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PE: Farmers’ groups warn of fallout from power rate restructuring
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — The removal of Maritime Electric’s two-tiered power rate system will have a “major impact’’ on the agricultural industry in Prince Edward Island, a hearing was told Monday. Groups representing Island farmers warned of dire consequences if Maritime Electric is allowed to proceed with plans to eliminate a lower power rate that kicks in [...] More
PE: Farmers relieved as Maritime Electric delays rate hike
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — A plan to scrap a second, cheaper block of electricity for higher-usage residential customers is being delayed. The Island Regulatory and Appeal Commission has issued an order delaying the elimination of the 2,000-kilowatt threshold. Maritime Electric will now have to go before the commission to argue for the change as part of its [...] More
PE: Farmers fear ‘huge hit’ if power rates increase
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] – Many P.E.I. farmers expect to plant nothing but debt this year, especially if the pending elimination of cheaper electricity rates for rural subscribers proceeds in the next 30 days. More
PE: Summerside wants say in power negotiations
[SUMMERSIDE, PE] — The city of Summerside wants to be part of the province’s negotiations to buy electricity from Hydro-Quebec. While the province puts together a negotiating team to hammer out a deal for cheaper and cleaner power, neither Maritime Electric nor the city of Summerside, the province’s two utilities, have been included. More
NB: Premier of NS wants power grid guarantee
[FREDERICTON, NB] — CBC News is reporting that Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter wants a formal guarantee, in writing, that New Brunswick will allow power from other provinces in Atlantic Canada to flow into New England markets. For more information, read the story at: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/11/25/ns-dexter-power-written.html More
NS: Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation to be created
[HALIFAX, NS] – Legislation to create an independent administrator to help Nova Scotians cut electricity use was introduced today. “We want to ensure electricity remains affordable for Nova Scotians,” says Bill Estabrooks, minister for Conserve Nova Scotia. “Efficiency and conservation programs will help Nova Scotians manage their electricity costs, so they can use less energy and [...] More
NS: NewPage wants to generate own power
[PORT HAWKESBURY, NS] — The Chronicle Herald is reporting that NewPage Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia Power’s biggest customer, recently expressed interest in using wind turbines to produce electricity at its mill in Cape Breton. Nova Scotia Power is saying this is news to them. For more information, read the story at: http://thechronicleherald.ca/Business/1147594.html More
PE: City to make a case for cheaper power at IRAC hearing
[SUMMERSIDE, PE] City officials will be going before the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission next month to fight for better electric rates for residents. Summerside Chief Administrative Officer Terry Murphy says the city is being treated unfairly when it comes to energy charges to its citizens. “We currently pay about $100 per citizen, per user of electricity [...] More
Emera buys half of US power company
[HALIFAX, NS] - The Chronicle Herald is reporting that Nova Scotia Power’s parent company is teaming up with an Ontario income fund to form a new renewable energy utility in California. For more information, please visit http://thechronicleherald.ca/Business/1118339.html More
Electricity upgrades expensive in Summerside
[SUMMERSIDE, PE] — How many city workers does it take to change the light bulbs? We’re not sure, but the cost of each is up to $1,000. The city is spending approximately $566,000 this year to upgrade its electrical infrastructure. The most expensive project is the replacement and installation of electrical circuitry, said municipal services director Greg [...] More
Political Maneuvers: PEI Liberals ‘all talk’ on lowering electricity costs
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] - Opposition energy critic Mike Currie is charging that government has no plan for lowering electricity costs for Islanders, but Energy Minister Richard Brown says he’s working with the Maritime provinces to come up with some savings. Currie charged the government is all over the map in its approach to the issue, since it [...] More
Saint John considers energy savings program
[SAINT JOHN, NB] - The Telegraph Journal is reporting that the city is considering an expensive energy savings program. For more information, read the story at http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/city/article/628837 More
NS Power seeks $23M for conservation program
[HALIFAX, NS] - Nova Scotia Power has filed an energy conservation and efficiency plan for 2010 with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, requesting approval for $23 million in conservation program spending. NSP said the Demand Site Management Plan is aimed at helping customers cut back on energy use and save money on their [...] More
Construction of proposed wind farm in Aulac postponed
[AULAC, NB] — The proposed wind farm which was to be located on Etter Ridge in Aulac has apparently been postponed due to the recent downturn in the economy.The project, which would have seen the construction of 43 wind turbines generating 64.5 megawatts, enough electricity to power 10,300 area homes, has been, at least temporarily, [...] More
New anti-windfarm society born
By Ray Burns, Transcontinental Media BAILEYS BROOK – The Eco Awareness Society is a newly formed group of citizens speaking with a unified voice regarding the Glen Dhu wind farm project proposed for their area. Their aim is to protect the right to enjoyment of their property and to protect the environment. “The project is in conflict [...] More
