Editor’s Spotlight It has been a crazy start to the year for the solar industry with Nova Scotia Power’s President and CEO, Peter Gregg announcing that the utility was seeking a “System Access Fee” for solar customers that were part of their Net Metering Plan. Industry leaders, solar providers and most customers of the utility spoke out against hikes of any kind with a movement of Bluenos- ers calling for more accountability and transparency from NSP and its parent company Emera with many calling for government to consider taking back control of the utility. We look at why no private for-profit company should have a monopoly on the province’s energy, nor should they be allowed to use this power to bully its customers for higher profits for its shareholders, especially it’s energy harvested from the wind and the sun and feed the grid at the cus- tomer’s own expense. In this issue we chat with David Brushett, Solar Nova Scotia Board Chair, and discuss the history of solar in Nova Scotia and how the organization is acting as an advocate, working with government at all levels to create policies sup- porting adoption of all forms of solar energy including active, passive, thermal and photovoltaic (PV) while supporting businesses offering these products and services to customers looking to make the switch to solar in the province. As businesses and homeowners alike look at solar installation and other energy efficient options to make their properties more energy efficient and environ - mentally friendly, we chat with Donnie Dominix about how his passion for nature and energy inspired Condor Electric. Plus, we get insight into Commu- nity Based Small Business and Renewable Energy from a leader in the industry while learning more about the vast improvement in technology which have lead to solar energy becoming more readily available for customers who are looking to make the switch to renewable energy sources like solar panels. Tim Houston is in the spotlight this issue as we learn more about the man, the myths and the leader in a discussion with the 51-year-old former chartered accountant to chat about family, his professional and political journey that has seen this political underdog earn the trust of his riding during his campaign as MLA for Pictou East. Only to grow his following with his vision for a better Nova Scotia for everyone and capture the Tory leadership to being given a majority vote and mandate from the people of Nova Scotia in the last provin- cial election taking office as the 30th Premier of Nova Scotia and where he might go next. We also cut the fat with Jordan and Rachel Brandt of Red Barn Meats Inc, a USDA Meat Processing Facility in the small town of Croghan, NY, on how they have been able to grow their family business well beyond their expectations and what is next in their entrepreneurial journey. As always, may staff and I want to thank everyone that made this issue possible, and we look forward to sharing more stories about growing industries, suc- cessful businesses, and brands, while spotlighting the people behind and in front of making it all happen.
MANAGING DIRECTOR Rod Gregg EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Lee Ann Atwater COMMUNICATION, RESEARCH & ADMIN Tristyn Gaudette Ashley Tanner Brooklyn Vantslot CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Megan Callahan Shannon Ferguson Deborah Jaremko Ceiledh Monk Dan Monk Ryan Myson
Aundrea Ritchie Teresa Siqueira Elizabeth Spencer
SOCIAL MEDIA Troy Gregg GRAPHIC DESIGN Aaron Jeffrey
WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT Joe Uttaro PUBLISHER AIDACA Media
Lee Ann Atwater Editor
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022
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