Here’s the latest I can share about NB Power based on recent publicly available information.
- NB Power’s 2025 activity: The company announced a significant grid modernization and capacity expansion project, aiming to enhance reliability and integrate more renewable resources. This includes the Renewable Integration and Grid Security (RIGS) initiative and a development partner to advance the plan. This marks NB Power’s first firm generation capacity expansion in over two decades.[2]
- Rate and customer considerations: NB Power has historically filed rate applications to align with capital investments and conservation programs, with residential rate adjustments sometimes discussed in the context of regulatory hearings. In past cycles, residential customers faced modest average increases as utility costs, efficiency programs, and system upgrades were reviewed by the provincial Energy and Utilities Board.[1]
- Regulatory and public engagement: The company regularly engages in hearings and public discussions through its regulatory processes and news releases, including updates on conservation programs and customer rebates tied to efficiency investments.[1]
- 2025–2026 public communications: NB Power maintains a media presence outlining progress on grid modernization and capacity, with updates posted in the News & Media Centre. For the most current single source of official updates, the NB Power News & Media Centre is the best reference point.[5]
- Context from broader coverage: Independent outlets have reported on NB Power’s programs related to smart meters, customer complaints, and governance issues. These pieces indicate ongoing scrutiny and a broader discussion about efficiency measures and customer experience in NB Power’s operations.[3][6]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current NB Power press releases or regulatory filings and summarize any specific items (e.g., project milestones, expected in-service dates, or proposed rate changes) with direct quotes. I can also compile a short timeline of major milestones for the RIGS expansion and related regulatory steps.