Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M12696

2.0 BACKGROUND In 2010, Emera and Nalcor (now Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro) announced the Term Sheet for development of the Lower Churchill Project Phase 1 and the Maritime Link. In 2013 NS Power applied to the Board for approval of const...

AI summary The Maritime Link project, developed by NSPML, was completed on time and on budget, with the NSEB approving its capital costs as prudent. The Board highlighted the project's significance as a renewable energy source and NSPML's effective project management despite challenges with the NS Block.

The "under construction" category includes projects that have completed the permitting process and secured financing but have not yet broken ground. See regional boundaries in Figure 13 and Figure 14. When the total R&U expenditure figures...

AI summary Global hydropower and PSH investment data highlights the U.S. and Canada's leading role, with significant expenditures in permitting and development phases. Expenditures per installed kilowatt are higher for hydropower than PSH, and regions like the U.S., Canada, South Asia, Europe, and Russia show similar capital spending. Refurbishment projects are predominantly publicly owned, with notable examples like Mactaquac and Rogun.

5.1 Capital Costs

AI summary The section titled '5.1 Capital Costs' introduces a discussion on capital expenditures relevant to the regulatory proceeding, though no detailed content or arguments are provided in the excerpt.

electrical energy storage. Figure 33. Power-specific capital cost of PSH and other electrical energy storage technologies (2018 and 2025) Source: Mongird et al. (2019) Note: Ranges based on literature review and interviews with vendors. Th...

AI summary The document compares the power-specific and energy-specific capital costs of Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSH) with other electrical energy storage technologies for 2018 and 2025, citing data from Mongird et al. (2019). The analysis uses literature reviews and vendor interviews to estimate costs, emphasizing systems with performance parameters near baseline values.

8. External Reviewer Recommendations Regarding Future Reports As in previous editions of the Hydropower Market Report, this document has benefitted from significant review and input from a diverse set of external reviewers. Not only have r...

AI summary External reviewers recommended future analyses on hydropower R&D trends, unit outage causes, operational pattern changes, hydrologic metrics, and capital expenditure drivers. These topics aim to enhance understanding of innovation, reliability, market adaptations, and investment priorities in hydropower and pumped storage.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 experience material cost overruns and schedule delays, often exceeding initial budget estimates by significant margins and extending timelines by multiple years. 1 2 Date Filed: April 21, 2026 NSPML (BW) IR-19 Page 2 of...

AI summary The document highlights significant cost overruns and schedule delays in projects, citing a 2021 study on hydropower cost overruns. NSPML (BW) IR-19 references these issues, emphasizing discrepancies between initial budgets and actual project costs.

2.1 Capital Projects - Muskrat Falls – Repair Unit 2 Turbine - As recommended by the original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") and reported by The Liberty - Consulting Group in its June 2023 monitoring report, vibration issues observed on Un...

AI summary The document discusses the repair of Unit 2 Turbine at Muskrat Falls, requiring dismantling due to vibration issues as recommended by the OEM and reported by The Liberty Consulting Group. Repairs were completed under warranty by September 2025, resolving the issue with the unit now operating normally.

- 2 A 2024–2025 capital project was executed based on the recommendations within the Investigation - 3 Reports to mitigate future events. A summary of the scope items included within this capital project, - 4 and their status, is detailed...

AI summary A 2024–2025 capital project was executed based on recommendations from an investigation report aimed at mitigating future events. The summary outlines the scope items and their current status.

3.1 Option 1: Wood Pole Line Installation Two methods were utilized to develop a per km cost estimate for reinstatement of the electrode lines onto new wood pole line. The first method was to review a previous estimate for emergency work s...

AI summary The document outlines two methods for estimating per km costs to reinstate electrode lines onto new wood pole lines. The first method involves reviewing a prior emergency work estimate from Locke's Electrical (April 2024), with findings summarized in Section 3.1.1.

Table 2: Midspan Structure Material Costs Material Cost Description Unit Unit Price Units Per Tower Price per Tower A1+6 Tower EA $ 8,776 1 $ 8,776 A1 Foundation EA $ 4,000 1 $ 4,000 A1 Guy Anchors EA $ 1,760 4 $ 7,040 A1 Guy Assembly EA $...

