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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
New data on Atlantic Canada’s offshore wind opportunity
There is a lot of excitement around the potential for offshore wind energy in Nova Scotia and elsewhere across the Atlantic, and rightfully so. On February 4, 2026, Premier Tim Houston and Massachusetts Governor,
The cost of fear
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President, Atlantica Centre for Energy. This commentary appeared in the Telegraph Journal on January 23, 2026 and in The Chronicle Herald on January 24, 2026. Fear can be a powerful
The importance of energy security to New Brunswickers
A commentary by Lori Clark, President and CEO of NB Power. This commentary appeared in the Northumberland Free Press on January 10, 2026 and in the Telegraph Journal on January 12, 2026. It is shared