Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12694

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AI summary The document discusses NS Power's implementation of the updated EOP-012-3 standard for Extreme Cold Weather Preparedness and Operations, which was approved in February 2026 and is set to take effect on July 1, 2026. NS Power has already begun aligning its internal processes with the new standard.

M12694 - Cold Weather Event Report - January 23-26, 2026 On February 4, 2026, the Board directed Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power) to provide a report on the power outages resulting from a cold weather event that occurred from Janu...

AI summary The Board directed NS Power to report on power outages during a January 2026 cold weather event. NS Power filed a report noting a new system peak load of 2,459 MW and 172 unplanned outages, with only 9 sustained outages directly linked to cold weather. The Board approved an extension for the report and issued information requests based on the submission.

February 24, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12694 - January 23-26, 2026 Cold Weather Event Report - Extension Request Dear Ms. Henwood: On Februa...

AI summary NS Power requests an extension until March 6, 2026, to submit a report on the January 2026 cold weather event, citing resource allocation to storm restoration efforts.

M12694 - January 23-26, 2026, Cold Weather Event Report - Extension Request This will acknowledge receipt of NS Power's letter dated and received by the Board on February 24, 2026, requesting an extension to the filing of NS Power's cold w...

AI summary The Board acknowledges NS Power's request for an extension to file its cold weather event report following the January 23-26, 2026, event. The deadline is extended to March 6, 2026, with flexibility for earlier submission if feasible.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Nova Scotia Power Inc. Jennifer Ross Director, Regulatory Planning & Compliance By Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) From: Nova Scotia Energy Board Board Staff Resp...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued a non-confidential information request to Nova Scotia Power Inc., seeking responses by May 8, 2026. The request includes contact details for Jennifer Ross (NS Power) and Somesh Singh (Energy Board), with a copy to Crystal Henwood, Clerk of the Board.

Request IR-5: - Reference page 8 of the report. - "NS Power maintains and implements its Cold Weather Preparedness plan as outlined in the - NERC Standard, EOP-012-2 "Extreme Cold Weather Preparedness and Operations". Planning - and prepar...

AI summary NS Power is implementing its Cold Weather Preparedness plan under NERC's EOP-012-2 standard. The Board approved an updated EOP-12-3 standard effective July 1, 2026, and seeks a status update on implementation progress.

M12694 - Cold Weather Event Report - January 23-26, 2026 On February 4, 2026, the Board directed Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power) to provide a report on the power outages resulting from a cold weather event that occurred from Janu...

AI summary The Board directed NS Power to report on power outages during a January 2026 cold weather event, granting an extension to file by March 6, 2026. NS Power’s report revealed a new peak load of 2,459 MW and 172 unplanned outages, with 9 sustained outages directly linked to the cold weather, causing 7,275 customer interruptions. Board staff issued Information Requests following the report.