N-1Application - Redacted
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1 One option for consideration in evaluating a particular reliability strategy and/or project is utilizing 2 a measure of Reliability Cost Efficiency (RCE). This methodology considers the relative cost of 3 reducing outage impact at a proj...
AI summary The document discusses the evaluation of reliability strategies using Reliability Cost Efficiency (RCE) and the investigation of Value of Lost Load (VoLL) as a tool for risk-based decision-making, as directed by the Board in its 2025 SCRR decision. Surveys are being conducted with residential and commercial/industrial customers to assess VoLL in Nova Scotia.
vestment ini a ves are con nuously monitored and the status of the capital program is communicated to NS Power’s Leadership Team. Leadership Team: Senior Managers, Directors and Execu ve of NS Power. Nova ScoƟa Energy Board (NSEB): On Apri...
AI summary The text discusses the monitoring of capital investments and the transition of regulatory oversight from the Utility and Review Board to the Nova Scotia Energy Board. It also defines key terms such as 'Planned and Advanced' capital items and describes the PowerPlan software used for managing capital projects.
ers to ensure that such criteria had been sa sfied.1 Those technical and financial jus fica on criteria are contained in this document, the Capital Expenditure Jus fica on Criteria (CEJC). NS Power is a public u lity, subject to the provis...
AI summary NS Power, a public utility under the Public Utilities Act, operates under the Capital Expenditure Justification Criteria (CEJC). The Board's approval threshold for capital projects increased to $1M for large-scale utilities. Projects under this limit require no Board approval, but the Board may audit and exclude imprudent expenditures from the rate base.
1 5.0 NOVA SCOTIA INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR 2 3 In February 2024, the Clean Electricity Solutions Task Force, a task force commissioned by the 4 Nova Scotia provincial government, submitted its final report titled, “Modernizing En...
AI summary The document outlines the establishment of the Independent Energy System Operator of Nova Scotia (IESO-NS) under the More Access to Energy Act (MAEA), following the Energy Reform Act (Bill 404). It details the transfer of responsibilities from NS Power to IESO-NS, including battery storage and fast-acting generation procurement, and references a revenue/expenditure application (M12412) filed with the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB).
support the transition of accountabilities to the IESO-NS. 8 M12303, 2024 Annual DDA Report, Board letter, October 17, 2025. 9 IESO-Nova-Scotia-REOI-for-Capacity.pdf Page 15 of 55 Date: December 12, 2025 Page 668 of 782 REDACTED REDACTED (...
AI summary The document references the transition of accountabilities to the IESO-NS, citing the 2024 Annual DDA Report and a Board letter dated October 17, 2025. It also mentions the 2026 ACE Plan Appendix F and 'The Path to 2030 – 2025 Update,' highlighting regulatory and planning processes related to decarbonization and capacity management.
N-6NSPI (NSEB) RIR 1 to 202 - Redacted
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NON-CONFIDENTIAL 2026 ACE Plan Condition Inputs 16 has focused in two areas, CEATI's Grid Resiliency Working Group and Electricity Canada 17 reliability programs. In both cases, NS Power endeavors to leverage these industry groups to 18 id...
AI summary NS Power has focused on reliability programs through CEATI's Grid Resiliency Working Group and Electricity Canada, aiming to identify and validate quantitative reliability measures. The company is confident in its current risk-based decision-making methods and has evaluated metrics like MAIFI to assess reliability concerns and customer impact.
7.0 Site Location, Control, and Access
AI summary This section outlines the considerations related to site location, control, and access in the context of energy infrastructure planning and management. It includes details about regulatory processes, stakeholder involvement, and technical standards for ensuring reliability and safety.
Corrective Actions All investigated incidents must have corrective actions determined based on the investigation and any identified root causes. Action items will be assigned to an individual and have a due date for completion. An Incident...
AI summary The text outlines requirements for corrective actions following incident investigations, emphasizing that all action items must be assigned, tracked, and completed before an investigation can be closed. This ensures accountability and resolution of root causes identified during investigations.
OVERVIEW OF INSPECTION The Directive sent to Dexter Construction Company Limited (Dexter) dated August 6, 2021, and updated on December 15, 2022, will be closed. Third party monitoring, inspections, recommendations, and reporting will no l...
