NB Power registers the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the NB/NS Interprovincial Transmission Line Project

2025-01-07

Fredericton (NB) – NB Power has registered the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the New Brunswick / Nova Scotia Interprovincial Transmission Line Project and is seeking public input.

The proposed New Brunswick / Nova Scotia Interprovincial Transmission Line Project consists of a new 345 kV transmission line approximately 265 km in length which will be developed in two phases

Phase 1 of the East Coast Interprovincial Clean Energy Project would be a new 345kV transmission line approximately 65 km in length, running from an expanded terminal near Salisbury to an expanded terminal in Memramcook, and then to the New Brunswick-Nova Scotia border where it connects with Nova Scotia Power’s line through to the Onslow terminal.

Phase 2 of the East Coast Interprovincial Clean Energy Project would be a new 345kV transmission line approximately 200 km in length, running from existing terminals at Point Lepreau, Coleson Cove and Norton which will be expanded to accommodate the new electrical infrastructure which will run adjacent to existing transmission lines between Point Lepreau to Salisbury.

Both NB Power and Nova Scotia Power are investing in the reliability of their power grids to help address climate change. “Grid modernization is one of our key strategic priorities, said NB Power President and CEO Lori Clark. “The new transmission project would increase the reliability, redundancy and stability interprovincially and subsequent projects will address climate change vulnerabilities and greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the ability to integrate new renewable energy sources into the grid, directly benefiting both New Brunswick and Nova Scotia customers.” The registration documents can be viewed here New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government’s website

The EIA is available for review and comment. Pending approval, construction is expected to begin in fall 2026.

Over the next decade, NB Power will be focused on a managed transition to modernize its grid and increase its industry leading emissions reductions and intends to achieve a net-zero electric system by 2035 in accordance with the draft Clean Electricity Regulations issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada. This proposed Project supports NB Power’s objective to meet this goal.

MEDIA CONTACT: Dominique Couture at 506-377-8057 or dcouture@nbpower.com.