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131 Civil society groups send open letter to PM Carney supporting renewable energy and opposing new nuclear
In a open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, 131 civil society groups expressed support for renewable energy and opposition to federal investment in new nuclear reactors. Fourteen groups from NB including CRED-NB were among those signing the open letter which was sent on May 21, 2025. To see the letter click here. En français,…
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The nuclear divide: Why are women cautious of nuclear energy?
Commentary by Emma Fackenthall in the NB Media Co-op As many countries scramble toward a net-zero future, some are betting on nuclear energy to reach their goal. However, a quiet but profound gender divide is growing around nuclear energy. While nuclear power is often hailed as a critical tool in the climate fight, a growing…
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Climate Action Network Canada: Letter to PM Carney and Election Priorities
CRED-NB is a signatory to the Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-Rac) letter to Prime Minister Carney sent the day after the federal election. The letter congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and urges him to use this opportunity to build a fairer, more resilient society grounded in reliable, renewable Canadian solutions. Prime Minister Carney has long…
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ARC-100 nuclear SMR now unlikely in NB
In 2018, NB Power partnered with ARC Nuclear (now ARC Clean Technology) to develop small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). That plan is unlikely to come to fruition since ARC has been unable to find a financial partner. Also, the ARC-100 reactor would require high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), which is only produced in Russia. On Earth…
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Can clean power be cheap?
New Brunswickers urgently need more affordable, reliable and cleaner electricity as we head into an uncertain future. In response, CRED-NB has developed a plan for electricity generation that includes guideposts and key steps for provincial policy-makers. Can clean, renewable power be cheap? In a word, yes! The details are here.
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Cheap, clean, and secure power for NB?
New Brunswickers urgently need more affordable, reliable and cleaner electricity as we head into an uncertain future. In response, CRED-NB has developed a plan for electricity generation that includes guideposts and key steps for provincial policy-makers. Can New Brunswick have cheap, clean, renewable and secure power? In a word, yes! The details are here.
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Nuclear energy means climate action delay
What is the best way for utilities to delay the transition from fossil fuels? Propose to build nuclear reactors. Electricity utilities wanting to “decarbonize” have several options for replacing the fossil fuel (coal, oil and gas) plants on their grids: aim to increase energy efficiency and productivity; add new renewable energy and storage resources; consider…
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NB Power review: few details and no climate action requirement
Ongoing concerns about energy poverty and spikes in NB Power bills sparked public protests earlier this month. On Monday, Premier Susan Holt and Minister responsible for Energy René Legacy, held a media event short on details but full of promises that changes are coming to the troubled public utility. The government revealed that the public…
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Climate Action Network Canada releases Election Priorities
Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-Rac) has released Made-in-Canada Climate Solutions: 2025 Election Priorities, setting out its calls to action for federal parties this campaign. The calls to action are based on six pillars: See the CAN-Rac press release HERE CRED-NB is a member of Climate Action Network. Climate Action Network – Réseau action climat (CAN-Rac)…
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Should Mactaquac be replaced by wind power?
The Mactaquac hydroelectric dam 20 km upriver from Fredericton is a major source of electricity in New Brunswick. Although only halfway through its expected life, it requires major refurbishment. Is spending $8.9 billion to fix a 60-year-old power generation station really the best path forward? NB Power must answer this important question soon. The utility’s…
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