Atlantica Centre For Energy

November Board Meeting
2023-11-23 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | TBC
TIME: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
LOCATION: Eastward Energy, Dartmouth, NS
SPEAKER/TOPIC: Eastward Energy and Annual Planning Session
VIRTUAL TEAMS LINK: Click here to join the meeting

Hydrogen Business Council H2 Conference
2023-11-16 08:00 - 2023-11-17 17:00
November 16-17, 2023
Hybrid in person (Toronto, ON) and virtual
A two-day event covering all things hydrogen from Canada including a session Hydrogen Realities: An Atlantic Canadian Perspective where you will hear from industry and research partners on the current state of hydrogen in each of the four Atlantic provinces. Learn about investments and planning currently underway and the role hydrogen will play regionally to support the development of domestic and export markets. This year’s conference focuses on Sustainability and the Environment. More details.

Atlantic Business Outlook Conference 2023
2023-11-09 | Delta Hotel by Marriott Prince Edward, Charlottetown, PEI
An exclusive morning event hosted by the Atlantic Economic Council about its outlook for 2024, key indicators to watch, and how you can best navigate the risks ahead. More Information

Atlantic Business Outlook Conference 2023
2023-11-08 | Hilton Saint John, Saint John, NB

Association of Energy Engineers Canada East Strategic Transition to Electrification and Emissions Reduction (STEER) 2023
2023-11-07 08:00 - 20:00
November 7, 2023
Best Western, Dartmouth, NS
The STEER Atlantic conference provides an opportunity to explore strategies to help move the built environment and associated infrastructure towards a zero carbon state; contributing to the transition to a low carbon economy. More Details.

Atlantic Business Outlook Conference 2023
2023-11-02 | MUN/Emera Innovation Exchange (Signal Hill Campus), St. John's, NFLD
An exclusive morning event by the Atlantic Economic Council on it’s our outlook for 2024, key indicators to watch, and how you can best navigate the risks ahead. More information

U.S.- Canada Executive Energy Conference
2023-11-01 13:00 - 2023-11-02 18:00 | Seaport Hotel, Boston, Boston, MA, United States
The NECBC’s U.S.-Canada Executive Energy Conference – held annually in Boston – focuses on all sectors of energy trade and cooperation between the Northeast U.S. and its largest energy partner, Canada. The forum brings together Canadian and American senior executives, policy makers, regulators and energy experts who will provide their perspectives, share knowledge and explore a wide range of topics.
Join us on November 1-2, 2023 in Boston for our 31st Annual Energy Conference!

APEC Business Outlook Conference 2023
2023-10-31 | Pier 21, Halifax,, NS, Canada
An exclusive morning event as APEC shares it’s our outlook for 2024, key indicators to watch, and how you can best navigate the risks ahead.

Energy Innovation Forum 2023
2023-10-30 08:00 - 2023-10-31 17:00 | Moncton, NB
The Smart Grid Innovation Network presents the Energy Innovation Forum 2023 to foster collaboration across the Canadian energy sector and continues to challenge accelerating the pace of change, and what it takes to unlock smart energy implementation. The forum will introduce attendees to industry experts, discuss emerging trends, results from national pilot projects and present a diverse range of initiatives and research that will propel Canada’s decentralized low-carbon energy sector.

Luncheon with the International Energy Agency
2023-10-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Pier 21, Halifax,, NS, Canada
Net Zero Atlantic is hosting a networking luncheon with featured speakers from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The IEA will discuss the findings of the “Energy Technology Perspectives” report. More details.

October Board Meeting
2023-10-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Eastward Energy Offices, Halifax, NS
TIME: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
LOCATION: ACOA New Brunswick Head Office, Blue Cross Building, Main Street, Moncton, NB
SPEAKER/TOPIC: ACOA Federal and Regional Priorities
VIRTUAL TEAMS LINK: Click here to join the meeting

2nd Annual Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium
2023-10-24 16:00 - 2023-10-26 17:00 | Crown Plaza Moncton
The North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council’s 2nd Annual Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium will bring together leaders from First Nation communities, utilities, government and industry for two days of conversation and collaboration on “The 3 Horizons of Opportunities” as it relates to energy sector initiatives with 2030, 2035 and 2050 decarbonization plans.

Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Nova Scotia
2023-10-24 - 2023-11-11
October & November
In person, Public Information Sessions in various locations around the Maritimes.
Learn more about the Regional Assessment, get answers to your questions, and share your thoughts. Refreshments will be served. More details.

FoCCUSing on the Future: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage
2023-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
CO2 Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (CCUS) is a collection of technologies that could play an essential role in meeting our growing energy demands and increasingly urgent climate goals. This presentation will briefly review CCUS – what is it, where can we do it, how does it work, and why it matters. More details.

Ask an Expert about Offshore Wind
2023-10-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Curious to know more about offshore wind in Canada – how it’s going to happen, who’s involved, what’s at stake, and how it will affect your business, industry or community? Drawing upon lessons learned from mature markets globally, Ask an Expert will connect anyone interested in offshore wind with leading experts in areas like development, operations, technologies, environmental effects, and more. Together, we’ll get a clearer picture of how Canada’s offshore wind industry will look by discussing key topics using the best available and latest science.
Together with Marine Renewables Canada, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Research Engineer, Mark Severy will discuss offshore wind technology basics and best practices to address some of the challenges with deploying offshore wind at a commercial scale.

Public Summit: A Focus on New Brunswick Energy Plan
2023-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Fredericton Convention Centre
Community of Creative Citizens is hosting an event with energy leaders from across New Brunswick to explore the opportunities and challenges with developing a sustainable and innovative energy plan for the province.

Transitioning to a Clean Energy Future
2023-10-04 07:30 - 09:30
Net Zero Atlantic Breakfast Series features a conversation with senior leaders at Nova Scotia Power and in the energy industry about the transition to a clean energy future. More details.

September Board Meeting
2023-09-28 11:00 - 13:00 | TBC
TIME: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
LOCATION: Envision Saint John, 1 Germain Street, Saint John NB
SPEAKER/TOPIC: TBC
VIRTUAL TEAMS LINK: Click here to join the meeting

Oromocto Climate Action Conference
2023-09-21 - 2023-09-22
The Town of Oromocto Climate Action Committee presents the inaugural Climate Action Conference at the Hazen Centre from 8:30 – 4:30pm on Sept 21st and until noon on the 22nd. The conference will focus on “Carbon Emissions Solutions” featuring workshops and exhibitions highlighting the use and development of clean energy, electric vehicles and machinery and other green technology. Registration is now open.

Women in Energy Networking Event
2023-09-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Union Club, Germain Street, Saint John, NB
Are you a woman working or interested in the energy sector? Do you want to hear from inspiring women leaders who have made a difference in this field? Do you want to network with other like-minded people and learn more about the opportunities and challenges in the energy sector?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you don’t want to miss the Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE), Women in Nuclear (WiN), and Women in Energy (WiE) Networking Event happening at the Union Club in New Brunswick on September 19, 2023 from 5:50 pm to 7:30 pm MDT. This event is organized by WiRE, WiN, and WiE, three non-profit organizations that promote the advancement and inclusion of women in the energy sector.
By attending this event, you will:

Learn from the experiences and perspectives of two accomplished women leaders in the energy sector; Laurie Fraser and Amanda Rivers.

Connect with the featured speakers and other women who share your passion and interest in energy.

Discover new opportunities and resources to advance your career and education in energy.

Become part of a supportive and empowering community of women in energy.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join us for an evening of inspiration, education, and connection!
Register now at and secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!

August Board Meeting
2023-08-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Saint John Energy, 375 Simms Street, Saint John, NB
TIME: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
LOCATION: (Proposed) Saint John Energy, 375 Simms Street, Saint John, NB
SPEAKER/TOPIC: Wind Update (Tour of Burchill Wind Farm)
VIRTUAL TEAMS LINK: Click here to join the meeting

APEC Major Projects Event
2023-06-13 | MUN/Emera Innovation Exchange (Signal Hill Campus), St. John's, NFLD
Capital Investment Projects for Atlantic Canada.

