By Michelle Robichaud - President, Atlantica Centre for Energy. This commentary first appeared in the Telegraph Journal on November 30, 2025. Energy projects don’t just power homes, energy powers the economy. By building a stronger energy system, we make it easier for business to invest, industries to grow and new technologies to take root.
On Wednesday, October 29th, the Government of Prince Edward Island released its new energy strategy, which calls for strengthened consumer protections, upgrades to infrastructure, and regional collaboration. The strategy outlines a long-term vision for the Government of Prince Edward Island’s energy priorities through 2035. The province is building on its previous energy strategy by
The Government of Nova Scotia’s Department of Energy was especially busy in September and October. The Department and Government made several important announcements and launched new campaigns aimed at developing several types of energy including offshore wind, natural gas and small modular reactors (SMRs). Importantly, the Premier of Nova Scotia announced himself as the
On Tuesday, October 14, the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election was held which saw Premier Tony Wakeham, and his Progressive Conservative party defeat incumbent Premier John Hogan and the Liberal government of 10 years. The PCs secured a majority 21 of 40 seats in the House of Assembly, which was considered a
We’re excited to welcome Fatima Syed Aamir (she/her) as our new Communications Manager at the Atlantica Centre for Energy. Fatima joined the team in July and has already been helping shape how we share our stories, strengthen our connections, and keep Atlantica’s audience informed and inspired. With a background in UX writing and content design,
Fuel 4 the Future is a project focused on helping post-secondary students see a path forward for themselves in the clean fuels industry. Together with industry experts, educators, and First Nations communities, Fuel 4 the Future will enhance knowledge of adopting clean fuels and clarify the career opportunities that exist here in Atlantic Canada.
September 2025 - A conversation with Laurentis Energy Partners. When most people think of nuclear, they think of the Point Lepreau Generating Station on the Bay of Fundy. But nuclear in this province goes far beyond generating electricity; advancing new reactor designs, creating opportunities for local workers, and unlocking the potential to produce isotopes
Discover events, books, and practical steps employers can take to honour Truth and Reconciliation Day and embed reconciliation year-round Overview Recognizing Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) is a necessary step in acknowledging the injustices faced by Indigenous communities in Canada. Both observances take place on September
New Brunswick’s electricity system is about to see its biggest upgrades in several years. This summer, NB Power announced two major initiatives - a new 500-megawatt generating station in Westmorland County and more than $300 million in improvements to the utility’s transmission system. The new generating station will provide needed flexible and
Understanding the energy used in Atlantic Canada is an important step towards understanding energy affordability, reliability, and its emissions. Many people, media, and even governments sometimes use “energy” and “electricity” interchangeably as if it's the same thing. It’s not. There are many different types of energy we use each day. In fact, most energy
Decades of experience: built for success This summary is shared, with permission, by Energy NL. June 26, 2025 The Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2025 has come to a successful close after three days of impactful discussions, keynote addresses, and networking among leaders in Newfoundland and Labrador’s energy sector. Held
The last month has been eventful for the energy sector in Newfoundland and Labrador. Anchored by the Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2025 in St. John’s, stakeholders from across the province’s energy sector provided the latest updates along with using the event as a platform for major announcements. Here are a few highlights: May