Affordability

Utility costs platforms

Here's what the 2024 Nova Scotia election parties are promising.
We don't have any PC policies on Utility costs.

Liberal

  • Expand the Heating Assistance Rebate Program

    "We will expand the Heating Assistance Rebate Program to help low-income Nova Scotians with their energy bills, saving them $1,000 a year." — Better Deal for Nova Scotians, retrieved 2024-11-09

  • Expand the ability of renewable energy companies to provide power directly to residents

NDP

  • Provide a 50% discount on power bills for electricity and oil

    "The Nova Scotia Energy Poverty Task Force suggested that a bill assistance discount to income-qualified households of 50% for both electricity and fuel oil. We'll implement the recommendation, providing a 50% discount on your power bill, for electricity and oil, saving the average household $1,000 annually." — Leadership You Can Believe In, retrieved 2024-11-16

  • Remove the provincial tax on phone bills and internet

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