A teleconference was held with registered participants. Nova Scotia Power provided an overview of the IRP process and an update on the four pre-IRP deliverables:

1. Capacity Study
2. Bulk Grid Supply Options Study
3. Demand Response Assumptions
4. Renewables Stability Study

• 20190524 IRP Stakeholder Update (PowerPoint)

Nova Scotia Power's IRP consultant E3 provided an introductory presentation on their work in other jurisdictions and an overview of key planning issues. EfficiencyOne also provided a presentation to stakeholders.

• E3 Industry Trends and IRP 101 Stakeholder Session 6 28 19 (PDF)
• E1 Potential Study Presentation June28 (PDF)
• 20190628 NSP Deliverables Status (PDF)

Nova Scotia Power, along with consultants from E3, presented the results of four pre-IRP deliverables: a Capacity Study, Resource Option Study, Renewables Stability Study and an overview of demand rate assumptions.

• 20190807 01 Pre-IRP Deliverables Introduction (PDF)
• 20190807 02 E3 Capacity Study Overview (PDF)

NS Power, along with consultants PSC, facilitated a follow-up session on three of the Company's Pre-IRP Deliverables: the Stability Study for Renewables Integration, Demand Response Program Assumptions and the Sustaining Capital Forecast included with the E3 Resource Option Study.

• 20190827 NSPI Stakeholder Session 4 Pre IRP Supplemental Info (PDF)

This session was held to discuss the draft Assumptions and Analysis Plan and ask for feedback from participants.

• 2020 IRP Assumptions Set Draft (PDF)
• 2020 IRP Draft Analysis Plan (PDF)

Assumptions Workshop

• 20200227 Scenarios and Modeling Plan (PDF)
• IRP Assumptions workshop Agenda and links to materials (PDF)
• 20200227 Deep Decarbonization Pathways Phase 1 (PDF)
• 20200227 Hydro Asset Study presentation (PDF)

An update on the work completed so far, including Scenarios, Modeling Plan, Resource Screening and Portfolio Studies.

• Interim Modeling Update Workshop (PDF)

NS Power, along with consultants E3, presented and discussed the modeling results.

• IRP Modeling Results Workshop 2020 07 09 (PDF)

NSP presented the Draft Findings, Action Plan and Roadmap for discussion. Participant Comments are requested by September 18.

• IRP Draft Findings Workshop 2020 09 10 (PDF)

Intent of this session will be to review the Draft Assumptions, Modeling Scenarios and early modeling insights with Stakeholders and provide an opportunity for feedback and discussion. Please contact irp@nspower.ca for more details.