Tag Archives: New Brunswick Energy & Utilities Board

Proposed Tantramar gas/diesel plant derails NB Power’s request for 4.75% rate increase on April 1st

Posted on March 9, 2026 by brucewark

by John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Source: Telegraph-Journal March 9, 2026 NB Power won’t be allowed to impose a steep interim rate hike to electricity prices on April 1 in spite of its warning that the money is needed to … Continue reading →

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Advocacy group seeks relief for the poor as NB Power pursues 4.75% rate increase

Posted on March 8, 2026 by brucewark

Human Development Council warns that one in four households that heat with electricity can’t afford their payments by John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Source: Telegraph-Journal March 6, 2026 Energy poverty in New Brunswick is deepening, just as NB Power is … Continue reading →

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EUB accepts NB Power’s new evidence; hearings begin as scheduled next week

Posted on February 6, 2026 by brucewark

The New Brunswick Energy & Utilities Board is allowing NB Power to submit additional evidence about its deal with Nova Scotia to sell 100 MW from its proposed 500 MW gas/diesel generating plant near Centre Village. Board Chair Christoper Stewart made … Continue reading →

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Public Intervener plans to oppose Centre Village gas plant at EUB hearings

Posted on January 16, 2026 by brucewark

The lawyer appointed by the province to represent the public interest at the Energy & Utilities Board is planning to oppose NB Power’s proposed 500 MW gas/diesel plant near Centre Village during EUB hearings next month in Moncton. “We’ve formed … Continue reading →

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