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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-24-274265
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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			EMERA INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001127248
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		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:		241538112

	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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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:24pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:24pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
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<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 December, 2024 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; 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:24pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <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:24pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
<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&#8194;&#9744;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;Form</FONT> <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F&#8194;&#9745;</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):&#8194;&#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
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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,
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial"><I>Updates include details of new $20&nbsp;billion capital plan through 2029, largest in its history </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:9pt; font-family:arial" ALIGN="center"><I>This news release constitutes a &#147;designated news release&#148; for the purposes of Emera&#146;s prospectus supplement dated November&nbsp;14, 2023
(as amended on November&nbsp;18, 2024 by amendment no. 1 thereto), to its short form base shelf prospectus dated October&nbsp;3, 2023 (as amended on November&nbsp;13, 2024 by amendment no. 1 thereto). </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial"><I>December&nbsp;4, 2024 </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial"><B>Toronto, Ontario</B> &#150; Today Emera Inc.
(TSX:EMA) will host its annual Investor Day, available via live webcast. The event will include an update on Emera&#146;s strategic priorities and growth outlook, highlighting the company&#146;s role as a leading North American provider of essential
energy services. It will also discuss how Emera is competitively positioned to pursue new growth opportunities and meet the evolving demands in the electric and gas utility sectors. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial"><B>Investor Day Discussion Highlights </B></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:arial; font-size:11pt"><B>Five-Year Capital Investment Plan and Funding Plan Unveiled</B>: $20&nbsp;billion investment over five years, marking
the largest in Emera&#146;s history. </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:arial; font-size:11pt"><B>Expected Rate Base Growth Confirmation</B>: <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">7-8%</FONT> average annual growth rate
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:arial; font-size:11pt"><B>Adjusted Earnings Per Share &#150; Basic (&#147;Adjusted
EPS</B><B><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">1&#148;</SUP></B><B>) Growth Target Reinforcement</B>: <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">5-7%</FONT> average annual adjusted EPS<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">1</SUP> growth
through 2027 off a $2.96 base<B><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top"> 2</SUP></B>. </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:arial; font-size:11pt"><B>Tampa Electric&#146;s Rate Case Outcome: </B>On December&nbsp;3, the Florida Public Service Commission approved
essentially all of Tampa Electric&#146;s capital plan based upon a midpoint return on equity of 10.5%, with an allowed range of 9.5% to 11.5%. Final rate details reflecting this decision are expected to be determined by the FPSC on December&nbsp;19
and will take effect in January, 2025. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial">&#147;It&#146;s been a transformative year for Emera, marked by significant milestones in our ambitious
journey to drive growth and enhance shareholder value,&#148; said Scott Balfour, President and CEO, Emera. &#147;We&#146;re not only prepared for the future; we&#146;re actively shaping it. We see substantial growth opportunities ahead, and with our
proven track record and strategic vision, we&#146;re poised to seize them and deliver strong results for our company, shareholders and customers.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial"><B>Capital
Plan Overview </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial">Emera will outline its five-year $20&nbsp;billion capital plan of which 80% will be spent in Florida, reflecting the state&#146;s strong economic
and population growth. The capital plan focuses on three critical customer-focused initiatives that will continue to position the company for growth, 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:arial; font-size:11pt"><B>Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Modernization:</B> Investments in transmission and distribution as well as the
expansion of and reliability of natural gas infrastructure. These investments support customer growth and increase reliability, efficiency and resilience to better support evolving customer needs. </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:arial; font-size:11pt"><B>Technological Innovations:</B> Strategic customer-focused investments in new technology to help advance greater
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:arial; font-size:11pt"><B>Renewables Integration:</B> Investments in solar, hydro, wind and grid-scale battery storage to help reduce customer
exposure to volatile fuel prices and an expansion of renewable natural gas projects at Peoples Gas as part of broader infrastructure upgrade efforts. The investments will also support efforts to meet government mandated clean energy targets in Nova
Scotia. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial">Investor Day will feature key leaders from Emera and its largest operating companies, Tampa Electric, Peoples Gas and Nova Scotia Power,
who will provide new insights into Emera&#146;s strategic focus, collaborative approach and strong governance. The discussion will highlight how being part of Emera benefits these operating companies, empowering them to safely deliver for customers,
investors and employees, meeting the unique needs of their local communities and in turn, deliver more value and growth for investors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial">Operating company leaders
will outline details about the growth opportunities in their respective markets that are built upon increasing demand for electricity and gas, and growing populations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial">Emera&#146;s CFO will share new details about the company&#146;s funding plan to support its ongoing growth and deliver long-term value to shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial">Investor Day will provide additional insight into grid modernization projects underway across operating companies. These include investments in new technologies to
