Nova Scotia Power

CIB committing $138.2 million to Nova Scotia Energy Storage Project

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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CIB commits $138.2 million to three energy storage facilities in Nova Scotia.

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  • CIB commits $138.2 million to three energy storage facilities in Nova Scotia.
  • HALIFAX, NS, Feb. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is committing $138.2 million to support the development of Atlantic Canada's largest planned energy storage project by Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) in collaboration with Wskijinu'k Mtmo'taqnuow Agency Ltd. (WMA), an economic limited partnership owned by 13 Mi'kmaw communities.
  • CIB's first Indigenous Equity investment in Atlantic Canada's largest energy storage project.
  • The CIB's investment of $138.2 million towards Atlantic Canada's largest energy storage project is helping to create economic opportunities across Nova Scotia while supporting a clean energy transition.

Governments of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Show Progress Toward Phasing Out Coal by 2030 and Expanding Their Clean, Reliable and Affordable Electricity Grids

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Building a clean, reliable and affordable electricity grid is a crucial economic and environmental pursuit.

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  • Building a clean, reliable and affordable electricity grid is a crucial economic and environmental pursuit.
  • "We're working with the Government of Nova Scotia to help create the clean, reliable and affordable energy Nova Scotians need.
  • Today's announcement will help Nova Scotia and New Brunswick achieve their goals of phasing out coal and achieving a clean power grid.
  • Canada is working to phase out coal by 2030, and both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick's climate plans contain this shared commitment.

Government of Canada and FCM support energy-saving retrofits in Nova Scotia

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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That is why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in decarbonizing the building sector.

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  • That is why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in decarbonizing the building sector.
  • The "solar garden", in combination with the retrofits, will substantially lower energy-related costs for residents, many of whom are renting below median market prices.
  • "Today's announcement in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia will support deep retrofits while studying similar supports in other communities.
  • Alongside the federal government, we are supporting local leadership in finding innovative ways to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

EverWind to Purchase and Develop Three Nova Scotia Wind Farms with RES as Development Partner

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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The Wind Farms will represent a private investment in new, clean, renewable energy generation in Nova Scotia to power Phase 1 of EverWind's green hydrogen and ammonia project.

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  • The Wind Farms will represent a private investment in new, clean, renewable energy generation in Nova Scotia to power Phase 1 of EverWind's green hydrogen and ammonia project.
  • "Membertou is proud to partner with EverWind Fuels in the Bear Lake and Kmtnuk wind farm developments.
  • "RES brings significant experience in wind farm development, particularly in Nova Scotia.
  • For Phase 2 of its production, EverWind signed an MOU to lease Crown land for an additional 2 gigawatts of wind.

EverWind Fuels Supports Nova Scotia's Offshore Wind Roadmap

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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HALIFAX, NS, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - EverWind Fuels Company ("EverWind"), Canada's most advanced large-scale green hydrogen project, is supportive of Nova Scotia's Offshore Wind Roadmap (the "Roadmap") and the Province's continued efforts to become a global leader in renewable energy.

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  • HALIFAX, NS, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - EverWind Fuels Company ("EverWind"), Canada's most advanced large-scale green hydrogen project, is supportive of Nova Scotia's Offshore Wind Roadmap (the "Roadmap") and the Province's continued efforts to become a global leader in renewable energy.
  • Nova Scotia is home to some of the world's best offshore wind resources, with the potential to turn the province into a global renewable energy powerhouse.
  • "Nova Scotia's offshore wind represents one of the largest and most exciting untapped renewable energy resources in the entire world, with over 100GW of offshore power generation off the coast of Nova Scotia," said Trent Vichie, CEO of EverWind.
  • EverWind's marine terminal in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia is perfectly situated to become a multi-user terminal for offshore wind generators.

AVANGRID Honored for Response to Hurricane Fiona

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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This award marks the 13th time EEI has recognized AVANGRID for its storm response efforts.