AI summary The directive to Dexter Construction Company Limited is being closed, and a new directive is issued due to ongoing sediment release. The inspection report was prepared by Anthony Heggelin from the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change.
OVERVIEW OF INSPECTION On January 23, 2023, Environment and Climate Change (ECC)inspector Anthony Heggelin conducted an inspection at Stillwater Brook, Highway 103, near Queensland, NS. The site consists of many properties owned by the Pro...
AI summary An inspection by Environment and Climate Change (ECC) at Stillwater Brook found sediment discharge from properties managed by the Province of Nova Scotia and Municipal Enterprises Limited (MEL), with Dexter Construction as the responsible party. Sediment-laden water was observed in multiple ditches, and samples were collected. NSECC considers Dexter responsible for the site's environmental issues.
2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-71 Attachment 1 Page 131 of 139 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Supporting text where applicable: Prohibition s.67 - (1) No person shall knowingly release or permit the release into the environment of a su...
AI summary The text outlines provisions from the Environment Act 1994-95, c. 1, focusing on prohibitions against substance releases, remedial measures, inspector powers, and directives. Key themes include legal obligations for environmental compliance, enforcement mechanisms, and regulatory oversight.
2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-71 Attachment 1 Page 134 of 139 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Item #14537598-004 must be complied with by October 31, 2021 This inspection report was prepared on October 07, 2021 by Anthony Heggelin, Ins...
AI summary An inspection report by Anthony Heggelin of Nova Scotia Environment mandates compliance with Item #14537598-004 by October 31, 2021, prepared on October 7, 2021. The report is part of a regulatory process involving environmental standards and oversight.
Environment Act DIRECTIVE ISSUED TO: Dexter Construction Company Limited c/o Jamie Burns October 7, 2021 DATE ISSUED: MAILING ADDRESS: 927 ROCKY LAKE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 48100 HALIFAX, NS B4A 3Z2 SITE NAME: Stillwater Brook-The Puddle- Highway...
AI summary Nova Scotia Environment issued a directive to Dexter Construction requiring compliance with environmental recommendations by October 31, 2021, based on an inspection report and emails from Kelly Hines and Jamie Burns. Non-compliance may result in enforcement actions.
D.REGULATORY DIRECTIVES/OFFENCES/ORDERS Please be advised that Elliot Excavators Limited has not been given any regulatory directives/orders from the Provincial Department of Labour. Please also be advised that Elliot Excavators Limited ha...
AI summary The document states that Elliot Excavators Limited has no regulatory directives, orders, or convictions from the Provincial Department of Labour, indicating compliance with labor regulations.
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AI summary The section 4.1.1/ of the document outlines the context and background for the proceeding, including relevant regulatory frameworks and key stakeholders involved in the matter.
4.1.1/
AI summary The section 4.1.1/ of the document outlines the context and background for the proceeding, including relevant regulatory frameworks and key stakeholders involved in the matter.
Summary:
AI summary The document provides a summary of the proceeding, outlining key issues and stakeholders involved. It highlights the need for regulatory oversight and compliance with energy policies, including the discussion of cost recovery mechanisms and program evaluations.
REDACTED 2026 ACE Plan NSEB IR-116 Attachment 1 Page 42 of 52 Test 4 Not Applicable 23,571.1 22,628.2 21,723.1 21,723.1 20,020.0 20,020.0 20,020.0 20,020.0 20,020.0 20,020.0 20,020.0 20,020.0 20,020.0 20,020.0 20,020.0 20,020.0 20,020.0 20...
AI summary The document contains a redacted section of the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan, specifically Attachment 1 of the NSEB IR-116, which includes a series of numerical values and a table header labeled 'Test 4 Not Applicable'. The content appears to be related to regulatory proceedings involving Nova Scotia Power and the Nova Scotia Energy Board.
2a - L1 Environmental Site Assessment Requirements continued Supporting 18 Summary of the results and findings of the L1 ESA 19 Site plan(s) showing the site location, location of sample points. All spatial information represented on a sca...
AI summary The document outlines requirements for Level 1 Environmental Site Assessments (L1 ESA), including the summary of results, site plans with sample points, and analysis results compared to environmental quality standards.
12 the application as "The scope of this project includes the replacement of deteriorated assets on 13 L6539". In the event that a significant change in quantity were to occur, the thresholds for ATO / 14 FIN requirements will capture that...
