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Expert Panel Urges NB Power Revamp for Maritime Energy Efficiency

A new report from Fredericton advocates for a complete overhaul of New Brunswicks cash-strapped public utility, NB Power. The panel, consisting of power and utilities expert Michael Bernstein, former privacy commissioner Anne E. Bertrand, and utilities specialist Duncan Hawthorne, recommends detaching NB Power from political interference to implement solid long-term strategies. They also propose swift discussions with other Maritime provinces to establish a shared independent system operator. The report acknowledges the increasing electricity costs and heavy debt, emphasizing that relief is not imminent. The panels recommendations aim to address deep-rooted issues in NB Powers planning and operations, potentially reshaping energy across the Maritimes. As New Brunswick considers these changes, the focus is on whether leaders will take the necessary steps to make power play smarter for everyone.

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