Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12376

M12376 – Review of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated Performance Standards In December 2015, the Government of Nova Scotia amended the Public Utilities Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 380, to require the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB)...

AI summary The document outlines the evolution of performance standards for Nova Scotia Power Inc. under the Public Utilities Act, including amendments, implementation periods, and the transition of regulatory oversight to the Nova Scotia Energy Board following the proclamation of the Energy and Regulatory Boards Act.

Background regarding existing performance standards related to reliability, customer service and storm response[3](#page-1-1) In late 2016, in accordance with the PUA , the NSUARB established performance standards for reliability, response...

AI summary In late 2016, the NSUARB established performance standards for reliability, customer service, and storm response under the PUA. These standards were reviewed over a five-year period, ending in 2021. NS Power proposed amendments to nine standards and a new one for weather-related outages affecting 30,000 or more customers, leading to a paper hearing process.

Scope of this proceeding The Board has retained London Economics International LLC ("LEI") to review existing performance standards and develop updated performance standards for NS Power in consideration of Section 52A of the PUA and relat...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is proceeding to review and update performance standards for NS Power under Section 52A of the Public Utilities Act. The process involves multiple steps, including public comment, legislative review, data analysis, stakeholder workshops, and potential oral hearings.

Girish Patel Engineer Nova Scotia Department of Energy 1690 Hollis Street PO Box 7 Halifax NS B3J 3J9 [email protected] All of which is respectfully submitted at Halifax, Nova Scotia this 15 th day of July, 2025 . Daniel Boyle on...

AI summary A submission from Girish Patel of the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, dated July 15, 2025, is addressed to Crystal Henwood, Clerk of the Nova Scotia Energy Board, on behalf of Daniel Boyle.

July 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: M12376 - Review of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated Performance Standards The...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate (SBA) has reviewed the proposed Terms of Reference for the Review of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated Performance Standards and has no comments to provide.

Re: M12376 – Review of NSPI Performance Standards These are the comments of the Consumer Advocate concerning the Draft Terms of Reference for the forthcoming review of Nova Scotia Power's Performance Standards. In relation to existing Stan...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate provides comments on the Draft Terms of Reference for the review of Nova Scotia Power's Performance Standards, emphasizing the need to consider existing standards in the review process.

July 24, 2025 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12376 - Comments on Terms of Reference for Review of Performance Standards Dear Ms. Henwood: Nova Scotia...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NS Power) provides feedback on the draft Terms of Reference for the review of performance standards by London Economics International (LEI), highlighting potential overlaps with other statutory frameworks and the need for careful coordination to avoid conflicts.

Background regarding existing performance standards related to reliability, customer service and storm response 3 In late 2016, in accordance with the PUA, the NSUARB established performance standards for reliability, response to adverse w...

AI summary In late 2016, the NSUARB established performance standards for reliability, customer service, and storm response under the PUA. These standards were reviewed over five years, ending in 2021. NS Power was directed to expand its reliability reporting, including SAIFI and SAIDI indices. In 2021, NS Power proposed amendments to nine standards and a new standard for reporting on large-scale weather-related outages, leading to a paper hearing.

Scope of this proceeding The Board has retained London Economics International LLC ("LEI") to review existing performance standards and develop updated performance standards for NS Power in consideration of Section 52A of the PUA and relat...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has retained London Economics International LLC to review and update performance standards for Nova Scotia Power under Section 52A of the Public Utilities Act.

August 22, 2025 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Judith Ferguson Executive Vice President, Regulatory, Legal and Business Planning Nova Scotia Power Incorporated P.O. Box 910, 1223 Lower Water Street Halifax,...

AI summary The Board has finalized the Terms of Reference for a review of NS Power's Performance Standards by London Economics International (LEI). Comments were received from NS Power, the Consumer Advocate, and the Small Business Advocate. A stakeholder workshop will be held before the LEI report is filed for public review.

Performance standards - 52A (1) The Governor in Council may make regulations regarding all aspects of performance, including regulations that prescribe performance standards, requirements and minimums for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated. -...

AI summary The text outlines the regulatory framework for performance standards under the Public Utilities Act, empowering the Governor in Council and the Energy Board to set standards for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated. These standards cover aspects like outages, reliability, customer service, and energy efficiency, with specific regulations enacted in 2022.

Background regarding existing performance standards related to reliability, customer service and storm response[3](#page-1-1) In late 2016, in accordance with the PUA , the NSUARB established performance standards for reliability, response...

AI summary In late 2016, the NSUARB established performance standards for reliability, customer service, and storm response under the PUA. These standards included 13 metrics with targets, and a five-year review period ending in 2021. In 2021, NS Power proposed amendments to nine standards and a new standard for reporting on large weather-related outages. The NSUARB directed a paper hearing for the matter.

Scope of this proceeding The Board has retained London Economics International LLC ("LEI") to review existing performance standards and develop updated performance standards for NS Power in consideration of Section 52A of the PUA and relat...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has hired London Economics International LLC to review and update performance standards for NS Power under Section 52A of the Public Utilities Act. The process will be confirmed in a hearing order following the submission of a draft report for public review.