Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12784

r for storm events based on the 23 historical impact of similar weather. The ETRs automatically assigned during regular operations 24 are reviewed every six months and updated as appropriate. 25 3 M08574, NS Power 2017 Annual Performance S...

AI summary The document discusses the review and updating of Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR) assignments for storm events, referencing prior NSUARB decisions on performance standards. It cites two regulatory orders (M08574 and M10279) related to NS Power's performance metrics and annual reporting requirements.

Restored Impacted (%) Hours December 19, 2025 180,189 182,495 78.38 98.74 4 5 Outage Report for events impacting > 30,000 customers 6 The description of this standard and the applicable target are set out in Appendix O. NS Power 7 is requi...

AI summary NS Power filed outage reports for two 2025 weather events impacting over 30,000 customers, as required by the NSUARB's reliability standards. The reports were filed under matters M12707 and M12728. The NSUARB approved performance standards including SAIFI and SAIDI metrics for system reliability.

ge 58 of 115 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report Non-Confidential 1 3.4 CKAIDI and CKAIFI Standards 2 CKAIDI refers to the average combined duration of all power interruptions for customers 3 connected to a particular circuit (feeder)...

AI summary The 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report discusses CKAIDI and CKAIFI metrics, which measure power interruption duration and frequency on specific circuits. Six of seven feeders met CKAIDI targets, while two of six failed CKAIFI targets. Results are location-specific, contrasting with system-wide SAIDI/SAIFI metrics. Appendix O outlines standards, and Figure 35/36 detail 2025 results.

out in Appendix O. 5 6 Figure 81 – 2026 Performance Standards Targets Standard 2026 Performance Targets SAIDI ≤ 4.29 SAIFI ≤ 2.05 CKAIDI 81S-305, 76V-301 CKAIFI 91W-411, 57W-402, 15N-401 NS Power to notify customers of the decision to Noti...

AI summary The 2026 performance standards report outlines targets for SAIDI (≤4.29), SAIFI (≤2.05), CKAIDI, and CKAIFI, alongside requirements for ETR updates, customer restoration rates during event days, and outage reporting for events impacting over 30,000 customers. NS Power must notify customers of EOC openings within 4 hours and maintain high call answer rates during outages.

l customer hours (duration) of the device. The “customer hours” is calculated by multiplying the number of customers impacted by an event with the total hours (duration) of the outage. • Reliability projects are displayed as hatched rectan...

AI summary The text discusses reliability metrics including customer hours of interruption (CHI) and service point events, referencing a 2025 Performance Standards Report. It details infrastructure data for the 57W-402 feeder and substation, highlighting customer impact and outage duration calculations.

2025 Performance Standards Report Appendix N Page 1 of 1 Appendix N Comparison of Major and Extreme Event Days in 2025 Summary of Peak Wind Gusts by Major or Extreme Event Day 2025 Region December December 3 (MED) 19-20 (EED/MED) Valley 48...

AI summary Appendix N compares peak wind gusts during Major Event Days (MED) and Extreme Event Days (EED) in December 2025 across Nova Scotia regions. Appendix O outlines the Board's approval of 2022–2026 reliability standards, including SAIFI, SAIDI, CKAIFI, and CKAIDI metrics for system performance.

Figure 2 – CKAIDI and CKAIFI 2026 Problem Feeders Metric Feeders CKAIDI 76V-301 85S-401 CKAIFI 91W-411 57W-402 15N-401 If any of the problem circuits identified above are among the worst 5 percent of the company’s circuits for the third co...

AI summary The document outlines performance standards for identifying chronic circuits based on CKAIDI/CKAIFI metrics and adverse weather response criteria. NS Power will compare chronic circuit performance against industry benchmarks in 2026, while the Board has mandated annual compliance checks for metrics like outage restoration times, customer notifications, and ETR updates during severe weather events.

SEDs 2017-2025 Average 96.71 85.45 96.19 Standard Deviation 6.13 14.47 5.65 3 For the Board to assess whether ETR updates were provided to customers without delay, as part of its annual reports, NS Power shall submit a compliance statement...

AI summary The document outlines performance standards for outage restoration, customer service metrics, and regulatory reporting requirements. Key metrics include SEDs, MEDs, and EEDs with specific customer restoration targets and CHI thresholds. NS Power must submit compliance statements and outage reports for major events, referencing Matter M09524.

anagement plan laid 20 out in the Five-Year Reliability Plan will provide ongoing cumulative benefits as more 21 corridors are widened and higher risk trees are trimmed and managed. Date Filed: May 29, 2026 NSPI (IG) IR-4 Page 2 of 2 2025...

