Nova Scotia Power is the province's primary electricity utility, providing generation, transmission, and distribution services. Unlike most Canadian provinces where Crown corporations provide electricity, Nova Scotia Power is privately owned (by Emera Inc.) after privatization in the 1990s. This creates different dynamics for rate setting, investment decisions, and public accountability compared to public utilities. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board regulates rates and operations. Private ownership means shareholders benefit from profits, while ratepayers and communities sometimes express concerns about rates, service quality, and investment in renewable energy. Electricity policy significantly affects municipal operations and residents throughout the province.