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.
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
Fuel 4 the Future is hitting the road this October!
Fuel 4 the Future is a project focused on helping post-secondary students see a path forward for themselves in the clean fuels industry. Together with industry experts, educators, and First Nations communities, Fuel 4
Powering clean energy and cancer care – Laurentis Energy Partners
September 2025 - A conversation with Laurentis Energy Partners. When most people think of nuclear, they think of the Point Lepreau Generating Station on the Bay of Fundy. But nuclear in this province goes
Wind West continues to build momentum
On September 11, 2025, Prime Minster Mark Carney announced the first group of ‘nation building’ projects that the newly established Major Projects Office will oversee development of. There were no projects selected from Atlantic
NB Power moves forward with new generation and transmission projects
New Brunswick’s electricity system is about to see its biggest upgrades in several years. This summer, NB Power announced two major initiatives - a new 500-megawatt generating station in Westmorland County and
ARC Clean Tech reaches major milestone: what it means for New Brunswick’s energy future.
August 2025 - In conversation with ARC Clean Technology When the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) completed Phase 2 of its Vendor Design Review (VDR) in July 2025, for ARC Clean Technology’s advanced small
What ‘nation building’ energy projects have been pitched for Atlantic Canada?
What is Bill C-5? Bill C-5 is a federal law that came into effect on June 26, 2025, after receiving Royal Assent. It was supported by both the Liberal and Conservative parties. The bill
Energy NL Conference and Exhibition 2025 Summary
Decades of experience: built for success This summary is shared, with permission, by Energy NL. June 26, 2025 The Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2025 has come to a successful
Newfoundland and Labrador Energy Update – June 2025
The last month has been eventful for the energy sector in Newfoundland and Labrador. Anchored by the Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2025 in St. John’s, stakeholders from across the province’s energy sector provided
Industry Spotlight: Marine Renewables Canada
Atlantica recently interviewed Elisa Obermann, Executive Director of Marine Renewables Canada, about their recently released Atlantic Wind Energy Supply Chain Assessment and the current state of offshore wind in Canada. Q: Tell us about