Topic:"Revenue Requirement" in M12149

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.

unt for the Joint Use Agreement structure. The situation did, however, lead to NS Power customers being treated differently under the rebate scheme depending on which entity owned the joint-use poles. [15] Where customers request services...

AI summary The document discusses the treatment of NS Power customers under rebate schemes depending on joint-use pole ownership. It outlines how the Letter of Intent proposes NS Power owning poles initially, with a later reconciliation to maintain a 60/40 ownership split, ensuring fair treatment of all customers in rebate provisions.

Request IR-5: - What are the specific criteria used to determine eligibility for rebates for poles owned by Bell Aliant - versus those owned by NS Power?

AI summary The document asks about the specific criteria used to determine eligibility for rebates for poles owned by Bell Aliant compared to those owned by NS Power.

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.

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.