Nova Scotia Power executives grilled by government over power hike proposal

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The NDP says Nova Scotians can't afford a 10 per cent rate hike and even proposed new legislation during the spring session, to allow N.S. Power to offer a reduced and more affordable rate for low-income ratepayers.

“People are struggling with the rising cost of everything, they certainly can’t afford a 10 per cent increase to power rates,” said NDP Natural Resources and Renewables spokesperson Claudia Chender.

“In the spring sitting of the legislature, the Houston government tabled two bills to amend energy legislation, yet neither will keep people’s power bills affordable which should be the government’s priority.”

Chender said 37 per cent of Nova Scotians are experiencing energy poverty — meaning more than six per cent of their income is spent on power bills.

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Claudia Chender MLA