Topic:"Rates And Money" 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.

Phase Estimated Cost (Class 3) Actual Cost Variance Explanation of Variance Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 Review of C0051815 - RTU Replacements Program - Phase 6 (NSEB M12550) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests

AI summary The document outlines a review of the RTU Replacements Program - Phase 6 (NSEB M12550) by NSPI in response to NSEB information requests. The table structure indicates a review of cost variances across multiple phases, though specific data is not provided.

2. Prices Unless otherwise stated, prices quoted are valid for acceptance for a period of 60 days from tender offer date. Should the decision to accept our offer be delayed to a later date, we would be pleased to either confirm our offer o...

AI summary The document outlines pricing terms and conditions for services, including validity periods, hourly rates, travel costs, billing minimums, and cost escalation clauses. It specifies that prices are subject to change due to delays, taxes, and foreign exchange rates, with additional charges for delays and site-specific requirements.

9. Warranty To the extent applicable, SEC warrants that the services required as part of their purchase order will be performed by qualified personnel with care, skill and diligence, in accordance with the applicable generally accepted pro...

AI summary The warranty section outlines SEC's obligations regarding the performance of services and the quality of goods supplied. It specifies warranty periods for new and refurbished goods, limitations on SEC's liability, and conditions for notifying defects.

10 Labour Overhead Calculation 2026 2024 Cost 2025 Cost Onwards Charge Type ($) ($) Cost ($) Total ($) Regular Labour 66,316 170,554 779,852 1,016,722 Term Labour - 11,759 255,469 267,228 Term Labour Overtime 6,192 6,192 Overtime Labour 41...

AI summary The text presents tables detailing labour overhead calculations for various years and charge types, including regular labour, term labour, and overtime labour. It also references a review of the RTU Replacements Program - Phase 6 (NSEB M12550) and NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests.

This SOW shall be governed by the terms of the Master Agreement between Nova Scotia Power Inc. and Black & McDonald Ltd. effective as of the 1st day of August 1st 2022. Authorization Number: Date: Project: 74N – Springhill RTU 1. Descripti...

AI summary This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the terms of a service agreement between Nova Scotia Power Inc. and Black & McDonald Ltd., governed by their Master Agreement. The project involves preparing and executing tasks at the Springhill Substation, with specific details on services, timing, location, and pricing. The document also references a removed attachment due to confidentiality.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Resource HRS Cost Travel Setup Travel + Rate Travel + Percent Total Percent ($) Time (hrs.) Time (hrs.) Setup (hrs) (per hr.) ($) Setup Cost ($) HRS (%) Cost (Labour) RTU Technician (term) 360 273,420 40 16.0 56.0 54 3,038...

AI summary The table provides a breakdown of resource allocation, including hours, costs, travel time, and setup time for various roles and tasks. It includes details for technicians, electricians, and engineers, along with associated labor costs and percentages.

11 1.3 Overview of Information Reviewed - 12 [Table 1](#page-7-0) contains a summary of documentation in this proceeding reviewed by Midgard during the preparation - 13 of this report.

AI summary This section provides an overview of the information reviewed by Midgard in the proceeding, with Table 1 summarizing the documentation examined during the preparation of the report.

Request IR-7: - Reference : With respect to Table 14 (p. 31), please explain the differences between data in column - Total Hours/RTU-NSPI and the data in Exhibit N-2, NSEB RIR-6(b), p. 5. For example, SM - Electrician is reported as 272 h...

AI summary The text requests clarification on discrepancies between data in Table 14 and other exhibits, specifically regarding labor hours reported for 'SM Electrician.' It notes differences in reported hours and questions the lack of formula support for reconciliation, highlighting a need for explanation of unexplained data differences.

1 2.0 NS POWER RESPONSES TO MIDGARD KEY CONCLUSIONS 2

AI summary This section outlines Nova Scotia Power's responses to the key conclusions from the Midgard proceeding. It provides a structured analysis of the company's position on various issues raised in the proceeding.

1. Please provide the methodology used to develop the Class 3 Estimate. For example, is the estimate based on historical data or NSPI’s prior RTU replacement experience? 2. Please confirm if the methodology used to develop the Class 3 Esti...

AI summary The text contains a series of questions directed at Nova Scotia Power (NSP) regarding the methodology and contingency usage in RTU replacement projects across multiple phases. It seeks details on historical data usage, differences in methodology, contingency usage breakdowns, and productivity tracking and its impact on Phase 6 estimates.

1. Commercial Information To protect value for customers and mitigate the risk of prospective proponents having access to the information itemized below, and maintain good business relations with vendors, this information is confidential....

AI summary NS Power seeks to keep supplier pricing and arrangement terms confidential to prevent competitors from gaining an advantage and to ensure the best terms for acquiring services and equipment. This confidentiality also benefits customers as rates are cost-based.

44 Request IR-7: 45 With respect to Table 14 (p. 31), please explain the differences between data in column Total 46 Hours/RTU-NSPI and the data in Exhibit N-2, NSEB RIR-6(b), p. 5. For example, SM Electrician Date Filed: March 4, 2026 CA...

AI summary The document requests an explanation for discrepancies between data in Table 14 and Exhibit N-2, specifically regarding the number of hours reported for SM Electrician. It also notes inconsistencies across multiple exhibits and requests clarification on unexplained differences.

28 Request IR-9: 29 In Exhibit N-2, NSEB RIR-8(a), NS Power provides its "most reasonable estimate" of the 30 qualitative factors that affect the overall labour effort for the RTU replacements project. - 31 (a) Please confirm that Midgard...

AI summary The document requests confirmation and explanation regarding whether Midgard included NS Power's labor effort estimates for RTU replacements in its report and seeks Midgard's opinion on the reasonableness of these estimates, including specific labor hour increases attributed to infrastructure complexity and scope changes.

? Request IR-9: In Exhibit N-2, NSEB RIR-8(a), NS Power provides its “most reasonable estimate” of the qualitative factors that affect the overall labour effort for the RTU replacements project. 1. Please confirm that Midgard did not inclu...

AI summary The document requests Midgard to confirm whether its report included discussions relying on NS Power's estimates of labour effort for RTU replacements and to evaluate the reasonableness of specific labour hour increases attributed to infrastructure complexity and scope changes.

3(d) [ 21 ](#page-5-9) N-3, p. 32 any event, the Consumer Advocate would maintain that some reasonable reduction in the range suggested by Midgard is supportable. NS Power suggests that such a reduction would apparently have severe negativ...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate argues that a reduction in the budget suggested by Midgard may be reasonable, while NS Power warns of potential negative consequences such as increased equipment failure risks and safety implications. NS Power emphasizes that projects must be completed safely and timely, with any cost overruns addressed through an ATO filing.

Labour Hour Reduction The CA agrees with and supports Midgard's recommendation to reduce labour hours for the project. However, the CA also acknowledges NS Power's position that Midgard's analysis underestimates certain key labour drivers....

AI summary The Consumer Advocate supports Midgard's recommendation to reduce labour hours but notes NS Power's concern that the analysis underestimates key labour drivers. NS Power argues that its estimate reflects the hours needed for safe and reliable work and that Midgard's 30% reduction is based on incomplete analysis. NS Power also highlights the ATO process as a regulatory safeguard for unforeseen costs.