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Saint John Energy

@sjenergy.ca
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⚡Saint John's community-owned electric utility. Powering a greener future 💚 with reliable, affordable energy since 1922. #Zero30 #GreenEnergy

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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 29/09/2026
Our office will be closed tomorrow, September 30, to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities, built on respect, trust, understanding, and communication. Call 506-658-5252 to report an outage.
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 23/09/2026
Reliability isn't reactive. Our crews trim trees near lines before they're a problem, because the goal isn't to restore power. It's to keep it on. Trees near your lines? Call us: sjenergy.ca/safety#veget... #Reliability #PoweringOurFuture
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 22/09/2026
We were pleased to host part of the Energy Assets Tour for the 2026 Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium. Thank you to the North Shore Mi'kmaq Tribal Council for bringing together such an important group of leaders and voices. #AILES2026 #CleanEnergy #IndigenousLeadership #Partnership #Zero30
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 22/09/2026
🌱 Welcome to Saint John. The Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium opens today - sold out, and in our hometown. Find us at the tradeshow with #ActiveGrid: sjenergy.ca/activegrid. Wednesday at 1:00, hear @glenfillmore.bsky.social on the distributed energy panel. #AILES2026 #Zero30
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 18/09/2026
Reliability is what gives us the license to innovate. Keep the lights on, and customers give you room to try things. Like building a flight simulator for the electricity grid. Our CEO Ryan Mitchell on the Insights podcast with @donmillshfx.bsky.social 🎧: sj.energy/SJEnergy-2040
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Saint John Energy Delivering Value and Reliability
Podcast Episode · Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting Podcast · September 17 · 58m
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 18/09/2026
Summer's winding (and cooling) down. The house doesn't know yet. Smart thermostat = warm mornings, no heating empty rooms all day. Buy a Mysa. We'll install it for $99. Done. ⚡ #MakeTheSwitch 👉 sj.energy/mysa25
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 16/09/2026
Pics from Milford yesterday: Cody, Robert and our newest lineman Logan, restoring underground lines. Part of Grid Forward, our $19.5M plan to keep Saint John's power reliable. Learn more 👉 sj.energy/gridforward #ActiveGrid #PoweringOurFuture
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 11/09/2026
Berwick has made its own power since 1921. We've powered Saint John since 1922. Community-owned utilities have been delivering for more than a century – and together through @mmeua.ca, we're ready for what's next. #PoweringOurFuture #MMEUA
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 04/09/2026
Ibrahim showed up, learned fast, and made our team better. Now he's a role model for other youth at the TRC and chasing a pilot's licence. Give people a chance and they'll show you what they've got. Thanks to BCAPI & the Teen Resource Centre for letting us be part of Ibrahim's story. Watch ⬇️ ✈️
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 02/09/2026
ICYMI: Grid Forward is underway - $19.5M to modernize Saint John's grid. #ActiveGrid is how it shows up for you: reliable power, faster outage detection, smarter insights for your home. Why now? Our city is electrifying. Learn more: sj.energy/gridforward #Zero30 #LearnEnergy
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 20/08/2026
Quick one for anyone who filled up this week. How long do you think it takes an EV to pay back its higher sticker price in fuel savings? @cleanenergycanada.org's answer: about 2 years, 4 months. Down from 5 - and that's on gas cheaper than what you just paid. 👉 sj.energy/save-EV #MakeTheSwitch
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Canadian households can save hundreds a month by electrifying as Canada’s EV market course corrects: study - Clean Energy Canada
TORONTO/VANCOUVER — Canadians are once again facing higher costs at the pump. But a new Clean Energy Canada report and online calculator finds they don’t have to—and that switching to clean energy cou...
