Topic:"Distribution Planning" in M12619

11 Meter Procurement Forecast vs Actual Year Forecast Count Actual Count 2022 6,724 7,564 2023 13,588 13,404 2024 16,854 16,512 2025 19,606 18,768 2026 11,104 N/A 12

AI summary The table compares the forecasted and actual number of meters procured from 2022 to 2026. Actual counts exceeded forecasts in 2022 and 2023 but fell short in subsequent years, with 2026 showing no actual data.

The data used to generate Figure 60 and the Atlantic Utilities SAIDI (NS Power Excluded) is provided below:

AI summary The text provides data related to Figure 60 and the Atlantic Utilities SAIDI, excluding NS Power, which is relevant for analysis in the proceeding.

CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 necessary to account for the potential additional costs associated with potential, necessary 2.1.3 Type (Resistor, Reactor) Reactive Reactive 2.1.4 Range ± 10 % ± 10 2.1.5 No. of Steps 32 32 2.1.6 Location...

AI summary The document provides technical specifications for a transformer, including details on its type, rated voltage, current, and other operational parameters. It outlines specifications for reactive components, resistor and reactor types, and includes information on construction, materials, and performance metrics.

REDACTED 2026 ACE Plan CA IR-16 Attachment 2 Page 3 of 7 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 3.0 TRANSFORMER CONSTRUCTION 3.1 Type (i.e. sealed, conservator) Sealed Sealed 4.13 Ho Bushing Location (cover mount, cable compartment) -...

AI summary The document outlines technical specifications for transformer construction, including bushing locations, manufacturers, types, ratings, and creepage distances. It also details current transformers at various locations with their quantities, ratios, and accuracy ratings.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-19: 2 3 With respect to project C0080266 (New Distribution ROW 11), please provide the number 4 of outage events, by year, for each feeder listed in attachment 1. Please provide the number 5 of both total outa...

AI summary The request (IR-19) asks for outage event data related to project C0080266 (New Distribution ROW 11), including total and tree contact outages by year and feeder. The response directs the requester to refer to NSEB IR-129 for the information.

2026 ACE NSDoE IR-001 Attachment 1 Status CI Number Title First Approval Year Original Approved Project Cost 2026 ACE Project Total Variance ($) Variance % 24 impacts on sustaining capital investments such as these; however, these projects...

AI summary The document discusses the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) project, including impacts on sustaining capital investments, revenue requirements, and distribution capital planning. It requests information on how distribution capital planning is linked to customer additions and reliability statistics, as well as cost drivers for 2026 spending.

Services C0068719 IT - Distributed Intelligence Apps 1,312,110 Advanced Grid Modernization Downline Connectivity General Plant

AI summary The document lists an IT service related to Distributed Intelligence Apps under the Advanced Grid Modernization category, with a cost of 1,312,110 and subcategories including Downline Connectivity and General Plant.

1 (b) D010 breaks projects down to the feeder level; therefore, each feeder that has widening 2 completed on it is considered a separate project under D010. 3 Year D010 Projects Kms Widened Cost ($) Cost $/km 2022 4 49 2,217,877 45,262 202...

AI summary The text discusses how D010 projects are categorized at the feeder level, with each feeder having widening 2 completed on it considered a separate project. It also includes a table showing the number of projects, kilometers widened, and associated costs for the years 2022 to 2025.

- 5 (c) The work completed in D010, across all regions, does not have differences in activity. - 6 Costs can vary by feeder depending on the vegetative condition or location, but no region has

AI summary The text discusses the uniformity of work completed across regions and notes that costs may vary by feeder due to factors like vegetative conditions or location, but no region has significant differences in activity.

5 (ii) Please refer to the table below. Note that the table denotes net change in kilometers 6 of distribution line on the system, not total distance added, as it is derived from a 7 snapshot in time from NS Power's GIS database. Also note...

