Topic:"Resource Costs" in M12854

lts, IESO Nova Scotia will identify a preferred resource plan, and develop an action plan for post-IRP activities, including identifying target capacity and timing for near-term resource procurements. Report : IESO Nova Scotia will publish...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia will develop an action plan for post-IRP activities, publish a public report on the IRP process, update avoided costs with Efficiency One and the DSMAG, and engage stakeholders using an 'open to all' strategy. Future IRP cadence will be defined, potentially transitioning to a fixed schedule as recommended in the Dunsky report.

ey decisions, (b) are anchored around one 'most likely' base case, (c) represent holistic and distinct possible futures, (d) are vetted by stakeholders, (e) are complemented by targeted sensitivities. Analysis and Conclusion: Modelling res...

AI summary The document outlines the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process, including stakeholder engagement, modeling of resource scenarios, and the role of IESO Nova Scotia in developing a preferred resource plan. It emphasizes updating avoided costs with Efficiency One and the DSMAG, publishing a public report under the MAEA, and aligning with the Dunsky report's recommendations for future IRP cadence.

Questions and Comments - 1. Please confirm whether NS Power or the IESO will be providing updated avoided transmission - & distribution (T&D) costs and whether this will be developed as part of the IRP process? - 2. The IRP study period is...

AI summary Questions focus on the 2026 IRP process, including T&D cost updates, NPV evaluation criteria, DSM modeling expansion, and alignment with 2030 decarbonization targets. E1 recommends treating DSM as a first-order resource and incorporating intermediate DSM levels in the IRP.