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tal emissions caps; - renewable energy; and, - COMFIT. The province's leadership in these areas, however, has also resulted in Nova Scotia having some of the highest electricity rates in the country. Just a few years ago, when the province...
AI summary Nova Scotia's high electricity rates stem from renewable energy adoption and the COMFIT program's costly low-impact generation. Affordability has become a top priority, legislated as a factor for the Board in approving DSM expenditures. Past policies will increase costs for years, though COMFIT is expected to add 150 MW of generation. The CA, SBA, AEC, and EAC support DSM spending under the Quantum Agreement.