HALIFAX, Nova Scotia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
On February 6, 2013 the Board of Directors of Nova Scotia Power Inc.
(TSX: NSI.PR.D) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.36875 per Nova
Scotia Power Incorporated Series D First Preferred Share for the quarter
ending March 31, 2013 payable on and after April 15, 2013 to Series D
preferred shareholders of record April 1, 2013.
Pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada) and corresponding provincial
legislation, Nova Scotia Power Inc. hereby notifies its Series D
preferred shareholders that such dividends declared qualify as eligible
dividends.
About Nova Scotia Power
Nova Scotia Power Inc.
(TSX-NSI.PR.D) (www.nspower.ca)
has provided electricity to Nova Scotians for more than 80 years. The
company provides electricity generation, transmission, and distribution
services to almost 490,000 customers in the province. Nova Scotia Power
is transforming its generation to reduce its carbon footprint and enable
new economic activity by replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy
sources. The company has $4.0 billion in assets and approximately 2,000
employees who are dedicated to safe work, enhanced customer service,
system reliability and serving their communities. Nova Scotia Power is
the largest wholly-owned subsidiary of Halifax-based Emera Inc. (www.emera.com),
whose shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and trade under
the symbols EMA, EMA.PR.A and EMA.PR.C.
Nova Scotia Power
Scott Balfour, (902) 428-6179
Executive
Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
or
Jill MacDonald,
(902) 428-6486
Manager Investor Relations
Source: Nova Scotia Power Inc.