Nova Scotia Power Sets New Renewable Energy Record

Wind Helps Nova Scotia Power Set New Renewable Energy Record

 May 17, 2017

Nova Scotia Power continues to make progress in reducing carbon and increasing renewable energy, with 28% of the electricity used by Nova Scotians in 2016 coming from renewable resources. The amount topped the previous high mark of 26.6%, set in 2015.

“We’re working to build a future focused on clean energy, smart technology and enhanced customer service,” says Mark Sidebottom, Chief Operating Officer for Nova Scotia Power. “Our customers expect more of their energy to come from more sustainable sources. Together, we’re building a cleaner province for future generations.”

The results exceeded the legislated requirement that 25% of NS Power’s electricity comes from renewable sources, and continue NSP’s pace to meet the 40% renewable requirement that takes effect in 2020. As recently as 2007, only 9% of Nova Scotia’s electricity was renewable. Additionally, Nova Scotia Power has already achieved and exceeded Canada’s 2030 target of reducing carbon dioxide by 30% from 2005 levels. By 2030, NSP expects to have achieved a 58% reduction from 2005 levels, which is almost double the national target.

“Our employees take pride in making these changes for a cleaner, lower carbon future in Nova Scotia,” Sidebottom says. “In meeting and exceeding these requirements, we strive to be Canadian leaders in clean energy improvements.”

Nova Scotia’s growth in renewable electricity has been largely through the development of wind power. There are now more than 300 commercial wind turbines generating electricity in Nova Scotia, making the province a national leader in wind energy as a percentage of total generation capacity.

Related Articles


Latest Articles


Changing Scene

  • Federal Investment to Add 989 New Montreal Homes

    Federal Investment to Add 989 New Montreal Homes

    November 18, 2024 The federal government is providing nearly $364 million to help build 989 new homes in Montreal. The announcement took place at 5200 rue de la Savane, in Montreal, which received $100 million dollars through the Apartment Loan Construction Program (ACLP) to build 303 homes and will be operated by Olymbec. This rental building, named Lynk, is designed to… Read More…

  • ABB and NIEDAX Group Announce Completion of Joint Venture with the Formation of Abnex Inc.

    ABB and NIEDAX Group Announce Completion of Joint Venture with the Formation of Abnex Inc.

    November 18, 2024 ABB completed the previously announced 50/50 joint venture with Niedax Group. The Abnex Inc. joint venture (JV) will broaden solutions and advance opportunities in the rapidly growing North American cable management market. Integrating engineering and manufacturing capabilities of ABB’s Installation Products Division with Niedax Group will enable the newly formed company to deliver a… Read More…

  • Ontario Building More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

    Ontario Building More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

    November 18, 2024 The Ontario government is building over 1,300 new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in small and medium-sized communities, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to increase access to EV chargers outside of large urban centres and support the electrification of transportation across the province. As the province continues to see… Read More…

  • Ontario Investing Over $74 Million Through Next Round of Skills Development Fund Capital Stream

    Ontario Investing Over $74 Million Through Next Round of Skills Development Fund Capital Stream

    November 18, 2024 The Ontario government is launching the second round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream starting November 29, with over $74 million in available funding to build, expand and retrofit training facilities for workers in the trades, including construction, manufacturing technology and health care. The government is also investing nearly $5 million from the first… Read More…