Topic:"Procurement Practices" in M12619

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2026 ACE Plan Appendix D Page 151 of 179 Nova ScoƟa Power Inc. Capital Planning & Capital Expenditure JusƟficaƟon Criteria Detailed Document teleprotec on and special protec on systems (SPS). Tel...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. outlines economic justification criteria for telecontrol and telecommunications systems, emphasizing compliance with NPCC and NERC standards. The process involves evaluating alternatives, technologies, and procurement methods to ensure cost-effective, reliable solutions for grid operations.

for this year’s Path to 2030 update. With respect to 12 resources, sizing, and timing, this update to The Path to 2030 report is consistent with the 2025 13 10YSO report unless otherwise noted. 14 15 Figure 1 - 2030 Clean Power Plan Resour...

AI summary The document updates the 2030 Clean Power Plan resources, aligning with the 2025 10YSO report. It details renewable energy projects (wind, solar, storage) with their capacities and construction dates, including the NS Power BESS Project, Green Choice Program, and future procurement timelines.

2026 ACE Plan Appendix F Page 15 of 55 The Path to 2030 – 2025 Update Non-Confidential 1 IESO-NS to ensure the 2029 retirement dates will be met. 8 In accordance with the Board’s 2 directive, NS Power has provided an update on the transfer...

AI summary The document outlines the transition of responsibilities for fast-acting generation procurement from NS Power to IESO-NS, including a REOI for 300 MW capacity with a 2029 commercial operation date. Updates on accountability matrix changes and references to M12386 and M12303 are noted.

2026 ACE Plan Appendix F Page 16 of 55 The Path to 2030 – 2025 Update Non-Confidential 1 6.0 RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PLAN ELEMENTS 2 3 6.1 Wind and Solar Resources 4 5 The 2030 Clean Power Plan incorporates a significant quantity of new varia...

AI summary The 2030 Clean Power Plan includes the Rate Base Procurement (RBP) program, initiated by Nova Scotia in 2021 to secure 1,100 GWh of renewable energy. Four RBP projects totaling 306 MW are underway, with commercial operation dates ranging from late 2025 to 2026. NS Power collaborated with RBP Interconnection Customers on engineering and construction support in 2025.

1 • Submitting an annual report, on or before January 31 of each year, to the Minister and the 2 Board as required under the Green Choice Program Regulations. 12 3 4 In January 2025, six renewable energy projects were selected by the Procu...

AI summary The Green Choice Program (GCP) selected six renewable energy projects in 2025, with two entering the System Impact Study phase. Projects like IR 732 – Eigg and IR 826 – Sugar Maple Wind have pending interconnection agreements and target COD in 2028. Nova Scotia Power (NS Power) will support development, while the Province announced a new procurement process in September 2025 to meet GCP capacity targets.

ades for each project. 17 18 In September 2025, the Province of Nova Scotia announced its intention to initiate a new 19 procurement process to ensure the GCP achieves its targeted capacity. 14 20 12 Green Choice Program Regulations - Elec...

AI summary The Province of Nova Scotia plans to restart a procurement process for the Green Choice Program (GCP) to meet its capacity targets after four projects withdrew. This follows regulatory updates and media coverage on wind energy procurement challenges, with context provided by the 2026 ACE Plan and related documents.

r new renewable energy sources and the Province was looking for a new procurement 2 administrator to lead this initiative. 31 3 4 6.2 Battery Storage & Renewable Integration Resources 5 6 The 2030 Clean Power Plan calls for deployments of...

AI summary The 2030 Clean Power Plan mandates grid-scale storage in Nova Scotia, with 150 MW of 4-hour storage approved in 2024. NS Power's BESS project (ECEI) includes updates on Bridgewater, Spider Lake, and White Rock Road sites, with commercial operations expected by late 2025 and mid-2026. The NSEB's decision (M11539) and interim report (M12494) are referenced.

final BESS site under this project, is on track for commercial operation in 24 July 2026. 25 31 Nova Scotia to redo wind energy procurement after 4 projects drop out CBC News Page 27 of 55 Date: December 12, 2025 Page 680 of 782 REDACTED R...

AI summary Nova Scotia amended the Electricity Act in 2023 to enable competitive procurement of energy storage via RFPs and contracts. The Province confirmed in 2024 that future energy storage capacity will be procured by IESO-NS through a competitive process, with timing and quantity determined by the IESO-NS.

