Topic:"Cost To Customer" in M12914

1 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2 3 NSP Maritime Link Incorporated (NSPML, Company) makes this Application for 4 approval of an assessment from Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power) for 5 recovery by NSPML of its 2027 and 2028 revenue requirements....

AI summary NSP Maritime Link Incorporated (NSPML) is seeking approval to recover its 2027 and 2028 revenue requirements, totaling $200.3 million and $191.5 million respectively. The request includes operating and maintenance costs, depreciation, interest, and financing costs, with adjustments to debt and equity financing costs and inflationary impacts. NSPML also proposes an alternate approach for the 2027 marine survey due to its materiality and prudence for customers.

2 From the hypothetical example, the blended debt rate at NSPML remains lower than NS 3 Power's after incorporation of the new debt but the overall cost to customers of the new 4 debt is higher when NSPML borrows the funds. 5 6 This trend...

AI summary The text discusses the blended debt rate at NSPML and compares it to NS Power, noting that while NSPML's rate remains lower, the overall cost to customers increases with new debt. It also highlights how different borrowing mechanisms affect interest rate spreads and mentions the forecasted WACC for NSPML in 2027 and 2028.