NB Power

• New Brunswick coal-fired generating station switching to wood pellets

  One of Canada's only coal-fired power plants has taken a big step closer to completing its transition to a renewable power source.

  Environment

  Sep 17
  
• N.B. gas plant needed to avoid blackouts by 2028, utility executive says

  The CEO of New Brunswick's electricity utility says its proposal for a natural gas-powered generating station remains the best option for avoiding blackouts.

  Canada

  Jun 11
  
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• NB Power risked millions in penalties taking shortcuts on power plant, auditor says

  New Brunswick’s auditor general is slamming the provincially owned energy corporation for taking shortcuts on a new power plant project.

  Canada

  Jun 2
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• NB Power says current solar model no longer sustainable

  Solar power is becoming more popular in New Brunswick but a proposed change from NB Power has some customers and those in the industry concerned.

  Canada

  May 28
• N.B. vows public utility overhaul, but doesn’t commit to non-interference

  The New Brunswick government says it will create a consumer advocate role to represent residents and small businesses at its energy regulator. 

  Canada

  May 25
• Remove political interference from decisions at New Brunswick utility: expert report

  A new independent report is recommending New Brunswick overhaul its debt-saddled public utility to focus on efficiency.

  Canada

  Mar 30
• NB Power to offer leniency for vulnerable populations to avoid winter disconnections

  NB Power says it will offer more leniency for vulnerable populations who have difficulty paying their bills. Customers who qualify must still make 'some payment' each month.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2025
• MLAs debate whether NB Power should be able to cut service during winter weather

  With rising utility costs, many New Brunswickers have to make a careful decision about heating their homes and often wonder how much they can afford. 

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2025
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• NB Power seeking rate hike, advocacy group says customers at ‘breaking point’

  NB Power is asking ratepayers for yet another increase after two years of major hikes and growing frustration from customers. 

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2025
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• Fredericton residents have questions about high power bills, panel has few answers

  Affordability was high on the list of questions at a public meeting in Fredericton on the future of the province's debt-laden electric utility.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2025