What does net zero actually mean? Achieving "net zero" means equalling the difference between the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by human activity and the amount removed from the atmosphere. GHGs in Canada include carbon dioxide (80%) and methane (14%), among others. Net-zero emissions is similar to carbon neutrality, which is often
Commentary by the NS Power IRP Project Team Nova Scotia Power’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) presents a long-term strategy for delivering safe, reliable, affordable, and clean electricity to customers across Nova Scotia. It is undertaken through a consultative process together with interested parties, the energy community, and our regulator to plan for the long-term
The Province is taking action to create a cleaner, more sustainable future for Nova Scotia. The government outlined today, December 7, its next steps to address climate change and reach its 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. View Plan
The Climate Change Action Plan 2022-2027 includes 30 new actions that are necessary to address New Brunswick’s climate change priorities and ultimately make the lives of all New Brunswickers more sustainable, affordable, and resilient in the face of climate change. View Plan
The transition to a cleaner, prosperous economy needs to be both an immediate priority and a sustained effort over the years and decades ahead. Canada must keep innovating to meet this long-term goal, strengthening and building on existing measures that fight climate change and transform the economy. View Plan
Sixteen groups will receive over a million dollars through PEI’s Climate Challenge Fund to help Islanders adapt to climate change, develop new technologies and opportunities, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in innovative ways. View Plan
A Strategic Plan for the Deployment of Small Modular Reactors highlights how SMRs could provide safe, reliable and zero-emissions energy to power the Canadian economy and create new opportunities to export Canadian knowledge and expertise around the world. View Plan
Atlantic Canada is already on a path to a clean power future - but the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address the impacts of climate change means more work is required. The Atlantic Provinces and the federal government have developed a roadmap for how jurisdictions can work together to achieve a
Prince Edward Island is a wonderful place to live, work, learn, innovate and raise a family. To sustain and grow opportunity in PEI for generations to come, a significant commitment is needed, by all Islanders, to transition to an economy that is both sustainable and prosperous. View Plan
The Province is introducing an ambitious plan to guide Nova Scotia toward a cleaner, healthier environment where the benefits of being a leader in environmental sustainability and a better quality of life go hand in hand. View Plan
The Way Forward on Climate Change in Newfoundland and Labrador and Climate Change Action Plan- Mid Term Update View Plan
Newfoundland and Labrador has an abundance of renewable energy resources which positions the province well to meet its net-zero commitments, fight climate change, and to grow clean energy jobs and economic development. The Renewable Energy Plan provides a sustainable long-term vision for Newfoundland and Labrador to maximize its renewable energy future.