On May 25, 2026, the Atlantica Centre for Energy hosted its Natural Gas Forum: Powering Economic Growth - Part II. This free public webinar explored demand-side considerations about natural gas use in Atlantic Canada. Experts shared information on how natural gas is used in the region, why it is chosen as
Atlantic Canada is adding more wind and solar electricity generation than ever before. That’s good news for the region’s clean energy goals, but it comes with a challenge: the more renewables we add to an electrical grid, the harder it becomes to keep the grid stable and reliable. One of the key tools’ engineers
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
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
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
This interview took place on February 11th for the first episode of Atlantica's Fuel for Thought, a Reimagined Energy podcast. Jonathan Alward, the Atlantica Centre for Energy’s Vice President of Policy, interviewed Robert (Robb) Apold, Principal at Natural Forces, to discuss recent quotes about wind energy made by U.S. President
A message in French follows. Atlantica Centre for Energy is proud to act as a research partner by collaborating with the Université de Moncton on the "Relationships in Clean Energy Innovation Ecosystems" research project. The project aims to understand how and why collaborations (or cooperations) in the Canadian energy industry contribute to the innovation
The Atlantica Centre for Energy explored two common biofuels used today in Biofuels 101: Biodiesel and Ethanol. While there are several other types of biofuels growing in importance, renewable diesel may play a particularly important role in Atlantic Canada’s energy future. What is renewable diesel? Renewable diesel is a synthetic
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
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