Energy Stories
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. Featured energy stories present an opportunity to reflect on various important energy topics.
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,
Our 2025 energy predictions – hits and misses
At the start of 2025, Atlantica’s team made a few bold predictions about where Atlantic Canada’s energy story was headed. Now that the year has wrapped, we can look back to see how we did. This
What we learned at Atlantica’s 2025 Natural Gas Forum
Insights on energy supply, pricing, and opportunities across Atlantic Canada. Overview: Atlantic Canada faces some of the highest natural gas prices in the world during winter months, a situation driven reliance on imports through
Canada’s Budget 2025 focuses on energy investments
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the federal government released its long-awaited Budget 2025: Canada Strong. Budget 2025 introduced a Climate Competitiveness Strategy, which anchors several measures aimed at accelerating investment in energy projects and
Energy 101: Regulated Petroleum Prices
The four Atlantic provinces are different from most of their Canadian counterparts when it comes to buying petroleum fuels (gasoline, diesel, heating oil and propane). Unlike elsewhere in Canada, the Atlantic provinces regulate the
Prince Edward Island releases new energy strategy
On Wednesday, October 29th, the Government of Prince Edward Island released its new energy strategy, which calls for strengthened consumer protections, upgrades to infrastructure, and regional collaboration. The strategy outlines a long-term vision for
Updates from Nova Scotia’s Department of Energy
The Government of Nova Scotia’s Department of Energy was especially busy in September and October. The Department and Government made several important announcements and launched new campaigns aimed at developing several types of energy
Recap of 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
On Tuesday, October 14, the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador general election was held which saw Premier Tony Wakeham, and his Progressive Conservative party defeat incumbent Premier John Hogan and the Liberal government of 10
Prince Edward Island’s Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) 2026/2027
The Government of Prince Edward Island’s Climate Challenge Fund is now open for 2026–27 applications! Established in 2020, the Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) continues to support innovative climate action projects that align with Prince Edward
Meet Fatima – Atlantica’s New Communications Manager
We’re excited to welcome Fatima Syed Aamir (she/her) as our new Communications Manager at the Atlantica Centre for Energy. Fatima joined the team in July and has already been helping shape how we share our