Online scams are becoming more sophisticated every day, with cyber criminals taking advantage of our growing reliance on technology in our daily lives. We’ve shared a few reminders so you can make smart decisions and protect yourself from cyber threats.
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To save money on the Time-of-Use Rate Pilot, adjust your daily energy habits. By making small changes to your weekly routine and planning ahead for winter weekday peak hours, you can achieve significant yearly savings.
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Through its partnership with Nova Scotia Power, LMMW Group, and Efficiency Nova Scotia, Souls Harbour has upgraded their facilities to improve energy efficiency, cut costs, and reinvest savings into community programs.
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As Nova Scotians, we can always count on occasional bouts of stormy weather throughout the year. Whether we're expecting a hurricane or snow storm, the best thing each of us can do is be prepared.
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Members of our Reliability team recently held a community meeting in Merigomish to talk about reliability of power service. We know our customers have been challenged and frustrated by outages and we want you to know we take our commitment to improving reliability seriously.
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As the temperature goes up, keep your power bill down with these tips to beat the heat while saving energy.
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To support their busy lifestyle, Greg and Tracy needed a low-maintenance, energy efficient home that could accommodate their family—and beloved pets.
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It’s no coincidence that Lightning Safety Awareness Week falls during the start of thunderstorm season in Nova Scotia. Protect yourself during electrical storms with these simple tips.
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Members of our Reliability team had a great conversation with community members and elected officials in Victoria County at a recent community meeting to talk about reliability of service in their area.
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We recently had the opportunity to work with local officials to hold a community meeting to talk about reliability of service in Lunenburg County. Director of Reliability, Paul Dandurand, is expanding upon our investments and efforts to improve reliability in the area.
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The grid of the future will be powered by renewable energy—and it must also be reliable and resilient. We can’t get there without doing things differently.
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Meet our Reliability Advisors: The team dedicated to working with customers to answer questions and communicate the work we’re doing in their community to reduce power outages.
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Finding a quiet, warm home in Nova Scotia was a must after immigrating from the Southwest of Africa. Thanks to their heat pump, they have one less thing to think about while leading busy lives.
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Through his personal experiences and practical tips, Phil is sharing his journey towards environmental stewardship and his passion for turning every day into Earth Day.
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As Dana & Dar transition from fossil fuels, they knew a heat pump was a step in the right direction for their cozy home on the South Shore.
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Dion oversees all our power line technicians and depots from Amherst to Canso. He's learning about energy delivery and supporting our teams and crews in working safely to serve our customers.
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We asked Jill Searle, Director of Control Centre Operations, to explain this weekend’s transmission line outage and answer your most asked questions.
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Through an honest discussion with Joanna Osawe and Lia MacDonald, we’re diving into the achievements, challenges, and aspirations of women working in a traditionally male-dominated field: the energy sector.
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We are working toward 80% renewable energy by 2030 and becoming net-zero by 2035.
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Grid-scale batteries will help shape our energy future. They enable us to store renewable energy and bring it to the grid when we need it most.
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Have you ever wondered how electricity travels to your home? Or about what happens after electricity is made in our power plants? We asked Adam King, Manager of Substation Operations, to tell us a little bit about the role substations play in delivering electricity to our communities.
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We asked our Storm Lead, Jill Searle, to answer some of the most common questions related to power outages.
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During a power outage, our team uses the best information we have at the time to give customers the most accurate estimate of when they can expect their power to be restored.
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Observed by more than a billion people from a variety of faiths, the five days of Diwali are marked by prayer, feasts, fireworks, family gatherings, and charitable giving. Learn more about light over darkness from our team members Shiva and Riddhima.
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We have a collective mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight the effects of climate change. With that comes an entirely new clean energy and clean tech sector that is playing a key part in the province’s economic future. Nova Scotia Power has an important role in supporting the historic growth and development we are seeing—and we recognize the critical role that municipalities play, too. Together we can make big changes happen for the future of our communities.
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In a daring move during World War II, senior naval staff sought help from NS Light and Power to combat the Nazis' high-tech magnetic mines and torpedoes targeting Allied ships. The solution was "degaussing", a technology involving mines or wire coiled around ships' decks to neutralize their magnetic profiles, a vital defence strategy implemented on ships from various nations entering Halifax's port.
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How can you combat phantom electricity in your home?
