Topic:"Stakeholder Engagement" in M11108

1 The Board directs NS Power to evaluate the model’s economic inputs, 2 including the COVID-19 variable and the assumptions and calculations 3 used to assess the impact of DSM, Solar PV, EVs, battery storage, and 4 weather. 5 6 The Board a...

AI summary The NSUARB directs NS Power to evaluate economic inputs in its load forecast model, including COVID-19 impacts, DSM, Solar PV, EVs, battery storage, and weather. It emphasizes stakeholder engagement and recommends refining elasticity assumptions, residential model variables, and housing completion data to improve forecast accuracy.

. 26 • A summary of the Smart Grid and Demand Response projects is provided in 27 Sections 4.4 and 10. 28 • A discussion of the economic inputs, including housing completions and median 29 income, is provided in Section 4.3. 30 4 Ibid, pag...

AI summary NS Power held a stakeholder session on March 31, 2023, discussing updates to the 2023 Load Forecast, including impacts of COVID-19, EV growth, space heating, peak temperature assumptions, renewable-to-retail effects, and small-scale solar trends. The session addressed stakeholder questions about a new system peak set in February 2023.

of 8 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2023 Load Forecast Report Appendix E Page 1 of 21 MARCH 31, 2023 2023 10yr Preliminary Forecast . REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2023 Load Forecast Report Appendix E Page 2 of 2...

AI summary This document outlines the timeline and purpose of the 2023 10-year preliminary load forecast report, including stakeholder engagement and submission to the NSUARB. It provides an overview of the forecast updates and improvements, and sets the stage for feedback and discussion.

ew product this year, report on the $2,000,000 in sales this year. Also note that revenues should also be reported for products that are being licensed out. For cost savings from process innovation, provide an estimate of the percentage of...

AI summary The text outlines reporting requirements for sales, revenue, and cost savings related to process innovation, as well as training activities undertaken by the client, including on-the-job training and co-op programs. It references guidelines from Statistics Canada.

s began on the job 1,951 training? a) Of 1), how many began training directly related to the project? 0 2) Between Jan 2020 and Dec 2020, what is the total number of hours of on the job training 12 provided to employees? a) Of 2), what is...

AI summary The text provides data on training and co-op placements between January 2020 and December 2020, including the number of employees trained, hours of on-the-job training, and expenses incurred. It also asks whether any co-ops were hired specifically for the SIF-funded project.

Residential and Business, Nonprofit and Institutional (BNI) Climate Single Weather Zone Time Horizon 2021- 2045 (25 years) 1.2 Stakeholder Engagement EfficiencyOne engaged stakeholders beginning in the fall of 2018 to encourage input into...

AI summary EfficiencyOne engaged stakeholders starting in the fall of 2018 for the 2019 Electricity Demand Side Management Potential Study. The process included webinars, technical conferences, and multiple review periods to incorporate feedback and improve the study's accuracy and relevance to Nova Scotia.

odelling Scenarios’ Assumptions WebEx Presentation held May 28, 2019 • 2019 Potential Study Technical Conference held July 16, 2019 • Three formal stakeholder review and comment periods: o On March 22, 2019, EfficiencyOne shared draft Pote...

AI summary The document outlines stakeholder engagement activities related to a study on energy efficiency potential in Nova Scotia, including review periods and feedback opportunities with the DSMAG. It also highlights caveats and limitations of the study, particularly regarding program design and measure characterization.

1 Request IR-46: 2 3 General Forecast Report Improvements – The Board Decision of October 31, 2022 Includes 4 the following findings (pp 5-6): 5 6 The Board notes that NS Power has agreed to many of the intervenors’ 7 recommendations and a...

AI summary The Board directed NS Power to implement intervenors' recommendations in the Load Forecast report, including detailed analysis of electrification impacts, new technologies, and weather-normalized calculations. It also encouraged continued stakeholder engagement and early sharing of forecast evaluations.

use natural gas to support peak periods of electric 9 demand, but in combination with other fuels and resources and does not rely on 10 development of expanded pipeline capacity. 11 Q: Should NS Power revise its load forecast to assume tha...

AI summary The text discusses whether NS Power should revise its load forecast considering customer reliance on non-electric backup systems during peak demand. While some customers retain non-electric heating, policy trends and natural gas constraints may limit their ability to maintain such systems. The Board is advised to evaluate energy delivery methods and storage solutions for peak demand, impacting future resource investment strategies.

eview of Nova Scotia Power’s 2020 Integrated Resource Plan,” prepared for the Nova Scotia Consumer Advocate, NSUARB Matter No. M08059, with Paul Chernick, January 2021. “Implementing All-Source Procurement in the Carolinas,” prepared for N...

