Port Hawkesbury Paper is responsible to pay the costs related to Maritime Link Inc.’s $500 million regulatory asset as part of the rates they must pay to Nova Scotia Power according to a recent Nova Scotia Energy Board ruling the board writes that “as with all Nova Scotia Power customers responsibility for these payments will depend on the costs included in the rates set in the tariffs under which these customers may take service in the future.” Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience the Town of Antigonish and Town of Mahone Bay were also denied their requests to be exempt from paying those costs the federal government agreed to guarantee a $500 million bond issuance by NSP Maritime Link Inc had to use the proceeds of a bond issuance to refund Nova Scotia Power Inc. amounts paid (or expected to be paid) between 2018-2025 for principal and interest for an existing federally guaranteed bond issuance used to finance the construction of the Maritime Link which Nova Scotia Power recovers under a fuel adjustment mechanism were chronically and significantly under-recovered The effect of the arrangement was to reduce the mechanism balance strengthening Nova Scotia Power’s financial position without needing a significant increase in rates for mechanism customers to do so Port Hawkesbury Paper is not a fuel adjustment mechanism customer and was not obliged to repay any of the outstanding fuel balance that existed when the arrangement with the federal government was concluded Port Hawkesbury Paper asked the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) to confirm that it will not be responsible for the repayment of the costs associated with the $500 million regulatory asset as part of the tolls rates and charges it pays to Nova Scotia Power in the future The board’s ruling document stated that a foundational premise for Port Hawkesbury Paper’s request is that as a non-fuel adjustment mechanism customer it is inappropriate to repay fuel and purchased power costs incurred by Nova Scotia Power to serve mechanism customers The board writes that while it is mindful of the cost-of-service principle that underlies this position it disagrees with Port Hawkesbury Paper’s premise in this case The term sheet for the arrangement required the funds from the guaranteed debt to be used by NSP Maritime Link Inc to refund Nova Scotia Power for past (and some prospective) principal and interest payments associated with the financing of the Maritime Link under an existing federally guaranteed debt the previously incurred costs were eliminated The board found that the recovery of payments relating to NSP Maritime Link Inc.’s approved $500 million regulatory asset from Nova Scotia Power’s customers over the next 28 years match the costs of the Maritime Link with its benefits much better than was previously the case because of issues with historical non-delivery and under-delivery of energy over the Maritime Link the board found that “any future payments related to the regulatory asset are more appropriately associated with future service from the Maritime Link and are better characterized as costs incurred to provide service at that time rather than as recovery of historically incurred costs.” Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page The British Virgin Islands is an explorer's dream with more than 60 isles and cays to discover Expert-backed tips and a step-by-step breakdown to ward off these pests We tried it: Filtrete Smart Tower and the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Photo Credit: CCHL/ICELEVEL Ottawa, ON – The Central Canada Hockey League and the Hawkesbury Hawks are pleased to announce forward Alexis Trudeau has committed to NCAA Division III Nichols College for the 2025-26 season QC native is in his first season in the CCHL with the Hawks where he put up 22 points in 53 games played CIB investments are powering neighbourhoods connecting communities and putting Canadians to work MULGRAVE – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is providing $224.2 million in loans to help Port Hawkesbury Paper Wind Ltd build a large-scale wind energy project and support 13 Mi’kmaw First Nations through Wskijinu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency Ltd The Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm involves construction and installation of 24 Nordex N163-7.0MW cold climate turbines at a 118 metre hub height with anti-icing system blade technology sustainable electricity generation capacity of 168 megawatts The lead building team is RES Canada Construction LP The wind power project will support Nova Scotia’s energy grid and in turn contribute power to the largest industrial user of electricity Port Hawkesbury Paper is a significant contributor to the economic well-being of Nova Scotia and particularly the eastern region of the province Recent economic impact studies have confirmed that the facility directly employs approximately 325 people employing hundreds of forestry contractors and suppliers The wind project will create 150 full-time construction jobs up to five permanent wind farm jobs and generate economic development for the region The Indigenous Equity loan is the second to WMA following a deal last year related to an energy storage project in Nova Scotia The wind farm is expected to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than 350,000 tonnes a year equivalent to 2.4 per cent of Nova Scotia’s emissions in 2021 Commercial operations are expected to begin in 2026 The project is being financed under the CIB’s $10 billion Clean Power priority sector which is dedicated to addressing financing gaps in new projects such as renewables district energy systems and energy storage The Goose Harbour