Technical Studies
In phase one, we posted technical studies to share what we learned with Nova Scotians.
Three studies gave us information in key areas:
- emerging technologies
- market trends in supply and demand
- emerging trends in utility governance, organization, performance and accountability
These technical studies, updated in February 2015, provide a view of what is happening here and abroad in each of the three areas. They help us understand what’s working, what isn’t, and what might be different in a Nova Scotia context.
This report summarizes information from the first two technical studies.
Summary Report: Emerging Technologies and Market Trends in Supply and Demand
Emerging Technologies Study
Learn more about emerging technologies and how they might influence our future electricity system.
In 2013 the Ecology Action Centre was contracted to complete a report on solar options within Nova Scotia. The report is a draft and the Department of Energy recognizes some conclusions and data are contradicted by other studies produced for the department. The work in this draft was considered as part of the Emerging Technologies Study completed through the Electricity System Review. Read the report on Solar Photovoltaics in Nova Scotia.
Energy Management Working Group Report
Read the Energy Management Working Group’s assessment of technical solutions for managing energy systems, including considerations for adopting and developing new technology.
Market Trends in Supply and Demand Study
Find out how predicting supply and demand will help us plan for our long term electricity needs.
Technical Report (PDF)
Emerging Trends in Utility Governance, Organization, Performance and Accountability Study
Learn how electricity systems operate in other locations and what we can learn from their successes and struggles.
Summary Report: Regulating Electric Utilities
Overview: Nova Scotia Power Sector
Literature Review: Regulatory Economics and Performance-based Ratemaking (Note: updated Sept. 5/14 to correct issues with table appearance)
Case Studies: Comparator Industry Design and Regulation