Methinks the awful truth is that NB Power had to wait for Mr Higgs to assume power in order to give them the ok to apply for another rate increase N'esy Pas?
Roger Richard Thank you Mr. Amos for your work. You are showing us the importance to take care of business: our business.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Roger Richard: Methinks you work every bit as hard a I so the gratitude goes both ways. Perhaps some folks will figure out that we were not joking in May or last year either although I was barred both times you kept on trucking. I just sat back and glared at them while whispering in your ear now and then N'esy Pas?
David R. Amos
Methinks folks should read the public documents and ask the EUB chairperson Raymond Gorman and his cohorts why they barred me from this hearing too However I am still active within the 357 matter and still very much against their constant rate hikes and plans for smart meters so they can really put it to us N'esy Pas?''
IN THE MATTER OF an application by New Brunswick Power Corporation for approval of the schedules of the rates for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2019, and other relief as outlined in NB Power’s application
Held at the Delta Hotel, Fredericton, N.B., on May 9th 2019.
BEFORE: Raymond P Gorman, Q.C. - Chair John Patrick Herron - Panel Member Michael Costello - Panel Member Patrick Ervin - Panel Member
NB Energy and Utilities Board - Counsel - Ms. Ellen Desmond, Q.C. - Staff - David Young John Lawton Michael Dickie Chief Clerk - Kathleen Mitchell
Transcript Page 121
The reason that you bar me is because I sue lawyers and love to argue. Mr. Gorman, you and I will meet in another court. In my humble opinion, you need a lawyer. Good evening. CHAIRMAN: Thank you, Mr. Amos.
David R. Amos WOW the delays and blockage of posts are truly amazing EH?
David R. Amos Methinks with about 15 minutes left until this comment section closes forever I should not be surprised that other than one comment each from two of my friends all I hear is crickets in response to my replies to other people words posted on Canada Day. Apathy rules the day in all the circuses in NB and the rest of Canada Hence we get the governments we deserve N'esy Pas?
David R. Amos Methinks folks should come to the the next public hearings of the 357 Matter if that truly care about their power bills N'esy Pas?
David R. Amos FYI on October 12th 2018 NB Power and the liberal appointed EUB board and its newly reappointed chair Mr Gorman had no idea what to do because they did not know who was gonna be the next Premier so they decided to hire some fancy Yankee consultants and delay the 357 matter some more. I would like to tell ya some more but I can't because of Chatham House Rules etc.
Al Clark Sounds like they're typing their application on a seawater powered computer that keeps failing. Oh well..... ;-)
David R. Amos
Reply to @Al Clark: Nope Methinks they had to wait until the Conservative tide game in because Gallant had promised to freeze the power rates during the last election N'esy Pas?
Ray Bungay Quote from this story: "Black also called on the EUB to disallow NB Power's request for $1.1 million in funds to prepare for the adoption of smart meters since the EUB rejected NB Power's smart meter plan last year and has not yet approved a new plan"
Smart Meter Health Effects In nearly every community around the world where wireless smart meters have been installed, a percentage of residents complain of health effects that started after installation. The residents often did not know that smart meters had been installed. The most common symptoms are: Headaches Insomnia Fatigue Tinnitus Heart arrhythmia/palpitations Decreased immune function Irritability Decreased cognitive function
David R. Amos
Reply to @Ray Bungay: Methinks you forgot our right to privacy N'esy Pas?
Quote from another story
Your Wi-Fi router could be used to watch you breathe and monitor your heartbeat Radar-like technology can see through walls to track movement CBC Radio · Posted: Jun 21, 2019 3:00 PM ET
Ray Bungay If they can't file a rate increase application in a timely fashion, then can they run the utility right? Maybe those at the top of NBP should seriously think about resigning their positions?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Ray Bungay: "If they can't file a rate increase application in a timely fashion, then can they run the utility right?"
Methinks the Green Party Leader can answer all your question N'esy Pas?
On Oct 12th in CBC the dude who can't be naned said "if NB Power is waiting to find out who will be governing the province before applying for new rates, it shouldn't."
