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.
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
Submission to NB Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Stewardship
On September 27, 2023, Atlantica's President, Michelle Robichaud, presented recommendations on developing a clean energy strategy to New Brunswick's Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Stewardship. Read the full submission: HERE.
Industry Spotlight: AKA Energy Systems
Atlantica recently interviewed Jason Aspin, CEO of AKA Energy Systems, to learn more about the business’ operations in Prince Edward Island and across the world. Q. Please tell us about AKA Energy Systems. What
Electricity 101
What is electricity? To understand the electricity we use every day, you must first understand a few common concepts to help explain it. Electricity is the flow of electrons through
Federal government launches consultations for Clean Electricity Regulations and Clean Electricity Strategy
On August 8, 2023, Minister Wilkinson announced a new paper: Powering Canada Forward, which outlines the federal government’s vision for transforming Canada’s electricity sector, with goals to decarbonize our grids by 2035 while keeping
National spotlight on New Brunswick as Canada’s first Generation-4 SMR files for federal license
As part of the country’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions, Canada’s first fourth-generation advanced Small Modular Reactor (SMR) is being launched in New Brunswick. NB Power has filed an application to the federal regulator,
Member Spotlight: Kinectrics
We sat down with Julie West, the Senior Vice President of Business Improvements and Compliance for Kinectrics, to learn more about the business' operations in New Brunswick and across Canada. Updated on August 14, 2025
What does the Canada’s Energy Future 2023 report mean for Atlantic Canada?
On June 20, the Canada Energy Regulator released its Canada’s Energy Future 2023 report which explores how possible energy futures might unfold for Canadians. This federal series is typically released every year, but the
Hydroelectric Power 101
What is hydropower? Hydroelectric power, or hydro power, is a clean, renewable and consistent source of electricity generation which uses the natural flow of water downhill. There are several types
Guest Opinion: Alston: New Brunswick’s nuclear innovation
David Alston’s commentary appeared in the Telegraph Journal on July 4th, 2023. To read his commentary in full, visit: https://tj.news/greater-saint-john/102133745. David Alston is a New Brunswick-based repeat tech and marketing startup entrepreneur. “One of
Biomass 101
Bioenergy is energy produced from renewable, biological sources such as biomass. Biomass is plant material that can be turned into fuel to supply heat and electricity. This article will focus on forest biomass, which
Atlantic Canadian Conference on Energy System Modelling
Update from Net Zero Atlantic Atlantic Canadian policymakers, businesses, and households are confronted with many “what if” questions about the future of the region’s energy system. Energy system models can provide the structure and