CRED-NB is a signatory Open letter to the COP31 Presidencies sent on September 23. The letter begins: “We, the undersigned civil society organisations, networks and movements, support a global electrification target that is built on renewables, reduces fossil fuel dependence, and delivers for people without energy access, without repeating the harms of extraction. On this basis, we will welcome the COP31 Presidency’s proposal to place a global target of 35% electrification of final energy demand by 2035 as a key element of COP31 … Read the full letter HERE.
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PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia’s MOU marks an important step towards doubling grid capacity
In July, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance Maritime regional electricity cooperation and system integration — marking an important step towards a deeper regional electricity system.
The agreement between the three provinces establishes a process to develop a transmission roadmap, exploring how greater coordination of electricity planning, transmission, generation and emerging energy resources can strengthen the region’s energy system. It also opens the door to exploring new approaches to regional grid operations, including the potential for a Maritime Independent System Operator.
While the final model is yet to be developed, the MOU represents a meaningful shift toward breaking down provincial silos and finding new ways to improve reliability, make smarter infrastructure investments, and build a stronger electricity system for the region.
Read the full statement by Climate Action Network Canada HERE. CRED-NB is a member of the national network.
CRED-NB sends electricity strategy to Parliamentary study
Critics see dark clouds over NB Power’s proposed changes to solar billing
Proposed changes affecting households that generate their own solar power represent a step backwards for environmental sustainability and the renewable energy sector in New Brunswick, according to critics from the Green Party and solar energy industry. Read the article HERE in the NB Media Co-op by David Gordon Koch.
Activists attack Carney’s power strategy and LeBlanc’s silence
New Brunswick environmental activists are reacting with alarm to Prime Minister Carney’s announcement of a National Electricity Strategy that promotes the burning of natural gas to help double Canada’s supply of electrical power by 2050. Read the story HERE by Bruce Wark in the NB Media Co-op.
Not mentioned in the story but of particular concern to CRED-NB is the electricity strategy’s focus on nuclear energy instead of renewable energy to power electricity grids, although the strategy contains no specific details. The federal government announced that a national nuclear energy strategy will be released before the end of 2026.
June 7: CRED-NB at Earthfest
On Sunday, June 7, CRED-NB will be part of the Earthfest Climate Solutions Hub event at Ministers Island in St. Andrews. Tickets are free and organizers are asking everyone to reserve your ticket. Details HERE.
Indigenous-Partnered Wind Energy in Wabanaki Homeland
Atlantic Canada – Wabanaki homeland – has some of the most powerful winds in the world. Indigenous nations are developing partnerships to build wind projects that use this renewable energy source to generate revenue for their communities and contribute to meeting climate action targets while respecting Indigenous values. A new report co-published by the Passamaquoddy Recognition Group Inc. and the CEDAR research project at St. Thomas University reviews the wind projects. CEDAR is a CRED-NB Champion organization. Access the new report HERE.
Will the NB Power Review finally shake up NB Power?
The report released on March 30 from the NB Power Review panel was meant to chart a path to a better future for the public utility. Does it do that?
NB Power desperately needs a very big shake up. The NB Power Review report rattled the utility but not nearly hard enough, writes CRED-NB core member Susan O’Donnell in a commentary published in the NB Media Co-op. Read it HERE.
Getting to yes on wind and transmission
Climate action expert and CRED-NB Champion Louise Comeau presented on a panel on how to get a “yes” from communities on wind farms and transmission lines. The session was excellent and worth a watch if you missed it. Organized by Re.Climate, the webinar recording is HERE.
Make energy efficiency a nation-building priority
The organization Efficiency Canada has organized a Parliamentary petition for individuals across Canada to sign. The petition calls for the Canadian government to make energy efficiency a nation-building priority, with two clear goals: 1) Double the rate at which we improve energy productivity, so Canada gets more economic value from every unit of energy used, and 2) End energy poverty in Canada as we work toward net-zero emissions. Please sign the petition HERE.