Topic:"Rate Design" in M12743

M12743 Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, CI C0068714 IT Identity and Access Management $6,756,522 On March 13, 2026, Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power) filed an application with the Board for approval of a capital investment in Identi...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power) has applied for approval of a $6,756,522 capital investment in Identity and Access Management (IAM) procedures and tools to enhance cybersecurity. The project was previously cited in the 2025 and 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plans with lower budgets. The Board issued a Hearing Order, and submissions were filed by the Consumer Advocate and Small Business Advocate.

costs are recovered over a fixed period that aligns with the expected service life. NS Power said the existing PAM systems will not be retired from NS Power's accounts until they are fully amortized. The CA and SBA questioned if some of th...

AI summary Intervenors raised concerns about the allocation of project costs related to a cybersecurity incident, questioning if delays caused increased AFUDC costs. NS Power defended the costs, stating work continued and delays were due to task reorganization. The CA recommended adjusting contingency reserves, but NS Power disagreed, citing the complexity of remaining work.

Commercial Information Items 1-2: Partial confidentiality was applied to costs associated with materials, contracts, consulting, First Nations Commitment, software, and licensing details provided in the capital work order(s). To protect va...

AI summary NS Power applies partial confidentiality to costs related to materials, contracts, and licensing to prevent competitors from gaining advantages, protect customer rates, and ensure competitive pricing. This measure aims to avoid higher costs for customers by maintaining secrecy around supplier terms and conditions.