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Special Events

Nova Scotia Renewable Energy Consultations: September to December 2009

The province of Nova Scotia has committed to providing 25 percent of the province's electricity with renewable energy by the year 2015. In partnership with the Department of Energy, a consulting team from Dalhousie University, lead by Dr. David Wheeler, will facilitate public multidisciplinary consultation sessions.

These sessions will evaluate various renewable energy scenarios, considering the social, environmental, technological, and economic aspects of each option. This independent stakeholder consultation process will thoroughly assess options for investments in low-carbon energy production and distribution in Nova Scotia.

The costs and benefits of each energy scenario and investment model will be weighed through an expert Project Advisory Committee and participating stakeholders from across civil society, government, industry, and academia. The project's final outcome will be a report detailing the recommended scenario or scenarios and key decision-making indicators.

Please click below for more information on the following:

Final Report to Stakeholders - A New Renewable Energy Strategy for Nova Scotia
Prepared by Dr. Michelle Adams and Dr. David Wheeler, December 2009

News Release: Two New Reports Will Help Province Meet Renewable Targets

Project proposal   

For a copy of the proposal, please click here.


Meet the project team   

Dr. David Wheeler
Project Lead
Bio

Dr. Michelle Adams
Project Director
t: 902-494-4588
Bio

Ms. Zoë Caron
Project Coordinator
t: 902-461-6704
Bio

Ms.Janice Ashworth
Project Administrator
t: 902-461-6704
Bio

Ms. Bronwyn Burke
Policy Analyst
Bio

Ms. Genna Woolston
Survey Researcher
Bio

Project schedule   

Project Advisory Steering Committee (PASC) Introduction Meeting
Thursday, September 10, 8:00am – 8:45am

Scenario Workshop and Development
Thursday, September 10, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Initial scenario development followed by social, environmental and economic expert papers.

Stakeholder Consultation I
Monday, October 19, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, World Trade and Convention Centre
(Please note date change from October 13, 2009)
First of three public consultation sessions to review, contribute to, and identify key issues associated with the three expert papers followed by an integrated expert paper.

PAC Refinement Meeting I
Thursday, October 20

Stakeholder Consultation II
Tuesday, November 17, 12:00pm – 4:30pm, University Club at Dalhousie University
Second of three public consultation sessions to review, contribute to, and identify key issues associated with the integrated expert paper followed by a revised integrated expert paper.

PAC Refinement Meeting II
Thursday, November 19

Scenario Completion Session
Tuesday, December 15, 12:00pm – 4:30pm, University Club at Dalhousie University
Third of three public stakeholder consultation sessions to review the final integrated scenario paper followed by polict analysis and the project team's final project report.

Event Announcement: Nova Scotia Renewable Energy Consultation Process Community Meetings


Reports   

Scenario Workshop and Development

Nova Scotia Renewable Energy Strategy- Scenarios and Policy Options Draft Report
(output from the September 10, 2009, Scenario Session)


Please note: the authors for these papers were nominated by the consultation participants and selected by the Project Advisory Steering Committee.

Stakeholder Consultation I

Economic Implications of Renewable Energy in Nova Scotia, Prepared by Michael Gardner, Gardner Pinfold, October 2009.

Environmental Implications of Renewable Energy Scenarios in Nova Scotia, Prepared by Janis Rod, Environmental Consultant, November 2009.

Social Implications of Nova Scotia Renewable Energy Scenarios, Prepared by Brendan Haley, Carleton University, School of Public Policy and Administration, October 2009.

Stakeholder Consultation II

Nova Scotia Renewable Energy Stakeholder Consultation: Synthesis Paper - Final Draft, Prepared by Dr. Yves Gagnon, K.C. Irving Chair in Sustainable Development, Universite de Moncton, updated December 2009 to reflect stakeholder feedback. 

Scenario Completion Session

Interim Report to Stakeholders - A New Renewable Energy Strategy for Nova Scotia, Prepared by Dr. Michelle Adams and Dr. David Wheeler, December 2009

Final Report to Stakeholders - A New Renewable Energy Strategy for Nova Scotia,
Prepared by Dr. Michelle Adams and Dr. David Wheeler, December 2009

Surveys   

Monitoring NSREC: Stakeholder Survey I & Project Team Feedback Forum I by Genna Woolston, October 15, 2009.

Monitoring NSREC: Stakeholder Survey II & Project Team Feedback Forum II by Genna Woolston, November 12, 2009.

Monitoring NSREC: Stakeholder Survey III & Project Team Feedback Forum III by Genna Woolston, December 4, 2009.

Project Advisory Steering Committee   

  1. Murray Coolican - Chair
  2. John Colton - Atlantic Canada Sustainability Initiative (Civil-society organization)
  3. Tim Curry - Atlantica Centre for Energy (Industry)
  4. Derrick Jamieson - Department of Economic and Rural Development (Government)
  5. Kim MacNeil - Department of Environment (Government)
  6. Robin McAdam - Nova Scotia Power Inc. (Industry)
  7. Scott McCoombs - Department of Energy (Government)
  8. Alexandre Pavlovski - Green Power Labs (Business)
  9. Cheryl Ratchford - Ecology Action Centre (Civil-society organization)
  10. Allan Shaw - Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (Industry)
  11. Jeff Slivocka - Membertou (Civil-society organization)
  12. Bill Stewart - NewPage Port Hawkesbury (Industry)
  13. Julie Towers - Department of Natural Resources (Government)
Click here for Terms of Reference.

Options for stakeholder engagement   

Please contact Zoë Caron if you are interested in contributing as a stakeholder to this project.

Media and news releases   

December 10, 2009 - Event Announcement: Nova Scotia Renewable Energy Consultation Process Community Meetings

October 8, 2009 - Second Round of Provincial Renewable Energy Consultations, Open to All

September 10, 2009 - Project Advisory Steering Committee Members Announced Provincial Renewable Energy Initiative

September 1, 2009 - Murray Coolican Appointed to Chair Provincial Renewable Energy Review Steering Committee
 
For media inquiries, please contact Colin Craig (t: 902-494-3610)

Travel reimbursement   

Please download and submit a statement of need form should you require travel and accommodation reimbursement in order to be able to attend the stakeholder consultation meetings. Upon receiving confirmation and approval of your request by the project team, please download and submit a travel expense form.

Submitted documents   

Please click here to visit the submitted documents page.

FAQ   

Please click here to visit the frequently asked questions page.