AI summary The text refers to a table detailing the net change in kilometers of distribution line, derived from a snapshot in NS Power's GIS database. It notes that a cyber incident has temporarily affected NS Power's ability to update as-builts in the GIS database. The document is part of NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests regarding the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan.

4 Net Change in Total km of Distribution Year 2022 377 2023 (74) 2024 465 5

AI summary The text presents a table showing the net change in total kilometers of distribution from 2022 to 2024, with values of 377, (74), and 465 respectively.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 2 (f) How many Primary Aerial Conductor failures occurred in 2025? 3 4 (g) What was the age of the failed Primary Aerial Conductors? 5 6 (i) Mean 7 8 (ii) Minimum 9 10 (iii) Maximum 11 12 (h) Please expand the table to p...

AI summary The document contains a series of questions regarding the number of Primary Aerial Conductor failures in 2025, the age of the failed conductors, and the proportion of outages by device category during severe weather events. A response reference (IR-55) is noted, but no details are provided.

Phase to Phase Voltage of Energized Electrical Power Line or Power Line Equipment Distance 750 volts and up to 69 000 volts 3.0 m greater than 69 000 volts and up to 138 000 volts 5.0 m greater than 138 000 volts 6.0 m If the voltage of an...

AI summary The document outlines minimum safe distances from energized electrical power lines based on voltage levels, specifying 3.0 m for voltages up to 69,000 volts, 5.0 m for voltages up to 138,000 volts, and 6.0 m for voltages above 138,000 volts. If the voltage is unknown, a minimum distance of 6.0 m must be maintained.

Desired Target: The desired circuit arrangement for the Bridgewater area makes use of the boundaries imposed on the Town by the LaHave River and Highway 103. Ideally, there should be sufficient capacity to the Northeast of the river to sup...

AI summary The desired circuit arrangement for the Bridgewater area uses the LaHave River and Highway 103 as boundaries to separate 12kV and 25kV distribution systems. Current 12kV circuits may need to be upgraded to 25kV in the future due to increasing load demands and transformer capacity limits.

REDACTED 2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-116 Attachment 1 Page 38 of 52 Station Name Transformer I.D. Transformer Rating (MVA) Feeder kV (L-L) Feeder # Load 2002 Peak Amps Load 2002 Feeder MVA Calc 2002 Total MVA 80W-301 72 84 58 71 13.2 0.549 0.527...

AI summary The document presents a table with data on transformers and feeders, including details such as transformer ratings, feeder voltage levels, load measurements, and calculated MVA values for various stations. This information is likely used for infrastructure planning and load management.

2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-117 Attachment 1 Page 2 of 7 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Line No: L7001 Work Order Report L7001-022 230-T-G(O) 70 0 70 Higgins Brook 2M Stream N45-23-12.10 W63-20-27.60 45 23' 8.8064"N -63 20' 30.4804"...

AI summary The document contains a work order report related to electrical infrastructure maintenance, highlighting deteriorating insulators and spar arms at specific locations. It outlines required repairs such as reinsulating and replacing components.

2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-117 Attachment 1 Page 4 of 7 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Line No: L7001 Work Order Report L7001-065 230-T-G(O) 70 0 70 Gully with 1 M Stream N45-18-32.50 W63-21- 19.20 45 18' 28.1578"N -63 21' 20.2064"...

AI summary The document contains a work order report for a 2026S project involving the replacement of spar arms and reinsulation at a location with significant species and habitat considerations. The report includes geographic coordinates, inspection details, and environmental consultation requirements.

2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-117 Attachment 1 Page 6 of 7 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Line No: L7001 Work Order Report L7001-083 230-T-G(O) 70 0 70 Access Woods Road off Pleasant Valley Road Highway 289 45 16' 46.3171"N -63 22' 45...

AI summary The document contains work order reports for two locations detailing infrastructure issues, including cracked spar arms, rotten pole tops, deteriorating grout in insulators, and ant infestations. Each report includes specific coordinates, work order numbers, and proposed actions such as replacement and reinsulation.

