Tag: NB Power
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Big Industry Eyes Exit from NB Power Grid to Go Renewable
Overview Several large industrial players in New Brunswick are pushing to exit the provincial electric grid operated by NB Power and instead generate their own renewable electricity. The move, framed by proponents as a path to greater energy autonomy and decarbonization, has drawn a sharp response from the utility and raised questions about how such…
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Big Industry Seeks Exit from N.B. Power Grid: Renewables Drive Urban Policy
Overview: Industrial push to exit the NB Power grid Several large industrial players in New Brunswick are publicly advocating for exiting the provincial utility’s power grid to directly generate and use renewable electricity. The move reflects a broader trend among energy-intensive industries seeking cost certainty, decarbonization, and greater control over their energy supply. While proponents…
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Big industry seeks exit from N.B. Power grid sparks debate over self-generated renewables
Overview: A push for independence from the NB Power grid Several of New Brunswick’s largest industrial players are publicly advocating for an exit from the provincial utility’s power grid. The proposal envisions these companies generating their own renewable electricity, either on-site or through independent projects, rather than buying power from NB Power. Proponents argue the…