Generation Interconnection Procedures

The following procedures, agreements and forms are required to initiate the various interconnection studies and processes required through NSP's Generator Interconnection Procedures. All completed forms should be sent to:

Nova Scotia Power Inc.
5 Long Lake Drive 
Halifax, NS, Canada B3S 1N8
Attention: Interconnection Engineer

Interconnection Engineer can be reached at: (902) 428-7711

Notice:
Please be advised that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic response there may be delays in processing physical copies of documentation. Please use the contact details above for the Interconnection Engineer to determine suitable submission arrangements.

Notice:
Effective January 19^th, 2021, please be advised that the completion of advanced-stage Interconnection Studies under the Standard Generator Interconnection Procedures (GIP) may be delayed pending the outcome of the Transmission Service Request (TSR) 411 and 412 System Impact Studies, which are expected to identify significant changes to the NSPI transmission system.  The expected completion date for these studies is December 31, 2021. Feasibility Studies initiated prior to the completion of these TSR System Impact Studies will be performed based on the current system configuration.

Transmission Interconnection Procedures (Applicable to transmission systems 69,000 volts and higher)

• Standard Generation Interconnection Procedure (PDF)
• Generator Interconnection Request Form - GIP Appendix 1 (PDF)
• Feasibility Study Agreement - GIP Appendix 2 (PDF) 
• System Impact Study Agreement - GIP Appendix 3 (PDF) 
• Facilities Study Agreement - GIP Appendix 4  (PDF)  
• Optional Study Agreement - GIP Appendix 5 (PDF)
• Standard Generator Interconnection and Operating Agreement (GIA) - GIP  Appendix 6 (PDF) 

• GIP Study Calendar

Interconnection Request Queue

• NSPI Combined Interconnection Request Queue
• Active Transmission Interconnection Requests
• Active Distribution Interconnection Requests  

Distribution Generator Interconnection Procedures (Applicable to distribution systems 26,400 volts and lower)

• Distribution Generator Interconnection Procedures (PDF) 
• Distribution Generator Interconnection Request Form - DGIP Appendix 1 (PDF) 
• Distribution System Impact Study Agreement - DGIP Appendix 2 (PDF) 
• Optional Distribution System Impact Study Agreement - DGIP Appendix 3 (PDF) 
• Standard Small Generator Interconnection and Operating Agreement (SSGIA) - DGIP Appendix 4 (PDF)

• DGIP Study Calendar 
• Overview of Distribution Generator Interconnection Process (>101kW) (PDF) 

Technical Requirements for Transmission and Distribution Interconnected Generators

• Transmission System Interconnection Requirements (PDF)
• Distribution Interconnection Requirements for Generating Facilities Greater than 100 kW (PDF)