‘We can do better:’ Frustration growing over the rush for fossil fuel peaker plants in the Maritimes
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‘We can do better:’ Frustration growing over the rush for fossil fuel peaker plants in the Maritimes
In other jurisdictions, regional electricity integration and batteries are winning out, saving ratepayers money
BY JOAN BAXTER
JUNE 29, 2026
Ruben Irons of the community group Living Ecosystems and Power (LEAP) led the June 27, 2026 rally in New Glasgow to protest two methane and diesel-burning peaker plants planned for Pictou County. Credit: Scott Munn
About 200 people gathered in downtown New Glasgow on Saturday morning to protest two methane- and diesel-fired “peaker” power…
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