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March 12, 2009: Rate Increase for Saint John Energy Customers
Saint John Energy has a mandate to provide its customers with very reliable and cost effective service. In order to maintain this obligation it is necessary to ensure the financial stability of the company.
Chairman Chris Titus, said that as a wholesale customer of NB Power, the Commission will receive an increase of 3% and as such needs to recover this cost through increases to their own rates.
Saint John Energy will pass along NB Power’s 3% rate increase effective April 1, 2009. This rate change will apply to all Saint John Energy customers including residential, commercial and industrial classes. The rate increase will not apply to the Commission’s “Peace of Mind” water heater rental program or the residential service charge.
These rate increases will result in an average monthly increase of $4.68 for electric heat residential customers and $0.54 per month for non-electric heat residential customers.
The rate change acknowledges the Energy and Utilities Board ruling which ordered the elimination of the residential declining rate block by April 2010. This goal will also be accomplished through the introduction of an interim flat rate for new construction also effective April 1, 2009. Closing of the rate blocks reverses the current pricing model which provides no disincentive for higher consumption.
Mr. Eric Marr, President and CEO of Saint John Energy, declared that “to help offset the effect of this increase, Saint John Energy will continue to promote energy conservation efforts” such as:
· 2006’s “Lighting the Way, Save Everyday” Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Campaign which resulted in 90,000 CFL’s being distributed to residential customers;
· 2007’s LED Christmas light exchange;
· 2008’s Energy Star Rebate and Fridge/Freezer roundup programs.
As a result of these campaigns, Saint John Energy’s customers have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars and have reduced green house gas emissions by over twelve hundred tonnes. Energy conservation tips are available at www.sjenergy.com.
Saint John Energy was formed as the Power Commission of the City of Saint John in 1922 to construct and operate works to transmit and distribute power in the City. Today, Saint John Energy services more than 36,000 local customers through 13 substations, with energy sales of over 960,000,000 kilowatt hours annually.
Saint John Energy proud to unveil Public Art by artists Bruce Gray and Peter Powning on Tuesday January 27th, 2009. All Welcome.
Jan 14, 2009
On July 28th, 2008, as the first organization to implement the City of Saint John’s One Percent for Art Program, Saint John Energy announced, in conjunction with the construction of its new headquarters facilities at 325 Simms Street, Saint John West, the artists selected for this prestigious competition: Bruce Gray, of Douglas, New Brunswick, and Peter Powning, of Markhamville, New Brunswick. The chosen pieces of public art will be unveiled, on site, to the citizens of Saint John and the general public at large on January 27th, 2009.
Bruce Gray’s winning entry will be permanently installed inside the front entrance vestibule. Gray’s work consist of a large wood mural and complementary furniture. The three-panel mural, made from warm cedar shingles, will run from waist height to approximately 14 feet tall. It depicts a graph of Saint John Energy's consumer base layered with an abstract depiction of the natural energy web. This will be overlaid with half a dozen stylized silhouettes of the business and services of Saint John Energy. The complementary eight-foot long bench and table bring the piece down to a level that will welcome public interaction. Made from single slabs of Fredericton elm, these two pieces feature striking elements and sweeping natural edges.
Peter Powning’s “Bolt,’ a stylized 20 foot high “bolt” of electricity made entirely of stainless steel, will be erected outside the building in a prominent location in front of Saint John Energy Headquarters, visible from the Throughway and many west side locations. more
Saint John Energy has Grand Opening for New Operations Headquarters
Sep 17, 2008
The official ribbon cutting ceremony for Saint John Energy’s new Operations Headquarters will take place at 1:00 on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at the 325 Simms Street Location.
The Minister of Energy, Jack Keir and Saint John Mayor Ivan Court along with many other provincial and municipal officials will be on hand as the official ribbon is cut by Councilor Chris Titus, Chairman of Saint John Energy and Mr. Eric Marr, President and CEO of Saint John Energy.
Saint John Energy customers are encouraged to drop in between the hours of 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for a walkthrough of the new facility and to enjoy a BBQ and cake to celebrate the Grand Opening.
Please join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Saint John Energy Operations facility.
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Saint John Energy launches Fridge Round-Up Program
June 2, 2008
Saint John Energy continues to be a leader in conservation by offering another incentive to replace inefficient products with energy efficient ones.
Saint John Energy will credit residential customers $50 on their bill in exchange for the removal of the customer’s inefficient refrigerator or freezer. Studies have shown that these older appliances can use up to $50 more per year in electricity than newer models. The savings are even more dramatic for second fridges that may consume between $100 and $150 per year.  more
Rate changes and rebates for Saint John Energy Customers
March 14, 2008
Saint John Energy will be rebating customers the difference between amounts charged under the interim rates in place since June 8, 2007 and the approved 5.9% average rate increase that was approved by the Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) on February 22, 2008. more
Saint John Energy dedicates New Operations Headquarters
December 6, 2007
The dedication of Saint John Energy's new Operations Headquarters will take place at noon on Thursday, December 6, 2007 at the 325 Simms Street Location.
Saint John Mayor Norm McFarlane will unveil a commemorative plaque assisted by Councilor Chris Titus, Chairman of Saint John Energy and Mr. Eric Marr, President and CEO of Saint John Energy.
Saint John Energy launches LED Holiday lighting campaign
November 1, 2007
Saint John Energy customers will soon be able to save in more ways than one when they purchase LED holiday lighting. Starting October 15th, 2007, Saint John Energy customers can bring their old incandescent holiday lights to the Charlotte Street office along with an original 2007 receipt indicating the purchase of LED Holiday lighting for a credit of up to $20 on their next bill. more
Saint John Energy Decreases Interim Rates
August 27, 2007
Saint John Energy customers will soon be paying less for power as the company passes along the NB Power interim rate reduction as approved by the Energy and Utilities Board (EUB). This interim rate reduction was applied for on August 8th by NB Power as a result of their recent settlement involving Petroleos De Venezuela, SA. more
Datadot Technology and Theft from Substations
August 15, 2007
Faced with a growing number of incidents of theft of copper wire, Saint John Energy, in conjunction with the Saint John Police Force, is taking action to deter this criminal activity. more
Election of Officers for Board of Commissioners
July 6, 2007
At the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners held Thursday, June 28, 2007, it was resolved that Christopher T. Titus be elected as Chairman of the Board, that Bernard F. Desmond be elected as Vice Chairman of the Board, and that J. Patrick Woods be appointed as Secretary.
Two new commissioners, Mr. Robert Manning and Ms. Lisa Keenan have also joined the Power Commission of the City of Saint John.
Ratepayer Advisory for Saint John Energy Customers
April 27, 2007
Saint John Energy will pass along the NB Power interim rate increase when approved by the Energy and Utilities Board (EUB). NB Power is proposing a 9.6% average increase. This interim rate increase will remain in place until NB Power's permanent rate application is approved by the EUB. more
Ground Breaking Ceremony for new office complex
April 23, 2007
Saint John Energy, now located at 239 Charlotte St. in the South End, will move in 2008 to a new building to be built on the site of the former Labatt Brewery on Simms Street. The utility's president and CEO, Eric Marr, said the 6,750-square-metre (75,000-square-foot) building is necessary to suit the needs of the growing utility. more
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