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l year. This includes purchases of goods and services related to the project (see Canadian Suppliers Block, below) as well as internal costs such as wages for employees. If the SIF-funded project is part or component of a larger project, p...
AI summary The text provides information about expenditures related to a SIF-funded project, including total purchases of goods and services by a business in the fiscal year 2021, with a breakdown of purchases from Canadian suppliers and specific allocations for fuel and operating and maintenance costs.
n what the Guidance and Definitions of APBR is seeking. Guidance and Definitions CAPEX - complete sections for business / institution - wide (left), as well as for project-specific CAPEX (right)
AI summary The text refers to the Guidance and Definitions of the Assessment of Program Benefits and Risks (APBR) and highlights the need to complete sections related to CAPEX, both for business-wide and project-specific contexts.
Business / Institution Wide Invalid On Project Invalid 4) Between Jan 2021 and Dec 2021, what were your total capital expenditures in Canada 1) Between Jan 2021 and Dec 2021, what were your gross capital expenditures in Canada?: $387,568,8...
AI summary The text provides details on capital expenditures in Canada between January 2021 and December 2021, including total expenditures and breakdowns by category such as buildings, machinery, and equipment.
ii) Other M&E investment: - ii) Other M&E investment: $9,246,180.58 CAD c) Software $20,941,108.10 CAD c) Software $580,697.88 CAD d) Other Capital Expenditures (e.g. land): $8,286,185.28 CAD d) Other Capital Expenditures (e.g. land): 2) O...
AI summary The text outlines expenditures related to M&E investment, software, and other capital expenditures, providing figures in Canadian dollars. It also references capital R&D expenditures, though the amount is reported as zero.
peatedly, or continuously used in the performance of R&D)? fixed assets repeatedly, or continuously used in the performance of R&D)? Since this is our only 'innovation' project, CAPEX 'clean tech' 3) Of total CAPEX in (1) above, how much w...
AI summary The text discusses capital expenditures (CAPEX) related to a 'clean tech' innovation project, including the total CAPEX amount and its allocation to clean technology. It also asks whether any expenses were related to upgrading or expanding existing facilities.
7) Were any of the above expenses (4) related to upgrading or expanding existing facilities? In Section 6: Special Conditions of the Contribution Agreement (CA), are there commitment(s) related to CAPEX that would NOT adequately be capture...
AI summary The text asks whether expenses related to upgrading or expanding existing facilities are included in the reported figures and inquires about commitments in the Contribution Agreement regarding CAPEX. It also references the Guidance and Definitions section for employment reporting.
5) Of the FTEs reported in 3), how many FTEs were in positions that did not exist prior to the project's start date (Sep 14, 2018) (i.e., new FTEs)? Include only FTE's working in positions that Existing employees that were working on the p...
AI summary The text asks about the number of full-time equivalents (FTEs) hired for new positions that did not exist prior to the project's start date in September 2018. It also requests an estimate of how many of these FTEs were in specific occupations.
$1,501,000,000.00 CAD this correct? You have indicated spending of $250,000.00 on institution-wide R&D in the past fiscal year, is this Benefits Data R&D - Institution wide $250,000.00 CAD correct? Benefits Data R&D - On project $250,000.0...
AI summary The document presents a series of financial figures related to R&D and capital expenditures, with verification questions posed regarding the accuracy of the reported amounts for institution-wide and on-project R&D, as well as institution-wide CAPEX.
You have indicated spending of $9,826,878.46 on on-project capex in the past fiscal year, is this Benefits Data CAPEX - On project $9,826,878.46 CAD correct? You have indicated the company generated $0.00 in revenues from the sales of new...
AI summary The text presents a series of questions regarding financial figures related to a project, including capital expenditures, innovation revenues, and spending on goods and services from Canadian suppliers, asking for confirmation of the accuracy of these figures.
