April 28, 2025 – Emera Inc. and Nova Scotia Power today announced on April 25, 2025 they discovered and are actively responding to a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access into certain parts of its Canadian network and servers supporting portions of its business applications.
Immediately following detection of the external threat, the companies activated their incident response and business continuity protocols, engaged leading third-party cybersecurity experts, and took actions to contain and isolate the affected servers and prevent further intrusion. Law enforcement officials have been notified.
There remains no disruption to any of our Canadian physical operations, including at Nova Scotia Power’s generation, transmission and distribution facilities, the Maritime Link or the Brunswick Pipeline, and the incident has not impacted the utility’s ability to safely and reliably serve customers in Nova Scotia. There has been no impact to Emera’s U.S. or Caribbean utilities.
Emera will release its Q1 Financial Statements and Management Disclosure and Analysis on May 8, 2025, as planned. At this time, the incident is not expected to have a material impact on the financial performance of the business.
Our IT team is working diligently with cyber security experts to bring the affected portions of our IT system back online.
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About Nova Scotia Power
Nova Scotia Power has had a presence in communities across Nova Scotia for over a century. As the primary electricity provider in the province, the company is regulated by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board and provides generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power to approximately 550,000 customers. This includes residential, commercial, and industrial customers. With more than 2,300 dedicated employees, the team at Nova Scotia Power works every day to provide safe, reliable service to customers in every corner of the province. Their focus is on engaging with communities about the important work being done to meet the evolving energy needs of Nova Scotians while supporting the exciting growth and development in the region. Learn more at nspower.ca.
Media Contact
Jacqueline Foster, Senior Communications Advisor
news@nspower.ca | 902-233-6015
About Emera
Emera (TSX: EMA) is a leading North American provider of energy services headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with investments in regulated electric and natural gas utilities, and related businesses and assets. The Emera family of companies delivers safe, reliable energy to approximately 2.6 million customers in Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. Our team of 7,600 employees is committed to our purpose of energizing modern life and delivering a cleaner energy future for all. Emera’s common and preferred shares are listed and trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Additional information can be accessed at emera.com or sedarplus.ca.
Media Contact
Dina Bartolacci Seely, Manager, Corporate Communications
media@emera.com | 902-478-0080
