
NB to develop long-term energy strategy
October 22, 2010
By NB Department of Energy
Oct. 22, 2010, Fredericton – A new energy commission has been tasked with developing a long-term plan for a stronger energy future for New Brunswickers.
Oct. 22, 2010, Fredericton – A new energy commission has
been tasked with developing a long-term plan for a stronger energy future for
New Brunswickers. The commission will recommend a progressive energy policy for
New Brunswick and offer advice on the future direction of NB Power. It will
release a 10-year strategy with specific recommendations in six months. The
commission is one of ten items the provincial government has committed to
implement by the end of 2010.
The commission will:
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Undertake extensive public consultations with New
Brunswickers, neighbouring provinces, and states; - Develop a clear and measurable energy policy;
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Examine the possibilities for long-term energy purchase
agreements; - Examine energy production, consumption, and exports;
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Develop measurable targets on economic activity,
environmental performance, cost, reliability, and financial performance; and - Develop a long-term debt-management strategy for NB Power.
"By working in consultation with New Brunswickers, I am confident the
commissioners will develop an energy policy that will benefit all ratepayers in
every region of our province," says New Brunswick Energy Minister Craig
Leonard.
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