N.B. Power Agrees To Buy Energy From J.D. Irving'S Brighton Mountain Wind Project

N.B. Power has signed an agreement to purchase 200 megawatts of renewable energy from J.D. Irving's Brighton Mountain wind farm project in western New Brunswick, Canada, marking the company's entry into wind power generation. First announced in spring 2024 and approved last winter, the $550 million first phase near Juniper in Carleton County features up to 34 turbines with 200 MW capacity, expected online by 2027; construction began with timber harvesting, pad site work, and ongoing light activities. N.B. Power President Lori Clark highlighted the deal's role in addressing an anticipated 2028 energy shortfall by integrating renewables swiftly and cost-effectively to meet growing provincial demands. J.D. Irving, a major player in New Brunswick's forestry and pulp sectors, advances sustainability through this shovel-ready venture amid local environmental concerns raised in 2024 public meetings over communication and impacts. No financial terms were disclosed, but the project underscores shifting energy strategies linking pulp industry giants to green power initiatives.​