Commentaries
The Atlantica Centre for Energy is committed to helping foster sustainable growth related to energy opportunities in Atlantic Canada by proactively engaging with industry, the education and research sectors, government, and the public. The Centre’s commentaries reflect on various energy topics and are part of our mandate to facilitate dialogue while increasing energy literacy in the region.
UNB’s Centre for Nuclear Energy Research (CNER) opens state-of-the-art Advanced Nuclear Reactors Laboratory.
University of New Brunswick. On July 30th, 2025, the Centre for Nuclear Energy Research (CNER) at the University of New Brunswick cut the ribbon on the Advanced Nuclear Reactors
Anchoring Atlantic Canada’s future with clean energy
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President Atlantic Canada is often left out of national energy conversations—but that’s a costly oversight. The region is uniquely positioned to lead a new wave of nation-building projects for Canada.
Atlantic Canada’s Hydrogen Opportunity
Guest Contributor: Derek Estabrook, Executive Director, Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance The global energy landscape is transforming rapidly. With a diverse mix of traditional and emerging energy resources and access to key
Larry Hughes: If all else fails, there’s still coal
Guest commentary by Larry Hughes, Dalhousie University, who has been on sabbatical with the Atlantica Centre for Energy since January 2025. This commentary first appeared in The Halifax Examiner on May 22, 2025. It is
Fuel 4 the Future Inspiring the Workforce of Tomorrow in Nova Scotia
Written by Leah Butler, Manager of Energy Literacy Initiatives, Atlantica Centre for Energy. As we work towards a low carbon and clean energy economy in Atlantic Canada, energy literacy has
Clean energy progress in the U.S. relies on long-term planning and collaboration with Atlantic Canada
High level take-aways from a panel discussion featuring New England state representatives. Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President, Atlantica Centre for Energy. At the 2025 Smart Energy Event, I had the
What Should the Next Prime Minister Prioritize for Atlantic Canada’s Energy Sector?
As Canada prepares for its next federal election on April 28, 2025, the Atlantica Centre for Energy put a call out to a few people in its network of energy leaders from across Atlantic
Atlantic Canada needs a unified voice on energy
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President of Atlantica Centre for Energy Atlantic Canada is well-positioned to supply itself and the world with clean, secure and competitively priced energy. But geopolitical influences, provincial utility constraints and
2025 Energy Turning Point Predictions for Atlantic Canada
Last January, the Atlantica Centre for Energy suggested that 2024 could be a pivotal year for the energy sector if some of the ‘politics’ can be removed to give Atlantic Canadian businesses more confidence
Hyper-complex risk is hampering the pace of a smooth clean energy transition
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President of Atlantica Centre for Energy The annual New England Canada Business Council’s Executive Energy Conference is a must-attend event for those looking to connect with
When will energy affordability get the priority it needs?
Commentary by Stephen MacMackin, Chair of Atlantica Centre for Energy New Brunswick’s 2024 Election is behind us. Premier-designate, Susan Holt, gained a strong majority government and will soon become the first female
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