Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M13014

CI Number: C0068719 Title: IT – Distributed Intelligence Apps Start Date: 2025/02 In-Service Date: 2027/10 Final Cost Date: 2028/04 Function: General Plant Forecast Amount: $3,165,790

AI summary This document outlines a project titled 'IT – Distributed Intelligence Apps' with a forecast amount of $3,165,790, starting in 2025 and expected to be in service by 2027, with a final cost date in 2028.

Summary of Related CIs +/- 2 years: Pursuant to Section 11.2 of the CEJC, related CIs for General Plant projects include "work completed on the same asset (application, building, etc.)." • No other projects in 2024 ,2025, 2026, 2027 or 2028

AI summary The summary outlines that related Capital Investments (CIs) for General Plant projects under Section 11.2 of the CEJC include work completed on the same asset, with no other projects planned from 2024 to 2028.

Reason for Variance The increase of $528,434 from the 2026 ACE Plan subsequent submittal estimate of $2,637,356 is due to refinements in the implementation approach and updated vendor cost inputs following additional planning discussions....

AI summary The increase of $528,434 in the 2026 ACE Plan is due to refinements in the implementation approach and updated vendor cost inputs following additional planning discussions, resulting in a more detailed cost structure and updated internal labour assumptions.

C0068719 Execution Year: 2025-2028 Description Location: General Plant CI# : Title: IT – Distributed Intelligence Apps Description Unit Quantity Unit Estimate Total Estimate Cost Support Reference Completed Similar Projects (FP#'s) Regular...

AI summary The document outlines a capital investment project for IT – Distributed Intelligence Apps with an execution period from 2025 to 2028, detailing labor, consulting, software, hardware, and other costs, including a total estimate of $3,165,790. It includes breakdowns of labor costs, consulting fees, software licensing, hardware expenses, and contributions from NRCAN.

Technical Deliverable - Not Required (NR): Deliverable may not be required for all estimates of the specified class, but specific project estimates may require at least preliminary development. - Started (5): Work on the deliverable has be...

AI summary The text outlines a technical deliverable checklist used by NS Power for IT/OT projects, indicating stages of completion such as Not Required, Started, Preliminary, and Complete. It notes that the checklist was developed following AACE guidelines to ensure confidence in cost estimate maturity.

T203 - APPENDIX A - TCO PROJECT FINANCIALS - IT - Distributed Intelligence Apps Project costs must be detailed by major project phase and would normally align with a potential stage-gate (i.e. preliminary design, initial scoping, requireme...

AI summary The text outlines the need to detail project costs by major phases and align them with stage-gate processes such as preliminary design and initial scoping. Additional phases and fiscal years may be included as needed.

Table A.1 - Project Costs (CAPEX or OPEX) Project Costs (gross) CAPEX 2025 2026 20 )27 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 Phase 1 - (describe) 530050 Regular Labour CAPEX $ 11,477 $ 100,145 $ 628,887 $ 22,806 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $...

AI summary Table A.1 presents project costs, including CAPEX and OPEX, for various phases and years from 2025 to 2035, detailing expenses for labor, consulting, software licensing, hardware, and administrative overheads.

Table A.4- TCO Financial Summary тсо Total 2 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 203: l 2032 2033 2034 2035 Total Capital Costs (Line 4) $ 3,165,790 $ 22,635 $ 602,240 $ 2,312,97 6 $ 227,939 - Total Sustaining Operating Costs (Line 5) $ 2,715,96...

AI summary The table presents a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) financial summary, including capital costs, operating costs, and savings over the years 2025 to 2035. It also outlines the number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) required for implementation over the same period. The document contains confidential information that has been redacted.

CI C0068719 - IT - Distributed Intelligence Apps - $3,165,790 This project was originally included in the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan at a cost of $2,637,356. The estimate subsequently increased by $528,434 following additio...

AI summary NS Power is requesting $3,165,790 for a pilot project to evaluate Distributed Intelligence (DI) Apps, which aim to improve operational efficiency and safety. The project is compatible with existing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and supported by funding from Natural Resources Canada. The Board approves the request, citing its potential to enhance grid reliability and support provincial energy goals.

August 4, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: Second Quarter 2026 Capital Items and Reports Dear Ms. Henwood: Enclosed for your review and approval are...

