December Highlights
Major energy announcements in Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick, a new Department of Energy and more! More
Progressive Conservatives form Government again in Nova Scotia
On November 26, 2024, the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia won the province’s 2024 General Election, taking a supermajority (43 of 55 seats). The Honourable Tim Houston will continue in his role as Premier. The Nova Scotia New Democratic Party will form the Official Opposition with nine seats, and the Nova Scotia Liberal
November Highlights
Member Spotlight on the Port of Belledune’s Green Energy Hub, a commentary about the NE-Canada Business Council Energy Conference! More
Energy literacy study highlights support for renewable energy developments across Atlantic Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2024 Saint John, NB – Today, the Atlantica Centre for Energy released results of its study of the level of energy literacy across Atlantic Canada’s general population. The Energy Literacy Benchmark Study for Atlantic Canada project, conducted with Narrative Research, includes a survey of the general population, interviews and
September Highlights
Exploring Indigenous-led energy developments, megaproject announcements, investing in new energy sources and more! More
Nova Scotia legislation paves way to develop new green energy sources
On September 10, 2024, the Honourable Tory Rushton, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables introduced the Advancing Nova Scotia Opportunities Act (Bill 471), an omnibus Bill to make several legislative changes including several specific to the energy sector. The legislation, which received Royal Assent on September 20th, made significant changes to enable
Biofuels 101: Biodiesel and Ethanol
Two biofuels commonly used today in Atlantic Canada are ethanol and biodiesel, which are blended in gasoline and diesel, respectively. Ethanol and biodiesel are considered renewable fuels because they are produced from biomass. What is biodiesel? Biodiesel is also known as FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester). It is a renewable biodegradable alternative fuel substitute
Canada Electricity Advisory Council releases final report
On June 10, 2024, the Canada Electricity Advisory Council released its final report: Powering Canada: A blueprint for success. The Council was launched in May, 2023 with a year-long mandate to provide independent advice to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources on how to accelerate investment, and promote sustainable, affordable, and reliable electricity
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro releases Annual Report 2023
On June 17, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro released its Annual Report 2023, which highlights the utility’s outcomes in 2023 and outlines its path forward to meet increasing demand, maintain reliability and replace retiring assets, among other issues. Select highlights from 2023: 2023 marked several significant accomplishments for NL Hydro, including
Energy Wallet 101
What is an energy wallet? Energy wallet is a relatively new term coined to help describe the total amount a household spends directly on energy. This wallet could include spending on lights, heating, and transportation, as well as the equipment used to do so. Today, many households consider electricity, gasoline, home heating expenses and
Port of Belledune awarded honourable mention at Canadian Biomass Awards
On Thursday, April 18th, winners of the 2024 Canadian Biomass Awards were unveiled. The Belledune Port Authority was awarded an honourable mention for Community Project of the Year for their work to develop the Port into Atlantic Canada’s biggest exporter of wood pellets and chips. The inaugural 2024 Canadian Biomass Awards celebrates exceptional companies,
Recap: Canada’s Budget 2024
Canada’s Budget 2024 was released on April 16, 2024. This Budget includes several new tax changes and incentives which will impact Canada’s energy sector and energy affordability for customers. The Atlantica Centre for Energy reviews the Budget to find out which programs and policies included will impact Atlantic Canada’s energy sector, and how these