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Keeping the Lights On: Inside the Renewable Integration Grid Security Project

By Don Mills & David Campbell May 8, 2026 | 8:26 AM

On this week’s Insights podcast, we speak with John MacIsaac, President of ProEnergy Global Solutions Canada Ltd. and Brad Coady, Chief Commercial Officer, NB Power, about an important new initiative, the Renewable Integration Grid Security Project (RIGS).

In recent years, more of the region’s electricity demand has been supplied by wind, solar and other renewable sources.

The challenge is that this electricity is only produced when the wind is blowing or the sun is shining.

The RIGS project is meant to ensure the grid has enough electricity to meet demand, even on the coldest day in February.

RIGS will provide up to 500 MW of electricity as needed, support grid stability in New Brunswick, and provide benefits to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

This podcast combines the experiences of an economist, David Campbell and a social scientist, Don Mills, to explore the challenges and opportunities facing Atlantic Canada, to promote data-driven decision making among policymakers and to encourage a wider dialogue and debate leading to greater prosperity for the region. Expect to hear interviews with the top influencers, business leaders and decision-makers across Atlantic Canada to inform, educate and expand the conversations on the key issues facing the region.

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