Nova Scotia Renewables Current Activity in Hydroelectricity Energy
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Hydro power generation has been a small, but consistent source of relatively lower cost renewable energy for Nova Scotians since the 1600s.
Most of Nova Scotia's potential freshwater resources have already been developed for hydroelectricity.
However, the Nova Scotia Department of Energy reviews those resources annually, from the perspectives of feasibility, economics, and the environment.
Now, Nova Scotia is looking farther afield for hydro innovation to help build a sustainable energy future for the province.
The Lower Churchill Hydroelectric Project
Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador have formalized the terms of the agreement to develop the first phase of the Lower Churchill Hydroelectric Project at Muskrat Falls. As a result of the project, Nova Scotia families and businesses will see noticeable economic, environmental and social benefits.
To learn more about the Memorandum of Understanding between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador, including a view of the industry and employment benefits from the project, please see the backgrounder. For more information on hydro energy, check out Hydro energy in Nova Scotia.