Topic:"Stakeholder Engagement" in M12591

M10453 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – 2018/2019 FAM Dispatch Study On February 11, 2022, NS Power filed the 2018-2019 FAM Dispatch Study. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board invited comments from stakeholders and reply comments from NS Po...

AI summary NS Power filed a 2018-2019 FAM Dispatch Study in February 2022, followed by an Action Plan in July 2022. The Board invited stakeholder comments, and the Consumer Advocate, Small Business Advocate, and others submitted feedback. Bates White's FAM Audit Report found NS Power's dispatch was suboptimal, prompting the Board to require a Dispatch Study by December 2021.

C0032664 NSEB IR-5 Attachment 2 Page 2 of 3 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) - 2 - system, and providing a plan aimed at addressing the Company's approach to dispatch. The Dispatch Study will incorporate suggestions by stakehold...

AI summary The Board agrees with stakeholders that NS Power should implement recommendations from the Dispatch Study as soon as possible, with quarterly updates on progress. The Board also requests a quantification of benefits from new IT infrastructure and expects this to be included in the capital work order. NS Power is directed to continue working with stakeholders to refine the Action Plan through the FAM Small Working Group.