Department of Energy

The Department of Energy is responsible for developing policies, regulations, and legislation to enable the energy sector to operate and thrive within the province while ensuring affordable, safe, and reliable energy for all New Brunswickers, without compromising security of supply. This involves balancing the needs of the energy sector with the public interest of affordable and dependable energy.

• Create the framework (policies, regulations and legislation) that governs the energy industry within the province that allows the energy sector (ie: refining, distribution and retail) to operate effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure that energy is accessible and affordable for all residents and businesses.
• Maintain a stable and reliable energy supply.
• Work with other provincial departments and the federal government to grow the energy sector in the province.

• Transition the province to cleaner and renewable energy sources while ensuring a reliable and affordable energy supply.
• Support economic development in the province by ensuring a cost-effective energy supply and supportive regulatory environment in which to operate.
• Working with other departments to attract new energy and emerging energy opportunities.
• Collaborate with provincial counterparts to support regional energy development.
• Implement Powering our Economy and the World with Clean Energy,  New Brunswick’s energy vision and strategy.