Blog Listing

Building the Grid of the Future, Together: Learning from Smart Grid Nova Scotia

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.

Leading the Charge: Phil’s eco-friendly journey

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.

National Electricity Month: How we’re modernizing our grid

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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Save money and energy with MyEnergy Insights

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.

Chasing Wind: How EV drivers in Nova Scotia can charge up on wind power

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.

You Asked, We Answer: Why did I get an email about higher than usual power usage?

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.

Clean Energy Update: Battery Storage & Beyond

We checked in with Mark Sidebottom, our newly appointed Chief Clean Energy Officer, for an update on what’s next for our clean energy transition and what it all means for customers.

Creating smarter homes and greener communities, together

By integrating new technologies, we’re able to better manage increased demand for clean electricity while offering you more choice and control.

You Asked, We Answer: EVs and bidirectional charging

A new emerging technology, bidirectional charging can benefit not only EV drivers but the electrical grid and all customers. In this You Asked, We Answer blog we take a closer look at answering your top FAQs about this exciting technology.

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The future of transportation: how electric vehicles help build greener communities and a smarter grid

We spoke with Sanjeev Pushkarna, Program Manager for Smart Grid Nova Scotia, about the shift to electric transportation, and how smart technology like electric vehicle chargers can help us evolve our grid and grow our use of clean energy.