The Atlantica Centre for energy recently interviewed David Brownridge, Partner and National Leader of Power, Utilities & Renewables with KPMG Canada, to better understand the company’s work in Atlantic Canada. David Brownridge: KPMG Canada has more than 10,000 people across the country, providing audit, tax and advisory services. We have
The North Shore Mi’kmaw Tribal Council (NSMTC) hosted the 5th annual Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium in Saint John, NB, from September 22nd to 24th. The theme of this year’s event was “From tradition to transformation,” bringing together nearly 500 attendees, 136 Indigenous participants, 97 speakers and 136 Indigenous participants with more the
On September 9, 2026, the Government of Nova Scotia introduced Bill 263: the Performance-based Regulation Review Act, which begins the process of developing a performance-based regulation for some public utilities in Nova Scotia. The legislation received Royal Assent on September 18, 2026. How do different regulatory models work for utilities? Currently, utilities like
The Atlantic Economic Panel's new report, Bolder Ambitions: Greater Prosperity for All, places energy at the centre of Atlantic Canada's economic growth agenda. Among its major recommendations is the development of an integrated regional electricity system, supported by coordinated investment in generation, transmission, storage and interprovincial infrastructure. The Panel also
In September, Irving Oil announced that it’s current President & CEO, Jeff Matthews, will be retiring from the company on November 1, 2026. Alfred Stern has been named as the next President & CEO, and will join the company on October 1, 2026, assuming the role on November 1, 2026. Read more.
The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly passed a resolution to move forward with the Definitive Cooperation and Implementation Agreement (DCIA) for Churchill Falls and Gull Island. Read more.
On July 23, the three Maritime Premiers signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance Maritime Regional Electricity Co-operation and System Integration. Supported by the federal government, the provinces will evaluate opportunities for more collaboration, assess costs and benefits, and determine whether closer regional planning can deliver a more reliable, affordable and resilient electricity system for Maritimers. Read more.
On August 17, 2026, the Premiers of Newfoundland and Labrador and Québec joined Prime Minister Carney to sign a Definitive Cooperation and Implementation Agreement for a new 50-year electricity transmission and generation contract between Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Québec. If implemented, this agreement has the potential to provide abundant, clean and competitively priced
The Atlantica Centre for Energy interviewed Brad Coady, Chief Commercial Officer, NB Power, on August 14, 2026, to discuss the proposed changes to NB Power's rate design structure. Brad: NB Power is provincially owned and the primary generator, transmitter, and distributor of energy for the province of New Brunswick. We
The Atlantic Electricity Cooperative Initiative (AECI) launched on June 8th in Charlottetown. Atlantic Canada is facing growing electricity demand from electrification, economic development, housing growth, and emerging industries. At the same time, each province operates its own electricity system, plans independently, and faces similar affordability, reliability, and infrastructure challenges. Leaders across the region are
Summary of the Energy NL Conference and Exhibition 2026, provided by Energy NL. Energy Opportunity Takes Centre Stage Our flagship energy event has concluded and what an exciting week it was for attendees of the Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2026. The theme of this year’s conference was Energy Opportunity: From the Atlantic to
On May 25, 2026, the Atlantica Centre for Energy hosted its Natural Gas Forum: Powering Economic Growth - Part II. This free public webinar explored demand-side considerations about natural gas use in Atlantic Canada. Experts shared information on how natural gas is used in the region, why it is chosen as