Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M12372

NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: POA Boiler Refurbishment 2025 CI Number: C0067906 Date: July 7, 2025 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization X Unforeseen and Unbudgeted (U&U)...

AI summary The NSEB Approval Sheet outlines the POA Boiler Refurbishment 2025 project, including budget amounts, project estimates, and authorization details. The project involves capital expenditures with approvals for 2025 and 2026, and includes comments and signatories.

July 4, 2025 CI Number: C0067906 Title: POA Boiler Refurbishment 2025 Start Date: 2025/05 In-Service Date: 2025/11 Final Cost Date: 2026/05 Function: Steam Forecast Amount: $1,218,254

AI summary The document outlines a project for the refurbishment of a boiler at POA, with a start date of May 2025, an in-service date of November 2025, and a final cost date of May 2026. The forecasted cost is $1,218,254, and the function of the boiler is steam generation.

DESCRIPTION: This project is for the refurbishment of the Point Aconi Boiler. The scope of work includes the refurbishment and replacement of boiler and air heater components critical to environmental compliance and the safe, reliable, and...

AI summary The project involves refurbishing the Point Aconi Boiler to ensure environmental compliance and operational efficiency, with final scope determined via annual data analysis. The Board mandated NS Power to notify DDA proceeding participants when filing capital work orders, which NS Power did on July 4, 2025, following Decision M11220.

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)." - 2023 C005229...

AI summary The document lists capital improvement projects (CIs) for Steam Production Plant – Point Aconi under Section 11.2 of the CEJC, including boiler refurbishments, replacements, and upgrades from 2023 to 2027, with associated costs and depreciation classifications.

Retirement Information: • Categorization of Retirement: Accounting Policy 6420 - Retirement and Disposal of Capital Assets • Percentage of Asset Pool: 0.14% Estimated Life of the Asset: 8 Years JUSTIFICATION: Justification Criteria: Therma...

AI summary The text outlines retirement information for an asset with a 0.14% pool, an 8-year estimated lifespan, and justification based on thermal criteria under equipment replacement/refurbishment sub-criteria.

Why do this project? NS Power conducts condition and risk assessment and analysis based on the annual boiler inspection reports, boiler tube failure reports, root cause analyses, and boiler header reports. As a result of the most recent as...

AI summary NS Power requires replacement of boiler tubes, omega shielding, and superheater tubes to prevent unplanned outages, enhance safety, reduce financial risks from emergency repairs, and maintain asset integrity. Proactive replacement is essential to avoid higher costs, safety hazards, and long-term damage to the boiler system.

Execution Year: 2025 Description Unit Quantity Unit Estimate Total Estimate Cost Support Reference Completed Similar Projects (FP#'s) Regular Labour Electrician PD 10 $ 403 $ 4,033 C0052294, C0060250 Engineering PD 10 $ 457 $ 4,569 C005229...

AI summary The document outlines a detailed cost estimate for labor, materials, and contracts related to a project in 2025, with specific line items and references to similar projects. It includes labor classifications, quantities, unit estimates, and total estimates, along with references to cost support and completed projects.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Reference to Page 1 of 6, NS Power notes: "Pursuant to Section 11.2 of the CEJC, related 4 CIs for Steam projects include "work completed on the same asset (turbine, boiler, etc.) and 5 on the same unit...

AI summary The document references a list of projects related to boiler refurbishments and replacements for various years, with associated costs. A request is made to clarify the rationale for separating boiler-related work into multiple projects within the same execution year.

CI # C0067906 POA Boiler Refurbishment 2025 $1,218,254 This capital item was included in NS Power's 2025 ACE Plan with a budget of $1,213,152, listed among the projects pending subsequent approval. In its submission, NS Power indicated tha...

AI summary NS Power proposed a $1,218,254 capital item for boiler refurbishment as part of its 2025 ACE Plan. The project aims to ensure compliance with engineering standards, prevent equipment failures, and maintain safety and operational reliability. The Board accepted the project and approved the requested funding.

NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: POA Boiler Refurbishment 2025 CI Number: C0067906 Date: July 7, 2025 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization X 2025 2026 973,152 240,000 1,218,...

AI summary The document outlines a capital project authorization for the POA Boiler Refurbishment 2025, including budget amounts, project estimates, and the type of filing as Unforeseen and Unbudgeted (U&U) and Planned & Advanced (P&A). The total budget and project estimate are provided for the years 2025 and 2026.

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, is submitted for review and approval by the Nova Scotia Energy Board, containing capital items filed outside the quarter package. The document is addressed to Crystal Henwood, Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk of the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

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 related to a Capital Work Order for turbine refurbishment, arguing that disclosing supplier pricing and arrangements could harm competition and increase costs for customers. The request is made under Rule 12 of the Board Regulatory Rules.

Request IR-1: - Reference to Page 1 of 6, NS Power notes: "Pursuant to Section 11.2 of the CEJC, related CIs - for Steam projects include "work completed on the same asset (turbine, boiler, etc.) and on the - same unit (Lingan Unit #3, for...

AI summary The document requests clarification from NS Power on the rationale for separating boiler-related work into multiple projects within the same year, whether certain capital items (CIs) are for separate work not included in the current application, and why refractory projects are not included in the list. It also requests detailed project scopes and outcomes for past and future projects.

Request IR-2: - Reference to page 1 of 6, NS Power notes "The scope of work includes the refurbishment and replacement of boiler and air heater components critical to environmental compliance and the - safe, reliable, and efficient operati...

AI summary NS Power is requested to provide details on a project involving the refurbishment and replacement of boiler and air heater components critical to environmental compliance and system operation. The request includes analysis reports, remedial work details, project scope, and budget estimation methodology.

August 22, 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: M12372 – CI C0067906 – POA Boiler Refurbishment 2025 – IR Response...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted responses to information requests regarding the POA Boiler Refurbishment 2025 project, which is part of the M12372 proceeding. The responses were requested on July 31, 2025, and addressed by Lana Myatt, Senior Regulatory Analyst.

September 4, 2025 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Lana Myatt Senior Regulatory Analyst Nova Scotia Power Inc. P.O. Box 910 Halifax, NS B3J 2W5 Dear Ms. Myatt: M12372 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – CI C0067906 – POA Boiler...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) has submitted an application to the Board for approval of a non-confidential Point Aconi (POA) Boiler Refurbishment 2025 work order with a cost of $1,218,254.

CI # C0067906 POA Boiler Refurbishment 2025 $1,218,254 This capital item was included in NS Power's 2025 ACE Plan with a budget of $1,213,152, listed among the projects pending subsequent approval. In its submission, NS Power indicated tha...

AI summary NS Power submitted a capital item for boiler refurbishment in the 2025 ACE Plan with an increased budget of $1,218,254. The project is necessary for compliance with engineering standards and to prevent equipment failures. The Board accepted the project and approved the requested funding.

NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: POA Boiler Refurbishment 2025 CI Number: C0067906 Date: July 7, 2025 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization X 2025 2026 973,152 240,000 1,218,...

AI summary The document outlines a capital project authorization for the POA Boiler Refurbishment 2025, with budget amounts and project estimates for 2025 and 2026. It includes details on the type of filing and authorization to overspend.