AI summary NSPI outlines that the Five-Year Reliability Plan's management strategies, including corridor widening and tree trimming, will deliver cumulative reliability benefits. The text references NSPI's responses to an industrial group information request and cites the 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784).

2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) NSPI Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document outlines NSPI's responses to the Nova Scotia Energy Board's information requests regarding the 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report. It highlights regulatory compliance and performance monitoring under NSEB oversight.

2021 2.28 +11% 2022 2.19 -4% 2023 2.18 -<1% Date Filed: May 29, 2026 NSPI (NSEB) IR-4 Page 1 of 2 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) NSPI Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL Year...

AI summary NSPI's SAIFI values decreased from 2.28 in 2021 to 1.57 in 2025, indicating improved service reliability. The report, part of the NSEB M12784 proceeding, details NSPI's performance against annual standards.

2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) NSPI Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document outlines NSPI's responses to the Nova Scotia Energy Board's information requests regarding the 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report. It highlights regulatory compliance and performance monitoring under NSEB oversight.

2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) details NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests. The document is marked non-confidential and pertains to regulatory oversight of performance metrics under Nova Scotia's energy governance framework.

2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) details NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests. The document is marked non-confidential and pertains to regulatory oversight of performance metrics under Nova Scotia's energy governance framework.

2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) details NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests. The document is marked non-confidential and pertains to regulatory oversight of performance metrics under Nova Scotia's energy governance framework.

55V-314 Berwick, Aylesford and Burlington West 55V-314 Berwick, Aylesford and Burlington 23 24 25 2025 Trip Saver Additions Project (CI # C0070366): Date Filed: May 29, 2026 NSPI (NSEB) IR-14 Page 1 of 2 2025 Annual Performance Standards R...

AI summary The document references the 2025 Trip Saver Additions Project (CI # C0070366), filed on May 29, 2026, and NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests. It includes the 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784), indicating regulatory oversight of performance metrics and compliance processes.

2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) details NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests. The document is marked non-confidential and pertains to regulatory oversight of performance metrics under Nova Scotia's energy governance framework.

1 Region Feeder Quantity East 57S-401 1 East 81S-301 1 East 85S-401 1 Northeast 4N-313 1 Northeast 56N-414 1 Northeast 6N-301 1 Metro 113H-433 1 West 57W-401 2 West 70W-311 1 West 78W-301 1 West 80W-301 1 West 91W-411 4 2 3 4 2020 RTU Depl...

AI summary The text lists regions, feeders, and substations for the 2020 RTU Deployment Project (CI# C0021109), referencing Undertaking U-05 in 2026 ACE M12619 for cost details. NS Power will continue monitoring CKAIDI and CKAIFI metrics, indicating ongoing performance tracking.

2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) details NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests. The document is marked non-confidential and pertains to regulatory oversight of performance metrics under Nova Scotia's energy governance framework.

2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) details NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests. The document is marked non-confidential and pertains to regulatory oversight of performance metrics under Nova Scotia's energy governance framework.

2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M1784) NSPI Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M1784) details NSPI's responses to information requests from the Nova Scotia Energy Board. The document outlines NSPI's compliance with regulatory requirements and performance metrics, focusing on transparency and accountability in its operations.

urrent levels. Depending on the 15 specific circumstances of a feeder, NS Power would continue to submit data-driven, risk- 16 based mitigation programs and projects as appropriate. Date Filed: May 29, 2026 NSPI (NSEB) IR-20 Page 2 of 2 20...

AI summary NSPI clarifies a discrepancy in its 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report, confirming feeder 57W-402 (not 57W-401) exceeded the CKAIFI threshold, as shown in Figure 36. The response addresses an NSEB query about data accuracy in Exhibit N-1.

2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) NSPI Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document outlines NSPI's responses to the Nova Scotia Energy Board's information requests regarding the 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report. It highlights regulatory compliance and performance monitoring under NSEB oversight.

2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) NSPI Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-28: 2 3 Regarding Figure 29 and 30 in the report (pages 52-53): Board staff notes that the...

AI summary NSPI clarifies that Figures 29 and 30 in the 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report use CHI (customer hours of interruption) and event count data, not CI (customer interruptions), due to a typographical error in figure titles and axes labels. The correct data aligns with prior responses to NSEB IR-184 and IR-185 in M12619.

2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) NSPI Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document outlines NSPI's responses to the Nova Scotia Energy Board's information requests regarding the 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report. It highlights regulatory compliance and performance monitoring under NSEB oversight.

2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) NSPI Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document outlines NSPI's responses to the Nova Scotia Energy Board's information requests regarding the 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report. It highlights regulatory compliance and performance monitoring under NSEB oversight.

2025 Annual Performance Standards Report (NSEB M12784) NSPI Responses to Nova Scotia Energy Board Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The document outlines NSPI's responses to the Nova Scotia Energy Board's information requests regarding the 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report. It highlights regulatory compliance and performance monitoring under NSEB oversight.

Request IR-3: - Refer to M12784, Exhibit N-1, the 2025 PSR Report, Appendix D, New Service Connection - Times 2025 Supporting Data, page 1 of 1, showing Average Number of Business Days for

AI summary The text references a regulatory proceeding, citing M12784, Exhibit N-1, the 2025 PSR Report, and Appendix D on New Service Connection. It also mentions 'Times 2025 Supporting Data, page 1 of 1,' which relates to the average number of business days for a process.

(c) Were there any major or extreme weather events during November 2025 that would explain why, in that particular month, NS Power failed to meet 4 of the 5 New Service 1 Connection thresholds? If not, what was the reason for the departure...

AI summary The text asks whether extreme weather in November 2025 caused NS Power to fail to meet 4 of 5 New Service Connection thresholds. It also raises concerns about discrepancies in reported numbers between different appendices and reports, and the impact of extended installation times on small businesses.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF a review of NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED's 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report BEFORE : Stephen T. McGrath, K.C., Chair Roland A. Deveau, K.C., Vice Chair Steven M....

AI summary This regulatory proceeding under the Public Utilities Act involves a review of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated's 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report. The proceeding is before a panel of five board members, including Stephen T. McGrath, K.C., Chair, and Jennifer L. Nicholson, CPA, CA, Member.

HEARING ORDER On March 31, 2026, NS Power filed its 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report. Under s. 52D(4) of the Public Utilities Act , following the receipt of this report, the Board may order NS Power to pay an administrative penalty...

AI summary NS Power filed its 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report. The Board may impose penalties or require compliance plans if NS Power failed to meet performance standards under the Public Utilities Act. The proceeding will be a paper hearing with a detailed timetable for interventions, evidence, and arguments, governed by the Board's Regulatory Rules.

HEARING ORDER M12784 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF a review of NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED’s 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report BEFORE: Stephen T. McGrath, K.C., Chair...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has initiated a paper hearing to review Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report under the Public Utilities Act. The Board may impose penalties or require compliance plans if performance standards are unmet, with procedural deadlines set for interventions and evidence submissions.

2026 M12784 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act IN THE MATTER OF: A Review of NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED’s 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report NOTICE OF INTERVENTION OF: K + S Windsor Salt Ltd. CKF...

AI summary The Industrial Group intervenes in the review of Nova Scotia Power's 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report under the Public Utilities Act. As large/medium industrial customers, they assert their costs are directly impacted by the application and seek to address issues raised by the Energy Board.

M12784 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF: A review of NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED’s 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report NOTICE OF INTERVENTION OF: CONSUMER ADVOCATE TAKE NOTI...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate intervenes in a proceeding reviewing Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report under the Public Utilities Act, representing residential ratepayers' interests. The Advocate will address Energy Board issues and is represented by Pink Larkin and InterGroup Consultants.

2026 M12784 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, RSNS 1989, c 380 as amended - and - IN THE MATTER OF: a review of NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED’s 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report NOTICE OF INTERVEN...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Department of Energy intervenes in a proceeding under the Public Utilities Act and a review of Nova Scotia Power's 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report. The Department asserts oversight of energy matters and requests communication with specified contacts.

M12784 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF the PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT -and- IN THE MATTER OF a review of NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED’s 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report LIST OF PARTICIPANTS NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. (NS Power) L...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is reviewing NS Power's 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report under the Public Utilities Act. Key participants include NS Power, Board Counsel, and the Consumer Advocate. The proceeding involves regulatory oversight of utility performance and public interest considerations.

1 2026 M12784 2 3 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 4 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 5 IN THE MATTER OF: A Review of NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED’s 2025 6 Annual Performance Standards Report 7 8 INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Nova Scotia Po...

