Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M12899

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) CI C0082085 67C-T64 Reactive Transformer Replacement REDACTED June 11, 2026 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: 67C-T64 Transformer Replacement CI Numbe...

AI summary This document is an NSEB approval sheet for the 67C-T64 Transformer Replacement project, submitted by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated. It outlines the project's expenditure profile, including a budget estimate of $2,418,415 and categorization as a Subsequent Approval Item under Unforeseen and Unbudgeted (U&U) spending. The project was approved on June 11, 2026.

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

AI summary The summary outlines related Capital Investments (CIs) for Transmission under Section 11.2 of the CEJC, focusing on work completed on the same asset class or location. No projects are planned for 2024 through 2028, and the depreciation class is identified as Transmission Plant – Station Equipment.

Retirement Information: • Categorization of Retirement: Accounting Policy 6420 - Retirement and Disposal of Capital Assets • Percentage of Asset Pool: 0.32% Estimated Life of the Asset: 50 Years

AI summary The document provides information regarding the retirement of capital assets, referencing Accounting Policy 6420 and noting that the asset pool constitutes 0.32% of the total. The estimated life of the asset is 50 years.

JUSTIFICATION: Justification Criteria: Transmission Plant

AI summary The justification criteria for Transmission Plant are being discussed in the context of regulatory proceedings, focusing on the evaluation and approval processes for capital expenditures related to transmission infrastructure.

REDACTED CI C0082085 Page 2 of 5 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) This project was deemed in-service when the work was completed (October 2025). The Final Cost Date (December 2026) is beyond the normal six months to allow for th...

AI summary The project was declared in-service in October 2025, with the Final Cost Date set for December 2026 to allow for reconciliation of expenditures following a cyber event. Additional time was needed to validate NS Power's actual costs.

Contingency Statement Consistent with the maturity matrix, this project is being filed as a Class 0 estimate with no contingency. The project has been completed, and all project deliverables have been defined and the costs are known.

AI summary The project is classified as Class 0 with no contingency, as it has been completed and all deliverables and costs are defined and known.

Capital Project Detailed Estimate Execution Year: 2025 Description Unit Quantity Unit Estimate Total Estimate Cost Support Reference Completed Similar Projects (FP#'s) Engineering Regular Labour PD 37 $ 443 $ 16,560 Electrical Technician P...

AI summary The document presents a detailed estimate for a capital project in 2025, including labor costs, material expenses, contracts, freight, travel, vehicle overhead, interest capitalization, and administrative overhead. The total estimated cost is $2,418,415, with a breakdown of costs for various components and activities.

Document No: XXX-XX-XXXX-XXXX Project Cost Estimate Input Checklist and Maturity Matrix Foundation/Structure (Tower) Discipline Drawings Not Applicable (NA) NR Tower/Structure Location/Spotting Not Applicable (NA) NR Instrument Datasheets...

AI summary The document outlines a Project Cost Estimate Input Checklist and Maturity Matrix, detailing the status of various project deliverables such as foundation/structure drawings, instrument datasheets, and electrical discipline drawings. It includes percentages of completion and indicates some deliverables as not applicable or incomplete.

INVOICE MESSRS Nova Scotia Power Inc OU Ref. No. ODN25055 C/O ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PO BOX 910 HALIFAX, NS B3J 2W5, Canada Date: 18-Sep-2025 Supplier No.: PO No: PO # 2139431 Project Name: 73W-T1 changed to 113W-T61 Payment: NET 35 Days No. Des...

AI summary This invoice from Nova Scotia Power Inc details the purchase of a power transformer and related services, including freight, installation, and spare parts, with a reference number ODN25055 and a payment term of NET 35 Days.

REDACTED 1 Request IR-3: 2 3 Does the replacement transformer, now being brought in for the Bridgewater substation, 4 cost the same as the one used to replace this transformer, or have prices changed since this 5 one was ordered for a diff...

AI summary The document discusses the cost difference between two transformers: one used at 67C - Whycocomagh and a newer one for the Bridgewater substation. The Bridgewater transformer costs less due to improved market conditions and reordering efficiencies, with the reduction attributed to these factors.

n transit, could be installed. This was possible because the replacement transformer for the other project had a lead time that allowed for ordering and delivery before it was needed for installation. Board staff issued Information Request...

