Energy is the essence – Emera supports TNS Junior Circuit tournaments

Emera recognizes the value of organized athletics for youth in Nova Scotia by promoting healthy lifestyles and building confidence. Emera is proud to support Tennis Nova Scotia’s Junior Circuit tournaments in 2008 and wishes the best of luck to all the youth competitors throughout the province. The Junior Circuit tournaments are open to youth aged 5 to 18 and the 2008 circuit opened on May 23^rd and concludes on August 16^th.

Emera Sponsoring Deliriously Funny Neptune Musical

Billed as “quite possibly the funniest play ever created,” The Producers is set to send Halifax audiences into hysterics when it opens on April 15th. Emera, along with Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline and Exxon, is pleased to be sponsoring this comedic opus. This is Emera’s second year of a three year commitment to sponsoring a show at Neptune Theatre.

Talented Kids Take to the Stage with the Help of Emera Emera’s sponsorship support reached talented kids across the Atlantic provinces with the David Foster Ovation Star Search Atlantic. Youth from across the region competed for a chance to perform at The David Foster & Friends Charity Gala, where Craig Sharpe from Upper Island Cove, Newfoundland was selected by David and a panel of celebrity judges. Emera wishes all the participants the best of luck with their bright futures.

Emera a Major Sponsor at Event Raising $1.6 Million for Children

Emera was one of the major sponsors at The David Foster & Friends Charity Gala held in Halifax from March 28-30, 2008. The event raised over $1.6 million for The David Foster Foundation, which helps families cover the many non-medical expenses that are incurred while their children wait for organ transplants. Emera was proud to be an integral part of such a meaningful event for so many children and their families across the country.

Bangor Hydro Giving to the Challenger

The Challenger Learning Centre in Maine fosters a love of math, science and technology in young students. With a $25,000 donation from Bangor Hydro, they will be able to launch an awareness campaign and scholarship program to inspire these students to achieve higher levels of education. The centre was founded by the families of the seven astronauts who died in 1986 when the space shuttle Challenger exploded.

Another Bright Idea from NSPI Employees

NSPI employees wanted to “help those who help” by giving energy savings assistance to not-for-profit organizations. Nine Transition Houses and two Phoenix Youth Facilities across Nova Scotia have benefited from the generosity of NSPI employees. They received energy efficient consultations and new energy efficient light bulbs.

Powering Hope for New Homes

Bangor Hydro and NSPI both support Habitat  for Humanity in making sure they have the power they need to make dreams come true for local families. Many employees helped out the cause by dedicating a day to work on projects in both regions.

St. Paddy’s Bash Raises Money for Kids’ Burn Camp

Even more kids are enjoying a week of fun at the Atlantic Burn Camp for Kids thanks to the generosity of some talented NSPI employees from Cape Breton. These musicians bring down the house as the donations roll in at a concert for the Nova Scotia Power Employees’ St. Patrick’s Day Bash held in Sydney, NS. The employees raised nearly $6,000 and NSPI topped up the donation to $10,000.

Leading the Way with United Way

In 2007, Emera, Nova Scotia Power Inc., and Bangor Hydro followed the lead of their generous employees by matching their contributions to The United Way. Employees were thrilled to hand over cheques worth more than $570,000 to support dozens of programs and organizations that build communities across the region.

Green Screen Challenge

NSPI was proud to sponsor the Green Screen Challenge as part of ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth. In a drive to raise awareness about energy efficiency with youth through youth, young people had the chance to create and submit short films or animations about energy efficiency and conservation relevant to their communities.