Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M12719

NSEB APPROVAL SHEET 83V L-5017 and L-5046 Rebuild Tap Project Title: CI Number: C0059483 Date: February 26, 2026 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization X 2024 2025 2026 280,192...

AI summary This document is an NSEB Approval Sheet for the 83V L-5017 and L-5046 Rebuild Tap Project, submitted by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated. It outlines the expenditure profile, including budget amounts, project estimates, and authorization details for the years 2024 to 2026, with a total budget of $1,207,318 and a project estimate of $1,558,116.

Execution Year: 2026 Description Unit Quantity Unit Estimate Total Estimate Cost Support Reference Completed Similar Projects (FP#'s) Regular Labour T&D Labour - Engineering PD 200 $ 62 12,414 T&D Labour - Project Management PD 397 $ 62 24...

AI summary The document provides a detailed cost estimate for a transmission and substation project in 2026, including labor, materials, contracts, consulting, and overhead costs, with a total estimated cost of $1,558,116.

NON - CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 1 (g) Why does the utility require design consulting costs totaling $137,096, when it would 2 have replaced or installed taps or switches of the same voltage level on other 3 transmission lines? 4 5 (i) P...

AI summary The document contains a request and response regarding the costs and planning of a transmission project by NS Power. The request questions the necessity of design consulting costs, the use of internal resources, cost breakdowns, GIS drawings, and contingency planning. The response outlines project timelines and explains the age of existing infrastructure.

(d) For L-5017 and L-5046, the breakdown of the Original Cost subject to retirement by asset is: Capital Activity Retirement Cost ($) 3500 - Wood Poles 133,721 3900 - O/H Conductor 73,962 4300 - Substation Devices 40,085 Total 247,768 (e)...

AI summary The text provides a breakdown of the Original Cost subject to retirement by asset for L-5017 and L-5046, listing specific capital activities and their associated retirement costs. It also notes that not all structures requiring replacement have been identified based on inspection conditions and directs readers to additional attachments for full details.

NON - CONFIDENTIAL (j) As outlined in the contingency statement of the application: Contingency for this project has been determined using a combination of internal subject matter expert (Professional Engineers) judgement, and the non-bind...

AI summary The application outlines a 15% contingency for a Class 3 project estimate, covering risks such as contractor availability, material cost uncertainties for grounding grids, excavation challenges, delays in long-lead materials, and unforeseen design issues like traffic control measures during construction.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Cost Element Labour Description Phase 1 – L5017/L5046 tap (hours) Phase 1 – L5017/L5046 tap ($ total cost) Phase 2 – 83V-504 switch (hours) Phase 2 – 83V-504 switch ($ total cost) Regular 1) Project design 1) 5 1) 2,250 1)...

AI summary The document presents a table outlining the costs associated with two phases of a project involving the rebuild of taps (L5017/L5046) and a switch (83V-504), including labour hours and total costs for various tasks. The table is part of a response to information requests by the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) under matter m12719.

PARTIALLY CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 Request IR-3: 2 Please provide all formal quotes received, including detailed task breakdowns, this includes any obtained through Master Service Agreements, that were used to estimate the costs. T...

AI summary The response to Request IR-3 provides details on how the Company estimated contract and consultant costs for the project, referencing internal labour costs from IR-2 and explaining that material costs are sourced from NS Power's warehouse inventory through competitive processes.

REDACTED C0059483 NSEB IR-3 Attachment 2 Page 4 of 12 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) included for any additional topographical survey, however, CBCL is able to provide this service should it be required. CBCL will leverage the...

AI summary CBCL outlines its approach to transmission line design, using PLS-CADD and AutoCAD Civil3D software, while adhering to NS Power standards. A Bill of Materials (BOM) will be generated, with non-standard materials clearly identified. CBCL emphasizes responsibility limitations based on analysis confidence.

REDACTED C0059483 NSEB IR-3 Attachment 3 Page 1 of 1 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) Transmission Workorder Summary Project Identification Description of Work L5017/L5046/83V tap switches Line @L5017 IFC work Stations 20V to 43...

AI summary The document provides a summary of a transmission workorder for Line L5017 IFC work, including project details, labor and materials costs, and estimated timelines. The work involves tap switches and is scheduled for completion in 2026, with a rate period covering Year 7 (Dec 2025 - Nov 2026).

February 26, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: Fourth Quarter 2025 Capital Items Dear Ms. Henwood: Enclosed for your review and approval are the foll...

AI summary A letter dated February 26, 2026, submits capital items for review and approval by the Nova Scotia Energy Board. The document requests formal approval of unspecified capital expenditures related to the Fourth Quarter 2025 reporting period.

2026 ACE Plan Capital Items for Subsequent Approval • CI C0059483 – 83V L-5017 and L-5046 Rebuild Tap - $1,558,116 2026 ACE amount $ 1,207,317 $231,433 spent at December 31, 2025 Non-Confidential

AI summary The document lists capital items under the 2026 ACE Plan, including project CI C0059483 (rebuilding taps at 83V L-5017 and L-5046) with a total budget of $1,558,116, $1,207,317 allocated for 2026, and $231,433 spent by December 31, 2025.

