Topic:"Renewable Energy" in M12593

DESCRIPTION: This project will design, develop, and implement two new interrelated software solutions in the Energy Control Centre (ECC) to (1) automate the process for tracking independent power producer (IPP) generation, and validate and...

AI summary The project involves developing two new software solutions in the Energy Control Centre (ECC) to automate renewable generation tracking, wind curtailment prioritization, and enhance reporting. It also includes implementing Automatic Generator Controls (AGC) in the NS Power SCADA platform to improve dispatch and control between NS Power and Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The initiative aims to increase efficiency and transparency in managing renewable generation as Nova Scotia's grid expands.

Why do this project? NS Power is anticipating the installation of at least 1,000 MW of procured new wind generation on the system by 2030. This aligns with NS Power's 10 Year System Outlook, which includes the Provincial Clean Power Plan,...

AI summary NS Power is planning to install 1,000 MW of new wind generation by 2030, aligning with provincial and federal renewable energy legislation. This will require changes to the ECC Operations technologies to manage a larger number of independent power producers and improve system stability. The project aims to provide real-time data and automation for managing wind generation, ancillary services, and increased market participants on the Nova Scotia Bulk Electric System.

Why do this project now? New AGC-capable wind farms now have PPAs in place and are nearing completion of interconnection procedures. As reported in the 2025 10-Year System Outlook report Section 3.2, the additions of hundreds of MW are exp...

AI summary New AGC-capable wind farms with PPAs are nearing completion, requiring improved wind management efficiency and transparency to meet decarbonization and renewable energy targets. Natural Resources Canada has provided $2.2 million in funding for this project.

Why do this project this way? The kind of wind management functionality needed to serve this increased integration of IPPs does not currently exist within NS Power, and no commercially available off-the-shelf toolsfor this purpose could be...

AI summary NS Power is developing an in-house solution for wind management due to the lack of commercially available tools that can handle the unique integration of large amounts of wind and renewables in Nova Scotia. The solution will be scalable, flexible, and meet cybersecurity and software development standards.

CI C0053696 ECC Wind Integration Project (NSEB M12593) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 In the Description, NS Power noted that two new software solutions are required to develop 4 automation for tracking "in...

AI summary The document outlines NS Power's response to information requests regarding two new software solutions needed for wind integration. The first solution automates compensation for Independent Power Producers (IPPs), addressing the inefficiencies of current manual processes as IPP contracts grow in number and complexity.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Similar provisions that require the use of an automated system will also be included in 2 PPAs for the Green Choice Program (M11455) and projects prescribed under s. 24 3 (formerly s. 4AA) of the Electricity Act . 4 5 En...

AI summary The text discusses the inclusion of automated system requirements in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for the Green Choice Program and projects under the Electricity Act. It emphasizes the need for enhanced AGC capabilities to manage increased variable renewable energy and reduced thermal generation, necessitating new tools and processes in the CI C0053696 - ECC Wind Integration project.

15 Non-Legacy PPA/Program (with AGC) Output Capacity Per Site (MW) Cumulative Capacity (MW) Total Wind Capacity (MW) Percentage Rate Base Procurement 306 306 917 34% Green Choice Program 262 568 1,179 49% Goose Harbour Lake Wind 168 736 1,...

AI summary The text presents a table summarizing non-legacy power purchase agreements (PPA) and programs with automatic generation controls (AGC), detailing output capacity per site, cumulative capacity, total wind capacity, and percentages. Legacy wind capacity is noted as 611 MW.

CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 Request IR-7: 2 3 In the Description, NS Power noted the following: 4 5 The anticipated growth in the renewable generation with enhanced control 6 capabilities, however, requires a more robust and automated...

AI summary The document requests information about independent power producers (IPPs) connected to the NS Power system, including their capacity, connection details, and Automatic Generator Controls (AGC) requirements. It also asks for projections of IPPs over the next five years and by 2030, as well as plans for upgrading non-AGC IPPs.

CI C0053696 ECC Wind Integration Project (NSEB M12593 NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests

AI summary The document references the CI C0053696 ECC Wind Integration Project and NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests under matter number M12593. It involves regulatory proceedings related to wind energy integration and information disclosure.

REDACTED C0053696 NSEB IR-7 Attachment 1 Page 1 of 2 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) IPP Туре Capacity Summer (MW) Capacity Winter (MW) Interconn. Voltage (Volts) Connection Feeder Number Transmission or Distribution Connected...

