Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12550

Document No: XXX-XX-XXXX-XXXX Project Cost Estimate Input Checklist and Maturity Matrix Equipment Replacement Required fields: Estimate Classification Project Name: C0051815 - RTU Replacements Program – Phase 6 Started or Preliminary Class...

AI summary The document outlines the progress of the RTU Replacements Program – Phase 6, detailing the maturity levels of various project deliverables. It includes information on project scope, technology selection, planning, and regulatory approvals, with a focus on the completeness of deliverables at different stages.

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.

13555 W. 107th Street; Lenexa, KS 66215 Date: February 10, 2025 P: 913.451.1880; [www.NovaTechAutomation.com](http://www.novatechautomation.com/) Page: 4 of 13 Qty Part Number Description 2 1 1 4 4 1 Bill of Major Materials – Setup B2T (In...

AI summary The document contains a redacted section of a regulatory proceeding related to Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) IR-3 Attachment 2, with confidential information removed. It includes a bill of major materials for a setup involving network/server racks and other components.

13555 W. 107th Street; Lenexa, KS 66215 Date: February 10, 2025 P: 913.451.1880; [www.NovaTechAutomation.com](http://www.novatechautomation.com/) Page: 5 of 13 Qty Part Number Description 2 1 1 1 1 9 5 4 41 41 32 32 8 8 1 10 AR Spares Kit...

AI summary The text contains a partially redacted document related to a regulatory proceeding, including a bill of major materials for a setup and a reference to a review of a document (C0051815) by the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB). The content is largely redacted and confidential.

13555 W. 107th Street; Lenexa, KS 66215 Date: February 10, 2025 P: 913.451.1880; [www.NovaTechAutomation.com](http://www.novatechautomation.com/) Page: 6 of 13 Qty Part Number Description 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 18 8 1 1 19 4 4 2 2 1 1 1...

AI summary The document contains a redacted portion of a regulatory proceeding related to Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) IR-3 Attachment 2, which includes a table of quantities and part numbers. The content is marked as confidential and partially redacted.

13555 W. 107th Street; Lenexa, KS 66215 Date: February 10, 2025 P: 913.451.1880; [www.NovaTechAutomation.com](http://www.novatechautomation.com/) Page: 9 of 13 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 18 8 1 1 1 1 19 4 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 9 5 4 78 78 60 60 Q...

AI summary The document is a redacted review of a regulatory proceeding related to C0051815 NSEB IR-3 Attachment 2, with confidential information removed. It appears to be part of a larger document that includes a table of quantities, part numbers, and descriptions, likely related to equipment or infrastructure.

Phone: 506-857-0719 Ext. 209 Name: Kurtis Langille Title: Sales Rep (902) 497-4668 Websites: www.powerlogic.com REDACTED Review of C0051815 NSEB IR-3 Attachment 3 Page 2 of 3 Schneider Electric Canada Inc.

AI summary The document contains a redacted review of a submission by Schneider Electric Canada Inc. related to NSEB IR-3 Attachment 3, page 2 of 3, as part of a regulatory proceeding. The contact information for Kurtis Langille, a sales representative at PowerLogic, is also included.

6. Force Majeure SEC will be excused and not be liable for any non-performance of a contract if such delay or non-performance is due to any cause beyond the reasonable control of SEC, or which SEC could not reasonably foresee or reasonably...

AI summary This section outlines the conditions under which SEC is excused from liability for non-performance due to force majeure events, including natural disasters, strikes, government actions, and other unforeseen circumstances that are beyond its reasonable control.

16. Governing Law All matters arising out of or relating to the execution, construction, interpretation or breach thereof, are to be governed by the provincial laws where services are performed and the federal laws of Canada applicable the...

AI summary This section outlines the governing law for matters related to the agreement, specifying that provincial and federal laws apply. It also states that any legal actions must be brought in the specified jurisdiction. A document review has been removed due to confidentiality.

Review of C0051815 NSEB IR-3 Attachment 5 has been removed due to confidentiality. Review of C0051815 - RTU Replacements Program - Phase 6 (NSEB M12550) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests

AI summary The document outlines the Review of C0051815 - RTU Replacements Program - Phase 6 (NSEB M12550) and includes NSPI's responses to NSEB Information Requests. The original Attachment 5 has been removed due to confidentiality.

REDACTED Review of C0051815 NSEB IR-5 Attachment 12 Page 1 of 4 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) Supplier of Choice Recommendation – RFP-01/2023-053 C July 2023

AI summary The document outlines a recommendation for selecting a Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) supplier as part of RFP-01/2023-053, dated July 2023, under the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) IR-5 process. The content is redacted, and confidential information has been removed.

7.3.2. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)Qualifications a. The HSE qualification establishes the eligibility of contractors to bid on work to be performed. Contractors are selected based upon their HSE management abilities and other key...

AI summary The HSE qualification process ensures that contractors are eligible to bid on work based on their health, safety, and environment management capabilities. Contractors must either provide a letter of 'Good Standing' or complete a selection criteria form for consideration during the bid evaluation.

REVISION CONTROL Revision Description Date 0 Final report submission to the Nova Scotia Energy Board. February 17, 2026 REPORT SIGN-OFF

AI summary The document contains a revision control section and a report sign-off. It notes the final report submission to the Nova Scotia Energy Board on February 17, 2026.

MIDGARD CONSULTING INC. 2021 - Present Consultant, Vancouver BC - Delivered consulting services across the electricity industry to clients including electric utilities, municipalities, First Nations, and renewable energy developers. - Cond...

AI summary Midgard Consulting Inc. has provided consulting services in the electricity industry, focusing on solar photovoltaic systems, financial modeling, and regulatory filings. They have worked with utilities, municipalities, and Indigenous communities, and contributed to expert evidence in various regulatory proceedings.

