Energy Issues Committee Mission

The Ecology Action Centre's Energy Issues Committee works to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency through policy and practice, for the benefit of Nova Scotians.

Background: Energy Issues in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has the potential to be a key hub for sustainable energy practice and innovation. Nova Scotians know far too well the boom and bust cycles brought on by large energy projects.  It is time for us to harness the potential for sustainable, appropriate development that will fully benefit our communities.

In Nova Scotia we have premier research institutions, impressive wind, solar, and tidal resources, and a high quality of life worth protecting. Nova Scotia can become a province with secure and self-sufficient communities, and an area that attracts and nurtures entrepreneurs in sustainable energy innovation.

To create secure and sustainable communities, we need to rapidly transition away from Nova Scotia’s over-reliance on oil and coal for energy.  Our province currently has some of the highest levels of per capita pollution, which contributes to global climate change, acid rain, and smog.

 

Energy Issues Committee

Phone: (902) 442-0199
Fax: (902) 405-3716

The Energy Issues Committee meets at the EAC on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm.