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Generating Results
Forward Looking Statements
Certain information provided in this presentation constitutes
forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “expect,” or
“project,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such
forward-looking statements. Although Emera believes such
statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such
statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and
assumptions pertaining to operating performance, regulatory
parameters, weather, economic conditions, etc. Should one or
more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should
underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary
significantly from those expected.
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Generating Results
Emera at a Glance
Net Earnings GrowthElectricity is our business • Generation, transmission, distribution
Foundation in regulated monopolies • 595,000 customers in Nova Scotia and Maine• 55,000 customers in St. Lucia• 19,000 customers in Grand Bahama
Low risk merchant generation
Gas transmission supports generation
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$4.8 Bassets Mark to Market
*Trailing 12 months earnings
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Emera’s Investment Portfolio
EmeraEnergy
Services
BrunswickPipeline*
BearSwamp Lucelec
Maritimes & Northeast
Pipeline
BangorHydro Electric
Nova ScotiaPower Inc.
100%
100% 100% 12.9%
100% 50% 19%
Open Hydro
7.4%
GrandBahamaPower
Company
25%
Emera Inc.
Contribution toGross Earnings YTD
%Capital Employed
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NSPI BHE Other
1914
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Regulated business
* Under development
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Generating Results
Dividend increases and solid yield• Board of Directors increased the dividend 13% since July 2007 to $1.01• Yields >4.5%, highest in our sector
Visible earnings growth• Record earnings in 2007 and YTD 2008• Development in progress will increase earnings in coming years
Demonstrated regulatory and permitting skills• NRI was constructed and energized on schedule• Brunswick pipeline construction in underway and construction will be completed before year end
Opportunities ahead• Atlantic Canadian and New England infrastructure development• Caribbean generation development
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What’s New At Emera Earnings and Dividend Growth
Record earnings YTD 2008
Share price performing better than peers andUtilities Index
NSPI rate settlement agreement approved as filed by Utility and Review Board allows for a 9.4% rate increase and FAM
$41 million investment in Grand Bahama PowerCompany
Brunswick Pipeline on schedule to be completedby year end
$15 million investment in Open Hydro
Transmission development activities continue to advance in New England
2006 2007 2008
Earnings Per ShareDividends Per Share
$1.14
$0.89
$1.36
$0.90$0.7125/$0.965
YTD$1.06
YTD Share Price Performance vs. S&P/TSX Utilities Index (Jan 1 - Nov 3)
-35.00%-30.00%-25.00%-20.00%-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%5.00%
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Brunswick Pipeline
Construction of the pipeline isapproximately 90% complete and willbe ready for gas by year end
The 1.3 km horizontal directional drillunder the St. John River wassuccessfully completed in September
All time-sensitive environmentalactivities have been completed
Pipeline provides the basicinfrastructure for expansion
Final capital cost is expected to be $465 million
Forecasted to contribute annual net earnings of approximately $25 million
Portland
Moncton
QuebecCity
NS
NBQuebec
Maine
PEI
Boston
Fredericton
Bangor Saint John VT
MA
NH Canaport LNG
Goldboro
Halifax
Maritimes & Northeast PipelineExisting Compressor StationBrunswick Pipeline
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Investment in Grand Bahama Power Company
Invested $41 million USD for 25% ownership interest in Grand Bahama Power Company
Regulated Integrated Utility
19,000 customers
137 MW of oil-fired capacity
1,100 miles of transmission anddistribution lines
Solid regulatory system with FAM in place
Ownership: 50% Marubeni / 50% ICDU (publically traded) • ICDU ownership: 50% Emera
39.2% publically traded10.8% Marubeni
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Additional Caribbean Investment
The Caribbean region is a focus for Emera• Growth market• Our operational skills are valued and aligned
Emera plans to invest up to $400 million incapital in the region over the next 4 years
Emera has invested $41 million in Grand BahamaPower Company and $22 million in Lucelec, theelectric utility in St. Lucia
There is potential for new generation development inSt. Lucia and other areas, including the development ofrenewables throughout the region
