THE POWER COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN: federal grants and contributions

Updated 11 October 2026 · Saint John | Saint John, NB · grants and contributions register

THE POWER COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN: federal grants and contributions: 12 agreements; $30.7M value; 2 departments; 8 programs.

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12agreements
$30.7Mvalue
2departments
8programs

Largest agreements

GRID FORWARD SAINT JOHN PROJECT$9.7Mvalue2026start2029end

The objective of this Project is to modernize critical infrastructure in Saint John's electricity distribution system to enhance grid resiliency and automation and enable increased electrification.

Advanced Digital Distribution System Operator (“DSO”)$5.2Mvalue2025start2028end

This project is mostly related to technology demonstration.

GISG-3010$4.6Mvalue2019start2022end

This project is mostly related to technology demonstration.

SJE's Net Zero Innovation Unit$4.0Mvalue2022start2028end

The objective of this project is capacity building activities that build knowledge and skills related to renewable energy and grid modernization projects in Canada.

225987$2.6Mvalue2024start2025end

Modernize the Utility Operating System to become a Utility of the Future

GISG 3010$1.7Mvalue2019start2022end

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.

213037$950Kvalue2019start2022end

Undertake smart grid energy network deployment and demonstration

220685$620Kvalue2022start2024end

Support key infrastructure, intelligence and security for Smart Grid advancements

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The Pan Maritime Provinces Municipal EV Charging Stations Initiative$490Kvalue2020start2022end

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 99 electric vehicle chargers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

228573$421Kvalue2026start2026end

Enable smaller utilities to transition to more sustainable and resilient energy systems

218671$200Kvalue2022start2023end

Demonstrate and deploy controllable water heaters to manage electricity load on the grid

Saint John EV Charging Stations$190Kvalue2023start2024end

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 18 electric vehicle chargers in New Brunswick.

Departments

Natural Resources Canada7agreements$26.0Mvalue6programs
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Energy Innovation Program
  • Smart Grid Infrastructure Demonstrations Program
  • Smart Grid Deployment Program
  • Contributions in Support of Clean Fuels, Transportation and Industry
  • Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency5agreements$4.8Mvalue2programs
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RIE)

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Years

20262agreements$10.2Mvalue2programs
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RIE)
20251agreements$5.2Mvalue1programs
  • Energy Innovation Program
20241agreements$2.6Mvalue1programs
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
20231agreements$190Kvalue1programs
  • Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program
20223agreements$4.8Mvalue2programs
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
20201agreements$490Kvalue1programs
  • Contributions in Support of Clean Fuels, Transportation and Industry
20193agreements$7.3Mvalue3programs
  • Smart Grid Infrastructure Demonstrations Program
  • Smart Grid Deployment Program
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem

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.