On December 6, the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on offshore wind to enable the province to take the regulatory lead on offshore wind projects within its inland bays. This MOU outlines a process by which the province can administer leases and life-cycle regulation, including revenue
The Atlantica Centre for Energy welcomes Emily Al-Harazi as its new Director of Communications and Operations. We are thrilled to welcome Emily in this new role to expand our efforts around energy literacy and improve operational efficiency. Energy literacy has consistently been a top priority for the organization and its members, and adding to
On December 7, the federal government released the proposed Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap. At the same time, the federal government also released its Roadmap for the Decarbonization of Canada’s Oil and Gas Sector. The proposed Regulatory Framework will create specific limits on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
In December, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change took place in Dubai. There, 22 countries, including Canada, agreed to triple global nuclear power capacity by 2050 to help reach net zero. This added generation would be in addition to significant renewable
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President To tax, or not to tax carbon? That is not the question. A debate on carbon taxes is the talk in communities across Canada today, as it has been for several years. Polarization on the issue has escalated recently since the federal government offered a short-term exemption for home
On November 22, the Canadian Gas Association (CGA), along with Fleet Zero, Atlantica Centre for Energy, and Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance, hosted an innovation forum to discuss the role of natural gas, renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen (H2) in Atlantic Canada’s energy future. Funding support for the forum was provided by Natural Resources Canada’s
Feedback for Draft Clean Electricity Regulations The Atlantica Centre for Energy recently shared feedback for the federal government’s draft Clean Electricity Regulations, which would require electric utilities and some industry to significantly phase out fossil fuels used to generate electricity beginning in 2035. On August 10, 2023, Minister Guilbeault announced the Draft Clean Electricity Regulations, along with
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 22, 2023 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) The Canadian Gas Association (CGA), along with Fleet Zero, Atlantica Centre for Energy, and Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance, hosted an innovation forum to discuss the role of natural gas, renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen (H2) in Atlantic Canada’s energy future. Funding support for the forum was
November 1-2, 2024, Boston, MA The New England Canada Business Council Executive Energy Conference is an annual event, which was once again packed with panels on various topics of concern to the energy sector. The focus of the event was Implementing Efficient Frameworks to Meet 2030/2050 GHG Reduction Goals: Can We Achieve in Time the
As a follow up to the engaging board meeting yesterday, you will find additional information pertaining to the discussion: The Fuel 4 the Future project is fully launched with active engagement in Post-Secondary institutions around Atlantic Canada. Please contact Breckenridge@AtlanticaEnergy.org if you are interested in participating in upcoming on-campus events, adding your company profile or
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2023 Saint John, NB – Today, the Atlantica Centre for Energy launched a new energy literacy project to raise awareness of opportunities in the clean fuels sector for post-secondary students and First Nation’s youth in all four Atlantic provinces. The Fuel 4 the Future (F4F) project includes the creation of
Please complete our annual membership survey to provide feedback on 2024 priorities and 2023 activities to date. Deloitte’s most recent reports: Energy, oil, and gas price forecast and Capturing the potential of Generative AI Irving Pulp & Paper Modernization website with updates: https://www.ippmodernization.ca/ Notes re: November 23 board meeting for planning Nov 23, meeting hosted