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.
Grand plans: N.B. pellet producer embarks on $30M expansion project
J.D. Irving is spending $30 million to expand its wood pellet plant in Saint-Léonard to grow production by 57.1% as demand for the renewable fuel grows in Europe. Operating since May 2019, the pellet
Power in Partnerships – A case study of successful collaboration
Summary: There has been a recent uptick in renewable energy development in Canada over the past number of years. Companies and governments across the country are stepping up to meet our carbon reduction goals
Atlantic Canada’s Electricity Future – Discussion Series Part III: Electricity Costs
The Atlantica Centre for Energy has developed a series of discussion papers on the future of electricity in Atlantic Canada during the transition to net zero by 2050. The purpose of the third discussion
Atlantic Canada’s Electricity Future – Discussion Series Part II: Electricity Demand
The Atlantica Centre for Energy is developing a series of discussion papers on the future of electricity in Atlantic Canada during the transition to net zero by 2050. The purpose of the second discussion
Atlantica Centre for Energy releases first paper of the Electricity Future Discussion Series
The Atlantica Centre for Energy is developing a series of discussion papers on the future of electricity in Atlantic Canada during the transition to net-zero. The purpose of the first discussion paper, Atlantic Canada’s Electricity Future -