Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M03416

NOVA SCOTIA POWEL An Emera Company K UARB APPRO VAL SHEET Project Title: Canaan Rd 43V to Tremont 51 V Line CI Number: 33525 Capital Project Authorization Head Office Use: □ АТО Project Number: Final Cost Date: July 26, 2010 Location: Divi...

AI summary This document outlines a capital project titled 'Canaan Rd 43V to Tremont 51V Line' with budget and project estimates for 2010 and 2011, including dates for start, in-service, and close. The project was submitted by Nova Scotia Power Inc. and approved by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

Summary of Related CI's +1- 2 years 2010 - 38819 51V Tremont Circuit Breaker & Bus $7,452,511 2010 - 11004 Canaan Rd Circuit Breaker Additions $1,990,631 2010 07105 Forecast Variance 3,158 18,333 414,753 915,374 10,903 63,320 0 20,000 5,00...

AI summary The text summarizes capital investment (CI) projects from 2010, including costs for circuit breaker and bus upgrades at 51V Tremont and Canaan Rd, with associated budget forecasts and variances listed in a table.

The following is a breakdown of costs associated with the Canaan Rd 43V to Tremont 51V Line. • Administrative Overheads and Interest $1,425,841 • Labour • Materials • Contracts • Consulting $ 105,000 • Other $ 118,634 • Total $8,016,435 Th...

AI summary The document provides a cost breakdown for the Canaan Rd 43V to Tremont 51V Line project, including administrative overheads, interest, labour, materials, contracts, consulting, and other expenses, with a total estimated cost of $8,016,435.

33525 - Canaan Rd 43V to Tremont 51V Line Account ACE 2010 mission Current Sub Variance 001 - Regular Labour (No AO) - 117,300 117,300 001 - T&D Regular Labour 110,980 80,020 (30,960) me Labour 002 - T&D Overti - 27,558 27,558 O AO) 004 -...

AI summary The document outlines cost estimates and variances for the Canaan Rd 43V to Tremont 51V Line project, including labor, materials, and contracts. It also includes a request for quotation (RFQ) related to transmission conductor work, with details on quantities, pricing, and delivery timelines.

6 7 8 9 Transmission line construction labour for CI# 33525 is being sourced through NSPI's existing Power Line Technician (PLT) Service Agreement with Emera Utility Services (EUS). This is aligned with NSPI's workforce planning model, whi...

AI summary The document discusses the sourcing of transmission line construction labour through NSPI's existing Power Line Technician (PLT) Service Agreement with Emera Utility Services (EUS), aligning with NSPI's workforce planning model. References are made to attachments and tables for further details on capital item totals.

3 Table 1 Cost Breakdown of CI#33525 Canaan Rd. 43kV to Tremont 51V Line Account 2010 Total 2011 Total Project Total Labour 105,431 5,549 110,980 Materials Contracts Other 20,561 2286 22,847 Interest 347,681 191,332 539,012 AO 2,333,838 12...

AI summary Table 1 provides a cost breakdown for CI#33525, the Canaan Rd. 43kV to Tremont 51V Line project, detailing costs across years 2010, 2011, and the project total, with significant expenses in labour, interest, and AO.

5 Table 2 Cost Breakdown of CI#38819 51V Tremont Circuit Breaker & Bus Account 2010 2011 Project Total Total Total Labour 178,274 178,274 356,548 Overtime Labour 9,738 9,738 19,476 Materials Contracts Consulting 16,000 24,000 40,000 Other...

AI summary Table 2 presents a cost breakdown for CI#38819, which involves the 51V Tremont Circuit Breaker & Bus project. The table includes costs for labour, overtime, materials, contracts, consulting, other expenses, interest, and AO from 2010, 2011, and the total project cost.

7 Table 3 Breakdown of CI#11004 Canaan Rd. Circuit Breaker Additions Account 2010 Total 2011 Total Project Total Labour 161,831 0 161,831 Overtime Labour 7,420 0 7,420 Materials Contracts Other 24,893 0 24,893 Interest 29,521 0 29,521 AO 2...

AI summary The text discusses the breakdown of costs for the Canaan Rd. Circuit Breaker Additions project, including labor, materials, and interest. It also outlines NSPI's plans for completing design, electrical work, and commissioning at multiple substations, while emphasizing the confidentiality of the study and material information due to system security and competitive advantage concerns.

