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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
To tax, or not to tax – carbon?
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President To tax, or not to tax carbon? That is not the question. A debate on carbon taxes is the talk in communities across Canada today, as it has been
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
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