Lake Wind project supports Nova Scotia’s transition to clean energy sources that will significantly reduce the province’s carbon emissions The CIB’s investment and partnership with Port Hawkesbury Paper Wind Ltd. and Wskijinu'k Mtmo'taqnuow Agency Ltd will create more jobs and bring lasting economic benefits to the region Our latest clean power investment in Nova Scotia supports sustainable economic development in the Atlantic province and the delivery of electricity to a paper mill which is a large Nova Scotia employer The $224.2 million investment will help build one of Nova Scotia’s largest wind energy projects and support all First Nations in the province to buy a meaningful equity stake and have a voice through a board position in the project We are in the midst of an energy transition in Nova Scotia shifting away from fossil fuels toward clean We have a unique opportunity to harness this low-cost resource to increase our energy security and help us meet our net-zero emissions goal We applaud Port Hawkesbury Paper for their contribution to these efforts with the Goose Harbour Lake wind farm as well as their commitment to ecological forestry Our investment in major projects like the Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm as well as continued capital upgrade projects and annual major maintenance programs are examples of where we want to grow and help the facility succeed for many years to come We are excited and proud to be working with all our partners to advance this project which will not only contribute to our mission of making top quality competitive forest products but at the same time be a great place to work and be an environmentally responsible and strong contributor to the province of Nova Scotia Our partnership with Port Hawkesbury Paper Wind and the Canada Infrastructure Bank on the Goose Harbour Lake Wind project represents not just an investment in renewable energy but also a significant step towards empowering our Mi’kmaq communities By acquiring a stake in this groundbreaking initiative we are not only contributing to Nova Scotia's transition to sustainable energy but also supporting industry creating jobs and fostering economic development in our region This project embodies our commitment to balancing environmental responsibility with community growth ensuring a brighter future for generations to come We are immensely proud of Stonebridge Financial’s role in arranging the construction ITC bridge and long-term debt financing of the 168 MW Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm we successfully navigated financial complexities to ensure the project's successful execution This collaboration highlights our ongoing commitment to renewable energy and our ability to facilitate innovative financing solutions that contribute to a sustainable future 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OPP officer charged with assaultBy William EltheringtonPublished: November 23, 2024 at 7:12PM EST Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Wednesday at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital MacLean represented and served his community in several capacities for 54 years cabinet minister and as twice as the town’s mayor awarded in recognition of his significant achievements and contributions to the community The Antigonish-born MacLean was first elected mayor of Port Hawkesbury in 1973 and served in that position until 1981 when he entered provincial politics first serving as MLA for Inverness South and as a cabinet minister with the provincial Progressive Conservatives until 1986 later sitting as an independent until 1988 He returned as Port Hawkesbury mayor in 1993 and held the position until 2016 “He was a man who really cared about people and would do anything to help people out,” said Allan MacMaster current federal Conservative candidate and former Inverness MLA if you have the power to do something for your area who served as a member of parliament for the now-dissolved riding of Cape Breton-East Richmond between 1980 and 1997 said in a statement that he was saddened to learn of MacLean’s passing “He always served with dedication and a deep commitment to the community,” said Dingwall now president and vice-chancellor of Cape Breton University “My thoughts are with his family and all those who knew and loved him at this very difficult time.” In a November 2015 interview with the Post MacLean said he had the people of his community to thank for his long ride in government “I’ve run in 17 elections and they’ve been great to support me when he announced he would not be re-offering as mayor for the October 2016 municipal election MacLean added that he prided himself on working with all levels of government and with people from all political parties throughout his career many friends in municipal politics and provincial and federal and I’m getting calls from those people today and I really appreciate it,” he said MacLean said he is particularly proud of the role he played in the establishment of three key institutions in the community — the Strait Area Education Recreation Centre (SAERC) the Nova Scotia Community College’s Nautical Institute and the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre he served on the executive and as past president of the Strait Pirates junior-B hockey club in the late 1960s and continually showed his support for the team “I think I’ve left my mark on the community,” he said Waxing nostalgia of his time as motel owner MacLean told the Post in a 2022 interview that “We were getting in about 65 per cent business at the time then my good friends in government decided to put a guardrail across my driveway at the causeway,” he said MacLean told the Post in 2016 he has always