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Will Energy Become Atlantic Canada’s Limiting Factor?
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President of the Atlantica Centre for Energy. A few weeks ago, I was trying to explain to one of my daughters why I spend so much time talking about energy
Working Together to Power Atlantic Canada’s Future
The Atlantic Electricity Cooperative Initiative (AECI) launched on June 8th in Charlottetown. Atlantic Canada is facing growing electricity demand from electrification, economic development, housing growth, and emerging industries. At the same time, each province
Energy Opportunity: From the Atlantic to the World
Summary of the Energy NL Conference and Exhibition 2026, provided by Energy NL. Energy Opportunity Takes Centre Stage Our flagship energy event has concluded and what an exciting week it was for attendees of
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