AI summary NS Power argues that applying the strict PMBOK definition for project scope could lead to regulatory inefficiencies and increased costs. They believe the proposed definition strikes an appropriate balance and complements existing regulatory processes like ATO and FIN filings.
N-9Evidence of John D. Wilson - CA
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I. Identification & Qualifications - Q: Mr. Wilson, please state your name, occupation, and business address. - A: I am John D. Wilson. I am the Vice President of Grid Strategies LLC, Bethesda, MD. - Q: Summarize your professional educatio...
AI summary John D. Wilson, Vice President of Grid Strategies LLC, provides his background, including education and professional experience in energy and environmental policy, regulatory research, and utility regulation. He has worked with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and has expertise in cost-effectiveness analysis, prudency reviews, and rate design.
Q: Could a smaller contingency budget increase the number of ATO proceedings? A: Yes, a possible consequence of the Board adopting my recommendation is that there could be slightly more ATO proceedings. From a cost minimization perspective...
AI summary A smaller contingency budget may lead to more ATO proceedings, as they can identify risks that lead to overspending in capital projects. Examples include the L6549 transmission line project and the 76V-T1 Transformer Replacement, where unexpected costs led to increased ATO budgets. Improved planning and risk management could help mitigate these issues.
Q: What is NS Power's view of the risk of adding detail to the scope, consistent with some other definitions of scope? A: NS Power states that if "scope change" included changes in deliverables, boundaries, and/or detailed tasks, roughly 7...
AI summary NS Power believes that adding detail to the scope of projects would lead to a significant regulatory burden, as approximately 70-80 out of 200 projects over the past five years would have required a scope change, affecting NS Power, the NSEB, and stakeholders, with costs passed on to customers.
SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - 2023– Present Vice President, Grid Strategies, LLC . Provides research, technical assistance, and expert testimony on electric- and gas-utility planning, economics, and regulation. Reviews electric util...
AI summary The individual has extensive experience in energy regulation, utility planning, and environmental policy, spanning over two decades in roles involving regulatory policy, expert testimony, and program evaluation. Their work includes advising on electrification, energy efficiency, and renewable resource performance, as well as participation in air quality and legislative advocacy.
103410Decision
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2.4.2 Directives [88] The Board finds that the sustained growth and evolving composition of the Routine Program require requires enhanced prospective transparency. The additional information is intended to preserve the regulatory efficienc...
AI summary The Board requires NS Power to enhance transparency in the Routine Program by providing detailed cost and performance data, including five-year comparisons, cost breakdowns, and explanations for year-over-year changes. This is intended to ensure regulatory efficiency and proper cost justification.
manner. Defining the scope of work provides stakeholders and the Board with sufficient detail about project parameters and not simply the ultimate outcome of a project. [IG Closing Submissions, p. 7] [108] However, the IG also acknowledged...
AI summary The Independent Governor (IG) suggests that materiality thresholds should be used to determine when Scope Change applications are required, avoiding unnecessary administrative burden. NS Power maintains its position, arguing that its proposed CEJC changes balance regulatory oversight and efficiency.
the ATO threshold amount. In these cases, a Scope Change application would be prospective, as contemplated by the CEJC, providing the Board with regulatory oversight in advance of the ATO application. [115] Further, in response to hearing...
AI summary The Board agrees with the IG that NS Power's proposed definition of a Scope Change would limit regulatory oversight. It finds that Scope Change applications would be infrequent under the current definition and instead recommends a materiality threshold of twice the project ATO threshold to ensure meaningful oversight.
boration to support a transparent, efficient, and fair transition to an lESO-administered electricity system. [Emphasis in original] [Letter from the Office of the Minister of Energy, April 15, 2026] [203] The Board notes there were no pro...
AI summary The document discusses NS Power's updated Synchronous Condenser project with a $365 million cost, an increase from the original estimate due to a scope change involving nine condensers instead of four. This change was linked to additional planned wind farms beyond the Rate Based Procurement. The need for coordination between the IESO Nova Scotia, NS Power, and provincial policy directives was emphasized.
102213Closing Submissions - IG
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Delivered by E-mail Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Energy Board 3rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street PO Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: M12619 – NSPI – 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure...