Budget Year : 2010 Date : 27-Jul-10 Division : CI Number: Department : Project No. : Originator : After Tax Alternative WACC PV of EVA / NPV Rank IRR Disc Pay A Transmission Line on Existing Easement 6.55% -13,512,462 3 #DIV/0! 0.0 years B...

AI summary The document outlines a budget analysis for the year 2010, focusing on transmission line projects. It includes evaluations of two transmission line options, one on an existing easement and another on an alternate easement, along with test cases. Financial metrics such as WACC, PV of EVA/NPV, IRR, and Disc Pay are provided for each option.

November 22, 2010 Ms. Nancy McNeil Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 3 rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: CI 33525 - Canaan Road 43V to Tremont 51V Line - R...

AI summary NSPI provides responses to information requests regarding a capital item, emphasizing the need to keep contract and procurement information confidential to protect competitive advantage and ensure cost-based customer rates. The information is shared with the Board and non-conflicting intervenors in confidence for prudence review.

REDACTED 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Reference estimate for Contracts. 4 5 (a) Please provide details on the derivation of the capital cost estimate for Contracts. 6 Include in your response a breakdown of the work (and cost) being done by NSPI 7...

AI summary The document contains a request for details on the derivation of capital cost estimates for contracts, including breakdowns by Emera Utility Services and external contractors. It also requests support for assumed hourly rates and a copy of the Power Line Technician Service Agreement with EUS. Additionally, it asks for a copy of NSPI's workforce planning model and its optimization methods.

ORDER WHEREAS Nova Scotia Power Incorporated ("NSPI") filed applications on July 27, 2010, with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the "Board") for approval of Work Orders CI# 38819 - 51V Tremont Circuit Breaker & Bus in the amount...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) submitted applications for the approval of three construction projects. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (the Board) conducted a review, including public input and information requests. The Consumer Advocate initially intended to intervene but later opted out. The Board approved the applications, finding the projects necessary and the affiliate transaction with Emera Utility Services justified.

CI# 38819 - 51V Tremont Circuit Breaker & Bus $7,452,511 CI# 33525 - Canaan Road 43V to Tremont 51V Line $8,016,435 CI# 11004 - Canaan Road Circuit Breaker Additions $1,990,631 In view of the cost of the project and the decision of NSPI to...

AI summary The document lists several capital infrastructure projects with associated costs and notes that NSPI plans to have some work done by its affiliate, EUS. The Board is considering public review for this request due to the project's cost and the involvement of an affiliate.

Nova Scotia Power Inc... Canaan Road to Tremont Transmission Line and Associated Substation Additions, Kings Co., NS Notice is hereby given that Nova Scotia Power Incorporated ("NSPI") has filed application with the Nova Scotia Utility and...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. has submitted an application to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for approval of a capital project involving the Canaan Road to Tremont Transmission Line and Associated Substation Additions in Kings Co., N.S., with a total cost of $17.5 million.

CI# 38819 - 51V Tremont Circuit Breaker & Bus $7,452,511 CI# 33525 - Canaan Road 43V to Tremont 51V Line $8,016,435 CI# 11004 - Canaan Road Circuit Breaker Additions $1,990,631 NSPI has determined that a portion of the work on these capita...

AI summary NSPI has determined that a portion of the work on several capital projects will be carried out by Emera Utility Services, an affiliated company. The projects include the Tremont Circuit Breaker & Bus, Canaan Road 43V to Tremont 51V Line, and Canaan Road Circuit Breaker Additions, with associated costs totaling over $17 million.

The following IRs are for CI#33525 Canaan Road 43V to Tremont 51V line IR-1: - Reference estimate for Contracts. - a) Please provide details on the derivation of the capital cost estimate for Contracts. Include in your response a breakdown...

AI summary The document contains three information requests (IRs) related to a capital project (CI#33525) involving the Canaan Road 43V to Tremont 51V line. The requests address capital cost estimates, workforce planning models, and the implications of an expiring contract with EUS. The Board is seeking clarification on how the project aligns with regulatory requirements and the impact of potential contract changes.

December 22, 2010 Ms. Nancy McNeil Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 3 rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: CI 33525 - Canaan Road 43V to Tremont 51V Line - R...

AI summary NSPI submits confidential contract information in response to information requests related to a capital item. The information is kept confidential to protect suppliers' pricing and ensure competitive terms for NSPI. The information is shared with the Board and non-conflicting intervenors for prudence review purposes.