Working Together (Permanent)

: Posted by Raissa Marks; 04 March 2020

Taking action on climate change has become a priority across Canada, including towns and cities here in New Brunswick. Leading organizations are responding by reducing their environmental impacts, building sustainability into their operations, and forming partnerships to have greater impact than they could alone. To accelerate the low-carbon transition, businesses of all sectors and sizes need to be part of the solution.

In early 2019, stemming from the work of its Just Transition Caucus, the NBEN applied to bring the Green Economy Canada (GEC) hub model to New Brunswick. The NBEN has worked closely with GEC to lead this exciting new project to launch and continues to support it as a member of the Advisory Committee. Green Economy New Brunswick (GENB) is an example of the NBEN delivering on its mission of improving communication and co-operation among environmental groups and between these groups, government and other sectors, including the business community.

Launching in spring 2021, Green Economy New Brunswick is a provincial Hub that brings together, supports, and celebrates local businesses in setting and achieving robust sustainability goals. The Hub provides a variety of tools and resources, peer learning events, 1:1 support, and public recognition to help businesses succeed in taking action on climate change while saving money, engaging their employees, and building their profile as Green Economy Leaders.

Green Economy New Brunswick is part of an innovative, credible and award-winning national network led by Green Economy Canada. Through this network, over 300 businesses of all sectors and sizes have collectively reduced more than 200,000 tonnes of GHGs - the equivalent of removing 42,000 cars off the road annually. Green Economy Canada

Your business is invited to seize this leadership opportunity and become a Member, or a Sponsor, to build New Brunswick’s green economy. Your investment will:

Drive measurable impact in communities across New Brunswick.
Create engagement and networking opportunities for the Green Economy.
Strengthen your brand as a sustainability leader.

For more information, please visit: https://greeneconomynb.org/

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Unveiling "Tell the Facts" Campaign

01 March 2024

We are excited to share that the Conservation Council of New Brunswick has launched a new campaign called “Tell the Facts.” — a campaign to do just that: Tell the facts about the federal clean electricity regulations and counter misleading ads launched in New Brunswick by the Alberta government.

Last September, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveiled the “Tell the Feds” campaign, spreading inaccurate information about Ottawa’s clean electricity regulations. Unfortunately, New Brunswickers became unwitting targets of this misinformation for several months.

In light of this, the Conservation Council of New Brunswick has taken a stand with the “Tell the Facts” campaign aimed at setting the record straight on how these federal regulations will impact energy reliability, affordability and climate action in New Brunswick and across Canada.

The misinformation spread by Alberta about renewable energy is unacceptable, and our campaign is our firm response. We aim to showcase that clean, affordable energy can positively shape everyone’s future.

We encourage you to explore our campaign website, where you will find valuable and informative resources. Additionally, we’ve created a user-friendly letter-writing tool that allows you to easily communicate with federal politicians, demanding a strong commitment to a clean energy future.

Together, let’s rally for a better, cleaner future for New Brunswick and Canada. Click the link below to send your letter and be a part of this crucial movement.

Take action now! Your letter will be sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault.

Atlantic Citizens’ Assembly on Electricity Affordability and Energy Poverty

01 March 2024

Energy poverty is a term used to describe households that spend six percent or more of their after-tax household income on heating, cooling, and lighting their homes.

Atlantic Canada has the highest rates of Energy Poverty in Canada. While citizens support the transition away from fossil fuels for electricity generation and home heating, they recognize the transition might mean electricity bills will increase, which is a concern for many already facing challenges with power bills.

Are you spending six percent or more of your after-tax household income on energy? Would you like to participate in the Atlantic Citizens’ Assembly to make recommendations to federal and provincial governments and utility Boards on how to keep electricity affordable and eliminate energy poverty, while eliminating carbon and air pollution from the electricity system?

The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is hosting an Atlantic-wide Citizens’ Assembly with a diverse group of about 6 Participants from each of the Atlantic Provinces living in rural and urban communities, with different household incomes, educational backgrounds, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The event will take place online in May.

A Citizens’ Assembly is a process where people come together to consider an issue, supported by expert reports and advisors. A facilitator helps participants consider the facts, share their personal experiences, and identify areas of agreement and disagreement that can inform recommendations to decision-makers on opportunities to improve electricity affordability and reduce energy poverty.

If you are interested in participating in this important event, we ask you to consider the following:

Do you have access to reliable internet, computer, and camera so you can join us for a virtual Citizens’ Assembly in May?
Are you willing to fill out a pre-assembly survey to help us determine your suitability?
Can you read reports on energy affordability and energy poverty that are in English (we will provide material in French where they are available)?
Can you spare enough time to read the background materials we will share with you to help prepare you to participate in the Citizens’ Assembly? Reading background materials may take you three to four hours.

If you would like to participate in the Conservation Council’s Citizens’ Assembly on Electricity Affordability and Energy Poverty, please reach out to Faith at faith.mambo@conservationcouncil.ca.