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$16M in federal funding will support grid modernization and solar projects in the Maritimes

Anthony Capkun July 16, 2025 3 min read
Electrical Business
$16M in federal funding will support grid modernization and solar projects in the Maritimes
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$16 million in federal funding has been allocated to projects in the Maritime provinces to modernize the electrical grid and enhance solar and wind energy production. The funding covers initiatives in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island aimed at improving grid reliability, expanding renewable energy capabilities, and involving Indigenous communities in clean energy projects. Notable projects include Nova Scotia Power's distribution network modernization, Saint John Energy's grid management system upgrade, and a solar project led by Millbrook First Nation. These initiatives are part of broader efforts to transition the region to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions.