Newfoundland Power Closes $70 Million Bond Issue

Newfoundland Power Inc. (TSX: FTS) announced today that it has closed the private placement of $70 million, 5.901 per cent First Mortgage Sinking Fund Bonds, due August 17, 2037. The net proceeds from the private placement will be used by the Company to repay its short-term borrowings, which were incurred principally to fund capital expenditures and for general corporate purposes.

With a customer base of over 230,000 accounts, Newfoundland Power is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service and reliability in the most cost-efficient manner possible. For more information on Newfoundland Power's programs and services, visit www.newfoundlandpower.com .

All the common shares of Newfoundland Power are owned by Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned distribution utility in Canada, which serves almost two million gas and electric customers and has approximately $10 billion of assets. Its regulated holdings include a natural gas utility in British Columbia and electric utilities in five Canadian provinces and three Caribbean countries. Fortis Inc. owns non-regulated hydroelectric generation assets across Canada and in Belize and upper New York State. It also owns hotels and commercial real estate in Canada. Fortis Inc. shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and trade under the symbol FTS. Additional information can be accessed at www.fortisinc.com or www.sedar.com .

Newfoundland Power may include forward-looking statements in this release which reflect management's expectations regarding the Company's future growth, results of operations, performance, business prospects and opportunities. Wherever possible, words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expects", "intend" and similar expressions have been used to identify the forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on information currently available to the Company's management. By their very nature, forward-looking statements are based on underlying factors or assumptions which are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally. Such risk factors or assumptions include, but are not limited to, general economic, market and business conditions, regulatory developments, weather and competition. Newfoundland Power cautions readers that a number of factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These factors should be considered carefully and undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements. For additional information with respect to certain of these risks or factors, reference should be made to Newfoundland Power's continuous disclosure materials filed from time to time with Canadian Securities Regulatory Authorities. Newfoundland Power disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts: Newfoundland Power Inc. Jocelyn Perry Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer 709-737-2812 709-737-5300 (FAX)