Minister Supports UARB Decision
Energy
September 12, 2012 4:31 PM
Energy Minister Charlie Parker supports today's decision of the Utility and Review Board that calls for Nova Scotia Power to release information from a report by UARB consultant Liberty Consulting.
"Making these types of decisions is one of the things the board is designed to do," said Mr. Parker. "The board's job is to consider all the facts and ensure that all pertinent and appropriate information pertaining to a public utility is freely available to all. We have confidence in the board and its ability to do this.
"Ratepayers have a right to see this information and we need the full picture to ensure Nova Scotians are paying the lowest, fairest rates."
FOR BROADCAST USE:
Energy Minister Charlie Parker supports today's decision of
the Utility and Review Board that calls for Nova Scotia Power to
release information from a report by UARB consultant Liberty
Consulting.
Mr. Parker says the board's job is to consider all the facts
and ensure that all pertinent and appropriate information
pertaining to a public utility is freely available to all.
He says ratepayers have a right to see this information and
we need the full picture to ensure Nova Scotians are paying the
lowest, fairest rates.
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Media Contact: Donna Chislett
Department of Energy
902-424-1195
E-mail: chisledp@gov.ns.ca
Energy Minister Charlie Parker supports today's decision of the Utility and Review Board that calls for Nova Scotia Power to release information from a report by UARB consultant Liberty Consulting.
"Making these types of decisions is one of the things the board is designed to do," said Mr. Parker. "The board's job is to consider all the facts and ensure that all pertinent and appropriate information pertaining to a public utility is freely available to all. We have confidence in the board and its ability to do this.
"Ratepayers have a right to see this information and we need the full picture to ensure Nova Scotians are paying the lowest, fairest rates."
FOR BROADCAST USE:
Energy Minister Charlie Parker supports today's decision of
the Utility and Review Board that calls for Nova Scotia Power to
release information from a report by UARB consultant Liberty
Consulting.
Mr. Parker says the board's job is to consider all the facts
and ensure that all pertinent and appropriate information
pertaining to a public utility is freely available to all.
He says ratepayers have a right to see this information and
we need the full picture to ensure Nova Scotians are paying the
lowest, fairest rates.
-30-
Media Contact: Donna Chislett
Department of Energy
902-424-1195
E-mail: chisledp@gov.ns.ca