Topic:"Stakeholder Engagement" in M10569

1 - Evaluate the input variables in the residential model and test over a period of 2 time if alternative inputs make the residential model more robust, considering 3 the following: 4 • Given the recent population growth and housing shorta...

AI summary The Board requests NS Power to evaluate and enhance the residential load forecasting model by re-evaluating input variables like housing completions, retail sales, and income indicators, while considering population growth and supply-chain issues. The Board acknowledges intervenor input and urges NS Power to engage stakeholders early in the 2022 Load Forecast process.

Page 13 of 98 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2022 Load Forecast Report REDACTED 1 • A discussion of the economic inputs to the residential model is provided in Section 2 4.3. 3 4 Summary of Stakeholder Consultations 5 6 On Apr...

AI summary NS Power conducted a stakeholder session on April 13, 2022, discussing updates to the 2022 Load Forecast, including impacts of COVID-19, EV forecasts, space heating, peak savings assumptions, and methodology from Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. Stakeholders included NSUARB, Synapse, EfficiencyOne, and others.

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 10 - Year Energy and Demand Forecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) (NSUARB M10569) NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document references a 10-Year Energy and Demand Forecast from the 2022 Load Forecast Report (NSUARB M10569) and NSPI's responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests, though specific details are redacted.

and Demand Forecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) (NSUARB M10569) NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document references the 2022 Load Forecast Report (NSUARB M10569) and NSPI's responses to Consumer Advocate information requests. It highlights demand forecasting and stakeholder engagement processes related to energy planning and regulatory transparency.

and Demand Forecast (2022 Load Forecast Report) (NSUARB M10569) NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document references a 2022 Load Forecast Report (NSUARB M10569) and NSPI's responses to consumer advocate information requests, highlighting regulatory proceedings related to demand forecasting and stakeholder engagement in Nova Scotia's energy sector.

ads and peak load events. If it is not already considered, 7 including wind speed in short-term load forecasts for operational dispatch planning could 8 also improve forecast accuracy. 9 Q: What are your recommendations with respect to the...

AI summary The text recommends improving load forecasting by prioritizing peak loads, using geographically differentiated data, multi-hour temperature averages, and wind speed. It also emphasizes stakeholder engagement in method development. The electrification forecast is deemed credible but requires refinement as policies and technologies evolve.

on 31 weather with respect to peak load for the 2023 Load Forecast Report. The impact 11 M10569, Exhibit N-8, Evidence of John Wilson, July 29, 2022, pages 2-12. DATE FILED: September 26, 2022 Page 17 of 25 2022 Load Forecast Report Rebutt...

AI summary NS Power responds to recommendations regarding weather normalization methods, stakeholder engagement for load forecasting, and addressing electrification gaps. It confirms stakeholder review of weather data methods and plans to incorporate future electrification data into load forecasts.

adjustment to EV load shapes. A request for the information on the benefits and costs of commercial electrification programs was denied as NS Power has not performed such an analysis. Board Findings The Board notes that NS Power has agreed...

AI summary The Board acknowledges NS Power's agreement to intervenors' Load Forecast recommendations but mandates further implementation, including detailed analysis of electrification impacts, economic model evaluations, and stakeholder engagement. NS Power must also refine weather-normalized calculations and consider Canadian-specific elasticity data in future forecasts.

ect to the unresolved status of large infrastructure projects, NS Power is encouraged to maintain communications with those customers to ensure system adequacy. Yours very truly, Richard J. Melanson LL.B. Member Julia E. Clark, LL.B. Membe...

AI summary NS Power is encouraged to maintain customer communication regarding unresolved large infrastructure projects to ensure system adequacy. The document includes signatures from regulatory members and references to EV registration and rebate data sources, along with a document identifier.

adjustment to EV load shapes. A request for the information on the benefits and costs of commercial electrification programs was denied as NS Power has not performed such an analysis. Board Findings The Board notes that NS Power has agreed...

AI summary The Board denied a request for information on commercial electrification benefits and costs due to NS Power's lack of analysis. It directed NS Power to implement intervenor recommendations, improve the Load Forecast model, evaluate economic inputs, and engage stakeholders early in the 2023 Load Forecast process.

ect to the unresolved status of large infrastructure projects, NS Power is encouraged to maintain communications with those customers to ensure system adequacy. Yours very truly, Richard J. Melanson LL.B. Member Julia E. Clark, LL.B. Membe...

AI summary NS Power is urged to maintain customer communication regarding unresolved large infrastructure projects to ensure system adequacy. The letter is signed by Richard J. Melanson and Julia E. Clark, with a copy to Board Counsel S. Bruce Outhouse and interested parties. URLs for EV registration and rebate data are included, along with document number 298717.