Atlantica Energy Summit & Board Retreat
2023-06-08 08:00 - 2023-06-09 17:00 | Rodd Crowbush Golf and Beach Resort, Morell, PEI
Prince Edward Island and the PEI Energy Corporation welcomes you to the Rodd Crowbush Golf and Beach resort for the first annual Atlantica Energy Summit, an opportunity for proactive discussion on the energy sector hosted by the Atlantica Centre for Energy.
PROGRAM SYNOPSIS
Thursday June 8
9:00 am
PEI Energy Innovation Tour (Optional, pre-registration required)
12:30 pm
Arrival & Networking Luncheon
2:00 pm
Board Meeting (Members-Only)
3:00 pm
Official Program

Electrification and the Path to Net-Zero Grid by 2035 – What it means for Atlantic Canada
Francis Bradley, President and CEO, Electricity Canada
Energy Innovation Best Practices
Panel Discussion

6:30 pm
Reception and Dinner

Welcome: Honorable Denis King, Premier, Prince Edward Island (invited)
Keynote: Making Sense of the Energy Transition: Geopolitics, Economics and Opportunities
Hon. Lisa Raitt, Vice-Chair of Global Investment Banking at CIBC, Former Federal Minister of Transport, Labour and Natural Resources

Friday, June 9
9:00 am
Atlantic Canada’s Energy Transition
David Hay, Managing Director of Delgatie Incorporated, former Vice-Chair and Managing Director of CIBC World Markets Inc., and former President and CEO of New Brunswick Power Corporation.
10:30 am
Provincial Energy Priorities Moderated Discussion

Steven Myers, Minister of Energy and Climate Action, Prince Edward Island
Mike Holland, Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Development, New Brunswick
Tory Rushton, Minister of Resources and Renewables, Nova Scotia
Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy & Technology, Newfoundland and Labrador (invited)

12:00 pm
Keynote Luncheon: Economic Reconciliation – Entering The New Paradigm Of Indigenous Relations
Jason Rasevych, Partner, National Indigenous Client Services Lead, Deloitte
1:00 pm
Topic Briefs & Interactive Dialogue: Nuclear, Hydrogen, Renewables, Oil & Gas (RNG, LNG, Natural Gas)
Summary of Action Items: David Campbell
3:30 pm
Closing Remarks

APEC Major Projects Event
2023-06-06 | Pier 21, Halifax,, NS, Canada

May Board Meeting
2023-05-25 11:00 - 13:00 | NB Power Head Office, 515 King Street, Fredericton, NB, E3B 4X1, Canada
TIME: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
LOCATION: NB Power Head Office, 515 King Street P.O. Box 2000. Fredericton, NB E3B 4X1
SPEAKER/TOPIC: New Brunswick Update
VIRTUAL TEAMS LINK: Click here to join the meeting

Energizing Efficiency
2023-05-24 08:00 - 2023-05-25 17:00 | Fredericton Convention Centre
This event will feature more than 20 sessions and two keynotes over two days discussing the topics of energy efficiency, energy management and carbon reduction. The conference will share best practices, case studies, innovative techniques and energy solutions, while enhancing the conversation with content and resources from well-respected speakers in the areas of clean energy, transportation, energy efficiency, building systems, community planning and policy. More details

Nova Scotia Offshore Wind Supplier Session
2023-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 | In Person or Virtually
Engage with developers and learn about the pipeline of opportunities as Nova Scotia moves towards the transformation of the electricity sector to renewable energy.
Register by May 3rd by emailing: NRRevents@novascotia.ca.
Please indicate if you will attend in person in Halifax (Convention Centre) or virtually.

April Board Meeting
2023-04-27 11:00 - 13:00 | 300 Union Street, Saint John, NB
TIME: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
LOCATION: JD Irving Head Office, 300 Union Street, Saint John, NB
SPEAKER/TOPIC: TBC
VIRTUAL TEAMS LINK: Click here to join the meeting

Smart Energy Event 2023
2023-04-17 - 2023-04-18 | Westin Nova Scotian, Canada
The Smart Energy Event, presented by Emera, will focus on timely actions for decarbonizing communities are achieve net-zero targets. Join to hear from and meet with industry experts to learn about how organization are going through energy transitions, and see the technologies that will clear the pathway to net zero.
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Net-Zero 2050: Why it matters for your business
2023-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Webinar
The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council is hosting a free webinar to explain how this transition to net-zero will affect businesses and what can do about it. Lana Asaff, APEC Senior Economist, will provide an overview of how government climate measures will affect SMEs. J.D. Irving, Limited will explain what they are doing to prepare for net-zero and how it will affect their supply chain. David Chaundy, APEC’s President and CEO, will moderate a Q&A with panelists. More details
