N-2NSPI (CA) RIR 1 to 12 - Redacted
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NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Please provide a comparison of budget and actual spending for all distribution routines for 4 the years 2021-2025. 5 6 Response IR-1: 7 - 8 Please note that D055 is the only routine in this application...
AI summary The response to Request IR-1 indicates that only data related to D055 has been provided, as it is the only routine seeking Board approval for an ATO. Other distribution routines' data is included in ACE Plan applications and Q4 capital reporting.
14 2021 Routine Title Routine Budget ($) Variance ($) Planned Replacement of Actuals ($) Deteriorated Equipment D055 7,411,523 9,198,587 1,787,064 15 2022 Budget ($) Actuals ($) Variance ($) Routine Title Routine Planned Replacement of Det...
AI summary The document presents a series of tables detailing the budget, actuals, and variances for the 'Planned Replacement of Deteriorated Equipment' (Routine D055) from 2021 to 2024, showing increasing costs over the years.
NON-CONFIDENTIAL 2025 Routine Type Routine Budget ($) Actuals ($) Variance ($) Planned Replacement of Deteriorated Equipment D055 10,620,862 21,980,684 11,359,822 1
AI summary The document shows a budget and actuals comparison for the planned replacement of deteriorated equipment (Routine D055) in 2025, with a significant variance of $11,359,822.
NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests 1 Request IR-2: 2 3 (a) Please provide a workbook in native format with a breakdown of project actual costs 4 by account compared to budget for all distribution routines for 2025. 5...
AI summary NSPI has been asked to provide detailed cost breakdowns for distribution routines in 2025 and over the past five years, including labour, contracts, materials, and administrative overhead. Additionally, NSPI is requested to explain the use of overtime labour for specific distribution routines, particularly in cases where the reason provided previously may not apply.
Distribution Routines ATO CA IR-2 Attachment 1 Page 1 of 1 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) D055 2021 Actuals ($) 2022 Actuals ($) 2023 Actuals ($) 2024 Actuals ($) 2025 ACE ($) 2025 Actuals ($) Variance ($) Regular Labour and T...
AI summary The table provides a detailed breakdown of various distribution routine costs from 2021 to 2025, including regular and overtime labour, materials, contracts, and administrative overheads, showing significant increases over time. The total costs have risen substantially, with a notable variance in 2025. The document is related to the planned replacement of deteriorated equipment under the Annual Target Output (ATO) process, referenced as NSEB M12898.
- by Bin Work, Field Driven Work, Street Light and Service Removals, "larger discrete capital - projects targeting to improve reliability a given area or with a type of equipment," or any - other relevant categorization tracked by NS Power...
AI summary The request asks for details on work orders, labor hours, costs, and definitions related to capital projects aimed at improving reliability, specifically for D055. The response is labeled as 'Response IR-3,' but no content is provided.
D055 Capital Projects Budget ($) Actuals ($) Variance ($) 3,305,954 1,687,489 (1,618,465) 2,832,857 1,371,683 (1,461,174) 1,942,926 927,125 (1,015,801) 1,991,413 1,473,983 (517,430) 3,359,808 1,861,911 (1,497,897) 4 (a) Please refer to NSE...
AI summary The document discusses the Capital Projects Budget for D055, including actuals and variances, and notes that NS Power does not maintain detailed person hour estimates for D055 work. It references NSEB IR-2 for work order numbers and mentions the ATO for the planned replacement of deteriorated equipment.
Table 1A – Process applicable to Returning and Recording of Unused Materials at Service Providers Expense Steps Action Required Person responsible Communication required with 1. A capital project finishes and there is excess material that...
AI summary This table outlines the process for returning and recording unused materials at the expense of service providers. It details the steps involving work crews, supervisors, and communication with the Crew Plan and NSPI's Work Plan coordinator.
Response IR-6: (a) Materials costs for D055 include all distribution system components required to replace deteriorated assets on a planned basis, including items such as wood poles, crossarms, insulators, overhead conductors, pole top tra...
AI summary The response outlines materials costs for D055, including distribution system components, and explains that detailed information is not available due to financial tracking during a cyber incident recovery. Poles & Transformers are categorized under Allocation for 2025.
D055 Material Types 2021 ($) 2022($) 2023($) 2024 ($) 2025($) Allocation 616,190 41,169 399,727 377,646 2,681,698 Other Direct Charged Materials 256,095 299,490 365,110 467,467 665,664 Poles & Transformers 1,085,196 404,658 846,128 1,091,9...
AI summary The document presents a table showing the allocation and costs of D055 material types from 2021 to 2025, with a note that NS Power has estimated the allocation due to the lack of detailed descriptions for material costs. A table is provided for 2025 budget and actuals, and a reference is made to a matter number related to the planned replacement of deteriorated equipment.
NON-CONFIDENTIAL) 1 Prior to the cyber incident, inventory was issued to a work order number which was directly 2 linked to the project number and, as materials were consumed, the inventory was 3 automatically charged to the project with t...
