N-2NSPI (CA) RIR 1 to 12 - Redacted
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NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests 1 (ii) D006 Regulatory Replacements: Overtime in this routine is driven by specific 2 project or work order requirements for after hours or weekend work. For example, 3 this could be...
AI summary NSPI discusses overtime labor in various distribution routines, focusing on D055, which involves planned replacement of deteriorated equipment. The response highlights that overtime is driven by specific project requirements, such as customer outages and highway crossing work, and notes a decreasing trend in overtime labour as a percentage of total labour for D055.
CI Various - Distribution Routines - D055 - Planned Replacement of Deteriorated Equipment (ATO) (NSEB M12898) NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests
AI summary The document pertains to NSPI's responses to information requests by the Consumer Advocate related to planned equipment replacement in distribution routines under the ATO framework, as part of NSEB M12898.
23 (a) Please refer to the table below. D055 Field Driven Work ($) # of Field Driven Work Orders Average cost per WO 2022 3,630,286 2,451 1,481 2023 3,920,592 1,303 3,009 2024 4,857,028 247 19,664 2025 5,419,607 227 23,875 CI Various - Dis...
AI summary The table outlines field-driven work costs and associated metrics for the years 2022 to 2025, including total costs, number of work orders, and average cost per work order. The data is related to the planned replacement of deteriorated equipment under the Distribution Routines program, referenced as NSEB M12898.
Between Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and PowerTel Utilities Contractors Limited Effective Date: October 1, 2019 REDACTED Distribution Routines ATO CA IR-5 Attachment 1 Page 2 of 67
AI summary The document outlines a distribution routine agreement between Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and PowerTel Utilities Contractors Limited, effective from October 1, 2019. The text includes a reference to a redacted attachment, indicating sensitive or confidential information.
REDACTED Distribution Routines ATO CA IR-5 Attachment 1 Page 5 of 67 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) - which shall contain the CUs applicable to the Services, as amended from time to time by the Parties in accordance with the t...
AI summary The document defines key terms and concepts related to distribution routines and service agreements between NSPI and the Service Provider, including definitions for Contract Price, Contract Time, Reactive Work, Storm Work, and other operational terms.
TABLE 1 – RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES Responsibility Service Provider NSPI services required to conduct the Services at NSPI's expense: traffic control, backhoe, tree trimming for job site access, rock breaking, blasting, temporary roa...
AI summary Table 1 outlines the responsibilities of the service provider and NSPI regarding ancillary services required for transmission and distribution work, including traffic control, tree trimming, and site restoration. NSPI is not responsible unless specified in the Work Order.
TABLE 3: TRANSMISSION WORK: Work Type Contract Year 2 (Oct 1, 2020 to Sept 30, 2021) Contract Year 3 (Oct 1, 2021 to Sept 30, 2022) Contract Year 4 (Oct 1, 2022 to Nov 30, 2023) Planned Work < 200 CU Hours Planned Work ≥ 200 CU Hours REDAC...
AI summary The text presents a table titled 'TRANSMISSION WORK' outlining planned work categorized by contract year, with columns for different time periods and work types. The content is partially redacted, indicating that confidential information has been removed.
TABLE 4: DISTRIBUTION: Work Type Contract Year 1 Contract Year 2 Contract Year 3 Contract Year 4 (Oct 1, 2019 to (Oct 1, 2020 to (Oct 1, 2021 to Sept (Oct 1, 2022 to Nov Sept 30, 2020) Sept 30, 2021) 30, 2022) 30, 2023) Planned Work < 200...
AI summary The text presents a table titled 'TABLE 4: DISTRIBUTION:' which outlines work types and contract years. It also mentions a section titled '2.2 Hourly Rates,' suggesting a discussion on compensation or cost structures related to distribution work.
REDACTED Distribution Routines ATO CA IR-5 Attachment 1 Page 38 of 67 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) NSPI agrees that during Term, the Service Provider shall have a right of first opportunity on all Storm Work required by NSPI...
AI summary NSPI grants the Service Provider a right of first opportunity to perform Storm Work during the Term, ensuring that NSPI does not engage third parties for such work without first offering it to the Service Provider.
3.5 Distribution/ Transmission Standby (non-storm): - Personnel Standby (home) = $ per day per person with a 3-day minimum commitment. - Equipment Standby = Mobilization charges shall only be applied if gear is requested in a specific loca...