remembered a piece of advice given to him by former Nova Scotia premier Robert Stanfield: “The people lend you the job.” And as pleased as he was of his political accomplishments MacLean emphasized that he was equally proud of his family — wife (More on Billy Joe MacLean’s life and legacy can be found in Saturday’s Cape Breton Post print edition and online at capebretonpost.com.) a leader in North American paper manufacturing is pleased to announce the launch of its Elevation Book grade The new Elevation Book product is a significant step forward for high-quality book paper Designed to meet the evolving needs of the printing and publishing sectors The Elevation Book grade emerges from Port Hawkesbury Paper’s pursuit of excellence and innovation Crafted at our state-of-the-art facility in Nova Scotia Elevation Book is engineered to offer superior printing experience with its exceptional features: Elevation Book represents a new option for publishers Its superior quality and performance characteristics make it the go-to choice for any book application “We are excited to set a new standard for print quality and sustainability in the industry,” said John Picklesimer president of sales at Port Hawkesbury Paper “This product is a testament to our team’s expertise and our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that meet our customers’ evolving needs.” Please visit our website for product specifications Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account A nine-year officer with the Ontario Provincial Police has been charged with two counts of assault in connection with an incident at the Hawkesbury detachment early on Canada Day Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Alexandre Bolduc had been released from custody and was scheduled to appear in court in L’Orignal at a later day a vehicle was observed driving through the staff parking lot of the Hawkesbury detachment in what was described as a suspicious manner Officers responded as two individuals exited the vehicle and the interaction led to the duo receiving injuries that required medical treatment The OPP’s Professional Standards Unit launched an investigation into the incident in July The charges against Bolduc were laid on Nov The Professional Standards Unit investigation remained ongoing This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Accueil » Hawkesbury gets some relief on OPP bill Hawkesbury won’t have to pay as much next year for police services after all Council reviewed a letter from Solicitor General Michael Kerzner during its December 9 council meeting Kerzner indicated in his letter that the provincial government heard and listened to the message of complaint from Hawkesbury and other Ontario munipalities about the severe increase in the cost of police services with the OPP Kerzner noted that recent contract agreements between the province and the Ontario Provincial Police Association are intended to provide support for OPP members and detachments throughout the province He also stated that his ministry understands “the impact these (contract) changes are having on the budgets of municipalities that are served by the OPP The solicitor general confirmed that the provincial government will provide more than $77 million in financial relief to all municipalities that contract with the OPP This financial aid is the result of adjustments to the billing for OPP services in 2023 to all its municipal clients and also a 10-per-cent reduction of 2025 invoice amounts to municipalities that means $503,536 worth of financial relief to the original OPP bill of $3,352,565 for 2025 policing services The municipality will now pay instead $2,849,030 which works out to about $3000 more than its 2024 OPP bill “It’s good news for all municipalities,” said Mayor Robert Lefebvre “The province will also be examining options for reviewing the OPP billing model,” stated Kerzner “to ensure that it meets the needs of communities across the province.” The mayor and the rest of council welcomed this promise from the solicitor general Mayor Lefebvre said that the current formula used to calculate OPP policing bills do not reflect the difference in cost for police services for small urban clients like Hawkesbury and other more rural municipalities in Ontario Hawkesbury Council adopted its 2025 municipal budget which included a 9.83 per cent tax levy increase because of the change in how policing will be funded the budget will be revised in early 2025 to account for the newly announced provincial funding The approved operating budget for 2025 totals $26.87 million Council adopted the budget early to ensure operational expenditures proceed without delay with adjustments to the levy planned once funding is finalized The revised budget will be presented in January or February with interim tax bills issued in March based on 2024 rates and adjusted bills will follow in September Port Hawkesbury began experiencing a town-wide power affecting upwards of 1500 customers Cause is currently unknown and restoration time is predicted to be 12:00 P.M Power outage has resulted in the closing of Nova Scotia Community College Strait Area campus Top picks for what to watch this month in Canada PORT HAWKESBURY — Port Hawkesbury has a new business coming back to town which owns Home Hardware Building Centre locations in Port Hood and Whycocomagh will be opening a third location in a former Port Hawkesbury call centre building Co-owner Melanie MacDonald is very excited to see the new location come to life “There’s one building supply store and Home Hardware was there before so we think it’s going to be a really good fit Last February or March the ball started rolling and by the time we put the offer in and the conditions