Nova Scotia Power

EverWind Secures Offtake from Key German Partner Uniper for Canada’s First Green Hydrogen Hub in Nova Scotia

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Hydrogen, Facility, Partnership, CEO, Nova Scotia Power, Government, E.ON, Ammonia, MOU, Intention, Goal, GLOBE, Electricity, Natural Resources, Economic development, Memorandum of understanding, Eastern Canada, Kick start, Climate change, Industry, Transport, Wind, Fortum, Oil, Renewable energy, Risk management, Point Tupper, Uniper, Atlantic Canada

Under the MOU, EverWind and Uniper intend to negotiate a binding offtake agreement for 500,000 tonnes per annum of green ammonia.

Key Points: 
  • Under the MOU, EverWind and Uniper intend to negotiate a binding offtake agreement for 500,000 tonnes per annum of green ammonia.
  • The Uniper partnership demonstrates EverWinds commitment to the Province of Nova Scotia: Premier Houston has expressed an intent to make Nova Scotia a leading hub for green hydrogen production and EverWind is committed to be the first to deliver on this ambition.
  • The development of EverWinds Point Tupper site is incredibly encouraging as a regional green hydrogen hub for Eastern Canada, including new green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities.
  • The Facility will produce green hydrogen and convert it into green ammonia using a mix of certified green power from the Nova Scotia grid and onshore wind power.

Delivering clean air and good jobs in Nova Scotia

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
Steps, Investment, Atlantic Canada, Wind, List of people from Nova Scotia, Government, Electricity, Climate, Partnership, Public health, Government of Quebec, Coal, Atmosphere, Nova Scotia Power, Municipal government in Canada, Federation, Program, NS, Renewable energy, Whaling, Atlantic Ocean

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced a new federal investment of up to $255million to deliver clean power to homes across Nova Scotia and create hundreds of good middle-class jobs.

Key Points: 
  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced a new federal investment of up to $255million to deliver clean power to homes across Nova Scotia and create hundreds of good middle-class jobs.
  • With up to $125 million, new wind energy projects will provide clean power to around 350,000 homes in Nova Scotia, create hundreds of good jobs, and deliver benefits to local Indigenous communities, including jobs and training.
  • We will continue to make smart investments to deliver clean air, good jobs, and a strong economy for generations to come.
  • "Today's investments in clean energy projects in Nova Scotia will cut pollution and create good jobs.

Nova Scotia Power Incorporated fined for violating the Fisheries Act

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fund, Water, Provincial Court of Nova Scotia, Safety, Environment, Government, Provincial and territorial courts in Canada, Government of Canada, NS, Halifax Harbour, Biophysical environment, Nova Scotia Power, Health, Climate change, Fisheries Act, Fishery, ECCC, Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1923, Oil

On June 16, Nova Scotia Power Incorporated was sentenced in the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia and ordered to pay $175,000 after pleading guilty to one charge under the Fisheries Act.

Key Points: 
  • On June 16, Nova Scotia Power Incorporated was sentenced in the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia and ordered to pay $175,000 after pleading guilty to one charge under the Fisheries Act.
  • On August 3, 2018, ECCC enforcement officers responded to a report of a heavy oil spill at the Nova Scotia Power Incorporated Tufts Cove power generation facility.
  • Nova Scotia Power Incorporated stated the spill occurred after a corroded pipe failed.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada enforces the pollution prevention provisions of the Fisheries Act, which prohibit the deposit of deleterious substances into water frequented by fish.

Clean Power Roadmap for Atlantic Canada Unveils Collective Vision for an Interconnected Power Grid

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Friday, March 11, 2022
Government, Technical report, Government of Quebec, Nova Scotia Power, Coal, Interim, Atlantic Canada, Federation, Islanders, Investment, Natural Resources, Carbon, Government of New Brunswick, Policy, NB Power, Climate change, Province, NB, Maritime Electric, Atmosphere, Indigenous peoples, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Goal, PEI, Renewable energy, Electricity, Atlantic Ocean

Atlantic Canada is already leading the way with a solid path to cleaner forms of non-emitting and renewable energy.

