Topic:"Cost Recovery" in M12149

(c)Ground Connections Bonding of MT&T suspension strand to the NSPI neutral conductor shall be carried out by NSPI personnel. The cost of this connection shall be borne by the NSPI only when such connection can be completed as part of norm...

AI summary The document specifies that NSPI personnel must bond MT&T suspension strand to the NSPI neutral conductor. NSPI will cover the cost only during scheduled work; otherwise, MT&T must reimburse NSPI according to Price Schedule - Section 5.

- 1 (c) No, these purchasing costs are not expected to be recovered through customer rates. The 2 further purchasing costs are in relation to Bell purchasing poles from NS Power. This is a - 3 cost to Bell, not NS Power customers.

AI summary The document states that purchasing costs related to Bell acquiring poles from NS Power are not expected to be recovered through customer rates, as these costs are borne by Bell, not NS Power customers.

Date Filed: August 20, 2025 NSPI (SBA) IR-2 Page 2 of 2 1 Request IR-3: 22 Therefore, NS Power does not plan to conduct an analysis on this matter. 23 24 (c) New line extension costs beyond the 92-meter service allowance are billed directl...

AI summary NS Power indicates that it does not plan to analyze new line extension costs beyond the 92-meter service allowance, as Bell will repurchase poles using a Structural Value table, thereby avoiding new maintenance costs for NS Power.

Regulations 2.6 and 2.12. Bell administered its own separate rebate scheme which did not provide any rebates for poles. The Board asked NS Power to explain how the rebate scheme set out in sections 2.6 and 2.12 of the NS Power Regulations,...

AI summary The document discusses NS Power's rebate scheme for line/service extensions, explaining how it ensures fair cost allocation among customers. The scheme allows for partial refunds when subsequent customers connect within ten years, but there is no similar rebate for Bell's line/service extensions.

Request IR-6: - a) With reference to matter M11838, why was the cost of powerline installation, including the - cost of the poles, not fully eligible for NS Power rebates in areas served by Bell Aliant. - b) How does this impact the afford...

AI summary Request IR-6 asks why NS Power rebates for powerline installation costs are not fully eligible in Bell Aliant-served areas, how this affects project affordability, and how NS Power would recover costs if rebates were required under the JUA. It also seeks an estimate of rebate costs over the next five years.

Regulations 2.6 and 2.12. Bell administered its own separate rebate scheme which did not provide any rebates for poles. The Board asked NS Power to explain how the rebate scheme set out in sections 2.6 and 2.12 of the NS Power Regulations,...

AI summary NS Power's rebate scheme for line/service extensions is designed to ensure fair cost-sharing among customers. It provides rebates for extensions beyond 92 metres, with adjustments based on the length of the extension and subsequent connections. Bell, however, does not offer similar rebates for its poles.

sues prompting the investigation, service delays and inconsistent rebate treatment, have already been resolved operationally, and that further reporting would impose costs without corresponding value. [23] The Board finds that, at this tim...

AI summary The Board finds that an extensive reporting schedule would not be justified at this time but requires some follow-up reporting to ensure issues are formally addressed. NS Power is directed to provide a report within three months of the final agreement between Bell and NS Power being executed in 2026, covering implementation of new processes and evaluation of cost and timeline consistency.