N.S. Tories noncommittal on 2024 pledge to cap power rate hikes to national average

Claudia Chender, leader of the official Opposition NDP, said it's worrisome that Houston has not done more to address energy affordability.

"After campaigning on a promise to prevent these huge increases, the Houston government has failed to take action to ensure Nova Scotians can afford their power bills," Chender said in a statement Tuesday. 

"People need help. We have a proposal to lower Nova Scotians' bills by 10 per cent with an immediate rebate, but this government refuses to implement it," she said.