"To me, they should be continuing on as required if they are looking for a change in power rates. They should go forward," he said
David R. Amos
Reply to @David R. Amos: FYI On October 12th, 2018 my friend Roger Richard was permitted to Intervene in the long delayed EUB 357 Matter right after Dominic Cardy's wife was allowed to standing. .
NB Power could escape Liberal-promised rate freeze thanks to unlikely source
Green Leader David Coon has long history of battling NB Power initiatives Robert Jones · CBC News · Posted: Oct 12, 2018 6:00 AM AT
"NB Power has been conspicuously silent on what it plans to do with power rates going forward since Liberals first promised a freeze to voters in late August.
It has a longstanding plan to increase rates by two per cent per year or more to retire $1 billion in debt and cope with carbon taxes if they come.
In each of the last two years, the utility has submitted its annual rate application to the Energy and Utilities Board during the first week of October, but this year it has already let that date pass with no word of its intention."
Shawn Tabor For years and years, this sense of entitlement has existed, almost like it was considered normal in NBEPC. But this is also alive and well and maybe growing in other departments. Could this be why their is 5-7 billion dollar dept. I Agree, Audit this company. Then again, more money wasted and nobody held accountable. What a Circle, or should I say Circus
David R. Amos
Reply to @Shawn Tabor: Are you home?
Shawn Tabor
Reply to @David R. Amos: Nope.
Shawn Tabor
Reply to @Shawn Tabor: Later this week
Fred Brewer They can't file their paperwork on time? Why am I not surprised.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Fred Brewer: Methinks the awful truth is that NB Power had to wait for Mr Higgs to assume power in order to give them the ok to apply for another rate increase Clearly it has upset the all liberal EUB board particularly Mr Gorman the liberal buddy who was rehired and reappointed chair in the last days of the Gallant mandate N'esy Pas?
Brian Robertson This is beyond insulting. The arrogance of a public utility to come back to the trough for a rate increase that exceeds the rate of inflation is bad enough. But to bring back their proposal for smart meters, after them being rejected last year is a tangible example of just how out of touch they are. It's time to take some punitive action in hope of getting the message accross.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Brian Robertson: Methinks folks should quit ignoring me N'esy Pas?
Brian Robertson
Reply to @David R. Amos: Maybe if you dropped the 'methinks' schtick' you would gather more support.
David R. Amos
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Reply to @Brian Robertson: Methinks you know as well as I apathy rules the day Hence I never did look for any sort of support whatsoever as an Independent politician within six elections thus far. However I would to think that after all these years some people like you who complain so much in CBC on a daily basis just like I do would learn to think for yourselves and checkout what I have been harping about instead of merely ragging about my choice of words as I make fun of this ridiculous circus N'esy Pas?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Brian Robertson: Why is it I am not surprised by your reply?
David R. Amos
Reply to @David R. Amos: Methinks you know as well as I apathy rules the day Hence I never did look for any sort of support whatsoever as an Independent politician within six elections thus far. However I would to think that after all these years some people like you who complain so much in CBC on a daily basis just like I do would learn to think for yourselves and checkout what I have been harping about instead of merely ragging about my choice of words as I make fun of this ridiculous circus N'esy Pas?
Connie Roy I do not use 700 Kwts /month and my bill is over $100.00 No air conditioning in New Brunswick , it is too cold. There should not be any increase, due to the NEW carbon tax add on. Left arm needs to talk to right arm. NB Power is gauging its customers at 100%. Will have to change the party that is elected again next election. One that can put a handle on NBPower.
David R. Amos
Reply to @connie roy: Methinks folks forgot the the Green Party demanded that Gallant take back his promise to freeze the rate and as soon as Mr Higgs got the reigns of power NB Power filed thier application. Go Figure whose side any of the political parties are on. Other that keeping the Irving Clan Happy Happy Happy with questionable corporate welfare cheques from NB Power we are all getting the shaft N'esy Pas?
Mark (Junkman) George "NB Power estimated it would lose nearly $600,000 per week in revenue for every week the rate increase was delayed past April 1."
How does one lose something they haven't got? I wish I could feel bad about it, but somehow I can't. The reality is NB Hydro will get it, one way, or another, count on it.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Mark (Junkman) George: "How does one lose something they haven't got?"
Methinks you should ask KPMG the questionable beancounter who purportedly checks their books N'esy Pas?
Roy Kirk NBP needs a smart rate design more than it needs 'smart' meters: Classification by load profile, lower service charges and an appropriate energy rates. As it is now, with the same rate for customers regardless of their heating source, you have oil, wood, and NG heating customers subsidizing those using electric heat.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Roy Kirk: NB Power needs to be audited ASAP
Paul Bourgoin When industry pays their fair share of their energy consumed rather then receiving Bonus Subsidies from elected Political Allies?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Paul Bourgoin: Talk to Mr Higgs about those cheques
DON MOFFATT University used to teach Manage By Objectives. NB Power managers use Management by Incompetence.
Greg Miller
Reply to @DON MOFFATT: And the thing is--INCOMPETENCE GETS REWARDED!!!
David R. Amos
Reply to @Greg Miller: YUP
David Peters How about an exposè into the massive wealth transfer that is the 'green' energy transition.
David R. Amos
Reply to @David Peters: Dream on
Albert Wade Presently I have the heat on!
Dianne MacPherson
Reply to @Albert Wade: Where's your sweater ???
David R. Amos
Reply to @Albert Wade: Tut Tut Tut You are supposed to wait for the proposed seasonal rate hikes.
Reply to @Mike Robichaud: "Let's start by cutting the fat in the "Public" agency"
Methinks Minister Cardy's former CUPE buddies would never allow such a thing N'esy Pas?
Marc Bourque When will these increases ever stop!! Oh ya dont we have to foot the bill, for some shady scheme out of Florida......
Debi Mcdonald
Reply to @Marc Bourque: Is the shady dealings being reviewed or better still investigating how wee NB Power had that much money to put into this scheme ...Instead of passing increases onto the taxpayer of NB, maybe NB Power and leadership should be looking within their own little private world of the rich power utility. 10 million wow. .
David R. Amos
Reply to @Marc Bourque: "When will these increases ever stop!!"
Methinks the plan is on or about the 12th of Never or whenever Hell freezes over whichever comes first N'esy Pas?
NB Power has watched both of its target start dates for a rate increase come and go. (Michael Heenan/CBC)
Running air conditioners in New Brunswick this month will cost the same as last month thanks to power rates in the province not increasing today as NB Power had hoped.
The utility has asked permission to raise its rates an average of 2.5 per cent, including 2.9 per cent on residential customers. It originally wanted them in place for April 1 or, as a secondary target, July 1.
However, the application was made so late to the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board both of those start dates have been missed, something EUB chairperson Raymond Gorman warned about as he opened hearings on the application earlier this year.
"The Board is concerned about the timing of this hearing," Gorman said.
"The current application was filed more than three months after it ideally should have been. As a result, any rates approved by the Board will come into effect long after the intended implementation date."
That next likely window for an increase would be Aug. 1, the same date NB Power had its increases take effect last year.
The current rate request went through a full hearing in the spring that ended May 28, but there were a number of controversial issues and the EUB has still not reached a decision on whether it will approve all, part or none of the increase NB Power applied for.
A lawyer for New Brunswick municipal utilities and public intervenor Heather Black both criticized the 2.9 per cent proposed increase on residential customers as too high and asked it to be scaled back.
Public Intervenor Heather Black has questioned the size of the residential rate increase. (Graham Thompson/CBC)
Black also called on the EUB to disallow NB Power's request for $1.1 million in funds to prepare for the adoption of smart meters since the EUB rejected NB Power's smart meter plan last year and has not yet approved a new plan,
"There is still no assurance that the approval (for smart meters) will be given at all, let alone whether it will be given by January 2020," said Black.
