Reason for Variance The increase of approximately $1.7 million over the approved 2024 ACE Plan budget of $4,264,777 is due to additional scope resulting from inspection findings that the welds have failed in service on the shroud bands of...
AI summary The increase of approximately $1.7 million in the 2024 ACE Plan budget is due to unexpected issues discovered during turbine refurbishment, including failed welds and vibration problems. These issues required additional work, such as specialized welding and adjustments to improve heat rate and reduce downtime.