Grid Modernization
More details on Grid Modernization here.
The Antigonish Grid Modernization Project is a major infrastructure initiative designed to transform the Town of Antigonish’s electric utility into a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient system. The total estimated investment is $19.4 million, half of which is funded by the federal government through the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs). Regulatory approval was obtained from the NS Utility and Review Board in December 2023. The Town of Antigonish was the only municipality in Canada to receive SREP funding. This project is a cornerstone of the Town’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. The primary goal is to improve reliability and efficiency while enabling the community to transition to renewable sources of energy.
Net Zero
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Net Zero as a principle brings us closer to the provincially-mandated goal of providing 80% renewable energy by 2030. The Town of Antigonish Electric Utility is currently at about 64% renewable.
Two cornerstone projects of this initiative are the Community Solar Garden, and A.R.E.A Windfarm, owned with the Town of Berwick and the Town of Mahone Bay.