Topic:"Infrastructure Planning" in M12782

2.1 Revisions to Regulation 3.6 - In the 90-day, 2023 Report, and 2024 Report, the Company reported that necessary revisions to - Regulation 3.6 (February 2, 2023) resulting from Bill 145 and M10872, continue to be identified. - On Novembe...

AI summary NSP is revising Regulation 3.6 due to Bill 145 and M10872, developing a cost allocation proposal for distribution upgrades as directed by the Board. Revisions are pending, with a draft regulation awaiting approval.

3.2 Updates & Refinements to Hosting Capacity Analysis - In the Board's decision on the 2023 CNMP Report, NS Power was directed to address prior - recommendations for future hosting capacity analysis made by Synapse[13](#page-10-1) in its...

AI summary NS Power addressed the Nova Scotia Energy Board's directive to refine hosting capacity analysis following a Synapse workshop. A cybersecurity incident disrupted updates to hosting capacity maps, delaying 2026 enhancements. NS Power plans to continue improvements through its Commercial Net Metering Program annual reports.

Request IR-5: - Pages 11 and 12 discuss delays in updating the hosting capacity map and table but that the GIS - service restoration work is expected to restore the map and table toward the end of Q2 2026. - Please confirm the date for the...

AI summary The text requests confirmation on the restoration timeline for the hosting capacity map and table, delayed due to GIS service restoration, with expected completion toward the end of Q2 2026. It also seeks clarity on the planned enhancements' completion.

Request IR-7: - In Reference to Appendix A, worksheet 2025 CNMP Summary, regarding the costs of additional upgrades from the Preliminary Assessments, please provide the following. - a) A brief description of the upgrades required. - b) The...

AI summary Request IR-7 seeks details on NSP's Clean Energy Management Program (CNMP) upgrades, including descriptions, costs, completion dates, and quantities. Request IR-8 inquires if NSP offered customers recommendations to avoid or reduce distribution upgrade costs.

20 Reference: Report, p. 12 22 The timing of restoration for the hosting capacity data and map is dependent on the GIS 23 recovery timeline and the associated integrations between GIS and CYME software. GIS 24 service restoration work cont...

AI summary Restoration of hosting capacity data and maps depends on GIS recovery and integration with CYME software, targeted for Q2 2026. A question is raised about potential costs from the data loss.

Request IR-4: Refer to M12782, Exhibit N-1(i), the 2025 Report Appendix A, and the two tabs entitled "2025 CNMP Applications" and "2025 CNMP In Progress" and answer the following questions: - a) Please confirm that as of today only one pro...

AI summary Request IR-4 seeks clarification on battery storage projects in NS Power's 2025 CNMP applications, the status of Active Interconnected BES, impacts on DGIP timelines, the meaning of 'Applying Aggregation,' and feeder status relative to past problem feeders. Questions focus on project specifics, procedural impacts, and compliance with infrastructure planning.

Hosting Capacity Analysis and Advanced Metering Infrastructure In its decision on the 2023 CNMP Report, the Board directed NS Power to address recommendations made by Synapse during its hosting capacity stakeholder workshops and file a sub...

AI summary The Board directed NS Power to address recommendations on hosting capacity analysis following a cybersecurity incident that affected GIS data. NS Power has conducted workshops, filed a report, and plans to restore the hosting capacity map by mid-2026. The SBA requested a webinar to confirm functionality, but NS Power declined, stating the map is informational and not used for CNMP application processing.