Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M12418

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) CI 49036 HYD Avon 2 Controls Upgrades REDACTED August 5, 2025 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: HYD - Avon 2 Controls Upgrade CI Number: 49036 Date: A...

AI summary This document is an NSEB approval sheet for the HYD - Avon 2 Controls Upgrade project with CI number 49036, outlining expenditures from 2016 to 2026 and including budget amounts, project estimates, and authorization types. The project was originally included in the 2025 ACE Plan as a carryover.

Summary of Related CIs +/- 2 years Pursuant to Section 11.2 of the CEJC, related CIs for Hydro projects include "work completed on the same generating unit and dam structures, but not necessarily the same asset." - 2025 CI C0048990 HYD AVO...

AI summary The document provides a summary of related Capital Investments (CIs) for Hydro projects, including specific projects and their costs, along with the depreciation class and estimated life of the asset for the Avon River System.

Why do this project this way? NS Power is leveraging the proven approach used in previous controls upgrade projects at other hydro stations (CI 47163 Tusket Controls Upgrade and CI 47551 Sheet Harbour Controls Upgrade) to ensure consistenc...

AI summary NS Power is using a proven methodology from previous hydro station controls upgrade projects to ensure consistency, reliability, and efficiency. This approach incorporates lessons learned to address potential challenges proactively, enhancing schedule adherence and cost efficiency.

Contingency Statement Contingency for this project has been determined using a combination of internal subject matter expert (Professional Engineers) judgment and previous experience with hydro control projects CI 47551 and CI 47163, as we...

AI summary The contingency for the project is set at 20 percent, based on internal expertise and previous projects, to cover risks such as market volatility, unexpected refurbishments, and potential schedule deviations requiring overtime.

Capital Project Detailed Estimate Location: Hydro CI#: 49036-H766

AI summary The document provides a detailed estimate for a capital project located at Hydro CI# 49036-H766, indicating the need for precise financial planning and resource allocation.

Title: HYD Avon Controls Upgrades Description Unit Quantity Unit Estimate Total Estimate Cost Support Reference Completed Similar Projects (FP#'s) Regular Labour Hydro River Staff - Construction PD 219 437 $ $ 95,733 Engineering Staff PD 2...

AI summary The document outlines the cost estimates for upgrading HYD Avon Controls, including labour, materials, contracts, consulting, and administrative overhead. It provides a detailed breakdown of expenses such as labour costs, materials, installation contracts, and contingency, with a total estimated cost of $1,073,463.

This project is being filed as a AACE Class 3 estimate. The defined deliverables for this project indicate that 81% of Class 3 deliverables are completed. AACE recommends applying between 10% and 30% contingency to estimates in this class....

AI summary The project is filed as an AACE Class 3 estimate, with 81% of deliverables completed. A 20% contingency is applied to account for risks such as market volatility and potential refurbishment and overtime costs to ensure completion by Spring 2026.

11 Category Lesson Learned Addressing Proactively – How? 25 based on actual costs from CI C0024484. Upon recent completion of this RFP, actual costs 26 are now expected to be $130K, which will utilize approximately 20% of the budgeted 27 p...

AI summary The document discusses a project where actual costs are expected to be $130K, utilizing about 20% of the budgeted contingency. Major components are under fixed-price contracts, reducing market risk and ensuring that both supply and installation contractors have accounted for market conditions in their pricing.

Project Description The Avon 2 generating station is a single unit powerhouse that, on average, generates 9.4 GWh of hydroelectricity a year. The control system is out of date and at the end of its operational life. NS Power seeks approval...

AI summary NS Power seeks approval to upgrade the control system at the Avon 2 generating station to improve operational efficiency and real-time monitoring capabilities. The project involves installing new instrumentation, PLCs, and network infrastructure, with a revised budget of $1,073,463. It is part of the 2025 ACE Plan (M12012).

Findings Information Requests (IRs) were issued by Board Staff on September 25, 2025, to which NS Power submitted its responses on October 20, 2025. The responses to IRs explained that the project will include a new PLC that is in keeping...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board reviewed NS Power's application for a capital expenditure of $1,073,463 for Avon 2 Controls Upgrades. NS Power provided responses to information requests, explaining the project's scope, risk management, and justification. The Board found the project justified and approved the expenditure to enhance operational capabilities and reliability.

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) P va Scotia OWER Emera Company NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: HYD - Avon 2 Controls Upgrade CI Number: 49036 Date: August 5, 2025 Expenditure Profil le Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Proje...

AI summary The document outlines the expenditure profile for the HYD - Avon 2 Controls Upgrade project, including budget amounts, project estimates, and approvals over multiple years. The project was initially included in the 2025 ACE Plan as a carryover but should have been categorized as a project under $1,000,000. The Nova Scotia Energy Board approved the project on November 17, 2025.

August 5, 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: Second Quarter 2025 Capital Items Dear Ms. Henwood: Enclosed for yo...

AI summary A document dated August 5, 2025, from an individual to the Nova Scotia Energy Board, requesting the review and approval of capital items for the second quarter of 2025.

Final Cost (FIN) Capital Items • CI C0030984 – IT - Cisco UCS Lifecycle - $2,088,998 Original approval received on October 19, 2023 for $2,456,609 Decreased spend amount $367,611 Non-Confidential

AI summary The document outlines a capital item related to IT infrastructure, specifically the Cisco UCS Lifecycle, with an approved budget decrease from $2,456,609 to $2,088,998, resulting in a reduction of $367,611.

Unforeseen & Unbudgeted (U&U) Capital Items • CI C0067183 – TUC Wharf Access Bridge Replacement - $2,426,669 $183,535 spent as at March 31, 2025 Partially Confidential

AI summary The document outlines an unforeseen and unbudgeted capital item, specifically the replacement of the TUC Wharf Access Bridge, with a total cost of $2,426,669 and $183,535 spent as of March 31, 2025. The item is partially confidential.

Planned & Advanced (P&A) Capital Items • CI C0073491 – LM6000 191-443 Engine Refurbishment - $24,217,289 $3,489 spent as at March 31, 2025 Partially Confidential

AI summary This section lists a planned and advanced capital item, specifically the refurbishment of an LM6000 191-443 engine, with a total cost of $24,217,289 and $3,489 spent as of March 31, 2025. The item is partially confidential.

Capital Reports NS Power is working to compile its Q2 capital reports, and expects to file them later in the month.

AI summary NS Power is in the process of compiling its Q2 capital reports and expects to file them later in the month.

Project Description The Avon 2 generating station is a single unit powerhouse that, on average, generates 9.4 GWh of hydroelectricity a year. The control system is out of date and at the end of its operational life. NS Power seeks approval...

AI summary NS Power seeks approval to upgrade the control system at the Avon 2 generating station to improve operational efficiency. The project includes installing new instrumentation, PLCs, and network infrastructure, and is part of the 2025 ACE Plan with a revised budget of $1,073,463.

Findings Information Requests (IRs) were issued by Board Staff on September 25, 2025, to which NS Power submitted its responses on October 20, 2025. The responses to IRs explained that the project will include a new PLC that is in keeping...

AI summary NS Power submitted responses to information requests regarding the Avon 2 Controls Upgrades project, explaining that the project includes a new PLC and some instrumentation replacement. The Board approved the capital expenditure after determining the project is justified and needed to enhance operational capabilities and ensure reliability.

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) P va Scotia OWER Emera Company NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: HYD - Avon 2 Controls Upgrade CI Number: 49036 Date: August 5, 2025 Expenditure Profil le Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Proje...

AI summary The document outlines the expenditure profile and approval process for the HYD - Avon 2 Controls Upgrade project, with a total budget of $496,293 and a project estimate of $1,073,463. It was originally included in the 2025 ACE Plan and was approved by the Nova Scotia Energy Board on August 5, 2025.