1 capacity is required to maintain supply reliability while meeting growing peak demand 2 requirements and replacing firm capacity that will be retired to comply with the 2030 coal phase- 3 out policy requirements. NS Power’s further study...

AI summary NS Power requires 600 MW of fast-acting generation by 2030 to meet growing demand and replace retiring coal capacity, aligning with the 2030 coal phase-out policy and Clean Electricity Regulations (CER). Procurement responsibility shifted to IESO-NS in 2024, as outlined in The Path to 2030 – 2024 Update (M12012).

was reflected in The Path to 2030 – 2024 Update filed under M12012. 23 24 Upon receiving direction from the Province that procurement of fast-acting generation would be 25 led by the IESO-NS, NS Power worked to consolidate and transfer all...

AI summary NS Power transferred project materials to the Province and IESO-NS by November 2024, committing to an ongoing advisory role and supporting the IESO-NS in 2025 with technical input and project momentum.

• Transition • Take • Coordinate • IPPs develop Stability responsibility to responsibility for preferred IPP renewable projects and Renew- identify required identifying project siting in compliance able assets through IPP required assets b...

AI summary The document outlines a framework for integrating renewable energy projects through Independent Power Producers (IPPs), emphasizing system studies, compliance with NS Power’s transmission requirements, and procurement via a utility-regulated model. It references the 2026 ACE Plan Appendix F and a 2025 update to 'The Path to 2030.'

complete work to regulated model, review and enable including issuance of transmission competitive required connection to procurements for authorizations. Salisbury, NB. required products • Advocate for and services. federal support • Work...

AI summary The text outlines initiatives for transmission expansion, competitive procurements, and collaboration with the NB Government on projects like Salisbury, NB, and Point Lepreau. It emphasizes the role of IESO-NS in implementing TPIF and Fast-Acting Generation resources, along with regulatory coordination.

uance of • Take over required responsibility for authorizations. Page 49 of 55 Date: December 12, 2025 Page 702 of 782 REDACTED REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2026 ACE Plan Appendix F Page 50 of 55 The Path to 2030 – 2025 Upda...

AI summary The 2026 ACE Plan Appendix F outlines NS Power's key action to procure and finance fuel conversions through a utility-regulated model, including competitive procurements for required products and services. The NS Government and IESO-NS are involved in completing system impact studies as part of the Path to 2030 – 2025 Update.

1 Nevertheless, there are growing risks with some aspects of the plan, including: 2 3 • Delays in procuring new fast-acting generation, combined with the growing lead times seen 4 across the industry for new combustion turbines, create unc...

AI summary The text outlines risks in a plan, including delays in procuring fast-acting generation, attrition of Green Choice projects risking 80% renewable energy targets, and unclear timelines for energy storage beyond NS Power’s BESS project. NS Power notes flexibility in coal retirement timelines but emphasizes collaboration with IESO-NS and the Province to address procurement challenges.

7 PDM Element Purpose/Objective Equivalent Practice/Process Triggering Event Reason for difference Project Inception Form This element is to provide information related to the project, including items such as location, scope, operational c...

AI summary The text outlines the Program Documentation Method (PDM) elements and their purposes, noting that no equivalent processes exist for these elements due to the routine and repetitive nature of the projects involved. This highlights differences in documentation practices between standard procedures and the specific context of these projects.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-14: 2 3 With respect to C0080135 (CT-BGT2 Engine Refurbishment), please provide a description 4 of the procurement process for the contract (Attachment 2). If the contract was competitively 5 bid, please provi...

AI summary The response to Request IR-14 explains that Attachment 2 is a budgetary estimate for the CT-BGT2 Engine Refurbishment and not a competitively bid contract. NS Power justified the pricing by comparing it to previous engine overhauls and stated that final costs will be reviewed and approved by engineers based on inspection findings.

2 (b) Please refer to Confidential Attachment 1, page 5, line 16 and Confidential Attachment 2, 3 page 5, line 19 for details on the circuit breaker cost support and purchase agreement. 4 Please note, the prices in the attached are in USD....

AI summary The text references confidential attachments detailing the circuit breaker cost support and purchase agreement, noting that prices are in USD with an estimated exchange rate of 35%. It also mentions the 2025 ACE Plan (M12012) and NS Power's procurement policies for civil works related to breaker replacements.

1 1 Request IR-19: 2 3 Reference: N-1, 2026 ACE Plan, Appendix F – Path to 2030, at page 36 (pdf page 689). 4 5 Preamble: NSPI reports the anticipated retirement or conversion date for Lingan 2 as 6 2027, based on the 2025 10 Year System O...

