Time for NB Power to Put Canada First:
The Tantramar Gas Plant Fiasco Demands Answers & Transparency
Submitted by: Derek Lackey
As NB Power faces a "comprehensive review," their American-first energy decisions look even worse. In fact, all of their decisions should be questioned.
While New Brunswick ratepayers grapple with soaring electricity bills and NB Power projects "significant future rate increases that are creating affordability challenges,"¹ the utility's leadership continues making decisions that prioritize American interests over Canadian ones. The July 14th award of a 25-year, 400 MW gas plant contract to Missouri-based ProEnergy, despite five Canadian firms submitting competitive bids, now looks even more troubling against the backdrop of an ongoing trade war.² My mentor, Robert H. Lane has always said “Follow the money - find the truth”. Our local reporters need to dig in here.
While New Brunswick ratepayers grapple with soaring electricity bills and NB Power projects "significant future rate increases that are creating affordability challenges,"¹ the utility's leadership continues making decisions that prioritize American interests over Canadian ones. The July 14th award of a 25-year, 400 MW gas plant contract to Missouri-based ProEnergy, despite five Canadian firms submitting competitive bids, now looks even more troubling against the backdrop of an ongoing trade war.² My mentor, Robert H. Lane has always said “Follow the money - find the truth”. Our local reporters need to dig in here.
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