Topic:"Energy Efficiency Budgets" in M03413

A. Assets Acquired by 3240384 Nova Scotia Limited since December 23,2009: Procurement and Construction Contract Emera Utility Services Inc. 3240384 Nova Scotia Limited February 9,2010 Standard Generator Interconnection and Operating Agreem...

AI summary This document lists various contracts, agreements, and studies related to the acquisition of assets by 3240384 Nova Scotia Limited since December 23, 2009. These include interconnection agreements, environmental studies, land leases, and purchase agreements, indicating the company's ongoing development and operational activities in Nova Scotia.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-2: 12 2009, Digby Construction Bid Proposals 13 14  Redacted Attachment 2 - CBCL Limited - Bid Comparison, Project No.: 15 090630.00; Project: SkyPower Wind Power Project 16 17  Confidential Attachment 3 – C...

AI summary The text discusses a request (IR-2) related to construction bid proposals from 2009 for the SkyPower Wind Power Project. CBCL Limited provided an Engineer's Estimate and managed the tender process, receiving eight bids. SkyPower entered creditor protection before receiving detailed bid documents.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-11: 25 Both the Guaranteed Substantial Completion Date of December 20, 2010 and the 26 structure of the incentive payment and penalty provisions were established by 324 27 NSL and negotiated into the contract...

AI summary The text discusses the importance of meeting the Commercial Operation Date for a project to secure ecoEnergy funding and align with RES obligations. It highlights the benefits of completing the project by December 20, 2010, to avoid challenges during the winter construction period.

Table 5.14 Summary of Impact Management and Proposed Mitigation Measures Environmental Component Project Activity Potential Effects Mitigation Measures be obtained through the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal for hea...

AI summary The table outlines mitigation measures for potential environmental and economic impacts of a project. It highlights efforts to employ local residents and increase municipal tax revenue, while noting no required mitigation for property value effects.

Some jurisdictions outside of North America are adopting more stringent guidelines such as "Wind Farms: Environmental Noise Guideline s" (EPA, 2007) from the state of South Australia. These guidelines stipulate a maximum of 35 dBA or 5 dBA...

AI summary The text discusses noise guidelines from South Australia and their application to a project, noting that while the project meets the second criterion, sound concerns could still arise due to other factors like aesthetics. It emphasizes combining predicted operational sound levels with background data for accurate assessments.

to CSA C22.2 No.65 as required sized for conductors. SkyPower Corporation Digby Wind Power Project Contract 090630.00 Connectors and Terminations Section 26 05 22 Page 2 June 2009 2.1 CONNECTORS AND TERMINATIONS (Cont'd) .3 Tin pated coppe...

AI summary The text outlines specifications for connectors and terminations in the Digby Wind Power Project, referencing standards such as CSA C22.2 No.41 and IEEE-48 (1996). It includes requirements for installation, bonding, and grounding in accordance with specified standards.

3.1 INSTALLATION .1 As indicated by design drawings and Collection System Installation Standards. SkyPower Corporation Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers Section 26 18 00 Digby Wind Power Project Page 1 Contract 090630.00 June 2009 PART 1 - G...

AI summary This section outlines the installation requirements for a 34.5kV outdoor circuit breaker assembly as part of the Digby Wind Power Project under Contract 090630.00. It references various standards including CSA, EEMAC, and ANSI/IEEE for compliance.

- .1 stantial completion of the work. - .2 (6) months following delivery to the Place of the Installation. - .2 Owner, through the Engineer, shall promptly give the Vendor notice in writing of observed defects and deficiencies that occur d...

AI summary The text outlines warranty obligations and factory test requirements for electrical equipment, including procedures for reporting defects, correcting issues, and assigning warranties. It also specifies testing standards for circuit breakers, current transformers, and bushings.

- .2 CSA Standards - .1 C156.1, Ceramic and Glass Station Post Insulators - .2 G164, Hot Dipped Galvanized or Irregularly Shaped Articles - .3 W59, Welded Steel Construction (metal-ark welding) - .3 NEMA Standards - .1 Std. SG-6, Power Swi...

AI summary This document outlines the standards and submittal requirements for electrical components, including CSA, NEMA, ANSI/IEEE, and ISO standards, as well as specifications for operation and maintenance data and manufacturer drawings for disconnect switches.

- (Cont'd) .3 Inspection of remote mode indications and alarms. - .4 Demonstration of system start-up and shut-down. - .5 Run UPS for minimum period of 4 hours at full rated load to demonstrate proper operation with AC mains input and no A...

AI summary The text outlines a series of inspection and testing procedures for an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system, including battery discharge and recharge tests, system start-up and shut-down demonstrations, and monitoring of temperature and voltage readings.

2.1 The overall assembly enclosure(s) shall provide protection from ingress of rodents, insects, and moisture; and the possibility of arcing faults within the enclosure. - 1.12.2 The material for all external sides of the enclosure and int...

AI summary The document outlines technical specifications for the assembly enclosures, including protection against environmental factors, material requirements, grounding provisions, environmental control, and fire suppression capabilities.

9 IN-PLANT INSPECTION AND TESTING - 9.1 The Owner, Purchaser, Engineer, and/or their authorized agents shall have the privilege of inspecting and witnessing all testing at all times during the manufacture of the equipment or materials orde...

AI summary This section outlines the requirements for in-plant inspection and testing during equipment manufacturing, including the right to inspect, advance notice requirements, and the submission of test results to the Engineer.

