NEW BRUNSWICK POWER CORPORATION

$50,000,000.00 CAD

≈ $1.21 for every person in Canada ≈ 646 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Natural Resources Canada
Program
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2025-2026
Agreement period
November 13, 2025 – March 31, 2033
Reference
nrcan-rncan:115-2025-2026-Q3-17957

Published purpose

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.

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This project funds the conversion of the Belledune Generating Station in New Brunswick from coal to biomass using advanced wood pellets, including facility upgrades for fuel handling, milling, combustion, power generation, and environmental systems.

Category: Climate Primarily funds activity in Canada

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