Nova Scotia Power and its parent company, Emera, are currently managing a cybersecurity incident that has disrupted their IT infrastructure. Despite the breach, the companies have assured that there have been no power outages affecting their customers.

Incident Overview

On April 25, 2025, unauthorized access was detected within parts of the companies' Canadian network. In response, Nova Scotia Power and Emera activated their incident response protocols, involving cybersecurity experts to contain the threat and isolate affected servers.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • Activation of incident response and business continuity plans.
  • Engagement of third-party cybersecurity specialists.
  • Notification to law enforcement authorities.

While IT systems, including customer support services, experienced disruptions, the companies have confirmed that power delivery remains unaffected. Efforts are ongoing to restore full service functionality.

Operational Impact

Emera has reported that its Canadian operations, including Nova Scotia Power, continue without interruption, and there is no impact on its U.S. or Caribbean utilities. The incident is not anticipated to affect the company's financial performance, with Q1 results scheduled for release on May 8, 2025.

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