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New BrunswickN. B. Power has been criticized by its regulator for not asking enough questions about $158 million in potential savings on a major generator repair at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station that customers are now responsible to pay. EUB grants retroactive approval to major N. B. Power repairs at Point LepreauSam Farley · CBC News · Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. N. B. Power's regulator criticized the utility for a "lack of fulsome analysis" on major repairs at Point Lepreau, the timing of which might have cost customers millions. (Submitted by N. B. Power)N. B. Power has been criticized by its regulator for not asking enough questions about $158 million in potential savings on a major generator repair at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station that customers are now responsible to pay.
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