enable a modern grid that will support the bidirectional flow of both electricity and data, be future proofed for the increased energy demands of tomorrow, increase reliability and provide greater control for customers. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:7pt; font-family:arial; " ALIGN="left"><I>Adjusted EPS is a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-GAAP</FONT> ratio, which does not have standardized meaning
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:7pt; font-family:arial; " ALIGN="left">2024 Adjusted EPS Consensus as of June&nbsp;28, 2024 </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:arial"><B>Emera Investor Day Webcast Info </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:arial">Emera&#146;s Investor Day event is scheduled
to begin at 1 p.m. EST on December&nbsp;4, 2024. Connect to the live event webcast by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-registering</FONT> through Emera&#146;s website or just prior to the event through the webcast provider. Presentation
materials are available here . A recording will be posted following the event. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:arial"><B><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">1 </SUP><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-GAAP</FONT> Financial Measures and Ratios </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:arial">Emera uses financial measures that do not have standardized meaning under USGAAP and
may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities.&nbsp;Emera calculates <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-GAAP</FONT> measures and ratios by adjusting certain GAAP measures for specific items. Management believes excluding
these items better distinguishes the ongoing operations of the business. For further information on the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-GAAP</FONT> ratio, adjusted EPS ,refer to the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Non-GAAP</FONT>
Financial Measures and Ratios&#148; section of the Emera&#146;s Q3 2024 MD&amp;A which is incorporated herein by reference and can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial"><B>Other </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial">Rate base is a
financial measure specific to rate-regulated utilities that is not intended to represent any financial measure as defined by GAAP. The measure is required by the regulatory authorities in the jurisdictions where Emera&#146;s rate-regulated
subsidiaries or equity investments operate, a summary of which can be found in our MD&amp;A. The calculation of this measure as presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial"><B>Forward Looking Information </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial">This news release contains <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">forward-looking</FONT> information within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including, without limitation, statements concerning Emera&#146;s: strategic priorities and growth outlook; views on its competitive
position to pursue new growth opportunities and meet evolving electric and gas utility sectors demands; $20&nbsp;billion five-year capital and funding plan; expected <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">7-8%</FONT> average annual rate base growth rate
through 2029; expected <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">5-7%</FONT> average annual adjusted EPS1 growth through 2027; plans to pursue growth opportunities and deliver strong results for the company, shareholders and customers; plans to spend 80% of
its $20&nbsp;billion five-year capital in Florida; expectations regarding Florida&#146;s strong economic and population growth; plans to pursue three critical customer-focused initiatives that will continue to position the company for growth,
namely, planned investments in grid reliability and infrastructure modernization, technological innovations, and renewables integration; views regarding the benefits of Emera to its operating companies; belief that growth opportunities are built
upon increasing demand for electricity and gas, and growing populations; view that its funding plan will support ongoing growth and deliver long-term value to shareholders; expectations that investments in new, modern grid technologies to support
bidirectional electricity and data flow will enable future increased energy demands, increase reliability and provide greater control for customers . Undue reliance should not be placed on this forward-looking information, which applies only as of
the date hereof. By its nature, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">forward-looking</FONT> information requires Emera to make assumptions and is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements reflect Emera management&#146;s current
beliefs and are based on information currently available to Emera management. There is a risk that predictions, forecasts, conclusions and projections that constitute <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">forward-looking</FONT> information will not prove
to be accurate, that Emera&#146;s assumptions may not be correct and that actual results may differ materially from such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">forward-looking</FONT> information. Additional detailed information about these assumptions,
risks and uncertainties is included in Emera&#146;s securities regulatory filings, including under the heading &#147;Business Risks and Risk Management&#148; in Emera&#146;s annual Management&#146;s Discussion and Analysis, and under the heading
&#147;Principal Risks and Uncertainties&#148; in the notes to Emera&#146;s annual and interim financial statements, which can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial"><B>About Emera </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial">Emera (TSX: EMA) is a leading North American provider of energy
services headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with investments in regulated electric and natural gas utilities, and related businesses and assets. The Emera family of companies delivers safe, reliable energy to approximately 2.5&nbsp;million
customers in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean.&nbsp;Our team of 7,300 employees is committed to our purpose of energizing modern life and delivering a cleaner energy future for all.&nbsp;Emera&#146;s common and preferred shares are listed
and trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Additional information can be accessed at www.emera.com or www.sedarplus.ca.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial"><B>Investor Relations</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial">David Bezanson </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial">Vice President Investor Relations&nbsp;&amp; Pensions, Emera Inc.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">902-474-2126</FONT></FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial"><U>dave.bezanson@emera.com </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial"><B>Media </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial">Dina Bartolacci Seely </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:arial"><U>media@emera.com </U></P>
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