Topic:"Energy Efficiency Budgets" in M12619

D REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2026 ACE Plan CONFIDENTIAL (Attachments Only) 1 6.0 GENERATION 2 3 Generation capital includes replacements, refurbishments and additions to NS Power’s Thermal, 4 Hydro, Wind, Combustion Turbin...

AI summary The 2026 ACE Plan discusses NS Power's capital investment in generation, highlighting increases due to major thermal outages and hydro dam safety projects, aligning with the updated unit missions of the legacy thermal fleet as outlined in the 10 Year System Outlook filing.

$171.9 $150.0 $116.8 $108.1 $100.0 $50.0 $0.0 5 Yr 2025 F as 2026 B 2027 F 2028 F 2029 F 2030 F Average of Q3 2021-2025 13 14 F = Forecast, B = Budget in above figure 15 16 Figure 20 provides a breakdown of the 2026 transmission investment...

AI summary The 2026 ACE Plan outlines transmission investment allocations, with a focus on sustaining and regulatory/compliance-related expenditures, including ECEI, right-of-way widening, and other initiatives, with figures provided in millions of dollars.

404,118 58,444 462,562 Total Distribution Right-of-Way Widening 13,223,182 Note: Totals may be slightly off due to rounding. 1 2 Pursuant to CI 49611 - New Distribution Rights-of-Way Phase I, submitted to the Board on 3 November 1, 2016, L...

AI summary The document discusses NS Power's response to Post-Tropical Storm Arthur, including recommendations for managing overgrown distribution rights-of-way and the Board's direction to explore innovative financing options. It references a 2016 ACE Plan and a 2015 Board decision.

REMOVED) REDACTED 2026 ACE Plan C0068898 Page 1 of 5 CI Number: C0068898 Title: TUC1 IP LP Last Stage Blade Replacement Start Date: 2025/05 In-Service Date: 2026/06 Final Cost Date: 2026/12 Function: Steam Forecast Amount: $5,215,861 DESCR...

AI summary This project involves the replacement of L-0 blades on the Tufts Cove Unit 1 turbines to ensure safe and reliable operation. The blades are subject to erosion and fatigue, and the project is justified under the Thermal Equipment Refurbishment/Replacement sub-criteria. The estimated cost is $5,215,861, with a projected in-service date of 2026/06.

NTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) REDACTED 2026 ACE Plan C0080134 Attachment 2 Page 2 of 4 PROPOSED WORK SCOPE: Crew Mobilization/Demobilization A base crew of employees will be required to mobilize tools and equipment at the Tufts Cove Generatin...

AI summary The proposed work scope for the Tufts Cove Generating Station includes crew mobilization, coating removal using a water blast and capture system, and concrete repairs. The process involves environmental training and systematic removal of coatings to expose bare concrete for assessment.

of items quoted herein is excluded from the pricing offered. Equipment will be designed and fabricated in a manner to allow for the most economic shipping method and efficient assembly of equipment. Pricing does NOT include: • Civil Engine...

AI summary The document outlines the pricing exclusions for equipment, specifying that civil engineering, electrical components, installation, and other related costs are not included. It also provides a preliminary delivery schedule, including timelines for approval drawings and equipment readiness.

black start capability, 10-minute reserve, Volt-Ampere Reactive support and additional firm energy capacity to the NS Power electrical system. The unit was originally commissioned by NS Power in 1976 Summary of Related CIs +/- 2 years: Pur...

AI summary The document discusses the refurbishment of a gas turbine at Burnside to maintain essential ancillary services, citing wear and damage identified in a 2025 borescope inspection. The project is justified based on thermal criteria and equipment replacement needs to prevent unplanned outages and ensure system reliability.

Project Cost Estimate Input Checklist and Maturity Matrix ECC Renewable Dispatch Data Required fields: Estimate Classification Project Name: Intelligent Asset Data Capture & Integration Platform Started or Preliminary Class 5 Class 4 Class...

AI summary The document outlines a project cost estimate input checklist and maturity matrix for the 'Intelligent Asset Data Capture & Integration Platform' project. It includes sections on project scope, location, requirements, technology selection, and planning, with maturity levels and required fields indicated.

