Topic:"Program Evaluation" in M12550

Review of C0051815 - RTU Replacements Program - Phase 6 (NSEB M12550) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-2: 2 3 At Page 2 of 6 of the Application CI C0051815 RTU Replacements Program – Phase 6 4 (Exhibit N-1), NS Powe...

AI summary The document outlines information requests from the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) to Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) regarding the methodology and contingency usage in the RTU Replacements Program – Phase 6. The requests focus on the Class 3 Estimate, contingency usage in previous phases, and productivity tracking and improvements in prior phases.

11.1.2. Performance Evaluation and CloseOut - a. The completion date is when all contract activities have been completed including demobilization from site, correcting of deficiencies, etc. - b. The Contract Manager / Site Representative s...

AI summary This section outlines the process for evaluating contractor performance and closing out contracts, emphasizing the importance of assessing health, safety, and environmental compliance, as well as technical performance, and ensuring evaluations are documented and accessible for future reference.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Phase 6 Regular Overtime Total Average hours per RTU SM Electrician 240 0 240 Electrician/Technician (overtime) 0 64 64 Engineering 431 0 431 Telecontrol Technologist 182 0 182 PLT-Field Resources 160 0 160 RTU Technician...

AI summary The document outlines a table showing labor hours for various roles in Phase 6 of the RTU Replacements Program and includes information requests from the NSEB regarding updates to the 2025 ACE Plan application, including cost reductions, completed work, in-service dates, and lessons learned.

1.2 Report Structure - Midgard evaluates NSPI's rationale for proceeding with the Project, focusing on whether the justifications are - adequately supported by evidence from the application and NSPI's responses to subsequent Information -...

AI summary Midgard evaluates NSPI's rationale for proceeding with the Project, focusing on whether the justifications are adequately supported by evidence from the application and NSPI's responses to Information Requests (IRs). The report is structured into sections that review project context, execution strategy, project controls, cost reasonableness, and appendices with supporting data.

MIDGARD CONSULTING INC. 2021 - Present Consultant, Vancouver BC - Delivered consulting services across the electricity industry to clients including electric utilities, municipalities, First Nations, and renewable energy developers. - Cond...

AI summary Midgard Consulting Inc. has provided consulting services in the electricity industry, focusing on solar photovoltaic systems, financial modeling, and regulatory filings. They have worked with utilities, municipalities, and Indigenous communities, and contributed to expert evidence in various regulatory proceedings.

Request IR-1: - Reference : With respect to Midgard's statement that NS Power's execution strategy uses - "sequential execution" (p. 13) and that: - The installation sequence does not appear optimized to maximize work crew efficiency throu...

AI summary Midgard is asked to evaluate NS Power's use of sequential execution in the RTU Replacements Program, including its impact on operational efficiency, cost, and scheduling. The inquiry also explores whether earlier filing or alternative execution strategies could have reduced costs and improved efficiency.

gard's opinion as to whether the RTU replacement projects can be considered "routine in nature," "do not present a higher level of cost risk," "have set pricing in place to control costs," and that costs and completion timelines are not ma...

AI summary The text requests Midgard's opinion on whether NS Power's RTU replacement projects are routine, the adequacy of risk management practices, and the consistency of risks across projects. It also references prior regulatory decisions and exhibits related to the 2026 ACE Plan and 2024 ACE Plan.

page-5-0) Accordingly, Midgard stated that the "technical comparison between Phase 1 and Phase 6 scope, complexity, or execution methods cannot be supported by primary documentation."[18](#page-5-2) In an Information Request filed by the C...

AI summary Midgard's report on the labour hours escalation between Phase 1 and Phase 6 lacks a technical comparison with other phases due to insufficient data. The Consumer Advocate argues that historical documentation from Phase 1 and other phases could have provided necessary context and filled an evidentiary gap.

May 8, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12550 – CI C0051815 – RTU Replacement Program – Phase 6 Review – Reply to Intervenor Submissions Dear Ms. H...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) seeks approval for the RTU Replacement Program – Phase 6, with an estimated cost of $5,058,726. The Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) engaged an expert to review the project's scope and cost reasonableness. The Consumer Advocate (CA) supports reducing labour hours but disagrees with enhanced reporting recommendations, while the Small Business Advocate (SBA) does not object to the project and recommends reporting after completion.