Chuck Porter, MLA Hants West

July 29th/11 WINDSOR, NS – Progressive Conservative Energy critic and Hants West MLA Chuck Porter says NDP policies are hurting the development of Nova Scotia’s wind energy sector. Earlier this week, the government outlined directives for participation in small, community-based renewable energy projects that permit only one type of turbine of the two currently approved by Nova Scotia Power Inc. “The difference in the two turbines relates to the different locations that they would serve,” said Porter. “That Nova Scotia Power has green-lighted both types...

May 10, 2011, WINDSOR, NS – Hants West MLA Chuck Porter introduced a resolution in the Legislature today that called on the government to undertake a long overdue review of Nova Scotia’s school bus stop policy. “I have been asking for a review of this policy for the past five years and I was pleased to have Minister Bill Estabrooks support my resolution today,” said Porter. “It will hopefully be a first step in getting the review underway and making sure our children are as safe as possible as they travel to and from school.”

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Dec 21, 2010, WINDSOR – Hants West MLA Chuck Porter is questioning the latest news from Nova Scotia Power that the utility may have to raise consumer rates if they are not given a break on taxes.  “Rate increases, along with the threat of future rate increases, from Nova Scotia Power seem to be never ending,” said Porter. “On January 1, 2011, Nova Scotians will see their power bills increase 5.66 per cent and yet Nova Scotia Power still wants more from consumers. In a year of record breaking profits, are we going to see the infrastructure investments that are needed...