Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M12371

NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: POA Cell Capping 2025 CI Number: C0061005 Date: July 7, 2025 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization X Unforeseen and Unbudgeted (U&U) 2024 9,0...

AI summary The NSEB Approval Sheet outlines a capital project authorization for the POA Cell Capping 2025 project, with budget and project estimates provided for 2024 and 2025. Nova Scotia Power Incorporated submitted the request, and the Nova Scotia Energy Board is responsible for approval.

C0061005 Location: CI# : Title: Steam POA Cell Capping 2025 Unit Description Unit Quantity Estimate Total Estimate Cost Support Reference Completed Similar Projects (FP#'s) Regular Labour Electrician PD 10 $ 403 $ 4,033 C0030786,C0052498 E...

AI summary The document outlines the costs associated with the POA Cell Capping 2025 project, including labor, materials, contracts, consulting, rental equipment, contingency, interest capitalized, and administrative overhead. The total estimated cost is $2,530,405, with detailed breakdowns provided for each category.

ane is to be reviewed, approved and signed off by Owner's Engineer prior to placement of GCL. - .4 Repair excessively soft supporting materials as directed by Owner's Engineer. SYD-24006028-A0 Page 7

AI summary The text outlines requirements for the installation process, specifying that the Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) must be reviewed, approved, and signed off by the Owner's Engineer before placement. It also mentions the repair of excessively soft supporting materials as directed by the Owner's Engineer.

M12371 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – CI C0061005 – POA Cell Capping 2025 – $2,530,405 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 expenditure i...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) requested approval for a $2,530,405 capital expenditure to cap Ash Disposal Cell 2 at the Point Aconi Residue Management Site. The Board reviewed the application and found the work necessary and the cost justified. The expenditure will be included in the company's Decarbonization Deferral Account.

NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: POA Cell Capping 2025 CI Number: C0061005 Date: July 7, 2025 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization X 2024 2025 2026 9,025 1,017,701 2,228,714...

AI summary The NSEB Approval Sheet outlines the POA Cell Capping 2025 project, including budget amounts, project estimates, and authorization types for 2024 to 2026. Nova Scotia Power Incorporated submitted the filing, and the Nova Scotia Energy Board approved it 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, addresses capital items filed outside the quarter package for review and approval by the Nova Scotia Energy Board. The letter is addressed to Crystal Henwood, Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk, and includes enclosed materials for consideration.

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 the final cost for the Ragged Lake Generator Replacement project, which was originally approved for $2,229,267 but has been reduced to $1,681,714, with a decrease of $547,553.

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 the material filed in support of Capital Work Orders, citing the need to protect customer value and maintain competitive vendor relationships by preventing disclosure of supplier pricing and arrangements.

Request IR-1: - The application notes the following related CIs pursuant to Section 11.2 of the Capital Expenditure - Justification Criteria (CEJC): - 2023 C0052498 POA Ash Cell Capping 2023 $3,698,493 - 2026 TBD POA Ash Cell Capping 2026...

AI summary The application references three capital expenditure items related to ash cell capping at Point Aconi (PA) and requests an update on the status of C0052498 and a list of active cells requiring capping within the next five years, including elevation limits and projections until PA's retirement in 2029/2030.

Request IR-7: - Page 2 of the application states: "A liner-style cap has been selected as the most cost-effective and technically suitable solution for the permanent closure of the cell." - a) Please confirm that the proposed liner will be...

AI summary The document requests confirmation regarding the type of liner proposed for the permanent closure of a cell, specifically whether it will be constructed of clay, and asks for an identification of other liner types considered along with their estimated capital costs.

M12371 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – CI C0061005 – POA Cell Capping 2025 – $2,530,405 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 expenditure i...

AI summary The Board has approved a $2,530,405 capital expenditure request by Nova Scotia Power Inc. for capping Ash Disposal Cell 2 at the Point Aconi Residue Management Site, in accordance with the Environment Act. The project includes constructing an interceptor ditch to manage water and is part of the company's Decarbonization Deferral Account.

NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: POA Cell Capping 2025 CI Number: C0061005 Date: July 7, 2025 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization X 2024 2025 2026 9,025 1,017,701 2,228,714...

AI summary This document is an NSEB Approval Sheet for the POA Cell Capping 2025 project, outlining budget amounts, project estimates, and the type of filing as a Capital Project Authorization. Nova Scotia Power Incorporated submitted the request, and the Nova Scotia Energy Board approved it on August 20, 2025.