Topic:"Transmission Planning" in M12524

sites/default/files/2020-04/sm-gen-procedures.pdf) 8 the compliance filings from smaller transmission providers, such as that of Idaho Power, that acts as its own system operator within southern Idaho and eastern Oregon in the United State...

AI summary The text discusses Idaho Power's compliance filing with FERC, detailing its transition to new interconnection practices, including Cluster Study implementation, application requirements, and heatmap maintenance. It also references a figure comparing NS Power's transmission system size with other ISOs in North America.

Transmission Heatmap To support prospective interconnection customers in identifying optimal points of interconnection, Order 2023 requires that transmission providers develop, maintain and publicly post available information on generator...

AI summary Order 2023 requires transmission providers to develop and maintain publicly accessible transmission heat maps to support interconnection customers. These maps must avoid disclosing sensitive information and be updated annually and following cluster studies. Nova Scotia currently lacks such a tool, but its development is recommended as part of interconnection reform.

Prior to Order 2023, transmission providers only needed to demonstrate "reasonable efforts" to meet study deadlines.[26](#page-10-0) With little to no consequences for missed deadlines, the Commission viewed the reasonable efforts standard...

AI summary The Commission replaced the 'reasonable efforts' standard with financial penalties for transmission providers missing interconnection study deadlines, aiming to improve accountability and process efficiency. Concentric recommends adopting this penalty structure to align with industry best practices and ensure a transparent interconnection process.

January 19, 2026 Ms. Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12524 – Concentric FERC Order 2023 Report – IESO...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) has requested comments on Concentric's FERC Order 2023 report, particularly regarding transmission interconnection processes. IESO Nova Scotia has confirmed that this responsibility will fall under its jurisdiction moving forward, and it is the appropriate party to address related requests.

R4. Transmission Capacity Heat Map IESO Nova Scotia appreciates the desire of parties to have increased visibility into the feasibility of various points of interconnection on the transmission system for new energy resources. IESO Nova Sco...

AI summary IESO Nova Scotia acknowledges the need for increased visibility into transmission system capacity for new energy resources and proposes fit-for-purpose methods to provide actionable data to potential interconnection customers.

Transmission Capacity Heat Map The SBA provided the following comments with respect to the IESO's February 12, 2026 comments on a transmission capacity heat map: IESO-NS proposes to create "fit-for-purpose options" and providing this infor...

AI summary The SBA raised concerns about the IESO's proposal for a transmission capacity heat map, noting that existing maps were already provided and questioning the need for a new one. The IESO clarified that no transmission capacity heat map had been previously developed and suggested that alternative solutions may be more timely and cost-effective.

July 28, 2026 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Mark Peachey Director, Regulatory Affairs IESO Nova Scotia 1791 Barrington Street, Suite 1010 Halifax, NS B3J 3K9 Dear Mr. Peachey: M12524 – Nova Scotia Power Incorpor...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) filed a report on FERC Order 2023, focusing on transmission interconnection processes. The IESO NS confirmed responsibility for implementing Concentric's recommendations, accepting most but noting potential revisions to interconnection procedures may be required.

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.

, 2026.[2](#page-0-1) Revisions to the new TSIP will also be made to delineate responsibilities beteween NS Power and IESO Nova Scotia. Finally, revisions to the TSIP regarding FERC Order 2023 will be 1 NSEB Letter, Re: M12524 – Nova Scoti...

AI summary The document outlines revisions to the Transmission System Interconnection Procedures (TSIP) in response to FERC Order 2023, including the division of responsibilities between IESO Nova Scotia and NS Power. It also discusses the timeline for developing and submitting the revised TSIP to the NSEB, as well as the interim interconnections administration agreement.