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N.B. ups 2017 money for retrofits and renewable energy initiatives

January 20, 2017 - The New Brunswick government says it is investing more than $13.4 million this year in energy retrofits and renewable energy initiatives in public buildings.

January 20, 2017  By  Renée Francoeur


Work includes lighting upgrades at more than 200 schools, heating and ventilation work in more than 50 schools and various projects at several hospitals.

“We know how important the economy, health care and education are to New Brunswickers,” said Premier Brian Gallant. “By making our schools and hospitals more energy-efficient, we will reduce operating costs, provide local construction jobs and protect the environment.”

The initiatives include:

• implementing energy management and upgrading controls
• energy recovery systems for ventilation systems
• demand side management for electricity
• water conservation
• lighting upgrades and retrofits
• heat pump improvements
• installation of wood pellet boilers

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“I am proud our government increased investments under these programs from $300,000 in 2014-15 to more than $13.4 million this year,” said Transportation and Infrastructure minister Bill Fraser. “We know that every dollar we spend today on projects like these saves us money down the road, addresses our energy consumption, and can improve the experience in public buildings. That is why we are committed to these projects as part of our infrastructure renewal efforts.”

The 2016-17 investment for retrofits and renewable energy initiatives built on the increased budget of $12.5 million in 2015-16, the province notes.


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