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Dear Solar NS Supporter,
We did it! With the outpouring of support from Nova Scotians we pushed back on NSP's proposed System Access Charge. Over the last two months, Solar NS worked closely with our corporate members and other stakeholders to protect the solar industry. Last week, Minister Rushton tabled new solar legislation that incorporates our recommendations and will ensure the solar industry continues to flourish.
The legislation:
• Prevents NSP from imposing any new solar fees
Halifax, NS, April 7, 2022 – Solar Nova Scotia commends the province for today’s announcement that will grow the solar industry across Nova Scotia.
The announcement included the following key legislative changes:
Here are the links that we mentioned at the Home Show in March 2022:
"How Solar Nova Scotia Went Up Against Nova Scotia Power And Won,” a presentation by Solar NS Boardmember Lyle Goldberg to Efficiency Canada, recorded yesterday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfSi90GJKr0
From: NetMetering <netmetering@nspower.ca>
Sent: January 28, 2022 10:27 AM
To: NetMetering <netmetering@nspower.ca>
Subject: Proposed Changes to Regulation 3.6 - Net Metering Service
Good Morning
On January 27, 2022, NS Power filed a General Rate Application with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB), which included a proposal for changes to Regulation 3.6 - Net Metering Service.
Effective January 6th, 2022, the SolarHomes rebate will change to 30¢/watt (installed DC capacity) up to a maximum of $3,000. The previous rebate amount was 60¢/watt up to $6000.
"In order to manage the available funding with increasing demand for solar installs, it has been decided to reduce the rebate amount, this will help ensure that the program is available to as many Nova Scotians as possible while continuing to support sustainable growth in Nova Scotia’s solar industry." says Efficiency Nova Scotia.