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  • This award marks the 13th time EEI has recognized AVANGRID for its storm response efforts.
  • “It is an honor to receive this recognition from EEI, and it is a testament to the hard work of our AVANGRID line workers.
  • AVANGRID and its storm response teams undoubtedly are deserving of this national recognition, and I am honored to present them with these well-deserved awards.”
    In September 2022, Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Nova Scotia as one of the strongest storms on record in the province, and the first major Atlantic hurricane of the 2022 storm season.
  • I’m pleased that EEI is recognizing their hard work in response to the precedented destruction brought by Hurricane Fiona.”

EverWind selects Black & Veatch for Front-end Engineering Design of First Green Hydrogen Hub in Nova Scotia

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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EverWind is a private developer of green hydrogen and ammonia production and storage sites, and global engineering and construction company Black & Veatch is a green energy solutions leader.

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  • EverWind is a private developer of green hydrogen and ammonia production and storage sites, and global engineering and construction company Black & Veatch is a green energy solutions leader.
  • In its first phase, the facility will produce green hydrogen and green ammonia through electrolysis using certified green power from the Nova Scotia Power transmission system; onshore wind generation will power production in a second phase.
  • In future phases, EverWind will use offshore wind power to produce hydrogen through electrolysis, unlocking Nova Scotias offshore wind capabilities.
  • EverWind is committed to delivering on our commitment to develop Nova Scotia into a global green energy hub, said Trent Vichie, EverWinds CEO.

EverWind selects Black & Veatch for Front-end Engineering Design of First Green Hydrogen Hub in Nova Scotia

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dec. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EverWind Fuels Company ("EverWind") today announces it has selected Black & Veatch to provide front-end engineering design (FEED) services for its green hydrogen and ammonia production and storage facility in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia, with initial commercial operations planned for 2025.

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  • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dec. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EverWind Fuels Company ("EverWind") today announces it has selected Black & Veatch to provide front-end engineering design (FEED) services for its green hydrogen and ammonia production and storage facility in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia, with initial commercial operations planned for 2025.
  • EverWind is a private developer of green hydrogen and ammonia production and storage sites, and global engineering and construction company Black & Veatch is a green energy solutions leader.
  • In future phases, EverWind will use offshore wind power to produce hydrogen through electrolysis, unlocking Nova Scotias offshore wind capabilities.
  • EverWind is committed to delivering on our commitment to develop Nova Scotia into a global green energy hub, said Trent Vichie, EverWinds CEO.

Emera Inc. Subsidiary Nova Scotia Power Reaches Settlement Agreement on General Rate Application, Including Fuel and Non-fuel Rates for 2023 and 2024

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Nova Scotia Power (NS Power) announced today that NS Power has filed a proposed settlement agreement for its 2022-2024 General Rate Application (GRA) with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB).

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  • Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Nova Scotia Power (NS Power) announced today that NS Power has filed a proposed settlement agreement for its 2022-2024 General Rate Application (GRA) with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB).
  • If approved by the UARB, the settlement will implement Bill 212, the provincially legislated cap on non-fuel rates for 2023 and 2024.
  • Nova Scotia Power Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emera Inc. (TSX-EMA), a diversified energy and services company.
  • Nova Scotia Power provides 95% of the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across Nova Scotia.

ev.energy partners with Smartenit to launch low-cost, smart EV charging cable to promote equitable access

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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PALO ALTO, Calif. and IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ev.energy, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging software, has partnered with Smartenit, a holistic IoT solutions manufacturer, to bring to market a low-cost, smart EV charging cable that will open up low-cost, grid-optimized, at-home charging to EV drivers, particularly residents of apartment buildings or multi-unit dwellings (MUDs) who lack their own dedicated EV charging stations.

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  • As EV adoption takes off following the extension of the EV tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act, only 22% of U.S. vehicle owners report having access to EV charging at home.
  • The ev.energy-Smartenit solution solves both of these critical equity challenges around EV charging.
  • These CCAs MCE and Silicon Valley Clean Energy plan to offer full or partial rebates for the EV charging cable to income-qualifying customers.
  • "Working together with ev.energy, our solution provides access to EV charging regardless of vehicle or charger availability."