.2) There were no applicants as of December 31, 2025 12 Licensed Retail Supplier Customer 1 6.0 WHOLESALE AND RENEWABLE TO RETAIL MARKET ADVISORY 2 COMMITT...

AI summary The document outlines the structure and history of the Wholesale and Renewable to Retail Market Advisory Committee (WRTRMAC), including its activation in 2013, rebranding in 2016, and its current membership composition, which includes representatives from various entities such as NSPSO, NS Power, and independent generators.

OATT Standards of Conduct (SoC) Nonconformance Report Document Number: OATT-SoC-004 Issue Date: October 2017 Last Reviewed: November 20, 2024December 8, 2025

AI summary This document is a nonconformance report related to the OATT Standards of Conduct, issued in October 2017 and last reviewed on December 8, 2025. It outlines issues related to compliance with the Standards of Conduct by Nova Scotia Power Inc. and other relevant entities.

OATT Standards of Conduct (SoC) Nonconformance Report Revision Prepared by Reason for change October 17, 2017 – rev 1 Dave Kelly Issued. October 4, 2018 – rev 2 Nicole Mosher Annual review September 20, 2019 – rev 3 Nicole Mosher Annual re...

AI summary This document outlines the history of revisions to the OATT Standards of Conduct (SoC) Nonconformance Report, including the individuals responsible for each revision and the reasons for changes. The document is approved by Natasha Flynn, the Chief Compliance Officer, with signature dates in 2024 and 2025.

OATT Standards of Conduct (SoC) Corrective Action Status Log Document Number: OATT-SoC-005 Issue Date: October 2017 Last Reviewed: November 20, 2024December 8, 2025

AI summary This document, titled 'OATT Standards of Conduct (SoC) Corrective Action Status Log,' was issued in October 2017 and last reviewed on December 8, 2025. It tracks corrective actions related to the Standards of Conduct under the Ontario Energy Board (OATT).

6.0 DIRECT APPLICABILITY LIST Title Name Manager Costing & Rates Voytek Grus Sr. Costing & Rates Analyst Erick Too Specialist Regulatory Lana Myatt Manager Emerging Technology and Funding Karynne Munroe Manager Regulatory Annie Beth Sampso...

AI summary This section lists the names and titles of individuals and teams involved in regulatory and operational functions at Nova Scotia Power Inc., including roles in costing, rates, regulatory affairs, grid modernization, and SCADA systems.

Number: OATT-SoC-006 Title Name Sr. Manager Reliability Work Execution Keith O'Callaghan Manager Damian Daniels Manager Katelin Spence Director Regional Operations Paul Warren Operations Manager Eastern Territory Paul Breski Operations Man...

AI summary This document outlines the organizational structure of Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI), including key personnel and their roles. It also details revisions made to align with the NSPI Org Chart in February, March, and December 2025, authorized by Natasha Flynn, Chief Compliance Officer.

sing from the 2022 NPCC audit. NS Power also discussed its reliability planning and outage management requirements under the Market Rules and noted it was not aware of any outstanding issues in 2025. Finally, the report noted that the syst...

AI summary NS Power presented its 2025 Wholesale and Renewable to Retail Market Report, discussing reliability planning, outage management, and the transition of the system operator function from NS Power to IESO Nova Scotia. The Board accepted the report and directed NS Power to continue reporting on NPCC audits in future reports.