GBE Power seeks electricity export permit

Summary#

GBE Power Inc. applied to the Canada Energy Regulator on 9 July 2026 to export up to 438,000 MWh of electricity per year to the United States for 10 years. The CER is asking the public and interested parties for written comments by 31 August 2026 before it decides whether to issue a permit or move the application to a licensing process.

What it does#

• Registers an application from GBE Power Inc. to export up to 438,000 MWh annually for 10 years under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act.
• Asks for written views from anyone interested. The Commission specifically wants input on:
  • the likely effect of the export on provinces other than the one from which the electricity will be sent, and
  • whether the company told Canadian buyers who had declared interest about the sale and gave them a fair chance to buy on comparable terms.
• Tells people how to get the application: request a copy by emailing cpaddock@gbefund.com or consult the CER’s website.
• Gives deadlines and filing steps:
  • Submit written comments to the CER and email the applicant by 31 August 2026.
  • If the applicant responds to other parties’ submissions, those answers must be filed and emailed by 15 September 2026.
  • The CER prefers filings through its online e‑filing tool; alternate email filing is allowed (secretary@cer-rec.gc.ca). For questions, the Commission’s Secretary can be contacted by phone.

Who's affected#

• GBE Power Inc. (the company asking to export electricity).
• Provincial governments and provincial utilities, since the Commission is asking about effects on provinces other than the exporting province.
• People or organizations that declared interest in buying electricity for use in Canada — the Commission wants to know whether they were offered the chance to buy.
• Electricity market participants and grid operators who track cross‑border flows or supply commitments.
• General public and other interested parties who may want to comment by the deadlines above.

Why it matters#

• Export approvals can affect how much electricity stays available for local or provincial use, so provinces and buyers may be directly impacted.
• The CER’s review asks whether Canadian buyers were given a fair chance to purchase the power. That matters for market fairness and local supply decisions.
• This notice is a public chance to raise concerns or support before the CER makes a permitting or licensing decision.