AI summary The document contains a table listing information about an Independent Power Producer (IPP) with a wind energy capacity of 0.02 MW in both summer and winter, connected to the distribution system at 12470 volts. Automatic Generation Controls (AGC) are not enabled for this connection.

Active Transmission Interconnection Requests Publish Date: 2026-01-08 Queue Order T/D/U IR# Request Date County MW Summer MW Winter Interconnection Point Type Inservice date Revised Inservice date Status Service Type IC Identity T 718 2023...

AI summary The document lists active transmission interconnection requests in Nova Scotia as of January 8, 2026, including details such as the type of energy generation, interconnection points, and statuses of each request. These requests cover various renewable energy sources like wind and solar, along with battery energy storage systems (BESS).

CI C0053696 ECC Wind Integration Project (NSEB M12593) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests

AI summary This document outlines NSPI's responses to information requests related to the ECC Wind Integration Project under NSEB M12593. It provides details on the project and related regulatory matters.

CI C0053696 ECC Wind Integration Project (NSEB M12593) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests

AI summary This document outlines NSPI's responses to information requests from the NSEB regarding the ECC Wind Integration Project. It is part of the regulatory proceeding M12593 and involves details about the integration of wind energy into the electricity system.

CI C0053696 ECC Wind Integration Project (NSEB M12593) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests

AI summary This document outlines NSPI's responses to information requests from the NSEB regarding the ECC Wind Integration Project. It pertains to the regulatory proceeding identified as NSEB M12593.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 situation persists, the System Operator will use the automated wind curtailment solution to 2 identify and track stages for legacy wind farm manual curtailment, ensuring they are 3 performed on an equitable and non-discr...

AI summary The document discusses the implementation of an automated wind curtailment solution to ensure equitable and non-discriminatory manual curtailment for legacy wind farms. It also mentions that AGC functionality is a technical requirement for wind farm interconnection customers, and that all expected costs for the automated solution are included in the CI C0053696 ECC Wind Integration Project application.

CI C0053696 ECC Wind Integration Project (NSEB M12593) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests

AI summary This document contains NSPI's responses to information requests from the NSEB regarding the ECC Wind Integration Project. It outlines technical and procedural details related to the integration of wind energy into the power grid.

CI C0053696 ECC Wind Integration Project NSEB IR-17 Confidential Attachment 1 has been removed due to confidentiality. CI C0053696 ECC Wind Integration Project (NSEB M12593) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests

AI summary The document pertains to NSPI's responses to information requests from the NSEB regarding the ECC Wind Integration Project, with a confidential attachment removed. It is part of a regulatory proceeding under NSEB M12593.

sign, development and deployment of a customized solution that meets NS Power's unique need to integrate such high wind volume with advanced control capabilities. [Exhibit N-1, p 3] Document: 328182 The proposed capital expenditure relates...

AI summary NS Power is proposing a capital expenditure to install two software solutions to automate the management of independent power producers (IPPs), particularly wind IPPs, to meet Provincial and Federal renewable energy legislation. The automation is required under the Green Choice Program and the PPA, and will assist the System Operator in managing wind generation and system stability.

ification. NS Power explained that this solution will integrate data from various systems to support automated decision making related to curtailment events. The key functions of solution two include: - Monitoring overall system generation...

AI summary NS Power outlines a solution to integrate data from various systems for automated decision-making during curtailment events. The solution includes monitoring, automating curtailment calculations, and providing reporting and audit capabilities. NS Power also provides projections on new wind generation capacity and clarifies the scope of the AGC capability.

that this project is not driven by efficiency considerations, but by the fact that the proposed technology upgrade was the only feasible option to support the expected growth in renewable generation. In response to IR-8 and IR-13, NS Power...

AI summary NS Power explains that a technology upgrade is necessary to manage renewable generation growth, replacing manual curtailment processes with automation. The Board approves the project's costs and requests progress updates. The automation aims to improve fairness, transparency, and efficiency in curtailment management and back-office operations.

Request IR-1: - In the Description, NS Power noted that two new software solutions are required to develop - automation for tracking "independent power producer (IPP) generation, and validate and reconcile - transactions for renewable gene...

AI summary NS Power is requesting clarification on the need for two new software solutions related to tracking independent power producer generation and managing wind curtailment. The request includes explanations of the software's functions, current operational processes, limitations of existing systems, and any applicable regulatory requirements.

Request IR-4: - Please explain how the proposed automation system correlates to the Evergreen IRP and NS - Power's progress to the 2030 renewable electricity target.

