Electric Vehicle Drivers Can Now Charge up in Sackville

: 09 September 2014

Sackville, NB - EOS Eco-Energy Inc. has partnered with the Town of Sackville, NB to install a 100 amp (240 volt) Sun Country Highway electric vehicle (EV) charging station. The installation work (by Tantramar Electric) is now complete at the Sackville Visitor Information Centre at 34 Mallard Drive.

Sun County Highway was on hand for the official launch and inaugural charge on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014. They brought a Tesla Model S to charge. The public and media are welcome to attend this special event to learn more about electric vehicles and charging stations. Sackville joins a growing network of EV charging stations across Canada and the world, making it easier for EV owners to travel further. The Level 2, 100 amp charging station is among the fastest charging stations on the market today. "It will fully charge many EV's in about 3 hours," notes Amanda Marlin, executive director with EOS Eco-Energy. "This project is not only in line with our sustainability objectives, it gives people yet another reason to visit Sackville. This is an exciting project and we're leading by example," said Jamie Burke, Senior Manager of Corporate Projects for the Town of Sackville.

EOS Eco-Energy is a non-profit organization based in Sackville NB. It serves the Tantramar region with research, action and education projects on climate change and energy issues. It received funding from the Mount Allison Students Union's Green Investment Fund for the EV charging station. The Green Investment Fund is for local projects that reduce carbon emissions. "According to NB Power by switching to an electric vehicle, a New Brunswick driver can reduce his or her emissions by up to 84%," explains Marlin. EOS was thrilled to partner with the Town of Sackville who contributed financially to the project and will maintain the charging station. The Town will also cover the cost of charging vehicles.

For more information on the electric vehicle charging station contact Amanda Marlin, Executive Director of EOS Eco-Energy at 536-4487 or eos@nb.aibn.com or Jamie Burke, Senior Manager of Corporate Projects at the Town of Sackville at j.burke@sackville.com or 364-4957.

Action Alerts

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.