NB Power exploring potential for 100MW Hydro Power Station

NB Power has started environmental and geotechnical studies and site testing to explore the potential for a new 100 MW station in Grand Falls beside its 66 MW the existing station. The combined renewable generation capacity of the proposed and existing stations would be 166 megawatts. The project would require construction of various new structures, including a second tunnel.

NB Power president and CEO Gaëtan Thomas said that this project is in the early stages and will require study, fieldwork, engineering and environmental approvals prior to going ahead. If feasible, it would be an important source of clean energy to their fleet and, their believe, would provide NB Power with even greater capability to provide generation for their customers inside the province and possibly in the New England market. They look forward to speaking with people in the region about the potential of the project in the months ahead.