Nova Scotia’s premier opposes CEO appointment and rate hike, demanding energy system overhaul.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston remains skeptical of Vivek Sood’s appointment as CEO of Nova Scotia Power, arguing the leadership change won’t fix ongoing issues with power reliability and affordability. He urged the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board to reject the utility’s proposed rate hike, citing concerns over financial planning, outdated depreciation methods, rising capital costs, and a plan to add over 500 new full-time positions. Houston called for systemic energy reform, including expanded renewables, re-evaluation of natural gas and offshore energy, and greater support for customer-owned technologies like solar panels and batteries.