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The Consortium:
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Province of Nova Scotia
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Nova Scotia Department of Energy is established to serve as the government's focal point in the development of the province's energy resources. Building our energy industry and making the most of the opportunities in our offshore continue to be priorities for the Department of Energy. Balanced with our commitment to improving our environment and informing Nova Scotians, the Department of Energy continues to play a key role in developing a vibrant and prosperous Nova Scotia.
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Nova Scotia Power Inc.
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Nova Scotia Power Inc. is the largest wholly-owned subsidiary of Emera Inc. (TSX-EMA), a diversified energy and services company. Nova Scotia Power provides more than 95% of the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power to 482,000 customers in the province. Nova Scotia Power has 1,700 employees and $3.5 billion in assets.
The company is focused on strategies and new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce environmental emissions and add renewable energy. Recent initiatives include investing in additional wind farms and exploring the potential of tidal and biomass-generated electricity.
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Dalhousie University
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Energy at Dalhousie coordinates and maximizes opportunities for collaborative energy-related research and education. Core competencies exist at Dalhousie in critical areas related to the energy sector. These cover a broad range of research and education across faculties and departments from Social Sciences through Law to Science and Engineering. Through collaboration and inter-disciplinary work Dalhousie University is integrating a broad range of research and education components to meet the demands for expertise in Atlantic Canada. The synergy of interdisciplinary teams enriches our work and enhances Dalhousie's research and academic reputation.
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