Podcasts about nb power

​All this talk about NB Power bills prompted us to do a check-in on smart meters. They're still being rolled out across the province. We get a refresher on why we're getting them, what they do, and why they've attracted supporters and detractors over the years. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to energy consultant Doug Bowman.

Tom Bateman is a political science professor at St. Thomas University.

The province has ordered that NB Power undergo an independent audit after thousands of complaints about high bills in December. St. Thomas University professor Tom Bateman tells us what the process could look like.

In today's pod Joanna and I look at the rapidly changing landscape of our federal system in provincial landscape and point to the classic same-old-same-old realities we've been discussing in New Brunswick. We call this our 3rd Groundhog day podcast because, despite some significant changes, we are hearing the same things being said and seeing the Holt Liberals repeat the talking points that every other government has repeated. So everything is changing but is anyone actually changing what they are doing or proposing? Let's talk about it. 

The NB government has asked NB Power to undergo an independent audit. This is after it received thousands of complaints from customers about a higher-than expected December power bill. We hear from Energy Minister Rene Legacy and Premier Susan Holt, then host Emily Brass speaks with PC MLA Tammy Scott-Wallace.

Well, the reaction to power bills has been overwhelming. So many people have contacted us and their elected representatives about their power bills. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Lori Clark, President and CEO from NB Power.

NB Power has promised to meet with people in Rothesay, to get to the bottom of why some homes keep losing power. Trevor Macdougall is one of the residents affected, he speaks with host Rachel Cave about the many recent outages.

Randy Hatfield, head of the Human Development Council, speaks with host Rachel cave about energy poverty. Hatfield says it's long past time for programs to help low-income households. 

CBC reporter Robert Jones sums up NB Power's rate hearing at the Energy and Utilities Board

CBC reporter Robert Jones sums up NB Power's rate hearing at the Energy and Utilities Board.

​Roadside History columnist James Upham takes us to Musquash, where NB Power built a dam in the years following the First World War.

​Roadside History columnist James Upham takes us to Musquash, where NB Power built a dam in the years following the First World War.

​Roadside History columnist James Upham takes us to Musquash, where NB Power built a dam in the years following the First World War.

NB Power is asking the Energy and Utilities Board for permission to bill Saint John Energy an estimated $334,000 per year to deal with costs it says have been created by the new Burchill windfarm that has been generating electricity for the city since last year. CBC's Robert Jones has the all details.

NB Power has restored thousands of customers this week, but still some remain. And the utility says these next ones will be tricky. Spokesperson Dominique Couture tells us why.

​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dominique Couture with NB Power about the power outages across the province, then we reached out to Mavis Doucette in Hanwell to hear about the challenges she's been facing without power.

Shift's political panel examine the province's energy plan, the CUPE pension vote and NB Power.

In July of 2023 #GaleForceWins brought Chuck to St. John's to speak publicly. This recording is the address Chuck delivered titled "This much I know!"Chuck is principal of Laurent Maxime Consultancy, a management consulting firm specializing in organizational strategy, growth and leadership development.His career has taken him to the U.S., the United Kingdom his native Canada and the British West Indies. He has honed his expertise in corporate leadership over the course of three decades, including more than 15 years as President and CEO of Aquarion Water Co., the seventh largest private water utility in the U.S. Chuck's commitment to excellence and high-energy execution have contributed to several organizations through board memberships. He currently is Chairman of the Board of NB Power, an electric utility in eastern Canada, and he is on the board of Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut.He is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School and holds the ICD (Institute of Corporate Directors) designation from the University of Toronto.Connect with Chuck:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-firlotte-2a559913/cvfirlotte@gmail.com203-650-9086#galeforcewins is an inspirational podcast with New episodes every Tuesday evening on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts.We also launched Gale Force Wins on the Rogers Television Network in St. John's on January 31st 2023 with a series of 12 episodes.You can also visit https://galeforcewins.com/To message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/

We gather a panel of politic watchers to discuss the premier's decision to not call a snap election this year, the decision that will see NB Power forced to buy electricity from the provinces first two small nuclear reactors and the recent movement of PC MLAs in and out of committees.

Dominique Couture is a spokesperson for NB Power.

We start off with a detailed forecast of the wind and rain we can expect from Hurricane Lee from CBC Meteorologist Tina Simpkin. Then we check in with NB Power spokesperson Dominique Couture to find out how NB Power is preparing for the storm. We also brought Fredericton Fire Chief Dwayne Killingbeck into the studio to get an update on the city's storm preparations, and where you can find help if you need it.

