Nova Scotia

For a century, coal was king in the town of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. At one time, it had the largest underground coal mining operation in the world, but the last working mine was closed in 2001. In October, when the Newaberdeen Gardens Townhouse complex opens, two former mines will be put to good use -- their water will be used as a source of geothermal energy to power in-floor heating.

Two family-run businesses are teaming up to build Nova Scotia’s largest wind farm, and have recently gained environmental approval and financial support from the province.

If there’s one thing that the state of Maine and the province of Nova Scotia share, it’s lots of coastline. So, in a positive demonstration of international renewable energy cooperation, the two governments will be working together to develop tidal energy and offshore wind power.

The Canadian province of Nova Scotia and Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Ltd. (SEO:042660) have reached an agreement regarding the establishment of a wind turbine tower and blade manufacturing facility in Pictou County.

Imagine using the force of the sea to power homes and businesses? A new Canadian project may do just that.

Last week, Nova Scotia’s Environment Minister gave the green light for the Tidal Power Demonstration Project. The project, first announced in 2008, is part of the province’s effort to reduce their reliance on coal by 2015.

Admist protest, the Nova Scotia government is taking action to repeal regulations preventing Nova Scotia Power from investing in wind energy companies.