Lower Sackville street without power after truck crashes into power lines
Details are scarce on the cause of the crash, but crews from Nova Scotia Power could be seen working to get the truck loose from power lines. Continue reading
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N.S. utility destroys nest of migratory bird while clearing trees
Landowners in Bear River, N.S., photographed the nest of an American robin, with three eggs spilled out. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Power seeks approval for continued rate stability in the next three years
Fuel and purchased power costs represent Nova Scotia Power’s single largest expense, comprising approximately 45% of the total cost of producing and distributing electricity. Continue reading
Shediac, N.B., to house province’s first smart energy community project
NB Power has received $5.7 million from Natural Resources Canada to create a new green energy initiative for the town. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Power says it now generates 30 per cent of its power from renewables
Nova Scotia Power says 30 per cent of the electricity it produced in 2018 came from renewable sources such as wind power. Continue reading
Police arrest 4 people following environmental protest in Halifax
The protest, which was held by Extinction Rebellion Nova Scotia, was carried out to draw attention to the “global climate crisis.” Continue reading
Changes to Emera Inc.’s ownership rules would allow more foreign investment
Bruce Marchand, Emera’s chief legal and compliance officer, says the changes will have no effect on the province’s ratepayers. Continue reading
Dept. of Labour rules crane out of service after electricity lights up Halifax sky
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
The construction site was quiet Wednesday, as the Department of Labour inspected the overnight incident and ruled the crane out of service while repairs are completed. Continue reading
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Nova Scotia Power warns of dangers of stealing copper
NS Power is issuing a warning after thieves have been cutting fencing around their power stations to get inside and steal copper. Continue reading
Ottawa announces plan to spend $35.6 million on East Coast power grid technology
The project – dubbed Smart Grid Atlantic – is a partnership between Siemens Canada Ltd., New Brunswick Power and Nova Scotia Power. Continue reading