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We regulate energy utilities and other participants in the sector, and set the price of gasoline and diesel.
Decision - Renewall Energy Inc. (M12339) nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
What’s lightening fast, fully encrypted, and can handle up to 10GB at a time? Our new file transfer service!

Files must be submitted to the Board using our secure transfer service here: board.titanfile.com/NSEB/

Learn more here: nserbt.ca/nseb/news/im...
November 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Gas is an internationally traded commodity, so its price depends on what's happening in the market. As the regulator, the Energy Board determines the benchmark price by looking at how gasoline traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange over the past week and calculating the average in CAN $.
November 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Gas prices for November 14, 2025: nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
Breakdown for November 14, 2025 Gas and Diesel prices (Zone 1): nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
November 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
REMINDER ⏰ The deadline for the public to submit a Letter of Comment and/or Request to Speak on NS Power’s application to adjust electricity rates for 2026 and 2027 is two weeks away – on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.

More info: nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
November 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
On Friday, the Board issued a letter to Nova Scotia Power relating to the utility's third monthly update on the cybersecurity incident.

Learn more and read the letter here: nserbt.ca/nseb/news/bo...
November 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Decision – Town of Antigonish, Town of Mahone Bay, Town of Berwick (M12036, M12307, M12308)

The Board has approved applications by the Town of Antigonish, Town of Mahone Bay, and Town of Berwick for their community solar garden projects.

Read the decision here: nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
November 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Gas prices for November 7, 2025: nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
Breakdown for November 7, 2025 Gas and Diesel prices (Zone 1): nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
November 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Effective today, the Board will no longer accept files via email. This includes applications, appeals, evidence, procedural documents, letters, and other submissions.

Instead, all files must be submitted via the secure file transfer service on our website.
November 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Ever wonder what makes up the price of a litre of gasoline? As your gas price regulator, we’re here to break it down for you!

Check out the graphic below to see exactly where every cent goes! 👇

To learn more, visit the Gasoline and Diesel Prices page on our website here: nserbt.ca/nseb/mandate...
October 31, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Gas prices for October 31, 2025: nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
Breakdown for October 31, 2025 Gas and Diesel prices (Zone 1): nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
October 31, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Diesel prices for October 25, 2025: nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
Breakdown for October 25, 2025 of Diesel prices (Zone 1): nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
Schedule (Interrupters): nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
October 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Interrupter Invoked — Change in Price of Diesel Oil

Effective at midnight tonight, the price of diesel oil will be adjusted. This change is necessary due to significant shifts in the market price.

The price of gasoline is NOT affected by this interruption.

Learn more: nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
October 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Gas prices for October 24, 2025: nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
Breakdown for October 24, 2025 Gas and Diesel prices (Zone 1): nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
October 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Hearing Order (Paper Hearing) - Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (M12521) nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
October 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Reminder 🔔 The deadline to submit a Letter of Comment for the hearing on NSP Maritime Link Inc.'s 2026 revenue requirement and cost assessment is one week away!

For more details, read the hearing notice here: nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
October 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Amended Notice of Public Hearing - January 7, 2026 - Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (M12451) nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
October 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Ever wonder what's behind the price at the pump? There are many factors, including:

🌍 world events
🛢️ the average daily price of refined gas on the NYMEX
💵 the CAN-US exchange rate
🚚 transportation costs
⛽️ wholesaler and retail mark-ups
💰 taxes

The graphic below shows how the costs add up 👇
October 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Gas prices for October 17, 2025: nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
Breakdown for October 17, 2025 Gas and Diesel prices (Zone 1): nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
October 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Decision - Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (M11533) nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
October 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
📄 Read the full Terms here: nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
October 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Gas prices for October 10, 2025: nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
Breakdown for October 10, 2025 Gas and Diesel prices (Zone 1): nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
October 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Gas prices for October 3, 2025: nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
Breakdown for October 3, 2025 Gas and Diesel prices (Zone 1): nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...
October 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🗓️ The application will be considered in a public hearing at the Board's office beginning on Jan. 7, 2026.

👉 For details, read the hearing notice here: nserbt.ca/sites/defaul...

📬 The deadline to submit a Letter of Comment and/or to Request to Speak at the hearing is Nov. 27, 2025.
October 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Nova Scotia Power has applied to the Board to adjust electricity rates for 2026 and 2027.

The proposed rate changes would affect all NS Power customers and vary by customer class (see table below). It is important to carefully review the utility's application to understand how it may affect you.
October 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM