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Emera Welcomes Allan L. Edgeworth to the Board of Directors – February 18, 2006

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, February 18, 2006:  Emera Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Allan L. Edgeworth to the Board of Directors.

Mr. Edgeworth is the President of ALE Energy Inc. of Calgary, Alberta. He is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Pipeline. Prior to assuming CEO responsibilities in 2001, he served as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Edgeworth also held senior positions with Westcoast Energy, including President, Pipeline Division, and Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs.

In welcoming Mr. Edgeworth to the board, Emera’s Chairman Derek Oland described him as a thoughtful and insightful industry veteran. “He has very good connections with the energy industry, he has excellent relationships right across the country, and has a history of bringing people together to get things done.”

Mr. Edgeworth is currently a Director of AltaGas, and he has served as a Director of the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association and the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America. Mr. Edgeworth’s community leadership includes work with the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, and on depression awareness and cancer research.

Mr. Edgeworth is a professional engineer, and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Geological Engineering from the University of British Columbia. He is also a graduate of the Queen’s Executive program.

Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA) is a Nova Scotia based energy and services company, with 570,000 customers and $4 billion in assets. Emera’s operations include two regulated electric utilities, Nova Scotia Power and Bangor Hydro Electric, which together serve 575,000 customers, and a 12.9% interest in the Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline.