The Houston government doubled down on its criticisms of Nova Scotia Power Wednesday in a scathing closing submission to regulators currently weighing a proposed 14 per cent electricity rate increase over two years.
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is calling on provincial regulators to reject a settlement agreement between Nova Scotia Power and customer groups that would see electricity rates rise by nearly 14 per cent over the next two years.
Rates could rise 14% over 2 years under settlement between Nova Scotia Power, customers cbc.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cbc.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Fuel costs mean Nova Scotia Power rates could spike again in the coming years cbc.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cbc.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Nova Scotia Power is looking to secure a domestic supply of coal from the recently-reopened Donkin mine in Cape Breton and push the cost onto ratepayers.