2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-117 Attachment 1 Page 7 of 7 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Line No: L7001 Work Order Report L7001-099 230-T-G(O) 65 0 65 .5M Stream N45-15-27.2 45 15' -63 24' No 2026S 14.2 12.96 7214555 1-2 years No Ins...

AI summary The text includes a work order report for a specific line item (L7001-099) related to an insulator grout replacement on a power line. The report notes deteriorating conditions, including sagging spar arms and weather cracks, and outlines actions such as replacing arms and reinsulating.

2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan (NSEB M12619) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-118: 14 12kV voltage and supports future load growth. Another option that was explored was to 15 connect Mahone Bay to an exi...

AI summary The document discusses NSPI's response to NSEB information requests regarding the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan, focusing on transformer upgrades, load growth projections, voltage requirements, cost differences, and distribution studies for the Mahone Bay project.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 2 (g) No distribution study is available, as the distribution system is owned and managed by 3 the Town of Mahone Bay. Date Filed: February 13, 2026 NSPI (NSEB) IR-123 Page 3 of 3

AI summary The document indicates that no distribution study is available because the distribution system is owned and managed by the Town of Mahone Bay.

Transmission Vegetation Management Costs from 2016 to 2025 by Voltage. Year 2022 L-5532 1 216.77 2,765 6,923.70 2022 L-5533 1 91.87 1,084 1,657.44 2022 L-5535 1 122.60 944 1,917.12 2022 L-5541 1 54.85 4 2.57 2022 L-5561A 1 2,562.87 2,692 4...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of transmission vegetation management costs from 2016 to 2025 by voltage level. It includes line numbers, quantities, and associated costs for various projects. The request is made in the context of distribution capital investments and the need for yearly data on primary overhead distribution lines.

3 Table 1 . Distribution Capital Widening Data (2019-2025) Year D010 and New ROW Spend Spans Complete Kilometers Complete % of System 2018 $12,906,941 2880 160 0.6 2019 $8,155,355 3582 199 0.7 2020 $7,558,203 2988 166 0.6 2021 $9,790,894 5...

AI summary The table presents distribution capital widening data from 2018 to 2025, showing expenditures, spans completed, kilometers completed, and the percentage of the system completed for each year.

2 Peak Load data is from the 2025 peak load model for February 6, 2025 3 Customer counts are based on April 2024 GIS model 4 5 (d) No; the substations do not currently have any form of telecommunication systems. 6 7 (e) Test equipment and...

AI summary The text provides data on peak load and customer counts, notes the absence of telecommunication systems at substations, and explains that test equipment and tools are included in the project, similar to earlier RTU projects, to ensure proper execution and asset servicing.

2 - 3 Please refer to the Application Page 108 of 782, Figures 67: Annual Tree Contact – Customer - 4 Interruptions (Major/Extreme Events Removed) and Figure 68: Annual Tree Contact – - 5 Customer Hours of Interruption (Major/Extreme Event...

AI summary The response provides updated figures (Figure 67 and Figure 68) related to annual tree contact customer interruptions and customer hours of interruption, excluding major/extreme events, for the remainder of 2025.

(1) Total 2025 Spend: Top 10 projects that were included in the 2025 ACE Plan CI Project Title Functional Class 2025 C0045132 ECEI - Energy Storage Transmission Plant - T $ 167,944,719 C0068655 LM6000 191-332 Life Extension Gas Turbine Gen...

AI summary The document outlines the top 10 projects included in the 2025 ACE Plan with their respective costs and functional classes, as well as preliminary spending on projects awaiting approval or included in the plan. It includes details on energy storage, infrastructure upgrades, and other initiatives.

(3) Spending on projects started prior to 2025, not in the 2025 ACE Plan: Top 10 projects that were included in prior ACE Plans or approved prior to 2025 CI Project Title Functional Class 2025 C0074452 L6552 - 124C TOA Grid Modernization T...

AI summary The text lists top 10 projects initiated prior to 2025 and not included in the 2025 ACE Plan, detailing their functional classes and 2025 spending. It also includes a status table with project categories, ACE Plan references, submission dates, and financial details.

C0056722 Dist. Inspection Programs (1) PE 973,014 3,075,763 This project includes inspection costs, which will be subsequently allocated

AI summary This document entry outlines a project related to distribution inspection programs, including associated inspection costs that will be allocated subsequently. The entry provides a reference number, program name, and financial figures.

2025 ACE Carryover Spending - as of December 31, 2025 Project 2025 ACE Plan 2025 ACE Plan Amount C0043010 2022/2023 Wood Pole Retreatment Program 79,470 656,597 - (79,470) C0031268 AMO Critical Equipment Online Monitoring 34,543 432,380 53...

AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of the 2025 ACE Carryover Spending as of December 31, 2025, outlining various projects, their planned and actual spending, and variances. It includes initiatives such as the Wood Pole Retreatment Program, Advanced Metering Infrastructure, and multiple transmission and distribution projects.

Chris Milligan ([email protected]) 1 Undertaking U-5: C0060751 2024 Manhole Automatic Pumps Storm Hardening - Targeted Equipment Replacement and Upgrades Special Capital $ 18,495 $ 74,285 $ 55,790 - C0060003 AMO 85S Thermal Camera...

AI summary The document outlines various capital projects undertaken by Nova Scotia Power, including storm hardening initiatives, grid modernization efforts, and compliance projects. It details the costs and financial status of each project, highlighting expenditures and variances.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Undertaking U-8: Re: C0053214 – 76W-T1 Transformer Replacement To provide any information available re load growth forecast provided by the Mahone Bay Electric Utility Response U-8: It is NS Power's understanding that Maho...

AI summary NS Power acknowledges steady load growth in Mahone Bay due to small-scale developments, including a new 1,000 kVA development at Kedy's Landing. Strum Engineering Inc. provided a forecast that includes the addition of a fourth 4.16kV distribution circuit in 2027 to manage the increased load.

Feeder 76W-211 76W-212 76W-213 76W-214 Load (kVa) 850 1,150 1,100 1,250 Additional residential developments and small commercial expansions within the Town of Mahone Bay Electric Utility's scope are expected to require an additional two (2...

AI summary The document outlines the current load on four feeders (76W-211 to 76W-214) and anticipates the need for two new 4.16kV distribution circuits (76W-215 and 76W-216) in the Town of Mahone Bay Electric Utility due to expected residential and commercial growth over the next ten years.

Site Professional: Jeff Faulkner, P. Geo. Tier II PSSL

AI summary The document provides information about the site professional involved in the assessment, indicating Jeff Faulkner, P. Geo., as the professional responsible for the Tier II PSSL.

FOR PETROLEUM IMPACTED SITES IN ATLANTIC CANADA Pha III E SA Rep ort, Se ctio n 5 .4 se Line Total Line Length (km) Voltage (kV) % of Line completed (2016-2024) Vegetation Mangement Cost NERC Vegetation Management Requirement L-5003 13.5 6...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing the status of various power lines in Atlantic Canada, including their total line length, voltage, percentage of completion between 2016 and 2024, and vegetation management costs. Most lines are at varying stages of completion, with some having reached 100% completion, while others remain at 0%.

it provides the 2026 forecast. So I'm just can you clarify? I heard your answer to say that you do collect person hours, you just don't use them for forecasting in the other Distribution Routines. A. (Mr. Beaton) Apologies. In the first on...

AI summary The discussion focuses on tracking labour hours and costs in distribution routines, including challenges from data loss due to a cyber event and the potential for improved tracking to identify excessive overtime and optimize scheduling for planned work.

2.3.5 New Customer Routines [66] New customer routine capital expenditures represent the largest individual distribution routine subcategory with a budget of approximately $67.8 million in 2026. The 2026 budgets for D004 – New Customer Upg...

