{"id":68563,"date":"2025-11-25T08:31:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T12:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/?p=68563"},"modified":"2025-11-26T00:45:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T04:45:24","slug":"public-information-session-draws-crowd-over-proposed-chignecto-isthmus-gas-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/public-information-session-draws-crowd-over-proposed-chignecto-isthmus-gas-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"Public information session draws crowd over proposed Chignecto Isthmus gas plant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"706962\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #706962;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"721\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251123_142558-1-1280x721.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68571 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251123_142558-1-1280x721.avif 1280w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251123_142558-1-600x338.avif 600w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251123_142558-1-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251123_142558-1-1536x865.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251123_142558-1-2048x1153.avif 2048w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251123_142558-1-1320x743.avif 1320w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A public information session on the proposed gas plant in Tantramar drew a standing-room only crowd to the Sackville United Church on Sunday | (Clinton Davis\/CHMA News)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experts outline environmental, health and financial concerns around proposed NB Power plant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>About 125 people gathered at the Sackville United Church on Sunday to hear expert presentations about the proposed gas and diesel plant on the Chignecto Isthmus &#8211; a collaboration between NB Power and ProEnergy. Representatives from either company were not visibly present, but speakers provided an overview of the utility\u2019s stated rationale for the project, along with environmental, economic, and health concerns raised by community members and experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Hear the story below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PCIC-story.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Protect the Chignecto Isthmus Coalition (PCIC) organized the meeting, which offered detailed breakdowns of what the 400 to 500 megawatt facility could mean for the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NB Power\u2019s stated rationale, as described by speakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Presenters explained that NB Power has described the proposed facility as a fast-start \u201cpeaker plant,\u201d intended to help stabilize the grid during winter demand spikes or periods when renewable output is low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"878079\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #878079;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/333-1280x1280.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68575 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/333-1280x1280.avif 1280w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/333-600x600.avif 600w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/333-300x300.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/333-768x768.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/333-1536x1536.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/333-2048x2048.avif 2048w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/333-1320x1320.avif 1320w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sup>Beverly Gingras, executive director of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick | (Clinton Davis\/CHMA News)<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beverly Gingras, executive director of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick, summarized NB Power\u2019s position as residents have heard it so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBecause these turbines can turn on really, really fast\u2026 they say when the wind\u2019s not blowing and the sun\u2019s not shining, they can use this plant as a peaker plant.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environmental and groundwater impacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gingras then outlined concerns about emissions and water use documented in project filings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis one plant alone would be about eight percent of New Brunswick\u2019s annual emissions.\u201d and noted, &#8220;Seven million litres of groundwater a day\u2026when we\u2019re still in a drought. That\u2019s frightening.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She noted that the plant would be owned and operated by an American company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey\u2019ve contracted a U.S. firm, Pro Energy, to build it and own it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Economic implications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"746961\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #746961;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/444-1280x1280.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68576 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/444-1280x1280.avif 1280w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/444-600x600.avif 600w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/444-300x300.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/444-768x768.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/444-1536x1536.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/444-2048x2048.avif 2048w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/444-1320x1320.avif 1320w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sup>Gregor McCaskill &#8211; Senior Economist, Gardner Pinfold | (Clinton Davis\/CHMA News)<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Economist Gregor McCaskill of Gardner Pinfold reviewed NB Power\u2019s filings with federal and provincial regulators. He told the audience that project costs extend beyond construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNew Brunswick would be paying over 50 million dollars a year for 25 years, just for the agreement.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThat works out to about thirty-four hundred dollars for every household in New Brunswick.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe gas cost alone could reach ninety to two hundred and eleven million dollars a year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health impacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8f896f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8f896f;\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251123_151543.jpg1_-1280x1280.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68573 not-transparent\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sup>Dr. Harold Popma, retired family physician and member of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) | (Clinton Davis\/CHMA News)<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Retired family physician Dr. Harold Popma, a member of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, spoke about the health effects associated with burning natural gas and diesel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBurning gas and diesel creates air pollution that causes asthma, heart problems, lung disease.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cVolatile organic compounds are inhaled deeply into the lungs\u2026 they stick, and they do damage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Popma also emphasized that reducing risk will require action beyond NB Power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe all need to clean up our act\u2026 we all need to reduce how much electricity we use.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jurisdiction and next steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the question period, residents asked which level of government has authority over the proposed site. Tantramar Mayor Andrew Black clarified that the location is outside the municipality\u2019s planning boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo, the municipality would not have to issue any permits\u2026 it would go to the province to pass those permits, and the municipality would have no say.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project is currently undergoing a provincial Environmental Impact Assessment. NB Power is scheduled to appear before the Energy and Utilities Board in late February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coalition Coordinator Lisa Griffin reminded residents that public input matters during the review period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf people don\u2019t write in about something, they assume no one cares.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information is expected in the coming months as the provincial and federal review processes continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"857168\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #857168;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"721\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251123_141927-1280x721.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68572 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251123_141927-1280x721.avif 1280w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251123_141927-600x338.avif 600w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251123_141927-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251123_141927-1536x865.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251123_141927-2048x1153.avif 2048w, https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251123_141927-1320x743.avif 1320w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sup>Signage outside the Sackville United Church | (Clinton Davis\/CHMA News)<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticwildlife.ca\/pcic\">https:\/\/www.atlanticwildlife.ca\/pcic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experts outline environmental, health and financial concerns around proposed NB Power plant About 125 people gathered at the Sackville United Church on Sunday to hear expert presentations about the proposed [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":68572,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_tec_requires_first_save":true,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[472,482,558],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-68563","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-front-page","category-weekly"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Public information session draws crowd over proposed Chignecto Isthmus gas plant &#187; 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