N-1Application
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NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: POA Boiler Refractory Refurbishment 2025 CI Number: C0067908 Date: July 7, 2025 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization X Unforeseen and Unbudg...
AI summary This document is an NSEB Approval Sheet for the POA Boiler Refractory Refurbishment 2025 project, outlining budget amounts, project estimates, and authorization details for capital expenditures in 2025 and 2026. The filing includes a capital project authorization and comments section.
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)." - 2022 C004084...
AI summary The summary outlines related Capital Improvement (CI) projects for Steam Production Plant – Point Aconi, including boiler refractory replacements from 2022 to 2027, with associated costs and a depreciation class for the asset.
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, covering risks like market volatility and unexpected scope during refurbishment.
Note 2: Small differences in totals are attributable to rounding. Description Unit Quantity Unit Estimate Total Estimate Cost Support Reference Completed Similar Projects (FP#'s) Regular Labour C0040846, C0052274, C0060244 Power Plant Tech...
AI summary The document presents a detailed breakdown of costs associated with various labor, materials, contracts, and administrative overhead for a project, including estimates, quantities, and cost support references. It includes subtotals, contingency, interest capitalization, and administrative overhead, with a total cost of $1,378,466.
Document No: XXX-XX-XXXX-XXXX Project Cost Estimate Input Checklist and Maturity Matrix Process Industries Required fields: Estimate Classification Project Name: POA Boiler Refractory Replacement 2025 Maturity Level of Project Definition D...
AI summary The document presents a checklist and maturity matrix for project cost estimate inputs related to the POA Boiler Refractory Replacement 2025 project. It outlines the required fields, estimate classifications, and maturity levels for various project aspects such as scope, capacity, location, requirements, technology selection, and strategy.
Our estimate budget price to perform the work described above, is detailed as follows: Mob/Demob/Supervision for the project $212,799.02 (3) Loop Seal Return Legs $443,054.14 North Cyclone $214,126.93 Combustion Chamber $26,136.65 Scroll F...
AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of the estimated budget price for a project, including line items such as Mob/Demob/Supervision, Loop Seal Return Legs, North Cyclone, and others, with a total estimate budget price of $998,552.57 and estimated tariffs of $24,554.13.
N-2NSPI (NSEB) RIR 1 to 6
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NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Reference to page 1 of 5, NS Power notes "work completed on the same asset" in the list 4 below: 5 6 • 2022 C0040846 POA Boiler Refractory Replacement 2022 - $940,602 7 • 2023 C0052274 POA Boiler Refrac...
AI summary The document contains a request (IR-1) asking NS Power to clarify and provide detailed information regarding several capital investments related to boiler refractory replacement projects over a six-year period. The request includes inquiries about the scope of work, cost breakdowns, project prioritization, and overall strategy for managing these projects.
Response IR-2: (a) Confirmed. Work has been undertaken in several of the listed areas as part of annual maintenance outages in prior years. The scope and extent of this work varies by year and is based on inspection findings and assessed c...
AI summary The response confirms that maintenance work has been conducted in prior years, including partial refurbishments and replacements of refractory components. The project budget is based on historical data adjusted for inflation, with cost variances due to updated material pricing. Visual inspections by industry professionals determine the scope of replacement during the current outage.
APPENDIX B: Strategy Committee Scorecard Criteria Strategy Committee Function 1 – Not Functional 2 – Developing 3 – Implemented 4 – Advanced 6 (a) If so, please explain why the projects have been planned separately. 7 (b) If not, please ex...
AI summary The document discusses the separation of boiler refractory projects from other boiler refurbishment projects, explaining that this approach allows for clear scope delineation, independent cost tracking, and focused execution planning. NS Power has used this method consistently in the past for better historical cost tracking and clarity for the Board and intervenors.
separate item from the TRE5 Boiler Refurbishment 2025 project), a separate capital project is initiated to allow for improved historical tracking of boiler investments. Boiler refractory projects are separated from other boiler refurbishme...
AI summary The text discusses the separation of boiler refractory projects from other boiler refurbishment projects due to differences in scope and work requirements. Refractory work involves non-metallic lining materials and distinct processes compared to metallic tube components. Separate capital projects are initiated for different boiler components to improve historical tracking of investments.
ch was filed with the NSEB as a separate item from the TRE5 Boiler Refurbishment 2025 project), a separate capital project is initiated to allow for improved historical tracking of boiler investments. Refractory is installed in key areas o...
AI summary The document discusses the separate capital project for refractory installation at the Point Aconi CFB boiler, emphasizing the need for distinct tracking of refractory costs and service life to ensure clarity and transparency in regulatory reporting.