AI summary New customer routine capital expenditures are the largest distribution routine subcategory with a 2026 budget of $67.8 million. NS Power uses expenditure-based forecasts and notes that factors like customer demand and economic growth do not directly affect the forecast. Mr. Wilson recommended capturing more detailed data for better budgeting and forecasting, but NS Power argues that current methods are sufficient and performed well in 2025.

Jennifer L. Nicholson SCHEDULE "A" 2026 ACE Plan Approved Projects CI Number Title 2026 Budget Project Total Generation C0080206 POA Boiler Refurbishment 2026 $1,195,706 $1,304,600 C0080205 POA Boiler Refractory Replacement 2026 $936,645 $...

AI summary The document lists approved projects under the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan, including boiler refurbishments, transmission upgrades, distribution right-of-way expansions, and intelligent asset data integration, with budget figures and total project costs.

Figure 33: 2026 Distribution Vegetation Work Plan by Region[2](#page-1-1) Region Ι Spans K Metro 1,770 9 Northeast 2,576 1 Figure 34: 2026 Distribution Corridor Widening with Managed Rights-of-Way (ROW)[3](#page-1-2) Region Spans Kms Centr...

AI summary The text presents two figures detailing the 2026 distribution vegetation work plan by region and the 2026 distribution corridor widening with managed rights-of-way (ROW) by region. The figures provide data on spans and kilometers for each region but do not include the total investment planned for these projects.

have the potential to change on short notice. These risks can add significant costs to the project and NS Power submits that a 15% contingency is appropriate to absorb those risks if they do present. Transcript, page 87. DATE FILED: June 5...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate supports NS Power's proposed 2026 ACE Plan but recommends improvements to NS Power's distribution routines, specifically in tracking and reporting of labour hours and scheduling. NS Power defends its current systems and argues that a 15% contingency is appropriate to manage potential project risks.

2.3.5 New Customer Routines [66] New customer routine capital expenditures represent the largest individual distribution routine subcategory with a budget of approximately $67.8 million in 2026. The 2026 budgets for D004 – New Customer Upg...

AI summary New customer routine capital expenditures are a significant part of the distribution budget, with a 2026 allocation of $67.8 million. NS Power uses expenditure-based forecasts, and Mr. Wilson suggests capturing more detailed customer data to improve forecasting and planning. NS Power argues that current forecasting methods have been effective, as no ATO was required for new customer routines in several years.

Storm Hardening with Targeted Equipment Replacements and Upgrades [124] This involves replacing aging equipment, rebuilding lines, modernizing substations, strengthening transmission infrastructure and installing advanced protective device...

AI summary The text discusses storm hardening efforts involving the replacement of aging equipment, rebuilding of lines, modernization of substations, strengthening of transmission infrastructure, and installation of advanced protective devices such as reclosers.

I N D E X O F P R O C E E D I N G S April 21, 2026 PAGE NO. 2 opportunities related to Distribution Routines, Mr. 3 Wilson's recommendations primarily focus on Nova Scotia 4 Power's reporting requirements and other changes to its 5 work ma...

AI summary The document discusses recommendations by Mr. Wilson regarding Nova Scotia Power's reporting requirements, work management practices, contingency caps, reliability metrics, and updates to the CEJC. Nova Scotia Power has accepted two of the 15 recommendations, while the remaining 13 are under consideration in the proceeding. The Consumer Advocate plans to further explore these issues with Nova Scotia Power.

NS POWER PANEL 65 Cr-ex, (Murphy) 1 yes. 2 Q. Okay. 3 A. (Peachey) That's correct. 4 Q. And so there's nothing 5 outstanding at this time? 6 A. (Peachey) That's correct. 7 So on the topic of Distribution Q. 8 Routines and work asset manage...

AI summary The proceeding discusses the tracking of person hours for distribution routines by Nova Scotia Power, with the clarification that only Distribution Routine D005 uses person hours for forecasting, while others do not. The discussion also touches on the distinction between tracking labour costs and person hours.

