Driving 20,000 km a year in New Brunswick: ⛽ Gas: about $4,000 🔌 EV charged at home with SWTCH: about $140 “At the centre of this partnership with SWTCH Energy is affordability,” says @glenfillmore.bsky.social of Saint John Energy. Listen on CBC: 🎧 sj.energy/SWTCH-EV-CBC... #MakeTheSwitch
Saint John Energy
Saint John Energy
@sjenergy.ca
⚡Saint John's community-owned electric utility. Powering a greener future 💚 with reliable, affordable energy since 1922. #Zero30 #GreenEnergy
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EV drivers notice where they can charge. ⚡ Make it your building. ✅ Free on-site assessment ✅ Saint John Energy installs ✅ Drivers pay for their own charging Start with a few chargers. Add more as demand grows. #MakeTheSwitch 👉 sj.energy/businessEV
Get paid to charge your EV. 💸 ✅ A SWTCH Level 2 EV charger at no cost* ✅ Earn up to 11¢ for every kWh you charge at home #MakeTheSwitch 👉 sj.energy/get-paid-EV Note: This is a limited-time offer based on the federal program.
“Affordability has to remain at the centre of the energy transition” Earn up to 11¢ for every kWh you charge your EV at home. ⚡ LEARN MORE: sj.energy/swtch-ev-announcement The first utility in Atlantic Canada to partner with SWTCH Energy to make it happen. #MakeTheSwitch #Zero30
A branch touches a line🌳, your lights stay on.💡 That’s no accident. Line Foreman Nick Gamble explains how coating on our power lines helps prevent outages. See how we’re building a more reliable grid 👉 sjenergy.ca/activegrid #Reliability #ActiveGrid #PoweringOurFuture
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
🌱 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
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
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
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
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
"Our small size is our strength. Yet the energy market is complex, from new technology to new regulations. That's why we value our partnership in the Maritime Municipal Electric Utility Alliance (MMEUA)." Learn more: bit.ly/Berwick26 #MMEUA #Maritimes
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
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
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
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
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
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
⚡ 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
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
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
Building 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