Point Lepreau to shut down for two weeks
A problem with a key piece of machinery is forcing an unplanned shut down of the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.
View ArticleNova Scotia Power, NB Power team up for new system to buy cheap energy
NB Power and Nova Scotia Power are teaming up for a pilot project they say could save utility customers up to $20 million.
View ArticleNova Scotia, New Brunswick to share power, saving up to $20M
NB Power and Nova Scotia Power say they're teaming up for a pilot project they say could save the utilities up to $20 million in fuel costs and may help reduce rate increases for customers.
View ArticlePoint Lepreau shutdown extended for work
A shutdown at New Brunswick's Point Lepreau nuclear generating station is being extended to allow for more repairs.
View ArticlePoint Lepreau back up after shutdown
New Brunswick's Point Lepreau nuclear generating station is back online after an extended shutdown.
View ArticleThousands remain without power after thunderstorms hit N.B.
Over 10,000 New Brunswickers are without power as thunderstorms continue throughout the province.
View ArticleNB Power increases tree trimming to help protect grid during bad weather
New Brunswick's power utility is investing millions more on its tree trimming program this year to boost grid reliability.
View ArticlePerth-Andover looking for answers from NB Power at EUB hearing
Dan Dionne is at the Energy and Utilities Board public hearings this week, looking for some answers to questions he's had for some time.
View ArticleNB Power launches energy-saving program for residents
NB Power's CEO says its new energy-saving program will benefit residents who want to upgrade their insulation.
View ArticleNB Power records net loss of $15M, but pays down $16M in debt
NB Power says a net loss of $15 million during the first quarter was due in part to an unplanned outage at the Point Lepreau nuclear generating station.
View ArticleNB Power ordered to recalculate rate hike
New Brunswick's provincial regulator has ordered NB Power to recalculate its proposed rate hike.
View ArticleRepairs take Point Lepreau station offline
New Brunswick's Point Lepreau nuclear generating station has been taken offline for repairs.
View ArticleBlast of winter weather knocks out power, closes schools in New Brunswick
Environment Canada was calling for up to 20 centimetres of snow in parts of the region.
View ArticleNB Power files application with utility board for 2% rate hike
NB Power has applied for a two per cent rate hike for all of its customers.
View ArticleWet weather, record high temps make for unusual winter day in New Brunswick
Unseasonably warm temperatures Thursday had some New Brunswickers out in their shorts, but freezing rain, rain and high winds also caused a number of problems.
View ArticleOrganization helps Fredericton senior and young son stay in their home
A Fredericton area senior almost found himself homeless after being without electricity for over a week. A local organization stepped in to keep him and his son in their home.
View ArticleLow income families in NB struggle to pay power bills
Mark Connors of Saint-Philippe says he was shocked to open his power bill after he took over the bills from his wife following a divorce last year. “I am not trying to not pay by bills, I am just...
View ArticleVideo showing men climbing transmission tower could lead to charges: Saint...
Shocking video of two men climbing a transmission tower in Saint John, N.B. has sparked outrage and concern, and could lead to charges.
View ArticleNew Brunswick government dips into contingency fund after first quarter
The projected deficit for 2016-17 is now as much as $342.4 million - down $4.6 million from the figure included in the budget in February.
View ArticleNB Power to prolong life of Mactaquac hydroelectric dam
New Brunswick's electric utility has decided to prolong the life of the Mactaquac hydroelectric generating station.
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