Electricity is something most of us take for granted. We flip a switch and the lights come on. But behind that simple action is a complex system that needs precision and balance, second by second, across a large region. The people and organizations responsible for keeping that balance are called system operators. What
Energy affordability is a growing concern for many residents and businesses across Atlantic Canada (source). At the same time, multi-billion dollar investments must be made in the region over the next decade to replace aging assets and meet growing demand, especially for electricity. How should these investments be funded? And, importantly, who should pay?
The four Atlantic provinces are different from most of their Canadian counterparts when it comes to buying petroleum fuels (gasoline, diesel, heating oil and propane). Unlike elsewhere in Canada, the Atlantic provinces regulate the prices of most or all these fuels. (Quebec stopped regulating gasoline and diesel prices in 2025). What are petroleum fuel
An article by Jonathan Alward, Vice President, Policy. Our mission at the Atlantica Centre for Energy is to try to improve the public’s understanding of the energy sector and energy sources used across the four Atlantic provinces. We do this by sharing news, presenting at conferences, and developing resource maps and other educational resources.
When people in Atlantic Canada hear about offshore oil production, they might think of rigs far out at sea or news stories about increasing government revenues. What’s less understood is how offshore oil is actually developed, what happens to it once it comes ashore, and the role it could play in shaping the region’s
August 2025 - In conversation with ARC Clean Technology When the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) completed Phase 2 of its Vendor Design Review (VDR) in July 2025, for ARC Clean Technology’s advanced small modular reactor, it marked a major step forward for a project that could help shape New Brunswick’s clean energy future.
University of New Brunswick. On July 30th, 2025, the Centre for Nuclear Energy Research (CNER) at the University of New Brunswick cut the ribbon on the Advanced Nuclear Reactors Laboratory (ANRL). This state-of-the-art facility opened with support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Research New Brunswick and represents
Decades of experience: built for success This summary is shared, with permission, by Energy NL. June 26, 2025 The Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2025 has come to a successful close after three days of impactful discussions, keynote addresses, and networking among leaders in Newfoundland and Labrador’s energy sector. Held
Atlantica recently interviewed Elisa Obermann, Executive Director of Marine Renewables Canada, about their recently released Atlantic Wind Energy Supply Chain Assessment and the current state of offshore wind in Canada. Q: Tell us about Marine Renewables Canada. What do you do in the energy sector? A. Marine Renewables Canada is
Guest Contributor: Derek Estabrook, Executive Director, Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance The global energy landscape is transforming rapidly. With a diverse mix of traditional and emerging energy resources and access to key export markets, Atlantic Canada is uniquely positioned to lead this transition. Hydrogen is emerging as a critical piece of Atlantic
Before learning about CANDU nuclear reactors, its first important to understand how nuclear energy is used to generate electricity. What is Nuclear Electricity Generation? Nuclear electricity generation works by splitting atoms in a process called fission. Uranium-235 is the atom most often used in nuclear reactors and makes up less
Written by Leah Butler, Manager of Energy Literacy Initiatives, Atlantica Centre for Energy. As we work towards a low carbon and clean energy economy in Atlantic Canada, energy literacy has been a topic of discussion within the energy sector. New energy developments like solar, onshore and offshore wind, and battery