Topic:"Capacity Costs" in M12550

Response IR-6: 8 10 11 12 13 7 The average labour hours per RTU for each labour category based on NS Power's revised submission for the RTU Replacement Project – Phase 6 are provided below, with NS Power's calculation assumptions. These av...

AI summary This response provides average labour hours per RTU for the RTU Replacement Project – Phase 6 based on NS Power's revised submission. These estimates differ from Midgard's calculation and will be used for subsequent IR responses, noting that site-specific factors may affect actual labor requirements.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 2 (a) The Phase 1 labour distribution presented below represents NS Power's best estimate based 3 on the information available. For Phase 1 allocations, NS Power has assumed as follows: 4 5 Some resources that are includ...

AI summary NS Power provides an estimate of labor distribution for Phase 1 of a project, noting differences in resource availability compared to Phase 6, such as the absence of specific roles like a Project Manager and RTU Technician, and the assumption of similar ratios for certain roles.

14 (b) Please refer to the tables below. As indicated above, totals for Phase 6 will reconcile to 15 NS Power's revised calculations above. NS Power does not typically budget based on the 16 project phases listed below; as such please refe...

AI summary The text refers to a review of the RTU Replacements Program - Phase 6 under matter number NSEB M12550, noting that NS Power's totals for Phase 6 reconcile to their revised calculations and that they do not typically budget by project phase.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Phase 6 Regular Overtime Total Average hours per RTU SM Electrician 240 0 240 Electrician/Technician (overtime) 0 64 64 Engineering 431 0 431 Telecontrol Technologist 182 0 182 PLT-Field Resources 160 0 160 RTU Technician...

AI summary The document outlines a table showing labor hours for various roles in Phase 6 of the RTU Replacements Program and includes information requests from the NSEB regarding updates to the 2025 ACE Plan application, including cost reductions, completed work, in-service dates, and lessons learned.

A.1 Methodology - The allocation methodology applies a conservative benchmarking approach. Following review of ECS and SOD documentation for all fourteen sites, the three sites with - complete IFC packages (91V Fourth Lake Hydro, [77](#pag...

AI summary The document outlines a methodology for allocating labour based on the workload derived from IFC packages at selected sites, scaling labour proportionally to signal scope and accounting for travel time based on site presence. This approach was applied to evaluate engineering, design, and commissioning activities across multiple sites.

Senior Electrical Engineer - Represented Wood as Senior Electrical Engineer in BC Hydro's substation Projects. - Reviewed the design basis, planning, constructability, staging and maintainability of the substation projects. Provided soluti...

AI summary A Senior Electrical Engineer at Wood provided technical expertise on substation projects for BC Hydro, addressing design, cost, and execution challenges. They introduced 230 kV HIS equipment to resolve layout constraints and evaluated bids for GIS equipment, preparing deficiency lists and recommendations.

- Reference : With respect to Midgard's discussion of the contingency amounts and budget (p. 19, - 25-27): - a) Please provide Midgard's opinion regarding whether NS Power's 10% contingency budget is consistent with NS Power's non-binding...

AI summary The text requests Midgard's opinion on NS Power's contingency budget in relation to the Board's 2020 ACE Plan Decision, including whether the 10% contingency is consistent with non-binding guidelines, potential weaknesses in the guidelines, and whether NS Power's application of the guidelines is appropriate. It also references prior statements about transmission line replacement projects and asks about the applicability of those statements to RTU replacement projects.

ts) benefits from 11 compounding learning, nor can it substantiate claims that process improvements have been systematically captured and applied in the estimation of Phase 6 costs. 5 12 13 14 NS Power acknowledges that specific data to de...

AI summary NS Power acknowledges data loss due to a cyber incident but claims learning curve benefits are captured through other mechanisms. Midgard suggests program-level productivity metrics may not be accurate due to site variability, which complicates productivity comparisons.

elivery, 8 including engineering support and civil activities, while all associated 9 telecommunications/networking and installation/commissioning services were performed by 10 internal resources. 11 12 Internal resources provide strategic...

AI summary The document discusses the strategic value of using internal resources for RTU replacement and substation work, emphasizing benefits such as familiarity with NS Power's systems, improved task efficiency, and continuity in technical capability. It highlights how internal labor supports better coordination and troubleshooting, even when contractors are involved.

Request IR-8: 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 2 At Page 2 of 2 of the NSPI (NSUARB) IR-140 (Exhibit N-9 of 2025 ACE Plan), NS Power states: The increase in estimated labour hours for Phase 6 in comparison to Phase 1 is a direct result of...

AI summary The document discusses the increase in estimated labour hours for Phase 6 compared to Phase 1, attributing it to factors such as infrastructure complexity, compliance changes, accessibility, technology, and workforce constraints. It requests NS Power to provide average hours per RTU for each job title in both phases.

At Page 2 of 2 of the NSPI (NSUARB) IR-140 (Exhibit N-9 of 2025 ACE Plan), NS Power also states: Regular Labour (Internal) Unit Days Total Hours Avg Hours per RTU T & D Labor (Engineering & Technicians) PD 485 3880 485 Preamble: In Underta...

AI summary NS Power highlights challenges with accessibility and workforce constraints that necessitate overtime for RTU installations. However, the Phase 6 capital project budget only explicitly allocates overtime for SM Electricians, with a limited allowance of 20 person-days for the entire project.

lecting the current delivery model for Phase 6. 2. Please provide equivalent analyses for Phases 1 to 5, comparing the estimated cost and labour hours of the delivery model used with those of any alternative delivery models, and provide th...

AI summary The document requests equivalent analyses for Phases 1 to 5 of a delivery model, comparing estimated costs and labour hours with alternative models, and the rationale for selecting the final approach. It also asks NS Power to populate a table with labour hours per RTU for Phase 1, using the format and detail provided for Phase 6.

1. Please provide Midgard’s opinion regarding whether NS Power’s 10% contingency budget is consistent with NS Power’s non-binding contingency guidelines, as directed by the Board in its 2020 ACE Plan Decision, Matter No. M09499 (June 25, 2...

AI summary The text requests Midgard's opinion on NS Power's contingency budget, its alignment with the Board's guidelines, and the application of those guidelines. It also asks about risk register documentation, and whether RTU replacement projects are routine with low cost risk, referencing previous proceedings and exhibits.