Key Points: 
  • Atlantic Canada is already leading the way with a solid path to cleaner forms of non-emitting and renewable energy.
  • The continued leadership of Indigenous Peoples and communities is critical to Atlantic Canada's clean power future.
  • Indigenous peoples will play a key role in transforming Atlantic Canada's power systems through increased innovation, expertise and environmental stewardship.
  • There are clear opportunities for such collaboration between Atlantic provinces, whether it be on the Atlantic Loop or other clean energy initiatives.

EfficiencyOne Streamlines Customer Services Programs to Build out Energy Conservation, Low-Carbon Solutions

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Monday, February 28, 2022
DSM, Mark (given name), Element, Electricity, LinkedIn, Twitter, CRM, Efficiency, Nova Scotia Power, Program, CIS, Renewable energy, Risk management

PETALUMA, Calif., Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EfficiencyOne, an independent, not-for-profit organization based in Nova Scotia, Canada, has streamlined its energy savings program to provide greater benefits to Canadian residents and businesses. The organization is leveraging systems from energyOrbit, the market-leading solution for cloud energy efficiency and Demand-Side Management operations.

Key Points: 
  • EfficiencyOne is known for providing cost-effective energy conservation and low-carbon services to hundreds of thousands of homes, businesses, municipalities and large industrial customers.
  • Over the last 10 years, EfficiencyOne has contributed over 25 percent of Nova Scotia's overall emissions reductions and generated more than $1.4 billion in energy savings.
  • Programs and customer interactions are housed within one solution to minimize manual elements, while integrating EfficiencyOne's programs from rebate application submissions and fulfillment to tracking progress.
  • "Their Customer Information System has enabled the organization to standardize and streamline program administration activities and improve customer service processes.

ENEL X EXPANDS MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL EV CHARGING IN CANADA WITH KILLAM APARTMENT REIT AND CATALYST SALES AND MARKETING

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
Zero, Natural Resources Canada, Amazon (company), Natural Resources, ESG, Municipal government in Canada, Motor vehicle, Adoption, EVS, Enel, Marketing, Safety, Transport, Climate change, Knowledge, Biodiversity, Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, Government, Program, Multimedia, NS, Lighting, Risk management, TSX, Catalysis, News, Technology, Carbon, Nova Scotia Power, Mobile phone, Oil, Renewable energy, Juicebox, JuiceNet, EV, Enel X, Killam, Census, Atlantic Canada

With the support of agency partner Catalyst Sales and Marketing, Enel X will install 438 JuiceBox Pro smart EV charging stations across Killam properties.

Key Points: 
  • With the support of agency partner Catalyst Sales and Marketing, Enel X will install 438 JuiceBox Pro smart EV charging stations across Killam properties.
  • The Enel X charging stations aligns with Killam's long-term commitment to reduce carbon emissions to combat its impact on climate change.
  • Through this agreement, Killam and Enel X are taking a leading approach to address how EV charging infrastructure can be adopted at scale across multi-unit residential buildings.
  • "By providing residents with accessible smart charging, Killam is removing one of the largest barriers to EV adoption."

SJI Congratulates Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind for Winning New Jersey Wind Farm Application that Advances Green Hydrogen Partnership

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Business, Articles, Economy, Product management, Brand management, Services marketing, Monopoly, Public utility, Brand, Nova Scotia Power, Chief operating officer, Customer experience

Elizabethtown Gas received three additional recognitions:

Key Points: 
  • Elizabethtown Gas received three additional recognitions:
    Most Trusted Utility Brand an award for utilities that showed customer focus, community support, effective communications and environmental dedication.
  • Were also pleased to see customers recognize our decarbonization and energy efficiency efforts, said Christie McMullen, president and COO of Elizabethtown Gas.
  • And we help businesses turn those drivers into actions that build brands, enhance customer experiences and inspire product innovation.
  • Visit escalent.co m to see how we are helping shape the brands that are reshaping the world.

