There is a lot of excitement around the potential for offshore wind energy in Nova Scotia and elsewhere across the Atlantic, and rightfully so. On February 4, 2026, Premier Tim Houston and Massachusetts Governor, Maura Healey, signed an agreement to work toward Nova Scotia supplying Massachusetts with clean energy from offshore wind. The conversation
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President, Atlantica Centre for Energy. This commentary appeared in the Telegraph Journal on January 23, 2026 and in The Chronicle Herald on January 24, 2026. Fear can be a powerful motivator. It protects us from real danger, sharpens our judgment, and forces important questions into the open. In the case
Prince Edward Island’s (PEI) energy future is at an inflection point. While the province has made strides in efficiency and clean energy, questions about reliability, affordability and how to reach net-zero remain top of mind for many Islanders. Central to the province’s energy future is the PEI Energy Strategy, which was released in October,
A commentary by Lori Clark, President and CEO of NB Power. This commentary appeared in the Northumberland Free Press on January 10, 2026 and in the Telegraph Journal on January 12, 2026. It is shared with the author's permission. We all know the feeling when an unplanned power outage occurs. First, you might see a
At the start of 2025, Atlantica’s team made a few bold predictions about where Atlantic Canada’s energy story was headed. Now that the year has wrapped, we can look back to see how we did. This is your 2025 wrapped, only less Spotify and more Energy. Indigenous partnerships and collaboration: Our prediction: We said partnerships
By Bruce Lourie, C.M. - President of the Ivey Foundation and a professor of practice at the Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design, McGill University. First published on December 14, 2025, in The Globe and Mail. What if our pursuit of a perfectly clean electricity grid undermines the broader electrification revolution we
Insights on energy supply, pricing, and opportunities across Atlantic Canada. Overview: Atlantic Canada faces some of the highest natural gas prices in the world during winter months, a situation driven reliance on imports through a constrained system(in the United States). That was the central message from industry leaders at the 2025 Natural Gas Forum,
By Michelle Robichaud - President, Atlantica Centre for Energy. This commentary first appeared in the Telegraph Journal on November 30, 2025. Energy projects don’t just power homes, energy powers the economy. By building a stronger energy system, we make it easier for business to invest, industries to grow and new technologies to take root.
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the federal government released its long-awaited Budget 2025: Canada Strong. Budget 2025 introduced a Climate Competitiveness Strategy, which anchors several measures aimed at accelerating investment in energy projects and reducing regulatory barriers to growth, while transitioning to an increasingly low-carbon economy. Economic Forecasts and Projected Spending:
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud. The fourth annual Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium was held from October 28 to 30 in Moncton. The event showcased a level of momentum and leadership in the energy sector that would have been difficult to imagine even a few years ago. The Symposium provided an incredible opportunity to listen to
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
On Wednesday, October 29th, the Government of Prince Edward Island released its new energy strategy, which calls for strengthened consumer protections, upgrades to infrastructure, and regional collaboration. The strategy outlines a long-term vision for the Government of Prince Edward Island’s energy priorities through 2035. The province is building on its previous energy strategy by