0 currently 0 entries in the Licensing Table. Is this correct? You have indicated that your business or institution did not file a patent application(s) in your fiscal year ending Dec, 2021. There are ← Patent Application Data Sheet 0 curr...
AI summary The text discusses data validation for a project spending block, indicating that if a SIF-funded project is part of a larger project, the spending must be less than total project expenditures. It also references patent application data with no entries in the Licensing and Patent Application Tables.
1. Amount spent on project cannot exceed total company / institution-wide purchases 2. Amount spent on the project cannot exceed total project spending Canadian Suppliers Section Invalid Valid Valid 3. Amount spent company / institution-wi...
AI summary The text outlines various spending and expenditure constraints related to projects, Canadian suppliers, and research and development (R&D). It specifies limits on project spending, Canadian supplier spending, and R&D expenditures, ensuring compliance with institutional and project-wide financial guidelines.
&D capital expenditure is less than or equal to in-house R&D 1. Each category of on-project R&D is less than or equal to the same category for company / institution-wide R&D (in the same row) 2. On-project total R&D is the sum R&D performe...
AI summary The text outlines rules for capital expenditures (CAPEX) and research and development (R&D) expenditures, specifying that on-project R&D capital expenditure must not exceed total R&D expenditures, and that clean-tech CAPEX cannot exceed total CAPEX. It also provides validation criteria for CAPEX and R&D categories.
is equal to the sum of its subcategories 3. Clean-Tech CAPEX cannot exceed total CAPEX 1. Each category of on-project CAPEX is less than or equal to the same category for company / institution-wide CAPEX (in the same row) 2. Total CAPEX is...
AI summary The text outlines constraints and validation rules for Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and employment categories, including limits on Clean-Tech CAPEX, subcategory sums, and employment distribution rules.
institution did not do any R&D spending last year, then the questions on R&D expenditures in the past year should be marked with a 0, rather than left blank. Data sheets may be left blank if these do not apply. For example, if your busines...
AI summary The text provides guidance on completing data sheets for R&D spending, CAPEX, and other project-related activities, emphasizing that zeros should be used if no data applies and that estimates should be accurate within 10%.
of R&D for more than one year. Do not amortize capital expenditures to calculate this figure; present them as expenses in the year in which they occurred. Capital Expenditures: Include your company’s (Canadian operations) gross expenditure...
AI summary The text discusses the treatment of R&D and capital expenditures, specifying that R&D should not be amortized over more than one year and that capital expenditures should be recorded as expenses in the year they occur, rather than being amortized.
penditures: Include your company’s (Canadian operations) gross expenditures on fixed assets for use in the operations of your organization or for lease or rent to others. Note that this X 5 A 1 3 T
AI summary The text provides a brief instruction regarding the inclusion of a company's gross expenditures on fixed assets for Canadian operations, including those used in the organization's operations or for lease or rent to others.
should include any capital in-house R&D expenditures. Include all costs related to the acquisition and installation of equipment or construction (including own-employee labour / installation costs ←Return to the Benefits Data Tab etc.) Do...
AI summary The text outlines guidelines for including capital expenditures in reporting, emphasizing that all costs related to the acquisition and installation of equipment, buildings, and non-residential construction should be recorded as expenses in the year they occur, without amortization. It specifies categories such as machinery, equipment, and information and communication technology.
cation Technology: Investment in ICT equipment should be included in the M&E total, as well as reported separately here. ICT includes computers, communications equipment, networking equipment, etc. Other M&E: Include all other machinery an...
AI summary The text outlines categories for capital expenditures, including ICT equipment, other machinery and equipment, software, and clean technology. It defines clean technology as processes, products, or services that reduce environmental impacts. It also explains how employee and full-time equivalents (FTEs) are defined in relation to payroll and tax reporting.
ases where the agreed upon definition in the CA varies sufficiently that you feel that reporting based on the APBR definitions would not adequately capture activities on the SIF funded project, 2 T CAPEX please select 'Yes' from the dropdo...
