Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M12507

CI Number: C0043010 Date: October 6, 2025 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization Unforeseen and Unbudgeted (U&U) Planned & Advanced (P&A) 2022 525,751 62,468 Subsequent Approval...

AI summary The document presents an expenditure profile for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, detailing budget amounts, project estimates, and authorizations for various years. It includes a variance between the approved amount and the current submission, with Dave Pickles, Chief Operating Officer, signing on behalf of Nova Scotia Power.

Summary of Related CIs +/- 2 years: Pursuant to Section 11.2 of the CEJC, related CIs for Transmission/Distribution include "Work completed on the same asset class (Padmount transformers, Breakers, etc.) or in the same location (feeder, Tr...

AI summary The document summarizes related Capital Investments (CIs) for Transmission/Distribution, including a 2020 Wood Pole Retreatment Program and a 2024 program with an estimated cost of $TBD. The depreciation class is Transmission Plant - Poles and Fixtures, with an estimated asset life of 55 years. Justification criteria include pole retreatment.

Reason for Variance This project was underspent by $508,983 as compared to the approved budget in the 2022 ACE Plan of $1,300,037, resulting in a total spend of $791,054. The primary reason for the decrease was a reduction in scope, as few...

AI summary The project was underspent by $508,983 due to a reduction in scope, as fewer wood poles required retreatment than originally anticipated. NS Power acknowledges the delay in the FIN application and plans to improve timely submissions and reporting.

1 Request IR-1: 2 3 On page 1 of 3 in the application, NS Power noted the project scope was 10,200 transmission 4 poles being retreated in 2022 and 2023, with a June 2022 Start date/ In-Service date. 5 6 On page 2, NS Power explained that...

AI summary NS Power's Wood Pole Retreatment Program involved retreating 9,795 poles at an average cost of $80.76 per pole, which is lower than the original estimate of $127.45 per pole due to less significant retreatments and the exclusion of 462 poles that did not require retreatment. The contractor's inspection reports and data sheets are provided in attachments.

C0040310 2022-2023 Wood Pole Retreatment Program IR-1 Attachment 4 has been filed electronically. 1 Request IR-2: 2 3 The application indicated that the last pole was forecasted to be completed in December 2023, 4 and the Final Cost date w...

AI summary The 2022-2023 Wood Pole Retreatment Program was delayed by one year due to challenging access conditions, a recent cyber incident limiting access to project files, and delays in final invoicing and project closure activities. NS Power provided explanations for the delay and mentioned efforts to improve timely submissions to the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

December 17, 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: M12507 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. CI C0043010: 2022/23 Wood...

AI summary A regulatory proceeding document from December 17, 2025, addressed by Lana Myatt, Senior Regulatory Analyst at Nova Scotia Power Inc., regarding the 2022/23 Wood Pole Retreatment Program with a financial amount of $791,054.

The Board reviewed an application from NS Power requesting Board approval for the following non-confidential Final Cost (FIN) work order: Approved Amount Final Cost Variance CI C0043010: 2022/23 Wood Pole Retreatment Program $1,300,037 $79...

AI summary The Board reviewed NS Power's application for approval of the Final Cost (FIN) work order for the 2022/23 Wood Pole Retreatment Program. The project, part of a multi-year retreatment program, involved retreating 10,200 wood transmission poles treated with pentachlorophenol and creosote to extend their lifespan from 35 to 55 years. The project was completed in December 2024, with the Final Cost date set for October 2025.

ogram is ongoing and anticipated to be completed in October 2026. The Board accepts that this project was reasonable and justified. The Board approves the final cost of $791,054 for this work order. NS Power's Capital Expenditure Justifica...

AI summary The Board approved the final cost of a project at $791,054 but criticized NS Power for submitting the application three years after the project was in service, nearly a year after completion. The Board emphasized the need for timely submission and proper justification for delays.

NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: 2022/2023 Wood Pole Retreatment Program CI Number: C0043010 Date: October 6, 2025 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization Unforeseen and Unbudg...

