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Affordable housing units officially open in Fredericton

Twelve new affordable housing units for low-income families and persons with disabilities were officially opened today at 343 Union St. in Fredericton. From left: Andy Buyting, general manager, Sunnyview Apartments; Karolyn Martin, co-ordinator, Community Action Group on Homelessness, Fredericton; Justice Minister Troy Lifford; Fredericton-Fort Nashwaak MLA Pam Lynch; Fredericton city ...

Affordable housing units officially open in Fredericton

Four new affordable housing units for low-income families, non-elderly singles and persons with disabilities were officially opened today in Fredericton. From left: Fredericton-Fort Nashwaak MLA Pam Lynch; Fredericton MP Keith Ashfield; Social Development Minister Madeleine Dubé; Alan Rayner, Trustees chair, St. Paul's United Church; and Fredericton-Silverwood MLA Brian Macdonald.

Affordable housing units officially open in Moncton

Four affordable housing units for non-elderly singles were officially opened in Moncton. The housing development was established by Moncton Community Residences Inc. From left: Justice Minister and Attorney General Marie-Claude Blais; Greg Blizzard, chief executive officer, Moncton Community Residences Inc.; Government Services Minister Sue Stultz; Social Development Minister Madeleine Dubé; ...

Affordable housing units being built in Fredericton

A housing development that includes six affordable housing units for low-income individuals, families, seniors and people with disabilities is being built at 367 Main St. in Fredericton. From left: Fredericton-Fort Nashwaak MLA Pam Lynch; Social Development Minister Madeleine Dubé; Elies George Youssef, president, Cedar Valley Investments Ltd.; federal Fisheries and ...

Affordable housing units officially open in Saint John

Twelve new units for low-income individuals, families and people with disabilities were officially opened at 11 Second St. in Saint John. From left: Saint John MP Rodney Weston; Helen Douthwright, president of Jenny’s Spring Housing Co-operative; Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; and Saint John Lancaster MLA Dorothy Shephard.

Affordable housing units officially open in Saint John

Ninety-six new apartments for low-income individuals, families, seniors and people with disabilities were officially opened in Saint John. From left: Saint John Harbour MLA Carl Killen; Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; Saint John MP Rodney Weston; JoAnne Claus and Adam Dickinson, members of the board of directors of Abbey St. ...

Atlantic energy ministers continue work to maximize regional energy benefits

Energy Minister Craig Leonard met with his counterparts from Atlantic Canada in St. John’s, N.L., on Jan. 23 to discuss a number of priorities, including clean energy, the Atlantic Energy Gateway Initiative and the Lower Churchill – Muskrat Falls project. From left: Wes Sheridan, minister of Finance, Energy, and Municipal ...

Affordable housing units officially open in Moncton

Fifty apartments for low-income seniors and people with disabilities were officially opened in Moncton. St. Augustine’s Housing Ltd., a non-profit developer, built the apartment complex, known as McKee Manor. From left: Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe MP Robert Goguen; John Gillis, president of St. Augustine’s Housing Ltd.; and Rob ...

New minister

Premier David Alward and the members of the Executive Council were sworn in at a ceremony held on Oct. 12 at the Legislative Assembly in Fredericton. From left: Alward; and Craig Leonard, who signs the register to become Minister of Energy and Minister responsible for the Energy Efficiency and ...

New campaign to help homeowners use less energy

A new consumer education campaign developed by Efficiency NB, called Your Energy, was launched today to help homeowners save money and use less energy.

Nominations open for energy efficiency awards

The call for nominations for the second annual Premier's Awards for Energy Efficiency was announced by Premier Shawn Graham.

New government buildings recognized for energy efficiency

Three government buildings have been recognized as some of New Brunswick's most energy efficient new commercial buildings as part of Efficiency NB's Start Smart program. Plaques for each building were presented at the legislature today by Elizabeth Weir, president and CEO of Efficiency NB, and Energy Minister Jack Keir.

Efficiency NB launches partnership with home improvement stores

A partnership between Efficiency NB and home improvement stores in the province was announced by Energy Minister Jack Keir. The partnership includes training sessions for store staff and bilingual point-of-purchase signage. The signage will be installed in stores over the next two weeks, and will prompt consumers to request information ...

Easier access to efficiency incentives for building owners, managers

Building owners and managers may now make a single application to the federal and New Brunswick governments for financial incentives to increase their energy efficiency. The announcement was made by Veterans Affairs Minister Greg Thompson, who attended on behalf of Natural Resources Minister Gary Lunn, and Energy Minister Jack ...

Efficiency NB's industrial program meets first-year targets

The first-year target for Efficiency NB''s industrial program that was launched less than six months ago has been reached, Premier Shawn Graham announced today. A total of 10 of the province''s largest industrial energy consumers have signed agreements committing to implement measures to decrease energy use. From left: ...

Efficiency NB launches new commercial energy efficiency programs

Three new commercial energy efficiency programs, representing an investment of $4 million, were unveiled today. From left: Rick Miles (MLA-Fredericton-Silverwood), Energy Minister Jack Keir, and Efficiency NB president and CEO Elizabeth Weir.

New programs for home energy efficiency

Premier Shawn Graham today unveiled a comprehensive set of four residential energy efficiency programs that are immediately available to New Brunswick homeowners.

Energy Efficiency Upgrades Program

The New Brunswick Existing Homes Energy Efficiency Upgrades Program is now available to New Brunswick homeowners. Energy Minister Bruce Fitch, accompanied by Elizabeth Weir, President and CEO of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Agency, announced the new program which offers HST rebates or interest-free loans to homeowners who want to ...

Conference on energy efficiency

New Brunswick officials recently participated in a conference on building energy-efficient homes and businesses in Vermont.