Topic/Matter Intersection

Topic:"Power Infrastructure" in M12451

Matter: Nova Scotia Power Inc. - 2026 General Rate Application (GRA)
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N-52026-2027 GRA Appendix 1-6 - Redacted 2 passages
2026-2027 GRA Direct Evidence Appendix 1A Page 2 of 7 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) p. p. 25
2026-2027 GRA Direct Evidence Appendix 1A Page 2 of 7 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) OP-01 NS Power / Emera Regulated Annual Reports Attachment 1 – NS Power 2024 Q3 MD&A Attachment 2 – NS Power 2024 Financial Statements Attach...

AI summary This document lists various attachments and evidence submitted as part of the 2026-2027 GRA Direct Evidence Appendix 1A. It includes financial reports, organizational charts, benchmarking studies, asset listings, maintenance schedules, fuel specifications, IPP contracts, reliability statistics, and presentations by analysts and bondholders.

Preamble p. p. 56
3) Chemical 4) Civil Structures 5) Combustion Turbines 6) Dam Structures 7) Distribution 8) Electrical 9) Heat Exchangers 10) Hydro Mechanical 11) Instrumentation & Controls 12) Ash Residue 13) Rotating Equipment 14) Turbines & Generators...

AI summary The text lists various categories and systems relevant to infrastructure and energy operations, including chemical, civil structures, combustion turbines, distribution, electrical systems, hydro, mechanical, instrumentation, and others related to power generation and transmission.

N-62026-2027 GRA Appendix 7A-E - Redacted 1 passage
(in Thousands of $) p. p. 30
(in Thousands of $) 2024 Compliance 2026 Forecast vs 2024 2026 Forecast vs 2024 2026 Forecast vs 2025 2027 Forecast vs 2026 Energy Delivery 2020 Forecast Forecast Actual Compliance Control Center 12,706 8,522 9,361 7,577 Overview 2026 Fore...

AI summary The document presents a financial table outlining compliance and forecast figures for the Energy Delivery Control Center from 2024 to 2027, including budget and forecast comparisons. The Control Center manages operations and resources for the provincial grid's power generation and transmission.

N-72026-2027 GRA Appendix 8A-G -Depreciation Study - Redacted 11 passages
Section 130
T - EV CHARGERS 15 - S3 0 987,094 158,436 828,658 71,330 7.23 11.6 363.20 ENERGY STORAGE EQUIPMENT - DISTRIBUTED SOLAR 25 - S3 0 1,123,202 64,625 1,058,577 48,536 4.32 21.8 363.30 ENERGY STORAGE EQUIPMENT - BATTERIES 10 - S3 0 1,261,438 20...

AI summary The text presents a table with various categories of energy-related equipment and infrastructure, including EV chargers, energy storage equipment, poles, towers, overhead conductors, underground conduit, and underground conductors. It lists quantities, costs, and other metrics for each category.

Section 889
11,381,467 3,441,318 2,999,923 7,280 82 included above 3,520,000 4,329,600 6,961,318 BLACK RIVER White Rock Main Dam unknown Headpond 39 200 140 unknown 74 274 11.9 61.0 101 1 5,142,345 1,253,909 1,313,265 15,415 55 included above 4,400,00...

AI summary The text contains numerical data related to various infrastructure components, including dam and penstock details, along with financial figures such as costs and revenues. It appears to be a technical and financial summary of infrastructure projects.

Section 926
106 include above included above include above included above 164,385 included above MERSEY Lower Great Brook Right Wing Dam Concrete Headpond 11 365 131 128 365 3.4 120 1 include above included above include above included above 164,385 i...

AI summary The text contains data related to infrastructure components, including a dam and penstock units at the Lower Great Brook site, with details such as material type, location, and capacity, though much of the data is marked as 'include above' or 'included above'.

Section 929
60 3 include above included above include above included above 164,385 included above MERSEY Deep Brook Penstock Unit 1 N include above included above include above included above included above MERSEY Deep Brook Penstock Unit 2 N include...

AI summary The text appears to be a table containing information about infrastructure assets, including details about penstock units and dams, with numerical data such as capacity, costs, and other metrics. The data includes entries for MERSEY and Deep Brook Penstock Unit 1 and 2, as well as Cowie Falls Left Wing Dam.

Section 993
1 3,560,625 3,560,625 4,379,569 included above 2,109,375 included above 5,670,000 TUSKET Great Barren Lake Dam and spillway None (Earthfill) Storage 18.8 1,050 138 134 140 130.2 1,190 5.7 119 1 4,747,500 4,747,500 5,839,425 100,320 include...

AI summary The text presents numerical data related to infrastructure projects, including dam and spillway details, costs, and capacities. The data includes figures for TUSKET projects such as Great Barren Lake Dam, Mink Lake Dam/Spillway, and Penstock Unit 1, with information on storage, cost, and other metrics.