AI summary The Board approved $2,418,415 in costs for a transformer replacement project completed by NS Power before approval was sought. The transformer, over 40 years old, was deemed necessary due to aging insulation risks. The Board acknowledged delays due to a cyber event and expects timely future filings.

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) NSEB APPROVAL SHEET 67C-T64 Transformer Replacement Project Title: CI Number: C0082085 Date: June 11, 2026 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project A...

AI summary This document is an NSEB approval sheet for the 67C-T64 Transformer Replacement Project, submitted by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated. The project has a total estimate of $2,418,415 and was authorized under the Unforeseen and Unbudgeted (U&U) category. The approval was granted on September 1, 2026.

June 11, 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 A document dated June 11, 2026, from an individual named Crystal Henwood, Clerk of the Board at the Nova Scotia Energy Board, regarding the submission of capital items outside the quarter package for review and approval.

2025 ACE Plan – Routine Capital - Authorization to Overspend (ATO) - Distribution Routines Non-Confidential - D055 Planned Replacement of Deteriorated Equipment: ATO amount $11,359,822

AI summary The document outlines an Authorization to Overspend (ATO) for the 2025 ACE Plan under Distribution Routines Non-Confidential, specifically for the planned replacement of deteriorated equipment with an ATO amount of $11,359,822.

Unforeseen & Unbudgeted (U&U) Capital Items - CI C0082085 67C-T64 Transformer Replacement $2,418,415 $2,418,415 spent as at March 31, 2026 Partially Confidential - CI C0083451 Seton Ridge Underground Network $3,656,609 $0 spent as at March...

AI summary The document lists two unforeseen and unbudgeted capital items: the replacement of a transformer and an underground network project, both with associated costs and spending status as of March 31, 2026.

NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and - IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCORPORATED to approve CI C0082085 – 67C-T64 Transformer Replacement - $2,418,415 (U&U)

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board is considering an application by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated to approve the replacement of a 67C-T64 Transformer with a cost of $2,418,415 (U&U).

Request IR-3: - Does the replacement transformer, now being brought in for the Bridgewater substation, cost the same as the one used to replace this transformer, or have prices changed since this one was ordered for a different job? If the...

AI summary The document contains a question regarding the cost comparison between a new transformer for the Bridgewater substation and a previously used transformer, inquiring whether prices have changed and by how much.

July 22, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12899 – CI C0082085 - 67C-T64 Transformer Replacement – IR Responses Dear Ms. Henwood: Enclosed are Nova...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. submitted responses to information requests regarding the 67C-T64 Transformer Replacement project, with justification provided for partially confidential material in IR-3. The responses were filed on July 22, 2026.

September 1, 2026 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Lana Myatt Manager, Regulatory Capital Nova Scotia Power Inc. P.O. Box 910 Halifax, NS B3J 2W5 Dear Ms. Myatt: M12899 – Nova Scotia Power Inc. – CI C0082085 – 67C-T64...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) applied for approval to replace the 67C-T64 Transformer at the Whycocomagh Substation, which failed due to an internal fault. The project was completed in October 2025 at a cost of $2,418,415, with a final cost date of December 2026, delayed due to a cyber event affecting system reconciliation.

n transit, could be installed. This was possible because the replacement transformer for the other project had a lead time that allowed for ordering and delivery before it was needed for installation. Board staff issued Information Request...

AI summary The Board accepts that a transformer replacement project, completed before approval was sought, was necessary and justifies the associated costs. The transformer had been in service for over 40 years and was nearing the end of its estimated 50-year useful life. The Board approves NS Power's request for $2,418,415 for the work.

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) NSEB APPROVAL SHEET 67C-T64 Transformer Replacement Project Title: CI Number: C0082085 Date: June 11, 2026 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project A...

AI summary This document is an NSEB approval sheet for the 67C-T64 Transformer Replacement Project, submitted by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated. The project has an estimated cost of $2,418,415 and was approved on September 1, 2026, with the expenditure categorized as Unforeseen and Unbudgeted (U&U).