NB Power’s RIGS Project Under Fire

New Brunswick’s auditor general just dropped a bombshell 84-page report slamming NB Power for taking major shortcuts on the RIGS power plant — a $500 million project that could’ve cost taxpayers tens of millions. The biggest red flag? They signed a 25-year contract with a U.S. firm before regulators even approved the project, risking $55 million in penalties. Plus, no backup plan for construction delays — a glaring oversight for such a complex build. But here’s the twist: the province’s utility regulator just greenlit the project, aiming for August 2028. Still, the report’s findings leave serious questions about how NB Power managed this — a stark reminder that big projects need big planning to protect public money. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a5bc245089f6f54