Section 1198
Site number Location Cost July 2024 1 Lingan Thermal Generating Station 48,429,000 2 Point Aconi Thermal Generating Station 27,615,000 3 Point Tupper Thermal Generating Station 30,354,000 4 Trenton Thermal Generating Station 39,207,000 5 T...

AI summary The text provides a list of infrastructure projects in Nova Scotia with their respective locations and costs as of July 2024, including thermal generating stations, gas turbines, and transportation and railway facilities.

Section 1293
ed with Production Plant) $ . 27 Oil/Gas Supply Structures - Remove to Grade Level $ . 300's BOILERS AND AUXILIARIES: 33 Boiler Plant - Removals $ . 34 Boiler Instruments and Control Removals . . $ 35 Fuel Handling Systems Removals $ 36 Bo...

AI summary The document outlines various removal and decommissioning activities related to production plants, boilers, turbines, and electrical systems, including items such as boiler plant removals, fuel handling systems, and environmental systems.

Section 1392
l Cable Systems 575 Power Cable Systems 58 ELECTRICAL CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION 38,789 580 General Electrical Controls 14,547 581 Communications 4,557 582 Supervisory and Telemetering System (SCADA) 2,734 583 Fire detection and Safety Syst...

AI summary The text includes a list of power cable systems and electrical control and communication costs, followed by a redacted section from a document related to the 2026-2027 GRA Direct Evidence Appendix 8D.

Section 1440
na 568 Generator Output System 18,227 57 AUXILIARY SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT REMOVALS 91,133 (IF NOT COVERED ELSEWHERE) 570 General 91,133 571 Lighting line 158 572 Grounding (All Buildings, Tanks and Stacks) line 211 573 Cable Tray and Condui...

AI summary The text includes a line item for 'Generator Output System' with a value of 18,227 and a section on 'Auxiliary Systems and Equipment Removals' with a total of 91,133, including subcategories such as lighting, grounding, cable tray, and control and power cable systems. The document is part of an estimate for Tufts Cove Generating Station.

Section 1464
369 Coal Mill lnerting System (Steam and CO2) 37 ASH AND WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS REMOVALS does not apply to this site 370 General 371 Unit Ash Handling System (may include Magnesium Hydroxide Injection) 372 Station Ash Handling System 373...

AI summary The text outlines various systems and components related to coal mill inerting, ash handling, wastewater treatment, environmental systems, and turbine-generator removals at a site, with specific details on costs and applicable systems.

Section 1797
RAILS AND BRIDGES 60 - S3 0 344,183 110,123 234,060 6,260 1.82 37.4 TOTAL TRANSMISSION PLANT 1,254,616,801 513,076,344 971,188,679 33,825,592 2.70

AI summary The text presents numerical data related to rail and bridge costs and total transmission plant expenses, including figures such as 344,183, 110,123, and 234,060, along with percentages and other metrics.

N-82026-2027 GRA Appendix 9-13 2 passages
UARB APPROVAL SHEET p. p. 8
UARB APPROVAL SHEET Project Title: Separate L8004/L7005 on Canso Crossing Double Circuit Tower (DCT)

AI summary The document outlines a project titled 'Separate L8004/L7005 on Canso Crossing Double Circuit Tower (DCT)' under the UARB approval process, indicating a regulatory proceeding related to infrastructure planning and power infrastructure.

Why do this project now? p. p. 14
Why do this project now? This project was completed in advance of the Maritime Link Project to eliminate the thermal overload constraints as identified. To complete this work, transmissionline outages were taken that were coordinated with...

AI summary This project was completed in 2018 to eliminate thermal overload constraints before the Maritime Link Project. Transmission line outages were coordinated with system constraints and the shutdown of the Trenton Generation plant. Energy from the Maritime Link is now being received by NS Power.

N-92026-2027 GRA Appendix 12 A-C - Cost of Service Study Process - Redacted 2 passages
NON-CONFIDENTIAL p. p. 74
NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 2 (b) NS Power uses either hybrid or bulk power substations to step power down from a primary 3 transmission voltage of either 138 kV or 69 kV to a secondary distribution voltage of 25 4 kV, 12.5 kV or 4.2 kV. NS Power a...

AI summary The document describes the use of hybrid and bulk power substations by NS Power to step down voltage from 138 kV or 69 kV to lower distribution voltages. It also mentions the use of delta tertiary windings in some substations for contingency power supply and the lack of explicit sub-functionalization of substations in the COSS, with a 3:1 investment ratio between EHV and HV levels.

Overall Results p. pp. 185-186
Overall Results Network Segment Peak Power (delivered by component) (MW) Annual Energy (delivered by component) (GW-h) Power Loss at Peak (MW) Power Loss at Peak (% of total) Annual Energy Loss (GW-h) Annual Energy Loss (% of total) Annual...

AI summary The table presents overall results for different network segments, including power and energy delivery metrics, power loss at peak, and annual energy loss percentages. Transmission and distribution segments show varying levels of loss, with transmission having the highest power loss percentage.

N-132026-2027 GRA OE-01-13 - Redacted 2 passages
NOVA SCOTIA POWERPeriod: MONTH-YearSubmitted: Date p. p. 152
NOVA SCOTIA POWERPeriod: MONTH-YearSubmitted: Date JAN- 16 FEB -16 MAR -16 APR -16 MAY -16 JUN- 16 JUL- 16 AUG -16 SEP- 16 OCT- 16 NOV -16 DEC -16 Total 109- Melf ord 081- Harb oursi de Bi omas s 264- Hillis ide B derie oular 150- Gaet z B...

AI summary The document presents a table listing various energy-related projects and locations in Nova Scotia, likely related to energy generation or infrastructure, with columns for each month from January to December and a total column.

Generation and Purchased Power Statistics p. p. 28
Generation and Purchased Power Statistics Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Current period Year-to-date Prior period Year-to-date Budget Year-to-date LM6000 (Tufts Cove #6) Gross Station Service Net Total...

AI summary The document presents a table with generation and purchased power statistics across four quarters, including actual and budgeted figures for various power sources and system requirements. The table includes categories such as gross generation, station service, net generation, purchases, imports, and system requirements.

N-142026-2027 GRA OP 01-15 - Redacted 3 passages
South Canoe Wind Farm p. p. 196
South Canoe Wind Farm km of Line Voltage Transmission 1,634 69 kV 1,889 138 kV 1,242 230 kV 491 345 kV 5,256 2026-2027 GRA OP-04 Attachment 1 Page 3 of 3 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) km of Line Voltage Distribution 11,909 25...

AI summary The document provides details about the South Canoe Wind Farm, including the length and voltage of transmission and distribution lines, as well as other assets associated with the Transmission & Distribution systems managed by NS Power.

$13.2B on Grid Reliability and Modernization p. pp. 44-134
$13.2B on Grid Reliability and Modernization Transmission and distribution projects at Tampa Electric and Nova Scotia Power Generation reliability projects at Tampa Electric and Nova Scotia Power Gas infrastructure investment at Peoples Gas

AI summary The text discusses a $13.2B investment in grid reliability and modernization, including transmission and distribution projects by Tampa Electric and Nova Scotia Power, generation reliability projects by the same entities, and gas infrastructure investment by Peoples Gas.

Path to 2030 p. pp. 123-125
Path to 2030 NSPI has worked collaboratively with the Province to develop the 2030 Clean Power Plan to phase out coal and increase renewable generation to 80% of sales by 2030. The Plan is closely aligned with one of NSPI's Integrated Reso...

AI summary NSPI has developed the 2030 Clean Power Plan with the Province to phase out coal and increase renewable generation to 80% of sales by 2030. The plan includes investments in wind, solar, battery storage, and a 345kV reliability tie with New Brunswick, supported by federal funding and lower cost debt. However, the development of the Atlantic Loop has been paused due to supply chain challenges and the 2030 timeline.

N-172026-2027 GRA SR-01-SR-04 - Redacted 1 passage
Unmetered Service Rates: Miscellaneous Lighting & Small Loads
shy Hill Bus 0.62 0.62 LINES: Lingan - Victoria Junction 0.97 2.22 3.19 Upgrade 230 kV Lingan to Port Hastings 0.22 0.22 ROW Lingan - Victoria Junction 0.66 0.66 Onslow - Port Hastings 4.64 4.64 ROW Trenton - Port Hastings 0.89 0.89 Upgrad...

AI summary The text outlines various line and ROW (Right of Way) projects with associated costs, including upgrades to 230 kV lines and other infrastructure improvements across different locations in Nova Scotia.

N-23NSPI (Doane Grant Thornton) RIR 1-93 - Redacted 1 passage
NON-CONFIDENTIAL p. p. 43
NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 resources are required for execution of the $1.3B Five-Year Reliability Plan and additional 2 substations construction due to load growth. 3 4 The 2024 compliance included the following resources compared to 2026 forecas...

AI summary The document discusses the need for resources to execute the $1.3B Five-Year Reliability Plan and the construction of two additional substations due to load growth. It also mentions the 2024 compliance resources in comparison to the 2026 forecast.

N-24NSPI (ECC) RIR 1-41 4 passages
ACCOUNT 359.00 ROADS, TRAILS AND BRIDGES p. p. 180
ACCOUNT 359.00 ROADS, TRAILS AND BRIDGES AVG AGE RET 13.8 PLACEMENT BAND 1938-2023 001 EXPERIENCE ANALYSIS EXPERIENCE BAND 1957-2023 AGE AT BEGIN OF INTERVAL EXPOSURES AT BEGINNING OF AGE INTERVAL RETIREMENTS DURING AGE INTERVAL RETMT RATI...

AI summary This document presents an experience analysis table for Account 359.00, which covers roads, trails, and bridges. It details exposure data, retirements, survival ratios, and percentages across various age intervals. The table is part of a 2026-2027 General Rate Application (GRA) attachment.

Preamble p. pp. 180-190
NOVA SCOTIA POWER, INC. ACCOUNT 362.10 SCADA EQUIPMENT SUMMARY OF CURVE FITTING RESULTS - PCT SURV BALANCED AREAS PLACEMENT BAND 1996-2023 001 EXPERIENCE BAND 2009-2023 SURVIVOR RESID RANGE OF SURVIVOR RESID RANGE OF CURVE MEAS FIT CURVE M...

AI summary The document provides a summary of curve fitting results for SCADA equipment under Account 362.10, focusing on survivor residue ranges and curve measurement fit between 1996 and 2023, with a specific segment between 85.0 and 15.0 percent surviving.

Notes: p. pp. 180-190
Notes: - Five largest buildings - o Lower Water Street HQ - o Lakeside - o Sackville - o Ragged Lake ECC - o Ragged Lake MCC - Are there any locations/offices/service centers that NSPI needs to vacate because it's in a growing area and it'...

AI summary The text outlines NSPI's need for additional space due to growth and remote work impacts, including potential expansions at Lakeside and Sackville. It also mentions infrastructure needs such as mechanical cooling, HVAC upgrades, and road and bridge maintenance. A meeting with Robert Doiron on 6/25/2024 is noted.

KEY FINDINGS p. pp. 9-10
KEY FINDINGS Based on the common themes observed, the following are the key guiding principles to inform the Action Plan and Roadmap Items: - Variable renewable capacity additions are required to meet the 2030 targets. Up to 1500MW of addi...

AI summary Key findings emphasize the need for 1500MW of additional wind capacity and 200MW of solar capacity by 2030. Battery storage, firm capacity, and synchronous condensers are critical for system reliability. The Atlantic Loop project is highlighted as beneficial for reducing costs and emissions, requiring government support. NS Power has updated its 2020 IRP Action Plan and Roadmap based on 2023 modeling.

N-27NSPI (NSEB) RIR 1-152 - Redacted (settlement agreement attached at IR-1) 4 passages
GRA Element Settlement Terms p. p. 17
Appendix "A" GRA Element Settlement Terms 357.00 358.00 359.00 UNDERGROUND CONDUIT UNDERGROUND CONDUCTORS AND DEVICES ROADS, TRAILS AND BRIDGES 65 - S3 45 - S3 60 - S3 0 (10) 0 1,736,139 7,345,546 344,183 611,263 853,459 110,123 1,124,876...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of settlement terms for various infrastructure elements including underground conduit, transmission plant, distribution plant, and station equipment, with associated costs, revenues, and percentages. This data is presented in a tabular format for clarity and reference.

1 Figure 8 – Project Accountabilities Matrix p. p. 134
1 Figure 8 – Project Accountabilities Matrix 2030 Projects Accountability NS Power Key Action Items NS Government Key Action Items Partner Key Action Items including required connection to competitive authorizations. Salisbury, NB. procure...

AI summary The document outlines project accountabilities for 2030 initiatives, including Fast-Acting Generation, Ocheranon, and Fuel Conversions. NS Power is responsible for procuring and financing projects through a utility-regulated model, while the NS Government is tasked with ensuring coordinated reviews and federal support. NSIESO is involved in procuring fast-acting generation resources and completing interconnection studies.