AI summary The text provides detailed cost breakdowns for the installation of midspan structures, including material and installation costs for various components. The total estimated cost to install a single A1 tower in Southern Labrador, factoring in an inflation factor of 2, is approximately $328,662 per tower.

4.1 Option 1: Wood Pole Line Installation The two methods utilized to develop cost estimates for Option 1: Wood Pole Line Installation result in total costs of $262,663.58/km and $313,379.68/km (+ mob and demob) respectively. These two val...

AI summary Option 1: Wood Pole Line Installation has two cost estimates ($262,663.58/km and $313,379.68/km) influenced by inflation factors, emergency markup, and assumptions about pole density. Uncertainty in emergency quotes and potential outage impacts during construction are noted as key considerations.

4.2 Option 2: Midspan Structures Installation The cost of installing new midspan structures is approximately $328,662.00 per tower + $315,000.00 + $700,000.00 . Assumptions were made in the development of this estimate which can be reviewe...

AI summary The cost of installing midspan structures is approximately $1.3 million per tower, factoring in inflation and structure type assumptions. Construction may require outages on the Labrador-Island Link (LIL), potentially adding $500,000/day in costs, necessitating further investigation into feasibility and financial impacts.

- 2 A 2024–2025 capital project was executed based on the recommendations within the Investigation - 3 Reports to mitigate future events. A summary of the scope items included within this capital project, - 4 and their status, is detailed...

AI summary A 2024–2025 capital project was executed based on recommendations from an investigation report aimed at mitigating future events. The summary outlines the scope items included in the project and their current status.

5.0 LIL Strengthening Capital Project (2026–2028) - 5.1 Evaluation of Alternatives - For the LIL Strengthening Capital Project proposal, four alternatives were evaluated to address issues - with the OPGW peak, the electrode crossarm and th...

AI summary The LIL Strengthening Capital Project (2026–2028) evaluates four alternatives to address OPGW peak, electrode crossarm, and conductor issues: mid-span structures, wood pole relocation, electrode assembly redesign, and reinforcement. Appendices B–F provide technical reports and cost estimates for implementation.

5.4 Project Budget - The estimated cost for this project is $21,800,000, with $8,700,000 in 2026, $6,700,000 in 2027 and - $6,300,000 in 2028.

AI summary The project budget totals $21.8 million, allocated as $8.7 million in 2026, $6.7 million in 2027, and $6.3 million in 2028. This breakdown outlines the financial planning for the initiative over three fiscal years.

Appendix E Wood Pole and Mid-Span Cost Estimates Summary

AI summary Appendix E presents a summary of wood pole and mid-span cost estimates, though no detailed textual data is provided. The content is limited to image references and a heading, with no substantive analysis or figures included.

Wood Pole and Mid‐Span Cost Estimates Summary

AI summary This document provides a summary of cost estimates for wood pole and mid-span components, though no detailed analysis or specific figures are included in the provided text. The focus appears to be on infrastructure-related expenditures within the Nova Scotia utility sector.

Purpose The purpose of this report is to summarize costs for two options to reduce electrode conductor failures. Option 1 is to remove the existing electrode lines from the transmission towers and place them on nearby wood pole lines. Opti...

AI summary The report outlines two infrastructure options to mitigate electrode conductor failures: relocating lines to wood pole lines (Option 1) or installing midspan structures to reduce spans (Option 2). It references Sections 3.1 and 3.2 for detailed analysis of each approach.

3.1 Option 1: Wood Pole Line Installation Two methods were utilized to develop a per km cost estimate for reinstatement of the electrode lines onto new wood pole line. The first method was to review a previous estimate for emergency work s...

AI summary The analysis evaluates two methods for estimating per km costs of reinstating electrode lines on new wood pole lines. The first method involves reviewing a prior April 2024 emergency work estimate from Locke's Electrical, with findings detailed in Section 3.1.1.

3.1.2 Method 2: Previous Construction Data The second method used to develop a per km cost estimate for reinstatement of the electrode lines onto new wood pole line was to review construction costs from when Locke's electrical completed in...