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 13/08/2026
Every customer gets to choose how they plug in. An e-bike. A smarter thermostat. A heat pump. Browse The Switch and pick your own way to take control of your energy this summer. 🏖️ #MaketheSwitch → sjenergy.ca/switch
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 07/08/2026
At Saint John Energy, utility data isn't spreadsheets - it's a "flight simulator for the grid". CEO Ryan Mitchell talks @pluginlabs.ca, the digital twin now used by @concordia.ca & NBCC, on the latest GridPulse podcast: sj.energy/grid-pulse-p... #Zero30 #GridInnovation #DigitalTwin #ActiveGrid
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How Grid Innovation Leads to Lower Energy Costs at Saint John Energy | GridPulse, a Grid Forward podcast
Saint John Energy exemplifies how modernizing the distribution grid can be a productive path for greater affordability and resiliency. In this episode, CEO Ryan Mitchell shares how Saint John Energy h...
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 05/08/2026
With a summer heat wave hitting this week, how is your heat pump doing? Even the most well-maintained heat pump faces decline over time. If you bought your heat pump before 2011, it's time to consider an upgrade. #MakeTheSwitch: sj.energy/heatpump #heatpump #heatwave
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 31/07/2026
We're proud to power @area506fest.bsky.social again this year. We believe a strong #community is about more than keeping the lights on - it's about showing up for the moments that bring us together. Tonight, the Saint John harbour lights up. See you down by the water! #music #summer
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 30/07/2026
⚡ @area506fest.bsky.social is back, and so are we. Saint John Energy is proud to fuel this party on the Saint John waterfront - literally, we power the whole show. Come feel it live! #Area506 #PoweringCommunity #SaintJohnNB #FestivalVibes
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 30/07/2026
"Will the grid hold up as we electrify?" Short answer: yes. 💡 Zero30 is our roadmap; ActiveGrid is the result - strategic planning + tech that targets upgrades and softens peaks. Reliable power, built for what's next. Learn more 👉 zero30.ca ⚡
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 29/07/2026
Ride your e-bike to #Area506 this weekend and charge it for free while you're there. We just installed chargers steps from the main entrance at the foot of Duke Street. Lock up, plug in (bring your own charger), and enjoy fun on the waterfront! ⚡🚲 #Area506 #YSJ #EBike #Zero30
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 24/07/2026
Dark parking lot? Burnt-out floodlights? Our all-in exterior LED rental handles it - install, maintenance & repairs included. ⚡ Brighter, safer property ⚡ Lower energy costs ⚡ Less downtime Built for businesses (homes too). #MakeTheSwitch ➡️ sj.energy/area-lighting
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 21/07/2026
Modernized utilities from across Canada are already doing business in New Brunswick. They updated their corporate structures to pursue new opportunities - Saint John Energy should have that same opportunity: more investment, innovation, jobs. Learn more 👉 sj.energy/modernizeSJE #PoweringOurFuture
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 17/07/2026
Your EV has more options than you think. Explore Saint John’s growing network of public chargers, updated every time a new one goes live, who owns them, and what’s coming online next. #MaketheSwitch ⚡️ and plan your next stop: sjenergy.ca/switch/electric-vehicles
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 15/07/2026
Smart thermostats save energy - but only if they actually get installed. 🛠️ Grab a Mysa (Newfoundland-built, sold online & at major retailers), and we'll send a licensed electrician to wire it up for $99. Making smarter homes easier. #MaketheSwitch 👉 sj.energy/mysa25
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 10/07/2026
Since 1975, gas prices are up 817%. Electricity? Just 277% - below inflation. If power followed gas pricing, a typical home would pay $340/month instead of ~$130. Learn more: sjenergy.ca/about/our-rates Going electric isn't just cleaner, it's more stable. ⚡ #MakeTheSwitch
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 08/07/2026
Ever wonder what goes into your monthly power bill? We're stripping away the guesswork. Get a clear, simple breakdown of your charges, usage, and how to lower your costs with our Bill Basics guide. Check it out: sj.energy/bill-breakdown #learnEnergy #BillBasics
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 07/07/2026
ENERGY STAR's certified list is longer than most people realize: refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, electric ranges, room air cleaners …and more. Worth a quick check before you buy. #MakeTheSwitch 👉 sjenergy.ca/switch/energy-star
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 03/07/2026
Peak power is the most expensive, highest-emission electricity a utility can buy. The IEA's answer: managing when we use power now matters as much as making it. Ours too - $2.75M saved through Shave the Peak in 2025 alone. Learn more: sj.energy/IEA-flex
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How demand flexibility can boost energy security by 2035
Demand flexibility and energy efficiency, a new IEA report says, could increasingly contribute to energy security, affordability and resilience.
