CanREA Set to Engage with New NB Government and Energy Minister
November 12, 2024
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) congratulates Premier Susan Holt and the Liberal Party of New Brunswick for their election in October, as well as René Legacy for his November appointment as Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, and Minister responsible for Energy, as announced on November 1.
“CanREA looks forward to working with Minister Legacy and the new Holt government on the evolution of New Brunswick’s Energy Plan,” said Jean Habel, CanREA’s Senior Director for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, who leads CanREA’s Atlantic Canada Network and Steering Committee, aimed at enhancing collaboration and innovation with members and allies in the renewable energy sector across the region.
“The Liberal Party platform contains a suite of new energy proposals, such as a provincial program for solar retrofits. They are committed to move to a 100 percent non-emitting grid, which will lead to more opportunities for the wind, solar and energy storage sector in this province,” said Habel.
Of note, the Holt government aims to ensure all government buildings are net-zero, and that New Brunswick’s vehicle fleet, including school buses, are electrified by 2035. These commitments to a net-zero economy are aligned with CanREA’s 2050 Vision.
“New Brunswick has significant untapped wind and solar energy resources across the province,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, CanREA’s President and CEO. “Atlantic Canada has a strong renewable energy and energy storage industry that stands ready to deploy solutions that will benefit all New Brunswickers.”