AI summary The document requests confirmation of the retirement date for Lingan 2, details on capital investment, and consideration of procurement efforts in determining the retirement timeline. NSPI responds by citing the Evergreen IRP scenario and the Clean Power Plan as the basis for the retirement date in winter 2027/2028.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL requirements for and completion of competitive solicitation for Development of plan for CIS replacement Procurement (RFP). Issuance of RFP for CIS Replacement Solution and System Integrator Services. Evaluation of proposal...

AI summary The document outlines the competitive solicitation process for the CIS replacement procurement, including the issuance of an RFP on March 25, 2025, and the receipt of responses on April 25. The project was paused during the evaluation phase but remains on track for submission in 2026.

7 8 (a) Has the construction RFP been awarded?

AI summary The text asks whether the construction RFP has been awarded, indicating a question about the status of a procurement process.

2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-71 Attachment 1 Page 66 of 139 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED)

AI summary The document is a redacted page from the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan submitted to the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) as part of Information Request 71 (IR-71). It includes a table with data related to capital expenditures, potentially involving infrastructure planning and procurement practices.

2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-71 Attachment 2 Page 14 of 53 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Tufts Cove Shoreline Sheet Pile Rock Revetment #RFP-06/2025-545

AI summary The document references a Request for Proposal (RFP) titled 'Tufts Cove Shoreline Sheet Pile Rock Revetment #RFP-06/2025-545' and includes a redacted page from the 2026 ACE Plan. The text highlights infrastructure-related procurement activities, though specific details are confidential.

2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-71 Attachment 2 Page 15 of 53 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Tufts Cove Shoreline Sheet Pile Rock Revetment #RFP-06/2025-545

AI summary A redacted attachment from the 2026 ACE Plan discusses infrastructure planning related to a shoreline revetment project, referencing a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered #RFP-06/2025-545. The document is part of a larger regulatory proceeding.

2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-71 Attachment 2 Page 16 of 53 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Tufts Cove Shoreline Sheet Pile Rock Revetment #RFP-06/2025-545

AI summary The document references a shoreline revetment project at Tufts Cove, identified by RFP-06/2025-545, indicating a procurement process for infrastructure development.

2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-71 Attachment 2 Page 22 of 53 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Tufts Cove Shoreline Sheet Pile Rock Revetment #RFP-06/2025-545

AI summary The document is part of the 2026 ACE Plan and references a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Tufts Cove Shoreline Sheet Pile Rock Revetment project. The text is redacted, with confidential information removed, and includes a page number and attachment details.

2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-71 Attachment 2 Page 25 of 53 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Tufts Cove Shoreline Sheet Pile Rock Revetment #RFP-06/2025-545

AI summary A redacted attachment from the 2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-71 proceeding references a shoreline revetment project at Tufts Cove, identified by RFP-06/2025-545. The document appears to relate to infrastructure or environmental mitigation work, though specific details are confidential.

2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-71 Attachment 2 Page 27 of 53 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Tufts Cove Shoreline Sheet Pile Rock Revetment #RFP-06/2025-545

AI summary The document references a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Tufts Cove Shoreline Sheet Pile Rock Revetment project (RFP-06/2025-545) and is part of the 2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-71 Attachment 2. Confidential information has been redacted.

2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-71 Attachment 2 Page 29 of 53 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Tufts Cove Shoreline Sheet Pile Rock Revetment #RFP-06/2025-545

AI summary The document references a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Tufts Cove Shoreline Sheet Pile Rock Revetment project under the 2026 ACE Plan, indicating a procurement process for coastal infrastructure.

2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-71 Attachment 2 Page 34 of 53 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Tufts Cove Shoreline Sheet Pile Rock Revetment #RFP-06/2025-545

AI summary The document references a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Tufts Cove Shoreline Sheet Pile Rock Revetment project, with the RFP number #RFP-06/2025-545. The content is partially redacted, indicating confidential information has been removed.

8.15 CERTIFICATIONS 2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-71 Attachment 2 Page 39 of 53 Tufts Cove Shoreline Sheet Pile Rock Revetment #RFP-06/2025-545

AI summary The text references the 2026 ACE Plan and an RFP for a shoreline revetment project, indicating involvement in procurement and energy programs. It includes document attachments and project-specific identifiers.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-81: 5 In reference to Attachments 1 and 2, please confirm the noted pricing was obtained through 6 a competitive procurement process. 7 8 (a) If not confirmed, please explain. 9 10 Response IR-87: 11 12 (a) At...

