The Utility and Review Board finally folded and blocked the latest rate hikes because they could not ignore the pressure we kept on them. Nova Scotia Power is not getting their hands on any more of our money this time. Stay sharp because these corporate vultures will move to strip …
June 14, 2012
Final supporters
Petition to the Government of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board regarding current and future NSPI rate increase requests. We, the undersigned, request that the following actions be taken immediately to stop Nova Scotia Power (NSPI) from taking advantage of its customers. We request that the UARB not allow any rate increases until after the following conditions are met.
1- We ask that the government of Nova Scotia require an independent review/investigation of NSPIs financial situation which will be required to suggest ways NSPI can reduce costs internally to avoid rate increases now as well as in the future. This review is to be paid for by NSPI.
2-We ask that the government of Nova Scotia demand NSPI commence work immediately on establishing cost effective, renewable, green energy sources for its customers. Previous promises to supply Nova Scotians with renewable energy have fallen well short of being meaningful, so we ask for legislation requiring no less than 50% of our energy be produced via renewable sources within 10 years. Costs for upgrades to allow for renewable energy must be covered by NSPI without an increase in cost to consumers.
3-We ask that a program be put in place where, if a rate increase is approved based on projected increase in NSPIs costs, but those costs are overestimated and turn out to be lower than anticipated, NSPI will be required to refund its customers an amount based on the overestimated amount.
4-We ask that it be made mandatory that all future rate increase requests be accompanied by letters to every single customer of Nova Scotia Power clearly explaining that they are requesting an increase, how much they are requesting, and what costs the increase is meant to alleviate. In an effort to increase awareness among its customers, and transparency for Nova Scotia citizens in this matter, these letters must also clearly indicate NSPIs profit for the most recent quarter preceding the increase request, projected profits for the upcoming year, as well as the salaries of NSPIs board members. These letters are to be paid for in full by NSPI.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 16, 2012
May 15, 2012
The sheer volume of people joining this fight proves that Nova Scotians are finished with Nova Scotia Power treating our bank accounts as their personal slush fund. We have built enough momentum to make the Utility and Review Board realize they cannot ignore this outrage any longer. Now we keep the pressure on until they stop bleeding us dry.
Reached 100 supporters
May 14, 2012
6 Comments
Its not fair. we have no other choice for power and they just keep squeezing us harder every year. really hope someone listens to us this time.
Seriously? Another increase when they already have a monopoly on us? Stop giving them whatever they ask for!
NSPI needs to learn how to manage their own money before coming after ours. NO MORE HIKES.
Enough is enough. My power bill is already way too high for me to even afford. Keep the rates where they are.
My heat bill is insane in the winter. cant keep up with these constant hikes. do something about management salaries first.
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The Utility and Review Board finally folded and blocked the latest rate hikes because they could not ignore the pressure we kept on them. Nova Scotia Power is not getting their hands on any more of our money this time. Stay sharp because these corporate vultures will move to strip …
June 14, 2012
Final supporters
Petition to the Government of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board regarding current and future NSPI rate increase requests. We, the undersigned, request that the following actions be taken immediately to stop Nova Scotia Power (NSPI) from taking advantage of its customers. We request that the UARB not allow any rate increases until after the following conditions are met.
1- We ask that the government of Nova Scotia require an independent review/investigation of NSPIs financial situation which will be required to suggest ways NSPI can reduce costs internally to avoid rate increases now as well as in the future. This review is to be paid for by NSPI.
2-We ask that the government of Nova Scotia demand NSPI commence work immediately on establishing cost effective, renewable, green energy sources for its customers. Previous promises to supply Nova Scotians with renewable energy have fallen well short of being meaningful, so we ask for legislation requiring no less than 50% of our energy be produced via renewable sources within 10 years. Costs for upgrades to allow for renewable energy must be covered by NSPI without an increase in cost to consumers.
3-We ask that a program be put in place where, if a rate increase is approved based on projected increase in NSPIs costs, but those costs are overestimated and turn out to be lower than anticipated, NSPI will be required to refund its customers an amount based on the overestimated amount.
4-We ask that it be made mandatory that all future rate increase requests be accompanied by letters to every single customer of Nova Scotia Power clearly explaining that they are requesting an increase, how much they are requesting, and what costs the increase is meant to alleviate. In an effort to increase awareness among its customers, and transparency for Nova Scotia citizens in this matter, these letters must also clearly indicate NSPIs profit for the most recent quarter preceding the increase request, projected profits for the upcoming year, as well as the salaries of NSPIs board members. These letters are to be paid for in full by NSPI.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 16, 2012
May 15, 2012
The sheer volume of people joining this fight proves that Nova Scotians are finished with Nova Scotia Power treating our bank accounts as their personal slush fund. We have built enough momentum to make the Utility and Review Board realize they cannot ignore this outrage any longer. Now we keep the pressure on until they stop bleeding us dry.
Reached 100 supporters
May 14, 2012
6 Comments
FIX THE GRID instead of always picking our pockets. Its ridiculous that we keep paying more for the same old service.
Its not fair. we have no other choice for power and they just keep squeezing us harder every year. really hope someone listens to us this time.
Seriously? Another increase when they already have a monopoly on us? Stop giving them whatever they ask for!
NSPI needs to learn how to manage their own money before coming after ours. NO MORE HIKES.
Enough is enough. My power bill is already way too high for me to even afford. Keep the rates where they are.
My heat bill is insane in the winter. cant keep up with these constant hikes. do something about management salaries first.
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FIX THE GRID instead of always picking our pockets. Its ridiculous that we keep paying more for the same old service.