Peak Rebate Program

Who is eligible?

• General Service I or II customers of NB Power
• Small Industrial customers
• Large Industrial customers
• Non-NB Power business customers in similar rate classes (e.g., Saint John Energy, Perth-Andover Electric Light Commission, or Edmundston Energy)

Who is not eligible

• Companies enrolled in the Surplus Energy Rate program.
• Companies enrolled in the Interruptible Energy Rate program.
• Companies receiving Curtailable Power Credits.
• Companies enrolled in the Large Industrial Renewable Energy Purchase Program (LIREPP).
• Residential and wholesale customers.

Eligible expenses

• Expenses related to implementing demand reduction measures during peak events, such as reducing operating equipment, adjusting air handling systems, postponing high-electricity tasks, cycling heating, changing compressor settings, switching to alternate power sources (e.g., on-site generators or batteries), and pre-heating spaces.

Eligible geographic areas

• Sites located in New Brunswick

• If no peak events are called during the winter season, a Reserve Payment will be provided, calculated at 10% of your average monthly peak demand, up to a maximum of $10,000.
• An unscheduled test event will take place in November to benchmark demand reduction potential, which is considered when assessing ongoing eligibility.
• Participants must respond to all communications and verify correct email addresses to ensure proper event notification.
• Performance is evaluated across all events for the season, and sites failing to participate reliably may not be approved for future program years.