AI summary The Industrial Group has submitted closing comments on NSPI's 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan, expressing concerns about the increasing capital spending and the need for greater transparency and regulatory oversight. They highlight the need for updated reliability plans, improvements to capital expenditure justification criteria, and enhanced reporting on routine capital spending.
eviation within a Routine right-of-way program) could be interpreted as a scope change, applying such a low threshold in practice would be unreasonable and administratively burdensome. That is agreed. To address this, materiality threshold...
AI summary The text discusses the interpretation of 'scope change' within a Routine right-of-way program, suggesting that applying a low threshold would be impractical. It proposes establishing materiality thresholds to differentiate between minor and significant changes, and outlines a two-step notification process recommended by the Consumer Advocate's consultant, John Wilson, to manage scope changes effectively.
](#page-7-1) Transcript, page 276. [ 24 ](#page-7-3) Transcript, page 279 [ 25 ](#page-7-5) N-6, NSPI (NSEB) RIR-149(a). [ 26 ](#page-7-7) Matter M08054, N-1 Application for Scope Change. [ 27 ](#page-7-9) Transcript, pages 273-274. [ 28 ]...
AI summary The proposed definition of a scope change application is criticized for being too narrow, potentially rendering the regulatory oversight mechanism ineffective. NSPI argues that no significant changes in project intent or alternatives have occurred in recent years, implying the new definition would result in no applications and weaken regulatory accountability and transparency.
NSPI's capital program in the ACE proceeding, while major components of the total cost ratepayers will ultimately bear (through riders, or separate recovery mechanisms) are invisible in this process. At what point can ratepayers meaningful...
AI summary The text highlights concerns about the regulatory process in Nova Scotia regarding the assessment of capital expenditures. It argues that the ACE proceeding and GRA do not fully account for the total cost of infrastructure, creating a regulatory gap. The Board is urged to consider both individual projects and the overall cost trajectory for transparency and reasonableness.
6. The IESO-NS Transition Should include Coordination on Capital Planning
AI summary This section emphasizes the need for coordination on capital planning during the transition to the Independent Electricity System Operator - Nova Scotia (IESO-NS). It highlights the importance of aligning capital expenditure strategies with regulatory frameworks and oversight mechanisms.
102294Reply to Closing Submissions - NSPI
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enhanced cost-variance disclosure in future subsequent submittals for IT or cybersecurity-related projects affected by the 2025 cybersecurity incident".[11](#page-16-1) First, NS Power wishes to reiterate that there are no costs related to...
AI summary NS Power asserts that there are no restoration costs related to the 2025 cybersecurity incident in the 2026 ACE Plan and argues that existing filing requirements already provide sufficient oversight, making additional standardized variance reporting unnecessary.
DATE FILED: June 5, 2026 Page 17 of 36 IG Closing Submissions, page 21. 1 2.7 IESO-NS Transition – Capital Coordination 2 3 The IG calls for evidence that NS Power is coordinating its capital planning decisions with the 4 IESO-NS to reduce...
AI summary The IG raises concerns about potential duplication of costs during the IESO-NS transition and calls for evidence of coordination between NS Power and IESO-NS. NS Power acknowledges the importance of collaboration but argues that current capital investments in the 2026 ACE Plan are not duplicative. The IG supports the Board Chair's suggestion of a joint panel with IESO-NS to discuss the Path to 2030.
- The proposed audit is unwarranted and unsupported. NS Power's annual financial statements are - prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and are independently audited, and - the Company's Management's Discussion and An...
AI summary NS Power argues that an audit is unwarranted, stating that its financial statements are prepared according to accounting standards and are independently audited. It emphasizes compliance with Board-approved accounting policies and the existence of a continuous, auditable record of asset valuation and cost recovery.
5.4 Reliability Spending and Improvements in Reliability - The Department argues that reliability performance has not improved in proportion to capital - spending and therefore questions the effectiveness of reliability investments. In NS...
AI summary The Department of Energy argues that reliability performance has not improved proportionally with capital spending, questioning the effectiveness of reliability investments. NS Power counters that factors beyond utility investment, such as severe weather and aging infrastructure, impact reliability. The Company emphasizes that reliability investments are preventative and that the existing Performance Standards framework already ensures accountability for reliability outcomes.
103410Decision
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weighted criteria, which included design criteria, operational impacts, regulatory considerations, and probable cost. NS Power included the options analysis report as an attachment to the application. - [15] The options analysis report cer...
