Topic:"Participant Costs Benefits" in M12412

9 Consulting Fees - 10 The forecast for this cost category includes consulting fees primarily related to Integrated Resource - 11 Planning, including to support pre-integrated resource plan studies, forecasting and modelling. - 12 The resp...

AI summary The forecast for consulting fees includes costs related to Integrated Resource Planning (IRP), transitioning responsibility to NSIESO by October 2025, and external consultants for studies like transmission and wind integration. The Act mandates NSIESO's first IRP exercise by October 24, 2025.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR - 3 2 Reference: Application, Exhibit B-2, pages 19-21, employee transfers and staffing and 3 consultants. 4 a) Confirm, or explain the extent to which otherwise, that staffing transfers to NS IESO 5 from NS P...

AI summary The document requests clarification on staffing transitions from NS Power to NS IESO for the upcoming IRP, new employees involved in the 2025 IRP, consulting fees allocation, and modeling software used. Responses reference prior submissions (NSEB IR-17, CA IR-5). Key issues include IRP staffing continuity, consulting costs, and modeling tools.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL b) Please refer to Response to NSEB IR-17 (b) and (c) and Response to CA IR-5 (a) and (b). c) Please refer to Response to NSEB IR-13 (a). Under the More Access to Energy Act , Section 36 (1): "The IESO shall make an offer...

AI summary The NSIESO is in early stages of planning its IRP, with consulting fees budgeted for IRP tasks. No consultants or modeling software have been identified yet. Legal obligations under the More Access to Energy Act regarding employee employment offers are noted. The CEO's role in IRP direction is mentioned.

4.3.2.4.2 Consulting fees

AI summary The section '4.3.2.4.2 Consulting fees' is referenced but contains no substantive text or analysis regarding consulting fees in the regulatory proceeding. No details, arguments, or entities are provided in the given document chunk.

Overview - 3 Per the Application, forecasted consulting fees include consulting fees primarily related to Integrated Resource - 4 Planning, to support pre-integrated resource plan studies, forecasting, and modelling. The responsibility for...

AI summary The Application outlines forecasted consulting fees for Integrated Resource Planning (IRP), transitioning IRP responsibilities to the NSIESO by October 2025 as mandated by the Act. External consultants may be required for transmission, wind integration, and storage studies, reflecting the need for specialized expertise in these areas. The transition aligns with regulatory requirements to ensure comprehensive planning and system reliability.

Basis for forecasted consulting fees - Per the NSIESO's response to NSEB-IR-17, the breakdown of the consulting fees and scope is not known at the time - of this report and was a reasonable estimate based on consultation with NSPI. An RFP...

AI summary The NSIESO has not finalized the consulting fees breakdown for the IRP project, with estimates based on NSPI consultations. An RFP hasn't been issued, and modeling software costs are not yet included in cost estimates.

5.4 Conclusion - Based upon our review of administration salaries and wages, we can provide the following conclusions and recommendations: - Nothing has come to our attention to suggest that the proposed salaries and wages are unreasonable...

AI summary The proposed salaries and wages by NSIESO are deemed reasonable, aligned with industry benchmarks and comparable organizations. However, the absence of supporting data from KBRS and HUB International limits full evaluation of underlying salary calculations.

Request IR-3: - Reference: Application, Exhibit B-2, pages 19-21, employee transfers and staffing and consultants. - a) Confirm, or explain the extent to which otherwise, that staffing transfers to NS IESO from NS Power associated with the...

AI summary Request IR-3 seeks clarification on NSIESO staffing transitions from NS Power for the next IRP, including impacts on planning, new hires, consulting fees, and modeling software. Questions address employee transfers, consulting firm selection, and cost allocations for IRP-related tasks.