Topic:"2025 Ace Plan" in M12588

Reason for Variance The increase of the estimated $581,816 from the 2025 ACE Plan subsequent submittal estimate of $5,062,652 is primarily due to increased Administrative Overheads and the requirement to ramp up resources a second time to...

AI summary The increase in the 2025 ACE Plan estimate is due to higher administrative costs, extended project timelines aligned with LRS' revised COD dates, and increased technical requirements for data integration and testing.

Request IR-10: Reference: N-1, C0053699 Renewable to Retail Implementation Project, pages 2-3 of 6. The increase of the estimated $581,816 from the 2025 ACE Plan subsequent submittal estimate of $5,062,652 is primarily due to increased Adm...

AI summary The text requests clarification on the cost increases in the 2025 ACE Plan, specifically whether they were influenced by a cybersecurity incident. It asks for supporting documentation, explanations on how the breach impacted project timelines, cost tracking methodologies, and relevant cybersecurity reports.

[28] NS Power provided the following explanation for the variance in project cost from its 2025 ACE Plan filing ($5,062,652) and this application ($5,644,468): The increase of the estimated $581,816 from the 2025 ACE Plan subsequent submit...

AI summary NS Power explained the increase in project costs from its 2025 ACE Plan filing to this application, attributing it to increased administrative overheads, extended project timelines due to revised commercial operation dates, and additional technical requirements. NS Power also provided detailed scoping documents and used industry-standard project management methodologies in its response to various inquiries.

3.2.1 Cost Transparency [46] In closing submissions, the Small Business Advocate noted that the costs identified in this application represented a $581,816 increase from the estimated cost that NS Power included in its 2025 ACE Plan. The S...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate highlights a $581,816 increase in costs from the 2025 ACE Plan, noting NS Power's inability to reconcile the changes. NS Power attributes the increase to project delays and administrative overhead, while the Advocate recommends standardized reporting for cost impacts. NS Power provided year-by-year cost details but not driver-level estimates.

2025 ACE Plan Capital Items for Subsequent Approval • CI C0053699 – Renewable to Retail Implementation - $5,644,468 2025 ACE amount $5,062,652 $4,635,351 spent as at September 30, 2025 Technical setup work and business process updates have...

AI summary The document outlines two capital items under the 2025 ACE Plan for subsequent approval. The first involves the implementation of Renewable to Retail with remaining commissioning work pending the LRS's commercial operation date. The second is the HYD Lower Great Brook Stoplog Replacement, with partial confidentiality noted.

2025 ACE Plan Capital Item Less than $1 Million - CI 47751 ECC Dynamic Line Rating Implementation $2,148,364 2025 ACE carryover amount $968,222 $5,486,323 spent as at September 30, 2025 Non-Confidential - CI C0053696 ECC Wind Integration $...

AI summary The document outlines capital items under the 2025 ACE Plan, including Dynamic Line Rating Implementation and Wind Integration, with associated funding and expenditure details as of September 30, 2025.

[28] NS Power provided the following explanation for the variance in project cost from its 2025 ACE Plan filing ($5,062,652) and this application ($5,644,468): The increase of the estimated $581,816 from the 2025 ACE Plan subsequent submit...

AI summary NS Power explained the increase in project costs from its 2025 ACE Plan filing to the current application, attributing it to increased administrative overheads, resource ramp-up due to revised commercial operation dates, and additional technical requirements. NS Power also provided detailed scoping documents and process maps in response to various inquiries.

3.2.1 Cost Transparency [46] In closing submissions, the Small Business Advocate noted that the costs identified in this application represented a $581,816 increase from the estimated cost that NS Power included in its 2025 ACE Plan. The S...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate pointed out a $581,816 increase in costs from the 2025 ACE Plan, noting NS Power could not reconcile the changes. NS Power attributed the increase to delays and administrative overhead, but the Advocate called for more detailed cost impact analysis. NS Power provided year-by-year cost data but could not reconcile at a driver level.

between estimated costs for projects identified for subsequent submittal in ACE Plans and the subsequent capital applications. The need for such information should be assessed on a case-by-case basis. [55] In the present case, the cost est...

AI summary The document discusses the 11.5% cost increase for a project compared to the 2025 ACE Plan, noting that NS Power has adequately explained the increase due to delays. With over 75% of costs already incurred, the focus shifts from reasonableness of estimates to prudence of incurred costs, referencing the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism Audit proceeding (2025 NSEB 10).