February 2010
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.
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.
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.
Change of direction grips N.B. Power
The deal to sell NB Power assets to Hydro Quebec make news in The Globe and Mail, and again AIMS analysis of the deal is highlighted.
N.B. company wants to upgrade power grid
A proposal for a regional transmission system for electricity takes the headlines in the midst of discussion about the sale of NB POwer assets to Hydro Quebec. AIMS President Charles Cirtwill explains the regional system is worth consideration with or without the NB Power deal.
Tax-free zones possible for northern ports
As the NB government considers tax free zones, this article points out that it is a policy considered in a recent AIMS study.