Case Study
Electricity providers in the U.S. and Canada are making strides in educating and engaging consumers on better controlling how much energy they use, the resulting costs they incur and the benefits of shifting their usage.
These case studies collected by the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative spotlight how smart energy technologies and programs have engaged consumers to empower them to match the energy they use with their needs.
As New Brunswick, Canada’s power company, NB Power is responsible for the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity that powers the homes, businesses and communities of more than 400,000 customers. NB Power is committed to enhancing New Brunswickers’ lives by providing clean, competitive and reliable energy solutions. Part of this commitment includes investments in energy efficiency programs, energy solutions, renewable energy sources and smart grid technology.
In September 2022, NB Power launched the Enhanced Energy Savings Program for low- and moderate-income homeowners in New Brunswick. The comprehensive energy efficiency program aimed to provide relief from high energy costs and improve the comfort of their homes year-round.
Currently, approximately 6,890 homes have either completed or are in progress with their energy efficiency upgrades through the Enhanced Energy Savings Program. The success of the program’s first year has also prompted continued support from the province with a further $30 million in 2023/24 and $50 million in 2024/25 with a focus on eliminating wait lists for the popular program.
