Executive Summary

New Brunswick Electricity Market Rules (Version 4.1)

The New Brunswick Electricity Market Rules govern the rights and obligations of entities participating in the electricity market (Market Participants). The Electricity Act (NB) outlines the establishment, organization and powers of the New Brunswick System Operator (NBSO), as well as the authority under which the Market Rules are made and amended. Other documentation, such as regulations, licenses and agreements complete the framework.

The contents of the Market Rules which comprise Chapters 1 to 10, fall within two classifications:

1. the roles and responsibilities of the NBSO in facilitating, and of Market Participants in participating in, a bilateral contract market; and
2. the roles and responsibilities of each of the NBSO, Market Participants and Transmitters in respect of maintaining the reliability of the integrated electrical power system and ensuring a secure supply of electricity for New Brunswick consumers.