Topic/Matter Intersection

Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M13015

Matter: Nova Scotia Power Inc. - CI C0053295 - L5004 Kearney Lake Structure Replacement - $6,836,784 (ATO)
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N-1CI C0053295 - L5004 Kearney Lake Structure Replacement - Application 6 passages
NSEB APPROVAL SHEET p. p. 1
NSEB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: L5004 Kearney Lake Structure Replacement CI Number: C0053295 Date: August 4, 2026 Expenditure Profile Type of Filing Year Budget Amount Project Estimate Capital Project Authorization 2023 19 19 Unforeseen...

AI summary The document outlines the expenditure profile and filing type for the L5004 Kearney Lake Structure Replacement project, including budget amounts, project estimates, and authorization types for various years. The total project estimate is $6,836,784.

Contingency Statement - ATO p. p. 1
Contingency Statement - ATO Contingency for this ATO has been determined using a combination of internal subject matter expert judgment based on experience gained in previous transmission capital projects of this nature, progress of the pr...

AI summary The contingency for the Approved Total Outlay (ATO) is set at 5%, considering risks related to material procurement, land access, and construction near Kearney Lake. Factors include market volatility, underwater operations, and use of specialized equipment.

Reason for Variance – ATO p. p. 1
Reason for Variance – ATO The increase of $4,358,247 from the approved 2025 ACE Plan budget of $2,478,537 is primarily due to significant increases in the construction related costs for the engineered concrete foundation design requirement...

AI summary The increase in the 2025 ACE Plan budget is due to underestimated construction costs for concrete foundations and steel poles, driven by complex geotechnical investigations and environmental challenges. The project has completed design phases and is entering construction, with remaining tasks including asset removal and installation of new infrastructure.

Please refer to the Variance Sheet for more information. p. p. 1
Please refer to the Variance Sheet for more information. C0053295 - L-5004 Kearney Lake Structure Replacement - ATO Account Approved Current Submission Variance Reason for Variance Other Income - Salvage (5,359) (5,359) Regular Labour 51,6...

AI summary The Variance Sheet details significant cost variances for the Kearney Lake Structure Replacement project, including increased costs for steel poles, contractor expenses, and design-related consulting fees, as well as delays impacting interest costs.

L-5004 Kearney lake Structure Replacement Title: p. pp. 1-7
L-5004 Kearney lake Structure Replacement Title: Description Unit Quantity Unit Estimate Total Estimate Cost Support Reference Completed Similar Projects (FP#'s) Regular Labour T&D Labour - Engineering PD 10 $ 452 $ 4,430 T&D Labour - Proj...

AI summary The document outlines the cost estimates for the L-5004 Kearney Lake Structure Replacement project, detailing labor, materials, and contracts involved in the replacement of steel poles and related infrastructure.

Preamble p. p. 7
This project is being filed as a Class 1 estimate. The defined deliverables for this project indicate that 94% of Class 1 deliverables are completed. A contingency value of 5% was selected to account for specific risks such as contractor a...

AI summary The project is classified as a Class 1 estimate with 94% of deliverables completed. A 5% contingency has been allocated to account for risks such as contractor availability and constructability, but no contingency has been allocated to material costs.

N-2NSPI (NSEB) RIR 1 to 4 1 passage
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8 Description / Task Actual spend to date (CAD $) Six steel poles 605,562 Tree Trimming / ROW Clearing 9,500 Construct Road Access to L-5004#050 72,855 QA/QC checks (steel poles) 8,338 Transmission Line Engineering Design 69,000 Engineerin...

AI summary The table outlines the actual spending to date on various tasks related to a project in Nova Scotia, including steel poles, engineering design, site planning, and administrative overheads, with a total expenditure of CAD $1,325,706 as of August 2026.

103062Letter NSPI re: Second Quarter 2026 Capital Items and Reports 5 passages
Preamble p. p. 0
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 This document is a request for approval of capital items for the second quarter of 2026, submitted to the Clerk of the Board at the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

2026 ACE Plan Capital Items for Subsequent Approval p. p. 0
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 lists a capital item related to the 2026 ACE Plan, specifically an IT project for Distributed Intelligence Apps with a total cost 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 information is marked as partially confidential.

Authorization to Overspend (ATO) Capital Item(s) p. p. 0
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 p. p. 0
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 portions of a capital work order related to IT distributed intelligence apps. The request is based on the need to protect competitive pricing information from suppliers and prevent potential cost increases for customers.

Capital Reports p. p. 0
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 2026 ACE Plan, detailing capital expenditures, active projects, deferred and cancelled projects, and final cost reports. These reports are provided in PDF and Excel formats and are aligned with regulatory orders and stakeholder commitments.

1030672026 Q2 Capital Reports 3 passages
2nd Quarter Overview - as of June 30, 2026
2nd Quarter Overview - as of June 30, 2026 ACE Plan Reference Submission or 1 Approved Transmission 52320 L6549 2018 Replacements & Upgrades 2018 ACE Plan 2018 ACE Plan $ 1,406,535 $ 1,406,535 $ 1,452,523 Approved Transmission 44987 L7003...

AI summary The document provides a summary of approved projects under various ACE Plans, including transmission and generation upgrades, with associated costs and submission dates. It outlines expenditures and approvals related to infrastructure development in Nova Scotia as of June 30, 2026.

2nd Quarter Overview - as of June 30, 2026
2nd Quarter Overview - as of June 30, 2026 This report includes a list of all FIN capital work orders that have fallen outside the timelines under the CEJC. (Within six months of in-service.) These projects have either been completed and a...

AI summary This report outlines FIN capital work orders that have fallen outside the timelines under the CEJC, with projects either completed or forecasted to be outside of FIN tolerances, which are defined as the greater of +/- 5% or +/- $250,000.

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.
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 lists projects that are complete but not included on the list because they have been in-service for 6 months and their project forecasts are within the allowed FIN tolerance. Each project includes details like project number, name, in-service date, NSEB approval, and spend to June 30, 2026.

103498NSEB (NSPI) IR-1 to IR-4 2 passages
Request IR-1:
Request IR-1: - As the application noted, this project was approved as part of 2025 Annual Capital Expenditure - (ACE) Plan with an estimated budget of $2,478,537. This ATO application has increased the - approved budget cost by $4,358,247...

AI summary The document discusses an application (ATO) for a transmission line project under the 2025 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan. The project involves replacing wooden poles with steel ones and relocating one structure from Kearney Lake to the shoreline. The application has increased the project's budget and raises questions about permissions, environmental requirements, and delays.

Request IR-3:
Request IR-3: - On page 2, the application notes that "While NS Power did investigate an alternative transmission route to avoid a complex water crossing, this alternative was not viable, and the best option remained the installation of th...

AI summary The document includes a request for detailed cost estimates and analysis regarding the replacement of 69-kV transmission line structures, including considerations of alternative structures, environmental permitting, and long-term service life implications.

103761Letter NSPI re: RIRs 1 passage
Section 1
October 1, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M13015 – C0053295 - L5004 Kearney Lake Structure Replacement– IR Responses Dear Ms. Henwood: Enclosed ar...

AI summary This document is a response from Nova Scotia Power Inc. to information requests regarding the capital item 'L5004 Kearney Lake Structure Replacement' in the proceeding M13015 – C0053295. The response was submitted on October 1, 2026, by Lana Myatt, Manager, Regulatory Capital.

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