Electricity Costs
New Brunswick’s Power Struggle: Industrial Giants Seek Grid Exit Amid Soaring Costs and Renewable Push
Large industrial companies in New Brunswick, led by J.D. Irving Ltd., are pushing to exit the N.B. Power grid in favor of generating their own renewable electricity. This move, driven by high energy costs threatening jobs, has sparked a debate…
AI Data Centers Face New Reality: Power Grids, Water Scarcity, and Public Costs Drive Industry Shift
The rapid expansion of AI data centers is straining power grids, escalating electricity costs, and fueling public opposition, forcing tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon to redefine their operational models and invest in sustainable, community-aligned infrastructure.