AI summary The document discusses the impact of a cyber incident on NS Power's financial tracking of inventory and materials, leading to a lack of detailed descriptions in 2025. Business continuity processes ensured accurate financial statements, but detailed project-specific data is missing. Examples of procurement contracts are provided, including joint contracts with NB Power.
N-3NSPI (NSEB) RIR 1 to 10
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NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-1: 4 and reliability risk. Overall, this budget increase enables NS Power to proactively manage 5 asset condition, improve reliability in priority areas, prevent reactive failures, a...
AI summary NS Power is requesting a budget increase to proactively manage asset condition, improve reliability in priority areas, prevent reactive failures, and execute work cost-effectively through coordination with other initiatives.
NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-4: In its application, NS Power states: Bin Work is up by $10.2 million due to the advancement of higher-priority condition-driven work identified during the feeder inspection program, including projects in the...
AI summary NS Power explains that higher-priority condition-driven work was advanced in 2025 due to reliability and safety risks, requiring immediate replacement rather than deferring to 2025. This work was more expensive than originally budgeted, as it involved replacing significantly more infrastructure than planned.
NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-7: - Please identify and summarize the data used to support the identification, selection, - prioritization, optimization, and pacing of project execution for the projects included in this - Matter (e.g., asset...
AI summary The response to Request IR-7 explains that planned replacements of distribution equipment in D055 are based on risk profiles of NS Power distribution feeders, using factors like condition and criticality. This includes reliability metrics, inspection results, and other indicators, which help prioritize and execute projects.
103164Submissions - CA
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Overview This matter involves an ATO approval request regarding Distribution Routines D055, where the overspend amounts to $11,359,822. This is equal to 107% of budget, resulting in a total cost of $21,980,684 (compared to an original budg...
AI summary The matter involves an ATO approval request for Distribution Routine D055, which overspent by $11,359,822, or 107% of the original budget. The CA argues that NS Power has not adequately justified the increase and suggests potential cost recovery reductions and improved reporting.
Table 1: Summary of Distribution Capital Routine D055 Cost (2019-2025) [12](#page-4-2) Bin Work Field Driven Work Street Light and Service Removals Capital Projects Distribution Capital Routine Total Budget Actual Variance 2018 n.a. n.a. n...
AI summary The table presents the Distribution Capital Routine D055 Cost from 2019 to 2025, showing a significant increase in both budget and actual costs. The document notes uncertainty regarding the factors driving the cost increase and NS Power's planning for these activities.
placements under D055 increases the risk that deteriorated equipment will fail, requiring more costly emergency reactive replacement." It is unclear when and how the increase in work orders developed. Third, NS Power further undercuts this...
AI summary NS Power's explanation for increased D055 investment in 2025 is challenged due to inconsistencies in its claims. The argument that increased work orders are only a 'contributor' to the cost increase is questioned, as is the lack of detailed geographic cost data despite specific cost estimates for certain areas.
(d) Conclusion For all of the foregoing reasons, the CA submits that NS Power has not provided substantial evidence to justify its spending on distribution routines, and specifically: - NS Power is unable to provide evidence as to which co...
AI summary The Consumer Advocate (CA) argues that NS Power has not provided sufficient evidence to justify its spending on distribution routines, citing missing contractor details, inadequate cost-effectiveness explanations, and significant cost increases. The CA recommends a reduction in cost recovery and suggests revising NS Power's reporting practices.
103400Reply Submission - NS Power
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3.3.1 Increased Investment under D055 NS Power disagrees that the causes of the D055 variance are unclear. The Application and IR responses explain that the variance was driven by increased volumes of condition-driven replacement work iden...
AI summary NS Power disagrees that the causes of the D055 variance are unclear, attributing it to increased condition-driven replacement work identified through feeder inspections and asset management programs. Expenditures increased due to higher-priority work in areas like Glace Bay, partially offset by reduced spending on individual D055 projects as resources were reprioritized.
3.3.2 Feeder Inspection Findings and Bin Work Costs The primary assets requiring intervention in 2025 were deteriorated poles and transformers identified through feeder inspection activities. The volume of pole replacements completed under...
AI summary The text discusses increased Bin Work expenditures in 2025 due to a significant rise in the volume of pole and transformer replacements, driven by feeder inspection findings. The increase is attributed to higher work volumes and improved workforce capacity, rather than changes in work complexity.
3.3.4 Glace Bay Investment The approximately $4 million invested in the Glace Bay area was identified based on the known scope of work undertaken in that region and associated project planning and budget tracking. As described in response...
AI summary The $4 million investment in Glace Bay involved replacing over 160 poles and related infrastructure, contributing to increased D055 expenditures in 2025 due to high-priority condition-driven replacement activities.
4.0 CONCLUSION - NS Power thanks Intervenors for their submissions and the Board for the opportunity to provide - these Reply Submissions. NS Power respectfully requests that the Distribution Routines CI - Various D055 Planned Replacement...
AI summary NS Power acknowledges intervenors' submissions and requests full approval of the Distribution Routines CI Various D055 Planned Replacement of Deteriorated Equipment ATO. The document is dated September 1, 2026.