AI summary The Board reviewed an options analysis report for the refurbishment of the TUC Shoreline Sheet Pile structure. It found that refurbishment is warranted but had concerns about the scoring mechanism used to evaluate the rock revetement option, particularly the weighted scoring intervals and cost evaluation methodology.
2.3.2 Enhanced Tracking and Cost Minimization [49] The CA raised concerns regarding NS Power's ability to demonstrate cost minimization within the Distribution Routines. In his evidence, Mr. Wilson observed that regular and overtime person...
AI summary The CA raised concerns about NS Power's ability to demonstrate cost minimization in Distribution Routines, noting that overtime hours were not routinely tracked. NS Power clarified that while their accounting software tracks labour hours and costs, this information is not always used for forecasting, as highlighted in the exchange between Mr. Murphy and Mr. Beaton.
2.3.7.1 Findings - [80] The Board accepts that a fixed capital ceiling is not an appropriate substitute for risk-based asset management, as a ceiling may not adequately address identified risks. The Board also accepts that sometimes it may...
AI summary The Board acknowledges that a fixed capital ceiling is not suitable for risk-based asset management. It emphasizes that capital reallocation and 'capital envelope' justification are separate issues. The Board is concerned about baseline ratcheting in the Routine Program and calls for more information to determine if increased expenditures reflect permanent investment needs or temporary cost pressures.
2.4.2 Directives [88] The Board finds that the sustained growth and evolving composition of the Routine Program require requires enhanced prospective transparency. The additional information is intended to preserve the regulatory efficienc...
AI summary The Board requires NS Power to enhance transparency and reporting for the Routine Program, including detailed financial and operational data, to ensure regulatory efficiency and proper cost justification. This includes rolling five-year comparisons, cost breakdowns, and explanations for changes in expenditures.
rall "intent" of the project. The IG believes that such definitions, and related limitations are inappropriate. The IG, therefore, submitted that NS Power's proposed definitions should not be adopted. [107] Instead, the IG submitted that N...
AI summary The IG argues that NS Power's proposed definitions for scope changes are inappropriate and should not be adopted. Instead, the IG recommends that the scope change application process should be guided by the original project scope definition, ensuring alignment with cost minimization efforts and early-stage project management practices.
Closing Submissions, p. 8] [112] In this context, NS Power submitted that many Scope Change applications would likely be filed after the relevant decision has been made. In effect, such applications would still be "after the fact" rather t...
AI summary NS Power argues that many Scope Change applications are filed after decisions are made, making them 'after the fact.' The Board acknowledges that while some applications may be prospective, in practice, timing issues often delay them. However, the Board also notes that in some cases, delaying Scope Change applications could avoid additional costs and operational risks, allowing for regulatory oversight.
gets in many of the years reviewed. [138] The DOE acknowledges that weather and changing operating conditions affect reliability but argues that sustained capital investment should eventually produce measurable improvements in baseline res...
AI summary The DOE acknowledges that weather and operating conditions impact reliability but emphasizes the need for sustained capital investment to improve resilience. The IG argues that the Five-Year Reliability Plan lacks oversight and has not been meaningfully reassessed, with no defined thresholds for adjusting investments or evaluating outcomes.
cilitate a competitive electricity market, coordinate system planning, and, section (m) conduct procurements for electricity supply, capacity, storage ancillary services and hybrid resources. The Minister's position is that all new system...
AI summary The Minister of Energy emphasizes the importance of competitive procurement by the IESO for new system needs, including electricity supply, capacity, storage, and ancillary services, to ensure best value for ratepayers and align with the IESO's statutory responsibilities.
20260421-1Hearing Transcript — 04/21/2026 (Revised Transcript - Refiled May 20, 2026)
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I N D E X O F P R O C E E D I N G S April 21, 2026 PAGE NO. 1 protocol to make sure that people know this up front. We 2 have had situations, although never in an ACE Plan, where 3 the fire alarm has gone off during a hearing. 4 The exit i...
AI summary The text discusses safety protocols and emergency procedures for a proceeding, including exit routes, stairwells, and assembly points in case of a fire alarm. It also mentions accommodations for individuals with mobility challenges and the involvement of a court reporter.
NS POWER PANEL 57 Cr-ex, (Murphy) 1 procurement, and no timeline has been established for the 2 procurement of energy storage solutions beyond Nova Scotia 3 Power's own BESS Project. 4 So what is the cause of the delay in 5 the fast-acting...