1 5.0 STORM HARDENING – TARGETED EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENTS AND 2 UPGRADES 3 4 2024-2029 Forecast Investment: $916 million 5 Forecasted Performance Standards SAIDI Reduction: 0.13 to 0.24 hours 6 7 NS Power's Storm Hardening - Targeted Equipment Replacements and Upgrades Program is 8 designed to strengthen the power system and enhance its ability to provide reliable service across 9 a range of operating conditions, including periods of adverse weather. By focusing on the highest-10 risk assets and areas, this program implements targeted measures to improve resilience, reduce 11 unplanned outages, and ensure the system can adapt to evolving challenges (e.g. worsening 12 weather conditions). This program includes the following areas of focus, further detailed below: 13 14 • Distribution System Equipment Upgrades and Replacements, 15 • Transmission System Upgrades and Replacements, and 16 • Substation Upgrades and Replacements. 17 18 5.1 Distribution System Equipment Upgrades and Replacements 19 20 2024-2029 Forecast Investment: $487 million 21 22 This program is focused on modernizing and enhancing NS Power's distribution system to 23 improve reliability and resilience, meet growing demand, and ensure compliance with evolving 24 regulations. Key initiatives include replacing aging infrastructure (e.g. hydraulic reclosers, 25 conductors, step-down transformers), relocating equipment and infrastructure (e.g. relocating lines 26 to roadside locations for better accessibility), and installing advanced protective devices like 27 reclosers and trip savers to minimize outages. Investments under this program also include 28 upgrades to underground infrastructure, upgrading equipment to support load growth in high- p. p. 9
1 5.0 STORM HARDENING – TARGETED EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENTS AND 2 UPGRADES 3 4 2024-2029 Forecast Investment: $916 million 5 Forecasted Performance Standards SAIDI Reduction: 0.13 to 0.24 hours 6 7 NS Power's Storm Hardening - Targeted Equipme...

AI summary NS Power's Storm Hardening Program aims to improve the reliability and resilience of the power system through targeted equipment replacements and upgrades, with a forecast investment of $916 million from 2024 to 2029. The program focuses on distribution, transmission, and substation upgrades to reduce unplanned outages and adapt to worsening weather conditions.

20 5.3 Substation Upgrades and Replacements p. p. 16
20 5.3 Substation Upgrades and Replacements 21 22 2025-2029 Forecast Investment: $233 million 23 - 24 This program supports a range of initiatives to replace existing substation assets such as - 25 transformers, breakers and switches. Addi...

AI summary The document outlines a $233 million investment plan for substation upgrades and replacements between 2025 and 2029, including the replacement of transformers in Nictaux, Springhill, Mahone Bay, and Dartmouth, as well as enhancements at the Middlefield substation.

N-31NSPI (ECC) IR 1 to 41 - REFILED 2 passages
Point Tupper: p. p. 91
Point Tupper: - Pt. Tupper Unit 1 & 2; Unit 1 81MW, in-service in 1969, out of service / retired in place in 1987. Unit 2 – 150 MW. Built in 1973, oil was energy source originally. Converted to coal in 1987. - Point Tupper is getting conve...

AI summary Point Tupper Unit 1 and 2 are coal-fired power plants, with Unit 1 retired in 1987 and Unit 2 converted to coal in 1987. Unit 2 is planned to be converted to natural gas by 2027, aligning with Nova Scotia's off-coal legislation by 2030.

Notes: p. p. 91
poles? - They're currently using penta although the federal government mandated they couldn't use this anymore - They have until October 2026 to fully stop using penta poles - CCA is now used - DCOI is a preservative also being used - o An...

AI summary The document discusses the use of treated and untreated wood poles, preservation methods such as CCA and DCOI, and the projected service life extensions from treatments. It also covers the types of overhead conductors used, their retirement causes, and outsourcing of transmission work by NSPI.

N-34-(viii)Exhibit DMM-8 - From NP - 2022-2023 General Rate Application - Volume 3 - 2021-05-27 3 passages
Western Newfoundland p. p. 38
Western Newfoundland Wheelers Substation St. Georges Substation Gallant Street Substation and Building Stephenville Office and Service Building Lookout Brook Hydro Plant Corner Brook – West Street Office Corner Brook – Maple Valley Buildin...

AI summary The text lists various infrastructure locations in Western Newfoundland, including substations, office buildings, and a hydro plant, likely part of a regulatory or utility proceeding related to power infrastructure.

Account No. Account Description p. pp. 40-43
Account No. Account Description HYDRO PRODUCTION 321 Roads, Trails and Bridges 323 Canals, Penstocks, Surge Tanks and Tailraces 324 Dams and Reservoirs 325 Prime Movers, Generators and Auxiliaries SUBSTATION 341 Buildings and Structures 34...

AI summary The document presents a list of account numbers and their corresponding descriptions related to infrastructure and transportation within the electricity sector, including categories such as roads, transmission lines, distribution systems, and transportation vehicles.

Section 257 p. p. 184
ACCOUNTS 365.10, 361.11 AND 361.15 - OVERHEAD SERVICES, WEATHER-PROOF COPPER CONDUCTORS, AND DUPLEX CONDUCTORS

AI summary The document references accounts 365.10, 361.11, and 361.15 related to overhead services, weather-proof copper conductors, and duplex conductors, indicating a focus on infrastructure and materials used in power distribution.

N-35Evidence - Bates White - Redacted 2 passages
1 Table 3: 2024 Actual Maritime Link Imports vs. Forecasted Imports in 2026, 2027 (GWh) 69 2 p. p. 17
1 Table 3: 2024 Actual Maritime Link Imports vs. Forecasted Imports in 2026, 2027 (GWh) 69 2 Maritime Link Product Category 2024 Actual (GWh) 2026 Forecast (GWh) 2027 Forecast (GWh) NS Base Block 1,187.3 Supplemental Block 299.0 Surplus En...

