Topic:"Renewable Electricity Regulations" in M03413

1 2.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND 2 - 3 In 2007, NSPI conducted a market solicitation for renewable energy. The Company's renewable - 4 energy procurement process was reviewed by the Board which offered the following conclusions - 5 in a letter to...

AI summary In 2007, NSPI conducted a renewable energy procurement process reviewed by the Board, which concluded that the process met the RES requirements. The Board highlighted that NSPI oversubscribed the RES target, used threshold considerations to evaluate proposals, and included performance measures in the PPAs.

1 3.0 COMMERCIAL TRANSACTION 2 3 The transaction between NSPI and 324 NSL represents an asset purchase and payment for 4 development costs. 324 NSL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Emera Inc. NSPI acquired all of 5 the Project assets direct...

AI summary NSPI acquired Project assets from its affiliate 324 NSL, retaining the right to license the assets back for operation and maintenance. The transaction allows NSPI flexibility in meeting RES compliance while preserving project benefits for customers. The structure supports achieving compliance through other projects if needed.

ll have the meaning set forth in section 12.5(a). ecoENERGY for Renewable Power Program - means the ecoENERGY for Renewable Power Program established and administered by the Government of Canada. Emission Reductions - mean those benefits r...

AI summary The text defines key terms related to the ecoENERGY for Renewable Power Program and Emission Reductions under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). It outlines the scope of emission reductions, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other specific air emissions, and clarifies that Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) include various benefits related to these reductions.

Facilities Study Infra-Structure Report System Description From: Stephane Desdunes [mailto:stephaned@skypower,com] Sent: Friday, September 04,20095:04 PM To:CHARLTON,JOHN Cc: Mohammad Amjad; Cory Basil Subject: Final Comments for Draft Fac...

AI summary This document contains final comments from SkyPower Corp. regarding the Draft Facility Study Digby (IR 141). Key issues include environmental approval processes, transmission line route details, active power control requirements, changes in DVAR compensation, and security deposits for engineering and procurement agreements.

Chronology of Major Events for the Digby Wind Project Date Event Parties Explanation / Significance ments Docu for the Glen Dhu project closed mber mercial W expected by Dece m construction of the project, co M operation for 20 March W) ex...

AI summary The document outlines a chronology of major events for the Digby Wind Project, including the release of the Renewable Energy Regulations by Nova Scotia in October 2010, which included a revised Renewable Energy Standard requiring 25% renewable energy by 2015.

REDACTED Digby Wind Project UARB IR-1 Attachment 21 Page 110 of 254 19 Appendix_5 Post_IR141 Dynamic: SVC Option

AI summary The document discusses the Post-IR141 Dynamic SVC Option as part of the REDACTED Digby Wind Project UARB IR-1 Attachment 21, focusing on technical aspects related to the Static Var Compensator (SVC) in the context of the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB) proceedings.

Transforming our current electricity mix to one that is more local and green is important to our future energy security. The Government of Nova Scotia has set ambitious targets for generating more electricity from renewable sources, as wel...

AI summary Nova Scotia aims to increase renewable energy production to 25% by 2015 and 40% by 2020, supported by conservation and efficiency programs. The province has established ambitious greenhouse gas emission targets and relies on renewable resources such as wind, tidal, and biomass to achieve these goals. Efficiency Nova Scotia was created to manage demand-side management programs and reduce electricity consumption.

Citation 1 These regulations may be cited as the Renewable Electricity Regulations .

AI summary The text establishes that the regulations in question are officially cited as the 'Renewable Electricity Regulations', indicating their formal designation within the regulatory framework.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-4: 18 (b) The Project will qualify for inclusion in the Company's 2013 RES portfolio under Section 19 6 of the Regulations Respecting Renewable Electricity made by the Governor in Council 20 under Section 5 of...

AI summary The text discusses the qualification of a project for inclusion in the Company's 2013 Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) portfolio under the Electricity Act. It outlines the requirement for load serving entities to supply renewable low impact electricity equal to at least 10% of their total sales annually, with specific provisions for NSPI to meet this standard through independent power producers or its own renewable generation facilities.

DIGBY WIND POWER PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Environmental Assessment and Residual Effects Subsequent to the 2008 bird, terrestrial and aquatic field surveys, some turbine locations were changed as a result of stakeholder input and ad...

AI summary The Digby Wind Power Project has adjusted turbine locations based on stakeholder input and added project lands. Additional surveys may be needed to identify environmental constraints prior to construction. Geotechnical testing will be conducted with minimal environmental impact, using existing right-of-ways and supervised by engineers.

The effective mapping and avoidance of natural habitat hosting vascular plant species of conservation concern during facility layout design, including site-specific vegetation and wetland surveys (if required), micrositing of turbines and...

AI summary The project's environmental effects are expected to be minimal due to careful planning, including habitat preservation, archaeological follow-up, and mitigation measures. Clearing activities will be limited, and residual effects will be managed through standard mitigation strategies.

