Topic:"Capacity Costs" in M12370

CI C0061003 – POA LP HP IP Turbine Refurbishment (NSEB M12370) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-11: 2 3 Regarding the Project Cost Estimate Input Checklist and Maturity Matrix on pages 4 to 5 4 of the application: 5...

AI summary NSPI responds to NSEB's information request regarding the turbine refurbishment project, explaining that the project cost estimate is classified as Class 3 due to risk and uncertainty factors, despite 97% of Class 1 deliverables being complete. It also notes that the checklist excludes power generating facilities and high voltage transmission as per AACE International standards.

CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 Request IR-14: 2 3 (a) If this project were not to proceed, please identify the net present value of the total 4 replacement cost of energy to replace POA energy for 2026 to 2029, assuming 7555, 5 2592, 126...

AI summary The response to Request IR-14 outlines the net present value of replacing energy from Point Aconi (POA) from 2026 to 2029, highlighting that while there are REC savings in 2026, no savings occur in subsequent years. The justification for the project is based on the 168 MW of firm capacity provided by POA, which is critical for meeting system demand during peak hours.