Then there’s been the demolition and right now we’re in construction mode Things are starting to come back together and we’re hoping to open in the spring coming,” she said “There’s a lot going on in Inverness County in general on this side of the island MacDonald said the new location will be a full-fledged building centre with all of the features seen in a typical Home Hardware “Like our Port Hood and Whycocomagh stores our Home Hardware Building Centre in Port Hawkesbury will be the same It will have everything from toasters to lumber big drive-through warehouse and we’ll probably have two to three acres of property outside just for building supplies,” she explained “Both of our current stores also have a nice selection of giftware called Home Expressions for Home Hardware and we intend to do the same so there will be some small furniture pieces and giftware in that location Home Hardware has BeautiTone paint and Benjamin Moore whether that be Christmas or summer patio furniture or soil Everything that you can imagine a Home Hardware Building Centre would have The new store will also create jobs for Port Hawkesbury locals The location will span across a substantial amount of real estate which the MacDonalds have decided to use to their advantage and will be renting out some of the commercial space to other businesses “We are looking right now at about 40 staff We will need managers in different departments and then cashiers we have some interest already and it’s exciting for us to see that because there is a shortage of staff across the country It is nice to see the pouring out of interest,” she said “I should mention that the store will be about 20,000 square feet the drive-through warehouse will be about 23,000 square feet and then we have two to three acres of lumber yard Then in the building there’s going to be an additional 28,000 square feet that we are going to rent out as commercial space Home Hardware is a nice staple in that space so it would certainly be inviting and it should hopefully be a lot of traffic.” MacDonald emphasized that the Home Hardware brand consists of independently owned stores which greatly contributes to the community element within Cape Breton The MacDonalds’ three locations are a family effort started the North End Home Hardware 45 years ago and Daniel and I and our sister Kelly are all involved — it truly is a family business We all have something different to bring to the table between construction background lumber knowledge and just being involved in our communities,” she explained “The five of us meet regularly and it truly is a team effort between being onsite for the construction to finances to store inventory It really does take the five of us to make things work and we’re fortunate we all get along We’re a close family and we’re involved in our community it’s just nice to be a part of that and it’s exciting to be here and living here and seeing so much going on in the Strait area and in Inverness County “It’s nice that we get to gain as a business and grow as a business because of those population increases but it also just makes you feel warm inside just to know that this area on the west side of Cape Breton is developing and growing and people are moving here.” MacDonald’s brother Daniel MacDonald is also excited for the grand opening of the Port Hawkesbury location to finally arrive It’s something we talked about for the last few years we’ve been back and forth looking for the right spot and we had some options just tossed them around to see if we thought they’d work or not “With our other two locations we have great staff and without having the support of staff we wouldn’t be able to expand and move up to Port Hawkesbury It takes a lot of time and it takes a lot of effort to open a new location and you rely heavily on the staff at our other two locations so shout out to them for all the hard work that they did and continue to do in our current locations.” Meghan Dewar is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter for the Cape Breton Post Let’s take a look at how immigrants were faring in the Welcoming Francophone Communities of Edmundston at the time of the 2021 Census of Population While the forestry sector is a significant contributor to New Brunswick’s economy, health care and social assistance (1,620 people) was the biggest employer in Edmundston in 2021, followed by retail trade (1,025) and manufacturing (990) French is the language most often used at work in Edmundston 87.4% of the municipality’s population reported French as their language used most often at work while 7.9% reported English and 4.6% reported both English and French While the linguistic profile of Edmundston is welcoming for Francophone immigrants the number of immigrants who settled in Edmundston declined for the first time since 2006 falling from 715 immigrants in 2016 to 590 in 2021 The share of immigrants in Edmundston (3.9%) in 2021 was below the provincial average of 5.8% At the time of the census in May 2021, immigrants in the core-aged group (25 to 54 years) accounted for 5.7% of the core-aged labour force in Edmundston, which is lower than the provincial figure (7.4%) the unemployment rate for core-aged immigrants in Edmundston (12.0%) was over double the rate for non-immigrants (5.1%) Although agriculture dominates in the more rural municipalities of the region Hawkesbury is considered an industrial and commercial hub Manufacturing (610 people) was the biggest employer at the time of the 2021 Census followed by retail trade (605) and health care and social assistance (590) Hawkesbury offers a predominantly French-speaking work environment with 63.9% reporting French as their language used most often at work 24.6% reporting