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Growth strategy building a sustainable future, Saint John Energy CEO tells AGM
At the organization’s virtual annual general meeting today, Mitchell spoke about the importance of the Burchill wind farm, now online and delivering up to 15 per cent of the city’s current electricity demand, along with the recently announced Zero30 initiative to build a roadmap for the utility to reach net zero by 2030.
Canada Invests in a Net-Zero Roadmap to Support Electricity Modernization in Saint John, New Brunswick
Today, Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced nearly $4 million for Saint John Energy’s Zero30 initiative to establish a net- zero roadmap that will provide a comprehensive plan to achieve net-zero emissions related to its operation as an electricity provider, including innovative customer options.
Saint John Energy leading the way in energy innovation
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Federal support will provide infrastructure to enhance smart grid advancements.
Saint John Energy’s approach to innovation building sustainability, CEO says
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Saint John Energy’s focus on providing innovative products and solutions to its customers is building sustainability that will carry the utility into the future with strength, the utility’s chief executive says.
Canada invests in Indigenous Wind Energy Project in Saint John, New Brunswick
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – The Government of Canada is investing in renewable energy across the country and working with Indigenous partners to get major projects built.
Saint John Energy propelling community to net zero
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Saint John Energy is advancing a new era of green energy in New Brunswick with its newest offering: Renewable Energy Certificates.
Norwegian firms choose Saint John Energy to pilot technology for a cleaner world
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Norwegian firms are turning to Saint John Energy to bring innovative technology for a cleaner world.
Saint John Energy to make powering up electric vehicles in the city easier
Working in partnership with businesses in Saint John, Saint John Energy has opened eight new Level 2 EV chargers in locations across the city, part of a wider project to bring charging stations to communities across the Maritimes.
Rate increase for Saint John Energy customers, effective April 1, 2022
Saint John Energy is advising customers of a two per cent increase to electricity rates, effective April 1, 2022.
Vice President and Chief Development Officer Ryan Mitchell to assume the role of President and CEO of Saint John Energy as Ray Robinson starts a new career opportunity
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Ryan Mitchell to assume the role of President and CEO at, as Ray Robinson starts a new opportunity after a decade of exceptional service. Our work for a cleaner and more prosperous future will continue under Ryan’s leadership.
Storm Prepardness Begins At Home
FREDERICTON (GNB) – As winter approaches, New Brunswickers are reminded of the need to be ready in case of an emergency.
Greenfoot Energy Partners with Saint John Energy to Offer Heat Pump Rental Program
Greenfoot Energy Solutions is excited to announce that they have partnered with Saint John Energy to supply, service, and maintain heat pumps for the utility.
Saint John Energy reimagines its offices with transition out of pandemic
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - With New Brunswick set to go the green phase of the COVID-19 pandemic recovery, Saint John Energy is among those workplaces reimagining work at the office.
Saint John Energy's smart grid wins global award for innovation
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Saint John Energy's vision for an intelligent electricity grid- a cornerstone of its work building the Utility of the Future - has captured a global award saluting innovation in advancing a smarter and cleaner world.
Saint John Energy VP named one of Canada’s Clean50 leaders
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Saint John Energy’s approach to creating the Utility of the Future for its customers is garnering national attention as its vice-president is being named one of Canada’s Clean50 leaders for 2021.
Rate Increase for Saint John Energy Customers, effective March 31, 2021
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Saint John Energy is advising customers in all electricity rate classes of a 1.8 per cent rate increase, effective March 31, 2021.
A Magical Winter Wonderland will light up the Carleton Community Centre
A luminous candy cane forest, giant nutcrackers and life-sized gingerbread men are just some of the things to expect at Carleton’s Winter Wonderland opening this Friday at dusk at Market Place West. The outdoor holiday light display is sponsored by Port of Saint John, Saint John Energy, K-Line Construction, Leading Edge Electrical, the City of Saint John, and Nightingale Tree Services, and is intended to brighten the neighbourhood and the spirits of its residents.
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Canada Invests in Maritime Electric Vehicle Network
The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a $495,000 investment in Saint John Energy to help build 99 electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers across the Maritimes to encourage increased adoption of zero-emission vehicles.
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Partnership Lights Up Public Gardens
Saint John, NB - The Public Gardens in Saint John are lighting up the dark days of November thanks to a partnership with Saint John Energy. New LED lights have replaced the old sodium vapor ones in the final stage of a project to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Saint John Horticultural Association.
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Saint John to participate in cutting-edge speed sensor pilot to improve traffic management across city
Saint John, NB – The City of Saint John and Saint John Energy are partnering with Liveable Cities (a division of LED Roadway Lighting), a Nova Scotia-based clean technology company, to install speed sensors on LED lights at ten locations across the city.
