201 releases issued in the specified time period for Energy
2009 Pengrowth-Nova Scotia Petroleum Innovation Grant Winner Announced
Energy
November 19, 2009 9:36 AM
ENERGY--2009 Pengrowth-Nova Scotia Petroleum Innovation Grant Winner Announced
Travis Deacon is helping improve offshore emergency safety thanks to the Pengrowth-Nova Scotia Petroleum Innovation Grant.
Province Welcomes First In-stream Tidal Device
Energy
November 12, 2009 4:10 PM
ENERGY--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.
Province Appoints Alternate Member to Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Board
Energy
November 4, 2009 4:25 PM
ENERGY--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.
Province Speeds Up Green Energy Schedule
Energy
November 4, 2009 2:14 PM
ENERGY--Province Speeds Up Green Energy Schedule
The province wants to make it easier for renewable electricity projects to get built in Nova Scotia.
Province Welcomes Strengthened Tidal Program
Energy
October 26, 2009 2:17 PM
ENERGY--Province Welcomes Strengthened Tidal Program
Energy Minister Bill Estabrooks welcomed appointments to two new committees today, Oct. 26, that will help guide the work of the tidal demonstration project in the Minas Passage.
Government Moves to Protect Independent Power Producers
Energy
October 9, 2009 11:39 AM
ENERGY--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.
Nearly 100 Nova Scotia Youth Benefit From Energy Scholarships
Energy
October 5, 2009 12:12 PM
ENERGY--Nearly 100 Nova Scotia Youth Benefit From Energy Scholarships
NOTE: A list of this year's scholarship winners and their hometowns follows this release.
Eighteen more Nova Scotia young people have gotten a boost to their education and career goals through the Pengrowth-Nova Scotia Energy Scholarships.
Deep Panuke Work Commitment Update
Energy
September 30, 2009 2:21 PM
ENERGY--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.
Updates to the Pipeline Act Proposed
Energy
September 29, 2009 2:17 PM
ENERGY--Updates to the Pipeline Act Proposed
Proposed changes to the Pipeline Act will help bring Nova Scotia's regulations in line with other provinces and give the Utility and Review Board more options to ensure compliance.
Minister Approves Onshore Exploration Agreement
Energy
September 4, 2009 2:54 PM
ENERGY--Minister Approves Onshore Exploration Agreement
Interest in Nova Scotia's onshore continues to grow with the approval of another onshore exploration agreement, today, Sept. 4, by Energy Minister Bill Estabrooks.
Deputy Minister of Energy Accepts Secondment With Government of Canada
Energy
August 5, 2009 3:38 PM
ENERGY--Deputy Minister of Energy Accepts Secondment With Government of Canada
Acting Energy Minister Frank Corbett announced today, Aug. 5, that Alison Scott, deputy minister of the Department of Energy, has accepted a secondment with the Government of Canada.
Province Ups Renewable Target; Wheeler to Consult with Public
Energy
July 28, 2009 10:38 AM
ENERGY--Province Ups Renewable Target; Wheeler to Consult with Public
Aggressive new targets for renewable electricity were announced today, July 28, by acting Energy Minister Frank Corbett. By 2015, 25 per cent of Nova Scotia's electricity will be supplied by renewable energy.
Updates to the Pipeline Act
Energy
May 1, 2009 10:27 AM
ENERGY--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.
Nova Scotia Welcomes Local Tidal Work
Energy
April 30, 2009 12:40 PM
ENERGY--Nova Scotia Welcomes Local Tidal Work
Energy Minister Barry Barnet welcomed news that a Nova Scotia company will be working on the tidal energy demonstration project in the Bay of Fundy.
Province Welcomes Natural Gas Use, Emission Cuts
Energy
March 3, 2009 1:02 PM
ENERGY--Province Welcomes Natural Gas Use, Emission Cuts
Nova Scotia is now cleaner and greener, thanks to Saint Mary's University's switch from oil to cleaner burning natural gas.
Province Explores Options for Cleaner Power Grid
Energy
February 12, 2009 10:00 AM
ENERGY--Province Explores Options for Cleaner Power Grid
By 2020, Nova Scotia plans to deliver more clean power through a stronger electricity grid.
Nova Scotia Welcomes Tidal Project Activity
Energy
January 22, 2009 1:18 PM
ENERGY--Nova Scotia Welcomes Tidal Project Activity
Energy Minister Barry Barnet welcomed news that Nova Scotia's in-stream tidal energy project is moving closer to the water.
Province Unveils Plan for Environmental Protection, Economic Growth
Energy
January 16, 2009 11:25 AM
ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT--Province Unveils Plan for Environmental Protection, Economic Growth
By 2020, Nova Scotia will be cleaner, greener and more prosperous.
Minister Approves Onshore Production Lease
Energy
December 23, 2008 8:32 AM
ENERGY--Minister Approves Onshore Production Lease
Nova Scotia's first shale gas production lease has been approved in principle by Energy Minister Richard Hurlburt.
New Offshore Oil and Gas Land Open for Bidding
Energy
November 21, 2008 12:57 PM
ENERGY--New Offshore Oil and Gas Land Open for Bidding
Interest in Nova Scotia's offshore has been heating up this year, and the Canada - Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board is stoking the fire by releasing new real estate to potential explorers.