Topic:"Cost Considerations" in M12149

1.02.03 Cost Breakdown Following is a breakdown of costs incorporated in T, P & J: - (a)Material (FOB Truro) - (b) Provincial Sales Tax on items comprising T on items comprising P on items comprising J - (c) Supply Expense - (d) Labour MT&...

AI summary This section provides a breakdown of costs associated with T, P & J, including material, taxes, supply expenses, labour, engineering, and miscellaneous costs. It outlines the components of the cost structure and distinguishes between different types of expenses.

osts assuming NS Power had to own and maintain all the required poles without any cost sharing with Bell Aliant. (c) Please outline any other economic efficiencies and benefits provided by the JUA. Response IR-2: (a) The estimated cost for...

AI summary The document discusses the cost implications of NS Power owning and maintaining poles versus sharing costs with Bell Aliant under a JUA, and explains the rationale for a rebate scheme in the NS Power Regulations based on line extension lengths.

retical justification for the different treatment. It appears to be an administratively efficient way to proceed and will treat all NS Power customers in the same way insofar as rebates are concerned. [17] NS Power's response to NSEB IR-9(...

AI summary NS Power explains that the new approach for pole ownership with Bell will not lead to significant additional costs, as the 60/40 ownership ratio remains unchanged. While NS Power may initially bear some capital costs, quarterly adjustments should mitigate these concerns. The company also notes that the approach is administratively efficient and ensures consistent rebate treatment for all customers.

Request IR-6: - Refer to Exhibit N-5, NSPI (NSEB RIR 11(b)), where NSPI, states on page 1 of 1: "Although no formal service level agreements exist between the two parties, NS Power and Bell Aliant work closely together operationally to ens...

AI summary The text discusses whether NSPI is required to have a service level agreement with Bell Aliant or Bell Canada under its Cost Allocation Manual, referencing an operational relationship between NS Power and Bell Aliant.

retical justification for the different treatment. It appears to be an administratively efficient way to proceed and will treat all NS Power customers in the same way insofar as rebates are concerned. [17] NS Power's response to NSEB IR-9(...

AI summary The text discusses NS Power's approach to rebate treatment and its response to NSEB IR-9(a), noting that the company does not anticipate significant additional costs due to a change in timing for pole purchases by Bell, with the 60/40 ownership ratio maintained. NS Power believes there will be no rate implications.