Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M03087

An Emera Company UARB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: 25kV Feeder Extension Bissett Road CI Number: 34602 • Capital Project Authorization Head Office Use: D ATO Project Number: D Final Cost Date: April 30, 2010 YEAR Budget Estimate Project E...

AI summary The document is an approval sheet for a 25kV Feeder Extension Bissett Road project, managed by an Emera Company, with a CI Number of 34602. It includes project details, budget estimates, and dates related to the authorization and planning of the project.

Summary of Related Cl's +1- 2 years No other projects in 2008,2009,2010,2011 and 2012 CI Number 34602 25 kV Feeder Extension Bissett Road Project Number Parent CI Number Approved Date

AI summary The text summarizes related capital investment (CI) projects, specifically highlighting the 25 kV Feeder Extension Bissett Road Project with CI Number 34602. It notes that no other projects were approved in the years 2008 through 2012.

Cost Centre 800 - 800-Services - Admin. Budget Version 2010 ACE Plan (New AFUDC) Capital Item Accounts Acct Actv Account Activity Forecast Amount Amount Variance 094 094 - Interest Capitalizeq 7,386 0 7,386 013 002 013 - COPS Contracts 002...

AI summary The document presents a budget forecast for Cost Centre 800, focusing on administrative expenses related to the 2010 ACE Plan and the introduction of a new AFUDC. It includes detailed line items with forecasted amounts, actual amounts, and variances for various capital and operational activities.

Capital Item Justification Justification Criteria: DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Sub-Criteria: OVERLOADED EQUIPMENT Name of Report : Document Location: Person Responsible:

AI summary The document outlines a capital item justification process under the 'Distribution System' sub-criteria focusing on 'Overloaded Equipment.' However, no specific details, arguments, or data are provided in the text, as fields like 'Name of Report' and 'Person Responsible' remain unfilled.

Why do this project? This capital expenditure is required to relieve overloaded equipment. The East Dartmouth 25kV feeder circuit 113H-442 supplying Caldwell Road, Cow Bay and the Eastern Passage areas of Dartmouth exceeds overload criteri...

AI summary This capital expenditure is necessary to address an overloaded 25kV feeder circuit (113H-442) in East Dartmouth, which supplies Caldwell Road, Cow Bay, and Eastern Passage areas. The 2008-09 peak load reached 432 amps, exceeding the 325-amp overload criteria.

The following is a breakdown of costs associated with the 25kV Feeder Extension Bissett Road • Administrative Overheads and Interest $164,582 • Materials • Contracts • Salvage $(24,328) • Total $1,036,179 The major costs for this project i...

AI summary The document outlines the cost breakdown for the 25kV Feeder Extension on Bissett Road, highlighting administrative overheads, interest, materials, and salvage costs. The major costs include materials such as poles, wires, and insulators, with contracts estimated based on an hourly rate.

Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board Mailing address PO Box 1692, Unit If MIf Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 353 [email protected] Web www.nsuarb.ca Office 3rd Floor 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6 902 424-4448 t 902 424-...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSURB) approved a $1,036,178 capital expenditure by Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) for a 25 kV Feeder Extension on Bissett Road, necessary to reduce circuit loading on the Dartmouth East feeder. While approving the project, the Board expressed concerns about the review process and timing of the application.

a) Related Projects In its application, NSPI stated that there were no other related projects in 2008,2009,2010,2011 and 2012. However, the Board is aware that this project is part of a larger system expansion involving the Burnside, Dartm...

AI summary NSPI initially claimed no related projects from 2008-2012 but the Board notes the project is part of a larger expansion involving multiple areas. NSPI later mentioned a planned substation in Eastern Passage and potential distribution circuits. The Board criticizes NSPI's lack of transparency and calls for more comprehensive disclosure of capital expenditure details.

b) Justification In its application, NSPI justifies the need for this project by stating: This capital expenditure is required to relieve overloaded equipment. The East Dartmouth 25 kV feeder circuit 113H-442 supplying Caldwell Road, Cow B...

AI summary NSPI justifies a capital expenditure to address overloaded equipment on the East Dartmouth 25 kV feeder circuit, citing a 2008-09 peak load of 432 amps. However, NSPl's response to IR-2 indicates the peak was due to load transfers, suggesting NSPI's justification may be misleading.

Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board Mailing address PO Box 1692, Unit If MIf Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 353 [email protected] Web www.nsuarb.ca Office 3rd Floor 1601 Lower Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6 902 424-4448 t 902 424-...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved a $1.036 million capital expenditure for a 25 kV feeder extension on Bissett Road, necessary to reduce circuit loading on the Dartmouth East feeder. While acknowledging the project's necessity, the Board raised concerns about the review process timing and information provided by Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI).

a) Related Projects In its application, NSPI stated that there were no other related projects in 2008,2009,2010,2011 and 2012. However, the Board is aware that this project is part of a larger system expansion involving the Burnside, Dartm...

AI summary NSPI initially claimed no related projects from 2008–2012 but later acknowledged a planned 138–25 kV substation in Eastern Passage and potential distribution upgrades. The Board criticizes NSPI for insufficient transparency in work orders and IR responses, emphasizing the need for comprehensive information on capital expenditures to inform approval decisions.

b) Justification In its application, NSPI justifies the need for this project by stating: This capital expenditure is required to relieve overloaded equipment. The East Dartmouth 25 kV feeder circuit 113H-442 supplying Caldwell Road, Cow B...

AI summary NSPI justifies a capital expenditure to relieve an overloaded 25 kV feeder circuit in Dartmouth, citing a 2008-09 peak load of 432 amps exceeding the 325-amp overload criteria. However, the critique notes that normal operating conditions show 300-amp loads, with the higher peak attributed to load transfers, suggesting NSPI's justification may be misleading.