Capital Reports NS Power is working to compile is Q4 capital reports, and expects to file them in the coming weeks.

AI summary NS Power is preparing its Q4 capital reports and anticipates filing them in the near future. The reports are part of the regulatory process for transparency and compliance with capital expenditure requirements.

March 11, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: Fourth Quarter 2025 Capital Reports Dear Ms. Henwood: Capital Reports In this package are the 4th Quarter...

AI summary The Fourth Quarter 2025 Capital Reports detail capital expenditures, active projects, deferred/cancelled projects, and unapproved spending under the 2025 ACE Plan. Reports include compliance with the Board's 2009 ACE Plan Order and NS Power's 2016 ACE Plan commitments.

the 2016 ACE Plan stakeholder engagement process.) - Report 5 Q4 Requirement Only Unapproved Spending Report. This report includes all projects that have been removed from rate base per the conditions established and approved in the CEJC a...

AI summary The text discusses NS Power's 2016 ACE Plan stakeholder engagement and reporting requirements for unapproved capital spending, including adjustments to rate base per CEJC and Accounting Policy 1520. It references Board directives from 2012, 2017, and 2019, including a $1M approval threshold effective 2019, and cites M08013 – IR‐9 as a key reference.

ided in M08013 – IR‐9 has been broken out into separate Report 6, described below. This report has been amended to reflect the new Board approval threshold of $1,000,000, effective October 30, 2019.) - Report 6 Q4 Requirement Only Unapprov...

AI summary The document outlines five reports (6–10) related to capital expenditures exceeding $1 million, detailing unapproved projects, write-offs, retirements, and spending comparisons to the 2025 ACE Plan. Reports are formatted in PDF and Excel, with updates reflecting the Board’s $1 million approval threshold effective October 30, 2019, and compliance with prior directives (e.g., M09229).

4th Quarter Overview - as of December 31, 2025 Generation Distribution Transmission General Property Total NS Power 2025 ACE Plan Total $ 188,123,238 $ 182,568,887 $ 256,543,819 $ 65,139,528 $ 692,375,472 Total 2025 ACE Plan Spend (note 1)...

AI summary The 4th Quarter Overview as of December 31, 2025, provides a detailed breakdown of spending under the 2025 ACE Plan and other capital expenditures by NS Power across Generation, Distribution, Transmission, and General Property categories. It includes preliminary spending, spending on projects started prior to 2025, and spending on U&Us/P&As submitted to the Board.

Projects that have been in-service for 6 months, but have a project forecast within the allowed FIN tolerance, are not included on this list. Spend to December Project # Project In-service Date NSEB Approval 31, 2025 Comment C0033644 2021-...

AI summary The document lists projects that have been in-service for 6 months but are not included on the list due to their project forecasts being within the allowed FIN tolerance. It also provides details on two completed projects with final cost applications planned for 2026 and mentions unapproved spending by NS Power.

As of December 31, 2025 This report includes all projects that have been removed from rate base per the conditions as established and approved in the CEJC and Accounting Policy 1520 - Rate Base, and their associated 2025 Income Statement i...

AI summary This report outlines capital items with unapproved plant in service above the $1,000,000 threshold, as established by the Board. It includes amendments related to the 'Forgone Earning Potential' column and the approval threshold change effective October 30, 2019.

(2) Capital Spend above $1,000,000 ($250,000 prior to October 30, 2019) associated with a preliminary engineering project that has been inactive (i.e. no internal or external engineering or scoping work, exceeding $10,000, being carried ou...

AI summary The document outlines capital spend details for a hydro plant project, including unapproved depreciation and interest expenses, and potential impacts on the 2025 income statement. The project, titled 'WRC LEM Penstock Intake,' has a threshold of $1,000,000 and a balance of $206,698, with a potential 2025 impact of $5,891.

C0068655 LM6000 191-332 Hot Section Refurbishment Awaiting Approval 217,556 CWO filed on August 5, 2025.

AI summary This document entry details a request for approval of a Hot Section Refurbishment for an LM6000 191-332, with a cost of $217,556. The request is awaiting approval and was filed by CWO on August 5, 2025.

This report includes all capital projects greater than $1 million that are within the rate base thresholds as established and approved in the CEJC and Accounting Policy 1520 - Rate Base, that have not been approved by the Board at December...

AI summary This report lists capital projects over $1 million within approved rate base thresholds, excluding those approved by the Board by December 31, 2025. It differs from the Unapproved Spending report, which includes projects removed from the Rate Base. The report was included in compliance with a letter from the NSEB dated August 30, 2017 (M07568).

2025 Capital Write Offs in Excess of $1,000,000 This report includes capital write offs in excess of $1,000,000. A write-off occurs typically when a capital project is no longer feasible and will not proceed. The costs associated with thes...

AI summary This report details capital write-offs exceeding $1,000,000, which occur when projects are no longer feasible. These costs are written off to operating expenses. The report complies with NS Power's commitment from August 2016 and reflects a new Board approval threshold effective October 2019.

