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500 Cups of Tea: Learning at the Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President, Atlantica Centre for Energy. An initiative of the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council, the Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium has become a must-attend meeting ground for
Energy Spotlight: Nunatsiavut Government
Atlantica recently interviewed Jamie Hewlett, Regional Energy Coordinator for the Nunatsiavut Government, to learn more about the Nunatsiavut Community’s renewable energy projects and Energy Security Plan. Q: Please tell us
Ron Marcolin: High industrial energy rates spell economic uncertainty for province
Guest commentary by Ron Marcolin, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters. This commentary first appeared in the Telegraph Journal on September 18, 2024. It is shared with the author’s permission. Climbing energy costs
Nova Scotia legislation paves way to develop new green energy sources
On September 10, 2024, the Honourable Tory Rushton, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables introduced the Advancing Nova Scotia Opportunities Act (Bill 471), an omnibus Bill to make several legislative changes including
Université de Moncton: Relationships in Clean Energy Innovation Ecosystems Research Survey
A message in French follows. Atlantica Centre for Energy is proud to act as a research partner by collaborating with the Université de Moncton on the "Relationships in Clean Energy Innovation Ecosystems" research project.
Can we have our cake and energy too?
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President, Atlantica Centre for Energy. This commentary first appeared in SaltWire on August 15, 2024. It was also published in the Telegraph Journal on August 17, 2024.
Biofuels 101: Renewable Diesel
The Atlantica Centre for Energy explored two common biofuels used today in Biofuels 101: Biodiesel and Ethanol. While there are several other types of biofuels growing in importance, renewable diesel may play a particularly
Nova Scotia ‘s Regional Energy and Resource Table is released
On July 30, the Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia released The Nova Scotia Regional Energy and Resource Table Framework for Collaboration on the Path to Net Zero (Collaboration Framework). This Collaboration Frame is
Biofuels 101: Biodiesel and Ethanol
Two biofuels commonly used today in Atlantic Canada are ethanol and biodiesel, which are blended in gasoline and diesel, respectively. Ethanol and biodiesel are considered renewable fuels because they are produced from biomass. What
Member Spotlight: Saint John Energy
Atlantica recently interviewed Ryan Mitchell, President and CEO of Saint John Energy, to learn more about the utility’s partnerships and impact on the energy sector. Tell us a little bit
Canada Electricity Advisory Council releases final report
On June 10, 2024, the Canada Electricity Advisory Council released its final report: Powering Canada: A blueprint for success. The Council was launched in May, 2023 with a year-long mandate to provide independent advice