AI summary The NSEB Approval Sheet outlines the 2022/2023 Wood Pole Retreatment Program, including budget amounts, project estimates, and authorization types for various years. The document shows planned and unforeseen expenditures and includes a final cost (FIN) entry for 2025.

October 6, 2025 Crystal Henwood Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: Capital Items Filed Outside the Quarter Package Dear Ms. Henwood: Enclosed for your review...

AI summary A document dated October 6, 2025, addressed to Crystal Henwood, Regulatory Affairs Officer/Clerk at the Nova Scotia Energy Board, includes capital items filed outside the quarter package for review and approval.

Unforeseen & Unbudgeted (U&U) Capital Items • CI C0080112 – HYD Big Falls Unit 6 Rotor Re-Insulation – $1,025,626$43,146 spent as at June 30, 2025 Partially Confidential

AI summary The document lists an unforeseen and unbudgeted capital item, CI C0080112, related to the HYD Big Falls Unit 6 Rotor Re-Insulation, with a total cost of $1,025,626 and $43,146 spent as of June 30, 2025. The item is partially confidential.

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 C0080112 – HYD Big Fal...

AI summary NS Power requests confidential treatment for certain portions of a capital work order related to the HYD Big Falls Unit 6 Rotor Re-Insulation project. The request is based on the need to protect commercial information, prevent competitive disadvantages, and maintain fair pricing for customers.

Request IR-2: - The application indicated that the last pole was forecasted to be completed in December 2023, - and the Final Cost date was estimated as June 2024. - The project was completed in December 2024, and the Final Cost date is Oc...

AI summary The document requests NS Power to explain the one-year delay in project completion, the impact of a recent cyber incident on the delay of the FIN application, and provide a detailed justification for the delay based on NS Power's Capital Expenditure Justification Criteria (CEJC).

Request IR-4: - This project was the fourth CI of a multi-year program that was to continue beyond 2023. What is - the status of the other phases of the program? Document: 325348 Date Filed: October 28/2025 NSEB Page 2

AI summary The text is part of a regulatory proceeding in Nova Scotia, asking about the status of other phases of a multi-year program following the fourth CI project, which was to continue beyond 2023.

November 18, 2025 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12507 – CI C0040310 2022-2023 Wood Pole Retreatment Program – IR Responses Dear Ms. Henwood: Enclosed...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted responses to information requests regarding the 2022-2023 Wood Pole Retreatment Program. The responses were requested on October 28, 2025, and addressed by Lana Myatt, Senior Regulatory Analyst, with a letter dated November 18, 2025.

The Board reviewed an application from NS Power requesting Board approval for the following non-confidential Final Cost (FIN) work order: Approved Amount Final Cost Variance CI C0043010: 2022/23 Wood Pole Retreatment Program $1,300,037 $79...

AI summary The Board reviewed NS Power's application for approval of a Final Cost (FIN) work order related to the 2022/23 Wood Pole Retreatment Program. The project, part of a multi-year initiative, involved retreating approximately 10,200 wood transmission poles treated with pentachlorophenol and creosote to extend their lifespan from 35 to 55 years.

ogram is ongoing and anticipated to be completed in October 2026. The Board accepts that this project was reasonable and justified. The Board approves the final cost of $791,054 for this work order. NS Power's Capital Expenditure Justifica...

AI summary The Board approves the final cost of a project at $791,054 but criticizes NS Power for submitting the application three years after the project was in service, nearly a year after completion. NS Power cited delays in final invoicing and project closure, but the Board found this justification insufficient and urged timely submissions.

NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: 2022/2023 Wood Pole Retreatment Program CI Number: C0043010 Date: October 6, 2025 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization Unforeseen and Unbudg...

AI summary The document outlines the 2022/2023 Wood Pole Retreatment Program, including budget amounts, project estimates, and authorization types for various years. It includes a final cost (FIN) and comments section.