Energy Pilot Project Planned for New Brunswick Correctional Centre

July 13, 2026

he government and Siemens Canada are partnering on an energy audit and optimization at the Southeast Regional Correctional Centre.

As part of a pilot project, Siemens will use traditional and digital approaches, including their Building X cloud-based software, to identify opportunities for improvement in operating and maintaining building management systems. The project is intended to optimize and restore performance of air handling units, heating, cooling and water systems, and lighting controls at the facility and monitor and sustain that performance going forward.

“Any initiative that could identify potential cost savings for the province is a welcome one,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Chuck Chiasson. “On top of that, this audit of the correctional centre’s water, lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems can also ensure their operation is more efficient and environmentally sustainable.”

The department is investing in the project, which aligns with the government’s goal of ensuring its building systems are sustainable and energy efficient. If the initiative is successful, it could be applied elsewhere in the province to gauge and improve system efficiency.

“Siemens Canada is proud to partner with the government of New Brunswick on this important pilot initiative,” said Faisal Kazi, president and CEO of Siemens Canada. “This project is an opportunity to support the expertise and leadership of the province’s infrastructure teams by providing additional tools and insights to enhance building performance and advance sustainability objectives.”

Installation of equipment and software is expected to take place later this year.

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