Topic:"Renewable Energy" in M12685

January 30, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: Green Choice Program – 2025 Reporting Requirements Dear Ms. Henwood: March 10, 2020 amendments to the E...

AI summary The letter discusses the Green Choice Program and its reporting requirements under the Electricity Act, including updates provided by NS Power to the Nova Scotia Energy Board. It references legislative amendments and the role of the Procurement Administrator, Coho.

Section 23 of the GPC Regs says: On or before January 31 of each year, NSPI must provide a report to the Minister and the Board summarizing all of the following actions taken in the previous calendar year regarding the participants and pow...

AI summary Section 23 of the Green Choice Program Regulations requires NSPI to report on actions related to participants and power purchase agreements annually. NS Power reports no activity in 2025, and the Board accepts the report. The Green Choice Program is administered by COHO Climate Advisors, with PPAs approved by the Utility and Review Board. The 2026 ACE Plan indicates some wind farm proponents have signed PPAs.