AI summary Table 3 compares actual 2024 Maritime Link imports with forecasted imports for 2026 and 2027, showing data for different product categories such as NS Base Block, Supplemental Block, and Surplus Energy, with total imports listed as 1,947.6 GWh in 2024.

Q. Please explain how renewable energy received could be lower than expected. p. p. 23
Q. Please explain how renewable energy received could be lower than expected. There are myriad ways actual renewable energy could be lower than anticipated, but we will name a few. First, as already explained, the IPP developers of the Rat...

AI summary The document explains that renewable energy received could be lower than expected due to delays and performance challenges in wind projects, lower capacity factors from existing resources, potential underperformance of the Port Hawkesbury Biomass unit, and unplanned outages on the Maritime Link due to issues at Muskrat Falls or the Labrador Island Link.

N-60M12451 LINGAN 2 winter capacity 2025-25 1 passage
Findings p. p. 0
ects like it treated projects on other generating units where projects with different scopes of work on different assets are separated, including for Trenton 5 which has a similar retirement forecast. The Board considers LIN2 to present a...

AI summary The Board acknowledges the unique circumstances surrounding the LIN2 generating unit, noting its planned retirement and the need for cold reserve capacity due to forced outages and project schedules. It directs NS Power to submit LIN2 capital improvement projects as a Winter Capacity Requirement application until further notice.

N-62Hydro Quebec Climate Plan 1 passage
CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME p. p. 103
CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME - Greater workloads will increase pressure on existing crews, making them less available for other tasks. - The costs associated with building a more robust power system are high. Tower damaged during the 1998 ice st...

AI summary The challenges include increased workloads pressuring existing crews and high costs for building a more robust power system.

N-64N-64.pdf 1 passage
1805 Land p. p. 45
1805 Land 1806 Land Rights 1808 Buildings and Fixtures 1810 Leasehold Improvements 1825 Storage Battery Equipment 6.5 Line Transformers

AI summary The text outlines various categories related to land and property, including land rights, buildings, leasehold improvements, and storage battery equipment. It also mentions a section on line transformers, indicating a focus on infrastructure and electrical systems.

N-67Response to Undertaking U-4 - Combined Redacted Only 3 passages
FOR APRIL 2026
FOR APRIL 2026 (1) MWH SALES (2) ENERGY LINE LOSSES (3) ENERGY REQUIREMENT (4) CLASS NON- COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (5) SYSTEM COINCIDENT FACTOR (6) SYSTEM COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (7) DEMAND LINE LOSSES (8) SYSTEM COIN. PEAK DMD. (KW) (9) SYSTEM C...

AI summary The document presents a table with energy sales, losses, and demand metrics for April 2026. It includes sub-totals for different categories such as shore power, generation replacement, and real-time pricing, as well as a total before export and export sales.

FOR DECEMBER 2026
FOR DECEMBER 2026 (1) MWH SALES (2) ENERGY LINE LOSSES (3) ENERGY REQUIREMENT (4) CLASS NON- COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (5) SYSTEM COINCIDENT FACTOR (6) SYSTEM COINCIDENT DMD. (KW) (7) DEMAND LINE LOSSES (8) SYSTEM COIN. PEAK DMD. (KW) (9) SYSTE...

AI summary The document presents a summary of energy sales, losses, and demand metrics for December 2026, including subtotals and totals before export. It details energy requirements, system demand factors, and losses across various categories.

EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 1 OF 3
EXHIBIT 8B PAGE 1 OF 3 (1) TOTAL (2) (3) SMALL (4) (5) GENERAL (6) SMALL (7) MEDIUM (8) LARGE (9) (10) (11) (12) ALLOCATION (11) METER INVESTCUST (12) % RESPONSIBILITY $68,109 100.00% $57,182 83.96% $3,665 5.38% $5,766 8.47% $33 0.05% $1,1...

AI summary The exhibit presents a detailed breakdown of investment costs and responsibilities across various categories, including meter investment, demand from generation and transmission plants, and distribution plant costs. Each row includes total costs, percentages of responsibility, and allocations for different segments.

N-69Response to Undertaking U-10 - Redacted 1 passage
JAMES B. YATES, P.ENG. SENIOR STRUCTURAL/CIVIL ENGINEER p. p. 132
JAMES B. YATES, P.ENG. SENIOR STRUCTURAL/CIVIL ENGINEER Department of Economic Development. - x Assessments of Port of Sheet Harbour Industrial Park wharf. - x Provision of engineering for development of the assembly yard for Strait Crossi...

