Topic:"Renewable Electricity Regulations" in M11108

As with the 2022 Load Forecast, the forecasts developed by third party consultant E3 for 26 space heating and EV load shapes are used. The space heating forecast uses the uptake 27 required to meet stated emission goals over the next 20 ye...

AI summary The 2023 Load Forecast Report highlights the continued growth of heat pump usage in Nova Scotia, driven by incentives and financing options. The forecast estimates a 40% saturation of heat pump usage in 2023, with a significant increase in installations compared to previous forecasts, and assumes full residential saturation by 2050 to meet carbon reduction targets.

ypotheses with DER assets. 22 Through the project about 100 EV smart chargers have been installed, and testing is 23 ongoing to demonstrate the impact of charging and the benefit of utility-managed charging 15 Based on the NRCan 2009 Canad...

AI summary The text discusses the installation of approximately 100 EV smart chargers as part of a project to test the impact of utility-managed charging on the grid. A reference is made to the NRCan 2009 Canadian Vehicle Survey Summary Report for context on vehicle data.

1 events. Two bi-directional chargers have been installed as of December 2022 with 2 additional chargers expected to be installed through 2023. The current installations have 3 been installed at non-residential locations with utility contr...

AI summary The document discusses the installation and performance of bi-directional EV chargers in Nova Scotia, noting that two have been installed by December 2022 with more expected in 2023. These chargers are located at non-residential sites and are used to offset building load. The availability of fleet vehicles is a key factor in determining the capacity factor of these chargers. Charging patterns show higher load during summer and peak usage around 11:00 pm on weeknights, influenced by factors like TOU rates and customer perceptions.

2023 Load Forecast Report REDACTED 1 2 Figure 35: Historical and Projected General Commercial End-Use Intensity 3 (kWh/m2) 4 5 6 7 Supporting data for General commercial end-use intensities is included in Attachment 3. 8 9 For the 2023 Loa...

AI summary The 2023 Load Forecast Report discusses historical and projected general commercial end-use intensity, using baseline data from the EIA 2021 Annual Energy Outlook. Small scale solar and EV load are included in the Miscellaneous category of the General Commercial class. The report highlights growth in the commercial and industrial sectors driven by net-zero emissions goals and electrification programs.

. REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2023 Load Forecast Report Appendix E Page 15 of 21 Forecast Comparison - Commercial The significant changes to the forecast for 2023 are the drop in load between 2023 and 2024 due to the introd...

AI summary The 2023 Load Forecast Report highlights changes in load forecasts across commercial, industrial, energy, and peak categories. Key factors include the introduction of RTR, increased EV consumption in the commercial class, reduced industrial load due to lower forecasts for a large customer, and higher EV penetration impacting peak demand.

1 Request IR-25: 2 3 Page 8 of 8 of Appendix D Forecast Sensitivity Analysis, NS Power states “Other scenarios 4 include the potential development of large-scale hydrogen production in the province. At this 5 time, the effects on the Net S...

AI summary NS Power acknowledges the potential development of large-scale hydrogen production in Nova Scotia but states that current information on its impact on load forecasts is insufficient. They plan to monitor developments and incorporate relevant data in future reports. The response also addresses concerns about the legislative regime for green hydrogen and EverWind Fuels' production goals by 2025.

33.5 33.8 32.1 33.9 36.9 35.6 35.4 32.9 30.4 25.8 27.1 30.9 29.2 28.1 26.8 27.9 25.2 23.3 20.1 20.8 Heating Degree-Day Index 0.95 0.95 0.99 0.98 1.02 0.94 0.85 0.92 0.97 0.99 0.87 0.93 0.80 0.86 0.97 1.03 0.94 1.03 0.95 0.99 Cooling Degree...

AI summary The text provides statistical data on heating and cooling degree-day indexes, along with GHG emissions data and energy use information, primarily for the commercial/institutional sector in Atlantic Canada, with a focus on Nova Scotia. It references a 2023 Load Forecast Report and mentions data exclusions related to electricity production and street lighting.

· Collaboration partner name and address information: The operating name and address information of the academic institution, research institute, for-profit company with which the client has a collaborative agreement. X 5 A 2 · Collaborati...

AI summary The text outlines requirements for reporting collaboration details in the context of the Social Innovation Fund (SIF). It includes information on collaboration partner names, types, start dates, company contributions, and whether the collaboration is directly related to a SIF-funded project. It also mentions intermediary projects supported by SIF.

tion? Please indicate the number of four month positions. 2) Were any co-ops hired to work directly on the SIF-funded project? (2) No ↓ Continue down to the bottom of the Page and Click the button to be taken to the next section of the que...

AI summary The text includes a questionnaire related to the Smart Grid Initiative Fund (SIF), asking about hiring cooperatives and collaborations for the SIF-funded project. It also mentions a redacted section of a 2023 Load Forecast Report and a Smart Grid Semi-Annual Report attachment.