Topic:"Renewable Electricity Regulations" in M12247

- The Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) is a Federal Government regulation developed by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to achieve a net zero electricity system in Canada by 2050 - The intent of the regulation is to limit el...

AI summary The Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) are federal regulations aimed at achieving a net zero electricity system in Canada by 2050, with implementation starting in 2035. These regulations apply to all existing and new emitting generation by Nova Scotia Power (NSP) and were developed using ECCC's NextGrid model and integrated into the E3MC economy-wide model for Canada.

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) Roadmap Item 8 - As part of the emerging resources modeled in the Evergreen IRP, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) were included as potential resources for consideration in the future. - There have also been two m...

AI summary The document discusses the inclusion of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in the Evergreen Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) as potential future resources. It highlights legislative updates in Nova Scotia (Bill 404 - Energy Reform 2024 Act) and the Federal Government's SMR Action Plan aimed at promoting SMRs as part of a low carbon future. No immediate IRP update is required, but NS Power will monitor SMR developments.

Hybrid Peak Electrification Scenario Action Item 4b - As part of the electrification study, a hybrid heating electrification profile was assessed: - o Represents the peak load reduction associated with retaining back up heating sources (na...

AI summary A hybrid peak electrification scenario was assessed as part of the Evergreen Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), demonstrating value in reducing system costs and resource capacity requirements. NS Power is committed to participating in further studies led by Net Zero Atlantic to assess the cost and benefits of the hybrid approach, with work continuing into 2025.

PARTIALLY CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 Request IR-3: 2 3 RE: Roadmap Item 2 4 5 (a) Please provide a summary of NS Power's seasonal fuel price forecast through 2030. 6 7 (b) Please provide a discussion of the current operational practi...

AI summary The response to Request IR-3 outlines NS Power's seasonal fuel price forecast through 2030, discusses the dispatch of natural gas, HFO, and LFO based on market prices and environmental policy targets, and refers to an IRP assumptions document for sustaining capital investment in thermal units.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-2: Please provide the Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) contributions by renewable energy source, and the corresponding installed capacity by renewable energy source, for the year 2024. And, please provide th...

AI summary The document outlines requests and responses regarding the Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) contributions and thermal asset generation profiles for 2024, 2030, and 2035. The responses reference the 2025 10-Year System Outlook report and the Evergreen IRP scenario for compliance forecasts and data sources.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 15 outcomes from that process include the benefits the Reliability Intertie provides to the 16 system by enabling the integration of greater levels of intermittent renewable generation. 17 The development o...

AI summary The text discusses the benefits of the Reliability Intertie in integrating intermittent renewable generation, supporting the provincial Clean Power Plan, and minimizing renewable curtailment. It also mentions battery energy storage systems and fast-acting generation as part of a portfolio to support renewable energy integration.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 5 6 7 In section 25 of the regulation, the emitting fleet is exempt from the CER if an "irresistible emergency event" is experienced by the system operator… 8 Please elaborate on the "exemption". Does this...

AI summary The text discusses an exemption under the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) for the emitting fleet during an 'irresistible emergency event' called by the system operator. The exemption ensures grid reliability and safe operation during an outage. The response explains the conditions for the exemption and references specific sections of the CER.

1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Regarding NS Power's plans regarding the addition of thermal combustion turbines. 4 5 (a) Has NS Power had any conversations with CT suppliers to collect updated pricing and 6 timelines for new thermal resources? 7 8 (b...

AI summary The document contains two requests and responses related to NS Power's procurement plans and rate impact analysis. Request IR-1 asks about conversations with CT suppliers regarding thermal combustion turbines, and the response indicates that NS Power has not engaged with suppliers since the NSIESO took over procurement. Request IR-2 asks for an updated rate impact analysis based on the Evergreen IRP, with a reference to another part of the document.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-4: 2 3 Refer to Exhibit N-1, 2025 Evergreen IRP Action Plan and Roadmap update (2025 4 Evergreen IRP) page 10 of 42, regarding the Renewable Electricity Standard (RES). 5 6 Please provide an update on NS Power...

AI summary The text includes two requests (IR-4 and IR-5) related to compliance with the Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) and Clean Electricity Regulations (CER). NS Power is asked to provide updates on RES compliance, details on how its emitting resources are classified under CER, and forecasts of offset purchases for AEL compliance. Responses reference the 2025 10-Year System Outlook report and clarify classification rules for units under CER.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Reference: Extent of new modeling in support of Action Plan update. 4 5 (a) State whether NSP conducted any new capacity expansion or production cost 6 modeling as part of this IRP Action Plan and Roadm...

AI summary The document outlines a request for information regarding the extent of new modeling conducted by NSP in support of an IRP Action Plan and Roadmap update, including how modeling results were used, whether new modeling was conducted post-Clean Electricity Regulations, and whether the update incorporates recent load forecasts and DSM plans.

19 1 2025 M12247 2 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 3 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 4 5 IN THE MATTER OF: An Application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated 2025 Evergreen IRP Action Plan and Roadmap Update 6 7 INFORMATION REQUESTS To:...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued information requests to Nova Scotia Power Incorporated regarding the 2025 Evergreen IRP Action Plan and Roadmap Update, specifically inquiring about the 'current policy' referenced and the anticipated incremental system costs associated with meeting new Clean Electricity Regulations targets.

(902) 422-9663 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) WWW.NATURALFORCES.CA TO: The Nova Scotia Energy Board ("Board") Date: June 24, 2025 RE: M12247 - NS Power: Evergreen IRP Action Plan and Roadmap Update To whom it may conc...

AI summary The letter submitted to the Nova Scotia Energy Board includes formal information requests regarding the Evergreen IRP Action Plan and Roadmap Update. It seeks data on generation capacity, supply mix, wind power and energy storage scenarios, and assumptions used in the IRP analysis for various energy storage technologies.

3.4. Related Matters and Plans Outside of the IRP matter, NSPI has presented forward-looking resource and generation plans in other places, including the Path to 2030 Update, its recent Reliability Intertie Application, and the 2023, 2024,...

AI summary NSPI has presented forward-looking resource and generation plans in various documents, including the Path to 2030 Update and 10-Year System Outlooks, but none of the changes in these plans resulted from resource planning modeling, except for the Evergreen IRP work and an abbreviated modeling effort in the Reliability Tie case.

CA Submission, Re: M12247 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – 2025 Evergreen IRP Action Plan and Roadmap Update, August 19, 2025, page 2. CA Submission, Re: M12247 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – 2025 Evergreen IRP Action Plan and Roadmap Update, August...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate (CA) submission discusses the need for updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) modeling by Nova Scotia Power (NSP) and the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (NSIESO) to ensure efficient resource procurement decisions. NSP indicates that a general rate application (GRA) will be filed in 2025, which will reflect the impact of The Path to 2030 resource plan on rates. NSP also states that it will not update the relative rate impact comparison document from the 2020 IRP at this time, contingent on an updated IRP from the NSIESO.