Topic:"Renewable Electricity Regulations" in M12282

2009 “Carbon Regulation: What’s the Most Effective Path?” Solar Today. June 2009. 2009 “Policy Recommendations for the 111th Congress: Tackling Climate Change and Creating a Green Economy.” Prepared by the American Solar Energy Society Pol...

AI summary The document contains a list of references and publications related to energy efficiency, solar energy, and climate change policy from various years. These include reports, proceedings, and policy recommendations focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate action plans.

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AI summary The text discusses the regulation and management of energy programs and policies, including the implementation of the Yukon Energy Program (YBZ), the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LML), and the analysis of benefit-cost (BCD) and clean energy (CDE) initiatives. It also references Nova Scotia Power (NSP) and Mandatory Net Output (MNO) in the context of energy regulation.

Table 1: Summary of EFG Recommendation on Categories for Inclusion in Nova Scotia Jurisdictional Benefit Cost Test Include in “Nova Scotia Impact Type Sub-Category Impacts 8 Test” 9 Notes Reflect updated electric system Utility Electric Al...

AI summary The table outlines the EFG's recommendation on categories for inclusion in the Jurisdictional Benefit Cost Test in Nova Scotia. It specifies which impact types and sub-categories should be included in the test, such as utility system electric and gas costs, non-utility system greenhouse gas emissions, and host customer costs.

Updated NSP Avoided Costs Capacity (time and seasonal U dependent) ($8.70) ($8.70) 8.70 t Generation Should be reflected in Environmental Compliance i Avoided Costs 0 0 0 l Should be reflected in RPS/CES Compliance i Avoided Costs 0 0 0 t...

AI summary The text presents an updated table of avoided costs for Nova Scotia Power (NSP), including capacity, generation, environmental compliance, RPS/CES compliance, market price effects, and transmission capacity. Specific figures and adjustments are outlined, such as the $8.70 and $1.86 values for different cost categories.

2023-2025 Plan (Difference in Carbon Emissions or DICE) can be applied or may be updated to reflect Nova Scotia Power’s updated emissions estimates from the latest integrated resource plan. Reductions of GHG emissions from avoided on-site...

AI summary The text discusses the application of the 2023-2025 Plan (DICE) and the consideration of lifecycle emissions in evaluating decarbonization strategies. It highlights that GHG impact estimates only account for on-site combustion and electric generation, not upstream emissions. Social costs of greenhouse gases are based on Canadian guidance, with a 2% real discount rate. Calculations of avoided GHG benefits are illustrated, noting that carbon price elements are subtracted from fuel costs to avoid double counting.

The Board's responsibility to consider sustainable development and sustainable prosperity under the Energy and Regulatory Boards Act is set out in clause 6(2)(d), which states: In approving or fixing rates, tolls, charges, tariffs, capital...

AI summary The document outlines the Energy and Regulatory Boards Act's requirement for the Board to consider sustainable development and prosperity when approving rates and other matters. It also notes that these terms are not defined in the Act, requiring interpretation. The Act was established by the Energy Reform (2024) Act, which also created the More Access to Energy Act and amended other statutes.