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.
- (d) NSPI will not compensate the Service Provider for personnel stranded on Planned Work or Reactive Work as a result of Storm Work activities. - (e) Mobilization is the time it takes for the Service Provider resources to travel from the...
AI summary NSPI will not compensate the Service Provider for stranded personnel due to Storm Work activities. Mobilization and demobilization times are calculated using Google Maps, with NSPI paying 1.5 times the calculated travel time, rounded to the nearest half hour.
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.
NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Refer to M12898, Exhibit N-1, Nova Scotia Power Incorporated ("NS Power") CI Various - 4 Distribution Routines ATO (Non-Confidential) June 11, 2026 ("ATO Application), 5 Distribution Routines – Reason f...
AI summary The text references a regulatory proceeding (M12898) concerning NS Power's Distribution Routines ATO Application, including variances in 2025 ACE dollars spent versus approved amounts. It asks for clarification on planned replacement scope, spending expectations, distribution line movement, and the causes of increased field-driven work costs.
ion and removal was driven by updated condition data indicating higher required volumes. The Utility also reported a $1.4 million reduction in replacement and upgrade projects due to reprioritization. The Bin Work increase of $10.2 million...
AI summary The Utility reported a $10.2 million increase in Bin Work due to higher volumes of deteriorated assets requiring replacement, driven by updated condition data. NS Power emphasized that this proactive work reduces reliability risks and prevents unplanned failures, despite increased overtime costs being offset by regular-time labour due to expanded workforce capacity.
asset replacements by type. NS Power is actively developing enhanced tracking for 2026 to capture spending associated with specific feeder-level projects identified in the Five-Year Reliability Plan. The Board acknowledges NS Power's comme...
AI summary The Board acknowledges NS Power's efforts in managing costs through procurement and oversight but notes a gap in evidence provided. It approves an ATO for D055 routine spending to improve reliability but requires a detailed breakdown in the 2027 ACE Plan, including cost categories, work descriptions, and cost-benefit analysis.
VIA WEB PORTAL Crystal Henwood, Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: M12898 - NSPI - Distribution Routines CI Various- D055 – Plann...
AI summary The Consumer Advocate submits comments on the planned replacement of deteriorated equipment in the Distribution Routines CI Various- D055 matter, which involves a budget of $11,359,822.
August 14, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12898 - Distribution Routines CI Various- D055 – Planned Replacement of Deteriorated Equipment (ATO) –...
AI summary NS Power requests an extension for its reply submission in the Distribution Routines CI Various-D055 – Planned Replacement of Deteriorated Equipment (ATO) proceeding, citing the need for additional time to compile its response.
ion and removal was driven by updated condition data indicating higher required volumes. The Utility also reported a $1.4 million reduction in replacement and upgrade projects due to reprioritization. The Bin Work increase of $10.2 million...
AI summary The Utility reported increased Bin Work due to higher asset replacement volumes, citing improved system reliability and reduced risk of unplanned outages. NS Power emphasized that overtime costs as a share of total labour expenditures have decreased despite increased work volumes, indicating reliance on regular-time labour and expanded resources.
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