Utility board defies Nova Scotia government, allows 14 per cent power rate hike

Utility board defies Nova Scotia government, allows 14 per cent power rate hike

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s utility regulator has defied the provincial government and approved an average 14 per cent increase in electricity rates over two years.

Utility board defies Nova Scotia government, allows 14 per cent power rate hike

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's utility regulator has defied the provincial government and approved an average 14 per cent increase in electricity rates over two years. Premier Tim Houston said last November that his government opposed the increase of 6.

Utility board defies Nova Scotia government, allows 14 per cent power rate hike

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's utility regulator has defied the provincial government and approved an average 14 per cent increase in electricity rates over two years. Premier Tim Houston said last November that his government opposed the increase of 6.

Utility board defies Nova Scotia government, allows 14 per cent power rate hike

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's utility regulator has defied the provincial government and approved an average 14 per cent increase in electricity rates over two years. Premier Tim Houston said last November that his government opposed the increase of 6.

Utility board defies Nova Scotia government, allows 14 per cent power rate hike

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's utility regulator has defied the provincial government and approved an average 14 per cent increase in electricity rates over two years. Premier Tim Houston said last November that his government opposed the increase of 6.

Utility board defies Nova Scotia government, allows 14 per cent power rate hike

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's utility regulator has defied the provincial government and approved an average 14 per cent increase in electricity rates over two years. Premier Tim Houston said last November that his government opposed the increase of 6.