Category Archives: NB Power

Gas plant critics accuse NB Power, PROENERGY of ‘bait and switch’ over Indigenous partnership

Posted on July 18, 2026 by brucewark

Local opponents of the proposed 500 MW gas plant near Centre Village are accusing NB Power and its American partner PROENERGY of practising “bait and switch” tactics in attempting to get public support for their joint project. “For months, PROENERGY … Continue reading →

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Tantramar council renews opposition to NB Power gas plant, despite doubts it will matter

Posted on July 16, 2026 by brucewark

Tantramar Town Council has once again approved sending a letter to Premier Holt urging her government to stop all further work on the development of a 500 MW gas/diesel plant on the Chignecto Isthmus. But several members of council who … Continue reading →

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NB Power VP says Indigenous financial participation not essential for Tantramar gas plant

Posted on July 15, 2026 by brucewark

NB Power Vice President Brad Coady says the 500 MW gas/diesel plant near Centre Village could go ahead without an Indigenous financial or equity partnership. “Yes, I believe it could. It [Indigenous participation] is not a part of the EUB … Continue reading →

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120 demonstrators line Sackville bridge saying fight isn’t over against NB Power gas plant

Posted on July 9, 2026 by brucewark

About 120 demonstrators waved to passing traffic on the TransCanada highway and on Sackville’s Main Street Thursday in the latest protest against NB Power’s plans for a 500 MW gas peaker plant near Centre Village. “The turnout today is amazing,” … Continue reading →

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Mitton calls for data centre moratorium, but Holt Liberals say no

Posted on June 17, 2026 by brucewark

About 150 protesters gathered at the New Brunswick legislature last week to protest against a proposed 390-megawatt AI data centre in an expanded industrial park near Lorneville outside Saint John. They were also supporting Tantramar MLA Megan Mitton’s resolution that … Continue reading →

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NB Power wants to fast-track another multibillion-dollar gas plant

Posted on June 12, 2026 by brucewark

by John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Source: Telegraph-Journal June 11, 2026 NB Power’s CEO says her Crown corporation will build at least one more gas plant almost as soon as the controversial one in Tantramar is up and running. … Continue reading →

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NB Power still lacks Indigenous partner for $3.5-billion gas plant, CEO says

Posted on June 11, 2026 by brucewark

The President and CEO of NB Power says there is still no Indigenous partnership in the utility’s proposed 500 MW gas/diesel plant near Centre Village. “They are working hard on it right now,” Lori Clark told the legislature’s Public Accounts … Continue reading →

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Province still backing gas plant despite Auditor General’s warning on costs and risks

Posted on June 3, 2026 by brucewark

New Brunswick’s Indigenous Affairs Minister Keith Chiasson says the province needs the 500 MW gas/diesel plant on the Chignecto Isthmus to help in the transition to intermittent, greener sources of electricity. “We do recognize the Auditor General’s report on the … Continue reading →

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Auditor General questions NB Power’s $3.55-billion gas plant deal

Posted on June 2, 2026 by brucewark

New Brunswick Auditor-General Paul Martin issued a report today accusing NB Power of pushing ahead with its proposed gas/diesel generating plant near Centre Village without fully weighing the costs and risks to its customers or considering possible alternatives. The report … Continue reading →

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New Brunswick’s plan won’t help lower power rates, critics say

Posted on May 30, 2026 by brucewark

by John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Source: Fredericton Gleaner. May 28, 2026 New Brunswick’s Liberal government has released a plan for NB Power, with a push to make skyrocketing electricity rates more affordable. But New Brunswickers can’t count on … Continue reading →

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Opponents vow ‘fight is not over’ after EUB approves gas plant

Posted on May 29, 2026 by brucewark

NB Power Vice President Brad Coady says he understands that many people in Tantramar are angry about the utility’s plans for a 500 MW gas/diesel plant near Centre Village. “I do sympathize with the anger and I commit that NB … Continue reading →

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