N.S. public housing will have renewable energy under new deal with Renewall

Construction is underway at Renewall Energy Inc.’s Mersey River Wind Project site in Queens County. (Source: Renewall Energy Inc.)

Public housing in Nova Scotia will have renewable energy starting next year under a new agreement between the provincial government and Renewall Energy Inc.

The 10-year deal will see Renewall’s Mersey River Wind Project in Queens County provide electricity to public housing, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by more than 37,000 tonnes annually, according to a news release from the province.

The Mersey project, which will feature 33 turbines, started construction last fall and is expected to start providing power in 2027.

The province estimates this new deal will save $25 million to $50 million in electricity costs over the 10-year contract.

“Working with institutions like the Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency brings reduced emissions and price stability to important public infrastructure across the province,” said Daniel Roscoe, CEO of Renewall, in a news release. “We look forward to working with the agency to find additional sources of energy efficiency and emission reductions.”

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