Emera

• Emera inks Canadian Utilities merger deal with ATCO to create $72B energy ‘powerhouse’

  Existing Emera shareholders are expected to own about 60 per cent of the combined utility, while former Atco and Canadian Utilities shareholders are set to own about 40 per cent.

  Money

  Oct 6
  
• Ottawa approves $500M bailout to Nova Scotia Power to keep rates in check

  Ottawa has finalized a $500-million bailout to help Nova Scotia Power keep rates from skyrocketing due to delivery delays of Muskrat Falls electricity.

  Economy

  Sep 25, 2024
  
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• Nova Scotia Power bond rating downgraded by credit rating agency DBRS Morningstar

  The agency says the downgrade is due to what it calls the ``deterioration in the regulatory environment for the firm.''

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2022
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• Federal minister calls utility’s pause on Atlantic energy corridor ‘bump in the road’

  The Atlantic Loop envisions a $5-billion project allowing the region to gain more access to Labrador and Quebec hydroelectricity. Emera said it was putting the project on hold.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2022
• Emera puts Atlantic Loop project on pause after N.S. moves to limit profits

  The Atlantic Loop has often been cited as a key component to help Nova Scotia reach its climate targets, which include phasing out coal-fired electricity generation by 2030.

  Environment

  Oct 21, 2022
• Renewable energy customers call for overhaul of legislation that governs Nova Scotia Power

  Citizen calls for legislation governing Nova Scotia Power's authority to be overhauled.

  Environment

  Feb 3, 2022
• ISANS launches Youth Explore! Program to help young newcomers

  Jennifer Watts, CEO of ISANS, says the program will particularly help those who haven’t been able to connect with others due to a variety of reasons.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2021
• Power pole leaning into Halifax street takes more than six months to replace

  A Halifax resident says it's taken more than six months to receive a response from Nova Scotia Power to have a leaning power pole replaced.

  Consumer

  Oct 27, 2020
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• Some Halifax residents call on Nova Scotia Power to improve preventive maintenance

  Nova Scotia Power says millions of dollars are invested annually to improve service reliability for customers.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2020
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• Coronavirus: 2 N.S. companies contribute combined $1M to help people on low incomes

  "We understand our customers are concerned about the future, their jobs and their ability to pay their bills."

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2020