Canada celebrates the inauguration of Atlantic Canada’s largest energy storage facilities

Today, Jaimie Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, joined Nova Scotia Power, the Canada Infrastructure Bank and the Wskijinu'k Mtmo'taqnuow Agency (WMA) to celebrate the inauguration of three 50-megawatt (MW)/200-megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage systems in Bridgewater, Waverley and White Rock.

September 16, 2026                                        Waverley, Nova Scotia                                             Natural Resources Canada

In an increasingly uncertain world and as countries confront growing economic uncertainty and shifting global trade dynamics, Canada is building the electricity infrastructure to power our future. A reliable, affordable and resilient electricity system is essential to support Canadian families, help businesses remain competitive and strengthen Canada's energy security.

Today, Jaimie Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, joined Nova Scotia Power, the Canada Infrastructure Bank and the Wskijinu'k Mtmo'taqnuow Agency (WMA) to celebrate the inauguration of three 50-megawatt (MW)/200-megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage systems in Bridgewater, Waverley and White Rock.

The Government of Canada has invested $109 million for pre-development work and the installation of what are now Atlantic Canada’s largest energy storage facilities as well as grid modernization upgrades, helping Nova Scotia accelerate its transition from coal-fired electricity to renewable energy. The project also received a $138.2 million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank.