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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Process
1.2 Policy
Goals
1.2.1. Ensure
a secure, reliable and cost effective energy supply for residential,
commercial and industrial customers.
1.2.2. Promote
economic efficiency in energy systems and services.
1.2.3. Promote
economic development opportunities.
1.2.4. Protect
and enhance the environment.
1.2.5. Ensure
an effective and transparent regulatory regime.
2.0 NEW
BRUNSWICK ENERGY PROFILE
2.1 ENERGY
DEMAND
2.1.1. Total
Primary Energy Demand
2.1.2. End
Use Energy Demand
2.2 Electricity
in New Brunswick
2.3 Indigenous
Coal
2.4 Natural
Gas
2.5 Refined
Petroleum Products
2.6 New
Brunswick Energy Needs
2.6.1. Historical
Energy Needs
2.6.2. Projected
Energy Needs to 2010
3.0 CHALLENGES
AND OPPORTUNITIES
3.1 Electricity
3.1.1. Background
3.1.1.1. Review
of Previous Electricity Reports
3.1.1.2. Electricity
Restructuring in Other Markets
3.1.2. New
Brunswick Approach
3.1.3. Wholesale
Competition
3.1.3.1. Moving
Toward Wholesale Competition
3.1.3.2. Establishing
a Workably Competitive Market
3.1.3.2.1. Interconnections
3.1.3.3. Functional
Unbundling of the Crown Utility
3.1.3.4. Levelling
the Playing Field
3.1.3.5. Reliability
of Supply
3.1.3.6. Distribution
Electric Utilities
3.1.4. Non-Utility
Generation Development
3.1.4.1. Merchant
Generation Facilities
3.1.4.2. Self-Generation
3.1.5. Full
Retail Competition
3.1.5.1. Strategic
Approach to Full Retail Competition
3.1.5.2. Timing
and Staging
3.1.5.2.1. Large
Industrial Retail Customers
3.1.5.2.2. Smaller
Retail Customers
3.1.5.3. Standard
Offer Service
3.1.5.4. Preparing
for Full Retail Competition
3.1.5.4.1. Full
Retail Settlement Costs
3.1.5.4.2. Cross-Subsidization
in the Current Rate Structure
3.1.6. Cross
Cutting Issues
3.1.6.1. Refinements
to the Regulatory Regime
3.1.6.2. Reciprocity
3.1.7. Policy
Implementation
3.2 Natural
Gas
3.2.1. Background
3.2.2. Development
of a Viable Natural Gas Delivery System
3.2.2.1. Extension
of Natural Gas Laterals and Distribution System
3.2.2.2. Development
of a Competitive Retail Market
3.2.2.3. Reliability
of Supply
3.2.2.4. Training
and Development
3.2.3. Development
of an Indigenous Natural Gas Industry
3.2.4. Market-Based
Fuel Selection
3.3 Refined
Petroleum Products
3.3.1. Background
3.3.2. Efficient
and Competitive Markets
3.3.2.1. Motor
Fuels
3.3.2.2. Heating
Oil
3.3.3. Access
to Accurate and Timely Price Information
3.3.4. Security
of Supply and Economic Stability
3.4 Energy
Efficiency
3.4.1. Background
3.4.2. The
Energy Efficiency Potential
3.4.3. Factors
Inhibiting Energy Efficiency Investment
3.4.4. Energy
Efficiency Strategy
3.4.4.1. Expand
Existing Efforts
3.4.4.1.1. Consumer
Information and Education
3.4.4.1.2. Lead
by Example
3.4.4.1.3. Participate
in Federal Programs
3.4.4.1.4. Expand
Energy Efficiency Regulations and Promote High Performance Equipment
3.4.4.2. Propose
New Measures
3.4.4.2.1. Energy
Efficiency Funding Mechanism
3.4.4.2.2. Residential
Options
3.4.4.2.3. Commercial and Institutional Options
3.4.4.2.4. Industry
Options
3.4.4.2.5. Transportation
3.4.4.3. Incorporate
Energy Efficiency in Electricity Markets
3.4.4.3.1. Price
Signals
3.4.4.3.2. Cogeneration
3.4.4.3.3. Fuel
Switching
3.4.4.3.4. Demand
Side Management
3.5 Alternative
Energy
3.5.1. Background
3.5.2. Benefits
of Alternative / Renewable Energy
3.5.3. Market
Demand for Green Power
3.5.4. Adoption
of Alternative Energy Technology
3.5.4.1. Research
and Development Opportunities
3.5.4.2. Demonstration
Projects
3.5.4.3. Promotion
and Development of Bio-fuels
3.5.4.4. Small-Scale
On-Site Electricity Generation
3.5.4.5. Green
Pricing
3.5.4.6. Renewable
Portfolio Standard
3.6 Environmental
Concerns
3.6.1. Background
3.6.2. Key
Environmental Issues
3.6.2.1. Climate
Change
3.6.2.2. Acid
Rain
3.6.2.3. Canada
Wide Standards ("CWS")
3.6.2.4. Electric
Power Generation Facilities
3.6.3. Mitigative
Measures
3.6.3.1. Emissions
Trading
3.6.3.2. Natural
Gas
3.6.3.2.1. Emission
Reduction Credits for Natural Gas Conversions
3.6.3.2.2. Natural
Gas Vehicles
3.6.3.3. Bio-Fuels
3.6.3.4. Preparation
for Competition in Electricity Export Markets
4.0 MEETING
THE ENERGY POLICY GOALS
4.1 Electricity
4.2 Natural
Gas
4.3 Refined
Petroleum Products
4.4 Energy
Efficiency
4.5 Alternative
Energy
4.6 Environmental
Concerns
5.0 REFERENCES
GLOSSARY
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