AI summary A document dated August 4, 2026, from an individual named Crystal Henwood, who is identified as the Clerk of the Board at the Nova Scotia Energy Board, requesting the review and approval of capital items for the second quarter of 2026.

2026 ACE Plan Capital Items for Subsequent Approval • CI C0068719 - IT - Distributed Intelligence Apps - $3,165,790 2026 ACE amount $2,637,356 $46,013 spent as at June 30, 2026 Partially Confidential

AI summary The document outlines a capital item related to the 2026 ACE Plan under the IT category, specifically for Distributed Intelligence Apps with a total budget of $3,165,790, of which $2,637,356 is allocated for the 2026 ACE Plan and $46,013 has been spent as of June 30, 2026. The item is marked as partially confidential.

Authorization to Overspend (ATO) Capital Item(s) • CI C0053295 - L5004 Kearney Lake Structure Replacement - $6,836,784 Original approval received in the 2025 ACE Plan for $2,478,537 ATO amount $4,358,247 $1,230,107 spent as at June 30, 202...

AI summary The document discusses an Authorization to Overspend (ATO) for the L5004 Kearney Lake Structure Replacement project, which was originally approved in the 2025 ACE Plan with a budget of $2,478,537. An ATO of $4,358,247 was granted, and as of June 30, 2026, $1,230,107 had been spent.

Request for Confidentiality Pursuant to Rule 12 of the Board Regulatory Rules, NS Power requests confidential treatment of certain portions of the material filed in support of the following Capital Work Orders: 1. CI C0068719 - IT - Distri...

AI summary NS Power is requesting confidential treatment for certain cost details in a capital work order related to IT distributed intelligence apps, arguing that disclosure could harm business relations and lead to higher costs for customers by giving competitors an advantage.

Capital Reports Also included in this package are the 2nd Quarter 2026 capital reports ending June 30, 2026. - Report 1 Overview of capital expenditures showing actual spending, by function and classification, compared to the 2026 ACE Plan...

AI summary The document outlines four capital reports related to the 2nd Quarter 2026 capital expenditures, including actual spending compared to the 2026 ACE Plan, active projects, deferred and cancelled projects, and FIN reports for projects outside cost tolerances.

2nd Quarter Overview - as of June 30, 2026 Generation Distribution Transmission General Property Total NS Power 2026 ACE Plan Total 2026 Submitted ACE Total 178,201,702 190,470,777 241,059,096 92,358,890 702,090,465 Total YTD Spend 77,304,...

AI summary The 2nd Quarter Overview as of June 30, 2026, presents financial and project data for Nova Scotia Power, including total submitted ACE Plan amounts, YTD spend, variances, and capital spend projections. The data highlights spending across generation, distribution, transmission, and general property, with percentages of ACE spent and adjustments for projects cancelled or deferred.

2nd Quarter Overview - as of June 30, 2026 ACE Plan Reference Submission or 1 Approved Distribution C0080104 36V-303 Baxter's Harbour Rd Reconductor Phase 1 2026 ACE Plan 2026 ACE Plan $ 1,062,416 $ 1,062,416 $ 509,131 Approved Generation...

AI summary This table provides an overview of approved projects under the 2025 and 2026 ACE Plans, including details such as project type, cost, and submission timelines. Projects range from generator refurbishments to infrastructure upgrades, with varying statuses and funding sources.

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. Project # Project In-service Date NSEB Approval Spend to June 30, 2026 Comment C0033644 2021-2022...

AI summary The text outlines projects that have been in-service for 6 months and have project forecasts within the allowed FIN tolerance, excluding them from the list. It also lists several completed projects with their approval amounts, current spending, and planned Final Cost Applications for 2026.

CI C0068719 - IT - Distributed Intelligence Apps - $3,165,790 This project was originally included in the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan at a cost of $2,637,356. The estimate subsequently increased by $528,434 following additio...

AI summary NS Power is requesting approval for a $3,165,790 project to pilot Distributed Intelligence (DI) Apps, which aim to improve operational efficiency and grid reliability. The project is supported by Natural Resources Canada's Energy Innovation Program and is compatible with existing Advanced Metering Infrastructure. The Board has accepted the project as necessary and justified, approving the requested funds.