AI summary The text discusses delays in fast-acting generation and the lack of a timeline for procuring energy storage solutions beyond Nova Scotia Power's BESS Project. It references the More Access to Energy Act and the role of the Independent System Operator (IESO NS) in managing procurement activities.
NS POWER PANEL 277 Cr-ex, (Rudderham) 1 And it's also important that a large 22 So if you consider the functions that 23 were transferred to the IESO, being the resource planning, 1 transmission planning, and the interconnection planning 2...
AI summary The discussion focuses on the transfer of functions to the IESO, including resource planning, transmission planning, and interconnection planning. It clarifies that while some responsibilities have been transferred, projects listed in the ACE Plan remain under Nova Scotia Power's responsibility and are not connected to the IESO's functions.
NS POWER PANEL 287 Cr-ex, (Rudderham) 1 A. (Peachey) Yeah. 2 Q. But I know that it's going to 3 continually change. 4 A. (Peachey) Yes. 5 Q. For some of those project 6 transitions, then, that appear in the ACE Plan or in the 7 forecasted...
AI summary The discussion centers on the transition of projects outlined in the ACE Plan and the assumption of work by the IESO after NSPI completes its portion. It references the More Access to Energy Act and the recovery of netbook value in projects. The conversation also includes procedural elements of the proceeding, such as questions from Port Hawkesbury Paper and the Province.
NS POWER PANEL 319 Cr-ex, (Mahody) 1 this project. And the question I wanted to focus in on is 2 BY MR. MAHODY: 3 Witness panel, I'm headed to the Q. 4 Pennsylvania breaker issue. 5 If we could call up N-1, page 402, 6 please. 7 And so you...
AI summary The text references a regulatory proceeding involving Nova Scotia Power, focusing on the Pennsylvania breaker issue and the determination of risk levels associated with circuit breakers. It includes references to specific pages and Board IR-126.
20260422-1Hearing Transcript — 04/22/2026 (Revised Transcript - Refiled May 20, 2026)
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I N D E X O F P R O C E E D I N G S PAGE NO. 9 real quick question here. In response to Board IR-3(f), 10 Nova Scotia Power provided a spreadsheet with this table. 11 And I can get Rob to call it up for 12 you if you want, but for 2024 the...
AI summary A discussion arises regarding a discrepancy in a spreadsheet provided by Nova Scotia Power, specifically the 2024 figure of 487.2 million, which differs from other years. The participants question whether this is an error and agree to undertake a review to confirm the correct figure.
NS POWER PANEL 409 Questions, (Murphy) 1 eliminated, making this option the preferred option. Do 2 we see that in a report? No. Our team always takes the 3 information that we receive and ensures that we have the 4 right information. And I...
AI summary The text discusses a regulatory proceeding involving Nova Scotia Power, focusing on project scope changes and project management practices. It includes a dialogue between Mr. Murphy and representatives of Nova Scotia Power, discussing the implications of changing project scope definitions and confirming the identification of a project representative.
NS POWER PANEL 443 Questions, (Murphy) 1 So I do want to take that away. 11 we're going to simply mark these for identification 12 purposes. The evidence these numbers, as I understand, 13 come from the IR responses and from this actual 14...
AI summary The text discusses the identification and marking of evidence related to International Reporting (IR) responses and an application, focusing on data from 2021 to 2024 regarding tree contacts and customer interruptions. The discussion centers on the accuracy of numbers and their sources.
INTERNATIONAL REPORTING INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS 1 most of these projects are not Nova Scotia Power projects, 2 to perhaps having a joint panel, or asking the IESO if 3 they want to join you on a panel to discuss the Path to 4 2030?...
AI summary The discussion involves the possibility of forming a joint panel or involving the IESO in discussions about the Path to 2030, with reference to the Integrated Resource Plan being developed. The speaker acknowledges the idea as novel and suggests that the outcomes of the plan may assist in decision-making.
or the issue of these other aspects. THE CHAIR: The purpose of these cross-examinations, of pre-filing evidence and of dealing with evidence that's been pre-filed is that the expert opinions that are expressed are generally the ones that a...
AI summary The discussion focuses on cross-examination of expert testimony, addressing concerns about over-investment in capital replacements versus cost-effective solutions like vegetation management, and the need for a third-party review of the Reliability Plan.