Status quo ‘not an option’
AIMS President & CEO explains why the status quo on NB Power is an expensive option for both ratepayers and taxpayers.
Province faces more questions over control of power grid
Energy analyst Gordon Weil, who wrote an analysis of the NB Power MOU for AIMS, explains how transmission capacity in New Brunswick will be affected by the deal.
Heat still on Tory leader for his power stance
When the Tory leader in New Brunswick suggested his party would nationalize NB Power, reporters turned to AIMS for comment. President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains that throwing around the nationalization threat is not the way to do business.
Deal satisfies premiers
AIMS vice president Barbara Pike is asked for comment on the revised plan to sell NB POwer to Hydro Quebec.
N.B. should push for a revised power plan
In this op-ed in the Telegraph-Journal, AIMS author Gordon L. Weil suggests there is a way to improve the porposed sale of NB Power assets to Hydro Quebec. Weil's Commentaries for AIMS have driven much of the policy discussion around the controversial MOU.
Big business still on board
The revised deal to sell NB Power to Hydro Quebec made headlines around the region. In this article, AIMS vice president Barbara Pike explains the revised deal still makes New Brunswick very competitive, and paying off 3.2 billion in debt is a good thing, but she warns NB not to start racking up the credit card again.
Few surprises contained in advisory panel’s report
AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill explains the value of a panel review of the sale of NB assets to Hydro Quebec. He says it can help the discussion by laying out the advantages and concerns.
N.S. premier happy with changes to deal with Hydro-Quebec
AIMS President & CEO is asked to comment on changes to the proposal to sell NB Power to Hydro Quebec. He points out that while the transmission lines will stay with NB Power, transmission capacity hasn't changed.
Independent panel unveils NB Power report today
AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains why continued analysis of the proposed sale of NB POwer assets to Hydro Quebec is important, including the government panel review.
Danny Williams still upset over NB Power deal
In this article in the Globe and Mail, AIMS author Gordon Weil explains that any deal to sell any part of NB POwer to Hydro Quebec will undergo serious review by US regulators.