Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President of Atlantica Centre for Energy Atlantic Canada is well-positioned to supply itself and the world with clean, secure and competitively priced energy. But geopolitical influences, provincial utility constraints and changing federal priorities threaten the region’s future prosperity. While disruption brings challenges, it also creates opportunities. The energy sector 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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2025 Saint John, NB - The Atlantica Centre for Energy calls on government and industry leaders on both sides of the United States and Canadian border to resolve issues which have ignited a trade war between the two long-partnered countries. Atlantic Canada and New England have fully integrated energy
On December 17, 2024, the Government of Canada finalized its Clean Electricity Regulations (CER), which are now in effect. In its release, the federal government also announced Powering Canada’s Future; its strategy to decarbonize Canada’s electrical grid. What are the Clean Electricity Regulations? The Clean Electricity Regulations aim to help
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is an alternative for petroleum-based jet (aviation) fuel, which is made in-part from biomass. Its production and use create significantly fewer emissions than petroleum-based jet fuel. What is jet (aviation) fuel? Like jet fuel, SAF is a mixture of different hydrocarbons which ratios can vary widely. Instead, its definition is
Last January, the Atlantica Centre for Energy suggested that 2024 could be a pivotal year for the energy sector if some of the ‘politics’ can be removed to give Atlantic Canadian businesses more confidence to make investments. By the end of 2024, the federal government finalized the Investment Tax Credits for many types of
On November 26, 2024, the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia won the province’s 2024 General Election, taking a supermajority (43 of 55 seats). The Honourable Tim Houston will continue in his role as Premier. The Nova Scotia New Democratic Party will form the Official Opposition with nine seats, and the Nova Scotia Liberal
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President of Atlantica Centre for Energy The annual New England Canada Business Council’s Executive Energy Conference is a must-attend event for those looking to connect with the decision makers in the Northeastern United States and Canadian energy sectors. This year, Atlantic Canada was featured prominently on
If you have not already read Electricity 101, this article explains what electricity is and Electrical Grid 101 explains how electricity moves from generating stations to customers. Integration 101 explains how electrical utilities are incorporating more renewable generation while keeping the grid reliable for customers. It is also important to understand how and why
On November 4th, 2024, the federal government announced its long-awaited draft Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap Regulations. The Regulations as proposed would regulate upstream oil and gas facilities, including offshore facilities, and would also apply to liquefied natural gas production facilities. It would not include oil refineries, which are already subject
Atlantica recently interviewed Denis Caron, President and CEO, and Jennifer Cleversey-Moffitt, CAO and General Counsel, for the Port of Belledune, to learn more about the Port and its Green Energy Hub project. Q: Situated in rural northern New Brunswick, the Port of Belledune is one of 17 federal port authorities. What
On October 21st, 2024, the New Brunswick Liberal Party won the 2024 provincial election, taking a majority with 31 of 49 seats. The Premier-designate, Susan Holt, will become New Brunswick’s first female Premier. The new Cabinet will be sworn in on November 2nd, 2024. Energy-related campaign commitments: Premier-designate Holt made several energy-related commitments during