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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-22-273562
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20221031
FILED AS OF DATE:		20221031
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20221031

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			EMERA INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001127248
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
		IRS NUMBER:				868143132
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-54516
		FILM NUMBER:		221344974

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1223 LOWER WATER ST., B-6TH FLOOR
		STREET 2:		P.O. BOX 910
		CITY:			HALIFAX
		STATE:			A5
		ZIP:			B3J 3S8
		BUSINESS PHONE:		902-428-6494

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1223 LOWER WATER ST., B-6TH FLOOR
		STREET 2:		P.O. BOX 910
		CITY:			HALIFAX
		STATE:			A5
		ZIP:			B3J 3S8
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<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>REPORT OF
FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PURSUANT TO RULE <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">13a-16</FONT> OR
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">15d-16</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>For the month of October, 2022 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Commission File Number: <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">000-54516</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Emera Incorporated </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>5151 Terminal
Road </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Halifax NS B3J 1A1 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Canada </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of
principal executive offices) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">20-F</FONT> or Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Form
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">20-F&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Form</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9746;</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> in paper as permitted by Regulation <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-T</FONT> Rule 101(b)(1):&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> in paper as permitted by Regulation <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-T</FONT> Rule 101(b)(7):&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Date: October&nbsp;31, 2022</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">By:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Stephen D. Aftanas</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Name: Stephen D. Aftanas</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d403399dex991.htm">Material Change Report dated October&nbsp;28, 2022 </A></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">51-102F3</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Section&nbsp;7.1 of National Instrument <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">51-102</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Continuous Disclosure Obligations </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>ITEM&nbsp;1:</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>NAME AND ADDRESS OF COMPANY</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Emera Incorporated (&#147;Emera&#148;)</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5151
Terminal Road</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1A1</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>DATE OF MATERIAL CHANGE</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">October&nbsp;19, 2022</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>NEWS RELEASE</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A news release was issued by Emera and Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (&#147;NS Power&#148;) through Business Wire on October&nbsp;19, 2022, a copy of which is attached hereto as Schedule A.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">On October&nbsp;19, 2022, Emera and Nova Scotia Power responded to legislation (the &#147;Legislation&#148;) that Premier Tim Houston on behalf of the Government of Nova Scotia announced which will impose constraints on the planned
capital investments and operational costs of Nova Scotia Power. A copy of the news release relating to the Legislation is attached hereto as Schedule A.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>ITEM&nbsp;5.1:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For a full description of the material change, see the news release attached as Schedule A hereto.</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On October&nbsp;19, 2022, Emera and Nova Scotia Power responded to the Legislation that
Premier Tim Houston on behalf of the Government of Nova Scotia announced which will impose constraints on the planned capital investments and operational costs of Nova Scotia Power. If passed, the Legislation would
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-empt</FONT> the pending decision of Nova Scotia&#146;s independent regulator, the Utility and Review Board (UARB), and would limit a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-fuel</FONT> rate increase to a total of
1.8% between now and the end of 2024. The rate application was Nova Scotia Power&#146;s first request to increase <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-fuel</FONT> rates in 10 years.</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>RELIANCE ON SUBSECTION 7.1(2) OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENT <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">51-102</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following is the name and business telephone number of an executive officer of Emera who is knowledgeable about the material change and
this report:</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Stephen D. Aftanas</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Corporate Secretary</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(902)
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">428-6096</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Government of Nova Scotia electricity rate legislation </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>This news release constitutes a &#147;designated news release&#148; for the purposes of Emera&#146;s prospectus supplement dated
August&nbsp;12, 2021 to its short form base shelf prospectus dated August&nbsp;5, 2021 </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">HALIFAX, Nova Scotia &#151; Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA) and its
wholly owned subsidiary, Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NS Power), are responding to legislation announced today by Premier Tim Houston on behalf of the Government of Nova Scotia which will impose constraints on the planned capital investments and
operational costs of Nova Scotia Power. If passed, the legislation would <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-empt</FONT> the pending decision of Nova Scotia&#146;s independent regulator, the Utility and Review Board (UARB), and would limit a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-fuel</FONT> rate increase to a total of 1.8% between now and the end of 2024. The rate application was NS Power&#146;s first request to increase <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-fuel</FONT> rates in 10 years. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;We are deeply concerned about today&#146;s proposed legislation,&#148; said Scott Balfour, President&nbsp;&amp; CEO of Emera Inc. &#147;Our customers in
Nova Scotia count on us for their energy needs and they remain our priority. We understand the affordability concerns of our customers and we also know they are concerned about reliability and providing cleaner energy for Nova Scotians. This
proposed legislation imposes a limit on the investments NS Power planned to make for the benefit of customers over the next two years.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The proposed
legislation overrides Nova Scotia&#146;s robust regulatory process, disregarding the collective input of stakeholders, customers and industry experts. It will limit funding for important investments in the performance and reliability of Nova
