The Government of New Brunswick is spending $254,600 to help an Atholville pulp mill lower its carbon footprint. The AV Group NB pulp mill near Campbellton will get a new energy-efficient dump condenser, thermal insulation upgrade, flow and temperature probes to track energy consumption and a modern control system — all with the goal of reducing energy. …It’s estimated the upgrades will reduce the facility’s carbon footprint by 3.4%. Ashley Irvine, president, said said the investment will allow the mill to recycle heat from its boilers that can then be used to cook woodchips and for bleaching and drying pulp rather than it being wasted. Irvine said this project is one of many the mill is taking on to reduce emissions, which will cost upwards of $3.5 million in total. …The project received funding through the province’s Output-Based Pricing System Industry Fund, designed to help facilities reduce greenhouse gas emissions.