1. Step 1: Define Objectives and Engage Leadership The following section lays out the case for treating climate change as an enterprise risk and the need for adaptation planning.
AI summary This section emphasizes the importance of treating climate change as an enterprise risk and highlights the need for adaptation planning within the regulatory process.
Limitations of Adaptation Planning Exercise NS Power acknowledges that climate change poses a broader set of risks beyond the physical impacts addressed in this Climate Adaptation Plan. These broader risks include transition risks[5](#page...
AI summary NS Power recognizes that climate change introduces transition risks beyond physical impacts, which are addressed in broader electricity system planning and regulatory processes, including studies by the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (NS IESO), such as the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and the 10-Year System Outlook (10YSO).
4. Step 4: Assess Risks to Critical and Vulnerable Assets and Operations This section explains NS Power's existing asset risk assessment process and lays the groundwork for integrating climate impacts into assessments of generation and tra...
AI summary NS Power integrates climate-related risks into its existing asset management processes rather than using a separate climate-specific risk assessment. This approach ensures that climate impacts are considered alongside other enterprise risks such as safety, reliability, and affordability in the evaluation of generation, transmission, and distribution assets.
5.1 Inspection Intervals and Prioritization NS Power currently maintains established inspection programs and intervals for its transmission, distribution, and substation assets based on asset condition, reliability considerations, regulato...
AI summary NS Power currently uses established inspection programs for its electrical assets, considering factors like asset condition and regulatory requirements. With enhanced wildfire risk mapping, NS Power plans to refine inspection prioritization to address areas with elevated wildfire risk, ensuring resources are focused on high-risk locations. Changes will be evaluated based on system risk, operational feasibility, and wildfire mitigation goals.
Vegetation and Fuel Management Vegetation managementremains one of NS Power's most important wildfire mitigation activities. Through inspection programs, right-of-way maintenance, hazard tree assessments, corridor widening initiatives, and...
AI summary Vegetation and fuel management are critical for wildfire mitigation and system reliability. NS Power manages vegetation through inspections, maintenance, and corridor widening. Collaboration with municipalities, regulators, and other stakeholders is encouraged to improve wildfire risk reduction and align tree planting with reliability goals. Broader fuel management initiatives can also enhance community and infrastructure resilience.
10.0 Resources for Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Best Practices NS Power continues to engage with electric utilities and other stakeholders to ensure its proactive approach to wildfire risk management is aligned and/or leading industr...
AI summary NS Power collaborates with industry groups and stakeholders to develop and implement best practices for wildfire prevention and mitigation. It participates in committees and contributes to standards development, and reviews its Wildfire Mitigation Plan annually to incorporate emerging practices and improve effectiveness.
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