News releases from Conserve Nova Scotia (Page 1)

Nova Scotians wished the Nova Scotia tree for Boston safe travels while enjoying a live musical performance by local band The Stanfields today, Nov. 18, in Halifax's Grand Parade.

David Darrow, Nova Scotia's senior deputy minister, will take the plunge in his harbour swim in support of the United Way on Thursday, Aug. 21.

Nova Scotia will soon have more fuel-efficient trucks on the road through the transportation and technology programs announced a year ago.

Amendments to two acts and a new bill that will help families save money and reduce their carbon footprint were introduced today, Nov. 25.

Nova Scotians planning to build a new home can benefit from generous rebates, permanent energy savings and reduced greenhouse-gas emissions with the help of a new energy efficiency rebate program.

If we all make some changes to the way we use energy, we could make a significant difference to the economic and environmental future of Nova Scotia. That means more money in all of our pocketbooks and a greener future for Nova Scotians in every part of the province.

The province is making life more affordable for low-income Nova Scotians by increasing its investment in a program that provides energy efficiency upgrades at no cost to homeowners.

Conserve Nova Scotia's newest pilot project will help taxi drivers save money and help the environment by using less fuel.

Nova Scotians are being encouraged to turn off the lights in support of Earth Hour on Saturday, March 27.

Public transit is even better for the environment with two new hybrid buses on the roads in Halifax Regional Municipality.

The initial board members have been announced for Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation, the province's new independent administrator to help Nova Scotians reduce energy use.

Nova Scotia will soon become greener with a $4.25-million investment from the province to support fuel-efficient transportation and technology programs.

Legislation to create an independent administrator to help Nova Scotians cut electricity use was introduced today, Oct. 23.

Over the next three to six months, government buildings and schools will be assessed to determine the best way to make energy-efficiency improvements.

Douze communautés de la Nouvelle-Écosse sont en route vers un avenir plus propre et plus durable grâce au financement du gouvernement provincial.

Twelve communities in Nova Scotia are on the road toward a cleaner, more sustainable future, thanks to funding by the province.

Nova Scotians are being encouraged to build more energy-efficient houses.

The province is investing $30,000 in a feasibility study that will help bring Lunenburg County one step closer to establishing transit service in the community.

More than 20 schools and businesses across Nova Scotia are encouraging drivers to save fuel and help protect the environment with idle-free signs.

Nova Scotians will save energy and money this holiday season after exchanging about 15,000 sets of incandescent holiday lights for energy efficient light emitting diode (LED) lights.