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News from Transport 2000 Canada
“The Energy and Utilities Board says New Brunswickers will get a chance to be heard in this province when it considers Acadian Coach Lines’s proposal to cut some bus routes.” the Fredericton Daily Gleaner reported on Nov. 21.
Smart Grid Halifax by Bullfrog
Bullfrog Power, which has offices in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, is Canada’s only 100 per cent green electricity retailer.
Toward a green economy in New Brunswick
When it comes to green energy, so far, all major wind energy developments in the province have been by large foreign multinationals. These public-private partnerships carry with them all the usual risks of other P3s: over the lifespan of the project, they cost taxpayers many times more than would publicly owned projects, and they keep essential pieces of infrastructure out of public control.
North Cape Wind Energy Interpretive Center PEI
The North Cape Interpretive Center, is the ideal location to spend an afternoon. The complex houses a gift shop, a marine aquarium, the interpretive center, and the fully licenced Wind & Reef Restaurant. And only a “stones throw away” you’ll find the North Cape Natural Rock Reef.
NS Government Moves to Protect Independent Power Producers
The province is changing its renewable electricity regulation, a move that will protect the green power projects of independent power producers.
Reviewing energy policy in Nova Scotia
Oil prices have been stable for a while. When this happens, it always restores our illusion that things are under control.
Major NB wind farm almost ready
Caribou Wind Park in northern N.B. will provide enough power for 30,000 homes
Wind power breaks down in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Power is clinging to an antiquated process it knows is failing. Because of the low-bid madness, wind turbines aren’t getting built and renewable targets aren’t being met. To compensate, NSP came up with an alternate plan and applied to the Utility and Review Board—our energy regulator—for approval of a 60MW biomass project with NewPage Corporation.
Bay of Fundy Tidal power announcement next week
Canada has enough tidal energy to power most of the country’s homes and the lion’s share of it lies in this bay, according to Natural Resources Canada.
Renewing Nova Scotia’s future
NDP must decouple profits at NSP, as in California and Oregon, so the utility makes more money by cutting our electric bills. NSP would install smart meters in every home, so consumers can modify their energy use, and offer rebates on insulation, solar panels and other devices that save money.