Midgard Consulting INC. Junior Consultant, Edmonton, AB June 2024 – Present - Delivered consulting services across the electricity sector to utilities, municipalities, First Nations, and renewable energy developers. - Contributed to transm...

AI summary Midgard Consulting Inc. provides consulting services in the electricity sector, including transmission route assessments, renewable energy project feasibility, financial modeling, and regulatory support. They have worked with various regulators and managed regulatory proceedings and interdisciplinary teams.

Request IR-3: - Reference : With respect to Midgard's finding (p. 30), stating "Consequently, a technical - comparison between Phase 1 and Phase 6 scope, complexity, or execution methods cannot be - supported by primary documentation": - a...

AI summary This request (IR-3) asks Midgard to clarify why it did not compare Phase 6 with other phases besides Phase 1, confirm the interpretation of NS Power's statement about key personnel, and explain any analysis constraints due to comparison difficulties. It also seeks input on data sufficiency and potential additional information that could improve the report.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 Reference: 3 (a) At page 11, Midgard states it assessed "whether the Project, as proposed, is justified, 4 reasonable, and aligned with regulatory expectations for prudent utility investment". Please 5 ex...

AI summary Midgard explains that NSEB regulatory expectations are based on the prudency standard from 2005 NSUARB 27, which defines prudence as the standard of care a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances. Midgard does not adjudicate prudency but provides an objective, evidence-based record for the Board.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 2 Reference: Refer to M12550, Exhibit N-3, Midgard Evidence Report, (the "Report"), Page 24, - Section 4.1.1 Conclusions – Delivery Model Justification, where Midgard concludes that NSPI failed

AI summary The document references Midgard's Evidence Report, specifically Page 24, where Section 4.1.1 concludes that NSPI failed in justifying its delivery model.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 3 1.0 INTRODUCTION 3 4 2.0 NS POWER RESPONSES TO MIDGARD KEY CONCLUSIONS 5 5 2.1 Project Execution and Prioritization 5 6 2.2 Process Standardization & Cost Reduction 7 7 2.3 Use of Internal Resources...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power (NS Power) submitted a revised estimate for the Remote Terminal Units (RTU) Replacements Program – Phase 6, reducing the original estimate from $5,959,915 to $5,058,726. This follows a review by Midgard Consulting Inc., engaged by the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB), to assess the project's scope and estimated costs as part of the 2025 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan.

1. Introduction An RTU refers to a Remote Terminal Unit, a microprocessor-controlled field device that collects data from field equipment and sends or receives information to and from a central control system (SCADA) for process control. N...

AI summary NS Power proposed Phase 6 of the RTU Replacements Program in the 2025 ACE Plan, but the Board did not approve it due to insufficient justification for increased labour hours. The Board engaged Midgard Consulting Inc. to review the project and assess the reasonableness of costs, with various stakeholders submitting evidence and responses throughout the proceeding.

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.

1 Request IR-2: - 2 Preamble : It appears that Midgard assessed "Overall Project Prudence & Ratepayer - 3 Interest" under three categories: Project Execution Strategy (page 21), Project Controls & - 4 Governance (page 27) and Assessment of...

AI summary Midgard assessed 'Overall Project Prudence & Ratepayer Interest' under three categories, including Project Execution Strategy, Project Controls & Governance, and Assessment of Cost Reasonableness. The request asks which of these findings may not align with regulatory expectations for prudent utility investment.

les for future Phases. NS Power filed its Rebuttal to the Midgard Report on April 10, 2026, in which it disputes Midgard's various findings and recommendations. In this regard, NS Power asserts that:

AI summary NS Power filed a rebuttal to the Midgard Report on April 10, 2026, disputing its findings and recommendations. This action is part of a regulatory proceeding involving future phases of a project.

page-5-0) Accordingly, Midgard stated that the "technical comparison between Phase 1 and Phase 6 scope, complexity, or execution methods cannot be supported by primary documentation."[18](#page-5-2) In an Information Request filed by the C...

AI summary Midgard's report on the labour hours escalation between Phase 1 and Phase 6 lacks a technical comparison with other phases due to insufficient data. The Consumer Advocate argues that historical documentation from Phase 1 and other phases could have provided necessary context and filled an evidentiary gap.

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.

May 8, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12550 – CI C0051815 – RTU Replacement Program – Phase 6 Review – Reply to Intervenor Submissions Dear Ms. H...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) seeks approval for the RTU Replacement Program – Phase 6, with an estimated cost of $5,058,726. The Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) engaged an expert to review the project's scope and cost reasonableness. The Consumer Advocate (CA) supports reducing labour hours but disagrees with enhanced reporting recommendations, while the Small Business Advocate (SBA) does not object to the project and recommends reporting after completion.

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.

The CA further states: While the Consumer Advocate appreciates that the scope of the Board's review concerned the fourfold increase in labour hours, we would submit that further information concerning the other phases could have been instr...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate argues that the lack of historical data on Phase 1 of a project creates an evidentiary gap, while NS Power claims the data was lost in a 2025 cyber incident and that the absence is not due to a lack of cooperation. NS Power also states that characterizing the data gap as a reason for budget reduction is unreasonable.

1. Introduction An RTU refers to a Remote Terminal Unit, a microprocessor-controlled field device that collects data from field equipment and sends or receives information to and from a central control system (SCADA) for process control. N...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board evaluated NS Power's justification for increased labour costs in Phase 6 of the RTU Replacements Program, finding insufficient detail and not approving the phase. The Board engaged Midgard Consulting Inc. to review the project and provide cost analysis, with multiple parties submitting evidence and responses.