Topic:"Capacity Costs" in M12898

me. A reduction in new customer work relative to prior years also contributed to this increased capacity by allowing additional resources to be directed toward condition-driven replacement activities. NS Power disagrees with the CA's asser...

AI summary NS Power disputes the CA's assertion that the D055 variance causes are unclear, explaining that the ATO application and IR responses attribute the variance to increased condition-driven replacement work. NS Power emphasizes its asset management framework, which prioritizes replacement activities based on risk assessments and resource availability. The company also notes that work-order counts are not a reliable indicator of work volume and is developing enhanced tracking for 2026.

(c) Planning Practices – Cost Drivers On reviewing prior applications concerning Distribution Routine D055, it would appear as though costs are routinely over budget, though the overspend in prior years pales in comparison to the overspend...

AI summary The text discusses planning practices and cost drivers, noting that prior applications for Distribution Routine D055 have consistently exceeded budgets, with the overspend in 2025 being significantly higher than in previous years.