NL Power sets new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 55% by the year 2035.

    Thursday, 15 June 2023 16:43

    By Tonya Organ

    NL Power say over the past 10 years, the length of power interruptions experienced by customers was half the Canadian average.

    Newfoundland Power released its first Sustainability Report today, with a new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by the year 2035. President and CEO, Gary Murray says the company is  “committed to delivering safe, reliable and affordable electricity to customers every day, with a keen focus on the future and minimizing the environmental footprint.” The report also highlighted  Newfoundland Power as the first utility to receive Electricity Canada’s Reliability & Resiliency Award. As well, over the past 10 years, the length of power interruptions experienced by customers was half the Canadian average. No increase in base electricity rates for customers related to operations since 2016. For the full report, go to newfoundlandpower.com. 

     

     

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