AI summary The text discusses the reporting of capital expenditures (CAPEX) and intellectual property (IP) related to a project funded by the Social Innovation Fund (SIF). It outlines the need to align reporting with the definitions in the Contribution Agreement (CA) and the Assessment of Program Benefits and Risks (APBR).
for R&D undertaken outside Canada vi) Foreign entity of any other type vi) Foreign entity of any other type c) Of the amount in (a), how much consisted of R&D capital expenditures? c) Of the amount in (a), how much consisted of R&D capital...
AI summary The text provides a figure of $1,438,679.02 representing R&D capital expenditures, likely in the context of a financial or regulatory report. The figure is repeated for clarity and emphasis.
consisted of R&D capital expenditures? c) Of the amount in (a), how much consisted of R&D capital expenditures? $ 1,438,679.02
AI summary The text provides a specific monetary figure related to R&D capital expenditures, indicating $1,438,679.02 was allocated for this purpose.
Guidance and Definitions CAPEX - complete sections for business / institution - wide (left), as well as for project-specific CAPEX (right) Business / Institution Wide Valid On Project Invalid 3) Between Jan 2020 and Dec 2020, what were you...
AI summary The text provides guidance on completing sections for business/institution-wide and project-specific capital expenditures (CAPEX), including specific figures for total and category-specific expenditures in Canada between January and December 2020.
$268,046.00 ii) Other M&E investment: $298,695.60 c) Software $19,090.00 c) Software $941,209.36 d) Other Capital Expenditures (e.g. land): $154.00 d) Other Capital Expenditures (e.g. land): 2) Of total CAPEX in (1) above, how much was ‘Cl...
AI summary The text provides a breakdown of capital expenditures, including other M&E investment, software, and other capital expenditures. It also asks about the amount of 'clean tech' investment and whether expenses were related to upgrading or expanding existing facilities.
R&D - Institution wide 0 You have indicated spending of $0.00 on institution-wide R&D in the past fiscal year, is this correct? Confirmed You have indicated spending of $1,438,679.02 on on-project R&D in the past fiscal year, is this Benef...
AI summary The text outlines a series of confirmations regarding spending on R&D and capital expenditures (CAPEX) by an institution. It asks whether the indicated spending of $0 on institution-wide R&D, $1,438,679.02 on on-project R&D, $316,379.00 on institution-wide CAPEX, and $0 on on-project CAPEX in the past fiscal year are correct, with all responses confirmed.
CAPEX - On project 1,240,029 You have indicated spending of $0.00 on on-project capex in the past fiscal year, is this correct? You have indicated the company generated $0.00 in revenues, resulting from the sale of new or Benefits Data Inn...
AI summary The text discusses capital expenditures (CAPEX) and spending on goods and services from Canadian suppliers, with questions raised about the accuracy of reported figures, including $0.00 in on-project CAPEX and $303,184,864 in purchases from Canadian suppliers.
1. Amount spent on project cannot exceed total company / institution-wide purchases 2. Amount spent on the project cannot exceed total project spending Canadian Suppliers Section Valid Valid Valid 3. Amount spent company / institution-wide...
AI summary The text outlines various financial and spending constraints, including limits on project expenditures, Canadian supplier spending, and R&D expenditures. It also includes validation checks for revenues and expenditure categories.
3. R&D capital expenditure is less than or equal to in-house R&D 1. Each category of on-project R&D is less than or equal to the same category for company / institution-wide R&D (in the same row) 2. On-project total R&D is the sum R&D perf...
AI summary The text outlines rules for R&D and CAPEX expenditures, specifying that on-project R&D and CAPEX must be less than or equal to company-wide figures, and that total expenditures must be the sum of their subcategories.
2. Total CAPEX is equal to the sum of its subcategories CAPEX - On-Project Invalid 3. On-project Machinery and Equipment is equal to the sum of its subcategories 4. On-project Clean-Tech CAPEX cannot exceed total CAPEX 1. Total employment...
