Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M12799

NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: 539N-201 Big Island Subsea Cable Replacement CI Number: C0080101 Date: April 9, 2026 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization Unforeseen and Unb...

AI summary The NSEB Approval Sheet outlines the expenditure profile and authorization for the 539N-201 Big Island Subsea Cable Replacement project, including budget amounts, project estimates, and approval statuses for the years 2025 through 2027.

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

AI summary The document outlines related Capital Investments (CIs) for Distribution projects under Section 11.2 of the CEJC, specifying asset classes like Padmount transformers and Breakers. No projects are listed for 2024–2028. Depreciation classes include Distribution Plant – Underground Conductors and Devices, with an estimated asset life of 40 years.

Retirement Information: • Categorization of Retirement: Accounting Policy 6420 - Retirement and Disposal of Capital Assets • Percentage of Asset Pool: 0.11%

AI summary The document references Accounting Policy 6420, which categorizes the retirement and disposal of capital assets, and notes that 0.11% of the asset pool is involved in this process.

Title: 539N-201 Big Island Subsea Cable Replacement Description Unit Quantity Un it Estimate To tal Estimate Cost Support Reference Completed Simi Projects (FP#'s Vehicle Ov erhead/ Vehicle Labour AO Ь. 0 1 7 1 1 $ 46,340 Sub-Total $ 46,34...

AI summary The document outlines cost estimates for the Big Island Subsea Cable Replacement project, including labor, overhead, and capitalized interest costs, with a total estimated cost of $4,388,679 and an original cost of $843,222.

CI C0080101 – 539N-210 Big Island Subsea Cable Replacement (NSEB M12799) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-4: 29 studies identify external threats capable of seabed penetration exceeding this depth, the 30 burial dep...

AI summary The document outlines NSPI's responses to NSEB information requests regarding the Big Island Subsea Cable Replacement project. It includes cost estimates for cable protection, a confirmation that the project will be procured through a competitive bidding process, and details about the scope of the project.

1 Request IR-17: 2 3 (a) Please provide a comprehensive cost estimate for the trenched underground land 4 cable option and a copy of NS Power's Economic Analysis Model (EAM) comparing 5 it with the subsea cable option. Any costs incurred t...

AI summary Request IR-17 asks for a cost estimate and economic analysis model comparing trenched underground land cable and subsea cable options. The response indicates that no economic analysis model was prepared as there are no differences in costs beyond capital investment, and the trenched cable option is more expensive by $665,605.

539N-201 Big Island Subsea Cable Replacement - Trenched Underground Land Cable Option Title: Description Unit Quantity Unit Estimate Total Estimate Cost Support Reference Completed Similar Projects (FP#'s) Regular Labour Engineering LOT 1...

AI summary This document provides a detailed cost estimate for the replacement of the Big Island Subsea Cable with a trenched underground land cable option. It includes breakdowns for labor, materials, contracts, consulting, and overhead costs, with a total estimated cost of $5,054,284.

M12799 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – CI C0080101 – 539N-201 Big Island Subsea Cable Replacement – $4,388,679 On April 9, 2026, Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) filed a request with the Nova Scotia Energy Board (Board) for approval of a 2026...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) requested approval for the replacement of the Big Island Subsea Cable, with an increased project cost of $4,388,679 due to additional engineering requirements. The existing cable, installed in 1977, has exceeded its service life and poses a risk of extended outages. The Nova Scotia Energy Board issued information requests, to which NS Power responded, explaining the project's necessity and details.

NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: 539N-201 Big Island Subsea Cable Replacement CI Number: C0080101 Date: April 9, 2026 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization 2025 2026 2027 1,1...

AI summary The NSEB Approval Sheet outlines the expenditure profile for the 539N-201 Big Island Subsea Cable Replacement project, including budget amounts, project estimates, and types of filings for the years 2025 to 2027, with a total estimated cost of $4,388,679.

April 9, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board 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 and approval ar...

AI summary Lana Myatt submits two capital items for approval under the 2026 ACE Plan: subsea cable replacement (CI C0080101) and upgrades (CI C0080108), totaling $7,844,152, with no expenditures as of December 31, 2025.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED (NS Power) for Subsequent Approval of an ACE Plan Capital Item CI C0080101 – 539N-210 Big Island...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power) for subsequent approval of a capital item under the 2025 ACE Plan, specifically for the replacement of the Big Island Subsea Cable. The proceeding falls under the Public Utilities Act.

Request IR-3: - a. Please explain whether the proposed project budget includes any related onshore and near-shore land works and any associated equipment that may be required. - i. If not, please explain. - ii. If yes, please identify and...

AI summary Request IR-3 seeks clarification on project budget details, including onshore/near-shore land works and equipment, subsea cable installation methods, testing/commissioning plans, and warranty terms for new subsea cables.

Request IR-12: - a. For the listed consulting works in the Capital Project Detailed Estimate, please provide all relevant studies and technical reports prepared for the project, including cable engineering design and routing, metocean data...

AI summary Request IR-12 seeks technical reports, consultant scopes, and concerns related to a capital project's detailed estimate, including environmental and technical studies such as cable design, metocean data, and habitat assessments.

Request IR-15: - a. Has NS Power procured the services of a cable laying vessel for this project? - i. If not, what is the schedule for procuring such services? - A. If a vessel cannot be secured by this timeline, please identify any furth...

AI summary Request IR-15 asks whether NS Power has procured a cable laying vessel for a project, the timeline for procurement if not, and potential risks to project costs if procurement is delayed. The focus is on project execution risks and cost implications.

Request IR-16: - Please explain specifically how NS Power developed its cost estimates for each line item under - "Materials" and "Contracts" in the "Capital Project Detailed Estimate" on pdf pg. 5 of the - application.

AI summary Request IR-16 asks NS Power to detail its methodology for estimating costs under 'Materials' and 'Contracts' in the 'Capital Project Detailed Estimate' on page 5 of its application, seeking transparency in capital expenditure planning.

June 12, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12799 – CI C0080101 – 539N-201 Big Island Subsea Cable Replacement – IR Responses (2nd set) Dear Ms. Henw...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted responses to a second set of information requests regarding the Big Island Subsea Cable Replacement project, which is part of the M12799 – CI C0080101 proceeding. The responses were submitted on June 12, 2026, following the IRs received on May 22, 2026.

M12799 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – CI C0080101 – 539N-201 Big Island Subsea Cable Replacement – $4,388,679 On April 9, 2026, Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) filed a request with the Nova Scotia Energy Board (Board) for approval of a 2026...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) filed a request for approval of a subsea cable replacement project, citing the age and condition of the existing cable installed in 1977. The project's estimated cost has increased due to additional engineering requirements, and the Board has issued multiple Information Requests to NS Power for clarification.

NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: 539N-201 Big Island Subsea Cable Replacement CI Number: C0080101 Date: April 9, 2026 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization 2025 2026 2027 1,1...

AI summary The document outlines the expenditure profile for the 539N-201 Big Island Subsea Cable Replacement project, including budget amounts, project estimates, and types of filings for the years 2025 to 2027, with a total budget of $3,539,067 and a project estimate of $4,388,679.