Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M12370

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) CI C0061003 POA LP HP IP Turbine Refurbishment REDACTED July 7, 2025 NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: POA LP HP IP Turbine Refurbishment CI Number: C0061003 Date: July 7, 2025 Expenditure Profi...

AI summary The document outlines a capital project authorization for the POA LP HP IP Turbine Refurbishment, submitted by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and approved by the Nova Scotia Energy Board. The approval includes budget and expenditure details for the years 2024 to 2026, with total figures and authorization types listed.

DESCRIPTION: This project is for the inspection and refurbishment of the Point Aconi steam turbine Low Pressure (LP), High Pressure (HP), and Intermediate Pressure (IP) turbine components, including the rotor, casings, steam path elements,...

AI summary The project involves inspecting and refurbishing the LP, HP, and IP components of the Point Aconi steam turbine to ensure safe and reliable operation. The Board's directive regarding the Decarbonization Deferral Account (DDA) requires NS Power to notify participants of future capital work orders related to DDA assets, which was fulfilled on July 4, 2025.

Summary of Related CIs +/- 2 years: Pursuant to Section 11.2 of the CEJC, related CIs for Steam projects includes "work completed on the same asset (turbine, boiler, etc.) and on the same unit (Lingan Unit #3, for example)." - 2025 C006100...

AI summary The summary outlines related capital investments (CIs) for Steam projects under Section 11.2 of the CEJC, including specific POA projects and their costs, along with the depreciation class for the Steam Production Plant at Point Aconi.

Contingency Statement Contingency for this project has been determined using a combination of internal subject matter expert judgement (professional engineers) based on previous experience with these assets, and the non-binding contingency...

AI summary The contingency for the project is set at 10 percent, based on internal expert judgment and non-binding guidelines. This covers risks such as component wear, unanticipated inspection findings, market variability, and potential scope changes during refurbishment.

REDACTED CI C0061003 Page 3 of 5 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Capital Project Detailed Estimate C0061003 Location: CI# : Steam Note 2: Small differences in totals are attributable to rounding. Title: POA LP HP IP Turbine Ref...

AI summary The document provides a detailed estimate for a capital project involving the refurbishment of LP, HP, and IP turbines under a Project Owner Agreement (POA). It notes that small differences in totals are due to rounding.

Execution Year: 2025 Description Quantity Unit Estimate Total Estimate Cost Support Reference Completed Similar Projects (FP#'s) Maintenance Trades Regular Labour PD 90 $ 411 $ 36,953 Power Engineer PD 20 $ 439 $ 8,785 Power Plant Technici...

AI summary The document presents a detailed cost estimate for various labor, materials, and contracts related to a project in 2025. It includes breakdowns for regular and term labor, materials, contracts, meals, contingency, interest capitalized, and administrative overhead, with a total estimated cost of $4,861,261.

Document No: XXX-XX-XXXX-XXXX Project Cost Estimate Input Checklist and Maturity Matrix Process Industries Required fields: Estimate Classification Project Name: POA LP HP IP Turbine Refurbishment Started or Preliminary Class 5 Class 4 Cla...

AI summary The document presents a checklist and maturity matrix for estimating the cost of a turbine refurbishment project involving LP, HP, and IP turbines. It outlines the required fields, estimate classifications, and maturity levels for various project definition deliverables.

This project is being filed as an AACE Class 3 Estimate. The defined deliverables for this project indicate that 97% of Class 3 deliverables are complete. According to AACE Guidelines, a contingency value between 10% and 30% is recommended...

AI summary This document outlines a Class 3 estimate for a project, with 97% of deliverables complete. A 10% contingency is applied to account for risks such as component wear, inspection findings, market variability, and potential additional scope during refurbishment.

- 2 This will remain consistent throughout the remaining life of Pt. Aconi. Point Aconi 2026 Assets Projects Investment Boiler & Auxiliaries Boiler Refurbishment, Tubes, Walls, Expansion Joints, Headers, Refractory, Arrowheads, Draft Plant...

