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Add yourself to The RNB Map!- SE, PS

We’re making it easier to add yourselves to our New Brunswick Map. Have you done efficiency upgrades at home? Have you switched to solar energy? Built a passive solar or net zero home? We want to put New Brunswickers on the map, and show the future of renewable and efficient energy is here. Take this 5 minute survey to add your pin to our map! …

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Wocawson Energy Project- WIND

This project is a partnership between Tobique First Nation and Natural Forces. Since December of 2020, five wind turbines have been operational in Kings County, New Brunswick. These turbines are estimated to have the output to power 5,000 homes, and are located 20 kilometres outside of the Town of the Sussex. https://www.naturalforces.ca/wocawson-energy-project.html …

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Richibucto Wind Turbine Project- WIND

The Oinpegitjoig Wind Project is a single turbine wind energy project in Richibucto, New Brunswick, owned in partnership between Pabineau First Nation and Natural Forces. This project was commissioned in 2020, has a capacity of 3.8MW and is estimated to supply enough electricity to power approximately 900 homes per year. …

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Case Studies from the Conservation Council- SE

These are 5 case studies of New Brunswick families that have invested in green energy! There is also a list of helpful online energy resources. …

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Passive Solar Home + Solar Panels + EV – PS, SE

Margaret and Eric Tsuz-King live in a passive solar home, that has solar photovoltaic panels on the roof and drive a plug-in hybrid. Power couple? We think so! …

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Solar Panels in Sackville- SE

Roland tells us about the solar panels that power his home, in Sackville, NB. This interview was filmed in the fall of 2020. The panels were installed in 2015. …

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The Greens Go Green- SE

One family’s journey to energy efficiency & renewables The Greens have talked about going solar for some time, they knew this was the route they wanted to take. They were used to losing power all the time due to big storms. Once they had children, and one particular storm had left them without power overnight and the house went to almost below zero, they decided they needed an alternative heat source. The owners’ home was equipped with a heat pump that helped to cool during warmer months, however it was not rated for winter time at temperatures below minus 15 …

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Directory of Energy Efficiency Programs for Homes

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Canada’s Greener Homes Grant

The Federal Government of Canada is giving up to 700,000 grants of up to $5,000 to help homeowners make energy efficient retrofits to their homes. They provide EnerGuide evaluations (worth up to $600) and expert advice to  homeowners so they can begin to plan their retrofits. As part of their work, they are committed to ensuring Greener Homes reaches diverse Canadians including those living in remote and northern communities and those with limited internet access. Applying is easy.

Directory of Energy Efficiency Programs for Homes

This directory contains programs of specific interest to Canadian households.

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NB Power Total Home Energy Savings Program

“It all starts with your initial Home Energy Evaluation. For $99, a Certified Energy Advisor will evaluate your home – from the attic to the basement- to find out where your home needs upgrades. Your initial Home Energy Evaluation will give you customized recommendations to improve your home’s space and water heating energy efficiency. You could also be eligible for free energy savings products!”

After registering for this program and being approved, NB Power will help you book an appointment with a Certified Energy Advisor, who will come to your house and assess its energy efficiency – from top to bottom – to find out where your home may need upgrades. The advisor will prepare an initial Energy Evaluation and give you a list of recommended upgrades, and it is up to you to decide which you plan on pursuing. You have 9 months to complete your work before they come back for a final evaluation. You may also be eligible for free energy savings products. There is currently a wait-time of approximately three to four weeks to have your energy evaluation done.

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NB Power Low Income Energy Savings Program

“The Low-Income Energy Savings Program targets homes in need of major energy efficiency upgrades, especially those needing insulation and air sealing. These upgrades will help low-income homeowners in New Brunswick reduce their energy use and costs.”

This program provides energy efficiency upgrades to low-income homeowners in order to improve their energy use. Energy efficiency upgrades could include anything from improving air sealing around windows and doors to increasing insulation in attics and walls. Acceptance into this program is based on a first come, first served basis and currently has a wait-list of approximately 12 months.

Contact an NB Power Customer Care Advisor by phone at 1 800 663-6272 and press 5 for Energy Efficiency Services (after choosing your preferred language) or by email at smarthabits@nbpower.com to participate.

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NB Power New Home Energy Savings Program

This program is for homeowners looking to incorporate energy efficiency products when building a new home or completing renovations. After registering and being approved for the program, you can have your building plans modeled by a Certified Energy Advisor and can consult with them on ways to make your home more energy efficient. You have 12 months to complete construction of your home, from the date you registered. Complete an on-site energy evaluation, and then receive your incentives. Renovate with energy efficiency in mind and you may be eligible for a refund of up to 25% of your premium!

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Saint John Energy Home Energy Assessment

“We offer an Energy Assessment service which is designed to give you the help you need to use electricity more efficiently throughout your household. Implementing a few cost-effective solutions now can save you money over the long term.”

Give them a call to discuss your specific needs for your home. Their Energy Advisor will provide helpful information from making small changes around your home to large renovations with the help of Energy Smart NB. Call at (506) 658-5252 or toll-free at 1-877-907-5550 to book your energy advising appointment today.

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NB Power Net Metering Program

Through NB Power’s Net Metering Program, the power that your renewable energy system generates can be fed back into the existing electrical grid through a special type of meter or net meter that will be installed by replacing your existing meter. This new meter will provide readings for the electricity you use from NB Power and the electricity you produce, and send back to the distribution system. You will then be billed for the difference or net amount of electricity used.

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NB Power Net Metering Program

Through NB Power’s Net Metering Program, the power that your renewable energy system generates can be fed back into the existing electrical grid through a special type of meter or net meter that will be installed by replacing your existing meter. This new meter will provide readings for the electricity you use from NB Power and the electricity you produce, and send back to the distribution system. You will then be billed for the difference or net amount of electricity used.

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NB Power Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program

Any commercial building within the province of New Brunswick can receive up to $3,300 towards evaluations for energy efficiency upgrades, and a maximum of $100,000 towards energy retrofitting project costs. Projects must have defined electrical savings and meet other criteria before they are eligible for this program.

For a limited time, you can also get 25% back – up to a maximum of $1 Million per entity – on eligible costs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, through the Government of Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund. Federal funding is available until December 2023 or until funds are depleted.

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NB Power Embedded Generation Program

This program is currently fully subscribed based on our current program capacity. They are monitoring the on-going performance of the program but not accepting any new applicants at this time. The program is currently under review. The webpage will be updated once a new program is launched.

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NB Power Net Metering Program

Through NB Power’s Net Metering Program, the power that your renewable energy system generates can be fed back into the existing electrical grid through a special type of meter or net meter that will be installed by replacing your existing meter. This new meter will provide readings for the electricity you use from NB Power and the electricity you produce, and send back to the distribution system. You will then be billed for the difference or net amount of electricity used.

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NB Power Embedded Generation Program

This program is currently fully subscribed based on our current program capacity. They are monitoring the on-going performance of the program but not accepting any new applicants at this time. The program is currently under review. The webpage will be updated once a new program is launched.

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NB Power Industry Incentives

The Energy Smart Industrial Program helps accelerate industry investments in energy efficiency.

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>Government of Canada Tax Savings for Industry

The Government of Canada makes clean energy projects such as solar energy, wind energy, and energy from waste more fiscally attractive for industry by providing business income tax incentives.

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>Industrial Government of Canada Tax Savings for Industry

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>New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund

Community groups, NB municipalities, First Nations non-profit NB organizations, and institutions furthering sustainable development may apply to the Environmental Trust Fund for funding towards action-oriented projects that will protect, preserve, and enhance the Province’s natural environment.

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