98425Letter NSPI re: Capital Items Filed Outside the Quarter Package
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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 letter dated July 7, 2025, submitted by Crystal Henwood of the Nova Scotia Energy Board, requests approval for capital items filed outside the standard quarter package. The enclosures containing these capital items are not detailed in the provided text.
2025 ACE Plan Capital Items for Subsequent Approval - CI C0061003 POA LP HP IP Turbine Refurbishment $4,861,261 2025 ACE amount $4,155,131 $9,776 spent as at March 31, 2025 Partially Confidential - CI C0061005 POA Cell Capping 2025 $2,530,...
AI summary The 2025 ACE Plan lists capital items requiring approval, including turbine refurbishment ($4.86M), cell capping ($2.53M), and boiler refurbishments ($1.22M–$1.38M). As of March 31, 2025, spending ranged from $0 to $9,776, with varying confidentiality statuses.
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 Final Cost (FIN) Capital Items section outlines the Ragged Lake Generator Replacement project, originally approved for $2,229,267 in 2020, with a reduced expenditure of $547,553, resulting in a current 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 portions of Capital Work Orders to protect customer interests and prevent competitive advantages. The request argues that transparency could lead to higher costs and reduced competition, negatively impacting customers. The Board's Rule 12 is cited to support the confidentiality request.
98780NSEB (NSPI) IR 1 to 6
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NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED for Approval of CI C0067908 – POA Boiler Refractory Refurbishment 2025 – $1,378,466
AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. has applied for approval of a $1.38 million project to refurbish boiler refractory systems in 2025 under the Public Utilities Act. The proceeding involves regulatory review of the proposed capital expenditure.
Request IR-1: - Reference to page 1 of 5, NS Power notes "work completed on the same asset" in the list below: - 2022 C0040846 POA Boiler Refractory Replacement 2022 $940,602 - 2023 C0052274 POA Boiler Refractory Replacement 2023 $874,151...
AI summary NS Power is requested to clarify whether listed Capital Investments (CIs) for boiler refractory replacements are separate from the current application, provide cost breakdowns, and explain project prioritization and segmentation strategies over a six-year period.
Request IR-2: - Reference to page 1 of 5, NS Power notes that "This work is crucial to maintaining safe and efficient boiler operation and minimizing the risk of unplanned outages. Refractory materials are - installed in the following key...
AI summary NS Power requests confirmation of work on refractory materials in boiler components, details of completed work, budget estimation methodology if no work was done, and supporting studies. The request emphasizes maintaining safe operations and preventing outages.
Request IR-4: - Does NS Power intend to carry out both Project CI C0067908 (refractory replacement) (M12373) - and C0067906 (boiler refurbishment) (M12372) concurrently? - a) If so, please explain why the projects have been planned separat...
AI summary Request IR-4 queries NS Power about plans to concurrently execute two capital improvement projects (refractory replacement and boiler refurbishment), seeking explanations for their separate planning and separation of boiler refractory projects from other refurbishments.
99231Board Decision Letter
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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: M12373 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – CI C0067908 – POA Boiler...
AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) submitted an application for regulatory approval of a $1,378,466 Point Aconi (POA) Boiler Refractory Refurbishment 2025 work order. The Board has reviewed the request, which pertains to capital expenditures for infrastructure maintenance.
CI # C0067908 POA Boiler Refractory Refurbishment 2025 $1,378,466 This capital item was included in NS Power's 2025 ACE Plan with a budget of $1,089,478, listed among the projects pending subsequent approval. In its submission, NS Power in...
AI summary NS Power requested $1.378 million for refractory refurbishment in its 2025 ACE Plan, citing increased material costs. The Board approved the request, acknowledging the project's necessity for boiler reliability and justifying the cost increase due to tariffs and market conditions. NS Power emphasized functional differences requiring specialized maintenance and deferred full replacements due to plant retirement plans.
NSEB APPROVAL SHEET POA Boiler Refractory Refurbishment 2025 Project Title: CI Number: C0067908 Date: July 7, 2025 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization X 2025 2026 939,478 150...
AI summary The NSEB Approval Sheet authorizes capital expenditures for the POA Boiler Refractory Refurbishment 2025 project, with a total budget of $1,089,478 (2025-2026) and a project estimate of $1,378,466. The filing type includes Unforeseen and Unbudgeted (U&U) and Planned & Advanced (P&A) categories, with approval by Nova Scotia Energy Board and Nova Scotia Power Inc.