This week Mary and Nat talk about boiled rat poop, whatever happened to Baby J, barnacle meat, and more. Follow us on Instagram: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back. New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support: AIDS New Brunswick Chroma NB Clinic 554 Imprint Youth steel.transplants qtfattiesnb Help Nats Chest Get to The Silicone Zone Justin TooDeep's tip jar Barb Wire's tip jar Further reading/viewing: PSAC picketer in roadway comes face to face with NB Power truck (CTV) Striking workers tell N.B. premier to ‘stay in your lane' after collective bargaining comments (Global) PSA about Picaroons' beer (Reddit) N.B. seeks to quash record-breaking $2M awarded to fired Horizon CEO (CBC) New Brunswick government has 'no intention' of changing Saint John River name (CTV) John Mulaney's Baby J takes parasocial relationships to rehab (Polygon) Bo Burnham: How The World Works (YouTube) Phoebe Bridgers Says Stans ‘F- - -ing Bullied' Her Over Bo Burnham Photos (Vulture) Hannah Gadsby's New Netflix Show Is 'Something Special' (Advocate) Exploiting and Exhausting The Workforce - Sarah Jaffe | The Open Mind (YouTube) Queen Charlotte review: A Bridgerton prequel that earns its pedigree (Entertainment Weekly) ‘Parable of the Sower' sets the standard for post-apocalyptic comics (ComicsBeat) 'Succession' Season 4, episode 5: Breaking down the GoJo deal (Mashable) Reunited at Lottie's Compound | Yellowjackets Season 2 Episode 6 | SHOWTIME (YouTube) Heavenly Creatures (1994) Official Trailer (YouTube)

As the utility sector continues to work towards meeting future goals and needs, an equally important consideration remains looking back on the impact that the power industry has had on communities and land and ensuring that any injustices or inequities that have resulted can be addressed. Specifically, lands that have been returned to indigenous populations and communities must be protected as new energy infrastructure grows, and including those peoples in the conversation early in the process is a key aspect in doing so. To highlight what true equity and inclusion looks like from the ground up, today's guests share firsthand experiences on that process as they've taken place in Canada. Specifically, the work that New Brunswick Power is doing to bring small modular reactors and other nuclear technologies to the region has been built on a foundation of engaging and consulting with the Curve Lake Nation. Joining the episode this week, Claire Harris, Senior Advisor of the Advanced Reactor Technology Team at NB Power, and Chief Emily Whetung of the Curve Lake Nation discuss specific examples of why such inclusion has been critical to them and how it can be achieved seamlessly and successfully. They join host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester to share their lessons learned with other utilities and communities that may be facing the same challenges. Key Links Energy Central Post with Full Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/episode-109-intentional-inclusion-cleaner-energy-future-claire-harris-nb-power Claire Harris's Energy Central profile: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/claire-harris Did you know? The Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast has been identified as one of the industry's 'Top 25 Energy Podcasts': https://blog.feedspot.com/energy_podcasts/

The town of Shediac received an award for excellence in municipal innovation recently, for its efforts to become more energy efficient. In fact, the community is a bit of a 'living lab' for NB Power's Smart Grid research project. We'll find out about it from Smart Grid director Brent Staeben.

NB Power is asking for an 8.9% rate hike for all its customers. But there is an exception to that for the province's pulp and paper mills. The CBC's Robert Jones will explain why.

David Coon is the leader of the New Brunswick Green Party.

NB Power has applied for its biggest rate increase in 15 years. Premier HIggs says his government has some programs in the works that will help taxpayers. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to David Coon, who argues not enough is being done.

​An Estey's Bridge ​woman ​has just installed ​$​40​,000 worth of solar panels she can't use ​until NB Power gets her a net metering system​.​ ​Judith Seymour's been waiting for that part for over a year.

1) Brett Plummer walks us through his career evolution starting in the naval nuclear program  2) Brett's role at NB Power and the steps he's taken to help them drive towards excellence  3) SMR development in New Brunswick and NB Power's work with Moltex and ARC Canada 4) Brett's vision for the future of nuclear power in Canada and around the world

Join us for a conversation with Jean Marc Landry, who is Chief Customer Officer at NB Power, and is responsible for providing strategic leadership in the development of a customer-centric culture. He leads the customer relations team, energy efficiency services, product and service development and management, sales, marketing and corporate brand functions and serves as a key interface between customers and the Corporation. Original music by Lynz Floren.

