Myth 1: It’s more efficient to leave a room at a constant temperature than turning the heat down overnight (or when you’re not home) Fact 1: It takes less energy to warm up a cold room in the morning than it does to maintain a constant temperature throughout the night. If you have baseboard
Batteries and microgrids could help us use renewable energy more efficiently and make power outages disappear for customers. Learn how we’re exploring that future today with customers in Elmsdale. Visit Webpage
Go Smart. Save Energy. We want to help you improve your home’s energy efficiency with innovative smart products. Smart products are now rolling out to Saint John residents as part of our Smart Energy Project. By partnering with us to participate in these product trials, you can experience new technology, help reduce our community’s
Nova Scotia’s energy future holds exciting possibilities — more wind and solar generation, battery storage, electric vehicles, and even more opportunities to bring renewable energy to the grid. Globally, the electrical grids that have served us over the past century are evolving through new technology into “smart grids.” Smart grids offer a future in
This report takes the pulse of Atlantic Canadian firms that are developing and providing clean technologies. It updates our groundbreaking 2018 study, Growing Atlantic Canada’s Clean Technology Firms, affirming many of the findings from our initial report. This update identifies 160 clean technology firms in the Atlantic region. These firms are inherently innovative, export-oriented and pay high wages.
The global economy is changing rapidly with an increasing emphasis on reducing environmental impacts and mitigating the effects of climate change. While many Atlantic Canadian firms recognize the benefits of clean technology adoption, this region is lagging behind. Only 7% of Atlantic businesses adopted clean technology in 2019, below the national rate of 9%.
Going all-in with electric vehicles (EVs) is a key part of transitioning Canadian transportation to a net-zero emissions future. It’s one reason why the Government of Canada has set an ambitious federal target that by 2040, 100% of light-duty vehicle sales will be zero-emission vehicles. As auto manufacturers produce more EVs and new models
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
As the seasons change, so does the way we use energy. Nip high household energy consumption in the bud this spring and save energy with these green tips and home upgrades. You’ll give a new meaning to the term ‘green thumb’ once you see your energy savings bloom. Visit Webpage
The Way Forward on Climate Change in Newfoundland and Labrador and Climate Change Action Plan- Mid Term Update View Plan
Appliances and lighting can account for almost 20% of an average family’s annual energy use. Knowing how much energy each device in your home uses can help you better manage your energy use and save money on your bills. Use these charts and calculators to help you determine how much energy your appliances are
Smart meters are one of the ways NB Power is modernizing the power grid to provide you with the best possible service into the future. A smart meter looks similar to the current meter on your home. What makes it different is that it allows two-way communication, over a secure network, giving you the