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Natural Gas Forum: Powering Economic Growth – Part II
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
Government seeks new deal for Churchill Falls
On May 19, 2026, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador released findings from the Churchill River Independent Review Committee on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Quebec in
Government releases Action Plan for future of NB Power
On May 25, 2026, the Government of New Brunswick released a comprehensive action plan in response to recommendations made through the independent review of NB Power. The Government will act on all 50 of
Energy and Growth: is New Brunswick ready for what comes next?
Commentary by Monica Justason, President and CEO of the New Brunswick Business Council. The NB Power Comprehensive Review arrives at a consequential moment. The province is navigating real economic pressures like rising costs, a
The next steps in NB Power’s future
On March 27, the three leads responsible for the independent review of NB Power released their final report and recommendations. The report, Fit for the Future – A Comprehensive Review of NB Power, includes
Atlantic Canada’s Energy Future Depends on Regional Collaboration
Voir la version française ci-dessous. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Saint John, New Brunswick – The Atlantica Centre for Energy is supporting the newly released report, An Atlantic Canadian Energy Future, developed for
Bay du Nord project leaps forward
On March 3, 2026, the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announced signing of agreements to continue advancing the proposed Bay du Nord offshore oil development project. The agreements signed with partners (Equinor
Wind, solar, storage, and the path ahead: in conversation with CanREA
Atlantic Canada's electricity sector is in a period of significant change. Provinces are procuring new wind and solar generation, energy storage is entering the grid, and offshore wind is attracting national and international attention.
What does the Canada’s Energy Future 2026 report predict for Atlantic Canada?
The Canada Regulator released its bi-annual energy forecasts on March 17, 2026. Canada’s Energy Future 2026: Energy Supply and Demand Projections to 2050 (EF2026) aims to help foster informed conversations about Canada’s energy challenges
Opinion: N.B.’s energy future depends on integrated strategies, not single solutions
Decisive action needed, but that action will be strongest when it is built on collaboration across all utilities - Gilles Volpé This commentary first appeared in The Telegraph Journal on March 11, 2026
Energy 101: Ratepayer vs Taxpayer
Energy affordability is a growing concern for many residents and businesses across Atlantic Canada (source). At the same time, multi-billion dollar investments must be made in the region over the next decade to replace
In conversation with Maritime Municipal Electric Utility Alliance
Across the Maritimes, several communities are served by municipally owned electric utilities rather than larger provincial utilities. While these local utilities vary in size, history, and capacity, they share a strong connection to the