1.4 Performance - 1.4.1 The temperature ratings of the Padmount Transformer shall be based on the following conditions: - .1 An average winding temperature rise of 65˚C above the ambient. - .2 A maximum hottest spot conductor temperature n...

AI summary The document outlines performance specifications for Padmount Transformers, including temperature ratings, short circuit design, harmonic distortion capacity, and loss guarantees based on CSA and ANSI standards.

- .8 Formwork: - .1 Forms: to CSA-A23.1, plywood and lumber, clean and free of loose knots, splits or metal. - .2 Form Ties: to CSA-A23.1, removable or snap-off metal ties, fixed or adjustable length. Form ties, tie wire, spacers or other...

AI summary The text outlines specifications for formwork and concrete mix, referencing various Canadian standards and testing methods. It details requirements for materials such as form ties, release agents, and curing compounds, as well as specifications for concrete mix proportions and air content.

.8 Equipment bases: concrete to suit pumping equipment and pipe work provided by pumping equipment manufacturer. STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES SUCTION LIFT PUMPING SECTION 33 32 13 STATION PAGE 10 JANUARY 2009 .9 Arrange fo...

AI summary The document outlines specifications for the installation and commissioning of pumping equipment and piping systems, including requirements for testing, anchor bolts, pipe examination, and flanged joints. It emphasizes compliance with manufacturer guidelines and applicable codes.

FINAL I III=~ I I5\T. .. _.- The following issues will be dealt with in the public hearing on Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s ("NSPI") Application for Approval of the Digby Wind Project, including: CI# 39323; CI # 39626; CI # 39627; and CI # 3962...

AI summary The public hearing will address NSPI's application for approval of the Digby Wind Project, covering affiliate transactions, compliance with the Code of Conduct, power purchase agreements, project costs, justification, renewable energy standards, and ecoENERGY incentives.

nment Environmental Assessment Approval. - i. Please provide a copy of this approval dated August 24, 2009. - i. Page 12 of 50, Employment Matters Document: 182595 Date Filed: Oct. 14/10 Page 4 of 12 - i. The statement is made that "The Co...

AI summary The document requests information regarding the company's operations, specifically how it functions without employees and the human resources used for tasks like contract negotiation. It also asks for details on hourly rates and justification for fair market value.

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS If NSPI's economic analysis is accepted, the levelized cost of energy for the next 20 years compares favourably to the SkyPower PPA. However, prudence requires careful scrutiny of the embedded costs. NSPI asserts that acc...

AI summary NSPI's economic analysis shows a favorable NPV of $4.9 million for a capital project compared to the SkyPower PPA, but this changes when using a comparable output level. The use of P50 versus P90 assumptions in energy production forecasts is discussed, with the Board expressing hesitation to make a general ruling on the matter.

- 1 7. By hiring its affiliate, 324 NSL ensured that it could control the Project and 2 achieve the desired outcome – on time commissioning that would save the 3 ecoEnergy incentive. 324 NSL used industry standard methods to enhance the 4...

AI summary NSPI's evidence highlights how 324 NSL managed the Project through affiliate hiring, use of pre-existing information, and negotiation of contract terms to ensure timely commissioning and cost efficiency, while aligning with the 2011 RES and ecoEnergy incentive.

1 non-compliance and, quite frankly, it's just our practice and policy and 2 desire to comply with the laws and regulations. So we work hard to do 3 that. 4 5 The Digby project is only one example of the hard work that we've done 6 to ensu...

AI summary The speaker emphasizes the importance of compliance with regulations and highlights the Digby project as an example of efforts to ensure compliance. They argue that the project was economically beneficial, supported by the community, and provided eco-energy credits. The speaker also defends the project's price as reasonable and one of the lowest cost sources of renewable electricity in the province.

22 4.0 CONCLUSION 23 24 NSPI has brought forward a low cost renewable project which is required for 2013 RES 25 compliance. NSPI's evidence confirms that its actions and those of its affiliates have 26 preserved the value in an otherwise f...

AI summary NSPI has completed a low-cost renewable energy project ahead of schedule and under budget, benefiting customers. The affiliate transactions associated with the project align with the Code of Conduct, which emphasizes demonstrable benefits to customers. NSPI requests approval for a $82.8 million capital expenditure and confirmation of compliance with the Code of Conduct.

Submissions - Intervenors [89] The CA argued that there was a failure on the part of NSPI to determine that the EUS contract was the best option available. He submitted: According to the evidence, EUS must have begun work by either the end...

AI summary The CA criticized NSPI for failing to properly evaluate the EUS contract, arguing that the price was not negotiated but 'picked' based on market range without sufficient analysis. NSPI did not investigate potential bid reductions from other bidders or verify if the EUS price included markups by subcontractors.

on of a special protection system at 51V-Tremont, the installation of communications infrastructure and all the associated protection and control modifications for the above. [Exhibit N-1, pp. 21-22] [121] The scope of work for the EUS con...

AI summary The document outlines the scope of work for the EUS construction contract, which includes project management, transmission line clearances, earthwork, wind turbine foundations, and substation work. It also references an economic analysis of the DWP, comparing its costs to a 2008 PPA with SkyPower, showing a positive NPV and lower levelized energy costs.

[130] NSPI, in its response to Undertaking U-13, noted that by using the PPA incremental energy rate and its application assumptions, the NPV of the DWP will decrease to $3.7 million. However, this does not take into account the revised co...

AI summary NSPI argues that using revised construction and O&M costs, along with the P50 production level from the Garrad Hassan report, results in a higher NPV and lower levelized energy cost for the DWP compared to the PPA. This analysis supports the Company's position that the project is more financially viable than previously estimated.