AI summary The document outlines capital investment plans for Point Aconi for the years 2026 and 2027, detailing various asset categories and their associated project costs, including boiler refurbishments, environmental systems, fuel systems, and other infrastructure improvements.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Point Aconi 2028 Assets Projects Investment Boiler Refurbishment, Tubes, Walls, Boiler & Auxiliaries Expansion Joints, Headers, Refractory, $3,169,000 Arrowheads, Draft Plant, Sootblowers. CW Systems Condenser, Pumps, Pipi...

AI summary The document outlines projected investments for various assets and projects at Point Aconi for the years 2028 and 2029, including boiler refurbishments, environmental systems, fuel systems, and other infrastructure upgrades, with total investments of $9,590,000 and $9,917,307 respectively.

M12370 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – CI C0061003 – POA LP HP IP Turbine Refurbishment – $4,861,261 The Board has reviewed the application by Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) dated July 7, 2025. NS Power requested Board approval of a capital...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) has requested approval for a $4,861,261 capital expenditure to refurbish the turbine and other components at the Point Aconi generating station. The Board has reviewed the application, found the work necessary, and approved the request. The project is aligned with Integrated Resource Plans and is necessary to maintain system reliability and achieve renewable energy targets.

NSEB APPROVAL SHEET POA LP HP IP Turbine Refurbishment Project Title: CI Number: C0061003 Date: July 7, 2025 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization X 2024 2025 2026 3,655,131 50...

AI summary The NSEB Approval Sheet outlines a project titled 'POA LP HP IP Turbine Refurbishment' with a budget and expenditure profile spanning 2024 to 2026. Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted the request, which was approved by the Nova Scotia Energy Board on August 20, 2025.

July 7, 2025 Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: Capital Items Filed Outside the Quarter Package Dear Ms. Henwood: Enc...

AI summary A document dated July 7, 2025, addressed to Crystal Henwood, Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk of the Nova Scotia Energy Board, outlines the submission of capital items for review and approval, which were filed outside the quarter package.

Final Cost (FIN) Capital Items • CI C0017098 – Ragged Lake Generator Replacement - $1,681,714 Original approval received on October 19, 2020 for $2,229,267 Decreased spend amount $547,553 Non-Confidential

AI summary The document outlines a capital item for the Ragged Lake Generator Replacement, with an original approval of $2,229,267 in 2020 and a decreased spend amount of $547,553, resulting in a final cost of $1,681,714.

Request for Confidentiality Pursuant to Rule 12 of the Board Regulatory Rules, NS Power requests confidential treatment of certain portions of the material filed in support of the following Capital Work Orders: 1. CI C0061003 – POA LP HP I...

AI summary NS Power requests confidential treatment for certain portions of capital work orders related to turbine refurbishment, citing the need to protect competitive pricing information and maintain good business relations with vendors. The request is made under Rule 12 of the Board Regulatory Rules.

August 11, 2025 Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12370 – CI C0061003 – POA LP HP IP Turbine Refurbishment – IR Res...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted responses to information requests related to the capital item 'CI C0061003 – POA LP HP IP Turbine Refurbishment' for the proceeding M12370. The responses were received on July 18, 2025, and the justification for partially confidential material is consistent with the original filing.

M12370 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – CI C0061003 – POA LP HP IP Turbine Refurbishment – $4,861,261 The Board has reviewed the application by Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) dated July 7, 2025. NS Power requested Board approval of a capital...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) has requested approval for a $4,861,261 capital expenditure to refurbish the turbine and components at the Point Aconi generating station. The Board has reviewed the request and found the work necessary and the cost justified. The project aligns with Integrated Resource Plans and is necessary to maintain system reliability and meet renewable energy targets.

NSEB APPROVAL SHEET POA LP HP IP Turbine Refurbishment Project Title: CI Number: C0061003 Date: July 7, 2025 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization X 2024 2025 2026 3,655,131 50...

AI summary The document outlines the approval sheet for the POA LP HP IP Turbine Refurbishment project, including budget amounts, project estimates, and authorization details. Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted the request, and the Nova Scotia Energy Board approved it on August 20, 2025.