Nova Scotia’s plan to phase out coal use
Nova Scotia is phasing out coal use and targeting 80 per cent clean electricity by 2030.
The Clean Power Plan will help achieve this goal and ensure the province’s electricity supply is secure, reliable, and affordable.
Aligned with “Our Climate, Our Future: Nova Scotia’s Climate Change Plan for Clean Growth,” the Clean Power Plan moves Nova Scotia away from relying on imported fossil fuels, and instead prioritizing local, clean energy sources, ratepayer affordability, and improved grid reliability.
By 2030, the plan aims to add nearly 2,000 megawatts of wind, solar, and battery storage. It will enhance reliability by expanding the province’s transmission connection to New Brunswick, phase out coal usage, and convert existing fossil fuel facilities. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent from 2005 levels by 2035, while also keeping costs down.
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