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Nova Scotia renewable energy targets aim for 40% renewables by 2020, with a 25% standard by 2015, leveraging wind power, tidal energy, and a feed-in tariff to cut coal use, spur jobs, stabilize rates.
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Nova Scotia's renewable targets set 25% by 2015 and 40% by 2020, curbing coal use and stabilizing electricity prices.
- 40% of electricity from renewables by 2020
- 25% renewable standard by 2015 to be enshrined in law
- Community feed-in tariff to boost local power projects
- $1.5B investment expected, creating hundreds of jobs
- Average household pays about $15 more per year in 5 years
Nova Scotians can expect to pay more for power as the province ramps up its green energy program.
The government plans for 40 per cent of all electricity to come from renewable sources by 2020. That would supply as many as 500,000 homes.
The NDP government has already set a goal of 25 per cent by 2015, and now plans to make that law.
Currently, only 12 per cent of Nova Scotias power comes from renewable sources such as wind turbines across the province. Most of the provinces electricity is generated in coalfired plants.
These standards make Nova Scotia one of the most progressive energy jurisdictions in the world, said Premier Darrell Dexter. There are costs but in the long run consumers will pay less than if we stay on the current path.
The provinces plan, which includes a guaranteed price for communitybased power producers such as small wind projects in rural communities, is expected to attract $1.5 billion in new investments and create hundreds of jobs.
Residential power bills are expected to climb. In five years, the average household could pay an additional $15 a year to help the province reach its goals.
Provincial officials said their aggressive plan will make Nova Scotia a global leader in green energy.
I think they are stretch targets but they are achievable, said Robin McAdam, Nova Scotia Powers vicepresident of sustainable development. We arent hamstrung if tidal [power] doesnt pan out.
Premier Darrell Dexter said it will mean more stable power prices for consumers and a more secure supply of energy.
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