Electricity transmission and distribution:

The electricity transmission system used to carry electricity from generating stations and other supply interfaces over long distances to the consumer distribution network, large industrial customers, and export markets is owned and operated by NB Power.

A telecommunication network utilizes microwave, fibre and leased circuits that provide for data transmission from control and protection systems to the state-of-the art Energy Control Centre.

STATISTICS:

THE ELECTRICITY GRID:

PROJECTS:

The International Power Line:

NB Power Transmission is planning the construction of a 345 kV transmission line and interconnection with New England, which would be utilized for import and export opportunities. All necessary approvals for construction of the Canadian portion of the IPL are now in place.

A joint development agreement between NB Power Transmission and Bangor Hydro, an EMERA Inc. company, allows the IPL to reach the Orrington, Maine destination. Bangor Hydro will proceed with the acquisition of required state and federal permits for the construction of the United States portion of the line.

The Interational Power Line will improve the reliability of supply by providing a second connection to The New England electricity system and increasing the transfer capabilities in both directions. The total transfer capability will increase by 300 MW.

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Kent Hills Transmission Line:

In January 2007, TransAlta Wind along with their local development partner, Natural Forces Technologies Inc. announced plans to construct, own and operate a 75 MW wind power facility in New Brunswick. NB Power and TransAlta signed a 25-year power purchase agreement for 75 MW of wind power.

Map of Kent Hills Transmission Line Options:

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