Unite Maritime energy plans: expert
Last Updated: Monday, March 29, 2010 | 2:18 PM AT Comments11Recommend2CBC News
The Maritime provinces need to unite to form a regional energy plan, according a policy expert at the University of Moncton.
Donald Savoie, holder of the Canada research chair in public administration and governance at the university, said that the collapse of the NB Power-Hydro Québec deal has left the utility in disarray and that the solution lies in unity between New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
"At some point a light bulb is going to go on and say we better get these three little dories together and see where we go," he said.
Savoie says a Maritime union was considered a viable option in the 1980s, but the idea fizzled out.
He said in the wake of the collapsed New Brunswick-Quebec deal, it's now the time to reconsider the union.
Cost concerns
Savoie said many people are concerned about what will happen to power rates in New Brunswick now that Hydro-Québec is not buying NB Power's assets.
The proposed deal to sell NB Power's generation assets to Hydro-Québec fell apart over Quebec's concerns about unanticipated costs, according to the two provincial premiers.
New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham announced in the legislative assembly Wednesday that the deal to sell NB Power's generation assets to Hydro-Québec for $3.2 billion was dead.
Savoie said he's disturbed by the entire energy picture in the province and that he's not alone.
"Large employers need an answer, need a way ahead, need some hope that things are going to get better, need a sense that we're going to find a solution here, need a sense that this time we're not going to mess it up," he said.
Savoie said the province's energy sector and its entire economic state needs someone with a "Midas touch."
He doesn't think Graham has it and he says the opposition parties don't have the resources to turn things around, either.
Savoie said the solution is to unite the Maritimes.
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia/story/2010/03/29/ns-unified-maritimes.html#ixzz0jb7qY7aq
Monday, March 29, 2010
News from ADEDA
BAY FERRIES TO PARTNER ON SPRING TOURISM CAMPAIGN
April 5 will see the launch of our 2010 Golf & Gardens billboard campaign, with a focus this year on nearby urban markets in Saint John and Moncton. In support of this initiative, our good friends at Bay Ferries have agreed to come aboard as a partner!
PROVINCE INVITES DEVELOPERS TO REVIEW FUNDY OPPORTUNITY
Nova Scotia has begun to invite expressions of interest from tidal developers around the world to participate in future Bay of Fundy tidal energy projects. The goal is to gauge developers' interest and readiness to demonstrate a tidal device as spots become available at the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy.
DOING BUSINESS JUST GOT A LITTLE EASIER
Starting and running a business in Annapolis Royal, Bridgetown and Middleton just became easier thanks to BizPaL, a new online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
The nomination deadline for the Premier's Power of Positive Change Awards has been extended to April 14. This awards program celebrates students who are making a positive difference in their schools and communities. Speaking of students, you’re invited to attend a ceremonial announcement of the winners of NSCC’s Dragon’s Den-style idea competition on April 6 — RSVP ASAP!
LAST CHANCE OFFERS
You can still take part in the Southwest Nova Biosphere Workshop on Sustainable Tourism being held tomorrow and Wednesday at White Point Beach Resort, and Thursday’s Social Media Face-off taking place here at ADEDA HQ. And if you’re an artisan or craftsperson, you’ll want to take part in this online survey but the deadline is noon today! taking place here at ADEDA HQ.
The bud is about to bloom with 'Secret Seeds', the brainchild of three very creative folks in Bear River. From humble beginnings several months ago, the seed of an idea has grown into a garden of delights. Don’t miss out on an opportunity this weekend to see live performance art in action. Hey, sport fishing season has begun, too!
April 5 will see the launch of our 2010 Golf & Gardens billboard campaign, with a focus this year on nearby urban markets in Saint John and Moncton. In support of this initiative, our good friends at Bay Ferries have agreed to come aboard as a partner!
PROVINCE INVITES DEVELOPERS TO REVIEW FUNDY OPPORTUNITY
Nova Scotia has begun to invite expressions of interest from tidal developers around the world to participate in future Bay of Fundy tidal energy projects. The goal is to gauge developers' interest and readiness to demonstrate a tidal device as spots become available at the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy.
