Topic:"2025 Ace Plan" in M12451

This project was originally forecasted as a subsequent submission in the 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 ACE Plans. It was referenced in the 2018 ACE Plan with an updated budget of $19,251,601. It is now being submitted for approval as part of...

AI summary The project was initially forecasted in multiple ACE Plans from 2014 to 2017, with an updated budget in 2018. It is now being submitted for approval as part of the Company's General Rate Application and was not previously submitted to the NSUARB. The project is complete and all costs are final.

Reason for Variance The increase of $1,135,677over the 2018 ACE Plan budget of $19,251,601 to $20,387,278 in this submission is due to the completion of subsequent additional detailed engineering and scoping. At the time of the 2018 ACE Pl...

AI summary The increase of $1,135,677 in the 2018 ACE Plan budget is attributed to additional detailed engineering, specialized contractor deployment such as a Skycrane helicopter, and post-construction avian monitoring as required by the Environmental Assessment.

The five-year forecast within the 2024 ACE plan shows that the investment level in general plant, which includes IT software and communication investments continues to be an area of significant investment and warrants a refinement in its C...

AI summary The 2024 ACE plan highlights continued significant investment in general plant, including IT software and communication, suggesting the need for a refined approach to the cost of service (COS).

The five-year forecast within the 2024 ACE plan shows that the investment level in general plant, which includes IT software and communication investments continues to be an area of significant investment and warrants a refinement in its C...

AI summary The 2024 ACE plan highlights ongoing significant investment in general plant, including IT software and communication, and suggests the need for a refinement in the COS approach. This is supported by a referenced table.

DATE: June 27, 2025 Page 33 of 94 16 2024 ACE Plan (M11458), EfficiencyOne IR-02 part (b), February 9, 2024, page 3. 17 2025 ACE Plan Appendix H, The Path to 2030, M12012, December 9, 2024, pages 40-41. REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION R...

AI summary The text references the 2024 ACE Plan (M11458) and the 2025 ACE Plan Appendix H, The Path to 2030 (M12012), both of which are related to energy efficiency and affordability initiatives. It also mentions a redacted document related to the 2026-2027 GRA BW IR-7 Attachment 1.

Peak Model Statistics Model Statistics Iterations 13 Adjusted Observations 120 Deg. of Freedom for Error 99 R-Squared 0.985 Adjusted R-Squared 0.982 AIC 7.612520 BIC 8.100331 F-Statistic #NA Prob (F-Statistic) #NA Log-Likelihood -606.02384...

AI summary This section presents statistical data from a peak model used in the 2025 Load Forecast Report. It includes metrics such as R-squared, AIC, BIC, and other statistical indicators to evaluate the model's performance.

- 4 to Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power, Company) in its 2023 Annual Capital Expenditure - 5 (ACE) Plan Order (M11017) of September 12, 2023: "File a detailed and specific plan outlining - 6 how the Company will achieve the 2030 ob...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) submitted its 'The Path to 2030' report to the NSUARB in compliance with the 2023 ACE Plan Order (M11017). The report aligns with the Government of Nova Scotia's 2030 Clean Power Plan, which sets decarbonization goals, including 80% renewable electricity sales and phasing out coal by 2030. The NSUARB has directed annual updates on The Path to 2030 until 2030.

10 2025-2029 Forecast Investment: $15 million 12 Similar to the distribution program, this program focuses on transmission lines and widening 13 corridors with existing managed ROWs to improve reliability for critical transmission assets....

AI summary NS Power plans to invest $15 million between 2025 and 2029 to widen transmission rights-of-way in six corridors, improving reliability for critical transmission assets. The 2025 ACE Plan outlines a $3.0 million investment for 2025 alone.

8 2025-2029 Forecast Investment: $196 million 9 - 10 In 2025, a targeted transmission investment of $33 million will fund a range of initiatives aimed 11 at improving reliability and making the transmission system more resilient. These ini...

AI summary The 2025-2029 forecast investment of $196 million includes a $33 million transmission investment in 2025 to improve reliability and resilience, with funds allocated for infrastructure upgrades, site-specific projects, and maintenance programs. Details are outlined in the 2025 ACE Plan.

