NB Power

• Proposed NB Power rate hike ‘not helpful,’ Canadian business organization to intervene

  As NB Power looks to request the highest rate increase for the utility in 15 years, debate continues on how best to help mitigate the impact.

  Consumer

  Oct 6
  
• NB Power files for 8.9 per cent rate hike with Energy and Utilities Board

  NB Power has filed for an 8.9 per cent rate increase with the Energy and Utilities Board, that would take effect April 1, 2023 if accepted.

  Canada

  Oct 5
  
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• Fiona: Cleanup continues in southeastern N.B. as damage becomes more clear

  The cleanup continues as businesses and people assess the full scope of damage caused by hurricane Fiona on southeastern New Brunswick over the weekend.

  Weather

  Sep 26
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• N.B. announces financial assistance program in response to Fiona

  The New Brunswick program for Fiona is only intended to cover the basic costs for those who suffered property damage. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2023.

  Canada

  Sep 26
• NB Power ‘paternalistic,’ not negotiating fairly on dam project: Wolastoqey Nation

  The Wolastoqey Nation says talks with NB Power have broken down regarding the utility's plan to upgrade the Mactaquac dam and generating station.

  Environment

  Sep 21
• Moncton-area outages leave 50K residents without power, RCMP investigates

  Large swaths of Moncton, as well as surrounding areas like Shediac, went dark between approximately 8:45 p.m. Wednesday night and 1:45 a.m. Thursday morning, according to NB Power.

  Canada

  Aug 11
• Electric vehicle owners call for more quick charging stations in New Brunswick

  A series of new electric vehicle chargers being installed by NB Power is welcome news to New Brunswick EV owners who say more stations are needed to meet the growing demand.

  Canada

  Jul 12
• NB Power board chair says debt reduction to be primary focus after firing of CEO

  CEO Keith Cronkhite lasted just two years and the board says that it will now move forward with "a significant transformation of the organization."

  Canada

  Jul 5
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• NB Power president and CEO leaving amid organization’s ‘transformation phase’

  NB Power's president and CEO is stepping down from his role as the organization embarks 'on a significant transformation of the organization.'

  Canada

  Jul 4
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• Point Lepreau nuclear power station licence hearings resume in Saint John

  NB Power is seeking a 25-year renewal of its operating licence at Point Lepreau. However, an Indigenous group has asked for the renewal to be cut to three years.

  Canada

  May 10