Topic:"Reasonableness Review" in M12550

1.1 Application Context[2](#page-6-1) - NSPI included CI C0051815 in its 2025 Annual Capital Expenditure (" ACE ") Plan for the replacement of 14 RTUs, - based on risk assessments identifying the equipment as obsolete. During the review of...

AI summary NSPI submitted a project for RTU replacement in its 2025 ACE Plan, but the NSEB withheld approval due to a significant increase in estimated labour hours. The NSEB requested further justification for the four-fold increase in labour hours, attributing it to infrastructure complexity and compliance requirements, and initiated a separate process to verify the budget estimate.

- d) Midgard does not consider the Phase 6 RTU replacement projects strictly routine in nature. The evidentiary record demonstrates variability across the portfolio, with site complexities ranging from straightforward replacements to contr...

AI summary Midgard argues that the Phase 6 RTU replacement projects are not routine, with varying site complexities, labor dependencies, and execution risks. These factors make cost estimation and risk management more challenging compared to standardized projects like transformer additions. The absence of a quantitative risk matrix is highlighted as a limitation in assessing cost reasonableness.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD Nova Scotia Power Incorporated - To obtain a cost reasonableness review of NS Power - CI C0051815 – $5,959,515 - RTU Replacements Program – Phase 6, as outlined in Section 2.1 of the 2025 ACE Plan Decision 13 (M120...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is reviewing the cost reasonableness of the RTU Replacements Program – Phase 6 by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, as outlined in Section 2.1 of the 2025 ACE Plan Decision 13. Midgard Consulting Incorporated has provided responses to information requests from The Industrial Group.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD Nova Scotia Power Incorporated - To obtain a cost reasonableness review of NS Power - CI C0051815 – $5,959,515 - RTU Replacements Program – Phase 6, as outlined in Section 2.1 of the 2025 ACE Plan Decision 13 (M120...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is reviewing the cost reasonableness of NS Power's RTU Replacements Program – Phase 6, as outlined in Section 2.1 of the 2025 ACE Plan Decision 13 (M12012). Midgard Consulting Incorporated has provided responses to the Small Business Advocate's information requests.

Please refer to: David Roberts Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Assistant: Alissa Whalen Assistant's email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) November 20, 2025 Via Email: Crystal.Henwoo...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate, represented by David Roberts of Pink Larkin, seeks to participate in a proceeding related to a cost reasonableness review of NS Power's RTU Replacements Program – Phase 6, referencing the 2025 ACE Plan Decision (M12012).

November 24, 2025 VIA EMAIL Ms. Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: M12550 – To obtain a cost reasonableness review of NS Power – CI C00518...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate wishes to participate in a cost reasonableness review of NS Power's RTU Replacements Program – Phase 6, which is part of the 2025 Annual Capital Expenditure Plan decision (M12012).

Leona M. Clements Legal Assistant Stewart McKelvey D: 902.407.5151 From: Henwood, Crystal D [ ](mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 11:15 AM To: Mike Willett [ Cc: Alissa Whalen [ ; Andrew Thiele [ ; An...

AI summary The email is from Crystal Henwood to Mike Willett regarding a cost reasonableness review of NS Power's RTU Replacements Program – Phase 6, which is outlined in Section 2.1 of the 2025 ACE Plan Decision (M12012).

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION BY NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED To obtain a cost reasonableness review of NS Power - CI C0051815 – $5,959,515 - RTU Replacements...

AI summary This document pertains to a cost reasonableness review application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated under the Public Utilities Act, concerning the RTU Replacements Program – Phase 6, with a total cost of $5,959,515, as outlined in the 2025 Annual Capital Expenditure Plan decision (M12012).

December 19, 2025 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Lana Myatt Senior Regulatory Analyst Nova Scotia Power Inc. PO Box 910 Halifax, NS B3J 2W5 Dear Ms. Myatt: M12550 - To obtain a cost reasonableness review of NS Power...

AI summary NS Power has requested an extension to the filing deadline for its responses to information requests regarding the RTU Replacements Program – Phase 6. The Board has approved the extension, setting new deadlines for evidence submission, interventions, and written submissions.

M12550 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD The Public Utilities Act – and – To obtain a cost reasonableness review of NS Power - CI C0051815 – $5,959,515 - RTU Replacements Program – Phase 6, as outlined in Section 2.1 of the 202 ACE...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is requesting information regarding a cost reasonableness review of NS Power's RTU Replacements Program – Phase 6, as outlined in the 202 ACE Plan Decision (M12012). The request is directed to Michael Walsh of Midgard Consulting, with responses due by March 18, 2026.

Submissions The Consumer Advocate has reviewed the Midgard Report, NS Power's Rebuttal, and all responses to Information Requests filed in this proceeding. As noted above, the purpose of this proceeding was to review the cost reasonablenes...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate reviewed submissions related to the cost reasonableness of Phase 6 of the RTU Replacements Project. The review highlights a lack of available data from Phase 1, making it difficult to assess the four-fold increase in average labour hours and whether this increase is justified.

April 24, 2026 VIA EMAIL Ms. Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: M12550 - To obtain a cost reasonableness review of NS Power - CI C0051815...

AI summary NS Power submitted a revised cost estimate for the RTU Phase 6 project, which was previously rejected due to a significant increase in costs and insufficient justification. The Nova Scotia Energy Board established M12550 to allow Midgard Consulting to review the project's costs and management processes.