Decisive action needed, but that action will be strongest when it is built on collaboration across all utilities - Gilles Volpé This commentary first appeared in The Telegraph Journal on March 11, 2026 What if a solution to help ease our province’s affordability crisis, by lowering heating costs and addressing NB Power’s
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?
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,
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
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