N-1CI C0068659 – TRE5 – IP-LP Turbine Refurbishment - $2,963,160
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CI Number: C0068659 Date: July 13, 2026 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year 2025 2026 Budget Amount 1,175,875 106,795 Project Estimate 3,471,649 (508,489) Capital Project Authorization Unforeseen and Unbudgeted (U&U) Planned & Advanced...
AI summary The document outlines an expenditure profile for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated, including budget amounts, project estimates, and authorization to overspend. It includes approved and submitted figures, along with signatories and dates related to the approval process.
DESCRIPTION: This project includes inspection, refurbishment or replacement of components within the Intermediate and Low Pressure (IPLP) and the Dual Flow Low Pressure (DFLP) turbine on Unit 5. A partial dismantle of the IPLP and the DFLP...
AI summary The text describes a turbine refurbishment project for Unit 5, including inspection and replacement of components. It also references a directive from the Board regarding the Decarbonization Deferral Account (DDA), requiring NS Power to notify participants of future capital work orders involving DDA assets. NS Power complied by notifying participants on December 9, 2024.
Summary of Related CIs +/- 2 years: Pursuant to Section 11.2 of the CEJC, related CIs for Steam projects includes "work completed on the same asset (turbine, boiler, etc.) and on the same unit (Lingan Unit #3, for example)." • No other pro...
AI summary The document outlines the scope of related Capital Investments (CIs) for Steam projects, focusing on work completed on the same asset and unit, such as the Lingan Unit #3. No other projects are planned from 2023 to 2027, and the depreciation class for the Steam Production Plant - Trenton 5 is noted.
Why do this project this way? Completing an inspection of the IPLP and DFLP turbine sections is a cost-effective method and will allow for NS Power to determine and address high consequence risks that are present and identify and address r...
AI summary The document discusses the cost-effectiveness of inspecting IPLP and DFLP turbine sections to address high-consequence risks and reliability or safety concerns, as opposed to undertaking a more extensive overhaul that may involve unnecessary component replacements.
Reason for Variance - ATO The increase of $1,680,490 over the approved 2025 ACE Plan budget of $1,282,670 is due to additional conditionbased work identified only after disassembly. The original project estimate was developed with the supp...
AI summary The increase in the 2025 ACE Plan budget by $1,680,490 is due to unexpected defects found during the turbine disassembly and refurbishment process, leading to additional costs for repairs and inspections. These costs were necessary to ensure the turbine's safe and proper operation.
Additionally, as noted above, as this capital work order pertains to an asset forecast to be included in the DDA, NS Power provided notice to participants in the DDA proceeding on July 13, 2026. C0068659 - TRE5 - IP-LP Turbine Refurbishmen...
AI summary NS Power provided notice of a capital work order related to the TRE5 - IP-LP Turbine Refurbishment project, which is expected to be included in the DDA. The project has experienced significant cost variances, primarily due to unplanned repairs and increased labor and contractor costs.