Should a 500MW Gas Power Plant Be Built Near Sackville, New Brunswick?
Official title: Centre Village Renewables Integration and Grid Security Project
A company wants to build a large gas-fired power plant near Sackville, New Brunswick. The 500-megawatt facility would use gas turbines to generate backup electricity and help stabilize the provincial grid as more renewable energy comes online. It would operate for about 25 years.
Why This Matters
Live near Sackville or Centre Village? This power plant could affect local air quality and noise levels. It's also part of a bigger question: how should New Brunswick balance renewable energy with backup power from fossil fuels?
What Could Change
If approved, a new 500MW gas power plant would be built in southeastern New Brunswick. The facility would run gas turbines to provide backup power and grid stability. Construction and operation would span about 25 years.
Key Issues
- Should this gas-fired power plant be approved to support renewable energy integration?
- What are the environmental impacts of a 500MW gas turbine facility in this location?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.