Topic:"Tariff Design" in M12619

and the significant load requirement, the following outlines 25 the common approach by the developers: 26 27 • Developers will self-develop and supply renewable resources including a mix of wind, 28 solar and battery storage (depending on...

AI summary Developers plan to self-develop renewable resources (wind, solar, battery storage) and require a new tariff structure for grid interaction. This is outlined in the 2026 ACE Plan Appendix F, highlighting grid integration challenges and renewable energy deployment strategies.

1 1 Request IR-19: 1 Request IR-22: 2 3 Reference: N-1, 2026 ACE Plan, page 133, lines 30-31, and page 134, lines 1-10. 4 5 In addition, NS Power anticipates the scope of the CIS Replacement project 6 would also include enhancements to ena...

AI summary NS Power is considering enhancements to the CIS Replacement project, including new tariff designs and programs like Green Choice, due to the impact of a recent ransomware attack. However, NS Power does not anticipate filing a scope change application for the project.

2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan (NSEB M12619) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-177: 3 Appendix F Path to 2030 Update pages 648 to 702 4 5 At page 681, NS Power states 6 7 "Transition to the peaking use of...

AI summary The document discusses the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan, including the transition of Lingan units to Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) and the development of green hydrogen projects. Costs for these conversions are expected to be provided in the 2027 ACE Plan, and new tariff structures may be required for green hydrogen projects.

4 (e) Yes. The new tariff structure will provide the framework for the provisions required by 5 new hydrogen developers to connect their facilities and self-supplied generation to the 6 system and transport this electricity to the hydrogen...

AI summary The new tariff structure is being developed to support hydrogen developers connecting to the system and transporting electricity for hydrogen/ammonia production. It will include provisions for firm load, top-up, spill, transportation, and fixed-cost recovery, with a focus on a single comprehensive industry-specific tariff rather than unbundled services.

1 2 3 2. Direct NS Power to provide a report on whether the Maximo/Salesforce capabilities could be extended to improve operational efficiency and cost minimization in areas where it is not currently scoped for use. (Section III.A) 4 5 3....

AI summary The document outlines various directives for NS Power, including improving operational efficiency through software capabilities, revising work orders, monitoring external cost factors, managing contingency amounts, and revising the CEJC to align with the Board's requirements. It also addresses reliability metrics and spare equipment inventory.

- 1. NS Power will provide Designated Confidential Information, as defined herein, to the Designated Recipient as defined in the undertaking to which this schedule is attached. - 2. Designated Confidential Information shall consist of mate...

AI summary NS Power outlines the types of information designated as confidential in its 2026 ACE Plan filing, including engineering studies, commercial quotations, and proprietary third-party information, which are confirmed as confidential by the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

during periods of net peak demand.” 1. What is the current estimated cost of the conversion of Lingan units 1, 3 and 4? 2. What is the current estimated cost of the Point Tupper unit 2 to natural gas Section 7.3 Green Hydrogen Projects, pa...

AI summary The text includes questions about the costs of converting Lingan and Point Tupper units to natural gas, the development of green hydrogen projects, and risk management related to supply chain and geopolitical factors. It also raises concerns about off-take agreements, grid access, and potential transmission impacts.

Request IR-22: Reference: N-1, 2026 ACE Plan, page 133, lines 30-31, and page 134, lines 1-10. In addition, NS Power anticipates the scope of the CIS Replacement project would also include enhancements to enable new tariff designs such as...

AI summary NS Power anticipates enhancements to the CIS Replacement project, including new tariff designs and programs like Green Choice. A ransomware attack discovered on April 25, 2025, has led to a temporary pause in the project as investigations into impacted systems may affect future requirements.