Green Energy Exchange Association of Nova Scotia

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Registration: 1 of 1 (2025-06-02 to present)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Subject matters	Details	Categories
Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Regional Development, Research and Development	Community Renewable Energy Funding Requesting increased provincial and federal support for renewable energy projects such as solar gardens, rooftop solar, and local energy cooperatives, enabling communities to own and control their energy resources.	Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
Consumer Issues, Infrastructure, National Security/Security, Privacy and Access to Information, Science and Technology	Cybersecurity and Transparency in Energy Infrastructure Advocating stronger cybersecurity measures and greater public transparency in managing Nova Scotia’s energy systems, especially following recent data breaches affecting utility customers.	Regulation
Consumer Issues, Education, Energy, Environment, Regional Development	Equitable Clean Energy Access Promoting policies ensuring equitable access to clean energy technologies, specifically prioritizing rural, marginalized, and disadvantaged communities in the transition to renewable energy.	Policies or Program
Consumer Issues, Economic Development, Environment, Housing, Infrastructure, Municipalities, Small Business	Expanded Energy Efficiency Incentives Lobbying for simpler, more inclusive provincial programs offering rebates and tax incentives for energy efficiency upgrades in homes, businesses, and non-profits, with special focus on underserved communities.	Policies or Program
Consumer Issues, Energy, Taxation and Finance	Fair Net Metering Policies Lobbying for fair net metering regulations that allow individuals and communities, including low-income households and small businesses, to receive full credit for renewable energy contributed to the electrical grid.	Regulation
Energy, Federal-Provincial Relations, Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Regional Development, Research and Development, Science and Technology	Modernization of the Energy Grid Promoting investments and regulatory changes to support a modern, decentralized electrical grid capable of integrating renewable energy, battery storage, and peer-to-peer energy sharing.	Regulation
Energy, Environment, Regional Development, Small Business, Taxation and Finance	Protection of Energy Non-Profit Independence Opposing regulations or practices allowing utilities or government agencies undue influence over independent community-based non-profit organizations advocating for renewable energy and consumer rights.	Regulation
Energy, Infrastructure	Public Ownership of the Electrical Grid Advocating for Nova Scotia's electrical grid infrastructure to be publicly owned and operated, ensuring greater transparency, accountability, and affordable energy access for all residents.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution