Saint John Energy
@sjenergy.ca
⚡Saint John's community-owned electric utility. Powering a greener future 💚 with reliable, affordable energy since 1922. #Zero30 #GreenEnergy
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
⚡ @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
"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 ⚡
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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⚡ 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
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
⚡ 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
⭐ 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
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
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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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
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
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
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
Plug-In Labs - Saint John Energy Innovation@pluginlabs.ca · 2mo agoBuilding the future of energy - with the lights off. ⚡ That's the reality without utility data. Born at our Energy Innovation Summit, Plug-In Labs turns on the lights: a live digital twin of a whole city's power grid. Put the data to work 👉 sj.energy/plug-in-twin #EnergyInnovation #CleanTech
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
🚲 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
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
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
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
⚡ 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
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
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
