Topic:"Program Evaluation" in M12786

1 (iii) Based on the forecast, 43 percent of the external PLT contractors were staged in the 2 Cape Breton region prior to the event; 24 percent West, 20 percent in the Northeast 3 and 13 percent in the Metro region. 4 5 For the December 1...

AI summary The text outlines contractor deployment during two storm events in December 2025 and describes a post-event critique process mandated by the Emergency Storm Response Plan (ESRP) to evaluate restoration efforts and identify improvements. Regional contractor distribution and post-event review procedures are detailed.

5. Post-Event Critique and Lessons Learned NSPI maintains that the "Lessons Learned" section of the December 19-20 storm report fulfils its commitment made in the context of the 2024 Annual Report proceeding, Matter M12188, to provide "mor...

AI summary NSPI claims that the 'Lessons Learned' section of the storm report meets its commitment to provide more detailed comments in the 2024 Annual Report proceeding. The PEC document highlights operational issues and suggests improvements. The IG recommends tying lessons learned to measurable outcomes and including PEC findings in annual reports.

CONCLUSION It is respectfully requested that the Board direct NSPI to: 1. Adopt and file formal definitions of "storm readying" and "storm response" for use in all future annual reports. [ 23 ](#page-5-1) Exhibit N-3, IG IR-8(a). [ 24 ](#p...

AI summary The document outlines several requests directed to Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) regarding the need for formal definitions, annual reporting, baseline methodology reports, and assessments of forecast accuracy. These requests aim to improve transparency and accountability in storm readiness and response practices, as well as the accuracy of cost recovery mechanisms.

ployment is actively managed as conditions evolve. NS Power leverages operational flexibility and established contractor arrangements to scale its response, balancing restoration timelines and costs… The Board recognizes that there is a de...

AI summary The Board acknowledges the balance between cost management and storm preparedness, directing NS Power to include the IG's reporting recommendations for Level 3 storms affecting less than 50,000 customers. The CA recommends improving damage prediction models, while the IG highlights the need for a multi-year assessment of the model's accuracy and calibration.