Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is calling on Nova Scotia Power to kibosh its plans for a healthy increase in power prices over the next two years.

The utility reached a tentative agreement with customer representatives that could see residential electricity rates rise by 8.2 per cent over the next two years.

Nova Scotia Power issued a statement Tuesday saying the proposal is subject to approval from the independent Nova Scotia Energy Board.

The move by the province has irked political leaders from the province, including Houston.

“Time and time again, Nova Scotia Power shows Nova Scotians how out of touch they are,” Houston said in a statement.

“This is not the time for a rate increase. This is a time for Nova Scotia Power to show they understand Nova Scotians and withdraw or sig

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