AI summary The Industrial Group requests clarification from Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) regarding its 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report, specifically questioning how improved feeder performance standards may paradoxically increase stringency as performance improves, potentially impacting outage reduction metrics.

M12784 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: A REVIEW of NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED’s 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Nova Scotia Power Incorpora...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued an information request to Nova Scotia Power Inc. regarding their 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report under the Public Utilities Act. Responses are due by May 29, 2026, with contact details provided for submission.

ines 1-3, inclusive of footnote 8. 25 26 a) Who prepared Figure 60, NS Power or Electricity Canada and when was it prepared? 27 b) If NS Power, or its consultants, prepared Figure 60, please describe the process followed 28 to prepare it,...

AI summary The text contains regulatory inquiries directed at Nova Scotia Power (NSP) regarding data sources, methodology for figures, compliance with IEEE standards, monitoring of reliability metrics, and customer complaints about service reliability. Questions focus on transparency, accountability, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

June 17, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12786 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. 2025 Performance Standards Report Dear Ms. Henwood: Nova Scotia Power Inc....

AI summary NS Power submitted its 2025 Performance Standards Report, requesting a two-week extension for closing arguments due to resource constraints and commitments to other reviews. The Nova Scotia Energy Board issued a hearing order, with deadlines for responses and arguments.

M12784 - Nova Scotia Power Inc. - 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report – Extension Request This will acknowledge receipt of NS Power's letter dated and received by the Board on June 17, 2026, requesting an extension to the filing deadl...

AI summary The Board acknowledges and approves NS Power's request for an extension to the filing deadline for closing and reply arguments in the 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report proceeding, setting new deadlines for July 3 and July 17, 2026.

2025 Annual Performance Standards Report NS Power Closing Arguments July 3, 2026 NON-CONFIDENTIAL - On March 31, 2026, Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power or the Company) filed its 2025 Annual - Performance Standards Report (Report) with the...

AI summary NS Power submitted its 2025 Annual Performance Standards Report to the Nova Scotia Energy Board. The Board issued a Hearing Order allowing information requests, with responses due on May 29, 2026. No additional evidence was filed by intervenors, and NS Power's closing submission is outlined.

2026 Proposed Performance Standards - NS Power requests that the 2026 Performance Standards, as set out in the Report, be approved by - the Board. The proposed standards are largely consistent with those applied in 2025. - One adjustment h...

AI summary NS Power requests approval of the 2026 Performance Standards, which are largely consistent with 2025 standards but include adjustments to service connection metrics and updated feeders for performance monitoring, as detailed in Appendix O.

Administrative Penalty Under the PUA , the Board has authority to take measures to ensure NSPI's compliance with the performance standards, including ordering NSPI to pay an administrative penalty, to develop and file a plan to bring itsel...

AI summary The document discusses the possibility of imposing an administrative penalty on NSPI under the Public Utilities Act for failing to meet performance standards for nine consecutive years. The Industrial Group supports such a penalty, emphasizing that it should benefit FAM customers and be applied through the FAM credit system. The FAM balance is currently $125 million.

Conclusion In summary, the Industrial Group respectfully submits that: - 1. NSPI should file in its Annual Performance Standards Report, a program-level attribution analysis identifying the SAIDI improvement estimated to result from each c...

AI summary The Industrial Group submits several recommendations to NSPI and the Board regarding performance standards, including the need for detailed reporting on SAIDI improvements, transmission loss of supply analysis, and the inclusion of customer-level metrics in performance standards. They also suggest penalties under the PUA be credited to the FAM for customer benefit.

20 Conclusion 21 - 22 This is the ninth consecutive year in which Nova Scotia Power has failed to meet one or more of - 23 its performance targets. In closing submissions on the 2024 Annual Performance Standards Report - 24 (M12185), the C...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power has repeatedly failed to meet performance targets, leading the Consumer Advocate to recommend an administrative penalty. While there have been some improvements in reliability metrics, the Board must decide if these are sufficient to avoid another penalty for 2025 performance.

5.0 CONCLUSION - NS Power respectfully submits that it does not need to be incented, by penalty or otherwise, to - develop a plan for bringing itself into compliance that plan exists, is funded, is being executed, - and is producing measur...

AI summary NS Power argues that it does not require penalties to develop a compliance plan, as it already has a funded plan in place that is producing measurable improvements for customers. It distinguishes 2025 from previous cases (M11627 and M12185) where penalties were justified due to the absence of a funded plan.