A commentary by Jonathan Levesque, General Manager of Biomass Solutions Biomasse (BSB) and Wood Pellet Association of Canada Board Member. A related commentary first appeared on Canadian Biomass Magazine website on July 20, 2026. . It is shared with the author’s permission. Using low-carbon, locally sourced wood pellets and biomass to heat homes, commercial and
On August 17, 2026, the Premiers of Newfoundland and Labrador and Québec joined Prime Minister Carney to sign a Definitive Cooperation and Implementation Agreement for a new 50-year electricity transmission and generation contract between Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Québec. If implemented, this agreement has the potential to provide abundant, clean and competitively priced
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President of the Atlantica Centre for Energy. A few weeks ago, I was trying to explain to one of my daughters why I spend so much time talking about energy and electricity. She looked at me and said, “Mom, the lights come on when I flip the switch. What else
The Atlantic Electricity Cooperative Initiative (AECI) launched on June 8th in Charlottetown. Atlantic Canada is facing growing electricity demand from electrification, economic development, housing growth, and emerging industries. At the same time, each province operates its own electricity system, plans independently, and faces similar affordability, reliability, and infrastructure challenges. Leaders across the region are
Summary of the Energy NL Conference and Exhibition 2026, provided by Energy NL. Energy Opportunity Takes Centre Stage Our flagship energy event has concluded and what an exciting week it was for attendees of the Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2026. The theme of this year’s conference was Energy Opportunity: From the Atlantic to
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
On May 19, 2026, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador released findings from the Churchill River Independent Review Committee on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Quebec in December 2024 regarding the future of electricity generation on the Churchill River. The Independent Review Committee’s Report: Creating Long-Term Value
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
On May 25, 2026, the Government of New Brunswick released a comprehensive action plan in response to recommendations made through the independent review of NB Power. The Government will act on all 50 of the review recommendations; 44 recommendations were accepted, while six require further analysis. The Atlantica Centre for Energy provided a
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
Commentary by Monica Justason, President and CEO of the New Brunswick Business Council. The NB Power Comprehensive Review arrives at a consequential moment. The province is navigating real economic pressures like rising costs, a tightening labour market, and global uncertainty that makes planning harder than it used to be. Against that backdrop, the energy
On March 27, the three leads responsible for the independent review of NB Power released their final report and recommendations. The report, Fit for the Future – A Comprehensive Review of NB Power, includes 50 recommendations for NB Power and the Government of New Brunswick to help improve the future of the utility.