Emera understands the utility businesses, challenges andopportunities in the region
Emera is a member of CARILEC (Caribbean Electric Utility Service Corporation)
Trinidad and TobagoPort-of-Spain
Barbados
Antigua and Barbuda
Puerto Rico
Dominican RepublicHaiti
Jamaica
The Bahamas
Curaçao
Grand Bahama
Trinidad and TobagoPort-of-Spain
BarbadosST. LUCIA
Antigua and Barbuda
Puerto Rico
Dominican RepublicHaiti
Jamaica
The Bahamas
Curaçao
Grand Bahama
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Focus on Transmission in Our Region
Bear Swamp
HalifaxBangor
New England Transmission Line
Point Lepreau TidalNSP
Transmission
NB Renewables
We believe there are many opportunities for us right in our own backyard
Emera submitted a proposal for the Northeast Energy Link – a large transmission project to the Planning Advisory Committee of ISO New England for economic study in April 2008
Emera is evaluating clean generation sources for this new transmission line
NSP Renewables
Churchill Falls, Labrador
Hydro Quebec
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Focus on Transmission in Our Region
Overview of Northeast Energy Link (NEL) project
240 mile, Direct Current (DC) line from Orrington, Maine to Bostonload zone with possible future phase extending to Connecticut
Capability of importing 660-1100 MW of clean and/or renewablegeneration into the Boston (eastern Massachusetts) andConnecticut markets
Frees up significant capacity on the existing and futureAC system
Expansion capability with minimal environmentalimpacts
Uses existing capacity between Maine andNew Brunswick created by the Northeast ReliabilityInterconnect to connect generation with New Englandload
Estimated investment of $2 billion (at 660 MW to Massachusetts)
Agreement in place with National Grid to co-develop the transmission project
Orrington
NEMA Bostonor SEMA
Keswick
Pt. Lepreau
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Transmission Projects in Maine
Bangor Hydro focus on Transmission Development
Great Lakes Hydro• $15 million project in 2001
Northeast Reliability Interconnect• In service December 2007
Hancock County Reliability• $24 million project - $14 million forecast
for 2008 • To be in service by end of 2008
Keene Road 345kV Substation• $27 million project - $3.2 million in 2008• Plan to energize 2009
Downeast Reliability • $66 million project – $1 million forecast
for 2008• Plan to energize early 2012
Northeast Energy Link
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OpenHydro Investment
Emera invested $15 million US for a 7.4% interest in OpenHydro in February 2008
OpenHydro designs and manufactures marine turbines for harnessing energy from tidal currents under the world’s oceans.
OpenHydro is the first company to deploy a tidal turbine directly on the sea bed at theEuropean Energy Marine Centre (“EMEC”) in Scotland
A one MW turbine has been operating successfully at EMEC for two years
EDF Group, a world energy leader, has selected OpenHydro Group to build the first underwater tidal turbine farm in France
NSPI has selected this technology for deployment ina demonstration project in the Bay of Fundy startingin 2009
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Becoming Cleaner and Greener
NSPI has contracted for 246 MW of wind which will increase the wind on the ground in Nova Scotia by five fold by 2010
BHE focus on transmission of renewable energy from Maritimes and northern Maine to high demand regions of New England
Emera recently invested in OpenHydro – exciting tidal technology which will be tested by NSPI in Bay of Fundy
NSPI investing in a waste heat recovery project at Tufts Cove Power Plant
NSPI investing to improve operational and environmental performance at Trenton Unit 5
NSPI is pursuing right of way acquisition to facilitate further transmission development
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Emera – Stable and Secure
The company has access to debt capital markets, including more than $1.3 billion in committed syndicated bank lines of credit and an active commercial paper program
More than $500 million of credit facilities are currently available
In Q1, 2008 both Emera and NSPI completed final filings of debt shelf prospectuses for $400 million each
The company’s financing facilities are expected to provide sufficient access to money markets and capital markets necessary to maintain acceptable levels of liquidity relative to current cash forecasts
Cash forecasts show we will be well within our debt service coverage ratios
Plans for 2009 include financing of Brunswick Pipeline
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Investor Relations Contacts
Nancy Tower, FCAChief Financial Officer Direct: 902-428-6991Email: [email protected]
Jennifer Nicholson, CADirector, Investor Relations & Strategic Development Direct: 902-428-6347Email: [email protected]