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Atlantic Canada hosts inaugural gas energy futures forum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 22, 2023 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) 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
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
Growing Atlantic Canada’s Future Clean Fuels Workforce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2023 Saint John, NB – Today, the Atlantica Centre for Energy launched a new energy literacy project to raise awareness of opportunities in the clean fuels sector for post-secondary students
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
From Norway to New Brunswick: Why OSO chose Saint John
Above (from left): OSO Hotwater Group CEO Roy A. Magnussen, Saint John Energy President and CEO Ryan Mitchell and Sigurd Braathen, owner of OSO Hotwater Group. A culture of innovation by Saint John 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
One-size-fits-all policies not always best in Maritimes
Guest commentary by Donald J. Savoie, Canada Research Chair in Public Administration and Governance, Université de Moncton. This commentary first appeared in the Telegraph Journal on Saturday, September 16, 2023. It has been shared
Why New Brunswick’s Indigenous leaders support nuclear energy development
Guest commentary by Chief Terry Richardson, Pabineau (Oinpegitjoig) First Nation. This commentary first appeared in The Hill Times on September 18, 2023. It is shared with the author’s permission. We are facing a