Environmental Assessment and Residual Effects l able 5.10 Summary of Potential _ , ti 4 i i i i e a Significance Criteria for Adverse Effect 1 Potential Interaction Potential Effect Mitigation Geographic Extent Magnitude Duration/ Frequenc...

AI summary The text discusses the environmental assessment and residual effects of the Digby Wind Power Project, focusing on potential interactions with birds and other wildlife. It outlines mitigation measures such as minimizing lighting and using tubular steel towers to reduce bird collisions, as well as monitoring programs to assess the impact on wildlife.

Environmental Assessment and Residual Effects Summary of 1 Stential Sign ifican ce Cri se Eff teria Potential Interaction Potential Effect Mitigation Geographic Extent Magnitude Duration/ Frequency Reversibility Ecological Context Residual...

AI summary The environmental assessment discusses the potential effects of the Digby Wind Power Project, including visual impacts, lighting, shadow flicker, and effects on property values and tourism. Mitigation measures are outlined, and residual effects are assessed as minor or negligible.

- .4 CSA A23.1/A23.2, Concrete Materials and Methods of Concrete Construction/Methods of Test for Concrete. - .5 CAN/CSA G164-M92 Hot Dip Galvanizing of Irregularly Shaped Articles

AI summary The text lists standards related to concrete materials and construction methods, including CSA A23.1/A23.2 and CAN/CSA G164-M92, which pertain to concrete construction and hot dip galvanizing of irregularly shaped articles.

E. Non..Land Assets Acquired through Interwind Corp. (formerly SkyPower Corp..): I_D_o_c_u_m_·en_t_N_·.~_: _e· . ] ''p_a_rt_i_~S_·: I_Da_·. - - Document Name Date Parties Geotechnical Investigation, Final Report June 3, 2009 Strum Environm...

AI summary This section of the regulatory proceeding outlines various documents and contracts related to the acquisition of non-land assets by Interwind Corp. (formerly SkyPower Corp.), including geotechnical investigations, construction contracts, environmental assessments, and other related agreements.

his is lower than the 2008 PPA between NSPI and Skypower. [Exhibit N-1, p. 25] [125] NSPI summarized the advantages which, in its view, would result in benefits to ratepayers if the DWP is approved: NSPI's investment in the Project will co...

AI summary NSPI argues that approving the DWP project will add 30 MW of wind generation, contribute to RES compliance, and provide cost savings to customers. The project's costs are lower than the original PPA, and revised NPV and levelized energy costs further support its economic benefits.

Document: 182595 Date Filed: Oct. 14/10 Page 6 of 12 1 iii. As the performance security under the PPA defined as Excluded Asset under an is 7 latest layout. If not the latest layout, will the new layout have any impact on the 8 estimated w...

AI summary The text contains questions and concerns regarding the performance security under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), wind farm energy production, turbine manufacturer approaches, wind management losses, and the Wake Effect's impact on energy output and factors related to it.

3 By this Application, Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) seeks approval from the Utility and 4 Review Board (UARB, Board) for four capital work orders: CI 39323, Digby Wind 5 Project, CI 39626, Digby Wind Project Substation, CI 39627, Digby Wi...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) seeks approval for a 30 MW wind energy project, including several affiliate transactions. The project aims to meet the 2013 Renewable Energy Standard and includes the acquisition of assets from 3240383 Nova Scotia Limited and construction work under an existing contract with EUS. No evidence has been filed by parties other than NSPI.

1 non-compliance and, quite frankly, it's just our practice and policy and 2 desire to comply with the laws and regulations. So we work hard to do 3 that. 4 5 The Digby project is only one example of the hard work that we've done 6 to ensu...

AI summary The speaker emphasizes the importance of compliance with regulations and highlights the Digby project as an example of efforts to ensure compliance. The project is described as economically viable, supported by the community, and beneficial for customers through eco-energy credits. The speaker asserts that the project's price is reasonable and among the lowest costs for renewable electricity in the province.

1 financial analysis using a midpoint between the PPA annual production and the 2 P50 level of production assumed in NSPI's Application. 3 4 3. Recalculate the 2008 PPA price to include the incremental energy rate in the PPA. 5 NSPI has fi...

AI summary The document discusses financial recalculations related to a PPA, including adjustments to O&M costs and project economics, resulting in improved NPV and lower levelized costs. These changes were made in response to previous requests and are based on revised calculations submitted by NSPI.

rvice to Nova Scotia 35 Power, not a service out of charity but a service out of good 36 business and necessity. It saw a need for Nova Scotia Power to 37 have a mechanism for compliance with the RES. 39 Our company operates in compliance...

AI summary The text discusses the importance of compliance with the Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) by Nova Scotia Power and Emera's involvement in ensuring that compliance. It emphasizes the need for the Board to base its decision on sworn testimony and evidence provided by NSPI, rather than casual summaries. The Consumer Advocate highlights that costs from construction contracts must meet Code standards to be included in the rate base and recovered from ratepayers.