Topic:"Participant Costs Benefits" in M12663

7 Comparison to 2025/2026 Budget - 8 The difference between the estimated annualized expenditures under the 2025/2026 test year and - 9 the proposed 2026/2027 budget are based on differences in estimated personnel costs. Specifically, - 10...

AI summary The 2026/2027 budget differs from the 2025/2026 test year due to reduced FTEs (23 to 21), a 3% compensation increase, and a higher burden assumption (14.75% to 15%). Third Party Recoveries cover interconnection study costs under NSEB-approved procedures.

4. Cost Efficiency and Transparency - o Comparative cost assessments (Capex, Opex, Run the Business) will be developed for each model to illustrate affordability and overall value for Nova Scotia ratepayers. - o We will present costs along...

AI summary The document outlines plans to develop comparative cost assessments (Capex, Opex, Run the Business) for each model to demonstrate affordability and value for Nova Scotia ratepayers. Costs will be presented alongside qualitative factors like complexity, reliability, and independence to support informed trade-off decisions.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Based on the information obtained for each role, each role was then included in a pay band, and for each pay band, the highest salary in that band was applied to the number of roles in that band/level. This approach was ta...

AI summary The 2025/2026 annualized compensation for administrative employees was calculated using the same assumptions as the 2026/2027 calculations, adjusting for a 3% annual increase and a change in the burden rate. IESO Nova Scotia matches NS Power benefits for transitioning employees as per the More Access to Energy Act.

7 6.3.2.4 Eligibility criteria, guidelines, and thresholds - 8 While the above clarifies the approval process and timing of the Deferral Mechanism, through DGT-IR-1, we also 9 inquired of any additional eligibility criteria, triggers, and/...

AI summary The document discusses inquiries into eligibility criteria and safeguards for the Deferral Mechanism, noting IESO Nova Scotia's assurance that it will not over-collect revenue based on alignment between approved revenue requirements and fees. It also references the need for specific guidelines, citing the M12412 Order requiring IESO Nova Scotia to develop policies by 2027/2028, which has not yet been completed.

Request IR-11: Reference: Application page 30, Table 15, Integrated Resource Planning Consulting Fees 1.0M, and page 31 "and issued a request for proposals on October 16, 2025 to hire an IRP consultant to review the current NS Power proces...

AI summary The document outlines a request for proposals issued on October 16, 2025, to hire an IRP consultant to review NS Power's Integrated Resource Planning processes, with a budget of $1.0M and completion expected by the end of the 2025/2026 fiscal year.

Questions: a) Please provide a copy of the RFP? - b) Does the $1.0 million dollars proposed for this cost category cover costs other than the costs of the IRP consultant retained pursuant to the RFP. If it does, please identify these costs...

AI summary The questions focus on the RFP, IRP consultant costs, deliverables, budget timing, transition costs, spending to date, expected payments, and subcontractors.

17 The SBA provided the following regarding recruitment fees: 18 Within the 2026/2027 proposed budget, there is $100,000 allocated for "recruitment 19 fees", which is detailed as potentially including a signing bonus. IESO-NS confirmed 20...

AI summary The SBA raises concerns about the allocation of $100,000 for recruitment fees in the 2026/2027 budget, including potential use for signing bonuses, which may lead to total compensation exceeding expert recommendations. IESO-NS clarified no funds were allocated for signing bonuses or retainers.