Cozy Colchester, Healthier Climate for All Cozy Colchester, Healthier Climate for All By Allison Lawlor, Climate Story Network / Thursday, May 2, 2024 0 425 Article rating: No rating The municipality’s innovative and essentially cost-free retrofit programs are making life cheaper for many Colchester homeowners while also lowering a home’s carbon footprint. Read more
What is Community Solar? What is Community Solar? By Sean Kelly, Climate Story Network / Friday, March 15, 2024 1 507 Article rating: 5.0 The Nova Scotia government has announced a community solar program. But how is it different from the solar panels you already see on homes? Read more
Province Opens Solar Garden Program Province Opens Solar Garden Program Staff Reporter / Friday, March 1, 2024 0 493 Article rating: No rating The Province’s new Community Solar Program will help community groups and businesses set up solar gardens and sell their renewable electricity to subscribers who can’t install their own solar panels. Read more
Cumberland Dreams Big in Green Energy Cumberland Dreams Big in Green Energy Bill Martin / Thursday, June 29, 2023 0 509 Article rating: 5.0 Cumberland may have closed its energy authority, but the lure of prosperity through green energy remains attractive to local officials. Read more
Solar Savings Impressive in Pugwash Solar Savings Impressive in Pugwash Staff Reporter / Friday, February 17, 2023 0 505 Article rating: 5.0 The Pugwash Village Commission has once again praised the move to solar energy at the Farmers’ Market. Read more
Minister Commits to Solar in Climate Plan OPINION Tim Halman / Wednesday, February 2, 2022 0 1167 Article rating: No rating Many Nova Scotians have made their feelings known about Nova Scotia Power's application to increase electricity rates by 10 per cent and increase the cost for solar power. Read more
Premier Says No to NS Power Cash Grab Premier Says No to NS Power Cash Grab Staff Reporter / Wednesday, February 2, 2022 1 1024 Article rating: No rating Premier Tim Houston is taking steps to stop Nova Scotia Power from imposing a new charge on solar projects. Read more
Plan Calls for Pugwash to Go Solar Staff Reporter / Monday, August 10, 2020 2 1660 Article rating: 3.8 The Pugwash Farmers Market has become a landmark to those crossing the bridge into the village. If Jen Houghtaling has her way, the facility will become a lot more distinctive, symbolic, and profitable. Read more
Cumberland Addresses Internet and Solar Projects Cumberland Addresses Internet and Solar Projects Staff Reporter / Thursday, April 9, 2020 0 1453 Article rating: 5.0 The Warden of Cumberland Municipality says, “We recognize we need to plan for the future for our residents, while being mindful of current world events.” Read more
Solar Farm Concept for Pugwash Farmers' Market Solar Farm Concept for Pugwash Farmers' Market Staff Reporter / Monday, March 9, 2020 1 1489 Article rating: 5.0 The Village of Pugwash and the Farmers’ Market are considering a plan to install solar electric panels as a cost saving measure for village facilities. Read more
Province Launches Community Solar Program Province Launches Community Solar Program Staff Reporter / Tuesday, December 13, 2016 0 1826 Article rating: No rating Government is making it easier for town halls, community buildings, fire halls and other public buildings to save money and reduce emissions by installing solar panels. Read more