NSUARB

• N.S. gas prices drop by 5 cents thanks to interrupter clause

  Gas prices in Nova Scotia went down by five cents overnight into Thursday after the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board triggered the interrupter clause.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2023
  
• Nova Scotia Power plans to produce electricity with fuel oil until 2050 instead of with coal

  Nova Scotia's power utility plans to convert a coal-burning electricity station in Cape Breton to burn heavy fuel oil once federal regulations phase out coal entirely in 2030.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2023
  
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• Nova Scotia seniors’ advocates fearful of power rate hike impact

  The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSAURB) released its decision on Thursday, approving a seven-per cent increase for both 2023 and 2024.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2023
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• Nova Scotia government passes bill capping power rate increase

  The Nova Scotia government has passed legislation to limit a pending power rate increase to 1.8 per cent over the next two years -- excluding increases linked to fuel costs.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2022
• Nova Scotia Power warns committee rate bill will hinder climate goals

  Nova Scotia Power is asking the province's regulator for a rate increase of nearly 14 per cent over the next two years.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2022
• Gas prices rise by 5 cents in Nova Scotia as cost of fuel continues to climb

  Gas prices in Nova Scotia have creeping up over the last few weeks. The cost of regular self-serve gasoline went up by 5.2 cents Friday.

  Consumer

  Oct 28, 2022
• Nova Scotia legislation seeks to reduce impact of looming power rate hike

  Nova Scotia Power is currently before the provincial regulator and is asking for a general rate increase of nearly 14 per cent over the next two years.

  Economy

  Oct 19, 2022
• Diesel jumps 13 cents overnight in N.S. after interrupter clause invoked

  Diesel went up by 13.7 cents, with Nova Scotians now paying a minimum of $2.26 per litre for self-service at the pump.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2022
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• Gas up 3.8 cents in Nova Scotia as price breaks $1.50 per litre for 2nd week

  This comes after pump prices dropped below $1.50 per litre on Sept. 9 for the first time since January. The cost has been slightly increasing each week since then.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2022
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• Gas prices drop big again in Nova Scotia, now down 20 cents in 2 days

  Nova Scotians are now paying a minimum of $1.83 cents per litre for self serve minimum at the pump. Cape Bretoners continue to pay the most for gas.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2022