Commentary by Stephen MacMackin, Chair of Atlantica Centre for Energy New Brunswick’s 2024 Election is behind us. Premier-designate, Susan Holt, gained a strong majority government and will soon become the first female Premier in the history of the province. But one of the most important and challenging files the New Brunswick government
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2024 Saint John, NB – Today, the Atlantica Centre for Energy released results of its study of the level of energy literacy across Atlantic Canada’s general population. The Energy Literacy Benchmark Study for Atlantic Canada project, conducted with Narrative Research, includes a survey of the general population, interviews and
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President, Atlantica Centre for Energy. An initiative of the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council, the Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium has become a must-attend meeting ground for engaging in meaningful discussion on energy in the region. The tone of the event was set with thoughtful opening remarks
Atlantica recently interviewed Jamie Hewlett, Regional Energy Coordinator for the Nunatsiavut Government, to learn more about the Nunatsiavut Community’s renewable energy projects and Energy Security Plan. Q: Please tell us a little bit about the Nunatsiavut Government and your role. A. Nunatsiavut is located in northern
On September 10, 2024, the Honourable Tory Rushton, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables introduced the Advancing Nova Scotia Opportunities Act (Bill 471), an omnibus Bill to make several legislative changes including several specific to the energy sector. The legislation, which received Royal Assent on September 20th, made significant changes to enable
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