January 31, 2022
We need to do everything we can to make it easier for folks to embrace clean technology, to embrace renewables.
You’ve heard me say this time and time again, the clean technology industry is booming here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. Companies here understand the importance of renewable energy, of making it easier for businesses and residents to make the switch to clean and green power.
And our government has been there every step of the way through investments and rebates to help companies grow and to help folks make the switch to a zero-emissions vehicle, and to make their homes more efficient.
There is a surge here towards renewables, towards green energy. From investing in solar panels, to making the switch to a zero-emissions vehicle—I can tell you that Nova Scotians are stepping up across this province to take strong climate action.
I am incredibly disappointed in Nova Scotia Power’s recent proposal for a system access charge directed to net metered customers with solar power, simply because they chose solar to help our environment and to reduce their energy costs.
Recognizing that Nova Scotia Power is provincially regulated, I want you to know that I’ve made my concerns known to my own MLA, provincial Environment Minister Tim Halman. Tim reassured me that he and his colleague Minister Rushton remain committed to Nova Scotia meeting climate goals, and will be active intervenors in this process, exploring all options to respond to Nova Scotia Power’s actions.