279,271 $ 1,279,271 $ 1,307,910 Approved Transmission 51975 5P Mobile Substation Replacement 2018 ACE Plan 2018 ACE Plan $ 4,829,458 $ 4,829,458 $ 2,970,055 Awaiting Approval Transmission 51956 6P Mobile Substation Rewind U&U U&U Q3 2017 -...

AI summary The document presents a table containing various capital expenditure items related to transmission, distribution, and generation projects, including their approval status, associated costs, and planning details. These items are tied to different ACE Plans and include projects such as mobile substation replacements, advanced metering infrastructure, and facility repairs.

7 Approved Transmission C0052055 2023/2024 Transmission Right-of-Way Widening 69kV P&A OTQ - December 5, 2022 $ - $ 5,332,315 $ 4,826,689 Approved Distribution C0052056 New Distribution Rights-of-Way Phase 8 P&A OTQ - December 5, 2022 $ -...

AI summary The document lists several approved capital expenditures related to transmission, distribution, and generation in Nova Scotia, including project names, approval dates, and associated costs. These projects are part of the 2023 ACE Plan and other initiatives, with some costs related to unbundled usage and purchases.

2024 ACE Plan $ 15,722,669 $ 15,722,669 $ 9,787,743 Approved General Plant C0047277 IT - GIS Utility Network Upgrade 2024 ACE Plan 2024 ACE Plan $ 6,175,230 $ 6,175,230 $ 3,336,285 Approved Generation C0049013 HYD - Lower Great Brook Log H...

AI summary The text presents a table with financial details related to the 2024 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan, including approved projects, their respective categories, cost estimates, and other financial figures.

t 2024 ACE Plan 2024 ACE Plan $ 1,032,911 $ 1,032,911 $ 1,485,549 Approved Transmission C0061883 129H - Kearney Lake Substation Rebuild 2024 ACE Plan 2024 ACE Plan $ 1,017,322 $ 1,017,322 $ 53,949 Approved General Plant C0054755 IT - Conne...

AI summary The text presents a table of capital expenditures under the 2024 ACE Plan, including project approvals, deferrals, and pending approvals, with details on costs and timelines for various infrastructure and IT projects.

ACE Plan Reference Submission or Status Category CI Number Title Submission/Date ACE Amount Actual Spend FIN Submission Date FIN Amount Variance (or U&U and P&A) Approved Amount Approved Generation C0059283 LIN2 PE 2023/2024 Winter Capacit...

AI summary The table presents information on approved capital expenditures (ACE) in Nova Scotia, including project titles, categories, CI numbers, submission dates, approved amounts, actual spend, and variances. Projects include winter capacity requirements, substation upgrades, and IT infrastructure improvements.

2026 ACE Plan Appendix D Page 20 of 179 Nova ScoƟa Power Inc. Capital Planning & Capital Expenditure JusƟficaƟon Criteria Summary Document NERC North American Electric Reliability Corpora on NPCC Northeast Power Coordina ng Council NPV Net...

AI summary This document outlines Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan and includes references to regulatory bodies and financial criteria used for capital planning and expenditure justification. It also references a 1995 ACE Plan decision by the Nova Scotia Energy Board.

conomics (based on payback period, and revenue requirement); requirement to serve. Month DD, YYYY Page 13 of 54 Date: December 12, 2025 Page 478 of 782 REDACTED REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2026 ACE Plan Appendix D Page 26 o...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. evaluates technically justified IT projects based on customer impact, financial impact, compliance with regulations, and operational sustainability. The capital program includes essential projects for health, safety, regulatory compliance, service delivery, and risk mitigation. Projects improving customer reliability are assessed based on performance metrics like SAIDI, SAIFI, and CAIDI.

infla on as an escalator will be more closely examined and discussed with stakeholders. Month DD, YYYY Page 19 of 54 Date: December 12, 2025 Page 484 of 782 REDACTED REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2026 ACE Plan Appendix D Page...

AI summary The document discusses the use of an economic analysis model (EAM) for capital expenditure justification, highlighting its simplicity, consistency, and ability to provide immediate economic insights. It also mentions limitations, such as the lack of monthly cash flow entry, and the inclusion of sensitivity analyses to test variances in capital spend and project timing.

CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 necessary to account for the potential additional costs associated with potential, necessary 1.9 X Winding Voltage 13.2 kV 13.2 1.10 X Winding Connection Wye-gnd Wye-gnd 1.11 X Winding BIL Line End 95 kV 95...

AI summary The text provides technical specifications and compliance details for a transformer, including voltage, winding connections, losses, and adherence to industry standards. It includes cost estimates for load and no-load losses, as well as details about the load tap changer and noise ratings.

2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan (NSEB M12619) NSPI Responses to Consumer Advocate Information Requests 1 Request IR-23: 25 (e) Yes, NS Power does believe that creating distance between the treeline edge and power 26 lines will c...

AI summary NSPI responds to information requests regarding the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan. It discusses the effectiveness of vegetation management in reducing outages, the coding of outage events, and the use of frontline employee data for decision-making.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL ACE 2026 D004 ($) D061 ($) D062 ($) Total 2025 Q3 Forecast Pre-Overheads 14,994,038 27,706,072 9,782,173 Inflation at 1.8% 269,893 498,709 176,079 Administrative Overheads 4,020,005 7,858,317 2,369,819 Total Budget 19,283,...

AI summary The document presents a budget forecast for ACE 2026, including pre-overheads, inflation adjustments, and administrative overheads, resulting in a total budget of $19,283,936 for D004, $36,063,099 for D061, and $12,328,071 for D062.

2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan (NSEB M12619) NSPI Responses to NSEB Information Requests 1 Request IR-167: 5 continue to retain Lingan 2 to maintain planning reserve margin until new firm generation 6 resources come online.1 Ac...

AI summary NSPI outlines its 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan, detailing the retention of Lingan 2 in cold reserve to maintain system reliability until new generation resources come online. It includes planned sustaining capital investments for 2026 and 2027 to ensure Lingan 2 remains operational during periods of system constraint and high fuel costs.

Transactions per labor hour provides an appropriate metric to measuring the efficiency between the new and old WAM systems. Non-productive labor hours, such as vacation, training, sick time, holidays, and storm response, have been excluded...

AI summary The document discusses the efficiency gains from implementing the new WAM Phase 2 systems by comparing transaction per labor hour metrics between 2021-2022 and 2024. Non-productive hours were excluded, and benefits were calculated using a blended IBEW Collective Agreement rate. 2023 data was excluded due to the use of both systems and a hypercare period.

material concerns regarding the fiscal capacity of ratepayers to absorb such aggressive asset loading without a corresponding expansion of physical system benefits. [DOE Closing Submissions, pp. 3-4] [165] The Board is also concerned about...

AI summary The document discusses concerns about the impact of increased capital spending on ratepayers, noting that NS Power has faced challenges in transitioning from coal-based generation to renewable energy sources. This transition, driven by decarbonization goals set under the Electricity Act, has been costly and has placed additional stress on existing coal plants.

boration to support a transparent, efficient, and fair transition to an lESO-administered electricity system. [Emphasis in original] [Letter from the Office of the Minister of Energy, April 15, 2026] [203] The Board notes there were no pro...

AI summary The document discusses NS Power's updated Synchronous Condenser project with a $365 million cost, an increase from the original estimate due to a scope change involving nine condensers instead of four. This change was linked to additional planned wind farms beyond the Rate Based Procurement. The need for coordination between the IESO Nova Scotia, NS Power, and provincial policy directives was emphasized.

ents. + - 1. If not confirmed, please explain. Page 636: in compiling NS Power’s Mersey NPV analysis, the Company used an annual average MHS production of 190,000 MWh based on 2015 to 2024 data. 1. Please provide the annual MHS annual prod...

AI summary The document requests clarification on the Mersey Hydroelectric Station (MHS) annual production data used in NS Power’s NPV analysis and seeks explanations regarding redevelopment costs, including timing, inclusion of stakeholder engagement, and partial decommissioning costs.

rectly reflects the intention of the CEJC? Refer the Application, Page 137 of 782, Line 13-19, Section 11.4 Quick Reference Sheet, sub-section entitled “2026 O/H Rates” reproduced in the table below: 2026 O/H Rates 1. Does the reference to...