Sunverge Selected for by Nova Scotia Power for the Smart Grid Atlantic project

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Oil, Gas, Coal, Energy, Nuclear, Utilities, Electric power, Energy, Emera, Nova Scotia Power, Electric power distribution, Articles, Smart grid, Electrical grid, Virtual power plant, Distributed generation

Following a competitive bid process, Sunverge , the provider of an industry-leading distributed energy resource (DER) control, orchestration and aggregation platform, today announced that it has been selected by Nova Scotia Power, a vertically integrated utility based in Halifax, Nova Scotia for the Smart Grid Atlantic Pilot project, providing residential behind-the-meter virtual power plant technologies that include Sunverge real-time DER control, orchestration and aggregation platform combined with LG Electronics residential energy storage systems.

Key Points: 
  • Following a competitive bid process, Sunverge , the provider of an industry-leading distributed energy resource (DER) control, orchestration and aggregation platform, today announced that it has been selected by Nova Scotia Power, a vertically integrated utility based in Halifax, Nova Scotia for the Smart Grid Atlantic Pilot project, providing residential behind-the-meter virtual power plant technologies that include Sunverge real-time DER control, orchestration and aggregation platform combined with LG Electronics residential energy storage systems.
  • We are excited to be selected for this groundbreaking and highly innovative project and to have the opportunity to work closely with Nova Scotia Power to demonstrate the value of residential battery systems for their customers and to the electric grid, said Martin Milani, CEO of Sunverge.
  • We are confident that Sunverges advanced platform will demonstrate the value of aggregating residential behind-the-meter storage systems for the Nova Scotia electricity grid and participating customers.
  • The Sunverge platform will be used by Nova Scotia Power to explore opportunities to co-optimize both consumer and grid services.

Emera Contributes $500,000 to the Stronger Together Nova Scotia Fund

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Friday, April 24, 2020
Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Emera, Nova Scotia Power, Eastern Canada, NOVA SCOTIA, Economy of Canada, Provinces and territories of Canada

To support the individuals, families and communities impacted by the tragic violence resulting in the loss of 22 victims lives in our home province last weekend, Emera Inc. and its Atlantic regional operating companies Nova Scotia Power, Emera Energy, Emera Newfoundland and Labrador and Emera New Brunswick are contributing $500,000 to the Stronger Together Nova Scotia Fund.

Key Points: 
  • To support the individuals, families and communities impacted by the tragic violence resulting in the loss of 22 victims lives in our home province last weekend, Emera Inc. and its Atlantic regional operating companies Nova Scotia Power, Emera Energy, Emera Newfoundland and Labrador and Emera New Brunswick are contributing $500,000 to the Stronger Together Nova Scotia Fund.
  • We recognize the leadership of the Government of Nova Scotia and the Canadian Red Cross in establishing this important fund and enabling the opportunity to help.
  • Through the Stronger Together Nova Scotia Fund , the Canadian Red Cross will be working in partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia to support families and communities with immediate and long-term needs arising as a result of the tragedy, including resiliency and capacity building.
  • Emera Inc. is a geographically diverse energy and services company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with approximately $32 billion in assets and 2019 revenues of more than $6.1 billion.

Smart Office Market Growth to be Fueled by Rising Demand for Enhanced Security Solutions in Offices by 2028 | Radiant Insights, Inc.

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Monday, October 14, 2019
Motor vehicles, Cars, Automotive industry, Electric power distribution, Electrical grid, SMart, Nova Scotia Power, Smart grid

Increasing acceptance of smart office technology is inspiring producers to capitalize in research and development actions for generating dependable, better-quality and price effective products.

Key Points: 
  • Increasing acceptance of smart office technology is inspiring producers to capitalize in research and development actions for generating dependable, better-quality and price effective products.
  • By Region the global Smart Office Market can be classified as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa.
  • A number of reasons for example growing infiltration of Internet and wireless grids are expected to motivate the provincial Smart Office Market.
  • It covers the sales volume, price, revenue, gross margin, historical growth and future perspectives in the Smart Office market.