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Saint John Energy Launches Innovative ‘Home Heat Saver’ Program to Help Customers Conserve Energy
Saint John, NB - Saint John Energy customers can now see where their home is losing heat with the Home Heat Saver Program. A first-of-its-kind in Atlantic Canada, the program will connect Saint John families with available resources to help reduce their carbon footprint and save money on their energy bills.
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Public Safety - Storm Prepardness Begins at Home
SAINT JOHN (GNB) – Storm Preparedness Week, Nov. 1-7, is an opportunity to remind New Brunswickers of the need to be ready in case of an emergency.
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Saint John Energy partners with local start-up Stash Energy to take heat pumps to the next level
Saint John, NB- Saint John will be the first city in New Brunswick to deploy a new patented energy storage technology in a pilot project.
Saint John Energy AGM
Today, Saint John Energy provide details of the economic impacts of its growth strategy at its community annual general meeting – the first virtual AGM in its 98-year history.
Examining the Future of Saint John Energy
Saint John, NB- At Saint John Energy, we are committed to our community. We’ve been in business for nearly a century now, serving our customers and the City of Saint John since 1922. Nothing is more important to us than the city we serve.
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Saint John Energy goes virtually bananas to raise money for United Way’s Atlantic Compassion Fund
Our hearts are bursting with gratitude, hope and laughter due to the employees at Saint John Energy!
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Saint John Energy is dedicated to find payment solutions for customers impacted by COVID-19
This is an unprecedented time and we understand it comes with significant financial challenges. Nothing is more important to Saint John Energy than the health and well-being of our customers, employees, and community. At this time of global concern over COVID-19, we want to assure our customers we are here to help.
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Saint John Energy will close its office and will use technology to stay connected with customers
Saint John, NB - Nothing is more important than the safety of our community. As a precautionary measure, we will be closing our office until further notice and are using technology to stay connected with our customers.
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A letter to our customers about COVID-19
Saint John, NB - Nothing is more important to Saint John Energy than the health and well-being of our customers, employees and community. At this time of global concern over coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to assure everyone that we are doing our part to contain the virus and help maintain a safe environment for everyone.
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Government of Canada announces support for the City of Saint John and Saint John Energy’s Climate Change Initiatives
Saint John, NB - Canadians are feeling first-hand the impacts and costs of climate change. By working together, we can take action on climate change in a way that benefits all Canadians. That’s why the Government of Canada is working with municipalities to cut pollution and make life more affordable.
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Rate Increase for Saint John Energy Heat Pump Rental Customers - Jan 1, 2020
Saint John, NB - Saint John Energy is advising all heat pump customers of an increase, effective January 1, 2020.
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Public Safety - Storm Preparedness Begins at Home
SAINT JOHN (GNB) – Storm Preparedness Week, Nov. 3-9, is an opportunity to remind New Brunswickers of the need to be ready in case of an emergency.
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New Partnership to Build Exportable Product that Helps Customers Manage Energy Use - October 17, 2019
Economic Development Greater Saint John (EDGSJ), Saint John Energy, and T4G have announced a partnership to build a Smart Customer Engagement Platform. The new technology will allow Saint John Energy customers to view and manage their energy usage and save money. It is expected to be up and running in early 2020 and once developed could be exported to other utilities.
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Saint John Energy Receives New Funding for Greener Energy - August 27, 2019
The shift toward clean energy growth is an important opportunity for Canada. To combat climate change Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is supporting innovative approaches to electricity distribution and is pleased to announce $1.6 million in funding to modernize Saint John Energy’s grid.
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Saint John Energy Powers Up with Tesla - August 21, 2019
Saint John Energy signs up for 2.5MWh of energy storage.
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Rate Increase for Saint John Energy Customers - July 18, 2019
Saint John, NB - Saint John Energy is advising customers in all electricity rate classes of an increase, effective July 18, 2019.
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Canada Invests in New Smart Electricity Grid Technologies in Saint John - January 24, 2019
Saint John Energy’s new Smart Grid Integrated Dispatchable Resource Network will develop artificial intelligence to help optimize the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of Saint John’s existing system, ensuring a more resilient and reliable power system and providing long-term rate stability to customers
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Saint John Energy explores wind energy project for the port city - January 17, 2019
Saint John Energy's Request for Proposal inviting developers to build a wind energy project in the Spruce Lake Industrial Park.
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Rate Increase for Saint John Energy Heat Pump and Water Heater Rental Customers - November 30, 2018
Saint John NB – Saint John Energy is advising all water heater and heat pump rental customers of a rate increase effective January 1, 2019
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