Topic:"Cost Considerations" in M03621

Reason for Variance / Over Expenditure / Final Costing 14812214 The variance in the project estimate is a result of the following: Removal of the blowdown tank and drains from the project scope. The replacement of the blowdown tank and dra...

AI summary The project estimate variance is due to the removal of the blowdown tank and drains from the scope, reduced SSH tube replacements and alignment, and reduced boiler door replacements, resulting in a total reduction of $750K in the project estimate.

TRE5 - Superheater, Reheater, and Boiler Upgrades 2010 Complete E Boiler Upgrade Year Total Revenue Operating Costs Capital CCA UCC ; CFBT Applicable Taxes CFAT _ Discount Factor PV of CF CNPV

AI summary The document outlines a regulatory proceeding related to the Superheater, Reheater, and Boiler Upgrades under TRE5. It includes a table with financial data from 2010, covering revenue, operating costs, capital, and other financial metrics. The context is related to Nova Scotia Power and includes acronyms for reference.

REDACTED 1 Response IR-G16: (cont'd) 2 3 constraints, will result in unnecessary higher costs to customers. 4 5 Confidential Attachment 2 provides NSPI's project cost estimate. For the reasons identified 6 above the estimated costs for mat...

AI summary The response highlights concerns that certain constraints could lead to higher costs for customers. NSPI's project cost estimate is provided in a confidential attachment, with the estimated costs for materials and contracts remaining confidential.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-3: 2 3 Please verify that the $31,383 difference between the revised project budget of $796,383 4 and the $765,000 spent as of October 15, 2010 is a balance on outstanding invoices. 5 6 Response IR-3 : 7 8 Con...

AI summary The response confirms that the $31,383 difference between the revised project budget of $796,383 and the $765,000 spent by October 15, 2010, was due to outstanding invoices. Total spending reached $792,194 by December 31, 2010.

NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT - and· IN THE MATTER OF: AN APPLICATION by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated ("NSPI") for Approval of 2010 ACE Plan Work Order Greater Than $1 Million: CI# 38724...

AI summary Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board seeks information from Nova Scotia Power Inc. regarding its 2010 ACE Plan project, including compliance with accounting policies and verification of a $31,383 budget discrepancy. The request focuses on capital expenditures and cost considerations for a $796,383 superheater, reheater, and boiler upgrade project.