New Brunswick reviews NB Power utility amid soaring rate complaints

April 14, 2025, 11:21 am

In response to skyrocketing power rates and public outcry over rising utility bills, the New Brunswick government has initiated a comprehensive review of NB Power, the province’s Crown‐owned electric utility. Authorities are assessing all potential options—including restructuring and pricing reforms—to address the mounting consumer concerns and ensure more affordable energy. This inquiry follows widespread debates and official complaints about NB Power’s service and billing practices, prompting a thorough evaluation of the utility’s operations and long‐term sustainability.


theglobeandmail.com / Soaring power rates forcing New Brunswick to consider ‘all options’ for future of utility, Holt says

Premier Susan Holt says the independent review of NB Power will be conducted by a panel of three people who will gather and analyze data, seek public feedback and develop recommendations

thestar.com / Soaring power rates forcing N.B. to consider 'all options' for future of utility

FREDERICTON - New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has announced a comprehensive review on the future of the province’s Crown-owned electric utility.

winnipegfreepress.com / Soaring power rates forcing N.B. to consider ‘all options’ for future of utility

citynews.ca / Soaring power rates forcing N.B. to consider ‘all options’ for future of utility

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has announced a comprehensive review on the future of the province’s Crown-owned electric utility. Holt says the independent review of NB Power will be conducted by a panel of three people who will gather and analyze data, seek public feedback and...

globalnews.ca / New Brunswick announces ‘comprehensive review’ of NB Power

The New Brunswick government has announced it will begin a "comprehensive review" of NB Power, amid complaints of high rates and spikes in power bills. 


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