AI summary The text lists documents prepared for various regulatory matters and docket numbers, including analyses of Nova Scotia Power’s Integrated Resource Plan and procurement strategies. It references entities involved in energy advocacy and regulatory processes, highlighting stakeholder engagement in utility proceedings.

me in the residential model; • adjusting for small scale solar panel installations; • conducting additional sensitivity analyses; and, • incorporating the results from the Smart Grid project. The Load Forecast was adjusted for the RTR load...

AI summary NS Power adjusted the 2023 load forecast by subtracting 14 GWh starting in 2024 but maintained peak forecasts due to legal obligations. Variance in 2022 was attributed to weather, the pandemic, and heat pumps. Intervenors praised NS Power’s forecast improvements but emphasized researching electrification impacts and new technologies like Smart Grid results.

priate because the current sample group charging data shows that EV load demand is variable. Therefore, a better understanding of EV’s effect on peak is needed before results from the sample can be confidently applied to the forecast. The...

AI summary The Board highlights concerns about EV load variability and the need for a low-adoption electrification scenario to assess system needs and DSM benefits. NS Power's load forecast is criticized for not addressing isolated assumption changes, while the Board emphasizes stakeholder engagement for the 2024 Load Forecast Report. Intervenors' recommendations on load forecasting methodology are emphasized.

NSUARH-NSPI Matter No. Mll108 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF : The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S., 1989, c. 380 as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's 2023 Load Forecast Report NOTICE O...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate intervenes in Nova Scotia Power's 2023 Load Forecast Report proceeding under the Public Utilities Act, representing small business interests. The intervention highlights potential impacts on small businesses and seeks stakeholder engagement in the regulatory process.

Matter: M11108 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, RSNS 1989, c.380, as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: NSUARB Matter No. M11108 – Nova Scotia Power Incorporated’s 2023 Load Forecast Report NO...

AI summary Eastward Energy Incorporated requests intervention in a proceeding concerning Nova Scotia Power's 2023 Load Forecast Report under the Public Utilities Act. Eastward, a natural gas distributor, seeks involvement in matters governed by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB).

Ben Havumaki [email protected] Document Number: 303352 FORMAL INTERVENORS CONSUMER ADVOCATE David J. Roberts Counsel Pink Larkin [email protected] 1463 South Park Street, Suite 201 PO Box 36036 Michael Murphy Halifax, Nova...

AI summary The document lists intervenors in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, including consumer advocates, consultants, small business advocates, and Eastward Energy Incorporated, along with their contact details and legal representation.

Document #:303618 Date Filed: May 25, 2023 Synapse (NSPI) Page 17 of 18 1 Request IR-46: 2 General Forecast Report Improvements – The Board Decision of October 31, 2022 Includes the 3 following findings (pp 5-6): 4 The Board notes that NS...

AI summary The Board directed NS Power to improve its Load Forecast by detailing electrification and technology impacts, evaluating economic model inputs (including DSM, Solar PV, EVs, and weather), and enhancing stakeholder engagement. Intervenors' recommendations on weather-normalized values and stakeholder collaboration were emphasized.

he basis for the peak impact per customer 37 (on a TVP tariff) and the number of customers enrolled. 38 39 Request IR-6: 40 41 Reference: Exhibit N-1, Figure 73, p. 94. 42

AI summary The text references the basis for calculating peak impact per customer on a TVP tariff and the number of enrolled customers, citing Exhibit N-1, Figure 73, page 94. It appears to be part of a regulatory analysis related to rate design and customer participation metrics.

ased on Table A1 in each annual report starting with prior year actual 2 Based on Table A2 in 2022 and 2021 Load Forecast reports and in Table A3 in each annual report from 2015 to 2020 and 2023 Document: 308584 -3- The load forecast is a...

AI summary The document emphasizes the critical role of load forecasting in NS Power’s planning and operations, noting past Board concerns about accuracy. It references the 2022 Board Decision (M10569) and stakeholder consultations addressing forecasting methods, including temperature modeling, solar adjustments, and Smart Grid project integration.

priate because the current sample group charging data shows that EV load demand is variable. Therefore, a better understanding of EV’s effect on peak is needed before results from the sample can be confidently applied to the forecast. The...

AI summary The Board emphasizes the need for better understanding of EV load variability and system impacts under low electrification adoption scenarios. It directs NS Power to address RTR service withdrawal concerns and improve stakeholder engagement in load forecasting. The Board also highlights the importance of evaluating DSM benefits and ensuring service reliability during generation shortfalls.