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It’s hard to believe it’s been one year since Hurricane Fiona made landfall. Described as having the power of Hurricane Juan, and the size of Hurricane Dorian, Fiona was a record-breaking storm, bringing the greatest impact in our province’s history.
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It’s been an eventful year for weather here in Nova Scotia. As we kick off another fall hurricane season, staying prepared is critical. Learn about what’s in the forecast, along with some helpful tips for staying safe and storm ready.
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It’s already been an eventful year for weather here in Nova Scotia. As we kick off another fall hurricane season, staying prepared is critical. Here are some insights on the forecast for this season, along with some tips for staying safe and storm ready.
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Trees make our province a beautiful place—but when they get too close to power lines, they can cause outages. You often ask us about how and where we trim trees—so in this edition of You Asked, We Answer, we’re responding to your tree trimming questions
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Trees make our province a beautiful place—but when they get too close to power lines, they can cause outages. In this edition of You Asked, We Answer, we’re responding to your top tree trimming questions.
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We’re on a path to phase out coal and reach 80% renewable energy by 2030. How will we get there? Like any goal worth striving for, there’s a lot to consider. Today, approximately 40% of the electricity we generate comes from renewable sources. It means we have some challenges ahead and decisions to make over the next 6.5 years to transform how we make and deliver electricity, while ensuring that as our energy gets greener, it stays reliable, too.
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Women Unlimited provides support to women interested in working in trades and technology through a wide range of mentorships. We chatted with Ann Wilson, a Contract Management Analyst who started her career at our Tufts Cove Generating Station, about her experience as a former participant of Women Unlimited.
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For International Women in Engineering Day, we’re celebrating a few of the women who play a vital role in keeping electricity flowing across Nova Scotia. Get to know Mink Aich, Lynne Drover, Parnian Hajimomenian, Mishika Hannedige and Danya MacGillivray.
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Nik Phillips, a two-spirited Mi'kmaw knowledge keeper of Millbrook First Nation, chatted with us about identity, acceptance and building safer communities.
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We know you rely on us to provide clean and reliable electricity to power your day. That’s why we’ve been modernizing our grid and transitioning to renewable energy—and in this article, we’re breaking down how it can benefit you.
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Have you wondered how much energy you’re using each month? Or which appliances use the most electricity in your home? MyEnergy Insights can help you with that. We chatted with customers about their experience and how they’re using the tool to save energy and money on their power bill.
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Emergencies are never fun to think about, but they can happen at any time. And with a plan in place, you can respond quickly and stay safe. We spoke with Ken Meade, our VP of Health, Safety & Environment about the importance of emergency preparedness.
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Smart charging can help us get ready for more electric vehicles on the road—and there are benefits for both the grid and for Nova Scotians. By shifting electric vehicle charging to times when our generation mix is lower carbon, we can make a meaningful difference for the environment.
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A message from our CEO to update you on the recent decision by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB) regarding changes to your power bill.
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MyEnergy Insights provides information and tips to help you make informed decisions about your power use. We’re sharing our answers to your top questions about this tool and the high-usage notifications you may be receiving.
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This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the women that are working to make a difference for our customers and keeping electricity flowing to our communities.
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We chatted with Ann Wilson and Ibimina Koko, members of the Black Employee Resource Group at our company, about African Heritage Month, its significance and how it reflects their own experiences.
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We know power outages are inconvenient and can impact your life. That’s why we’re sharing how our team stays storm ready, and we encourage you to do the same by following a few safety and preparedness tips.
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The Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia provides support to LGBTQI+ refugees to resettle in Nova Scotia. We chatted with Rhiannon Makohoniuk, Executive Director of Rainbow Refugee NS, about the association and the great work they do to help newcomers settle in our beautiful province.
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Storm season is here, which means planning and preparing for some powerful storms. We’re sharing how we stay prepared for storm season and proactively maintain and storm-harden the grid.
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This past weekend, we experienced record-breaking extreme cold weather conditions, which led to some power outages. You asked us a lot of important questions, and we’re answering the top ones.
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When we think of psychological health and safety, what may come to mind are things such as practicing self-care, asking for help, creating personal boundaries, and including exercise and good nutrition in our day. While these are all great strategies, there is more to psychological safety both at work and at home.
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We chatted with Bob Robichaud, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Jason Mew, Incident Management Director at the Nova Scotia EMO, about what to expect this season and how to stay prepared.
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