Topic:"Cost To Customer" in M11927

CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 19 Page 174 of 423 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 3 # Indicators Condition Choices Data Definitions/Explanations Protection and off road vehicles appear to effectively exclude or divert visitors and...

AI summary The text outlines various indicators and condition choices related to environmental protection, consumptive uses, domestic wells, and calcareous fen within a specific area. It includes data on wildlife disturbance, sustainable consumptive uses, proximity of domestic wells, and calcareous fen identification.

- 1. OWNER ADMINISTRATION AND OVERHEAD COSTS ARE NOT INCLUDED. - 2. COSTS FOR HYDRO UNIT DOWN TIME RESULTING FROM INSTALLATION ARE NOT INCLUDED. - 3. COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SALES TAX, HST, AND INSURANCE ARE NOT INCLUDED. - 4. MOBILIZATION A...

AI summary The text outlines several excluded costs in a project, including owner administration, hydro unit downtime, sales tax, insurance, mobilization, and indirect costs like permitting and engineering. The total direct construction cost is listed as $7,444,000 CAD.

5.2.4 Analysis – Geotechnical Issues - Geotechnical issues have only been explored in limited fashion thus far on the project. NS Power has not yet - completed a detailed geotechnical investigation at the Project site: - "NS Power has not...

AI summary Geotechnical issues at the Project site have not been thoroughly investigated, raising concerns about potential cost overruns similar to those experienced on the Tusket Falls project. NS Power proceeded with detailed design based on conceptual reviews, but this remains a risk area.

Table 3: Nova Scotia CPI Trend19 Table 4: Canada IPPI Trend20 Table 5: Ruth Falls Archaeological Costs24 Table 6: Comparison of Recent Project Archaeological Costs25 Table 7: Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment Variance Summary28 Table 8: 20...

AI summary The document presents a series of tables detailing various cost-related data, including archaeological costs, labour costs, materials costs, administrative overhead, and other expenses associated with projects such as the Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment and the 2019 ACE and ATO applications.

6.2.4 Analysis – Geotechnical Issues - Geotechnical issues have only been explored in limited fashion thus far on the project. NS Power has not yet - completed a detailed geotechnical investigation at the Project site: - "NS Power has not...

AI summary Geotechnical issues at the project site have not been thoroughly investigated, raising concerns about potential cost overruns similar to those experienced on the Tusket Falls project. NS Power has proceeded with design phases based on conceptual reviews, but detailed geotechnical investigations are lacking.

Date Filed: November 12, 2024 CA (NSPI) Page 4 of 7 1 associated with the lowering of the Ruth Falls Reservoir 18 feet below the minimum operating 2 level. This has led to additional costs of approximately $400,000." (ATO, p. 3) 3 (a) 4 Pl...

AI summary The document outlines several requests for information regarding additional costs incurred by NS Power, including engagement with the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia, cost increases due to labor, materials, contracts, and consulting, as well as cost minimization efforts.

The Company requests that the NSUARB accept the above noted Information Requests and Attachments as confidential. Confidentiality was applied to costs associated with proposals received from vendors. To protect value for customers and miti...

AI summary NS Power is requesting that the NSUARB accept certain information requests and attachments as confidential, arguing that disclosing vendor proposal costs could harm competition, increase costs for customers, and provide unfair advantages to competitors. This confidentiality is intended to protect NS Power's ability to secure the most competitive terms for services and equipment.

is not complete, it should provide further explanation for why it believes it has done sufficient surveying of the shoreline for archaeological sites for the Ruth Falls Main Dam Refurbishment project. The issue of decommissioning is one th...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate (SBA) argues that cost should be a leading factor in considering the decommissioning of the Ruth Falls Main Dam, alongside environmental regulations and load requirements. The SBA emphasizes the need for updated studies, including a Hydro Asset Plan, to better understand the costs and benefits of decommissioning for Nova Scotia ratepayers.

Fisheries Act Authorization Midgard indicates that the issuance of an FAA for the Ruth Falls project removes a significant area of risk to the project and has reduced the estimated cost to complete the project. Midgard also indicates that...

AI summary Midgard indicates that the issuance of an FAA for the Ruth Falls project reduces risk and cost, but also notes that external factors could affect the project's timeline. Deferring construction would introduce additional costs and not mitigate the challenges of the construction window.