AI summary Method 2 for estimating per km costs for reinstating electrode lines on new wood pole lines involved reviewing construction data from Locke's electrical installation of a wood pole electrode line in Southern Labrador as part of the LIL project.

Table 2: Midspan Structure Material Costs Material Cost Description Unit Unit Price Units Per Tower Price per Tower A1+6 Tower EA $ 8,776 1 $ 8,776 A1 Foundation EA $ 4,000 1 $ 4,000 A1 Guy Anchors EA $ 1,760 4 $ 7,040 A1 Guy Assembly EA $...

AI summary The document presents tables detailing material and installation costs for midspan structures in Southern Labrador. The material costs total $28,298 per tower, and installation costs amount to $272,066 per tower after applying an estimated inflation factor of 2, resulting in a total cost of $328,662 per tower.

4.1 Option 1: Wood Pole Line Installation The two methods utilized to develop cost estimates for Option 1: Wood Pole Line Installation result in total costs of $262,663.58/km and $313,379.68/km (+ mob and demob) respectively. These two val...

AI summary Option 1: Wood Pole Line Installation has two cost estimates ($262,663.58/km and $313,379.68/km) due to factors like inflation assumptions (general 2x, wood 1.3x), an emergency work markup (1.5x), and pole density estimates. Emergency work uncertainty and potential outage impacts from construction are noted as additional considerations.

Conclusion In conclusion the preliminary data suggests that out of these two options the most cost effective approach would be to install a dedicated wood pole electrode line near the existing transmission line in identified high risk zone...

AI summary The conclusion recommends installing a dedicated wood pole electrode line near existing transmission lines in high-risk zones as the most cost-effective solution, with costs estimated at $313,379.68/km + $560,000. Further analysis of assumptions, PLS-CADD models, and constructability factors is advised.

5.19 Modification. 5.19.1 General. Either Party may undertake modifications to its facilities. If a Party plans to undertake a modification that reasonably may be expected to affect the other Party's facilities, that Party shall provide to...

AI summary Section 5.19 outlines procedures for facility modifications under a JOA, requiring advance notice, confidentiality, and cost allocation rules. Modifications must comply with LGIA and Good Utility Practice. Interconnection Customer is not liable for Transmission Provider's modification costs but must cover their own necessary upgrades.

3.1.5 Economic Aspects of the Thermal Design When designing a power cable it is attempting to reduce the conductor size as much as possible in order to reduce the tender price. This design method results in the smallest conductor meeting t...

AI summary The text discusses balancing initial capital expenditures (Capex) against long-term operational costs (Opex) in power cable design. Smaller conductor sizes reduce upfront costs but increase losses over time, requiring a present value analysis of future losses. A formula for calculating annual losses (QL) is provided, with assumptions based on copper pricing.

continued? Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, "Reliability and Resource Adequacy Review – Reliability and Resource Adequacy Study – 2022 Update," October 3, 2022, Volume III, page 27 line 23 to page 28 line 3. Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro...

AI summary The text references Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro's reliability studies, NSPML's capital expenditure application for Bay d'Espoir Unit 8 and Avalon Combustion Turbine, and debates over maintaining the Holdback mechanism for the Maritime Link project. Concerns are raised about the project's long-term value and compliance with regulatory thresholds.

rid Nova Scotia Project on behalf of the Nova Scotia Consumer Advocate. Cost classification, decommissioning costs, justification for software vendor selection, and suggested changes to project scope. Nova Scotia UARB Matter No. M09499, di...

AI summary Paul Chernick testified in multiple Nova Scotia and California regulatory matters, focusing on cost classification, decommissioning hydroelectric systems, software vendor selection, and project scope changes. Testimonies addressed capital expenditures, dam safety remediation, load forecasting impacts, and EV charging program compliance with state goals.

le switching” 3. July – October 2024 4. January 2025 5. April 2025 6. September 2025 6. Please provide the WACC calculations in a workbook, with formulas intact. Request IR-4: On p. 6 of Exhibit N-1, NSPML requests that in addition to dist...

AI summary The document requests clarification on NSPML's request for an additional $1.1 million in 'updated WACC consideration' and seeks justification for the delay in applying for a review of the holdback mechanism. It also asks for NSPML’s view on whether this accumulation affects intergenerational equity concerns.