US EditionCustomers React Negatively to N.S. Utility Asking Customers to Conserve Energy
Nova Scotia Power urges reduced use of high-energy appliances and conservation during peak hours to prevent outages as frigid temperatures raise heating demand, utility said.
- On Jan. 26, 2026, Nova Scotia Power urged customers to conserve energy this weekend as temperatures fall into minus double digits with wind chills in the-20s, warning the Grid Status Index reached its warning phase Saturday at 1:30 p.m. AT with localized outages already occurring.
- With wind chills plunging to-28, N.L. Hydro warned of higher heating demand and arranged to import energy after a shutdown at the island's largest generating plant.
- Practical conservation steps include turning off high-consumption appliances, selecting the lowest comfortable thermostat setting, limiting electric water heater use, and Nova Scotia Power operations teams have prepared all generating sites this week.
- Online reaction was swift and largely critical, noting many found turning heat down during cold weekends hard to accept while CBC News awaited Nova Scotia Power's response on energy transfers.
- Regional coordination includes imports and battery support as officials warn conserving energy reduces the risk of outages, which in cold weather can become fatal.
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