Topic:"Regulatory Approval Processes" in M12786

Page 10 of 15 NS Power 2025 Storm Restoration Costs Non-Confidential 1 6.0 COST CONTROL AND PERFOMANCE MANAGEMENT FOR EXTERNAL 2 CONTRACTORS 3 4 In its decision regarding NS Power’s authorization to overspend on 2022 provincial storm 5 dis...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board ordered NS Power to implement cost control and performance management for external contractors in storm response, requiring annual reporting in the Storm Restoration Cost Report. The Board seeks evaluation of these measures during Level 3/4 storms, as outlined in decision M12188. NS Power has formalized oversight structures for contractor accountability.

improvement. It should be noted that the general approach to pre-storm prediction does not 30 change depending on whether or not NS Power expects a level 1, 2, 3 or 4 event and is Date Filed: May 21, 2026 NSPI (CA) IR-3 Page 1 of 2 2025 St...

AI summary NSPI explains its pre-storm prediction methodology for storm restoration costs, emphasizing consistency across event levels (1-4) and reliance on data assessments and expert judgment. The response is part of the NSEB M12786 proceeding regarding the 2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report.

2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report (NSEB M12786) NSPI Responses to IG Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The 2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report (NSEB M12786) details NSPI's responses to information requests, focusing on cost considerations and regulatory processes related to storm restoration expenditures.

actor invoice reviews did not indicate inappropriate 26 labour rates, mobilization costs or hours of work when compared to negotiated storm 27 response rates and crew tracking data. Date Filed: May 21, 2026 NSPI (IG) IR-4 Page 3 of 3 2025...

AI summary NSPI's invoice reviews found no inappropriate labour rates or mobilization costs compared to negotiated storm response rates. The document requests clarification on NSPI's use of predicted vs. actual storm impact data for EOC activation, contractor mobilization, and resource staging, as well as post-event critique processes for Level 3/4 storms.

2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report (NSEB M12786) NSPI Responses to IG Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The 2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report (NSEB M12786) details NSPI's responses to information requests, focusing on cost considerations and regulatory processes related to storm restoration expenditures.

the lessons learned for this event are focused on incremental 30 improvements and the reinforcement of existing practices, rather than fundamental changes 31 to restoration approach. Date Filed: May 21, 2026 NSPI (IG) IR-8 Page 1 of 2 2025...

AI summary The document discusses lessons learned from a storm restoration event, emphasizing incremental improvements and reinforcing existing practices rather than overhauling the restoration approach. It is part of NSPI's responses to an information request related to the 2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report (NSEB M12786).

2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report (NSEB M12786) NSPI Responses to Industrial Group Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 (b) Please refer to Attachment 1. 2 3 (c) Please refer to Attachment 2 for the Post Event Critique document for the...

AI summary NSPI outlines post-storm actions from the December 2025 storm, including model updates, drone use, and overnight teams. These aim to improve restoration efficiency and reduce outage impacts. The report references a Post Event Critique and includes non-confidential responses to information requests.

equipment is subject to the actual weather which occurs and its relative accuracy to a 30 forecast produced in advance of an event and may change considerably over time. Third- Date Filed: May 21, 2026 NSPI (IG) IR-9 Page 1 of 2 2025 Storm...

AI summary NSPI explains its use of weather forecasts and continuous model calibration for storm restoration planning, acknowledging forecast limitations. It references the 2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report and ESRP, emphasizing preparedness for potential events and model refinement using past data, including December 5, 2025, in Q3 2026 calibration.

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AI summary The text includes a table of numerical data and references the '2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report (NSEB M12786)' along with NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests. The report and responses are part of a regulatory proceeding involving Nova Scotia Energy Board and Nova Scotia Power Inc.

2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report (NSEB M12786) NSPI Responses to Industrial Group Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 2 3 (b) Yes. For events where fewer than 50,000 customers are expected to be impacted the 4 determination of the re...

AI summary NSPI's response to Industrial Group information requests regarding the 2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report (NSEB M12786) outlines criteria for determining response levels based on anticipated restoration durations for events impacting fewer than 50,000 customers, referencing NSEB IR-01 part (b). The document was re-filed on May 25, 2026.

2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report (NSEB M12786) NSPI Responses to Industrial Group Information Requests NON-CONFIDENTIAL

AI summary The 2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report (NSEB M12786) details NSPI's responses to information requests from an industrial group regarding storm-related restoration costs. The document is marked as non-confidential and pertains to regulatory proceedings involving cost recovery and transparency in utility operations.

