Nova Scotia has established a formal goal to transition to net zero carbon emissions by midcentury 1 , in alignment with Canada's federal target and targets set by other climate-leading nations. Achieving this goal requires rapid transform...
AI summary Nova Scotia aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by midcentury. Electrification of transportation and building end-uses is a key strategy, requiring careful planning to manage costs, grid reliability, and infrastructure needs. Nova Scotia Power is working with E3 to assess beneficial electrification measures and their impacts on consumers, ratepayers, and the province.
et benefits for Nova Scotia, policy may be required to encourage adoption of duel-fuel and highest performing equipment that minimizes peak impacts and avoids adverse impacts to electric ratepayers.
AI summary Most transportation electrification investments yield net benefits for drivers, ratepayers, and Nova Scotia. Policy may be needed to promote adoption of dual-fuel and high-performing equipment to mitigate peak demand impacts and protect ratepayers.
2.2.1 Recent Policies Transportation policies to align with Net Zero targets are emerging across North America. To date, at least 13 states—California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pe...
AI summary Recent transportation policies across North America aim to align with net zero targets, with California leading in low-emission and zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) standards. These standards require 100% ZEV sales for light-duty vehicles by 2035 and set aggressive targets for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Similar targets are being adopted in Canada and several U.S. states.