Topic:"Stakeholder Engagement" in M12524

… as the NSEB may appreciate, IESO Nova Scotia is in its early stages of formation and is working expeditiously to implement its mandate under the More Access to Energy Act (Nova Scotia) (the "Act"). It is foreseeable that further revision...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia is in the early stages of formation and will revise interconnection processes documentation to reflect its role under the More Access to Energy Act. It plans to consult stakeholders and submit revisions to the NSEB by the end of 2026, potentially earlier. This process will occur alongside or after a Board review of Concentric's report in Matters M10905 and M12174.

blishing a modifiable course for Nova Scotia. In keeping with that guidance, NS Power submits that the proposed NU cost allocation methodology should remain adaptable and subject to future refinement. The Consumer Advocate agrees with NS P...

AI summary NS Power and the Consumer Advocate support an adaptable cost allocation methodology. IESO NS plans to revise the SGIP based on Concentric's recommendations, consulting stakeholders and aligning with Board processes. An interim agreement between IESO NS and NS Power is expected in Q1 2026.

April 22, 2026 VIA EMAIL Ms. Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: Ml2524 - Nova Scotia Power Inc., Concentric FERC Order 2023 Report On Octo...

AI summary This letter discusses the submission of the Concentric FERC Order 2023 Report by NS Power and the subsequent responsibility transfer to IESO-NS. IESO-NS accepted most recommendations with some exceptions and proposed a 2026 implementation timeline, though no cost estimates were provided. The SBA notes that an interim agreement between IESO-NS and NS Power has not yet been filed.

Review by the SBA IE SO-NS summarized the Concentric Report's nine recommendations and then described four that it would implement only with exceptions. Below are the SBA's comments with respect to IESO-NS positions: Rl: Cluster Studies: I...

AI summary The SBA reviews IESO-NS's response to the Concentric Report, noting concerns about the lack of stakeholder input and clarity on proposed changes. Specific issues include the flexibility in conducting cluster studies, the transmission capacity heat map, study deposit structure, and penalty structure for transmission study deadlines. The SBA emphasizes the need for stakeholder engagement and timely resolution.

Submissions The SBA respectfully submits that the Board should consider requiring IESO-NS to: - 1. Provide confirmation whether the additional costs relating to the implementation of the Recommendations are already included in its 2026/202...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate (SBA) submits to the Board, requesting IESO-NS to clarify if implementation costs of recommendations are included in its 2026/2027 Revenue Requirements, explain its inability to provide a transition capacity heat map, and propose dates for stakeholder workshops to review recommendations.

SGIP Amendments With respect to the IESO's proposed review of SGIP amendments and corresponding stakeholder engagement, the CA provided the following: The Consumer Advocate agrees with this approach, and looks forward to participating in t...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate supports the IESO's proposed review of SGIP amendments and is willing to participate in the stakeholder engagement process.

The SBA provided the following: The SBA reviewed the Report and the correspondence cited above and respectfully submits that IESO-NS's failure to obtain stakeholder input with respect to the above- 10 IESO NS Submission Re: M12524 – Concen...

AI summary The SBA reviewed the IESO-NS submission and found it unsatisfactory due to the lack of stakeholder input and failure to file an annual report. The SBA recommended that the NSEB require the IESO to hold stakeholder workshops to review the Report's recommendations and respond to feedback.

Document: 332093 Recommendation Requirements Two Cluster Studies Per Year System Upgrade Cost Allocation Will require amendments to the SGIP and Cluster Study Cost Allocation corresponding NSEB approval. ISO Penalty Structure Will require...

AI summary The document outlines several recommendations for the System Upgrade and Cluster Study Cost Allocation, requiring amendments to the SGIP and NSEB approval. IESO NS plans to consult stakeholders in 2026 and submit revised SGIP to the Board by December 2026, with an interim agreement with NS Power expected by Q1 2026.

Comments from the Consumer Advocate (CA) and the Small Business Advocate (SBA) were filed on April 22, 2026. The CA submitted comments on the following issues: - Concentric recommended adoption of the penalty structure established under FE...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate and Small Business Advocate submitted comments on April 22, 2026, addressing issues related to interconnection study penalties, cost allocation for network upgrades, SGIP revisions, and an interim agreement between IESO NS and NS Power. They raised concerns about subsidy risks and the need for stakeholder consultation.

on IESO NS's expectation that an interim agreement between IESO NS and NS Power about respective responsibilities for administration of various interconnection processes would be finalized in Q1 2026. In its filing, the SBA provided commen...

AI summary The SBA provided comments on IESO NS's plan to implement Concentric recommendations with exceptions and highlighted concerns about cost inclusion, lack of a transmission capacity heat map, and the need for stakeholder workshops. IESO NS responded to these comments on May 6, 2026.

- Regarding cluster studies, IESO NS clarified its intent to "reserve the ability to conduct more than two cluster studies a year, not less, based on the number and nature of Interconnection Requests (IR) received in a study window". It al...

AI summary IESO NS discusses its approach to cluster studies, transmission capacity mapping, study deposits, penalty structures, and interim agreements with NS Power. It highlights the flexibility in conducting cluster studies, the shift from heat maps to alternative solutions for transmission capacity, and the need to align study deposits with actual costs. It also mentions plans for SGIP amendments and stakeholder consultations in 2026.