Canada invests in the Prince Edward Island–New Brunswick Interconnection Expansion Project

Maritime Electric says it will raise electricity rates next month to cover the costs from Hurricane Fiona. The article discusses the utility’s plan to adjust rates on Prince Edward Island to offset storm-related expenses.

The article reports that Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia signed a memorandum of understanding to advance Maritime regional electricity cooperation and system integration, including developing a transmission roadmap and exploring a possible Maritime Independent System Operator. It notes this MOU signals a shift toward regional grid…

The federal government is providing $5.9 million to help advance the Prince Edward Island–New Brunswick Interconnection Expansion Project, including engineering studies, marine surveys, environmental assessments, stakeholder and Indigenous engagement, regulatory work, and early design planning. The project would add two 200-megawatt, 138-kV submarine…

The Maritime Provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island) signed a memorandum of understanding with the federal government to explore greater regional electricity co-operation and system integration, with Natural Resources Canada as a partner. They will develop a Maritime Regional Resource and Transmission Road Map, conduct a…

The Government of Canada, supported by the Maritime provinces, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance Maritime regional electricity cooperation and system integration, creating a collaborative process for regional planning and a shared roadmap for a more integrated Maritimes electricity system. This initiative aims to lower costs, improve…