Nova Scotia Power files affidavit in bid to prevent release of audit
August 22, 2012 - 12:28 PM
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Power says information redacted in an audit alleging that it overcharged customers $22 million shouldn't be released because it's defamatory, would violate the privacy of employees and break contractual confidentiality.
The private utility company filed an affidavit Tuesday with the province's Utility and Review Board that explains why it believes more information in the audit should remain blacked out.
The audit conducted by the Liberty Consulting Group, released in July, said Nova Scotia Power owes its customers a refund because it paid too much for fuel over the past two years.
The company disputes the audit's conclusions.
Nova Scotia Power has asked the Utility and Review Board to approve a three per cent rate increase for 2013 and 2014.
The audit will be debated at a Utility and Review Board hearing in September and a preliminary hearing about the proposed hike is scheduled for Friday.
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