NS POWER PANEL 89 Cr-ex, (Murphy) 1 that would benefit the future load forecasting. 2 Historically, we've seen using information such as housing 3 starts, that this would be somewhat of a proxy for have 4 not shown to be an accurate reflec...

AI summary The discussion focuses on the limitations of using historical data like housing starts for load forecasting and the adequacy of current data sources such as AMI for distribution planning and cost allocation. The speaker emphasizes that existing data is sufficient for planning and that cost allocation methods would remain unchanged.

NS POWER PANEL 117 Cr-ex, (Powell) 1 any definition it's a snow storm, we have snow and ice, we 2 have drifting snow, but they because they don't meet 3 the definition of a major event, they are included under 4 regular business metrics. A...

AI summary The discussion clarifies that certain outages caused by snow and ice are not considered major events but are included in regular business metrics. It also addresses the causes of tree contacts, noting that they are often due to storms or wind, and references Exhibit N-7 and related documents concerning distribution routines and small business advocate responses.

NS POWER PANEL 125 Cr-ex, (Powell) 1 gets there, they don't see the tree any more, but there 2 was weather. 3 So would we see a correlation of that 4 reduction as well? 5 A. (MacMullin) So as a result of 6 moving as a result of the Vegetat...

AI summary The text discusses the impact of the Vegetation Management Program on reducing outages caused by trees and adverse weather. It also includes a question regarding the significant overspend in the Distribution Routine D055 and references a specific exhibit and page number from the Application.

NS POWER PANEL 131 Cr-ex, (Powell) 1 timing required for that work and we would have then 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Data to identify momentary outages and quantify impact is currently limited to telemetered protection devices. Historically thi...

AI summary The discussion centers on the availability of data regarding momentary outages, with the witness explaining that while current AMI meters are capable of collecting such data, it is not currently being used. Downline devices like reclosers are already capable of recording momentary outages, though data collection historically was limited.

NS POWER PANEL 329 Cr-ex, (Mahody) 1 Management Mechanism, you've got a condition of the 2 Pennsylvania breakers, then you have a criticality if it 3 doesn't work or fails to operate, what happens. And that 4 would have an associated risk...

AI summary The discussion focuses on the management of Pennsylvania breakers, their criticality, and the risk ratings associated with their failure. The utility uses asset assessments and industry information to determine replacement needs. The discussion also references Exhibit N-6 and Project C0080266, which involves distribution right of way and vegetation management on transmission lines.

NS POWER PANEL 331 Cr-ex, (Mahody) 1 2 requirements. 5 an undertaking, but we wouldn't necessarily complete 6 vegetation management on all transmission lines through 7 this period. So where it starts with the N/As under the 8 "Percentage o...

AI summary The text discusses NS Power's approach to vegetation management on transmission lines, noting that not all lines are fully managed due to ongoing projects like the 69kV Widening Program and T010. The speaker suggests verifying whether the N/A entries in the data are due to incomplete work.

NS POWER PANEL 337 Cr-ex, (Mahody) been made on these 174 lines? A. (Beaton) So obviously all of our transmission system could potentially have widening. The biggest level of investment that we've seen was obviously on 69kV widening, where...

AI summary The discussion focuses on the investment in transmission system widening, particularly on 69kV lines, where a significant $45 million program was undertaken over six to eight years to increase right-of-way widths. Higher voltage lines require less widening due to already substantial right-of-way widths.

NS POWER PANEL 341 Cr-ex, (Mahody) widening work on 30 percent of our transmission system isn't indicative of lack of completion. It's more an indication of a large chunk of our transmission system is not in need of widening and the curren...

AI summary The discussion revolves around Nova Scotia Power's transmission line widening program and its impact on reducing tree contact incidents, particularly during major weather events like Hurricane Dorian and Fiona. The witness explains that while statistical improvements are limited due to low baseline tree contact numbers, the program showed value during these events by reducing incidents in widened areas.

I N D E X O F P R O C E E D I N G S PAGE NO. April 21, 2026 U-7 To provide a list of the options that were considered before landing on the RCE method, understanding that that could be different metrics, depending on what type of asset you...

AI summary The document provides an index of proceedings with various questions and requests related to utility operations, including load forecasts, outage history, inspection reports, and vegetation management costs, among other topics.

1 average duration, there's not really an improvement from 2 2021 to 2024 and there was $57 million spent. 3 A. (MacMullin) So it is absolutely 4 the intent of the investment program, the $45 million last 5 year and the $45 million this ye...

AI summary The discussion highlights NS Power's investment in vegetation management to reduce outage duration and frequency, with a 19% reduction in tree-related outages from 2024 to 2025. The focus is on prioritizing high-risk feeders, and the speaker requests detailed data on customer interruptions and hours of interruption for lines where vegetation management was performed from 2020 to 2025.

NS POWER PANEL 469 Questions, (Murphy) 1 doing are showing benefits. We are seeing we 2 absolutely are seeing a reduction in the duration and 3 frequency of outages due to trees. It has it is 4 evidenced in the data and in the evidence tha...

AI summary The text discusses improvements in the Vegetation Management Program, noting a reduction in outage duration and frequency due to tree-related issues. It also mentions changes in how the program is presented, adapting to higher wind exposure and involving customers in tree management.

NS POWER PANEL 471 Questions, (Murphy) 1 operating conditions of the system. 2 So we know that the operating 3 conditions of the overhead system have changed in terms of 4 the impact of the higher number of winds and gusts above 5 80 that...

AI summary The text discusses the impact of changing weather conditions, specifically increased wind and gusts, on the operating conditions of the overhead system. It references storms like Fiona and Lee and highlights the benefits of system investments despite these challenges, emphasizing reduced impacts and the prioritization of maintenance efforts.

NS POWER PANEL 475 Questions, (Murphy) 1 MEMBER MURPHY: Rob, can you to N-1, 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Measuring the success of the program should be considered from a risk point of view. Creating adequate vegetation separatio...

AI summary Member Murphy asks how the reduction in risk from future vegetation management plans can be measured, particularly in terms of cost effectiveness. Beaton responds by explaining that improvements in vegetative conditions on the line are a way to measure risk reduction, though overall impacts may not always be visible on a 1 to 5 scale.

the vegetation management is very difficult for Nova Scotia Power to track and for the Board then to understand that the investment that it is supporting in this work is actually Cr-ex, (Kayter) to the benefit of Nova Scotia Power customer...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power faces challenges in tracking vegetation management efforts and demonstrating their impact on customer reliability during storms. A suggestion is made to develop a reliability indicator to better measure the benefits of these efforts, while acknowledging the limitations in fully understanding outage events.

INTERNATIONAL REPORTING INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS demonstrated to have achieved cost minimization. That's why, in the last couple of years, we've been really focused on these distribution routines and transmission routines and the Rel...

AI summary The speaker acknowledges Nova Scotia Power's efforts in cost minimization, particularly in distribution and transmission routines, and the ongoing third-party Reliability Plan review. They suggest there are still areas for improvement in cost effectiveness and mention the Vegetation Management Program as an example.

ion routines are minimized. So for example, assuming that this transactions per hour metric is kind of what I think it is, one could look at that year over year for the new WILSON Cr-ex, (Kayter) INTERNATIONAL REPORTING INC. CERTIFIED COUR...

AI summary The discussion focuses on improving efficiency in distribution routines, particularly through better scheduling practices and learning from examples like distributed solar installation in Australia, where simplified permitting and efficient installer practices contribute to lower costs.

installation is in Australia compared to other markets in the world. And one of the reasons is, is they have a very simplified permitting process, but also the installers use very Cr-ex, (Kayter) aggressive scheduling methods in order to m...

AI summary The discussion highlights Australia's simplified permitting process and efficient installation scheduling methods, which could be applied to improve distribution routines and asset management practices in Nova Scotia.