AI summary The response to Request IR-81 explains that Attachments 1 and 2 were not obtained through a competitive procurement process. Attachment 1 is a budgetary proposal from a supplier with whom NS Power has a negotiated master services agreement. Attachment 2 involved contacting multiple vendors, but only Ethos met the required expedited delivery timeline.

13 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Gas Turbine O&MG 2,721,023 2,893,278 2,964,362 3,037,264 3,112,033 Budget 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan (NSEB M12619) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-109: 2 3 G08: C0080135...

AI summary The document discusses the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan and NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests. It outlines the rationale for sole-sourcing the CT-BGT2 engine refurbishment due to specialized requirements and confirms the incorporation of LiDAR data for the L7012 project.

Q: Is there a potential for further efficiency improvements in distribution routine work? A: Yes. One area is with contractor management. In its May 2025 report, NS Power states: Scheduling and dispatch of work for pole-setting contractors...

AI summary The response confirms potential for efficiency improvements in distribution routine work, particularly through better contractor management and technology upgrades. Initial challenges with training and tool adoption have hindered immediate benefits, but ongoing efforts are in place. Reference is made to past proceedings and IT upgrades that may reduce costs in areas like vegetation management and equipment tracking.

half of the Nova Scotia Consumer Advocate. Forecasts of power imports. Impact of scheduling uncertainty for new generation. Seasonal and time-varying rates. Stakeholder engagement on updating methods. Nova Scotia UARB Matter No. M12012, di...

AI summary The text outlines expert testimony from various regulatory proceedings, discussing topics such as capital expenditure plans, renewable resource procurement, and stakeholder engagement. It highlights concerns around project support, reliability investments, and the need for cost minimization practices. The testimony also covers compliance with regulatory orders and the evaluation of renewable and storage resources.

Competitiveness - This ACE Plan fails to fully account for the fundamental shift in Nova Scotia's electricity - planning landscape. With the enactment of the More Access to Energy Act on April 1, 2025, - the responsibility for ensuring a c...

AI summary The ACE Plan does not adequately address the changes in Nova Scotia's electricity planning landscape following the enactment of the More Access to Energy Act. Responsibility for competitive energy planning now lies with the IESO-NS, and the Board is urged to defer certain projects until competitive processes are completed.

7.1.1 Coordination with the IESO Nova Scotia [201] In a letter dated October 9, 2024, the Minister of Energy directed NS Power "…to provide the equipment and systems necessary to maintain the stability, reliability, and power quality of th...

AI summary The Minister of Energy directed NS Power to ensure grid stability with renewable energy integration, including synchronous condensers. The IESO is tasked with conducting competitive procurements for electricity resources under the More Access to Energy Act, as outlined in a letter from the Premier and Minister of Energy.

Request IR-87: - In reference to Attachments 1 and 2, please confirm the noted pricing was obtained through a competitive procurement process. - a) If not confirmed, please explain.

AI summary Request IR-87 asks to confirm whether the noted pricing in Attachments 1 and 2 was obtained through a competitive procurement process and seeks an explanation if it was not.

Request IR-91: - Will the turbine materials be ordered from a Canadian manufacturer? - a) If not, why not? - b) Is the vendor's price firm?

AI summary Request IR-91 seeks information on whether turbine materials will be sourced from a Canadian manufacturer, and if not, the reasons and whether the vendor's price is firm.

Request IR-95: - In reference to Attachments 1 and 2, please confirm the noted pricing was obtained through a - competitive procurement process.

AI summary The document requests confirmation that the pricing noted in Attachments 1 and 2 was obtained through a competitive procurement process.

Request IR-109: - In reference to Attachment 2, please confirm the noted pricing was obtained through a competitive - procurement process. - a) If not confirmed, please explain.

AI summary The request IR-109 asks for confirmation that the pricing noted in Attachment 2 was obtained through a competitive procurement process and seeks an explanation if it was not.

Request IR-181: - NS Power states "The lead time for combustion turbines, a key component to the Path to 2030, - has increased over the last 12 months. Greater clarity on the timelines for combustion turbines - will be available in 2026 fo...

