(L-R) MLA Keith Irving and Michael Peters of Glooscap Ventures looking over the plans of Glooscap Landing. Photo by Nova Scotia Department of Energy

More solar panels will be popping up in Hantsport and Whycocomagh through the Solar Electricity for Community Buildings Pilot Program, announced on Nov. 10, by Kings South MLA Keith Irving on behalf of Energy Minister Geoff MacLellan.

“This is an exciting step forward by Glooscap First Nation into renewable energy,” said Mr. Irving. “I am delighted to see this initiative on solar electricity as part of their ongoing plans for their communtiy. There is a lot happening at Glooscap First Nation and this is another example of their leadership on community development.

“Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw communities and the Government of Nova Scotia have partnered on many energy pr ...

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