Topic:"Financing Alternatives" in M12619

REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2026 ACE Plan Appendix D Page 8 of 179 New Updates – FIN • FINs often take more time to process than other capital applications, due to required final costing activities. • In particular, undersp...

AI summary The 2026 ACE Plan Appendix D discusses challenges in processing FINs, particularly underspent ones, due to delays in final costing and unused contingency. It recommends adjusting the underspend threshold and extending the timeline for filing to improve regulatory efficiency.

and actual spend is less than $1 million threshold, then no Routine ATO application for the specific sub-routine. Final Cost Application (FIN) 33 of 54 51 of 113 Substantive Amended underspend threshold from -5%/-$250,000 to - Requirements...

AI summary The document outlines adjustments to the Final Cost Application (FIN) process, including changes to the underspend threshold and timeline for filing. It also details minor edits to the Thermal section and Appendix A of the Nova Scotia Power Routine Program. These updates are part of the 2026 Annual Capital Expenditure (ACE) Plan.

2026 ACE Plan Appendix D Page 19 of 179 Nova ScoƟa Power Inc. Capital Planning & Capital Expenditure JusƟficaƟon Criteria Summary Document NPCC Emergency Opera on Criteria A-3, is not considered a Special Protec on System. Conven onally sw...

AI summary This document outlines Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s capital planning and capital expenditure justification criteria. It defines the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) as the sum of upfront capital costs and operating expenses over an asset's useful life. It also explains Unforeseen and Unbudgeted (U&U) capital items, which are not included in prior or current ACE Plans. The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) is used in the Economic Analysis Model (EAM) to assess the Net Present Value (NPV) of capital projects.

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.

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.

12 Request IR-20: 13 14 With respect to project C0080252 (Intelligent Asset Data Capture & Integration Platform): 15 16 a) Please provide a forecast of future costs to maintain and develop this platform. If no such 17 forecast is available...

AI summary The document requests Nova Scotia Power to provide details on the Intelligent Asset Data Capture & Integration Platform, including future costs, the federal funding agreement, potential risks, and clarification on a reference to 'ECC Renewable Dispatch Data.'

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.