November 25, 2025
Today, Nova Scotia Power executives will appear before the Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee following growing reports of inflated and inaccurate bills in the aftermath of the March 2025 cyberattack.
Despite the cybersecurity breach and Nova Scotia Power’s ongoing failure to meet reliability standards, the utility is still seeking a rate increase. Under the Houston government, power rates have already climbed nearly 20 per cent in just four years. Several government decisions have only made matters worse, including cancelling the SolarHomes program and cutting energy rebates that helped families lower their bills.
“People across the province are opening bills that simply don’t add up,” said Liberal House Leader Iain Rankin. “Nova Scotians shouldn’t be paying the price for Nova Scotia Power’s mistakes, especially not while the company is applying for yet another rate hike.”
Last month, the Liberals called on Premier Houston – who recently appointed himself Energy Minister – to initiate an independent review of Nova Scotia Power. The request has gone unanswered.
“We asked the Premier to use his authority as Energy Minister to launch an independent review to get to the bottom of these compounding issues,” said Rankin. “Unfortunately, we’re still waiting for an answer. Nova Scotians deserve better, which is why we’ll be pressing for answers from the utility at today’s committee.”