NEW BRUNSWICK POWER CORPORATION: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Fredericton | Fredericton, NB · grants and contributions register

NEW BRUNSWICK POWER CORPORATION: federal grants and contributions: 31 agreements; $280M value; 3 departments; 17 programs.

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31agreements
$280Mvalue
3departments
17programs

Largest agreements

New Brunswick Low-Moderate Income Off Oil Incentives$69.5Mvalue2025start2027end

This project is to improve energy efficiency in Canada's residential sector.

Belledune Clean Fuel Project$50.0Mvalue2025start2033end

The objective of this project is to transition the Belledune Generating Station from coal to biomass using advanced wood pellets, with activities including facility upgrades for fuel handling, milling, combustion, power generation, and environmental systems to support biomass operations.

DYNAMIC REACTIVE SUPPORT: STATCOM IMPLEMENTATION AT SALISBURY TERMINAL PROJECT$50.0Mvalue2026start2029end

The objective of this Project is to deploy grid modernization technologies to enhance voltage stability and ensure compliance with industry standards.

NEW BRUNSWICK SMALL MODULAR REACTOR (SMR) PROJECT: ADVANCING CLEAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH$25.0Mvalue2024start2029end

The objective of this Project is to advance predevelopment work toward expanding the nuclear capacity at an existing nuclear generation station in New Brunswick.

Agreement$20.1Mvalue2024start–end

Enhanced Energy Savings Program

Agreement$15.6Mvalue2013start–end
MACTAQUAC LIFE ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM$12.6Mvalue2025start2028end

The objective of this Project is to advance predevelopment work to help inform a final investment decision on the work required to extend the life of the Proponent's largest hydroelectric generation station.

Atlantic Loop Strategic Intertie project$10.6Mvalue2022start2028end

The objective of this Project is to support predevelopment work to help build new inter-provincial electricity transmission infrastructure.

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217643$5.0Mvalue2021start2023end

Support NB Power's small modular reactor development program (Phase II)

COLLABORATIVE GRID INNOVATION FOR ATLANTIC SMART ENERGY COMMUNITIES$3.5Mvalue2019start2024end

This project is mostly related to technology demonstration.

GISG 3055$3.2Mvalue2019start2027end

The purpose of this project is to improve existing asset utilization and efficiency, improving grid reliability and resilency while maintaining or improving cybersecurity, and increasing grid flexibility and the penetration of renewable generation.

NB EV Charger Rebate Initiative$3.0Mvalue2021start2026end

The purpose of this agreement is to redistribute a component of the ZEVIP funding to delivery organizations to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the installation of approximately 190 electric vehicle chargers in New Brunswick.

225250$2.0Mvalue2023start2024end

Support testing of biomass as replacement fuel source for Belledune Generating Station

226498$1.6Mvalue2024start2025end

Support Energy Studies to further the decarbonization of Belledune Generating Station

EAST COAST INTER-PROVINCIAL CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT$1.3Mvalue2025start2028end

The objective of this Project is to advance predevelopment work necessary to enable the construction of a new transmission line between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick which will help integrate new wind and solar generation in Nova Scotia.

System impact study to support Atlantic Loop Strategic Intertie project$1.0Mvalue2022start2027end

The objective of this Project is to support predevelopment work to help build new inter-provincial electricity transmission infrastructure.

CEI-REN-644B$1.0Mvalue2018start2021end

This project is mostly related to technology demonstration.

Agreement$950Kvalue2017start–end
Fast Charging Stations$950Kvalue2017start2018end

The purpose of this agreement is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the installation of 10 electric fast-charging stations in New Brunswick.

Agreement$500Kvalue2017start–end
NB Power GIFMP Energy Efficiency & Energy Management Project: Hiring Energy Manager and Implementing Energy Management Systems at Coleson Cove and Belledune Thermal Generating Facilities$466Kvalue2025start2027end

This project is to improve energy efficiency in Canada's industrial sector.

227360$396Kvalue2025start2027end

Undertake Strategic Energy Management Program

222288$375Kvalue2023start2023end

Validate alternative fuel technology for Belledune Generation Station

NB Power DCFC Deployment Project - Phase 2$350Kvalue2018start2019end

The purpose of this Agreement is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the installation of electric fast-charging stations in New Brunswick.

NB Power Fleet/Workplace Charging$350Kvalue2021start2024end

The purpose of this agreement is to increase awareness, availability and use of lower carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada by supporting the installation of 52 electric vehicle chargers in New Brunswick.

Agreement$335Kvalue2017start–end
Charge Forward NB: Hands-On Learning for an Electric Future$200Kvalue2026start2027end

This project promotes awareness and knowledge among Canadians about light-duty electric vehicle charging, charging infrastructure, and operation

Heat Pump Water Heater Field Study$99.5Kvalue2019start2021end

This project is to improve energy efficiency in Canada related to the industrial, residential and commercial/institutional building sectors.

Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness project$50.0Kvalue2020start2020end

This project promotes greater awareness among Canadians of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

Electric Vehicle and Charging Strategic Plan$45.0Kvalue2019start2019end

This project promotes the adoption of Electric Vehicles and awareness of charging infrastructure in New Brunswick.

ISO 50001 Energy Management System Feasibility Study$16.1Kvalue2023start2025end

This project is to improve energy efficiency in Canada's commercial/institutional building sector.

Departments

Natural Resources Canada25agreements$251Mvalue13programs
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
  • Contributions in support of Electricity Pre-development Projects Program
  • Strategic Interties Predevelopment Program
  • Smart Grid Infrastructure Demonstrations Program
  • Contributions in Support of Clean Fuels, Transportation and Industry

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada1agreements$20.1Mvalue0programs
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency5agreements$9.4Mvalue4programs
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • REGI - CCTI - Infrastructure Fund
  • REGI - Business Scale-up and Productivity
  • REGI - Canadian Coal Transition Initiative (CCTI)

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Years

20262agreements$50.2Mvalue2programs
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative
20256agreements$134Mvalue5programs
  • Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Contributions in support of Electricity Pre-development Projects Program
  • Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program
  • REGI - Business Scale-up and Productivity
20243agreements$46.7Mvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Electricity Pre-development Projects Program
  • REGI - CCTI - Infrastructure Fund
20233agreements$2.4Mvalue3programs
  • REGI - CCTI - Infrastructure Fund
  • REGI - Canadian Coal Transition Initiative (CCTI)
  • Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
20222agreements$11.6Mvalue1programs
  • Strategic Interties Predevelopment Program
20213agreements$8.4Mvalue2programs
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • Contributions in Support of Clean Fuels, Transportation and Industry
20201agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • Contributions in support of Transportation and Alternative Fuels Program
20194agreements$6.8Mvalue4programs
  • Smart Grid Infrastructure Demonstrations Program
  • Smart Grid Deployment Program
  • Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
  • Transportation and Alternative Fuels
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20182agreements$1.4Mvalue2programs
  • Innovation and Clean Growth in the Natural Resource Sectors
  • Transportation and Alternative Fuels
20174agreements$2.7Mvalue1programs
  • Transportation and Alternative Fuels
20131agreements$15.6Mvalue0programs

    Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.