Topic:"Cost To Customer" in M12900

Replacement of Existing Systems - The Company will be responsible for costs associated with the best (generally lowest cost) supply option should an 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 underground system (or any part thereof) have to be replaced. Where this opt...

AI summary The Company is responsible for replacing existing underground systems with the lowest-cost supply option. If overhead supply is chosen and the customer prefers underground service, they must cover the cost difference. The overhead estimate is a Class 4 planning-level estimate, suitable for comparative purposes only.

performance in each of these years. 1 Request IR-16: 2 development, the developer would be responsible for the upfront costs associated 3 with the overhead line extension required to serve the development. 4 5 Under NS Power's standard lin...

AI summary The text discusses NS Power's standard line extension practices, including developer responsibility for upfront costs and eligibility for rebates over a 10-year period. Rebates are calculated based on the cost per meter of the overhead line extension and are applied as customers connect within the development.

Commercial Information Items 1-2: Partial confidentiality was applied to costs associated with materials, contracts and freight details provided in the capital work order(s). To protect value for customers and mitigate the risk of prospect...

AI summary NS Power applies partial confidentiality to costs related to materials, contracts, and freight in capital work orders to protect customer value and prevent competitive advantages to other suppliers. This ensures NS Power can secure the most competitive terms for services and equipment, which benefits customers as rates are cost-based.

Request IR-5: - a) Please compare the expected asset life and provide a complete cost and economic comparison between the underground and overhead options for the proposed 1,750- metre development section, including: - i. Life cycle costs...

AI summary Request IR-5 seeks a detailed lifecycle cost comparison between underground and overhead options for a 1,750-metre development section, including capital, maintenance, and future upgrade costs. Request IR-6 asks for quantified benefits of the underground system over the overhead alternative, focusing on reliability, safety, and operation costs.