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CIB Loans and Government Investment Support Energy Storage in Nova Scotia

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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Nova Scotia inaugurated three battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a combined capacity of 150MW and 600MWh in Bridgewater, Waverley, and White Rock. The Government of Canada invested CA$109 million (US$79 million) toward pre-development, installation, and grid modernization under the Electricity Predevelopment Program. The Canada Infrastructure Bank provided a further CA$138.2 million loan for the project.

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The portfolio aims to support Nova Scotia Power's shift away from coal-fired generation and enhance grid reliability during peak demand and outages. The arrangement also marked the first clean energy project backed by the CIB's Indigenous Equity Initiative, with 13 Mi’kmaw communities participating as equity partners.

Nova Scotia Power is part of Atlantic Canada's energy sector, receiving investment from the Government of Canada and loans from the Canada Infrastructure Bank for energy transition.

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  • Canada Infrastructure BankSpeculative

    The successful deployment of the Indigenous Equity Initiative through the loan could affect the organization's core business.

  • Government of CanadaSpeculative

    The government's direct investment in energy transition infrastructure could affect its core business.

  • Nova ScotiaSpeculative

    The successful inauguration of major energy assets and the strategic shift away from coal-fired generation could affect the province's energy sector.

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