After three days of public hearings, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is considering the future of Point Lepreau. NB Power's operating license expires in June - and it's asking for a 25 year renewal. The CBC's Rachel Cave has been covering this week's hearings. She explains what she's heard, and what happens from here.

Jon Mann joins the podcast today to discuss his rise into film making, career highlights, cool partnerships he has formed and even shares some  amazing stories from filming his new show Pub Crawl. I hope you all enjoy this episode. Feel Free To Subscribe! Connect With Jon: Production Company: https://www.instagram.com/populardemandpictures/ Personal Page: https://www.instagram.com/jonnymann/ Jon Mann is a graduate of Acadia University (POLS, 2011) and the New York Film Academy (Screenwriting, 2013). In 2012, he wrote the documentary Drink ‘Em Dry which premiered at Harvard Law School, making Jon the youngest person in the school's history to present written work (at age 22).  After Harvard, the film Drink 'Em Dry is now in universities and colleges in North and South America, Europe, and Australia. Drink ‘Em Dry was also nominated for Best Canadian Documentary at the Canadian Labour International Film Festival (2012).  In 2014, Jon completed his first feature-length documentary, Project Power, which follows the social movement against the sale of NB Power to Hydro-Quebec in 2010. In 2015 Jon co-wrote and directed the short-film Rearview which racked up wins and nominations at film festivals worldwide.  In 2017, Jon and production partner Rob Ramsay's project Wolfville won the 2018 National Screen Institute's Totally Television program. Filming for the short film's Cahoots & Missy, written and directed by Jon, completed Fall 2017. In 2018, Jon was a Production Coordinator for TIFF Pitch This! short film winner Wildfire. In September 2018, Wolfville was optioned by Take The Shot Productions. In October 2018, Jon adapted Stephen King's short story Popsy into a short film. The film is currently in post-production. In February 2019, Cahoots won Best Canadian Film at the Canadian International Comedy Film Festival in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In March 2019, Cahoots was nominated for Best Comedy at the DeReel Film Festival in Dereel, Australia. Missy is now on CBC GEM Jon is currently an Associate Producer on North Star, a short film starring Kevin Bacon and Laura Innes, from 2019 Oscar-winning producer Andrew Carlberg. Filming began in August 2020 for Pub Crawl, an unscripted series on the historically significant bars of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The series will be broadcasted by Bell The Show Is Available On Bell Fibe Tv & The Bell Fibe TV App. TV! New Here:  *CONNECT WITH ME THROUGH INSTAGRAM: @ https://www.instagram.com/glenyg96/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cJr8YrI1xPPMkrYRpAfBc? si=AqVKuWuBRoaoP9iG5kMZ8g Join The Community On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LIFEAFTERHIGHSCHOOLGLEN

Asif Hasan is an alum from UNB's Electrical and Computer Engineering and TME programs, and the CEO and co-founder of SimpTek Technologies, a Fredericton startup company that helps residential homeowners and electric utility companies to better understand, engage and predict energy usage. He's a world citizen - born in Bangladesh, educated in India and Canada, and now building a company in New Brunswick. He's fully immersed himself into the community through co-chairing in the creation of Fredericton's immigration strategy, acting as Dialogue Director for the City of Fredericton and Dialogue NB, as an Advisor for the local immigration network and as Director at the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce.  In this episode:  Importance of ecosystem to welcome newcomers and make them feel heard and understand they belong.   How international students are risk managers and entrepreneurs - and how good policies can help keep them in the community  How TME helped Asif understand business and help with the foundations of the company.   Simptek's mission to decarbonize every building in North America and make an impact in the world  The grid-edge economy and how climate change is disrupting the industry  How collaborations, open source and creation of shared digital tools are the path to evolution and success  The entrepreneur's job to create a “trailer” for the movie  Promoting courage over fear, and not worrying about failure  How giving back to the community helps everyone feel they belong  How permanent residents are highly invested in society and need a voice through the vote  Links and resources:  Places to visit in Bangladesh: Sundarbans - Chittagong - Cox's Bazar  SimpTek: https://www.simptekinc.com/  NB Power: https://www.nbpower.com/  HOT2000: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/professional-opportunities/tools-industry-professionals/20596  NB Foster Family: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/social_development/foster_care.html  International Students' Association New Brunswick: https://www.isacanada.ca/  Fredericton Chamber of Commerce: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fredericton-chamber-of-commerce/  Ignite Fredericton: https://www.ignitefredericton.com/  Favorite Productivity Tools:  SLACK: https://slack.com  JIRA: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira  Asana: https://asana.com  Trello: https://trello.com/en  Canva: https://www.canva.com  Bengali Language 101:  Hello: Ki obostha Thank you: Dhonnobad Goodbye:  Bidai Traditional Dishes:  Tehari, is an authentic Bangladeshi rice that packs a pleasant punch with green chilies and curried beef.  Kitchari, is a homey, comforting, lightly spiced rice and lentil dish  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asif-hasan  Thanks to:  Our alumni hosts, the AAA Team: Arsham, Arash and Armin Ahmadi https://www.unb.ca/alumni/alumni-news/unb-alumni-podcast.html  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/beats-of-burden/1451387846  Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance, Manulife, and MBNA Mastercard: https://www.unb.ca/alumni/benefitsandservices/index.html 

