News releases from Energy and Mines (July 2018 - Aug. 2021) (Page 1)

The Nova Scotia government is investing $3.3 million to support energy efficiency upgrades at five community buildings in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM).

The province is investing nearly $790,000 in the Town of Yarmouth’s active transportation network.

The Nova Scotia government is investing more than $37 million to help bring 60 new battery-operated, electric buses to Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM).

Premier Iain Rankin announced today, July 10, a Request for Proposals (RFP) will be issued to attract low-cost and innovative solutions to supply 10 per cent of the province’s electricity from renewables, such as wind and solar.

The first large-scale community solar gardens in the province will be built in Antigonish, Berwick and Mahone Bay.

The province is investing more than $615,000 to support energy efficiency retrofits for the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre in Bridgewater.

The province is investing more than $4.6 million for an energy system to supply heating, cooling and hot water for the new Cogswell District redevelopment area in downtown Halifax.

The province is investing more than $1.2 million to complete the Town of Kentville’s active transportation network.

The Nova Scotia government is investing $300,000 for the first phase of a study to bring electric transit buses to Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM).

The province is investing more than $1.3 million to build two kilometres of new multi-use pathways and active transportation bridges to create a connected active transportation network in the Town of Antigonish.

The province is investing $1 million to build seven kilometres of new multi-use pathways and crossings to provide alternative ways for people of all ages and abilities to commute to local amenities and attractions in Port Hawkesbury.

The Nova Scotia government is investing more than $1.1 million in the initial planning phase for a commuter ferry that will travel from a new terminal in Bedford to Halifax’s downtown ferry terminal.

The province is creating new pathways to clean, renewable energy sources with amendments to the Electricity Act introduced today, April 7, by Energy and Mines Minister Chuck Porter.

The province is strengthening its commitment to address climate change and grow the economy with its new Electric Vehicle Rebate program.

Nova Scotia is a leader in fighting climate change and that work will continue.

Easier access to renewable energy will help to create jobs and ensure that Nova Scotia continues to lead in the fight against climate change.

The province is supporting the next generation of the energy and mines sector by awarding scholarships to 20 Nova Scotia students.

The province continues to be recognized as a national leader in energy efficiency.

The province is committed to developing commercially viable, renewable energy sources that have the potential to advance our green economy.

The province is helping to reduce emissions in Port Hawkesbury through active transportation infrastructure.