Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M03624

Capital Item Accounts Acct Actv · Account Activity Forecast Amount Amount Variance 092 092-Vehicle T&D Reg. Labour AO 27,660 0 27,660 094 094 - Interest Capitalized 8,215 0 8,215 095 095-COPS Contracts AO 23,482 0 23,482 095 095-COPS Regul...

AI summary The text presents a table of capital item accounts with forecast amounts and variances for various activities, including labor and material costs related to transmission and distribution (T&D) and other projects. All forecast amounts are listed as zero, resulting in significant variances.

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

AI summary The document outlines a framework for justifying capital expenditures under the Distribution System's Equipment Replacement sub-criteria. It includes placeholder fields for reporting details but lacks specific arguments or data.

The following is a breakdown of costs associated with the 2010 Distribution Feeder Ties • Administrative Overheads and Interest $154,895 • Labour $120,735 • Materials $159,979 • Contracts $96,000 • Total $531,609 The major costs for this p...

AI summary The document provides a breakdown of costs associated with the 2010 Distribution Feeder Ties project, including administrative overheads, labour, materials, and contracts, with a total cost of approximately $531,609.

REDACTED 1 Distribution Responses 2 3 Request IR-Dll: 4 5 With respect to page 221, Cl# 38847, Distribution Feeder Ties, 6 7 a) Please provide the planning studies and relevant related documents that justify the 8 construction of this proj...

AI summary The document discusses a request for information regarding the Distribution Feeder Ties project, including planning studies, NSPI's involvement, and budget breakdowns. NSPI responds that the project aims to improve system reliability and that the current spending profile is based on external contractors, though a final decision on NSPI's involvement has not been made.

January 12, 2011 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 38847 - 2010 Distribution Feeder Ties - Response...

AI summary A response to information requests (IRs) regarding capital expenditures for distribution feeder ties in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, dated January 12, 2011. The enclosed responses pertain to capital item P-128.10, with IRs received on December 22, 2010.

\ \ Previously referred to as Line 113H-442 1 Request IR-3: 1 Response IR-T11: 2 3 a) The actual work encountered in 2009 was as previously forecasted. The ACE amount for 4 this project was $1.6 million and the actual amount was $1.2 milli...

AI summary The response to Request IR-3 discusses the ACE project's budget and timeline, noting that the actual cost was lower than forecasted and that delays are due to transmission line outages. It also references a Board directive requiring NSPI to document compliance with Section 2.1(a) of the Code of Conduct for transactions with affiliates.

By E-mail and Courier Lee Thomson-Lutz Manager, Capital Nova Scotia Power Inc. 14th Floor, Barrington Tower Halifax, NS B3J 2W5 Dear Ms. Thomson-Lutz: Nova Scotia Power Inc. - Fourth Quarter 2010 Capital Items and Capital Reports - Request...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) requests approval for capital expenditures related to the 2010 Distribution Feeder Ties project (P-128.1 0/M03624). The Board has reviewed the request, which includes confidential work orders submitted under CI# 38847.

CI# 38847 - 2010 Distribution Feeder Ties $531,609 Information Requests were issued by the Board on December 21, 2010, and responses were received on January 12, 2011. The Board accepts, as filed, the portions of the work order that are ma...

AI summary The Board approved a $531,609 capital expenditure for reconductoring distribution lines in Windsor and Dartmouth as part of the 2010 ACE Plan, despite initial withholding due to insufficient justification. The project aims to improve system reliability by adding connection points between feeders, with cost increases attributed to material price hikes.

By E-mail and Courier Lee Thomson-Lutz Manager, Capital Nova Scotia Power Inc. 14th Floor, Barrington Tower Halifax, NS B3J 2W5 Dear Ms. Thomson-Lutz: Nova Scotia Power Inc. - Fourth Quarter 2010 Capital Items and Capital Reports - Request...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. seeks Board approval for a confidential work order related to 2010 capital expenditures, specifically Distribution Feeder Ties. The request is formalized through a capital items and reports approval process.

CI# 38847 - 2010 Distribution Feeder Ties $531,609 Information Requests were issued by the Board on December 21, 2010, and responses were received on January 12, 2011. The Board accepts, as filed, the portions of the work order that are ma...

AI summary The Board approved a $531,609 capital expenditure for reconductoring distribution lines in Windsor and Dartmouth to improve system reliability. The project exceeded the 2010 ACE Plan budget due to higher material costs, but the Board found the increased cost justified given reliability benefits and proximity of feeders. Approval followed a May 2010 order requiring additional justification.