Nova Scotia Power will have to justify their latest rate hike application in a public hearing later today.
The Energy and Regulatory Tribunal Board says they are scheduled to meet eight times from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The utility wants to raise the cost for homes by 3.9 per cent in 2026 and 2027, according to their website.
Premier Tim Houston has been very critical of the utility.
“We reject Nova Scotia Power’s request, and we’re planning to intervene. It’s an out of touch time for that type of increase. We will continue to look to support Nova Scotians across the spectrum,” Houston previously told reporters.
This comes after a massive cyber security breach in the spring, when more than 250,000 customers were affected.
Houston also called for a formal investigation over what he says are inflated bill estimates in the wake of the breach.
NDP leader Claudia Chender says Nova Scotians have no faith in the utility right now because of high bills and poor service, according to a news release from Wednesday.
“Nova Scotia Power keeps asking people to pay more. Meanwhile, power is unreliable, our personal data has been stolen, and trust in the utility is at an all-time low,” said Chender.
To register to watch the livestreamed hearings, head to the Nova Scotia Energy Board website here.
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