University of New Brunswick. On July 30th, 2025, the Centre for Nuclear Energy Research (CNER) at the University of New Brunswick cut the ribbon on the Advanced Nuclear Reactors Laboratory (ANRL). This state-of-the-art facility opened with support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Research New Brunswick and represents
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President Atlantic Canada is often left out of national energy conversations—but that’s a costly oversight. The region is uniquely positioned to lead a new wave of nation-building projects for Canada. The economic tide is turning is Canada as governments are getting serious about the need to build faster. But, due
Guest Contributor: Derek Estabrook, Executive Director, Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance The global energy landscape is transforming rapidly. With a diverse mix of traditional and emerging energy resources and access to key export markets, Atlantic Canada is uniquely positioned to lead this transition. Hydrogen is emerging as a critical piece of Atlantic
Guest commentary by Larry Hughes, Dalhousie University, who has been on sabbatical with the Atlantica Centre for Energy since January 2025. This commentary first appeared in The Halifax Examiner on May 22, 2025. It is shared with the author’s permission. Nova Scotia Power’s first quarter Management Discussion and Analysis for 2025
Written by Leah Butler, Manager of Energy Literacy Initiatives, Atlantica Centre for Energy. As we work towards a low carbon and clean energy economy in Atlantic Canada, energy literacy has been a topic of discussion within the energy sector. New energy developments like solar, onshore and offshore wind, and battery
High level take-aways from a panel discussion featuring New England state representatives. Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President, Atlantica Centre for Energy. At the 2025 Smart Energy Event, I had the pleasure of hosting a dynamic panel discussion exploring how evolving U.S. state and federal policies are shaping the future of
As Canada prepares for its next federal election on April 28, 2025, the Atlantica Centre for Energy put a call out to a few people in its network of energy leaders from across Atlantic Canada to answer a crucial question: “What is one thing the next Prime Minister must prioritize for Atlantic Canada’s energy
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
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
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
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
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