English and 11.3% reporting both English and French Although the immigrant population in Hawkesbury edged down from 2006 to 2016 it increased by 255 immigrants from 2016 to 2021 reaching its highest number since 1996 (585 immigrants) the share of immigrants living in Hawkesbury (6.0%) was well below the provincial average of 30.0% in 2021 Just over one-third (34.2%) of the core-aged labour force in Ontario were immigrants in 2021—the largest share nationally Within the six municipalities in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell with a population of 5,000 or more Hawkesbury (9.2%) reported having the largest share of immigrants in the core-aged labour force followed by Clarence-Rockland (8.1%) and Russell (7.5%) Core-aged immigrants in Hawkesbury had an unemployment rate of 4.9% in 2021 among the lowest rates in the county and less than half the provincial rate (11.4%) the unemployment rate for core-aged non-immigrants in Hawkesbury (12.1%) ranked among the highest rates in the province Accueil » Hawkesbury man faces drug trafficking and weapons charges after OPP raid A 50-year-old man is facing multiple charges following a drug bust by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Hawkesbury The OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the Hawkesbury OPP Detachment executed a search warrant on Oct leading to the seizure of dangerous drugs and weapons Police said officers confiscated nearly 30 grams of suspected psilocybin officers also seized more than $5,700 in cash and items commonly linked to drug trafficking One individual was taken into custody at the scene after assaulting an officer and resisting arrest has been charged with assault with intent to resist arrest two counts of possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order two counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking He also faces charges for possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime and four counts of failure to comply with a prohibition order Brown was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Nov Apr 23, 2025 | Local News Former Port Hawkesbury Mayor Billy Joe MacLean has died MacLean entered public life in 1962 as a town councillor and served eight terms as Mayor MacLean also served as a Member of the Nova Scotia Legislature and a provincial cabinet minister the Town of Port Hawkesbury says MacLean witnessed and influenced many economic and social changes within the town and the Strait of Canso area and remained constant in his commitment to the residents of Port Hawkesbury and surrounding municipalities MacLean served for many years as Chair of the Strait Area Mayor and Wardens committee MacLean formed the Municipal Action Committee following the closure of the NewPage paper mill As chair he highlighted the mill’s vital role in the Strait Area’s economic growth Current Town Mayor Brenda Chisholm-Beaton says MacLean was a giant among politicians Chisholm-Beaton says she served as councillor in 2012 under his leadership during his final term as Mayor and knows full well the commitment required to fill the role as a public servant The funeral for Billy Joe MacLean will be held Tuesday FacebookTwitterInstagram Weekday ProgramsWeekend ProgramsRoad ReportLocal Links Advertise at 989 XFM!Advertising Packages The 989 XFM family is proud to continue to bring quality information and entertainment programming to listeners throughout Northeastern Nova Scotia Atlantic Broadcasters Limited strives to provide superior listener and client service. 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Click here to view our Accessibility Plan and / or provide feedback to our Accessibility Manager ©  2025  989 XFM Website by Simply Ducky Designs  •  Staff Accueil » Nats dominate in wins over Brockville After narrowly getting past the Nepean Raiders the Rockland Nationals showcased their dominance with back-to-back wins against the Brockville Braves and the Hawkesbury Hawks With three more victories last week—one on the road and two at home—the Nats have now won an impressive 20 straight games Rockland’s junior A hockey club last lost in the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) on Dec falling 4-0to the Carleton Place Canadians Rockland sits atop both the Yzerman Division and the overall CCHL standings with 83 points They are the first team in the league to clinch a postseason berth with nine games left in the regular season The team holds a 21-point lead over Carleton Place which leads the Robinson Division with 62 points The Nats have scored a league-best 219 goals while allowing a CCHL-low 110 goals                                                                                                                             OT win over Nepean  At one point during a home matchup against the Nepean Raiders on Valentine’s Day Rockland’s 17-game win streakappeared in jeopardy the Nats saw Nepean storm back with four straight goals Rockland tied the game at 4-4 on the power play with just over three minutes left in the second period After exchanging goals in the third period Rockland’s Alex Kelloway sealed the win with his second goal of the game—his 14th of the season—lifting the Nats to victory                                                                                                                     Braves no match for the Nats  opening the scoring with his 15th goal of the season Mathys Laurent scored just over seven minutes later it was all Rockland in a dominant home-ice performance The Braves managed one goal late in the second period cutting Rockland’s lead to 4-1 at that point Also scoring for Rockland were Anthony Hall (two goals) Hall added an assist and was named the game’s first star with his second