N-1Quarterly Report
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Introduction IESO Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit organization established by the MAEA on October 24, 2024, subsisting pursuant to and expressly in accordance with the MAEA. Being a brand-new organization, it is worth reiterating that IESO...
AI summary IESO Nova Scotia, established by the MAEA in 2024, outlines its foundational activities since inception, including hiring leadership, securing infrastructure, and transitioning functions from NS Power. It emphasizes stakeholder engagement and implementation of the MAEA's Phase 1 obligations.
Phase 1 Transition Status Update The Phase 1 transition involved the transfer of system planning, generation interconnection, and energy resource procurement functions from NS Power to IESO Nova Scotia. This transition is substantially com...
AI summary The Phase 1 transition of responsibilities from NS Power to IESO Nova Scotia is substantially complete, with 20 of 21 roles filled, office space secured, and compliance transferred. An amended MOU with NPCC and NERC was executed in April 2026, and no material timeline changes are reported.
INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN In Q3 2025/2026, IESO Nova Scotia began preparatory work for its inaugural IRP, including issuing a competitive solicitation to review prior IRP processes and support the development of its IRP approach, and inviti...
AI summary IESO Nova Scotia initiated its inaugural Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) in Q3 2025/2026, engaging stakeholders including Mi'kmaw communities. Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors was selected to support the process, with milestones including studies by May/June 2026, modeling insights by mid-2026, and a final report by December 2026.
OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS IESO Nova Scotia has assumed responsibility for key activities under the Standard Generation Interconnection Procedures (SGIP), including processing interconnection requests and conducting system studies. Interim r...
AI summary IESO Nova Scotia has taken over SGIP responsibilities, is developing a fee/cost recovery mechanism, advancing regulatory compliance, and engaging stakeholders. Interim roles are governed by an agreement with NS Power, with plans for enduring SGIP amendments. A final fee mechanism application to NSEB is targeted for Q2 2026/2027.
Conclusion In closing, despite being in operation for only a very short period — with its first employee hired just nine months ago — IESO Nova Scotia has made substantial and measurable progress across a wide range of foundational, operat...
AI summary IESO Nova Scotia, despite operating for only nine months, has made significant progress in governance, system planning, procurement, and stakeholder engagement. The entity has assumed key functions from NS Power and is committed to delivering value under the MAEA, emphasizing transparency and effectiveness.