Nova Scotia Department of Energy Mission

The mission of the Nova Scotia Department of Energy is to serve the social, environmental, and economic interests of Nova Scotians by ensuring all energy resources are developed and used in an efficient and sustainable manner.

Our Responsibilities

The Nova Scotia Department of Energy is responsible for a wide range of initiatives in the following areas:

• Energy Policy and Analysis
• Energy Markets including Electricity, Energy Transportation and the Use of Energy
• Petroleum Resource Assessment and Management
• Energy Business and Technology
• Communications and Public Education
• Fiscal Management and Analysis