Statement from Stephen MacMackin, Chair, Atlantica Centre for Energy on the passing of James K. Irving. June 24, 2024 Saint John, NB – On behalf of the Atlantica Centre for Energy, it is with deep sadness that we hear the news of J.D. Irving, Limited, Chairman, James K. Irving’s passing. Mr. Irving
On May 16, 2024, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, announced the finalization of the rate mitigation plan for the Muskrat Falls project. The agreement in principle to restructure financing for the Lower Churchill Projects (Muskrat Falls and the Labrador Transmission Assets) was announced in July, 2021, with the
Statement from Stephen MacMackin, Chair, Atlantica Centre for Energy on passing of Arthur L. Irving May 14, 2024 Saint John, NB – On behalf of the Atlantica Centre for Energy, it is with deep sadness to hear the news of Irving Oil Chairman, Emeritus, Arthur L. Irving’s passing. His leadership and vision
On February 23, 2024, Nova Scotia’s Clean Electricity Solutions Task Force released a report: Modernizing Energy from Transmission to Transformation. The Task Force spent the last roughly 10 months consulting with stakeholders and exploring ways to modernize the province’s electricity infrastructure and regulatory environment. Launched in April 2023, the Task Force includes Alison Scott,
Nova Scotia Power is busy preparing for a transition away from coal-fired electricity generation and to meet provincial mandates to provide 80 per cent renewable electricity sales by 2030, as well meet the federal government’s incoming Clean Electricity Regulations, which will require the utility to meet net-zero by 2035. Read below for a synopsis
Commentary by Stephen MacMackin, Chair of Atlantica Centre for Energy This commentary first appeared in Saltwire on Thursday, January 18, 2024. It has been shared with the author’s permission. Atlantic Canada is no stranger to high intensity weather events, which are becoming more common and recovery, more expensive. Just like
The Atlantica Centre for Energy welcomes Emily Al-Harazi as its new Director of Communications and Operations. We are thrilled to welcome Emily in this new role to expand our efforts around energy literacy and improve operational efficiency. Energy literacy has consistently been a top priority for the organization and its members, and adding to
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President To tax, or not to tax carbon? That is not the question. A debate on carbon taxes is the talk in communities across Canada today, as it has been for several years. Polarization on the issue has escalated recently since the federal government offered a short-term exemption for home
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 22, 2023 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) The Canadian Gas Association (CGA), along with Fleet Zero, Atlantica Centre for Energy, and Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance, hosted an innovation forum to discuss the role of natural gas, renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen (H2) in Atlantic Canada’s energy future. Funding support for the forum was
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2023 Saint John, NB – Today, the Atlantica Centre for Energy launched a new energy literacy project to raise awareness of opportunities in the clean fuels sector for post-secondary students and First Nation’s youth in all four Atlantic provinces. The Fuel 4 the Future (F4F) project includes the creation of
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2023 Saint John, NB – Today, the Atlantica Centre for Energy recognizes and applauds the announcement of North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC) and member communities entering into equity agreements with Moltex and ARC Clean Technology (ARC) is of historic significance for the energy sector in New Brunswick. NSMTC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 9, 2022Saint John, NB – Today, the Atlantica Centre for Energy released Atlantic Canada’s Electricity Future Discussion Series – Part 3: Electricity Costs, to help Atlantic Canadian residents and businesses better understand what electricity prices may be in a net-zero future. The discussion paper helps visualize publicly available data through