Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M12959

CI Number: C0082195 Date: July 13, 2026 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization Unforeseen and Unbudgeted (U&U) Planned & Advanced (P&A) 2025 2,862,725 4,392,251 X Subsequent App...

AI summary The document presents an expenditure profile for the years 2025 and 2026, including budget amounts, project estimates, and various types of project authorizations such as Unforeseen and Unbudgeted (U&U), Authorization to Overspend (ATO), and Final Cost (FIN).

14 16 (b) No. The requested approval amount of $4,392,251 is for capital expenditures only. There 17 are no operating costs included in this amount and the $1,331,000 is an additional requested 18 amount to have the 2025 operating costs ap...

AI summary The requested approval amount of $4,392,251 is for capital expenditures only, with $1,331,000 being an additional request for 2025 operating costs. These costs were previously expensed as non-regulated and are now being reclassified as regulated operating expenditures, following the Board's decision in M11706.

3rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street TEL 902-424-1332 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6 Mailing Address PO Box 1692, Unit M Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3S3 FAX 902-424-3919 TF [1-833-809-0040](mailto:[email protected]) [email protected] nserbt.c...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) has requested approval for a $4,392,251 capital expenditure to refurbish Lingan Unit 2 (LIN2) for power system security through 2025 into winter 2026. The Board reviewed the application and approved a confidentiality request submitted by NS Power regarding one of the Information Requests.

LIN2 2025/26 Capacity Requirement project was necessary to provide firm capacity for the 2025/26 fall and winter season. Accordingly, the Board approves the project in the final amount of $4,392,251. The Board considers LIN2 to present a u...

AI summary The Board approved the LIN2 2025/26 Capacity Requirement project for $4,392,251, acknowledging the unique circumstances surrounding LIN2's role in ensuring adequate planning reserve margin during the winter. However, the Board emphasized the need for ongoing oversight of LIN2's expenses due to its impending retirement and the dynamic nature of future capacity requirements.

N2. Accordingly, the Board directs NS Power to continue to submit for Board approval any LIN2 Cl projects, collectively, as a Winter Capacity Requirement project application, until directed otherwise. Furthermore, in its decision dated Jun...

AI summary The Board has approved the inclusion of $1,331,000 in operating expenditures for the LIN2 project in 2025 as regulated operating expenditures. This approval applies only to expenditures up to December 31, 2025, and NS Power must seek further approval for any costs beyond that date.

Date: July 13, 2026 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization 2025 2026 2,862,725 299,478 4,392,251 Unforeseen and Unbudgeted (U&U) Planned & Advanced (P&A) X Subsequent Approval I...

AI summary The document presents an expenditure profile for Nova Scotia Power Inc. in 2025 and 2026, including budget amounts, project estimates, and types of filings related to capital project authorizations. It also notes the submission and approval of the filing on behalf of Nova Scotia Power Inc. and the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

July 13, 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 July 13, 2026, from an individual named Crystal Henwood, Clerk of the Board at the Nova Scotia Energy Board, is submitted for the review and approval of capital items that were filed outside the quarter package.

Request IR-6: - The Board notes that NS Power spent close to $3 million on refurbishment projects over 2023 and 2024. - a) Please provide a list of all capital project investments for this unit over the past five years, including the detai...

AI summary The Board is requesting detailed information on NS Power's capital project investments over the past five years, including the scope of work and costs, and is inquiring why certain proposed work was not identified earlier.

3rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street TEL 902-424-1332 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6 Mailing Address PO Box 1692, Unit M Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3S3 FAX 902-424-3919 TF [1-833-809-0040](mailto:[email protected]) [email protected] nserbt.c...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) has requested approval for a $4,392,251 capital expenditure to refurbish Lingan Unit 2 (LIN2) for winter capacity needs through 2025 into winter 2026. The Board reviewed the application and approved a confidentiality request related to the information request.

LIN2 2025/26 Capacity Requirement project was necessary to provide firm capacity for the 2025/26 fall and winter season. Accordingly, the Board approves the project in the final amount of $4,392,251. The Board considers LIN2 to present a u...

AI summary The Board approved the LIN2 2025/26 Capacity Requirement project for $4,392,251 to ensure firm capacity during the fall and winter seasons. The decision was based on the need for cold reserve due to forced outages and limited import opportunities. The Board emphasized the importance of ongoing visibility on LIN2's expenses and directed NS Power to continue submitting LIN2 Cl projects as Winter Capacity Requirement applications.

Date: July 13, 2026 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization 2025 2026 2,862,725 299,478 4,392,251 Unforeseen and Unbudgeted (U&U) Planned & Advanced (P&A) X Subsequent Approval I...

AI summary The document presents an expenditure profile for 2025 and 2026, including budget amounts and project estimates. It outlines different types of filings related to capital project authorizations, such as unforeseen and unbudgeted items, planned and advanced items, and authorization to overspend. The filing is submitted on behalf of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated and approved by the Nova Scotia Energy Board.