consecutive two-goal performance                                                                                                                  Another seven-goal outburst  Riding high after their 7-1 win over Brockville the Nats hit the road on Family Day (Monday Danel Myloserdnyy led the charge with two goals and an assist while teammate Jacob Charron earned third-star honours after registering four assists                                                                                                        Back on top of the CJHL weekly rankings  Following another dominant week in the CCHL the Nats have returned to familiar territory—atop the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Top 20 rankings which has held the top spot multiple times this season The Nats host the Ottawa Junior Senators on Friday Plateforme EZ Newzsite par Textuel et TolléDonnées météo fournies par OpenWeatherMap. The director of sustainability and economic development with Port Hawkesbury Paper believes a recent cash infusion for the company’s Goose Harbour Lake wind farm is a big step forward The project got a major boost this week when the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced it will provide $224.2 million in loans to help the company finance the large-scale wind energy farm The loans will cover close to half of the $450 million total project cost “It’s a substantial milestone to hit the financial close,” said Geoff Clarke “The financial close means now we’re at a stage in that the money’s committed there so we’re ready to commence the civil working construction phase which kicks off a whole new different perspective of the project It gets us so much closer to commercial operation.” The Goose Harbour Lake wind farm will include the construction and installation of 24 Nordex N163-7.0MW cold climate turbines at a 118-metre hub height with anti-icing system blade technology producing zero-emissions and a sustainable electricity generation capacity of 168 megawatts The wind project will create 150 jobs at peak of construction and up to five permanent jobs during the operations phase Clarke said construction is set to begin in the spring and commercial operations are expected to begin in 2026 The project will support both Nova Scotia’s largest industrial user of electricity Clarke said about 60 per cent of their energy usage can come from the Goose Harbour Lake project per year “It’s going to have a big impact,” said Clarke “It’s going to be a pretty effective wind farm especially at the location that it’s situated in in Guysborough County “The electrons first they’ll go on to the general grid for the use and benefit of all Nova Scotians along with the green credits that are associated with them When everyone’s asleep and the loads in the province are low then we get dispatched power to be able to utilize that power to produce our product.” It is expected to reduce energy production emissions by more than 350,000 tonnes a year with the goal of aiding the province’s energy transition moving from coal to renewables Port Hawkesbury Paper has been a great asset for us and it’s nice to see them investing in the sustainability of both the mill and the workforce there,” said Trevor Boudreau provincial energy minister and Richmond MLA it’s certainly a great addition to our renewable energy program here for the province.” Boudreau said with the recent investments in renewable energy like the Goose Harbour Lake he believes the provincial energy goals are attainable “We’re well on our way for our 2030 goal of 80 per cent renewables and so I feel very confident in our abilities to get there by 2050.” The use of wind power isn’t the only source of energy in the conversation for Port Hawkesbury Paper With EverWind Fuels and Bear Head Energy hydrogen and ammonia plants in development a mere stone’s throw away in Point Tupper Clarke said they’re waiting on multiple studies that will determine the feasibility of using hydrogen in their business The results of some of those studies could be coming in the next month or so Is it for thermal generation to create steam that we use here at the facility Or is it something that we can use to make a green chemical that we currently purchase off site and bring in by rail or by ship?” said Clarke “So we’re looking at a lot of opportunities here We’re participating in a number of projects and trying to find the answers to that does it significantly move the needle to lower our carbon intensity and green up the footprint of the products we produce?” It will also be on the producer’s side whether they can supply what’s needed but Clarke believes if there’s an option for a domestic market “I’m sure they’d definitely be interested.” The loans announced by the CIB will also allow First Nations communities in the province to buy a 10 per cent stake in the project (WMA) represents all 13 of the First Nations communities in Nova Scotia president and interim general manager with WMA said it’s important for First Nations communities to have a stake in such a significant project but to really be able to participate in the project make sure it’s done environmentally responsible,” Nicholas said “Make sure that there’s community engagement in there that the Indigenous are included every step of the way.” She said the revenue from the project will be invested back into First Nations communities in areas like health “To be able to participate in the larger-scale projects where Indigenous communities usually aren’t the inclusion is extremely important,” said Nicholas “The proponents in Nova Scotia are really taking economic reconciliation seriously.” This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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