2026-2027 GRA NSEB IR-85 Confidential Attachment 1 has been removed due to confidentiality. 1 Request IR-86: 16 assumptions for 2025 and 2026. Additionally, the 2025 ACE Plan will be filed before the end of 17 2025 with detailed projects l...

AI summary The document discusses the 2025 ACE Plan, which will be filed by the end of 2025 and includes detailed project lists for 2026 and updated assumptions for 2027. It also notes that capital items in the test period, not yet approved by the NSEB, are included in the GRA with specific project budgets.

This capital item was included in the 2025 ACE Plan for Subsequent Approval as a project with an estimated cost of $1,08 3,801. NS Power indicated that the increase of $173,326 was primarily attributed to the project scope being undefined...

AI summary The document discusses the refurbishment and continued use of LIN2, a thermal power plant, as part of the 2025 ACE Plan. NS Power explains that LIN2 is necessary for winter capacity and system reliability, and its retirement date has been extended to 2027 due to delays in procuring replacement generation. Refurbishment costs have increased due to the need for inspections and necessary work.

to be maintained indefinitely. Therefore, for the purposes of the current GRA, the Board finds that it is appropriate to exclude Wreck Cove decommissioning costs from the proposed depreciation rates. [162] The Mersey Hydro System has a cap...

AI summary The Board excludes Wreck Cove and Mersey Hydro decommissioning costs from current depreciation rates. Mersey contributes 220 GWh annually to NS Power's renewable targets. IRP analyses found redevelopment more economical than decommissioning, with final decisions pending the 2025/26 IRP. Exclusions may be revisited in future depreciation studies.

3.6.1.1 Findings [367] NS Power's estimated capital investment for the GRA test period amounts to $671.3 million in 2026 and $556.1 million in 2027. The capital additions to rate base for the test period have generally been approved by the...

AI summary NS Power's capital investment forecasts for 2026 and 2027 are reviewed, with most projects approved by the Board. Discrepancies between GRA and ACE Plan projects are attributed to timing and asset management updates. The Board finds the total forecast spending reasonable, noting NS Power will align its capital program with the GRA forecast.

Comment NS Power's Five-Year Reliability Plan was the subject of the 2025 ACE Plan Proceeding and will be subject to further assessment and consideration through the third-party review directed as part of the Board's decision in the 2025 A...

AI summary NS Power argues that further review of its Five-Year Reliability Plan within the GRA process would be redundant, as the plan is already under third-party review from the 2025 ACE Plan Proceeding (M12012). They support the GRA outcomes and believe no additional evidence is needed for this matter.

sover. Overall, he argued that the ALG procedure is less aggressive on the front end and provides a more stable depreciation recovery pattern, thereby lessening the risk of intergenerational inequity. [222] During the hearing, the NS Power...

AI summary The document discusses the ALG depreciation method's advantages over ELG in reducing intergenerational equity risks by providing stable depreciation recovery. The Board favors ALG for its gradual expense pattern, aligning with extended asset lives due to technological advances and improved asset management, as highlighted in NS Power's ACE Plan proceedings.

4.4.1 Findings [720] NS Power's firm capacity requirements in advance of 2030 continue to be the subject of review in several matters considered by the Board, including the Evergreen IRP Action Plan and Roadmap Update, the 10-Year System O...

AI summary The Board reviews NS Power's capacity requirements and approves OM&G costs for Lingan 2 and Trenton 5 due to reliability and compliance with NERC/NPCC. Sustaining capital costs for Lingan 2 are addressed in another proceeding, with the 2026 ACE Plan matter (M12619) noted as a future submittal.

1 JONATHAN MacINTOSH, Previously Affirmed: INTERNATIONAL REPORTING INC. CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS 1 Q. We'll keep this exhibit up; I 2 have one more question on it. The number of projects 3 listed in this list is, I summed it up, it looks...

AI summary The text discusses the differences between the number of projects listed in a response to an IR and the 2026 ACE Plan, noting that while capital expenditures are similar, the number of projects varies significantly, with some projects being new or eliminated.

it as if we had –– if those periods were similar to the 1 period that we are now in where we do have the benefit of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 We have not conducted a risk analysis of the fivewind projects under development or otherwise as...

AI summary The text discusses the delay in commercial operation dates for five wind projects, originally required to be completed by December 31, 2025, but now delayed by one year. It references the 2026 ACE Plan Path to 2030 for estimated information on the projects.