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 02/07/2026
⚡ Smart devices ≠ just convenience. By optimizing how your home uses energy, smart thermostats, LED bulbs & smart plugs can cut energy use by 20–30% — easing strain on the grid and your bill. A smarter home = a stronger grid. 🌍 #MaketheSwitch 👉 sjenergy.ca/switch/smart-home
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 30/06/2026
Happy 80th anniversary to IBEW Local 1524! On July 1, 1946, 13 workers formed the first union at the Power Commission. Eighty years on, that partnership keeps powering our community. Pictured: negotiating team from current contract negotiations. #IBEW #1u
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 24/06/2026
This summer, let’s make line drying the new normal. ☀️👕 🧺hang it, don’t heat it 🧺full loads only 🧺use the moisture sensor to avoid overdrying 🧺clean the lint filter every time #MakeTheShift with simple, smart habits for your home & our grid 👉 sjenergy.ca/switch/energy-conservation
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 23/06/2026
⚡ Only 1 week left! Switch from oil to a heat pump for $0. Heat with oil? You could qualify for a FREE heat pump or up to $15,000 toward a heating system upgrade. ⏳ Registration ends June 30. 👉 saveenergynb.ca/maketheswitch #MakeTheSwitch #SaveEnergyNB #EnergyEfficiency
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 22/06/2026
⭐ Saint John Energy legislation was built for 1922. We need legislation for what comes next. Building on our leadership in smart grid and clean energy, and creating jobs right here. Learn more 👉 sj.energy/modernizeSJE #PoweringOurFuture
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 19/06/2026
Saint John Energy has some of the lowest electricity rates in Atlantic Canada. One town's playbook could help keep it that way — and provide millions of dollars in benefits to Saint John residents. We just need the province to act: sj.energy/oakville #PoweringOurFuture
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What Saint John Can Learn From Oakville's Utility Model
Oakville turned a small utility into a $12.5M annual community dividend. Saint John Energy could do the same — if the province modernizes a 1922 law.
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 19/06/2026
Built for a different time - Saint John Energy was created in 1922, and the law hasn't caught up. Modernizing would unlock partnerships, funding, and jobs we're ready to pursue now. The opportunity 👉 sj.energy/modernizeSJE #PoweringOurFuture #Zero30
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 18/06/2026
Saint John Energy's Community AGM is tomorrow - Friday, June 19 at 11 a.m. All are welcome! Join live to hear it all first and ask your questions in real time as we look back at 2025 and explore what's ahead. RSVP to ceooffice@sjenergy.ca. #Zero30 #MakeTheSwitch
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 17/06/2026
Understanding your bill starts here. Bill Basics is now live - your charges, your kWh, and why winter costs more, all explained in plain language. Take control and lower your bill. This is just the start of helping you understand your energy: sj.energy/bill-basics #learnEnergy #ShaveThePeak
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 16/06/2026
You think about your bill and whether the lights stay on. So do we. That's what this work is pointed at: smarter, more affordable ways to power your home as our city electrifies. #Zero30 #MakeTheSwitch #PoweringOurFuture
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 15/06/2026
Running an older gas mower for 1 hour = driving a new car 550 km in pollution. 🌫️➡️🌱 Make the shift to: ✅ Cleaner air ✅ Quieter yards ✅ Healthier neighbourhoods Ready to go electric? 🔋 👉 sjenergy.ca/switch/yard-equipment #MakeTheShift
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 09/06/2026
🚲 Looking for your perfect e-bike? Look local: ✅ Expert advice ✅ Top brands & models ✅ E-mountain, fat & road bikes We've partnered with the pros who live & breathe bikes. SJE + local shops = your ride, electrified. ⚡ #MakeTheSwitch 👉 sj.energy/ebike #ShopLocalSJ
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 08/06/2026
Charge it. Ride it. Repeat. ⚡️🚲 Thinking about an e‑bike as everyday transportation? ⏱️ Full charge: about 3–6 hours 📍 Range: typically 40–120 km per charge Plenty for work, errands, and weekend rides around town. Explore more and #MaketheSwitch ➜ sjenergy.ca/switch/electric-bikes
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 05/06/2026
Energy costs are a real pressure. Today we launched something no Canadian utility has done before - opening our grid data to researchers and innovators to find smarter, more affordable ways to power our city and country. Learn more: sj.energy/plug-in-launch #Zero30 #ActiveGrid
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 01/06/2026
Backyard vibes, minus the bugs 🦟🚫 LED lights emit very little UV, so they attract fewer insects - ideal for summer decks, patios, and garden parties. Brighten your nights the smarter way: sjenergy.ca/switch/led-lighting #MaketheSwitch
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 29/05/2026
⚡ The grid of 1922 won't power 2030. ActiveGrid is our modern system to keep costs down by: 🔮 Predicting demand ⚖️ Balancing flow live 📉 Shaving expensive peaks 💸 Cutting waste & operating costs Learn more 👉 sjenergy.ca/activegrid #Zero30 #PoweringOurFuture
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 28/05/2026
Forget the gas station. Charging your EV overnight at home can cost as little as $1-$2 a day. And the best part? You start every day with as much charge as you need - and most days, that's not even a full tank. #MakeTheSwitch ➡️ sj.energy/switch-evs
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 26/05/2026
Hot water, no hassles. An energy-efficient water heater, no upfront costs. Rental includes: → Free delivery & install → Free old-tank removal → Free lifetime service & parts → Tank sizes for any home From $13.07/mo. #MakeTheSwitch ➡️ sj.energy/hot-water
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 22/05/2026
⚡ Is electric lawn equipment as powerful as gas? For most yards - yes. 🌱 Today's electric mowers, trimmers & blowers deliver: ✅ Plenty of power for typical lawns ✅ Lighter & easier to handle ✅ Quieter & cleaner #MakeTheSwitch 👉 sjenergy.ca/switch/yard-equipment
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 19/05/2026
⚡ Hot water = ~20% of your annual energy use. Small habits, big savings: → Run the dishwasher only when full → Keep showers to 5–10 min → Install a low-flow shower head → Fix leaky hot taps & pipes → Wash in cold when you can #MakeTheSwitch ➡️ sjenergy.ca/switch/energy-conservation
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 15/05/2026
104 years powering Saint John - and you've powered us back. Your guidance for #Zero30: ⚡ Affordable power 🔋 Non-negotiable reliability 🌿 Accessible clean tech 💰 Transparent costs 🏡 Financing & rental options Our response 👉 zero30.ca/community-voices
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 13/05/2026
Summer is calling. With a #Zero30 Level 2 home charger, you'll wake up every morning to a full battery - ready to hit the road to the beach, to the river, and every backroad in between, emissions-free. 🚙 Plug into convenience. #MakeTheSwitch ➡️ sj.energy/ev
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 11/05/2026
⚠️SCAM ALERT: We’re hearing reports of callers and door‑to‑door visitors falsely claiming to be from Saint John Energy about heat pump or efficiency rebates and asking to inspect homes. We do not do unsolicited sales visits. You can always call us at 658-5252 to verify.
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Saint John Energy @sjenergy.ca · 08/05/2026
Most people only think about reliability when the lights go out. Our team is planning, investing and working behind the scenes so you don’t have to think about it at all. Keeping your power reliable, every day. #reliability #teamwork
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