For Students

Welcome, New and Returning Students!


A girl wearing a green shirt and blue jeans stands in her room, placing a blue folder into a bag.

Moving can be stressful, so we've made connecting your power service easy. If you're a new customer, call our Customer Care team at 1-800-428-6230 to set up your account. If you already have an account, use the form below to move your service.

Don't wait until the last minute. We recommend submitting your request as early as possible, and at least 10 days before you move.

Request Your Connection

What you will need to get started as a new customer


What You'll Need
Why We Need It
Phone numberUsed to report and check outages.
Email addressBilling notifications go here.
Service addressThe location where power will be connected.
Move-in dateThe date you take ownership.
Authorized usersAnyone needing access to account or billing details must be listed.
Emergency contactProvide a name and phone number.

Note: All new customers must pass ID verification. Without a passing credit check or a credit reference letter from a previous utility, you will need to pay a security deposit of up to three months of service. Your security deposit is held for two years of perfect payment history or until the power is stopped and your account is closed.

Student Guide to Setting Up Power

Get move-in ready with tips on setting up power, understanding your bill, and more

Students: Set Up Your Power Online



If you are a new customer, please call us at 1-800-428-6230 to set up your new account.

If you already have an account with us, you can move your service using this form. 

Submit your request as early as possible before your move-in date. We'll email you to confirm that we've received your request and contact you if we need additional information.

Contact Information

Your account number is in the top-left corner of your bill. Enter it without the dash.


Current Address Information

 
Stop service at your current address? *

Date you'd like to stop service at your current address.


New Service Address Information

Service available Monday to Friday (excluding weekends and holidays)

 
Please confirm the following
By submitting this form, I acknowledge and agree that Nova Scotia Power may collect, use and disclose my personal information in accordance with the Customer Privacy Policy.

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