AI summary This section outlines standby rates for personnel and equipment, including a 3% annual increase starting in the second contract year. It also details right-of-way travel compensation based on the number of CU hours and applicable rates, and specifies that the service provider must offer an alternative compensation mechanism after 120 days. Expenses and administrative fees are also covered, with requirements for competitive processes and use of existing suppliers.
REDACTED Distribution Routines ATO CA IR-5 Attachment 2 Page 1 of 11 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) THIS THIRD AMENDING AGREEMENT effective as of the 1st day of September2024, and signed on the day of March, 2025 (the " Effect...
AI summary This document is a third amending agreement between Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and Connect Atlantic Utility Services Corporation, effective as of September 2024 and signed on March 2025. It outlines modifications to distribution routines.
REDACTED Distribution Routines ATO CA IR-5 Attachment 2 Page 5 of 11 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) per room unless extenuating circumstance prevails. All expenses will be billed at a cost without markup. Fuel receipts showing...
AI summary This document outlines amendments to a distribution agreement between NSPI and CAUS, including provisions for meal and fuel expenses, the addition of a Statement of Work form, and a revised Dispute Resolution process. The agreement is governed by Nova Scotia and Canadian laws.
CI Various - Distribution Routines - D055 - Planned Replacement of Deteriorated Equipment (ATO) (NSEB M12898) NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests
AI summary The document pertains to NSPI's responses to information requests by the Consumer Advocate related to planned equipment replacement in distribution routines under the ATO framework, as part of NSEB M12898.
Distribution Routines ATO CA IR-11 Attachment 1 Page 1 of 1 Project 2025 ACE 2025 Spend Variance Variance % Original Start Date Original Completion Date Current Start Date Current Completion Date Primary Cost Increase 92W-302 Valley Cresce...
AI summary The table outlines various distribution routine projects with details on their budget, spending, variances, and completion dates. Most projects show significant negative variances, with some indicating delays in completion and additional scope of work.
NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-12: 2 3 Please explain how the Street Light/Service installation and removal condition data were 4 updated, and provide supporting data. 5 6 Response IR-12: 7 8 Street Light installations and removals are prim...
AI summary The response to Request IR-12 explains that street light installations and removals are driven by customer reports and feeder inspections, with updates to work volumes in 2025 based on observed trends. The D055 forecast is based on the previous year's data, and there is an increase in spend for street light work in 2025 compared to 2024.
N-3NSPI (NSEB) RIR 1 to 10
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(b) Please refer to the below table: D055 Bin Work # of Bin Work Orders Field Drive Work ($) # of Field Driven Work Orders Street Light and Service Removals ($) # of Streetlight Work Orders 2019 1,925,070 _ 1,288,320 - 1,290,827 - 2020 2,9...
AI summary The table provides data on bin work, field-driven work, and streetlight work orders from 2019 to 2025, including associated costs. The data shows fluctuations in the number and cost of work orders over the years, with a significant increase in 2025, though January 2025 details are missing due to a cyber incident.
Work order counts do not provide a complete picture of work volume, as individual work orders can encompass widely varying scopes and asset quantities. A more reliable indicator is asset replacement volume by type. For example, the volume...
AI summary The document discusses the limitations of using work order counts to measure work volume and highlights the increased volume of pole replacements in 2025 compared to 2024. NS Power is working on improving transparency and reporting for distribution routine spending through enhanced tracking in 2026.
NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-6: 2 3 In its application, NS Power states: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Bin Work is up by $10.2 million due to the advancement of higher-priority condition-driven work identified during the feede...
AI summary NS Power has responded to NSEB information requests regarding Bin Work and Field Work costs, explaining that detailed data tracking is not available at the individual work order level. NS Power is working to improve its tracking capabilities for future filings.
NON-CONFIDENTIAL Request IR-9: Please describe how the utility has addressed system hardening solutions and resilience in the project selection. Response IR-9: With respect to D055, system hardening and resilience is addressed through two...
AI summary NS Power addresses system hardening and resilience by targeting high-risk areas with appropriate mitigating measures and using modern materials and design standards during equipment replacement and upgrades. These strategies aim to reduce the likelihood of outages and improve system performance during adverse weather conditions.