Topic:"Operating Expenses" in M12898

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 (d) NS Power ensures that D055 costs are minimized through its asset management approach 2 which evaluates both condition and criticality to determine the risk of different asset groups 3 and provides priorities for the...

AI summary NS Power outlines its approach to minimizing D055 costs through asset management, competitive procurement, and efficient scheduling practices. The company uses engineered standards, historical data, and field supervision to ensure cost-effective solutions and efficient execution of work orders.

9 SUBCONTRACTORS - 9.1 Where NSPI provides written consent to the Service Provider to subcontract any of the Services, such consent shall not to be unreasonably withheld, the Service Provider shall preserve and protect the rights of the Pa...

AI summary This section outlines the conditions under which NSPI may allow subcontracting of services. It requires the Service Provider to ensure that subcontractors adhere to the same terms and conditions as in the main agreement, including safety and environmental provisions, and maintain appropriate insurance coverage.

6 Request IR-2: 7 (a) Please provide a workbook in native format with a breakdown of project actual costs by 8 account compared to budget for all distribution routines for 2025. 9 10 (b) Please provide a table with the following actual cos...

AI summary The request asks for detailed cost breakdowns and explanations regarding overtime labour usage in various distribution routines. It seeks data on actual costs compared to budgets and reasons for overtime use, as well as any indirect cost effects from reassignments.

August 11, 2026 VIA EMAIL Ms. Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: M12898 - Nova Scotia Power Inc. - Distribution Routines CI Various - Plan...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate (SBA) has reviewed Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s Distribution Routine DOSS Report and submitted comments, noting positive steps in recruitment of Powerline Technicians and suggesting continued updates on these efforts.

- The SBA notes positively NS Power's continuing efforts to recruit PLTs. The SBA observes that - the reduction in the percentage of overtime expenses suggests that the increase in PLTs should - provide both reliability and financial benef...

AI summary The SBA acknowledges NS Power's efforts in recruiting PLTs and suggests that the reduction in overtime expenses indicates potential reliability and financial benefits. NS Power confirms it will continue to report on its PLT recruitment efforts through existing annual reporting processes.