AI summary James B. Yates, a senior structural/civil engineer, has extensive experience in engineering and project management for various infrastructure and offshore development projects, including work on the Confederation Bridge and offshore oil projects.

N-92Compliance Filing - Standardized Filings - Redacted 16 passages
Section 95
(1) FUEL 445,457 434,033 - - - 11,424.2 (2) PURCHASED POWER: (3) OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND 18,478 18,420 - - - 58.1 (4) BIOMASS 20,303 20,238 - - - 64.1 (5) MARITIME LINK 198,664 198,036 628.5 (6) WIND ENRIS 33,418 33,315 - - - 103.1 (7)...

AI summary The text presents a table with fuel and power production costs, including figures for purchased power, biomass, wind, and imports, along with associated costs and credits. It includes specific line items such as 'Maritime Link' and 'Butu Capacity Credit.'

Section 133
ME POWER LOAD FOLL. ELIADC BUTU SPILL PRICING EBS RTR OATT TOTAL BTL

AI summary The text presents a table with various columns related to power, load, and energy management, including terms such as ELIADC, BUTU, SPILL, PRICING, EBS, RTR, and OATT, which are likely related to energy systems and market operations.

Section 134
(1) FUEL - - - - - - - - - - (2) PURCHASED POWER: (3) OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND - - - - - - - - - - (4) BIOMASS - - - - - - - - - - (5) MARITIME LINK - - - - - - - - - - (6) WIND ENRIS - - - - - - - - - - (7) WIND NRIS - - - - - - - - -...

AI summary The text presents a table with various categories related to fuel and power production, including purchased power, biomass, wind, and imports. It includes sections such as 'Butu Capacity Credit' and 'Thermal Operating & Maint.' but lacks numerical data or detailed explanations.

Section 290
0 0 0 0 0 0 (24) STREET LIGHTING 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (25) CUSTOMER SERVICE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EXHIBIT 6B (26) (27) TOTAL CUSTOMER 58,644 53,013 2,986 1,328 2 249 17 3 0 1 1,045 (28) (29) RETAIL (30) (31) METERS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N...

AI summary The document contains numerical data related to customer service, street lighting, and infrastructure metrics such as substations, overhead lines, and underground lines, with some entries referencing exhibits and pages.

Section 301
7 P-9 (34) DISTRIBUTION - Line Transformers 27,737 18,961 1,052 5,464 336 611 682 293 0 80 258 P-9 (35) DISTRIBUTION -Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P-9 (36) DISTRIBUTION -Meters 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P-9 (37) DISTRIBUTION PLANT - Streetli...

AI summary The text presents a table with various distribution-related line items and their associated costs, including line transformers, meters, and streetlight distribution plant, with some entries redacted and labeled as confidential. The table includes figures across multiple years and categories, such as 2026-2027 GRA Compliance Filing.

Section 507
(1) PRODUCTION PLANT (2) (3) STEAM $806,726 $806,726.0 $0 $0 $0 $0 (4) HYDRO 752,403 $752,402.7 0 0 0 0 (5) WIND 153,864 $153,864.4 0 0 0 0 (6) SOLAR 1,224 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 1,224 (7) LM6000 96,372 $96,371.8 0 0 0 0 (8) GAS TURBINE - OTH...

AI summary The text presents a financial breakdown of various production plants and transmission systems, including steam, hydro, wind, solar, and gas turbine facilities, with detailed figures for costs and allocations. It also includes a total for the production plant and transmission plant costs.

Section 608
(1) FUEL - 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% (2) PURCHASED POWER: (3) OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND - 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% (4) BIOMASS 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% (5) MARITIME LINK 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% (6) WIND ENRIS - 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% (7) WIND NRIS 0.0% 0.0% 0....

AI summary The text presents a table with various fuel and power production categories, showing percentages and figures related to costs and operations. Most categories show 0.0% values, while some, like thermal operating and maintenance, have specific figures and percentages.

Section 625
(1) FUEL - - - - - - - - - - (2) PURCHASED POWER: (3) OTHER THAN BIOMASS AND WIND - - - - - - - - - - (4) BIOMASS - - - - - - - - - - (5) MARITIME LINK - - - - - - - - - - (6) WIND ENRIS - - - - - - - - - - (7) WIND NRIS - - - - - - - - -...

AI summary The document text presents a table with various categories related to fuel and power production, including purchased power, biomass, wind, and imports, along with associated costs and maintenance expenses. It includes data for thermal and hydro operating and maintenance costs, with specific values listed for thermal operating and maintenance at 27 and 2,239.