DOING BUSINESS JUST GOT A LITTLE EASIER
Starting and running a business in Annapolis Royal, Bridgetown and Middleton just became easier thanks to BizPaL, a new online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
The nomination deadline for the Premier's Power of Positive Change Awards has been extended to April 14. This awards program celebrates students who are making a positive difference in their schools and communities. Speaking of students, you’re invited to attend a ceremonial announcement of the winners of NSCC’s Dragon’s Den-style idea competition on April 6 — RSVP ASAP!
LAST CHANCE OFFERS
You can still take part in the Southwest Nova Biosphere Workshop on Sustainable Tourism being held tomorrow and Wednesday at White Point Beach Resort, and Thursday’s Social Media Face-off taking place here at ADEDA HQ. And if you’re an artisan or craftsperson, you’ll want to take part in this online survey but the deadline is noon today! taking place here at ADEDA HQ.
The bud is about to bloom with 'Secret Seeds', the brainchild of three very creative folks in Bear River. From humble beginnings several months ago, the seed of an idea has grown into a garden of delights. Don’t miss out on an opportunity this weekend to see live performance art in action. Hey, sport fishing season has begun, too!
Earth Hour Results
Maritimes unplug for Earth Hour
Last Updated: Sunday, March 28, 2010 | 12:55 PM AT Comments18Recommend11CBC News
Maritimers joined millions of other Canadians who turned off their power during Earth Hour Saturday evening.
In Nova Scotia it created an 18-megawatt reduction in energy use, easily surpassing the 15-megawatt reduction observed in the province last year.
Stacey Pineau, a spokeswoman for Nova Scotia Power, said the hour-long power savings was equivalent to turning off 1.4 million 13-watt compact fluorescent light bulbs. The year-over-year difference in energy savings is equivalent to roughl 300,000 CFL bulbs, according to Pineau.
"We are always very supportive of energy efficiency and conservation efforts. It's something we encourage year round with our customers and our employees," Pineau said. "When it comes to saving the energy and the environment we all have a role to play."
Both NB Power and Maritime Electric in Prince Edward Island are still calculating what effect Earth Hour had on their grids.
Last year, NB Power reported an energy consumption drop of 20 megawatts during Earth Hour, which is equal to roughly 400,000 conventional incandescent lightbulbs being turned off.
Earth Hour started in 2007
Earth Hour was started by the World Wildlife Fund in Sydney, Australia, in 2007. More than two million people and businesses took part in that first year.
About one billion people in 121 countries had been expected to take part in Earth Hour on Saturday.
Events were planned from east to west in Canada. Halifax harbour bridges went dark, as did most of the external lights on Toronto's CN Tower.
The exterior lights at Air Canada Centre were kept off in honour of Earth Hour, while inside, the Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime.
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia/story/2010/03/28/ns-earth-hour-1212.html#ixzz0jb65tz9v
Last Updated: Sunday, March 28, 2010 | 12:55 PM AT Comments18Recommend11CBC News
Maritimers joined millions of other Canadians who turned off their power during Earth Hour Saturday evening.
In Nova Scotia it created an 18-megawatt reduction in energy use, easily surpassing the 15-megawatt reduction observed in the province last year.
Stacey Pineau, a spokeswoman for Nova Scotia Power, said the hour-long power savings was equivalent to turning off 1.4 million 13-watt compact fluorescent light bulbs. The year-over-year difference in energy savings is equivalent to roughl 300,000 CFL bulbs, according to Pineau.
"We are always very supportive of energy efficiency and conservation efforts. It's something we encourage year round with our customers and our employees," Pineau said. "When it comes to saving the energy and the environment we all have a role to play."
Both NB Power and Maritime Electric in Prince Edward Island are still calculating what effect Earth Hour had on their grids.
Last year, NB Power reported an energy consumption drop of 20 megawatts during Earth Hour, which is equal to roughly 400,000 conventional incandescent lightbulbs being turned off.
Earth Hour started in 2007
Earth Hour was started by the World Wildlife Fund in Sydney, Australia, in 2007. More than two million people and businesses took part in that first year.
About one billion people in 121 countries had been expected to take part in Earth Hour on Saturday.
Events were planned from east to west in Canada. Halifax harbour bridges went dark, as did most of the external lights on Toronto's CN Tower.
The exterior lights at Air Canada Centre were kept off in honour of Earth Hour, while inside, the Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime.
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia/story/2010/03/28/ns-earth-hour-1212.html#ixzz0jb65tz9v
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