CI Number Project Title Value Description There were no write-offs in excess of $1,000,000 in 2025. Routine Capital Reconciliation to 2025 ACE - as of December 31, 2025 2025 ACE Plan Variance Amount (2025) 2025 Spend Actual/ACE Generation...

AI summary The document outlines the 2025 ACE Plan, detailing routine capital spending across various sectors including generation, transmission, distribution, and general plant. It highlights variances between planned and actual spending, with some areas exceeding the plan and others falling short.

2025 ACE Carryover Spending - as of December 31, 2025 Project 2025 ACE Plan 2025 ACE Plan Amount C0068308 TUC3 4kv600v Breaker Replace 2025 321,376 322,176 283,639 (37,737) C0067405 LIN4 UU FAC Refurbishment 2024 25,286 308,992 9,223 (16,0...

AI summary The document details the 2025 ACE Carryover Spending as of December 31, 2025, listing various projects with their planned amounts, actual spending, and variances. Most projects show significant negative variances, indicating spending below the planned amounts.

This report includes retirements in excess of $1,000,000, where NS Power has not sought or received explicit Board approval for the retirement of original cost. This report is included pursuant to the Board's directive relating to M09229 d...

AI summary This report details retirements exceeding $1,000,000 for which NS Power did not obtain explicit Board approval. It was submitted in response to the Board's directive related to matter M09229 from May 5, 2020.

Request IR-1: Page 1 of the application states: The tap structures and switches at this location were identified as requiring replacement as part of NS Power's inspection program. The replacement work included in this project consists of t...

AI summary Request IR-1 seeks details on NS Power's project to replace nine transmission structures and a switch, including timelines, aging infrastructure, replacement rationale, costs, voltage levels, design consulting justification, cost breakdowns, GIS maps, and contingency funding. Questions focus on infrastructure planning, capital expenditures, and project justification.

From: [Sofia Reiner](mailto:[email protected]) To: [Henwood, Crystal D](mailto:[email protected]) Cc: [Carley Freeman;](mailto:[email protected]) [Henwood, Crystal D](mailto:[email protected]); [Currie...

AI summary NS Power has submitted revised documents for the 2025 Q4 Capital Report via the Board's secure file transfer service, including a PDF and Excel file. The email is addressed to Nova Scotia Energy Board staff, indicating regulatory compliance and submission of capital expenditure-related materials.

èce jointe ou cliquez sur un lien Ms. Henwood: Please note that NS Power has uploaded the following documents in relation to the matter referenced above via the Board's secure file transfer service: - 2025 Q4 R8 Refile PDF - 2025 Q4 R8 Ref...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power has corrected its 2025 Q4 Capital Reports by including WAM Enhancement Routine actuals in the Computing Asset Management section (R8, column G). The adjustment affects cell G32 and related calculations. Contact: Lana Myatt.

April 23, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12719 – NS Power CI C0059483 – 83V L-5017 and L-5046 Rebuild Tap – IR Response Dear Ms. Henwood: Enclose...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted a response to an information request (IR) regarding capital expenditures for the rebuild of taps L-5017 and L-5046 under matter M12719. The IR was received on March 31, 2026, and the response was filed on April 23, 2026.

Request IR-2: - In response to IR 1(h), the utility provided a table breaking down the cost elements for Phase 1 - (L5017/L5046 tap) and Phase 2 (83V 504 switch). Please provide a breakdown of the internal - and external labour tasks, alon...

AI summary The utility provided a table detailing cost elements for two infrastructure phases (L5017/L5046 tap and 83V 504 switch) in response to IR 1(h). The current request seeks further breakdowns of internal/external labour tasks, allocated hours, and associated costs for both phases.

June 12, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12719 – CI C0059483 – 83V L-5017 and L-5046 Rebuild Tap – IR Responses (2nd Set) Dear Ms. Henwood: Enclos...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) submitted its second set of responses to information requests (IR) regarding a capital item (rebuild tap) referenced in matter M12719 on May 22, 2026. The letter was addressed to Crystal Henwood, Clerk of the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

M12719 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – CI C0059483 – 83V L-5017 and L-5046 Rebuild Tap - $1,558,116 The Board has reviewed the application of Nova Scotia Power (NS Power) dated February 26, 2026. NS Power requested Board approval of a capital e...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) requested approval for a $1.56 million capital expenditure to rebuild transmission line L-5046 structures, tap, and switch in the Wolfville area. The project is necessary due to aging infrastructure and aims to improve long-term reliability and prevent customer outages. The Board approved the request based on NS Power's responses to information requests and supporting documents.

NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: 83V L-5017 and L-5046 Rebuild Tap CI Number: C0059483 Date: February 26, 2026 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization X 2024 2025 2026 280,192...

AI summary This document is an NSEB approval sheet for the 83V L-5017 and L-5046 Rebuild Tap project. It outlines the expenditure profile, including budget amounts, project estimates, and authorization types for the years 2024 to 2026. Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted the request, and the Nova Scotia Energy Board approved it.