AI summary NS Power mentions that the lead time for combustion turbines has increased over the last 12 months and that clarity on timelines will be available in 2026 following an RFP led by IESO Nova Scotia. Questions are asked about the anticipated lead time twelve months ago and the magnitude of the increase.

r no additional cost to the project? Please explain. 1. If not, why not? In reference to Attachments 1 and 2, please confirm the noted pricing was obtained through a competitive procurement process. 1. If not confirmed, please explain. G07...

AI summary The text includes a series of questions related to the cost and procurement process of a fly ash hauling system and engine refurbishment project. It requests confirmation of competitive procurement, cost details, and evaluation of alternative systems. The questions also cover maintenance, cost savings, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.

ned to be more cost effective to refurbish the existing engine rather than purchasing a previously owned engine.” Please provide the analysis/data to support that refurbishment is more cost effective. Please describe any work NS Power has...

AI summary The text contains a series of questions directed at Nova Scotia Power (NS Power) regarding the cost-effectiveness of refurbishing an existing engine, sourcing materials, capital and operational costs of the CT-BGT2 unit, and the basis for project estimates related to transmission upgrades.

lease provide a distribution study demonstrating that the proposed solution is the most effective option. If a study is not available, please explain why. T05: C0070586, L6536 Switch Replacements 1. Please provide the number and duration o...

AI summary The text requests information on outage data, procurement processes, transformer details, and environmental risk mitigation for various infrastructure projects. It includes specific questions about switch replacements, transformer replacement timelines, energy output, corrosion causes, and leak containment.

ur wind projects under the RBP Program and the anticipated commercial operation dates (COD). Are all of the COD dates still accurate or have any been modified since the ACE Plan application was filed? On page 669 Figure 7 – GIP Status for...

AI summary The document text raises questions about the status of renewable energy projects, including the accuracy of commercial operation dates, the withdrawal of a wind farm project, and the retirement date of a power plant. It also inquires about the hiring of a new procurement administrator for renewable energy initiatives.

er 2025. Advancement of the project through DG3 enables project sanction, with kickoff of the construction contract in Q1 2026.” The Board has been updated on DG3 after the filing of this application. 1. Please confirm, for the record in t...

AI summary The document discusses the advancement of a project through DG3, confirming its sanction and the anticipated kickoff of the construction contract in Q1 2026. It also addresses the transfer of NS Power employees to the IESO Nova Scotia and the impact on NS Power's advisory role.

risks? 1. Is NS Power able to restrict its procurement to Canadian and European manufacturers/suppliers? 2. Does this category consider geopolitical risk aside from the Russian invasion of Ukraine? NS Power states “The lead time for combus...

AI summary The document raises questions about NS Power's procurement restrictions, geopolitical risks, and the lead time for combustion turbines. It also inquires about the cost and customer impact of the Five-Year Reliability Plan, including whether customers would trade reliability improvements for lower rates. The plan is projected to cost $1.3B over five years and aims to reduce SAIDI by one hour by 2029.

31 Request IR-5: 32 33 With respect Figure 7, during the technical conference, NS Power explained that due to new wind 34 projects being added to the scope of work for C0072808 (Synchronous Condensers), the number 35 of units increased fro...

AI summary NS Power explains that the scope of work for C0072808 (Synchronous Condensers) was expanded due to new wind projects, increasing the number of units from 4 to 8 and the budget by $121 million. The request seeks clarification on the original scope, how it was increased, and the impact on the procurement process.

2 Request IR-11: 3 4 With respect to C0068898 (TUC1 Blade Replacement): 5 6 (a) Please provide an update on the delivery of the replacement blades and any other project 7 developments that could affect budget or schedule, and 8 9 (b) Pleas...

AI summary The document requests an update on the delivery of replacement blades for C0068898 (TUC1 Blade Replacement) and details on the procurement process for related contracts, including documentation of the selection process if competitively bid or an explanation of how NS Power minimized costs otherwise.

27 Request IR-14: 28 29 With respect to C0080135 (CT-BGT2 Engine Refurbishment), please provide a description of the 30 procurement process for the contract (Attachment 2). If the contract was competitively bid, please 31 provide documenta...

AI summary The document requests a description of the procurement process for the CT-BGT2 Engine Refurbishment contract (C0080135), specifically asking whether it was competitively bid and, if not, how NS Power minimized costs.

1 Request IR-17: 2 3 With respect to project C0070586: 4 5 a) Please provide support and context for the assertions that "it is not always possible to take 6 an outage to L-6536" and that "Taking an outage to this line negatively impacts c...

