Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M12730

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) March 9, 2026 C. Henwood Tidewater substation and feeder 92H-331. To address the customer's immediate service conditions, NS Power implemented a quick corrective action by replacing the customer'...

AI summary NS Power addressed voltage issues at Tidewater substation and feeder 92H-331 through immediate conductor replacement and long-term upgrades requiring NSEB approval, including substation upgrades, transformer replacement, and new feeder construction. Contingency plans are in place to ensure reliability during delays.

Observations on the Findings: - Grid Capacity: The report admits that the 106V drop was a result of "exceptional system loading" on the Tidewater Substation and Feeder 92H-331. This confirms my previous assertion that regional infrastructu...

AI summary The complainant attributes voltage drops at Tidewater Substation to inadequate infrastructure failing to handle regional growth, causing equipment damage. They reject NSPC's framing of high demand as a customer responsibility, requesting timeline commitments, contingency plans, and ongoing monitoring for the 2026 capital projects to resolve the issue.

e during the period remained within acceptable extreme voltage limits. NS Power provided a copy of the Power Quality Report to highlight the voltage fluctuation during the January cold weather events. NS Power further explained that the lo...

AI summary NS Power explained that voltage fluctuations during cold weather were due to overloading on distribution feeder 92H-331, not customer loading. They plan to address the issue through capital projects like the Tidewater Substation upgrade. NS Power also provided details on voltage standards and monitoring practices, noting that no time limits are set for operating under extreme voltage conditions.

e during the period remained within acceptable extreme voltage limits. NS Power provided a copy of the Power Quality Report to highlight the voltage fluctuation during the January cold weather events. NS Power further explained that the lo...

AI summary NS Power addressed voltage fluctuations on feeder 92H-331 during cold weather events, attributing the issue to feeder overloading. It outlined capital projects like the Tidewater Substation upgrade to resolve the problem and described contingency plans for power quality monitoring while awaiting project completion.

itoring devices on each feeder. In response to IR-5, NS Power described its contingency plan to address power quality issues while awaiting the completion of the proposed capital projects, including: … transferring load to another supply a...

AI summary The Board attributes a voltage issue to feeder overload and acknowledges NS Power's contingency plan, including load transfer and reconductoring. It directs NS Power to install voltage monitoring devices and submit a timeline for implementation by June 30, 2026, while rejecting liability claims for equipment wear.