AI summary The text requests an explanation of how the proposed automation system relates to the Evergreen Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Nova Scotia Power's progress toward the 2030 renewable electricity target.

Request IR-5: - In the Description, NS Power noted that "The solutions will be designed to integrate the anticipated - new renewable generation projects in development and planned in Nova Scotia and be scalable - to support the management...

AI summary The document asks NS Power whether its program for integrating new renewable generation is limited to wind or can also apply to other types such as solar, tidal, and biomass. It requests clarification on the scope and rationale of the program's applicability.

Request IR-7: - In the Description, NS Power noted the following: - The anticipated growth in the renewable generation with enhanced control capabilities, however, - requires a more robust and automated system to ensure that planned and ex...

AI summary NS Power is requesting information on independent power producers (IPPs) connected to its system, including their capacity, connection details, and Automatic Generator Controls (AGC) requirements. It also seeks details on future IPPs, the management of non-AGC IPPs, and a cost-benefit analysis of the AGC system.

Request IR-13: - In Why do this project, NS Power noted that "All wind generation (legacy or new) must be dispatched efficiently and in a fair and equitable manner in line with the terms of each PPA. The presence of AGC now enables dynamic...

AI summary NS Power is being asked to explain how it ensures fair treatment of legacy and new IPPs in dispatch and curtailment, whether faster automatic systems may lead to less curtailment for new generators, and how non-wind IPPs are managed with potential automation.

M12593 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED (NS Power) for Approval of a Capital Item: CI C0053696 – ECC Wind Integration NON-CONFIDE...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has requested detailed explanations from NS Power regarding two new software solutions needed for managing renewable energy generation and wind curtailment, including their functions, current operational processes, and any applicable regulatory requirements.

and processes and procedures. 4. Please explain any regulatory requirements and restrictions that may apply to the proposed automation system, such as those from FERC, NERC, NPCC, Revenue Canada, etc. In the Description, NS Power noted tha...

AI summary The document discusses the need for an automated system to manage Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and integrate new renewable generation projects, aligning with the Evergreen Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Nova Scotia Power’s 2030 renewable electricity targets. It also addresses the current manual procedures for legacy wind generation and scalability of the proposed system.

anual operating, reporting, and transactional procedures for the management of legacy wind generation in Nova Scotia are sufficient for smaller capacities of generation with limited control features.” 1. Please explain whether it is a mand...

AI summary The document discusses the management of legacy wind generation in Nova Scotia, the integration of independent power producers (IPPs) with an automation system, and the requirements for AGC (Automatic Generator Control) capabilities. It also requests information on current and projected IPPs, their capacities, and the cost-benefit analysis of implementing an AGC system.

sign, development and deployment of a customized solution that meets NS Power's unique need to integrate such high wind volume with advanced control capabilities. [Exhibit N-1, p 3] Document: 328182 The proposed capital expenditure relates...

AI summary NS Power is proposing a capital expenditure for software solutions to automate the management of independent power producers (IPPs), particularly to handle increased wind energy generation by 2030. This automation is required under the Green Choice Program and the Power Purchase Agreement to support system stability and efficient settlement processes.

ification. NS Power explained that this solution will integrate data from various systems to support automated decision making related to curtailment events. The key functions of solution two include: - Monitoring overall system generation...

AI summary NS Power outlined a solution for managing curtailment events by integrating data from various systems to support automated decision-making. The solution includes monitoring system generation, load, and dispatch, automating curtailment calculations, and providing detailed reporting and audit capabilities. NS Power also addressed questions regarding the capacity of new wind generation IPPs and the scope of the proposed AGC capability.

that this project is not driven by efficiency considerations, but by the fact that the proposed technology upgrade was the only feasible option to support the expected growth in renewable generation. In response to IR-8 and IR-13, NS Power...

AI summary NS Power explains that the proposed technology upgrade is necessary to support renewable generation growth, not for efficiency. The upgrade will automate curtailment processes, improve fairness and transparency, and assist back-office functions. The Board approves the project's costs and directs NS Power to file project updates.

Chief Operating Officer NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: ECC Wind Integration Project CI Number: C0053696 Date: December 1, 2025 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization X Unfor...

AI summary The ECC Wind Integration Project, with a total estimated cost of $4,428,335, was originally included in the 2025 ACE Plan as a project under $1,000,000. The project has undergone budget approvals and authorization for overspending, with final approval granted by the Nova Scotia Energy Board on February 26, 2026.