Description

Emera Incorporated operates as an energy and services enterprise, primarily involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, alongside the purchase, transport, distribution, and sale of natural gas through its diverse subsidiaries. The company structures its operations into segments such as Florida Electric Utility, Canadian Electric Utilities, Other Electric Utilities, and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure. Electricity generation draws from a broad spectrum of sources, including coal, natural gas/oil, hydro, wind, solar, petroleum coke, and biomass. Beyond core utility provisions, Emera also offers energy marketing, trading, and comprehensive asset management services. A notable asset is its 145-kilometer pipeline, which delivers re-gasified liquefied natural gas from Saint John, New Brunswick, to consumers in the northeastern United States. By December 31, 2021, Emera's electric utilities served approximately 810,600 customers in West Central Florida; 536,000 in Nova Scotia; 132,000 in Barbados; 19,000 in Grand Bahama Island; and 35,700 in Dominica. Its gas utilities and infrastructure operations concurrently catered to roughly 445,000 customers across Florida and 542,000 in New Mexico. Furthermore, the company extends insurance and reinsurance coverage to itself and its affiliates, complemented by financing services. Established in 1998, Emera is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.