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Cut profits, cut spending, and an independent review — premier's ideas for Nova Scotia Power

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  • published date: 2026-01-30 21:55:13 UTC

Houston has been blunt in his criticism of the utility’s rate application since it was first made public last September, but his 20-page submission goes into greater detail than the premier — who also serves as energy minister — has previously done.

A cut to profits, cuts to spending and an independent review of Nova Scotia Power those are among the asks Premier Tim Houston is making to the Nova Scotia Energy Board as it considers the company's … [+3370 chars]