N.S. government tables bill to review new regulation system for Nova Scotia Power

Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
Date: 2026-09-09 20:24:12.0
Tags: [Nova Scotia, Energy, Environment, Governance, Affordability]

The Government of Nova Scotia, led by Premier and Minister of Energy Tim Houston, tabled a bill requiring the Nova Scotia Energy Board to review the regulation system for Nova Scotia Power Inc. The proposed legislation examines implementing a performance-based regulation that would link a portion of the utility's revenues, earnings, incentives, or penalties to measurable outcomes such as reliability, emissions reduction, and customer service. The review is mandated to begin 30 days after the law takes effect, with a final report to be published publicly.