Why did Nova Scotia Power come to the Utility and Review Board with what the board called, "an incomplete, poorly documented application?" In an email exchange with contrarian, Consumer Advocate John Merrick offers a couple of theories: They didn’t expect as much opposition and questioning because they thought it was such a win-win scenario (using a renewable energy source other than coal; helping keep NewPage viable and thus an employer in the province; giving woodlot owners and sawmills a source of revenue) they would be applauded from all corners of the province.  Once into the hearing it was too late to...

24 July, 2009