Topic:"Cost Effectiveness" in M12786

Page 10 of 15 NS Power 2025 Storm Restoration Costs Non-Confidential 1 6.0 COST CONTROL AND PERFOMANCE MANAGEMENT FOR EXTERNAL 2 CONTRACTORS 3 4 In its decision regarding NS Power’s authorization to overspend on 2022 provincial storm 5 dis...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board ordered NS Power to implement cost control and performance management for external contractors in storm response, requiring annual reporting in the Storm Restoration Cost Report. The Board seeks evaluation of these measures during Level 3/4 storms, as outlined in decision M12188. NS Power has formalized oversight structures for contractor accountability.

2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report (NSEB M12786) NSPI Responses to Small Business Advocate Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Refer to M12786, Exhibit N-1, NS Power’s 2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report dated April 4...

AI summary The document outlines responses to information requests regarding NSPI's 2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report, focusing on organizational structure, conditions for deploying external contractor crews, and performance metrics for cost control. The response directs to an organizational chart and discusses performance management frameworks.

n, the storm rider was amended to provide customers with a refund of underspent amounts from 2026 onwards. This provision does not, therefore, apply to the 2025 level 3 and 4 storm OM&G underspending. In its decision about an authorization...

AI summary The 2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report discusses NS Power's implementation of cost control measures, including the creation of a Contractor Oversight position and the use of per diems to reduce expenses. The Board had previously ordered NS Power to implement such measures and report on their effectiveness, which NS Power has now addressed in its 2025 report.

e or capital. 11 (c) Please expand Figure 7 to include “storm readying” costs and “storm 12 response” costs for Level 1 & 2 Storms. 13 Request IR-4: 14 Reference: Section 6, Cost Control and Performance Management for External 15 Contracto...

AI summary The text requests NSPI to expand storm cost figures, detail contractor and internal labor costs for Level 3 storms in 2025, and report on cost control measures, performance metrics, accountability, and evaluation of those measures during storm response.

Page 1 of 2 1 Request IR-1: 2 Refer to M12786, Exhibit N-1, NS Power’s 2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report dated April 1, 3 2026, (the “2025 Report”), Section 6.0 Cost Control and Performance Management for External 4 Contractors, at page 1...

AI summary The document contains two information requests (IR-1 and IR-2) directed at NS Power regarding its 2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report. IR-1 seeks details on organizational structure, contractor release conditions, and performance metrics for cost control. IR-2 requests clarification on the implementation timeline and functionality of a 2026 AI-driven software platform for storm impact modeling and contractor cost management.

n, the storm rider was amended to provide customers with a refund of underspent amounts from 2026 onwards. This provision does not, therefore, apply to the 2025 level 3 and 4 storm OM&G underspending. In its decision about an authorization...

AI summary The 2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report discusses NS Power's implementation of cost control measures for external contractors following a Board directive. NS Power created a dedicated contractor oversight position and introduced per diems to reduce expenses. A software platform is planned for 2026 to enhance cost monitoring.