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.
What I Thought I Knew About Energy
Student Perspective by Zach Arseneault My name is Zach Arseneault, I am a student at NBCC Saint John, where I am currently enrolled in the Business Administration: Marketing program, set
Industry, utilities and government align on a clean energy future, so what’s the hold up?
A perspective from the Smart Energy Event from April 15-16, 2024, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President, Atlantica Centre for Energy. Atlantic Canada’s premier energy conference was held in Halifax earlier
Atlantic Canada can win in the energy transition, despite the ‘politics’
$40 Billion in energy projects expected to begin construction before 2030 Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President The Atlantica Centre for Energy’s Chair, Stephen MacMackin, recently wrote 2024 can be a
Will 2024 be a pivotal year for energy transition?
Commentary by Stephen MacMackin, Chair of Atlantica Centre for Energy This commentary first appeared in Saltwire on Thursday, January 18, 2024. It has been shared with the author’s permission. Atlantic
To tax, or not to tax – carbon?
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President To tax, or not to tax carbon? That is not the question. A debate on carbon taxes is the talk in communities across Canada today, as it has been
From Norway to New Brunswick: Why OSO chose Saint John
Above (from left): OSO Hotwater Group CEO Roy A. Magnussen, Saint John Energy President and CEO Ryan Mitchell and Sigurd Braathen, owner of OSO Hotwater Group. A culture of innovation by Saint John Energy,
One-size-fits-all policies not always best in Maritimes
Guest commentary by Donald J. Savoie, Canada Research Chair in Public Administration and Governance, Université de Moncton. This commentary first appeared in the Telegraph Journal on Saturday, September 16, 2023. It has been shared
Why New Brunswick’s Indigenous leaders support nuclear energy development
Guest commentary by Chief Terry Richardson, Pabineau (Oinpegitjoig) First Nation. This commentary first appeared in The Hill Times on September 18, 2023. It is shared with the author’s permission. We are facing a
It’s time for an honest conversation in Atlantic Canada about the federal Clean Electricity Regulations
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President. This commentary appeared in all New Brunswick on September 8, 2023 and in the Telegraph Journal on September 11, 2023. The federal government recently released their Clean Electricity Regulations.
Myth-busting nuclear energy
Commentary by Dr. John Crompton, MD, FRCP, Past President Conservation Council of New Brunswick. This commentary first appeared in The Hill Times on August 24, 2023. It is shared with the author's permission. It
How can burning oil help us reach net zero?
Commentary by Jonathan Alward, Vice President, Policy Given all the interest in climate change and in reducing the use of fossil fuels, especially those generating electricity, it is no surprise many people were shocked
Electricity and gasoline price reality in Atlantic Canada
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President Appeared in the Huddle on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 and in the Telegraph Journal on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. My job at the Atlantica Centre for Energy is to