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Province Welcomes First In-stream Tidal Device
The province welcomes news that the largest in-stream tidal device now in operation in North America has been successfully installed in the Bay of Fundy.
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Province Appoints Alternate Member to Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Board
The province has named Paul Taylor as Nova Scotia's alternate member of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board.
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Province Speeds Up Green Energy Schedule
The province wants to make it easier for renewable electricity projects to get built in Nova Scotia.
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Province Welcomes Strengthened Tidal Program
Two new tidal committees appointed: one will provide advice around environmental effects monitoring and the second will serve as a liaison between people involved in the project and the surrounding communities.
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Government Moves to Protect Independent Power Producers
The province is changing its renewable electricity regulation, a move that will protect the green power projects of independent power producers. The deadline has been moved from Dec. 31, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2011.
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Deep Panuke Work Commitment Update
An onshore rig building program is being extended by two years thanks to a commitment by the province and EnCana Corporation.
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Minister Approves Onshore Exploration Agreement
Minister Approves Onshore Exploration Agreement Eastrock Resources Ltd. was granted an exploration agreement to explore for conventional oil and gas on land in Cumberland and Colchester counties.
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Deputy Minister of Energy Accepts Secondment With Government of Canada
Alison Scott, deputy minister of the Department of Energy, has accepted a secondment with the Government of Canada.
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Province Ups Renewable Target; Wheeler to Consult with Public
By 2015, 25 per cent of Nova Scotia's electricity will be supplied by renewable energy.
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Updates to the Pipeline Act
The province is proposing changes to the Pipeline Act that will give the Utility and Review Board broader power and more options to ensure compliance.
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