NB Power is facing some financial consequences, after last week's announcement that the Belledune generating station will not be allowed to operate past the year 2030. The utility had been hoping Ottawa would grant it an exemption, and had financially planned for one. The CBC's Robert Jones will join us to talk about what that means for the utilities bottom line.

​Mary Louise McCarthy-Brandt is a Fredericton historian who wants NB Power to apologize for the way it treated her ancestors. ​Cemeteries were relocated to make way for the Mactaquac dam, but the remains of many black citizens were left behind.

Episode #41 is live!  Enjoy our conversation with NB Power's Brett Plummer on the economic opportunity of SMR development in New Brunswick.What's on the It's the Economy, Stupid blog this week? Subscribe and learn!We want to hear your voice! If you want to be featured in our Q&A segment, send a text or audio question to our social or matt@unsettledmedia.com- we'll shout you out by name.  This podcast is produced by me, Matt George.  Is engineered by the great Zachary Pelletier, and is part of the Unsettled Media Podcast Network

The Conservation Council is concerned that NB Power isn't taking climate change seriously enough in its future planning. We talk to Louise Comeau with the Council.

Brent Staeben is the director of Smart Grid Atlantic projects at NB Power.

EMO and NB Power officials update us on what they're doing to prepare for the storm, and what we can do at home.

The meters that caused concern over their cost and necessity when NB Power first proposed them in 2018,  are now on their way. NB Power got the green light for the 110 million dollar project last week from the Energy and Utilities Board.

Heather Black represents the public's interest at the EUB hearings, as public intervenor.

We check in with Phil Landry, NB Power's executive director of generation and engineering, about how the long dry spell is affecting water flow to NB Power's largest dam.

Accidents keep happening at an intersection in Lepreau, the local fire department and NB Power want changes. Wayne Pollock is fire chief with Musquash Fire Rescue. He spoke with the CBC's Hadeel Ibrahim.

Jon Mann is a graduate of Acadia University (POLS, 2011) and the New York Film Academy (Screenwriting, 2013). In 2012, he wrote the documentary Drink ‘Em Dry which premiered at Harvard Law School, making Jon the youngest person in the school's history to present written work (at age 22). After Harvard, the film Drink 'Em Dry is now in universities and colleges in North and South America, Europe, and Australia. Drink ‘Em Dry was also nominated for Best Canadian Documentary at the Canadian Labour International Film Festival (2012). In 2014, Jon completed his first feature-length documentary, Project Power, which follows the social movement against the sale of NB Power to Hydro-Quebec in 2010. In 2015 Jon co-wrote and directed the short-film Rearview which racked up wins and nominations at film festivals worldwide. In 2017, Jon and production partner Rob Ramsay's project Wolfville won the 2018 National Screen Institute's Totally Television program. Filming for the short film's Cahoots & Missy, written and directed by Jon, completed Fall 2017. In 2018, Jon was a Production Coordinator for TIFF Pitch This! short film winner Wildfire.In September 2018, Wolfville was optioned by Take The Shot Productions.In October 2018, Jon adapted Stephen King’s short story Popsy into a short film. The film is currently in post-production.In February 2019, Cahoots won Best Canadian Film at the Canadian International Comedy Film Festival in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In March 2019, Cahoots was nominated for Best Comedy at the DeReel Film Festival in Dereel, Australia.Missy is now on CBC GEM