Topic:"System Reliability" in M12588

Contingency Statement Contingency for this project was determined using a combination of subject matter expert judgement from resources internal to NS Power in combination with external vendors, and the non-binding contingency guidelines....

AI summary The contingency for the project is set at 5 percent, determined using internal and external expert judgment and non-binding guidelines. The project is classified as Class 1, with contingency intended to manage risks from integrating new technology with legacy systems. The project is over 50 percent complete, and a Change Request process is in place with the LRS.

CI C0053699 Renewable to Retail Implementation (NSEB M12588) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-9: 2 3 Please explain how the systems are made scalable and the associated costs of that scalability. 4 5 (a) Please expl...

AI summary NSPI explains that the systems supporting the Renewable to Retail (RtR) market were designed to be scalable, considering factors such as the number of Licensed Retail Suppliers (LRSs), customer subscriptions, and computational capacity. The associated costs of scalability are described as low and not material.

Request IR-4: - NS Power states, "The project involves modifying the CIS as well as developing online forms for - onboarding and offboarding customers to incorporate the changes anticipated with the activation - of the RtR market." In Matt...

AI summary NS Power is seeking to modify its outdated Customer Information System (CIS) to support new tariff designs and programs like Green Choice. However, the project has been delayed due to a strategic shift in capital investment priorities. The request asks how the proposed modifications will be impacted by replacing the CIS with a modern system and whether these expenses would have been necessary if the CIS replacement had proceeded as originally planned.

27 1 Request IR-19: 2 Reference: M11875, N-5, NSPI (REI) IR 4 (e). 3 4 5 6 NS Power does not believe the vintage of the Customer Information System has a bearing on the cost effectiveness of the overall approach to technology enhancements...

AI summary NS Power argues that the age of the Customer Information System (CIS) does not affect the cost-effectiveness of technology enhancements for the Renewable to Retail (RtR) Market. However, the CIS has undergone significant customizations and is no longer under vendor support, posing a high technology risk. The request seeks clarification on these statements and their relation to technical integration complexity and cost allocation.

and found insufficient for RtR settlement and billing and explain why. Reference: N-1, C0053699 Renewable to Retail Implementation Project, pages 4-5 of 6, Capital Project Detailed Estimate. 1. Please provide procurement documentation for...

AI summary The document requests detailed procurement documentation and explanations regarding the RtR Implementation Project, including cost breakdowns, competitive practices, vendor identification, and project deliverables. It also seeks clarification on system outputs and webform specifications.