AI summary The text outlines a series of rules and constraints related to capital expenditures (CAPEX) and employment, particularly focusing on on-project CAPEX and employment categories. It specifies that on-project CAPEX must not exceed total CAPEX and that employment categories must adhere to specific hierarchical and numerical constraints.
ompany. For example, the salaries of Return to Benefits Data Section scientists and technicians that are employed by the company to do R&D would be included here. Cost of R&D performed by external parties: This category should include paym...
AI summary The text outlines categories for reporting R&D expenditures, distinguishing between in-house and external R&D costs, and specifies how capital expenditures related to R&D should be reported. It also notes considerations for 'complex enterprises' and references the SIF-funded project.
performance of R&D for more than one year. Do not amortize capital expenditures to calculate this figure; present them as expenses in the year in which they occurred. Capital Expenditures: Include your company’s (Canadian operations) gross...
AI summary The text outlines guidelines for reporting capital expenditures, emphasizing that they should be recorded as expenses in the year they occur, not amortized. It specifies the types of expenditures to include, such as those for buildings, machinery, and equipment, both for internal use and for lease or rent.
enefits Data Section scientific equipment; processing machinery; computers, software, telecommunications and other information and communications technology, etc.) Information and Communication Technology: Investment in ICT equipment shoul...
AI summary The text outlines categories for capital expenditures, including Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Clean Tech, and Software, specifying what should be included in each category. It emphasizes the importance of classifying investments in clean technology and ICT equipment for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
N-9-(i)J. Wilson CV
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John D. Wilson Grid Strategies, LLC Page 7 2015 Florida PSC Docket No. 150196-EI, direct testimony in Florida Power & Light need certification case on behalf of Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. Appropriate reserve margin and system re...
AI summary John D. Wilson's testimony in regulatory proceedings across Florida, Georgia, and Nova Scotia addresses renewable energy integration, integrated resource plans (IRP), demand-side management (DSM), and cost classifications. Key issues include adequacy of renewable energy considerations in IRPs, decommissioning costs, and shareholder incentive mechanisms.
Nova Scotia Power’s 2020 annual capital expenditure plan on behalf of the Nova Scotia Consumer Advocate. Potential to decommission hydroelectric systems, review of annually recurring capital projects, use of project contingencies, and cost...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power’s 2020 capital expenditure plan, decommissioning hydroelectric systems, and project reviews are discussed in three regulatory matters. Paul Chernick testified on behalf of the Nova Scotia Consumer Advocate in UARB matters M09579 and M09707, addressing alternatives, cost calculations, and forecast accuracy. In California PUC Docket A.19-10-012, he advocated for EV charging programs aligned with state goals, emphasizing budget controls and outreach.
ervice in the event of an extreme weather event on behalf of the Small Business Utility Advocates. Modifications to Critical Peak Pricing programs and Time of Use periods. Modifications to load management programs. Nova Scotia UARB Matter...
AI summary The Nova Scotia Consumer Advocate provided testimony on modifications to Critical Peak Pricing (CPP) and Time of Use (TOU) programs, Time-Varying Pricing (TVP) tariffs, and capital expenditure plans. Arguments focused on the impact of TVP on load, capacity savings, and energy costs, recommending CPP tariffs instead. Matters included analysis of power contract delays, variable capital costs, and economic models for project evaluation.
John D. Wilson Grid Strategies, LLC Page 10 Nova Scotia UARB Matter No. M10366, direct testimony on Nova Scotia Power’s Annual Capital Expenditure Plan for 2022 on behalf of the Nova Scotia Consumer Advocate. Alignment with IRP and new r...
AI summary John D. Wilson of Grid Strategies, LLC provided direct testimony on Nova Scotia Power's capital expenditure plans, rate applications, and programs, emphasizing alignment with the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), cost minimization, and analysis of deferral accounts. Testimonies covered matters in Nova Scotia and Massachusetts, including seasonal rates, economic models, and distribution revenue allocation.