NB Power announces new renewable energy power purchase agreement

2025-12-19

Fredericton (NB) – NB Power has announced the results of one stream of its Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) for renewable energy issued in May 2025. Under one stream, the utility received applications for 14 projects in a competitive process which focused on identifying large-scale renewable energy that could be integrated quickly into the grid.

The utility has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Brighton Mountain Wind Limited, a subsidiary of J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) to purchase 200MW of energy from the Brighton Mountain Wind Project. The other 13 projects, which require First Nations involvement and government funding to proceed, are still being considered as part of another stream of the REOI process.

“We are pleased to see such a strong interest to add renewables to our grid and to proceed with this shovel ready project,” said Lori Clark, President and CEO of NB Power. “With our province facing an energy shortfall as early as 2028, this agreement and strategic partnership will help us integrate additional renewable power into our systems at an expedited rate, which is so necessary to help us meet the growing energy needs of New Brunswickers both cost-effectively and efficiently”.

The Brighton Mountain Wind Farm will be situated near Brighton Mountain, which is south of Juniper, 26 km east of the community of Florenceville-Bristol, and approximately 20 km east of the community of Hartland.

“Renewable energy, including wind, plays a critical role in meeting the growing electricity needs of New Brunswickers,” said Clark. “Wind power helps reduce upward pressure on rates because it is cost-effective when the wind is blowing. This allows the utility to use wind energy in place of more expensive fuel options.”

Since 2024, NB Power has entered into power purchase agreements for 675MW of renewable energy.

NB Power released two REOIs in May 2025, including:

• Stream 1 – Net-Zero Pathway, targeting 200 MW and inviting a wide range of project sizes with anticipated commercial operation dates between 2029 and 2030.
• Stream 2 – Large Scale Accelerator Pathway, also targeting 200 MW, focusing on large-scale renewable projects greater than 100 MW to deliver cost-effective energy sooner, with commercial operation dates anticipated between 2027 and 2028.

Media Contact:

Elizabeth Fraser - EFraser@nbpower.com