Section 629
- (44) SUBSTATIONS - 50 (45) OVERHEAD LINES BEFORE STORM EXPENSES - 1,092 (46) OVERHEAD LINES STORM EXPENSES - 728 (47) UNDERGROUND LINES - 19 (48) LINE TRANSFORMERS - - (49) METERS (Meter Shop Only) - - (50) COMMUNICATIONS - - (51) STREET...

AI summary The text lists various line items related to distribution and customer operations, including substation costs, overhead and underground line expenses, and total distribution costs. It also mentions generation services, indicating a focus on infrastructure and operational expenditures.

Section 633
TIME REAL TIME POWER LOAD FOLL. ELIADC BUTU SPILL PRICING PRICING PRICING OATT TOTAL BTL

AI summary The text presents a real-time power load and pricing data table, including metrics such as ELIADC, BUTU, SPILL, and OATT, with columns related to pricing and total BTL.

Section 768
(1) DEMAND (2) (3) SUBSTATIONS $2,176 $1,461 $79 $405 $52 $46 $53 $48 $0 $12 $19 P-5 (4) OVERHEAD LINES Before Storm Expense 16,279 11,151 610 3,077 278 350 374 224 0 66 149 P-1 (5) OVERHEAD LINES Storm Expense 6,148 4,211 231 1,162 105 13...

AI summary The text presents a table with various line items related to demand, including substation costs, overhead lines before and after storm expenses, underground lines, line transformers, meters, communications, street lighting, and customer service, with associated costs and project identifiers.

Section 770
0 0 0 0 0 0 (24) STREET LIGHTING 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (25) CUSTOMER SERVICE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EXHIBIT 6B (26) (27) TOTAL CUSTOMER 58,345 52,707 2,996 1,324 2 253 17 3 0 1 1,042 (28) (29) RETAIL (30) (31) METERS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N...

AI summary The text presents a table with various categories and numerical data, including street lighting, customer service, meters, substation counts, overhead and underground lines, and associated exhibits and references. It appears to be part of a regulatory proceeding related to utility operations and infrastructure.

Section 780
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P-9 (36) DISTRIBUTION -Meters 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P-9 (37) DISTRIBUTION PLANT - Streetlight 4,757 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,757 Direct (38) GENERAL PROPERTY 16,886 11,728 644 3,210 196 366 369 170 0 47 157 P-9 (39) (40) TOTAL D...

AI summary The text presents a table with various distribution and demand-related line items, including meters, streetlights, and general property, along with associated costs and classifications such as 'Direct' and 'P-9'. The table includes totals for the distribution function and demand, with figures spanning multiple years.

Section 925
URCES (206) HUMAN RESOURCES 9,248.4 -2,000 (207) (208) POWER PRODUCTION (209) POWER PRODUCTION - FUEL 366,094.3 (210) POWER PRODUCTION - OPERATING & MAINT. 58,188.7 (211) POWER PRODUCTION - HYDRO PLTS. 2,394.5 (212) POWER PRODUCTION - WIND...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of various costs and expenses related to human resources and power production, including fuel, operating and maintenance, hydro, wind, solar, biomass, and purchased power. It includes figures for different categories and subcategories of expenses.

Section 977
ion BP Substation - LIR 8,309.6 (133) Distribution BP Substation - Municipal (134) Distribution Primary Voltage - LIR 50,427.4 (135) Distribution Primary Voltage - Municipal 14,918.0 (136) (137) System Coincident DMD (138) EHV - LIR 18,609...

AI summary The text presents a list of items related to electrical infrastructure, including substation and voltage categories, with associated costs for different entities such as LIR (Local Independent Retailer) and Municipal. These items are likely part of a cost or asset listing in a regulatory proceeding.

Section 1083
$2,293,010 $1,839,309 $1,978,438 $338,372 $1,772,457 $1,809,283 $2,305,286 $2,403,282 $1,901,195 $345,941 $1,992,106 $2,047,198 $21,025,878 Maritime Link ML - NS Block (GWh) $13,608,333 $13,608,333 $13,608,333 $13,608,333 $33,033,866 $13,6...

AI summary The document presents financial data and figures related to energy projects, including the Maritime Link (ML) and other energy generation sources such as IPP and Comfit. The data includes monetary values and energy output measurements over various periods.

20260109-1Hearing Transcript — 01/09/2026 (Pecurica, Willett, WIlliams, Flemming, MacIntosh) 1 passage
1 of possibilities as to exactly where the Control Centre 2 just a different date, different year? 3 A. (MacIntosh) Yeah, it's forecast 4 for 2027 at this point based on our latest information and 5 risk assessment. 6 So if a gas fired fas...

AI summary The discussion revolves around the timeline for the implementation of a new control center and the extension of the Lingan 2 winter capacity until 2025-25, referencing a decision dated August 28, 2025, in Matter 12316. There is uncertainty about when the new IESO Nova Scotia will be operational.

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