AI summary The document includes a series of requests related to project C0070586, focusing on transmission line outages, switch capabilities, replacement plans, contingency amounts, and procurement processes. The requests aim to clarify technical and financial aspects of the project.

the project was originally defined, 2. How the scope of the project was increased, and 3. How the procurement process was affected by the scope change. Request IR-6: With respect to Section 6.0: 1. Please provide the number of hours of cum...

AI summary The text outlines specific requests for information related to a project's scope changes and procurement process, as well as detailed inquiries about the service life and maintenance schedule of an LM6000 unit owned by NS Power.

ng event that causes the activities described in (c) to occur, and 5. The reason for the difference in practice or process between the PDM element and the activity described in (c). Request IR-9: With respect to Figure 43, please provide t...

AI summary The text contains several regulatory requests related to meter procurement, outage statistics, project updates, and procurement processes. These requests aim to obtain detailed data, explanations, and documentation for transparency and oversight in the regulatory proceeding.

contracts (Attachments 1 and 2). If the contracts were competitively bid, please provide documentation of the selection process. If not, please explain how NS Power minimized cost. Request IR-12: With respect to C0080134 (TUC2 Stack), the...

AI summary The document contains several requests for information regarding procurement processes and cost considerations for various projects, including TUC2 Stack, TUC3 Ash Hauling, and CT-BGT2 Engine Refurbishment. Requests focus on competitive bidding, cost minimization, and evaluation documentation.

. Please explain why the cost of the switches identified in Attachments 1 and 2 is not excluded from the 20 percent contingency amount, similar to the approach taken for C0053214. 8. Please explain why the transmission structure replacemen...

AI summary The text contains a series of requests for explanations and justifications regarding various projects, including cost support, procurement processes, outage data, and future costs. These requests focus on transparency, accountability, and the reasoning behind specific decisions and expenditures.

Procurement Recommendations CA IR-13 Attachment 1 Partially Confidential Reports that relate to procurement strategies or evaluation are confidential. This includes Procurement Recommendations and Sole Source Procurement Recommendations, p...

AI summary The document outlines that reports related to procurement strategies and evaluations are confidential, including Procurement Recommendations and Sole Source Procurement Recommendations produced by NS Power or third-party consultants.

This information provides details on how NS Power procures goods or services, and the structure of requirements to be met. Public disclosure of this information would allow suppliers to understand the structuring of risk mitigation and pro...

AI summary The document discusses the procurement practices of NS Power, emphasizing that public disclosure of procurement strategies could reduce competition and increase costs. It also notes that internal procurement recommendations are redacted due to commercial sensitivity and contain candid assessments of bidders.

1690 Hollis Street, Joseph Howe Building, 11th Floor, PO Box 2664, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 3P7 April 15, 2026 Nova Scotia Energy Board 3rd Floor, Summit Place 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6 RE: Interim Guidan...

AI summary The Minister of Nova Scotia emphasizes that the IESO must lead competitive procurements for new transmission and electricity system resources, ensuring bulk system adequacy, reliability, and cost-effective solutions for ratepayers.

cilitate a competitive electricity market, coordinate system planning, and, section (m) conduct procurements for electricity supply, capacity, storage ancillary services and hybrid resources. The Minister's position is that all new system...

AI summary The Minister of Energy emphasizes the importance of competitive procurement by the IESO for new system needs, including electricity supply, capacity, storage, and ancillary services, to ensure best value for ratepayers and align with the IESO's statutory responsibilities.

hould require enhanced justification where a Routine experiences significant year-over-year expenditure growth or materially evolves in its work categories, standards, objectives or system capability. - 8. Upon identifying a change to proj...

AI summary The Order outlines procedures for NS Power to notify the Board of significant project changes, including budget increases above twice the ATO threshold, and mandates coordination with IESO Nova Scotia on the 2027 ACE Plan and The Path to 2030 Update.

NS POWER PANEL 57 Cr-ex, (Murphy) 1 procurement, and no timeline has been established for the 2 procurement of energy storage solutions beyond Nova Scotia 3 Power's own BESS Project. 4 So what is the cause of the delay in 5 the fast-acting...

AI summary The text discusses delays in fast-acting generation and the lack of a timeline for procuring energy storage solutions beyond Nova Scotia Power's BESS Project. It references the More Access to Energy Act and the role of the Independent System Operator (IESO NS) in managing procurement activities.