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 Security 101

April 30th, 2025|

Energy security is something most Atlantic Canadians prioritize, but it is a complex target for utilities and governments to achieve. What is energy security? Energy security can mean different things to different people

Energy Trade 101

March 26th, 2025|

Like many products made or used in Atlantic Canada, energy is often traded (purchased or sold) across provincial and international borders. Energy systems within the Atlantic provinces are very integrated (electricity, gasoline, natural gas,

Onshore Wind: Fact Check

February 25th, 2025|

This interview took place on February 11th for the first episode of Atlantica's Fuel for Thought, a Reimagined Energy podcast.  Jonathan Alward, the Atlantica Centre for Energy’s Vice President of

Biofuels 101: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

January 28th, 2025|

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is an alternative for petroleum-based jet (aviation) fuel, which is made in-part from biomass. Its production and use create significantly fewer emissions than petroleum-based jet fuel. What is jet (aviation)

Balancing the Grid 101

November 27th, 2024|

If you have not already read Electricity 101, this article explains what electricity is and Electrical Grid 101 explains how electricity moves from generating stations to customers. Integration 101 explains how electrical utilities are

New Government, new energy priorities

October 29th, 2024|

On October 21st, 2024, the New Brunswick Liberal Party won the 2024 provincial election, taking a majority with 31 of 49 seats. The Premier-designate, Susan Holt, will become New Brunswick’s first female Premier. The