Topic:"2025 Ace Plan" in M12320

1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Board staff notes that this routine's 2024 actual expenditure is approximately 48% over the 4 original 2024 ACE Plan budget. NS Power explained that it experienced higher than 5 anticipated failures of telecom equipment...

AI summary The 2024 actual expenditure for the Telecom Systems Replacements & Modifications routine was approximately 48% over the original 2024 ACE Plan budget, primarily due to higher-than-anticipated failures of telecom equipment and battery banks, leading to increased costs for repairs and replacements.

20 1 (e) The "associated resolution of identified deficiencies" refers to correction of deficiencies 2 noted in the engineering field reviews. The field reviews are prepared by a qualified 3 structural engineering firm and provide informat...

AI summary NS Power expects the 2025 actual expenditure for a routine related to addressing deficiencies in radio towers to remain within the 2025 ACE Plan budget due to a smaller scope of work. NS Power will continue using the same forecasting methodology in 2026 but will improve accuracy by adjusting budget allocations for labour and contracts.

2025 ACE Plan Capital Items for Subsequent Approval • CI C0067023 – LIN2 2024/25 Capacity Requirement - $1,257,127 2025 ACE amount $1,083,801 $1,257,127 spent as at March 31, 2025 Non-Confidential

AI summary This document outlines the 2025 ACE Plan Capital Items for Subsequent Approval, including a specific capacity requirement with associated funding and spending details as of March 31, 2025.

Final Cost (FIN) Capital Items • CI 49790 – L5505 Replacements and Upgrades - $816,588 Original approval received in the 2017 ACE Plan for $1,223,571 Decreased spend amount $406,983 Partially Confidential

AI summary The document outlines a capital item, CI 49790, related to L5505 Replacements and Upgrades with an original approval of $1,223,571 in the 2017 ACE Plan, but a decreased spend amount of $406,983.

Request IR-1: - Board staff notes that this routine's 2024 actual expenditure is approximately 48% over the - original 2024 ACE Plan budget. NS Power explained that it experienced higher than anticipated - failures of telecom equipment and...

AI summary The document outlines a request for detailed information regarding the 2024 actual expenditure for a routine under the 2025 ACE Plan, which exceeded the budget by 48% due to higher-than-anticipated telecom equipment failures and associated repair costs. The request includes questions about cost breakdowns, contributing factors, and the nature of field reviews.

Request IR-2: - The 2024 actual expenditure for this routine is approximately 34% higher than the 2025 ACE Plan - budget and almost 18% higher than the 2024 forecast included in NS Power's 2025 ACE Plan - (Matter M12012). - a) Does NS Powe...

AI summary The 2024 actual expenditure for a routine is significantly higher than the 2025 ACE Plan budget and 2024 forecast. The request asks NS Power to explain whether the 2025 expenditure will stay within budget, what changes may affect this, and what interim measures are in place to control budget deviations.