Topic:"Energy Efficiency" in M12149

3.10.03 Responsibility The pole owner shall be responsible for installation, removal and disposal of all their joint use poles. Where a third party is involved in a project, the two utilities shall be coordinated their mutual arrangements...

AI summary The pole owner is responsible for installation, removal, and disposal of joint use poles. Coordination between utilities is required when third parties are involved. Safety measures are outlined for working near energized lines, and billing procedures are specified in cases of cost incurrence due to failure or additional expenses.

connections and disconnections were handled under the Joint Use Agreement. The other complaint was about the different rebate schemes available to customers depending on whether NS Power or Bell owned the jointly used utility poles. The NS...

AI summary The NSUARB investigated issues related to rebate schemes and service delays under the Joint Use Agreement between NS Power and Bell. A paper hearing was initiated in March 2025, and the NSUARB was succeeded by the Nova Scotia Energy Board in April 2025 following the proclamation of the Energy and Regulatory Boards Act.