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.
New Brunswick releases energy path to 2035
On December 13, the Government of New Brunswick released its strategy for transitioning the province to clean energy: Powering our Economy and the World with Clean Energy – Our Path Forward to 2035. The Atlantica Centre for
Offshore wind regulations taking shape in Newfoundland and Labrador
On December 6, the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on offshore wind to enable the province to take the regulatory lead on offshore wind projects within
Emily Al-Harazi joins the Atlantica Centre for Energy as Director of Communications and Operations
The Atlantica Centre for Energy welcomes Emily Al-Harazi as its new Director of Communications and Operations. We are thrilled to welcome Emily in this new role to expand our efforts around energy literacy and
Federal Government proposes Oil and Gas Emissions Cap Regulatory Framework
On December 7, the federal government released the proposed Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap. At the same time, the federal government also released its Roadmap for the
COP28 Conference: Canada and 21 Other Countries Agree to Tripling Nuclear Energy by 2050
In December, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change took place in Dubai. There, 22 countries, including Canada, agreed to triple global
Recap of the Innovation Forum on Atlantic Canada’s Energy Transition: Low-carbon pathways and the role for natural gas, RNG and hydrogen
On November 22, the Canadian Gas Association (CGA), along with Fleet Zero, Atlantica Centre for Energy, and Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance, hosted an innovation forum to discuss the role of natural gas, renewable natural gas
Feedback for Draft Clean Electricity Regulations
Feedback for Draft Clean Electricity Regulations The Atlantica Centre for Energy recently shared feedback for the federal government’s draft Clean Electricity Regulations, which would require electric utilities and some industry to significantly phase out
Smart Grid 101
Smart Grid 101 builds off of lessons learned in Electricity 101 and Electrical Grid 101. Together, these pages can help you better understand how we use electricity as energy today, and how we can
Member Spotlight: Eastward Energy
Atlantica recently interviewed Derek Estabrook, Vice President of Business Development for Eastward Energy, to learn more about the business’ operations and future in Nova Scotia. Q. Please tell us about Eastward Energy. What do
Member Spotlight: Natural Forces
Atlantica recently interviewed Amy Pellerin, Director of Canadian Developments for Natural Forces, to learn more about the business’ operations in the Maritimes and elsewhere in the world. Q. Please tell us about Natural Forces. What
A Focus on New Brunswick’s Energy Plan
On October 11, 2023, the Community of Creative Citizens (CCC) organized the Public Summit: A Focus on New Brunswick’s Energy Plan. The event was moderated by Atlantica’s President, Michelle Robichaud, and featured a diverse
Electrical Grid 101
The electricity grid is something residents and businesses rely on every day to turn on lights and computers, to cook, or maybe even drive to work. It is an often-underappreciated asset in our energy