AI summary The text raises questions about the interpretation of 'PP Regular' and 'Regular' O/H Rates in NS Power's accounting policies, the disparity between Hydro and PP Regular O/H Rates, and opportunities for reducing these rates. It also inquires about the increase in Steam projects in 2026 and references a presentation by NS Power at the Distributech event.

ubmittal, CI# 49595 HYD – TUS 1 Overhaul. 1. How does this project connect or interact with the ongoing Tusket project, which is currently before the Board as an Application to Overspend in M10197? Please refer to the Application Page 35 o...

AI summary The document outlines questions regarding the connection between the Tusket project and previous applications, the status of customer surveys on Value of Lost Load (VoLL), and the evaluation of customer-centric metrics by NS Power. It references specific pages and figures in the application for further details.

re 42: Illustration of Targeted NS Power Transmission Projects Planned for 2026 1. L-6536 appears to extend into New Brunswick. Please confirm if that is the case and, if it is, what is the reason. 1. M12619, Exhibit N-1, NS Power’s Applic...

AI summary The document references a request regarding the L-6536 transmission line extending into New Brunswick and provides several citations to NS Power’s 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan application, including sections related to project approvals and cost justification criteria.

Request IR-2: For each generation project included in the ACE 2026 having project total $5M and above, please provide: a) The primary purpose of the project (e.g., life-extension, reliability, compliance, capacity, energy, operational flex...

AI summary Request IR-2 asks for detailed information on generation projects in the ACE 2026 with a total cost of $5M or more, including their purpose, impact on asset life, LCOE, comparison with alternatives, planning framework assessment, and effects on rate base and revenue requirements.

ghts; and 4. External factors driving costs, including supply chain issues, shifts in the regular/overtime labour breakdown due to other utility programs. 2. In the referenced RIR, NS Power stated: NS Power has data on single-family and mu...

AI summary The text discusses NS Power's data tracking challenges, specifically regarding residential additions and internal work orders. It requests information on changes to work orders since 2025, updates on a continuous improvement initiative, and plans for future system upgrades.

Generation Projects - The Generation portfolio demonstrates repeated instances where projects originally scoped as - component replacement or targeted refurbishment initiatives evolved into materially larger capital - programs. - TUC Shore...

AI summary The Generation Projects section highlights significant cost escalations in several Nova Scotia Power initiatives, indicating major scope changes from initial plans. Projects such as TUC Shoreline Sheetpile Refurbishment and HYD Marshall Falls Dam Refurbishment saw increases of over 1490% and 114%, respectively, raising concerns about project management and initial cost forecasting.

dditional stress on these assets. Battery storage was mandated by legislation and might help to alleviate the latter situation, but this option is also very expensive from a capital cost perspective. [166] The cost of climate change itself...

AI summary The text discusses the impact of climate change on NS Power's capital spending, including the stress on physical assets from increasing wind gusts and the need for costly battery storage. It also addresses the financial implications of meeting decarbonization objectives, such as fast-acting generation and renewable procurement, and the potential costs passed on to ratepayers.

NS POWER PANEL 319 Cr-ex, (Mahody) 1 this project. And the question I wanted to focus in on is 2 BY MR. MAHODY: 3 Witness panel, I'm headed to the Q. 4 Pennsylvania breaker issue. 5 If we could call up N-1, page 402, 6 please. 7 And so you...

AI summary The text references a regulatory proceeding involving Nova Scotia Power, focusing on the Pennsylvania breaker issue and the determination of risk levels associated with circuit breakers. It includes references to specific pages and Board IR-126.

NS POWER PANEL 537 Questions, (Chair) 1 You know, our primary concern and 2 focus is to ensure there's adequate capacity on the 3 system. As the utility, we want to make sure the lights 4 stay on. So we would certainly not retire a unit or...

AI summary The discussion focuses on NS Power's concerns about maintaining adequate system capacity and retiring coal units by 2030. The utility emphasizes the importance of fuel switching and the potential impact of federal and provincial discussions on coal use beyond 2030. There is also mention of the need to avoid stranded capital if coal conversions are not necessary.