50,000 customers where restoration duration was the sole determinant of the Level 3 designation, require NSPI to demonstrate specifically: - the basis for the pre-storm restoration duration forecast, - a comparison of forecast versus actua...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) is required to justify its Level 3 storm restoration classification based on restoration duration forecasts and actual impacts. NSPI argues that maintaining the classification supports resource coordination and system restoration, and that adjusting classifications mid-storm could disrupt operations. It emphasizes operational flexibility and contractor arrangements in managing resource deployment.

ments Thursday, June 11, 2026 NS Power Reply Comments Thursday, June 25, 2026 Yours very truly, Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board c. William Mahody, K.C., Board Counsel 2025 GRA Participants (M12451) Document: 329292

AI summary NS Power submitted reply comments in response to the 2025 GRA Participants' submission (M12451) on June 11, 2026, with the clerk's signature and Board Counsel's reference.

M12786 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for Approval of the 2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report INFORMATION REQUESTS To: Nova Scot...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board has issued an information request to Nova Scotia Power Incorporated regarding their 2025 Storm Restoration Cost Report application under the Public Utilities Act. Responses are due by May 21, 2026, with contact details provided for submission.

Document: 329289 Date Filed: April 29/26 Page 1 1 Request IR-1: 2 On pdf pg. 5 of the report, NS Power states: “An outage report was not compiled for the Level 3 3 Winter Storm EOC event on December 5, 2025, as the storm did not meet the r...

AI summary The document contains two regulatory requests (IR-1 and IR-2) directed at Nova Scotia Power, seeking explanations on outage impact estimates, restoration delay calculations, cost breakdowns, and resource allocation during a Level 3 Winter Storm EOC event on December 5, 2025. The requests emphasize the need for quantitative analysis and documentation.

provide 17 “more specific and detailed comments on lessons learned as requested by the IG”. 18 Attachment 1, the December 19-20, 2025 Wind Storm Report at p. 27/29 sets out “lessons 19 learned.” 20 (a) Does NSPI maintain that this fulfils...

AI summary The regulatory body requests NSPI to provide detailed lessons learned from past events, internal reviews, and improvements to tools like Storm Tracker, tying these to measurable outcomes such as reduced operational costs and faster restoration times.

1. Storm Readying vs. Storm Response: Definitions and Scope Last year, in Matter M12188, the Board directed NSPI to distinguish between "storm readying" and "storm response" costs, to the extent that is operationally practical. In 2025, NS...

AI summary The document discusses the distinction between 'storm readying' and 'storm response' costs as directed by the Board in Matter M12188. NSPI has implemented this distinction for Level 3 EOC events, but the Industrial Group (IG) points out that no formal definitions exist, leading to ad hoc categorization.

5. Post-Event Critique and Lessons Learned NSPI maintains that the "Lessons Learned" section of the December 19-20 storm report fulfils its commitment made in the context of the 2024 Annual Report proceeding, Matter M12188, to provide "mor...

AI summary NSPI claims that the 'Lessons Learned' section of the storm report meets its commitment to provide more detailed comments in the 2024 Annual Report proceeding. The PEC document highlights operational issues and suggests improvements. The IG recommends tying lessons learned to measurable outcomes and including PEC findings in annual reports.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 4.0 REPLY TO INDUSTRIAL GROUP (IG) SUBMISSIONS 2 3 The IG presented eight recommendations to the Board in its submissions. NS Power will address 4 each in turn. 5 6 4.1 Storm Readying vs. Storm Response: Formal Definitio...

AI summary The Industrial Group (IG) recommends formal definitions for 'storm readying' and 'storm response' in annual reports. NS Power agrees to formalize these definitions within the ESRP framework but argues that Level 1 and Level 2 storm categorization is not operationally necessary. These costs are absorbed in base rates and not subject to separate cost recovery.

DATE FILED: June 25, 2026 Page 9 of 16 M12188, Board Decision Letter, July 15, 2025, pg. 2.

AI summary The document references a Board Decision Letter (M12188) dated July 15, 2025, which was filed on page 2 of the referenced document. This indicates a regulatory proceeding involving a decision made by the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL - performed effectively under the circumstances. Confirmation that processes are operating as - intended is itself a meaningful outcome of the review process and demonstrates that prior - improvements have been sustained....

AI summary NS Power asserts that its current post-event critique process is effective and will continue to be used for review and improvement. The company acknowledges intervenor submissions and thanks the Board for the opportunity to respond.

ployment is actively managed as conditions evolve. NS Power leverages operational flexibility and established contractor arrangements to scale its response, balancing restoration timelines and costs… The Board recognizes that there is a de...

AI summary The Board acknowledges the balance between cost management and storm preparedness, directing NS Power to include the IG's reporting recommendations for Level 3 storms affecting less than 50,000 customers. The CA recommends improving damage prediction models, while the IG highlights the need for a multi-year assessment of the model's accuracy and calibration.