Scotia&#146;s electrical grid to address the impacts of climate change, support electrification initiatives and integrate more intermittent renewables onto the system. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;As Hurricane Fiona demonstrated, investment in the reliability of Nova Scotia&#146;s grid and in meeting our 2030 renewable energy goals are essential,
and those are the core elements of our rate application,&#148; said Peter Gregg, President and CEO, NS Power. &#147;This proposed rate cap severely impacts and, in some cases, likely cancels these investments, thereby increasing the risk to Nova
Scotia&#146;s electrical grid, as well as to NS Power&#146;s ability to respond to major storms in the future. We fully recognize our responsibility to keep bills as low as possible for customers, but this action overlooks the importance of
sustaining the grid over the long-term.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;Capping <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-fuel</FONT> rates also limits necessary investments to
meet carbon reduction targets, including the Government of Nova Scotia&#146;s own ambitious goals to reach 80% renewable energy by 2030 and the government&#146;s accelerated goal to be off coal by 2030,&#148; said Gregg. &#147;The capital investment
and operating cost impacts directly resulting from this proposed legislation will impact our plans to help the province meet these targets.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NS
Power applied for an increase in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-fuel</FONT> rates in January 2022. The application and public hearing with Nova Scotia&#146;s independent regulator included 30,000 pages of evidence, the testimony of numerous
industry experts, and the direct involvement of stakeholder groups representing NS Power&#146;s residential, commercial and industrial customers, government and environmental organizations. A decision on the rate application is expected later this
year. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NS Power has been recognized by third-party benchmarking studies as one of the most cost efficient among its peers in North America, which has
supported NS Power&#146;s ability to avoid <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-fuel</FONT> rate increases since 2012. This legislation will require NS Power to reduce its operating costs and capital spending plans for both 2023 and 2024. Achieving
further operating cost reductions, and the constraint this proposed legislation imposes on capital spending, will affect customer reliability and service levels. NS Power will, as always, work to provide the best levels of system performance, safety
and customer service it can within the constrained cost profile imposed by this proposed legislation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Required actions to address the impact of this
proposed legislation are likely to include: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">A material reduction in NS Power&#146;s approximate $1&nbsp;billion of planned capital investments over the
2023-2024 period, with a priority focus on investments required for the safe operation of the system. The reductions imposed by this legislation will impede Emera and NS Power&#146;s ability to advance clean energy investments in the province which
were specifically required to meet shared 2030 decarbonization goals. This includes planned investments such as wind generation, grid scale batteries, and enhancements to the interprovincial transmission system. <I>An updated rate base investment
forecast and related funding plan will be shared with investors and analysts during Emera Inc.&#146;s Q3 earnings call on November</I><I></I><I>&nbsp;11, 2022.</I> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">A reduction in operating costs, including the cancellation of 60 new reliability-related jobs outlined in NS
Power&#146;s 2022 general rate application. These front-line positions were focused specifically on reliability and system performance improvements. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NS Power represented approximately 15% of Emera&#146;s operating earnings (before corporate costs) in 2021. The imposed rate cap will have a direct and
negative impact on the expected financial performance of NS Power such that it is not expected to earn within its currently allowed return on equity band in 2023 and 2024 at the currently approved equity ratio of 37.5%. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Emera will take certain actions to mitigate the impact of this legislation to investors and to address the heightened risk profile of investments in Nova
Scotia, including: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Optimization of Emera&#146;s investment in NS Power&#146;s capital structure to the minimum required level of
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Redeployment of the equity previously earmarked for investment in NS Power to other Emera Inc. operations outside
Nova Scotia. This will reduce Emera&#146;s equity funding needs over this period. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;Beyond these necessary steps, this government
action requires Emera to shift our perspective on future investment in Nova Scotia,&#148; said Balfour. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Emera and Nova Scotia Power will work over the
coming days and weeks to understand the full impact of the proposed legislation including the fundamental investment reductions and risks to system reliability and service levels that it imposes. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Forward Looking Information </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This news release contains
forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. By its nature, forward-looking information requires Emera and NS Power to make assumptions and is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements reflect
Emera management&#146;s and NS Power management&#146;s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to Emera management and to NS Power management. There is a risk that predictions, forecasts, conclusions and projections that
constitute forward-looking information will not prove to be accurate, that Emera&#146;s and NS Power&#146;s assumptions may not be correct and that actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking information. Additional detailed
information about these assumptions, risks and uncertainties is included in Emera&#146;s and NS Power&#146;s securities regulatory filings, including under the heading &#147;Enterprise Risk and Risk Management&#148; in Emera&#146;s and in NS
Power&#146;s annual Management&#146;s Discussion and Analysis, and under the heading &#147;Principal Financial Risks and Uncertainties&#148; in the notes to Emera&#146;s and to NS Power&#146;s annual and interim financial statements, which can be
found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>About Emera Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Emera is a geographically diverse energy and services company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with approximately $36&nbsp;billion in assets and 2021
revenues of more than $5.7&nbsp;billion. The company primarily invests in regulated electricity generation and electricity and gas transmission and distribution with a strategic focus on transformation from high carbon to low carbon energy sources.
Emera has investments in Canada, the United States and in three Caribbean countries. Additional information can be accessed at www.emera.com or at www.sedar.com. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>About Nova Scotia Power </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Nova Scotia Power Inc. is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Emera Inc. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(TSX-EMA),</FONT> a diversified energy and services company. Nova Scotia Power provides 95% of the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power to more than
540,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across Nova Scotia. The company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions and add renewable energy. Nova Scotia Power has over 2,000
employees and $4.5&nbsp;billion in operating assets. Learn more at <B>www.nspower.ca.</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Media: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dina Seely </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">902-428-6951</FONT></FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>media@emera.com</U> </P>
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