Written Evidence of NSPI from NEB Hearing

This document is an exhibit containing written evidence submitted by Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) to the National Energy Board (NEB) during a regulatory hearing. It covers NSPI's position on the economic and regulatory implications of natural gas development and transportation, including tolling structures, pipeline construction, and the use of Sable Island gas for electricity generation in Nova Scotia. The document discusses concerns about discriminatory tolling, the need for point-to-point tolling, and the economic feasibility of constructing a natural gas pipeline to serve Nova Scotia's energy needs. It also addresses the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord and the importance of ensuring that offshore gas benefits Nova Scotia.